The most arrogant in history

Chapter 775: Minister of State.

Ye Kun laughed: "Mr. Gongsun is a man of high moral character and integrity, a great minister of state."

Gongsun Qishu smiled and said, "Your Majesty, I don't deserve the title of Minister of the State. But... I would like Your Majesty to write these four words in person and give them to this old minister. In this way, it can be regarded as a testimony of my governance of Jiaozhi, and I can die with my eyes closed."

Ye Kun smiled and said, "No problem, wait for me to write it out, frame it, and give it to you!"

Ye Kun could understand Gongsun Qishu's request.

They have been managing Jiaozhi for several years and have made great contributions. It is not excessive to ask for official recognition.

Gongsun Qishu asked again: "Your Majesty, after I retire and hand over the seat here, will there be a governor-general position?"

Since the division of provinces, there are a total of three provinces in Indochina Peninsula.

Jiaozhi Province, Yunmian Province, Tiannan Province.

Gongsun Qishu was the governor-general of three provinces and was in charge of all government affairs.

Ye Kun asked in return: "Do you think that the Jiaozhi Peninsula still needs to have a governor?"

Gongsun Qishu smiled and said, "I understand. The emperor means that there will no longer be a governor-general, but only a governor for each province."

Ye Kun asked: "I think it's better for the three provinces to be independent, with cooperation and competition. However, because there are many ports here and it is the only way to connect to the western shipping routes, there are many maritime affairs. I still set up a separate Maritime Affairs Bureau and let Guan Bao manage it."

"Guan Bao is a man of great talent. He is the most suitable person to be in charge of global maritime affairs."

Gongsun Qishu nodded and said, "Before I retire and return home, I want to recommend someone to the emperor."

Ye Kun was delighted to hear this and said with a smile: "I am in need of someone, please tell me about it, sir."

"He is a small county magistrate in the Yunmian region, 25 years old this year, his ancestral home is in the Central Plains, he is the son of a convicted official, graduated from Chengdu Tiangong University, his name is Bao Sheng." Gongsun Qishu took out the man's resume and said:

"In our eyes, he is still a child, but he has been a county magistrate for three years and is very diligent and honest. He always ranks first in the annual official inspection.

I talked to him about the emperor's maritime immigration policy and the public opinion. Bao Sheng's point of view is quite peculiar. He believes that the emperor is still conservative in his efforts to complete the immigration cause. "

Ye Kun was surprised: "Bao Sheng said I was conservative?"

After more than a decade of external expansion, there have been many complaints from people across China, from the highest officials in the country to the most remote people in the world.

If it were not for the development of science and technology and economy, which ensured the people's food, clothing, housing and transportation, there would probably be rebellions everywhere by now.

Gongsun Qishu nodded and said with a smile:

"Bao Sheng said that if the emperor wants to accomplish his great cause, he must build a capital overseas. In the future, China should have three capitals. One in Zhuo County, controlling the north and the ancient land of China; one in Rome, controlling the rich land in the west; and one in Tianzhu, controlling the Tianzhu continent, the Parthian Empire and the Middle East Peninsula... With three pillars, it will be as stable as Mount Tai."

Ye Kun laughed out loud.

Gongsun Qishu smiled and said, "Your Majesty, do you think Bao Sheng's words are a bit childish?"

"No, I remembered what Junior Sister Ding Ding said."

Ye Kun nodded: "My junior sister also said a few days ago that I am spreading my efforts too thin and have no focus. If I die, the overseas immigration activities will probably end here, and all the previous efforts may be wasted.

Bao Sheng's words are the same as my junior sister's opinion. We should first control the key areas, lay a solid foundation, and pave the way for future generations."

Gongsun Qishu nodded: "Then Your Majesty, do you think Bao Sheng's opinion has merit?"

“It does have some merit.”

Ye Kun nodded: "But I still need to meet this person and talk to him face to face to see if he can be of great use."

Gongsun Qishu smiled and said, "I have brought this person here and he is waiting outside."

Ye Kun was overjoyed and summoned him immediately.

A moment later, Bao Sheng came in.

Ye Kun looked at the man who came. He had an ordinary appearance, but he had an extraordinary demeanor and was mature beyond his years.

"I, Bao Sheng, the magistrate of Keri County, Yunmian Province, pay my respects to His Majesty." Bao Sheng clasped his fists and bowed, neither humble nor arrogant.

"You're welcome. Please take a seat."

Ye Kun nodded, asked his attendants to serve tea, and asked, "Bao Sheng, how long have you been in charge of Ke Ri County?"

"Your Majesty, it's been three years."

"How big is Keri County, how many people are there, and how are its economy and people's livelihood?"

"Keri County is very large, covering 80,000 square kilometers, but the population is small, only about 16,000 people. Among them, there are more than 7,000 Han people, more than 3,000 secondary management and laborers introduced from overseas, and more than 5,000 local indigenous people. In recent years, there have been many newborns, and the population will increase quickly."

Bao Sheng recounted the story in detail, "There are five primary schools and one middle school in this county. In terms of economy, we haven't received any funding from the imperial court for three years. We still pay millions of kilograms of grain, animal skins, sugar, and fruit as taxes every year."

Ye Kun was very satisfied and asked again: "Currently, what is the biggest problem in the development of Ke Ri County?"

"There is a shortage of working population and the rate of newborns is too high. There is too much arable land and too few people working on it. Because there is not enough population, it is difficult for industry and handicrafts to develop."

"How do you think it should be solved?"

"There is no solution. We can only wait for the next generation to grow up. In fifteen years, all problems will be solved."

"But I'm old and can't wait. What should I do?" Ye Kun continued to ask.

"That would be a risky move, if we continue to increase immigration. However, it would easily lead to a rebellion by the people."

"Okay, I'll listen to you and wait a little longer."

Ye Kun nodded and said with a smile: "Don't be the county magistrate of Ke Ri County anymore. Follow me and be a counselor. I will have an important task for you in a while."

Bao Sheng clasped his fists and accepted the order.

Gongsun Qishu smiled and said, "Mr. Bao is very smart. Why don't you guess what the important task the emperor is talking about is?"

Ye Kun also became interested and said with a smile: "Go ahead and guess. It's okay if you guess wrong."

"Then I'll venture a guess."

Bao Sheng nodded and said thoughtfully: "In the first few years after the emperor ascended the throne, the key tasks were people's livelihood, domestic stability, and small-scale external expansion. But in recent years, the emperor has entrusted the nine ministries to govern the country, and his main energy has been focused on two aspects, the first is scientific and technological development, and the second is external expansion and immigration.

The emperor said he had a mission for me, and I don't understand technology, so it can only be the latter. It must be related to immigration expansion."

Ye Kun exclaimed: "Mr. Gongsun said that you are practical, intelligent, and good at analysis. It seems to be true. That's right, I want to keep you by my side and communicate with you for a while, and then send you to Tianzhu or the Oil Peninsula to take charge of the overall situation."

The Middle East is rich in oil, so Ye Kun named the region the Oil Peninsula.

Bao Sheng said slowly: "I am afraid that I am too young to control others."

"I give you the power, so you can naturally suppress others."

Ye Kun smiled and suddenly asked, "I heard that your father was a criminal official who was exiled to Yunmian. I wonder who your father is, what position he held, and why he was exiled?"

Ye Kun did not dare to be careless when it came to major personnel matters.

It must be investigated clearly.