PFC Chapter 780: There is no one like him in the country, and there will be no one to surpass him.
Chapter 780: There is no one like him in the country, and there will be no one to surpass him.
Ye Kun liked to hear such news the most. He smiled and said, "What did the two great families in Changsha do wrong?"
"The two tribes fought and killed more than a dozen people. They also used firearms and mines."
"What, musket mines? Where did the muskets come from? Did they leak out from the army?" Ye Kun was shocked.
To be honest, it’s a bit scary that people have firearms.
Once firearms become widespread, civil fights will cause even greater casualties.
As for the safety of his empire, Ye Kun was not worried.
The civilian land mines and muskets were absolutely unable to shake the vast empire.
Prince Ye Feng smiled and said, "Father, the general formula of black gunpowder has been circulated among the people. Many people know that it contains one saltpeter, two sulfur and three charcoal. Some people have even mastered the technology of extracting saltpeter powder from urine. Sulfur is not difficult to buy, and there is plenty of it in pharmacies, so there are land mines."
"But where did the barrel of the musket come from?"
"Some of them were hand-made by blacksmiths in the private sector; some of them were old-fashioned muskets that were eliminated by the military and entered the private sector through various channels."
“People can make landmines and gun barrels?” Ye Kun smiled bitterly: “The descendants of Yan and Huang are really smart.”
Prince Ye Feng said: "Father, don't worry. The Nine Ministries have issued an order prohibiting the production of gunpowder and firearms by the people. All blacksmiths have received a warning. We are also collecting the offensive swords and guns from the people."
Because Ye Kun abolished collective responsibility, vicious cases often occurred among the people.
Years of war have led to the proliferation of swords and guns among the people.
When ordinary people in the countryside fight, they brandish swords and guns.
Ye Kun thought about it and said with a wry smile: "If the offensive swords and guns can be recycled, then recycle them. Also collect the civilian armor. As for the bows and arrows, you can leave them alone for now, because the civilians need to hunt for meat."
In ancient times, the land was vast and the population was sparse, the forest coverage rate was high, there were many wild animals, and hunting was relatively easy.
Hunting is also one of the important ways for ordinary people to obtain meat.
Ye Feng nodded and returned to the previous topic: "Third Aunt is going to Tianzhu, and she just happened to take the more than 2,000 people imprisoned in Changsha with her."
Jiang Youcai smiled and said, "Those people are not kind people. If we take them over, will they be obedient?"
"Tianzhu is also Chinese territory, and we have our army and city defense soldiers there. If you don't obey, you will be punished even more severely." Ye Kun comforted Jiang Youcai:
"Based on our immigration experience over the years, once they go overseas, the criminals become very obedient. Overseas, they are unfamiliar with the place and have no survival experience. They can only rely on the court and follow the arrangements."
Jiang Youcai and He Quan nodded together.
Jiang Youbao and Xue Sangu have already made arrangements for the banquet.
Ye Kun toasted his mother-in-law and chatted with Jiang Youbao and his wife.
Aunt Xue was also old, with some white hair on her temples. She smiled and said, "Your Majesty hasn't come to our place for dinner for a long time. Let's have a couple more drinks today."
"Thank you, sister-in-law."
Ye Kun nodded and asked Jiang Youbao: "Uncle, I was not in Zhuo County this year, and you have worked hard. Do you think the situation in Zhuo County is relatively peaceful now? Is there any need to strengthen the security of the prince?"
Ye Kun is more concerned about the personal safety of Prince Ye Feng.
Throughout the dynasties, being a crown prince was a dangerous job with a low survival rate.
Not many princes can ascend the throne smoothly.
Jiang Youbao nodded: "Your Majesty, rest assured that the prince's security is foolproof. The defense of Zhuo County is also foolproof. Tan Bamao and I, two teams, will protect the prince and Zhuo County. It can be said that it is as solid as a rock."
Prince Ye Feng also said: "Thank you for your concern, father. At present, the government is stable and the people are in harmony. There will be no accidents to the child."
Ye Kun thought for a moment and said, "I have already ordered Zhuge Hong to return. All the affairs of the Western Regions are handed over to Guo Ping. Zhuge Hong is young and his talent is not inferior to Sang Buyi. He can assist the prince for his whole life.
And Bao Sheng, whom I brought back this time, is also a young man and will be the prince's minister in the future."
Ye Feng smiled and said, "Zhuge Hong is indeed remarkable. He is young, but he governs the Western Regions in an orderly manner. But this Bao Sheng, I don't see any talent at the moment."
"He hasn't done any specific work yet, so of course he can't show it."
Ye Kun smiled and said, "After the New Year, I will arrange things for him."
This meal was a pleasant one.
Everyone reminisced about the past together, as if they had returned to the past.
After lunch, Ye Kun was about to say goodbye when Huang Ye hurried over to report: "Your Majesty, He Tiantian's father, Old He, has passed away."
"Old He is gone?"
Ye Kun was stunned for a moment, then waved his hand: "Prepare the car, I will go to the Science and Technology City in person to arrange Lao He's funeral. Prince, please contact the Nine Departments and arrange Lao He's funeral with the highest courtesy."
The prince was shocked and said, "Father, Lao He is only the president of the Imperial College and the president of the university. Isn't the national mourning treatment too much?"
"Lao He is the greatest mathematician of his time, and his lifetime achievements are enough to go down in history. We treat Lao He well to tell everyone that we value science. Only in this way can we inspire those who come after us to devote their energy to scientific research. Only with the development of science and technology can the Chinese people stay ahead of the world forever.
Without powerful technology, no matter how big the empire is or how many people it has, it will just be a bunch of ignorant and sick people, at the mercy of others. "
Prince Ye Feng understood, clasped his fists and said, "I understand, I'll do it right away!"
Ye Kun also hurriedly got into the car and headed straight for the He Mansion.
The He Mansion is located next to the Science and Technology City. It is a separate building covering an area of 12 acres.
With a small library and a small laboratory.
He Tiantian, Sun Yi and Pang Jia are all here.
The Golden Wind of the Astronomical and Meteorological Bureau is also here.
But He Tiantian did not look very sad and seemed very calm.
"Tiantian, why did Mr. He...go away?"
Ye Kun stepped forward and sighed, "I just came back and haven't had time to visit Mr. He."
"Your Majesty, please accept my condolences." He Tiantian comforted Ye Kun in return:
"Everyone is doomed to die. It is inevitable. Father's greatest luck in this life was to meet the emperor. Many years ago, my father said that if he had not met the emperor in this life, he would be like a blind man. It was the emperor who took him into a new world and saw the mysteries of mathematics and physics..."
In fact, Lao He has always been in poor health.
He would have died many years ago.
Now that I’m almost seventy, everything is as expected.
He Tiantian is not sad.
Because my father's life was worth it, and his contributions to academia are enough to make him smile in his grave.
Ye Kun's eyes were filled with tears: "I'm afraid there will never be another such unrivalled warrior!"
He Tiantian wiped her tears and said with a smile: "That may not be the case, Your Majesty. My father said that Master Jin Fengjin's attainments are very deep and have surpassed my father's. His future achievements are limitless."
Jin Feng bowed and said, "Master He, thank you for your praise. Master He is my teacher. I should follow his example and strive for the best throughout my life."
Ye Kun nodded, walked into the mourning hall and paid tribute to Lao He.
Not long after, Sang Buyi also arrived and asked Ye Kun: "Your Majesty, how should we arrange Mr. He's funeral?"