The most arrogant in history

Chapter 757: Father-son love.

Wu Qiong said: "Money for immigration is not a problem. The problem is people. The common people live and work in peace and contentment. Who would be willing to cross the ocean and go to the Tianzhu Continent to make a living?"

Ye Kun thought for a moment and asked, "How many people are left in our labor camps and prisons?"

Ma Zhao was in charge of the Ministry of Justice. He stood up and said, "In the hard labor camp, all the people who used to be there have been emigrated. Now there are more than 30,000 people. In the prison, there are about 10,000 people whose cases have not been closed yet."

Ye Kun smiled and said, "Tell the people in the hard labor camp that those who are willing to immigrate to India with their families will be immediately released from hard labor and all their crimes will be written off. Is that feasible?"

Ma Zhao nodded: "In this case, at least half of the hard laborers will be willing to emigrate."

Ye Kun added: "The prisoners in the prison with pending cases will be dealt with in the same way. Those who are willing to immigrate to India will be innocent. Is this feasible?"

Ma Zhao asked, "What if someone is imprisoned unjustly?"

"Those who are sure they want to seek redress can stay here. Those who are willing to go to Tianzhu can go."

"Okay, I'll give it a try."

Ma Zhao sighed slightly.

This approach is a bit too much of a joke.

Some of them were convicted of serious crimes and immigrated to India, and some even turned a disaster into a blessing and became big landowners!

But overseas immigration was a big deal, so Ma Zhao had to cooperate.

Ye Kun added: "We should spread the word in China. Anyone who is willing to go to India can become a big landlord. We promise to give each person 100 mu of land and a few free slaves. No rent will be required for ten years. For those who don't have a wife, we will arrange a marriage for them..."

Ye Kun is willing to make big promises.

Trick the person over first.

Wu Qiong laughed and said, "Your Majesty, is there really so much arable land in Tianzhu Continent?"

"The land there is twice as much as our Chinese Nine Provinces. Once we completely destroy the Kushan Empire, all the land will be ours."

Ye Kun chuckled: "The Kushan Empire and the Parthian Empire are fighting each other, they won't be able to hold out for much longer."

A few days ago, news was received that the Kushan Empire was forced by the Parthian Empire and was losing ground. It tried to ask the Han Empire for help, but Liu Ai and others agreed on the surface but did nothing and watched the fight from the sidelines.

Ye Kun estimated that even if he did not take action, the Kushan Empire would soon perish.

Liu Ai, Hu Gaoyuan, Song Poliu, Xiahou Jun and others are mobilizing troops to the north, storing food and fodder, and preparing for the final attack.

Wu Qiong suddenly asked, "Your Majesty, do you still remember the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove?"

"Remember, isn't it Ruan Xiong, Zhuang Buwen and others? What happened?"

"The Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove are all descendants of great families, and they also have many disciples among the common people." Wu Qiong said calmly: "If the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove are willing to immigrate, there are quite a few people who would do so."

Ye Kun pondered in silence, trying to figure out what Wu Qiong meant.

Ma Zhao waved his hand and said, "The Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove are keeping a low profile now and not causing any trouble. We have no reason to exile them."

Wu Qiong smiled: "It's not exile, it's immigration. I'm going south to give lectures and promote Chinese culture..."

Ye Kun understood and said with a smile: "Let me try. Pass on my order and invite the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Forest to come to Zhuo County as guests. Remember to bring generous gifts."

These pedantic literati are useless.

Sending them to India and letting them learn the ropes there can actually speed up the assimilation of the foreign race.

After the meeting, Ye Kun sent people to the Central Plains to invite the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove again.

Within two days, Ye Pingsheng and Ye Dongsheng also returned one after another.

Ye Kun talked about his plan to immigrate to the South Pacific islands and asked the two princes for their opinions.

