The most arrogant in history

Chapter 803 Global Colonization.

Ye Kun rolled his eyes: "We are China, a country of great propriety, how could we rob people?"

"If we don't rob, will they give the money to us?" Sang Buyi smiled.

"We must let them send the money themselves, so that we can show the might of China."

Ye Kun chuckled and whispered, "I will notify the overseas departments to launch a small-scale deterrent war against the local wealthy countries. Find a reason to start a war, use guns and cannons to scare them, and make them cede land and pay compensation.

The Qin Empire, Rome, the Parthian Empire, and Bactria and Greece are all rich. We can squeeze a little from them every year to cover our immigration expenses and overseas construction. "

"Cease territory and pay compensation?" Sang Buyi found this very new.

"Yes, force them to sign an agreement and pay compensation every year. If they don't pay, beat them up."

Ye Kun laughed.

This move was also learned from the shamelessness of the Western powers before traveling through time.

Isn't this how the British Empire and Western powers have bullied the Qing Dynasty since the 18th century?

They beat you up, say you are wrong, and ask you to cede land, pay compensation, and give you money.

One of the reasons for the collapse of the Qing Empire was that it paid too much in compensation to foreign countries.

Zhuge Hong smiled and said, "This is a good idea. It is sustainable development and will not drain the pond to catch fish or kill the goose that lays the golden eggs!"

Judging from the current situation, directly destroying overseas countries is not the best strategy.

The best solution is to exploit them step by step and develop step by step.

Colonization and slavery bring more profits than directly destroying a country.

The national strength of the Han Chinese nation is already sufficient to support global colonization.

Sang Buyi finally understood Ye Kun's tactics and laughed:

"Your Majesty is still a smart one. This plan is brilliant and can be implemented. We will boil these overseas powers slowly until they are cooked, and then we will take them down in one fell swoop!"

Ye Kun gave a thumbs up: "Boiling a frog in warm water, this description is very appropriate."

Global colonization and forcing overseas countries to cede territory and pay compensation is like boiling a frog in warm water.

Genghis Khan conquered the world by massacre.

Ye Kun felt that it was something barbarians did.

You can't do this, and you don't need to do this.

The Spring Festival is just around the corner.

Ye Kun and Bingbing reviewed this year's Spring Festival Gala.

Bingbing is now the imperial concubine and also the Minister of Culture and Arts, shouldering the important task of revitalizing literature and art.

This year's party is unique.

There are singing, dancing, magic and acrobatic performances from many overseas countries.

There are songs and dances from India, the Kushan Empire, magic from Bactria and Greece, and acrobatics from the Roman Empire.

Ye Kun watched the rehearsal and expressed his satisfaction.

On the streets of Zhuojun, the atmosphere of celebrating the Spring Festival is already at its peak.

The children put on new clothes, carried snacks and fireworks, and ran around and made a lot of noise.

The adults were busy buying New Year’s goods, delicious food and drinks, and taking them home together.

Zhuo County is wealthy, and the people inside and outside the city basically live a well-off life.

Ye Kun envied the hustle and bustle of this world, so he changed into casual clothes, put on sunglasses and a mask, and took Jiang Yourong and Princess Weiwei to stroll on the street and check out the Spring Festival market.

The fishmongers and meat sellers in the market are all busy.

There were also crowds of people in front of the store buying snacks, fruits and cakes.

The vendors have also learned how to run a business, and many of their products have their own special trademarks.

There are Lao Wang dried fruits, Lao Li popcorn, Lao Chen Huadiao wine, Lao Zhang vinegar, Lao Ma fried dough sticks, Lao Liu steamed buns... there is a wide variety of them.

There are also many things that have never been seen in the palace.

Princess Weiwei took money with her and went around tasting delicious food. Whenever she saw something she had never eaten before, she would buy a portion and have her maid carry it for her.

Walking down the street, Princess Weiwei bought more than a dozen delicacies, making several maids busy and confused.

Ye Kun smiled and said, "Little girl, don't be so greedy. The food outside may not be better than what we have at home."

"Dad, it's Chinese New Year, shouldn't we buy some New Year's goods?" Weiwei said confidently, "I'm supporting consumption and boosting the economy."

Jiang Yourong said with a smile, "Don't go out unless you have something to do. Going out will cost you money. Your monthly allowance is only enough for you to go out once."

The princes and princesses in the palace all have salaries.

But rarely.

Ye Kun personally set the standard for the county magistrate's salary, which was no more than one or two taels of silver per month.

In this way, it will also be easier for the princes and princesses to develop the habit of saving.

But Weiwei didn’t care. When she ran out of money, she went to her mother.

Jiang Yourong also spoiled this child and let her take whatever she wanted from the small treasury as long as it wasn't excessive.

Huang Ye followed Ye Kun and said with a smile: "Master, the food categories nowadays are many times more than those 20 years ago. In the past, we didn't have fried dough sticks, steamed buns, dumplings, and twisted dough sticks."

Ye Kun smiled and said, "That's because of the promotion of sesame oil, so there are more fried foods. And the promotion of brown sugar and white sugar has increased the number of sweets. And the fast logistics has brought products from all over the world to Zhuo County. If there is no transportation infrastructure, the food market in Zhuo County will not be so prosperous."

Zhuo County is not near the sea, but now there are various marine fish and seafood.

Because Tianjin Port and Zhuojun have achieved fast transportation, the goods from Tianjin Port can be delivered to Zhuojun in eight hours.

The completion of the Grand Canal also allowed goods from Jiangnan and Yizhou to quickly enter Zhuo County.

When the western railway is completed, the goods from Chang'an and Guanzhong can reach Zhuojun within three days.

Huang Ye nodded and sighed:

"Zhuo County now has a population of one million. However, there is not a single beggar on the street. I can't imagine it. Twenty years ago, as soon as winter came, many beggars would freeze to death on the roadside."

Ye Kun corrected Huang Ye's statement:

"It's not that there are no beggars now, but that all beggars have been taken in by the court. The court has a policy to accept all beggars and provide them with food and clothing. Old beggars are sent to nursing homes or ranches to raise horses and pigs. Middle-aged beggars are directly sent to immigrate overseas to marry and settle down; child beggars are sent to closed schools, and when they grow up, they also immigrate overseas."

There are beggars in every dynasty.

Some people are unwilling to work and join the army of beggars.

In a big city like Zhuo County, being a beggar may make more money than doing hard labor, and may even make you rich.

But Ye Kun does not allow any begging.

There are patrols on the streets. When they see beggars, they will take them in, arrange jobs for them, or send them to immigrate overseas.

There were also some people who lost money in business and had nowhere to stay and had to beg temporarily. The court would arrange work for them so that they could earn enough money for their journey back home.

It is precisely because of the implementation of such policies that beggars can no longer be seen in Zhuo County, major secondary capitals, and even in larger cities.

Those beggars who were lazy and tried to make a fortune by begging have also lost their source of income and dare not go out to beg on the streets.

Huang Ye flattered him and said with a smile: "Master, this is all because you have educated the people and made them submit to you. That's why no one picks up things on the road, no one locks their doors at night, and there is not a single beggar on the street."

Ye Kun rolled his eyes: "If I don't flatter you, will you die?"