The most arrogant in history

Chapter 813: Getting old.

Ye Kun also laughed: "Don't worry, Junior Sister, I'm just blackmailing you, not sucking your blood out of you."

"That's good." Gongsun Erniang smiled brightly and turned away.

Looking at Gongsun Erniang's back, the smile on Ye Kun's face gradually faded and he sighed.

My junior sister is also a great beauty, but for the sake of the Mohist cause and for the greater China, she remains unmarried for the rest of her life.

Now that we are getting old and youth is gone, it is a pity.

There is also Junior Sister Ding Ding, who is almost 40 years old now. She is also focused on her career and does not consider her marriage.

Ye Kun persuaded Ding Ding many times to find a husband, but Ding Ding didn't listen at all.

The backbone of China, the real backbone, is better than any man.

The next morning, Tan Bamao came to pay his respects and asked about Ye Kun's tour of the prairie.

Tan Bamao was already sixty years old, with a head full of white hair, but he was in good spirits. He advised Ye Kun: "Godfather, you should go to the prairie again in April. The weather will be warmer then."

Ye Kun shook his head: "No, I will leave in half a month. The sooner I go, the sooner I will come back. I also need to make arrangements for going to sea."

Tan Bamao sighed, "Godfather, I'm not saying anything bad about you... Going to the prairie is not a big problem. But sailing to the sea is too risky. You are already old, why do you have to torment yourself like this?

"In terms of achievements, the country you have conquered and the achievements you have made have surpassed the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors. You are the first person in history. You can now rest assured and enjoy your life."

At the Nine Departments Conference or in other public occasions, Tan Bamao always supported Ye Kun's opinions.

Unconditional support.

But in private, Tan Bamao would also express his concerns.

The love between father and son is deep.

Ye Kun smiled and said, "Ba Mao, I know you care about me, and I also know that sailing to the sea is dangerous. But I am the emperor, and I must lead the Chinese people to expand the territory.

As the saying goes, leaders lead by example. If the emperor doesn't dare to take risks at sea, how can the people and soldiers respond to the court's call, travel across the oceans, and build achievements for China?

Besides, my vision is more advanced. I personally went to the Oil Peninsula to plan and build, which is better than others.

Oil is the most important energy source in the future, so I have to be cautious.”

Tan Bamao's eyes turned red: "I also understand what godfather means, but I feel that I am old and I am afraid that I will not be able to wait for the day when godfather comes back..."

"You fart!"

Ye Kun glared: "You are only sixty years old and full of energy. How can you die so easily? I have promised you that you must live to at least ninety years old!"

"Thank you, godfather." Tan Bamao wiped his tears and said with a smile, "Then I will live to be ninety years old and serve you for another thirty years."

Ye Kun smiled: "That's more like it."

Tan Bamao also smiled: "By the way, godfather, how many guards and horses do you plan to bring with you when you go to the prairie this time?"

Ye Kun said: "Five hundred guards will be enough. We have dozens of guard posts on the prairie, all of which have garrisons. Moreover, the Xiongnu tribe has been completely wiped out by us, so there is no need to worry about enemy attacks."

"Five hundred people are too few. We need at least two thousand guards."

Tan Bamao shook his head repeatedly: "The grassland is very large, and there may be thousands or tens of thousands of Xiongnu survivors in some corners. If they learn that the emperor is on a northern tour and launch a surprise attack, it will be terrible."

"Then let's compromise and bring a thousand guards. If we bring more, it will inevitably be a waste of money and manpower."

Ye Kun's concession was considered as giving face to his godson.

Tan Bamao said, "We must have a thousand elite soldiers, all equipped with muskets and a few small cannons, to ensure that there will be no mistakes." Tan Bamao did not dare to persuade him anymore, and said, "We need to bring more people for other daily entourage."

Ye Kun nodded: "I will leave this matter to Uncle Jiang Youbao, don't worry."

Tan Bamao stood up and said goodbye: "Then I will go and discuss it with the uncle to avoid any omissions."

All matters, big or small, including defense and security in Zhuo County were decided by Tan Bamao and Jiang Youbao.

The two have worked together for many years and their relationship has grown stronger.

Ye Kun waved his hand to send the guest away, and then instructed: "Don't waste too much on the equipment for the tour. I will deduct the wasted money from your salary."

"I know godfather."

Tan Bamao smiled and left.

Ye Kun also returned to the palace and asked everyone to arrange the tour of the prairie.

Xie Baochan asked, "Your Majesty, can I go with you on your tour of the prairie this time?"

"Of course, let's go together and treat it as a spring trip." Ye Kun nodded and asked everyone to sign up. Those who were willing to go could follow him.

Because Ye Kun was also worried that he might not be able to come back after going out to sea this time.

There is still time now, so spend more time with you all.

Everyone cheered, signed up, and prepared their luggage and personal belongings.

In addition to Jiang Yourong, Xie Baochan, Liu Yuejuan, Wei Caiqin, Qiao Nu and others also accompanied them.

Xiao Ruliu stayed behind to accompany Crown Princess Shangguan Hui and take care of the palace affairs.

In the blink of an eye, a few more days passed.

From Jinling, two wealthy businessmen competing for wealth were sent over under Ye Kun's orders.

One is called Wang Youbao and the other is called Zhang Laiwang.

They all have fat heads and big ears, and greasy faces.

Ye Kun met these two guys in the imperial study.

"I, Zhang Laiwang, pay my respects to His Majesty."

"I, Wang Youbao, pay my respects to His Majesty."

The two wealthy businessmen bowed and clasped their fists together.

"My two shopkeepers, please excuse me." Ye Kun returned the greeting by clasping his fists, raised his hand and said with a smile: "Please sit down and have some tea. You don't have to be so reserved."

The two wealthy businessmen sat down tremblingly.

Ye Kun took a sip of tea and asked leisurely, "I invited you two here for no other reason than to learn about the lives of the people in Jiangdong and Jinling."

The two wealthy businessmen nodded together.

Ye Kun asked: "Jiangdong is a prosperous place, a gentle land, rich in fish and rice, and a gathering of people. The people's life should be pretty good, right?"

Zhang Laiwang stammered, "The emperor has unified the world, the country is in great order, corvée labor has been reduced, taxes have been cut, and people's lives are getting better day by day. Ordinary families have chicken, duck, fish and meat for meals, and silk and satin for clothes."

Wang Youbao also said: "People have horse-drawn carriages when they go out and brick houses when they return home, and they live a rich life. Since Pangu created the world, people are living the best life at this time. All this is the grace of the emperor."

"Thank you both for the compliments."

Ye Kun smiled and said, "I heard that when you married your daughter-in-law, you used bright red Sichuan brocade to pave a twelve-mile stretch of land. You also had a twelve-mile railway and a horse-drawn train, right?"

The two wealthy businessmen became nervous and said hesitantly, "Your Majesty, that was just a joke by the ignorant common people."

"It turned out to be a joke."

Ye Kun snorted softly: "You guys are just joking around, and you've spent tens or even hundreds of thousands of taels of silver. If this weren't a joke and you were serious, I'm afraid it would cost millions of taels of silver, right?"

"Your Majesty, I am guilty!"

Wang Youbao and Zhang Laiwang were frightened, so they stood up together and bowed again.

Ye Kun pretended to be confused: "Guilty? What crime have you committed?"