NCCnovel Chapter 956 The Queen Mother is not short of money.
Chapter 956 The Queen Mother is not short of money.
"The more developed the civilization, the more the imperial power declines. You can also say technology, because technology is also civilization."
Ye Kun nodded and smiled, "With the development of science and technology, there will be no emperors in the future. Even if the emperor and the royal family are retained, they are just decorations, responsible for stamping. In other words, they are auspicious objects, please come out and show your face during festivals."
As a time traveler, Ye Kun has seen the future world with his own eyes.
In that world, only a few countries have emperors or kings.
Even so, few emperors and kings had real power.
Ye Shusheng frowned: "So, if we control the development of civilization and technology, can we maintain our rule forever?"
Ye Kun shook his head and said with a smile: "You cannot control the development of scientific and technological civilization. Even if you forcefully control it, it will only maintain the imperial power for a few hundred more years. One day, the imperial power will still be eliminated.
For example, the West and the East are fighting for resources and energy. When they fight, they have to develop technology. If they don't develop, they will be beaten and their country will be destroyed. So, do you want to develop or not?"
Ye Shusheng nodded: "That's true. But is there a way to quickly develop technology while ensuring the imperial power?"
"Yes, that is to rule the country with an iron fist. But it won't last long either."
Ye Kun smiled and said, "Look at Emperor Wu in history, and the even earlier Emperor Qin Shi Huang, both were iron-fisted emperors. But after the death of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, the empire immediately fell apart. In Emperor Wu's later years, the people were living in poverty and bandits were everywhere. If Emperor Wu had lived another ten years, the empire would probably have been doomed."
Ye Shusheng sighed, feeling a little annoyed.
Ye Kun smiled and said, "Son, the development of the historical trend cannot be stopped. All emperors have thought about this problem, so there is the Book of Lord Shang, trying to maintain the absoluteness of imperial power forever.
But it is impossible. The future world will tend to be integrated, and it is definitely not one or two iron-fisted emperors who can control the direction of civilization. "
Ye Shusheng asked: "Father, if that time really comes, what will happen to our Ye family?"
"The country belongs to the people of the world, not the Ye family. When the time comes, I will abdicate and hand over the country to the people of the world. This is the ultimate civilization and the pinnacle of human civilization."
Ye Kun patted his son on the shoulder and said, "Just do your own thing, don't think about ruling for eternity. Even the most powerful emperor can only make a hundred-year plan. The world a hundred years from now will not be decided by you or me."
"I understand, Father. I will do my best."
“Just have a clear conscience.”
Ye Kun nodded, ending the conversation between father and son.
Two days later, Ye Kun led everyone to leave the Black Sea, pass through the Mediterranean, and once again arrive at the Red Sea Canal.
The commander-in-chief of the canal held another report meeting and asked Ye Kun to approve the expansion and maintenance project of the canal.
Ye Kun and the experts carefully studied the plan, thought it feasible, and approved it on the spot.
Ye Kun said to the commander-in-chief: "The canal needs to be expanded, but the navigation of the canal must also be guaranteed. There should be no conflict between the two. We will arrange the labor and logistics, so you don't have to worry about it."
There are plenty of laborers and food supply is not a problem.
As for firewood, there is even less to worry about.
Because a natural gas pipeline has been built here, the oil and gas can never be burned out!
Ye Kun added: "We have a three-year deadline for the first phase of the Red Sea Canal expansion. After the first phase, there will be a second and third phase. We are ready for ten years to double the width and depth of the Red Sea Canal!"
This canal is so important that Ye Kun must make up his mind to expand it.
In another ten years, things will definitely change a lot.
Even if it is not as good as later generations, it can meet the navigation needs within a hundred years.
The commander-in-chief smiled and said, "As long as the logistics and labor can keep up, we can do this for another 20 years without any problem."
Tan Bamao thought of his bad idea again: "After ten years of digging sand and filling it into the sea, the sea level will definitely rise a little."
Ye Kun laughed and said, "If I throw you into the sea, the sea level will rise by one meter. That's because there is a lot of water in your brain!"
Tan Bamao laughed out loud.
After the canal expansion meeting, Jiang Yourong asked, "Emperor, we are here to govern the Yan Emperor Continent, but it has been several months and we have not yet set foot on the Yan Emperor Continent."
"Who said we haven't set foot on the Yan Emperor Continent? The southern coast of the Mediterranean is the northernmost part of the Yan Emperor Continent."
Ye Kun smiled and said, "Take a break, then we'll go to Fengjiao City!"
Xie Baochan smiled and said, "Okay, when we get to Fengjiao City, I will personally teach the local natives how to weave and embroider!"
Wen Axiu said: "I teach them to read."
Jiang Yourong smiled and said, "I teach them how to grow vegetables."
Liu Yuejuan thought for a moment and said, "Then I'll teach them how to cook."
Ye Kun shook his head and laughed, "The local natives regard us as enemies. We should be thankful that they don't take up swords and guns to rebel. I'm afraid we will have to wait a little longer to teach them to read and write."
The indigenous people of Yan Emperor Continent are not very friendly.
Of course, the Chinese immigrants were not friendly either. After arriving, they started snatching bananas from others and leaving them hungry!
Three days later, Ye Kun went directly to the city of Fengjiao from the Red Sea Strait.
This is the easternmost point of the Yan Emperor Continent, located below the Oil Peninsula.
The climate is hot.
Fortunately, the construction and development here started early, with more than 30,000 immigrants. The city was built long ago, security is strict, and the sanitary environment has been improved.
Since last year, the Taihuang Palace has been built here for Ye Kun.
It is a building complex covering an area of ten acres.
Considering hygiene issues, the interior and exterior walls here are all whitewashed with lime.
Camphor trees and mosquito-repellent trees were planted inside and outside the house.
The floor of the room is covered with white tiles, not even a small insect can hide.
Only in this way can safety be guaranteed.
There is also an ice factory near the Taihuang Palace.
The ice was made using the saltpeter method, and the output was not high, but it was enough for the Taihuang Palace to use.
It is also equipped with high-tech gadgets such as steam generators and diesel cars.
The electricity supply to the Taihuang Palace can also be guaranteed.
The governor of Fengjiao City was Zhou Dacang, the grandson of Zhou Xuanwu.
Zhou Dacang is not like his grandfather. Instead, he is a scholar and a well-mannered man.
Ye Kun looked at the Grand Palace and complained, "Da Cang, this is too wasteful. I came here to enjoy the good life. What do you think of calling other immigrants?"
The Yan Emperor Continent was developed not long ago, and the conditions for the immigrants were not good.
Zhou Dacang smiled and said, "Grand Emperor, you are in charge of the overall situation, and I must ensure your safety in all aspects. It's just that the construction of the Grand Emperor's Palace was very hasty, and I don't know if the Empress Dowagers are satisfied."
Jiang Yourong smiled and said, "This Grand Palace is more beautiful than the palace in Zhuo County. We are very satisfied with it. However, we should bear the cost of building the palace. Otherwise, it will discourage the immigrants."
It's too specialized and immigrants really have complaints.
Ye Kun now has dividends from the Royal Enterprise, so he is not short of money!
Xie Baochan also said: "Yes, we will bear the cost of building the Grand Palace. We can't just take care of ourselves and ignore the Chinese immigrants."