Ye Pingsheng and Ye Dongsheng looked at each other and knelt down to thank him:

"Thank you, father, for granting us overseas fiefdoms. We are willing to go out to sea, expand China's territory, and permanently control overseas."

"Very good, I just wronged you."

Ye Kun nodded and said, "You two brothers are usually taciturn, but I know that you are both promising talents. Don't worry, there won't be many immigrants at the beginning, but as the population grows, I will continue to send people to you to help you build your own kingdom."

The two brothers thanked him again.

Ye Kun added: "You should also try to win over as many people as possible and bring them to Southeast Asia. After arriving at Dasong Island, don't rush to expand. Build a base first, ensure safety, and have more children. Be patient and control the barbarian land step by step."

Ye Pingsheng said: "We have a telegram and will report the situation to the emperor at any time."

Ye Kun nodded, left Ye Pingsheng and his brothers to have dinner with him, and gave them further guidance.

Ye Pingsheng and Ye Dongsheng are not stupid, but they pretend to be stupid in front of their father.

Listen more and talk less.

Ye Kun also said he was tired, and then said: "It will take three or four months to prepare. When the time comes, I will personally lead the troops to escort you over."

Ye Pingsheng and his brothers were surprised: "Father, you are personally escorting us, how can we brothers dare to do that?"

Ye Kun waved his hand and said, "I was the one who sent Empress Daixi and Prince Lesheng to Izu Island. If I can send them, I can naturally send you as well."

Sending his son there in person was a prudent move, which would strengthen the legitimacy of his son's occupation of Dasong Island.

Ye Kun would stay there for a while, and would not feel at ease until he saw his son's base was built.

At the same time, a stone tablet should be erected there to declare the sovereignty of the Han Dynasty.

The emperor’s personal visit to Dasong Island has a different meaning.

Ye Pingsheng and Ye Dongsheng were really moved. They bowed and thanked him, choking with sobs:

"Father is so kind and loving to us brothers, but we can't stay by his side to fulfill our filial duties. Thinking about being away from him and not being able to serve him in the future, I am heartbroken!"

"Your kindness is enough." Ye Kun helped the two princes up and said with a smile:

"I will go to Dasong Island in the future. And your mother, if she wants, can also go overseas with you to spend her remaining years in peace."

The two princes stood up, still wiping their tears.

Ye Kun smiled and said, "Don't cry, go and accompany your mother and talk to her."

Ye Pingsheng and Ye Dongsheng bowed and left together.

The next day, Ye Kun went to court and conferred titles on Prince Ye Pingsheng as King of Song and Prince Ye Dongsheng as Marquis of Fu Song. The two brothers governed the Great Song Island together.

Ma Jiaojiao was also given the title of Queen Mother of the Song Dynasty.

Ma Jiaojiao's relatives, as well as the relatives of the two princes, were all promoted and given rewards.

After returning to the palace, Ye Kun found Qiao Yun and Tian Xiao'e waiting in Fengyi Palace.

Qiao Yun and Tian Xiao'e are both old friends of Ma Jiaojiao. They met Ye Kun at about the same time and have followed him ever since.

The little girls back then are now middle-aged women.

Ye Kun smiled and said, "Qiao Yun, Xiao E, are you coming to see the Queen today?"

Jiang Yourong smiled and said, "Your Majesty, Qiao Yun and Xiao E came to me to plead for their son, hoping that he would go to Dasong Island with Pingsheng and Dongsheng to develop and expand the territory for China..."

Ye Kun was very surprised and said with a smile: "Many people are afraid of immigrating overseas. Why did the Ninth and Tenth Princes take the initiative to ask to go to Southeast Asia?"

The ninth prince and the tenth prince are the sons of Qiao Yun and Xiao E respectively.

Qiao Yun smiled and said, "The Ninth Prince said that the Emperor called on the young people of China to go overseas to build their careers. As princes, they should respond to the Emperor's call. If the princes are unwilling to go, how can the common people be willing to leave their homes?"