PFC Chapter 774: Rich as hell.
Chapter 774: Rich as hell.
Although the Middle East Peninsula is mostly desert, it is really rich.
Both natural gas resources and oil reserves are top-notch.
Ye Kun cannot use natural gas now because it cannot be transported to the nine provinces of China.
But the petroleum industry and the plastics industry both had to start from here.
In fact, Ye Shusheng and Ye Luosheng had occupied parts of the Middle East Peninsula, established several colonies and bases, and started oil exploitation.
But Ye Kun felt that it was not enough and he had to take over the entire peninsula!
At that time, the Middle East Peninsula had not yet formed a country, there were only a dozen tribes, and it was very backward.
It is not difficult to take over the entire peninsula.
Ding Ding thought for a moment, and suddenly said, "Brother, I have something to say, but I don't know if I can say it."
Ye Kun was stunned: "Junior sister, between you and me, you can talk as you please."
"Then I'll tell you." Ding Ding pondered:
"Brother's overseas immigration is of course a good idea. However, we have been spreading our efforts so widely without a focus. I am worried that if Brother has health problems and cannot take charge of the overall situation, the overseas situation may change."
Ye Kun frowned: "Go on."
Ding Ding said: "From the current point of view, Jiaozhi Peninsula has been completely digested by us, but Tianzhu Peninsula is still half-baked. Hanhuang Island, Dasong Island, Datang Island, Fuso Changdao, etc. are all similar.
We just sent the Chinese people out, and as for whether they can develop well in the future, I think it is still unknown. "
Ye Kun smiled and said, "Overseas technology and civilization are very backward. As long as we Chinese immigrants adapt to the local climate and soil, we can take the leading position and continue our Chinese civilization."
"But the world is too big. With our current productivity and technology, it may not be the best idea to expand globally."
Tintin pointed at the map and said, "We should stop the disorderly expansion, establish priorities, and control key areas. For example, the conditions in the South Pacific Islands are tough, so we can slow down a bit. It would be the best way to maximize the benefits if we put all the immigrants and investments from the South Pacific Islands into the Persian Gulf."
"I understand what Junior Sister means."
Ye Kun nodded slightly and said with a wry smile: "The purpose of occupying the Nanyang Islands is to curb pirates. If we don't send people to take over, it will become a pirate paradise."
Ding Ding nodded: "I was just talking casually."
Ye Kun smiled and said, "I understand what you mean. Next, my focus will be on the Persian Gulf and the wealthy areas of Europe. I will control the speed of expansion. If I fail to complete the expansion, I will leave the task to Prince Ye Feng."
Junior sister is right, the world is too big.
With the current productivity and technology, as well as China's population base, it will be difficult for Ye Kun to control the world for a long time.
It is easy to conquer a country, but it is difficult to govern it.
Another day passed, Huangfu Lin brought Cherry to visit Ye Kun.
Ye Kun summoned Huangfu Lin and his wife alone and entertained them with wine.
Huang Fulin took out the map and said, "Your Majesty, I plan to immigrate to this peninsula overseas, which the locals call Xiya Island. The climate here is cold, but I can adapt to it. I have already sent an advance team to take a look."
Ye Kun smiled and said, "Why do you have to go so far?"
That place is beyond Africa and belongs to Europe.
Huangfu Lin smiled and said, "The whole world belongs to the king. If I run farther, I will also occupy land for China."
Ye Kun sighed: "Do you two resent me in your heart?"
Huangfu Lin hurriedly clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, we have no grudges. It was Your Majesty who promoted us, and that is why we are where we are today."
Yingtao also said: "The emperor has been very kind to us. We have learned a lot by following him. But this time we are away from him, and we will never see the changes in China and Kyushu in the future."
"I know you blame me in your heart."
Ye Kun sighed, "Immigration overseas is my unwavering goal. I also sent my princes abroad, and I was reluctant to do so. I hope you understand me and don't blame me. If you really blame me, then don't immigrate, lest you go overseas and harbor resentment, and we become enemies in the end."
Huangfu Lin and Yingtao stood up together and saluted, saying, "Your Majesty, when we go overseas, we will respect China as our master and will never dare to have any other thoughts."
"That's good."
Ye Kun nodded: "Then I will make Huangfu Lin the King of Xiya and Yingtao the Queen of Xiya. For generations, they will stay in the Xiya Peninsula forever and become a vassal state of China."
Huangfu Lin and Yingtao expressed their gratitude together.
Ye Kun asked again: "How many people did you bring with you this time?"
"More than 20,000, less than 30,000."
"Then I'll give you a few thousand more people to make up the total of 30,000." Ye Kun nodded and said:
"I will ask Guan Bao to arrange a fleet of 5,000 people to escort you there. General Huangfu, following me is a lifelong journey, and I cannot treat you unfairly. I will give you a large number of muskets and cannons, and I guarantee that you will be invincible when you go to Xiya Island!
I will try my best to satisfy you with other supplies."
Huangfu Lin and Yingtao were filled with gratitude and thanked him again.
Ye Kun checked Huangfu Lin’s immigration supplies list and personnel configuration, and with a wave of his hand, he gave him a lot of additional supplies.
Ye Kun gave him more than a hundred scientific researchers and formed a scientific and technological team.
Ye Kun also added more than a hundred doctors and nurses.
There were one hundred cannons, fifteen hundred muskets, and ammunition in abundance.
Ye Kun also gave Huangfu Lin two of the latest armed warships.
Other daily necessities, such as ironware and porcelain, have doubled in price.
Huangfu Lin, a grown man, burst into tears and choked up, "Your Majesty has treated me so well, I will never forget your kindness even if I die. After I leave, please take good care of yourself..."
Ye Kun smiled and said, "You go to the Spanish Peninsula and develop well. I will visit you and your wife in a few years and have a drink together!"
Cherry clasped her fists and said, "We are waiting for the emperor."
After arranging the immigration of Huangfu Lin and his wife, Ye Kun went to Qiongzhou Island to meet Gongsun Qishu.
Gongsun Qishu was smart. He realized that his term had expired and took the initiative to resign:
"Your Majesty, I have been in charge of the Jiaozhi for several years. Recently, I am getting old and my health is getting worse. Therefore, I want to resign and return home."
Ye Kun was not polite and asked directly: "Where are you going to go after retiring? I remember that you were in Goguryeo before, right?"
Gongsun Qishu was a Han Chinese. He used to be the imperial teacher of Goguryeo, but was later captured by Ye Kun.
"I am Han Chinese, my ancestral home is in the Central Plains."
Gongsun Qishu smiled and said, "I would like to return to the place where my ancestors lived, to farm, study, and raise my children and grandchildren."
Ye Kun smiled and said, "The Central Plains is a big place, you can choose a place."
"Then let's go to the countryside outside Luoyang. I like it there."
"That's fine." Ye Kun nodded:
"Outside Luoyang City, we have a farm owned by the imperial court. I'll give you one so you can settle down and enjoy your retirement. I'll also give you a thousand taels of gold so you can build a mansion. If you have any other needs, just let me know and I'll arrange it."
Gongsun Qishu waved his hand and said, "Your Majesty, my salary over the years is enough for me to spend. I don't need any reward from the court. The court is expanding abroad and there are many places to spend money."