The most arrogant in history

Chapter 476: Selfishness and Justice.

Ye Kun smiled and said, "Actually, right now, researching hydrogen balloons is not very useful. You should focus on the steam engine."

"Let's study it together, it's no problem." Pang Jia waved his hand and went back to fiddling with the balloon.

Ye Kun couldn't do anything about Pang Jia and could only let him do whatever he wanted.

There were still three days before the Chinese New Year when Ye Kun hurried back to Xuchang.

He also brought a radio project team and related equipment back to continue his research.

Gongsun Shangfei has arrived in Xuchang.

He was thrown into prison by Ma Zhao and kept under strict guard.

"What is this for?"

Ye Kun convened a meeting of the nine ministries and invited Gongsun Zhang to come. He said, "Shang Fei realized his mistake, voluntarily surrendered his military power, and came to Xuchang to confess his crime. He is still a good man. Release him and come over."

Ma Zhao ordered that Gongsun Shang be taken away from the shackles and brought to the meeting room in the lobby of the Nine Ministries.

Gongsun Shangfei knew that he had committed a serious crime, so he came with bare arms and a bundle of thorns on his back.

Gongsun Zhang was not polite. He stepped forward, pulled out a whip, and beat his son violently, cursing:

"You rebellious son, do you want to kill your whole family? The King of Han is kind and righteous, wise and brave. What ability do you have to dare to rebel?"

"Your Majesty, stop fighting."

Ye Kun stood up, stopped Gongsun Zhang, and personally put clothes on Gongsun Shangfei. He sighed and said, "Shangfei, we haven't seen each other for a few years. In the past few years, I have often missed you."

"King of Han, I am confused..."

"No, it's not your fault."

Ye Kun arranged a seat for Gongsun Shangfei to sit down, and said with a smile:

"Since the First Emperor of the previous dynasty unified the nine provinces more than four hundred years ago, the imperial power has been too great, causing everyone to want to be the emperor. It would be great to be the emperor. You can kill anyone you want, and you can have ten thousand beauties if you want them.

Moreover, the world used to belong to the Gongsun family. Shang Fei felt that the world should be ruled by someone from the Gongsun family and continue to enjoy the royal privileges. This was human nature and not a big mistake.

There are a hundred people in the world, and ninety-nine of them would think the same way if they were in Somfy’s position.”

Gongsun Zhang was sweating profusely, and he didn't know whether what Ye Kun said was good or bad.

Gongsun Shangfei looked at Ye Kun stupidly.

In fact, this is what Gongsun Shangfei thought in his heart.

Ye Kun's seizure of Yizhou was out of hatred.

Now that Ye Kun has become the crown prince, he wants to seize the throne of the Da Ding Kingdom, which makes people even more hateful!

Logically speaking, Gongsun Zhang was the emperor and Gongsun Shangfei was the crown prince, so he should be the future emperor.

Ye Kun sighed and said, "What I just said was selfish. Everyone has selfishness, and Shang Fei is no exception. But from the perspective of justice, Shang Fei and I choose one to be the head of the family. Shang Fei, tell me yourself, can you do better than me?"

Gongsun Shangfei nodded and said, "Whether it is conquering the world or governing the world, the King of Han is a hundred times better than me. In terms of justice, you should be the leader."

This is quite objective.

Ye Kun asked again: "Then tell me, from the perspective of the world situation, who can convince the people between you and me? If you really start an uprising in Xiqiang and attack Yizhou, will Huangfu Lin, He Zhongshu, Wang Meng, Qin Erwu, Guan Yong, Zhao Biao, Jiang Laowu and other generals agree? Can you defeat them and suppress them?"

Gongsun Shangfei sweated: "I know this truth, but I am just... unhappy in my heart, and I don't want the world of the Great Ding Kingdom..."

Ye Kun said: "But you have to understand that this world originally had nothing to do with you. It's just that Gaozu was powerful and snatched the control of this land from the previous dynasty, so your descendants will have fine clothes and delicious food and enjoy privileges.

In society, the strong prey on the weak. If Gaozu could rob, I, Ye Kun, can rob too. Right?"

Gongsun Shangfei nodded silently.

Ye Kun smiled: "But I didn't rob it. I still respect your father as the emperor. I also don't regard this world as mine. Our textbooks clearly state that the world belongs to everyone in the world and has nothing to do with the emperor and the royal family. If the emperor regards the world as his private property, then the people can regard the emperor as an enemy.

