sbdcsierra Chapter 788: Qiu’s big plan was abandoned halfway.
Chapter 788: Qiu’s big plan was abandoned halfway.
Prince Ye Feng also walked in and clasped his fists and said, "Father, Prime Minister, what's going on? Why are you arguing?"
"Nothing, someone is upset and wants to resign."
Ye Kun was still angry and waved his hand, saying, "Show me away!"
Sang Buyi hesitated to speak, clasped his hands and said goodbye.
Ye Kun sat down and sighed heavily.
Prince Ye Feng persuaded: "Father, is it because of foreign expansion and immigration again?"
"Besides this, what else could it be?"
Ye Kun was angry: "I spared no effort to expand abroad and exchange blood for the sake of the future of the descendants of Yan and Huang. But the civil and military officials in the court just don't understand and are singing against me. These people are short-sighted and can't accomplish anything great!"
"Father, calm down."
Ye Feng comforted his father: "The Chinese people have never ruled such a large territory since ancient times, and have no management experience. It is normal for civil and military officials to worry that the territory is too large to control because of their limited vision.
People are now living a prosperous life, and it is natural for them to enjoy themselves. In addition, officials at the imperial court and local governments are under great pressure because of the immigration issue.
Ye Kun said angrily: "Is my global expansion plan going to be abandoned halfway?"
"Father's great plan will not be abandoned halfway, but it will be done slowly."
Ye Feng thought for a moment and said, "The civilian population can still bear the pressure of immigration. The civilian sailing fleet is also making efforts. In less than 20 years, all places overseas will become Chinese territory."
Ye Kun waved his hand: "No need to say anything, I'm waiting for Sang Buyi to resign, and then replace him with Zhuge Hong."
Ye Feng didn't dare to say anything more and bowed to leave.
Jiang Yourong got the news and also came to persuade Ye Kun: "Your Majesty, Sang Buyi is loyal and has made many contributions to the country and the people. No matter what, you can't kill him."
"Why would I kill someone so casually? And Sang Buyi didn't break any law."
Ye Kun sighed: "Even if Sang Buyi broke the law, it is the Ministry of Justice who will hold him accountable. I have no right to kill him."
The next morning, the nine departments held a meeting.
As expected, Sang Buyi submitted his resignation and decided to return home.
Everyone was shocked.
The atmosphere was also tense.
Ye Kun said calmly, "Lord Sang has been the Prime Minister and in charge of the Nine Ministries for almost twenty years. He has worked diligently and devotedly for the past twenty years, and his contributions are great. I personally agree that he should retire. What do you think?"
Ma Zhao objected, clasping his fists and saying, "Lord Sang is not yet sixty years old, and he is in good health. He is at the peak of his energy and should serve the country. I personally oppose his resignation!"
I know that Lord Sang and the Emperor disagreed on the issue of foreign immigration, but this is not a reason to resign."
Most of the others didn't speak.
Ding Ding stood up and said, "Lord Sang is not threatening to resign, but is opposed to the current foreign immigration policy. Generally speaking, there is a disagreement among the court. When there is a disagreement, it should be resolved instead of getting emotional."
He Tiantian also stood up and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, gentlemen, I have a way to resolve differences and agree on opinions."
Ye Kun was stunned: "What method?"
"We used to hold meetings to discuss and resolve differences. But now the differences are too great and this tactic no longer works."
He Tiantian looked at everyone: "Among the nine ministers, there are also some representatives of the National People's Congress who are against overseas immigration. But have you ever thought that these people have never been overseas and basically don't understand the situation overseas.
Even among our nine departments, many adults have never even been to the address.
Without seeing the specific situation overseas, it is difficult for us to establish correct cognition and make correct judgments.
I suggest that Lord Sang and the nine ministers go to Jiaozhi and Tianzhu in person to inspect the overseas situation and experience overseas life.
When you return from overseas, we will discuss whether to continue external expansion and immigration. "
Ye Kun's eyes lit up: "Yes, Lord He Tiantian is right. Our nine ministers should indeed go out for a walk."
Everyone looked at Sang Buyi.
Sang Buyi finally spoke, clasping his fists and saying, "Then I will withdraw my resignation and take the nine ministries and some national representatives to Jiaozhi and Tianzhu to take a look and conduct a field investigation."
Ye Kun nodded: "Bring more people with you to see this world. If you still insist on denying my overseas immigration after you come back, then I will listen to you."
Sang Buyi clasped his fists and bowed: "I contradicted the emperor yesterday, and I deserve to die."
"It's all for the country and the people. A few arguments are nothing."
Ye Kun sighed and waved his hand, saying, "I'll take my leave first. You guys discuss the overseas inspection."
Everyone bowed and saw him off.
Ye Kun returned to the imperial study, but still had no intention of governing the country.
Jasmine brought a cup of tea and whispered, "Your Majesty, please don't worry too much and take care of yourself."
"Jasmine, do you think I am a good emperor or a bad emperor?"
Ye Kun held Jasmine's hand and sighed, "For more than 20 years, I have fought all over the country and doubled the territory of China, but I have offended the civil and military officials of the court and the people of the country. It's really a dog-blooded story."
"Your Majesty, you must be a good emperor, and the best emperor."
Jasmine sat down next to Ye Kun and said with a smile: "The common people also say that the emperor is a good emperor. No one says that you are bad."
"Yeah, no one dares to say bad things about me to my face."
Ye Kun shook his head and smiled: "I'm afraid that there are too many people who curse me behind my back to count."
"Your Majesty, there is no such thing."
Jasmine thought for a moment and said, "The maids around me often go home on vacation. My family members all say that the emperor cares the most about the people. The good life we have now is all given by the emperor. It is true that some people's relatives have been emigrated, but they have not complained about the emperor."
Ye Kun still smiled bitterly, thinking that Jasmine was comforting him.
At the end of June, Sang Buyi prepared to go out to sea with an expedition team of more than 300 people.
Coincidentally, Ye Kun also received Qin Erwu’s good news.
Qin Erwu and Song Poliu, each leading 6,000 elite soldiers, attacked the lair directly, captured the capital of the Parthian Empire, and won a great victory!
The Parthian Empire was wealthy, and its imperial palace had more than 3,000 rooms, making it larger than the imperial palace in Zhuo County.
Most of the empire's wealth over hundreds of years was collected in the palace, and was seized by Qin Erwu and Song Poliu!
According to Qin Erwu's preliminary statistics, there were nearly five million taels of gold and more than 20 million taels of silver.
There are countless bronze and jade artifacts.
Of course, there are countless beauties.
Ye Kun was greatly encouraged and immediately called back: "Control the Parthian royal family and continue to extort their wealth. At the same time, arrange for reliable people to send the gold and silver back to the rear. When you have squeezed enough, then withdraw your troops calmly."
Qin Erwu called back: "Your Majesty, wouldn't it be better if we occupied the capital of the Parthian Empire instead of withdrawing our troops? If we withdraw our troops, we will have to attack again in the future, which is a waste of effort!"
Ye Kun sent another telegram: "The strategic goal this time is to get money. Once the money is in hand, we will withdraw our troops. We don't have enough manpower now, and it is difficult for us to control the entire territory of the Parthian Empire.
After a year or two of rest, we can take our time to conquer the Parthian Empire."