The most arrogant in history

Chapter 688: Imperfect Plan.

Chengdu’s land allocation work was finalized many years ago.

Basically, the land was distributed according to the standard of ten acres per person.

Later, Ye Kun eliminated most of the gentry in Yizhou, confiscated their land, distributed it to the people, and resettled many mountain people and immigrants.

In addition, the imperial army has been reclaiming wasteland on the edge of the Yizhou Basin. In the parallel ridges and valleys of Chongqing alone, a million acres of land have been reclaimed.

However, in recent years, the population has exploded and the land in the Chengdu Plain is indeed insufficient.

Ye Kun looked at the official from the Ministry of Agriculture and asked, "How much land do we have around Chengdu? The farms and experimental fields of the imperial court?"

The official replied: "In the entire Yizhou region, the court still controls 700,000 mu of arable land."

Ye Kun nodded: "Then I will discuss with the Ministry of Agriculture and gradually withdraw our military farms and distribute the land to the mountain people. According to the standard of four mu of land per person, it can still be supported for a while."

Guo Ping asked again: "But some families have a lot of newborns, and some children have grown up and separated from the family to live separately. How should we arrange this for the court to give us land?"

"Those who split up and lived separately were all given land at the rate of four mu per person. Those who did not have land in their original place of residence went to the farm of the imperial court and received land."

Ye Kun was confident: "The court's garrison troops will be transferred to other places to continue to open up wasteland and ensure that the people have arable land."

In some mountainous areas, terraced fields can be cultivated.

Some inefficient mulberry gardens can also be reclaimed as arable land.

Sweet potatoes and corn can be grown on the slopes of the mountains as long as there are sufficient water and fertilizer.

Xie Baochan's mother's family also controlled millions of acres of arable land.

Once the Xie family immigrated overseas, this land came into being again.

If land continues to be in short supply, it means that the population has exploded, and Ye Kun will immigrate a large number of people overseas to resolve domestic conflicts.

The expansion plan for Chengdu and land allocation were agreed upon this morning.

After lunch, Huang Ye came to report that Jiang Laowu came by boat and asked to see Ye Kun.

Ye Kun personally went out to greet him, shook Jiang Laowu's hand, and said with a smile: "Laowu, you and I are brothers, it's been a long time since we last met!"

In recent years, Jiang Laowu is still in charge of the Yangtze River navy, traveling back and forth along the Yangtze River.

Because there was no war, Jiang Laowu's navy participated in construction work, transporting various building materials for the court and supporting construction in various places along the river, and was very busy.

"Brother, I want to see you too, but I am busy with military duties and dare not leave my post without permission."

Jiang Laowu laughed: "I brought some good wine from Xiangyang, brother, let's have a good drink tonight."

"no problem."

Ye Kun took Jiang Laowu's hand and walked into the inner hall.

Seeing that there was no one around, Jiang Laowu asked in a low voice: "Brother, Zhao Biao...what's going on?"

Jiang Laowu had just heard about Zhao Biao's affairs.

Ye Kun sighed: "Zhao Biao is a good man, but unfortunately his four sons are stubborn and have their own troops in the Western Regions. They are trying to split the Western Regions and establish themselves as kings."

"Ah, there is such a thing?"

Jiang Laowu was shocked: "When we became sworn brothers, we all swore an oath. I didn't expect Zhao Biao to break his word and betray my eldest brother."

Ye Kun waved his hand: "But Zhao Biao has admitted his mistake, gave up his military power, and went to Chang'an with his four sons, waiting to plead guilty to me. I am thinking about how to deal with Zhao Biao and his son."

Ye Kun has thought a lot these days.

Logically speaking, Zhao Biao and his son committed a serious crime that is unforgivable.

However, they have already admitted their mistakes, and no consequences or losses have been caused, so it seems that they can be spared.

The same thing happened to Gongsun Shangfei back then.

If Ye Kun can forgive Gongsun Shangfei, he can naturally forgive Zhao Biao as well.

Jiang Laowu sighed and said, "Brother, this matter is serious, I dare not speak. If you want to deal with Zhao Biao, you make the decision yourself."

Ye Kun said slowly: "Back then, the seven of us brothers united to start an uprising. Yan Liuhai and Wang Dagui have both left us. Guan Yong, Zhao Biao, Qin Erwu and you are the founding fathers of our Great Han State and the pillar of stability.

Now the country is peaceful and the people are safe, and you are all old. Logically, it is time for you to enjoy your retirement. But Zhao Biao did this, which made me feel embarrassed.

Killing him would violate the brotherhood and brotherly love; if he is not killed, I am afraid that future generals leading troops outside will follow suit and think that the court is weak. "

Jiang Laowu was silent for a moment and said, "Brother, wait until you meet Zhao Biao before making a decision. No matter what you think now, maybe you will change your mind after meeting him."

"That's right, let's not talk about him for now."

Ye Kun put aside his worries and said with a smile: "You have aged a lot in the past few years. Are you tired?"

"Brother, I'm fine. I've been living in Jingzhou for the past few years, and I've been a hands-off boss. The generals under me are all graduates of the Naval Academy. They are capable and I don't need to worry about them."

"I plan to take advantage of the rich lands in the west to expand the territory for the Chinese people. Brother, do you have any suggestions?"

Ye Kun nodded and told Jiang Laowu all about his grand plan.

Jiang Laowu stared at the map, pointed at Central Asia and Europe, and said with a smile:

"I have long known that my eldest brother has such ambitions. So I also pay attention to the developments in the Western Regions and often have some fantasies.

I just heard Big Brother’s plan, and I think it’s not perfect.”

Ye Kun was very surprised and said with a smile: "Old Five, you are indeed a great commander and have your own opinions. Tell me, what is not perfect about my plan?"

Ye Kun has always thought that Jiang Laowu was simple-minded.

Although he had led troops in battles for many years and had made continuous progress, he could not be considered a strategist.

Unexpectedly, Jiang Laowu actually had opinions about his own plans!

Jiang Laowu pointed at the map and said, "If we want to attack the west and send troops from the Western Regions, we must cross the Pamir Mountains and the Tianshan Mountains. This road has countless natural dangers and it is extremely difficult to transport food and supplies. It takes half a year for a caravan to go from Rome to Chang'an along this road.

Our army will be on an expedition for half a year. The logistics of a half-year march are not easy, and it costs lives. "

Ye Kun nodded, agreeing with Jiang Laowu's opinion.

Jiang Laowu continued: "In addition to the route to the Western Regions, we have two other routes to attack the Caspian Sea, the Black Sea and the Mediterranean.

One is the grassland road. Starting from the Western Xiongnu, we go north around the Western Desert. There is a series of super large lakes on the northern grasslands, and there is no shortage of water. The road is flat and easy to march. For food and grass supply, we can carry herds with us and eat while we walk..."

Ye Kun laughed: "I understand this path, and I have thought of it."

The grassland road that Jiang Laowu mentioned is located to the north of the Silk Road.

It was Genghis Khan who swept across Europe.

As can be seen on the map, there are indeed super large lakes along the way from Lake Baikal to Europe, connected in a string, with abundant water and grass, and the terrain is very flat, which is suitable for marching.

It's just too cold, we have to choose spring and summer to advance.

Ye Kun's original idea was to advance in two directions, one along the Silk Road and the other along the northwest prairie.

Jiang Laowu smiled and said, "But don't forget, brother, we still have a third way."

Ye Kun was puzzled: "Where is the third way?"