Let me say one more thing. If it weren't for my rise, your Yizhou would not be saved and would have fallen into Xiahou Chang's hands. Now I treat your whole family well and respect your father as the emperor. I feel that I have not let you down."

Gongsun Zhang stood up and said, "What the King of Han said is true. In the past, Yizhou couldn't even defeat Zhang Mi of Hanzhong. Even if the King of Han didn't come, I wouldn't be able to defend it."

Gongsun Shangfei stood up and said, "I plead guilty. Please chop off my head, King of Han."

"Here you go again."

Ye Kun smiled bitterly and said, "I don't like killing people, I really don't like it. Besides, you have made great contributions in Xiqiang over the years, and I can't bear to kill you. Your father and I are like friends. How can I face your father if I kill you?"

Gongsun Zhang burst into tears of gratitude: "I am extremely grateful that the King of Han spared my son's life. From now on, I will strictly control him and not let him go out."

"Do not."

Ye Kun waved his hand: "Gongsun Shangfei has a high prestige in Xiqiang and can convince the people. So, it is better for him to return to Xiqiang to lead the troops."

"Ah? King of Han, you still want me to lead the troops?" Gongsun Shangfei was astonished.

Everyone was stunned.

Ma Zhao and Sang Buyi repeatedly winked at Ye Kun, signaling him to take back his decision.

Ye Kun pretended not to see it and said to Gongsun Shangfei: "Go back and have some rest, accompany your father. We will talk alone in two days."

Gongsun Zhang thanked him again, bowed and took his son away.

Sang Buyi complained to Ye Kun: "King of Han, aren't you afraid of letting the tiger go back to the mountain?"

"Don't be afraid. The one who should be afraid is Gongsun Shangfei."

Ye Kun didn't care at all, and waved his hand and said: "Today's words have been made clear, and I have given you the opportunity. What to do in the end depends on Gongsun Shangfei."

With Gongsun Shangfei's prestige and power, there is no basis for rebellion!

Otherwise, he would not have come to Xuchang to apologize this time.

One day later, it’s Chinese New Year.

Ye Kun had a rare chance to relax, but Xie Baochan and Madam Hongyun came to his house and wanted to play mahjong!

"I have no money."

Ye Kun complained: "People from all over the country are asking me for money. I don't even have a penny in my pocket. How can I have the money to play cards with you?"

"We'll lend it to you!"

Xie Baochan and others pulled Ye Kun to the table without further ado.

Fortunately, everyone sympathized with Ye Kun, the poor guy, and deliberately let him win more than one hundred taels of gold.

Otherwise, Ye Kun wouldn’t be able to survive this New Year.

On the first day of the new year, Ye Kun had to go to pay New Year's greetings to the emperor and tricked Gongsun Zhang into giving him a delicious meal.

Then he went to visit Guan Yafu.

Guan Yafu was already bedridden, but he was still in good spirits and clear-headed. He asked, "My lord, I can no longer serve you. I'm afraid I won't be able to see the conquest of Liaodong."

"Nonsense, I will recover Liaodong soon, don't worry. When the time comes, I will take you over to see it."

"Thank you, my lord." Guan Yafu smiled and suddenly sighed, "That year in Dongba County, the fruit trees you grafted for me are now producing abundant harvests every year. It's a pity that I can't see them."

"Don't let your imagination run wild. Wait until spring when it gets warmer and let Guan Bao accompany you to go back and take a look."

Ye Kun said a few words of comfort, then stood up to say goodbye and went to visit Jiang Yourong's parents.

The third sister is talented. She got married the year before last and married He Quan, the son of He Kangju, a great scholar from Central Plains.

Ye Kun also intended to cultivate He Quan, so he made him the prefect of Xingyang New City, taught him how to manage government affairs, and sent people to help him.

In fact, Jiang Yourong asked Ye Kun to keep his third aunt's sister-in-law by his side, but Ye Kun did not agree.

Youde’s early death still pains Ye Kun’s heart.

The Jiang residence is very lively.

Ye Kun and Jiang Yourong accompanied everyone to eat, drink, chat and reminisce.

He Quan was a little hesitant and cautious.

Ye Kun smiled and said, "He Quan, we are the same here, we are all sons-in-law of the Jiang family, don't be restrained."