The most arrogant in history

Chapter 848 God knows.

Ye Kun had already begun to threaten and plunder Rome through the colonies he had set up around the Mediterranean.

Huang Jingzu, Shangguan Lin, Ye Shusheng, Huangfu Lin, He Zhongshu...

None of these people are kind!

Because the imperial court wanted money, Ye Kun adopted the tactic of cutting flesh with a blunt knife, step by step forcing the Eastern and Western Roman Empires to cede land, pay compensation, and pay tribute every year.

Coupled with commercial plunder, Rome's wealth quickly flowed to China.

Ye Kun planned that after a few years, after completely draining Rome's wealth, he would launch a general attack and wipe it out.

At that time, the name of the Roman Empire will be completely wiped off the world map.

Next, Roman civilization will also perish and be lost in history.

Upon hearing this, Aibo couldn't help but shudder: "Your Majesty, do you intend to...completely destroy Rome, just like you destroyed the thirty-six kingdoms in the Western Regions?"

Ye Kun smiled and nodded: "There can't be two tigers on one mountain. How can I allow others to snore beside my bed? There can only be one China on this small earth!"

"Little Earth?"

Aibo smiled bitterly: "Your Majesty, I think the earth is big, China is also big. Rome in the West and other countries are also big. It is impossible for any country to dominate the earth.

Your Majesty, in fact, we Chinese can live in peace with the Western Rome, we can share what we have and do business together. This is the best way. "

Ye Kun smiled and said, "Do you think that I should treat Rome the same way I treat Loulan?"

Aibo's eyes lit up: "That's not a bad idea. If the emperor treats Rome as he did to Loulan, the Romans will also submit to you."

"But I can't afford it."

Ye Kun laughed and pointed to the distant Loulan City: "In order to support the construction of Loulan and to control the sand in Loulan, our Chinese court has spent several million taels of silver here.

The total number of Loulan people was less than 20,000.

The Eastern and Western Roman Empires are said to have a total population of 60 million. If they also need the help of the Chinese court like Loulan, the people of the nine states of China will all starve to death. "

"That's true..."

Aibo was silent for a moment, then asked, "So, does the emperor intend to kill all 60 million people in the Roman Empire?"

Ye Kun shook his head: "I am not a butcher, nor a murderer. As long as the Romans submit to China and accept China's management, that will be enough."

"But I heard that China's Western Expedition Army launched several battles in Eastern Rome and killed many people. In some small towns in the Roman Federation, there are only women left, no men."

"In a war, of course there will be casualties."

Ye Kun nodded calmly: "I am not aware of the situation you are talking about. Let me verify it. If it is true, I will punish the marshals and generals of the Western Expedition Army and make them behave themselves in the future."

Aibo nodded and continued, "The actions of the Han court against Rome have actually seriously affected trade. The number of merchants coming from Rome is decreasing.

Many Roman merchants did not dare to travel alone and could only cooperate with you Han people to do business.

Even many Roman merchants became slaves and followers of you Han people. Only in this way can Roman merchants survive. "

Ye Kun acknowledged Ayibo's statement and said with a smile:

"The current order is a bit chaotic, but it will get better in the future. Besides, if there are no Roman merchants, there are still Chinese merchants. The prosperity of the Western Trade Road will continue."

If there were not enough overseas immigrants, Ye Kun would have directly destroyed the Roman Empire. Then what Roman merchants would there be?

It was not appropriate to launch a large-scale invasion of Rome at this time, so Roman merchants were allowed to continue doing business.

Aibo shook his head and said: "If the Roman Empire is really destroyed, the trade routes in the Western Regions will definitely become very depressed."

"No, we are only destroying the country established by the Roman nobles, not killing all the Romans." Ye Kun explained:

"As long as the Roman people are still around, there will be demand for trade. Our Chinese population is increasing rapidly, and trade between the East and the West will only increase!"

Aibo covered his chest with one hand and bowed to Ye Kun: "I hope the great Emperor of Han can treat the Roman people well."

Ye Kun clasped his fists in return: "I will."

Aibo breathed a sigh of relief.

However, Aibo would never know Ye Kun’s true thoughts.

As the emperor of the Han Dynasty, only God knows whether Ye Kun will be merciful.

The two men looked at the dam and then looked up and down along the main stream of the Jinsha River.

Ye Kun was very satisfied with Loulan's construction and said with a smile:

"I want to go to the garrison farm to take a look and talk with the Chinese garrison soldiers to thank everyone for their hard work over the years. However, I have to wait for Guo Ping to come, and I have to take you and your sister with me."

The garrison farm here is also a large unit.

Militarized management and complete system.

The soldiers who settled in the fields were all husband and wife soldiers, most of them had children, and some even had Roman concubines.

There is no war now, but they have to participate in the desertification control in Loulan, guard the granary here, and be responsible for the supply and logistics on the road to the Western Regions.

Aibo nodded and asked, "Master Guo Ping is in Cheshi City and has also been to Loulan. I think that master is very steady. Although he doesn't like to talk, he can accomplish great things."

"Mr. Guo is a well-known honest man, the kind who always says what he means."

Ye Kun smiled and said, "Zhuge Hong is also in the Western Regions and has been in charge for several years. I wonder what his reputation is like?"

"Zhuge Hong?"

Aibo pondered for a moment: "He is a very powerful person, who is very observant and knows how to reward and punish. It is rare that he is so young, and in just a few years, he has managed the Western Regions in an orderly manner and won the hearts of the people.

Guo Ping came to the Western Regions to continue Zhuge Hong's work principles. In terms of achievements, he is far inferior to Zhuge Hong. "

Ye Kun breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "Yes, now Zhuge Hong is already the Minister of General Affairs of the Nine Ministries. When Sang Buyi retires, Zhuge Hong will be the head of the cabinet, and his power will be second only to the emperor."

"Congratulations, Your Majesty, for your wisdom in choosing the right person. With Zhuge Hong in charge of government, the Han Empire will become increasingly powerful."

"Thank you."

Ye Kun chuckled and returned with Aibo.

That night, it was Aibo who took care of Ye Kun again.

Another day passed, and the honest man Guo Ping finally arrived, exhausted.

Ye Kun smiled and said, "Master Guo, you must have come all the way here for a long time."

"It's not the minister who is tired, but the emperor is."

Guo Ping clasped his fists and saluted: "Your Majesty, are you planning to stay in the Western Regions for a while this time?"

"It's not decided yet, let's see."

Ye Kun spoke vaguely, invited Guo Ping to sit down, and began to ask about the government affairs and people's livelihood in the Western Regions.

Guo Ping smiled and said, "In the entire Western Region, we now have twelve garrison farms and ranches, with a total force of 150,000. The number of Han immigrants who have come here is more than 600,000.

Many of the native inhabitants of the Western Regions have migrated to the interior. Now, the people of the Western Regions are all Chinese, and the situation is very stable. Even the native inhabitants of the Western Regions have recognized their Chinese identity and are loyal to the court. "