You became an emperor by letting me AFK.

Her capable assistant is in the first seat on the left.

Left is considered superior.

Moreover, regardless of reporting level or power, the clerks in the High Priest's direct office are the most powerful, hence the saying "Left Prime Minister," while Li Zhengxuan opposite can be called "Right Prime Minister." The two of them lead all the permanent senior clerks.

He has now risen from the judicial system to oversee all officials, wielding equal power within the temple.

Therefore, the two prime ministers and the monarch listened to the report together.

Although there are other positions under the inner palace, such as the Great Khan and the Great General, who also wield considerable practical power, they are not permanently stationed there, which is a slight difference. Therefore, this position represents the highest level of authority at this moment.

What a sight!

Which one wasn't reported with extreme caution?

The written report submitted should be eloquent, and the oral report should be concise and to the point; this is a crucial moment in one's career.

"Reporting to the High Priest, our Zhuguan Pass has successfully transitioned from border defense to production, as evidenced by the significant increases in fish catches and grain yields recorded in the documents..."

His report was a microcosm of the Qianlong Emperor's development of the Western Regions river valleys.

In Feng Tianyin's eyes, there was no longer any national defense pressure there, and even if there was, it was on the outer edge.

It's better to farm.

Therefore, Zhuguan only served as a border pass for a short period in history before being cultivated together with Lugukou, becoming a granary adjacent to Xiayi, and the two together contributed to the capital.

She listened to the report and read it at the same time, nodding with satisfaction.

In addition to the usual inquiries, Feng Tianyin would also ask, "What work-related difficulties are you experiencing?"

"There aren't enough irrigation canals."

“Although building the canal is not cost-effective, I will arrange more secondary reservoir and canal projects. Please pay attention to coordinating with the engineering department. The funding will come from the national treasury for 6%, but your local tax revenue should also contribute 4%. If there is a need for relocation expenses for residents, please apply separately.”

Upon hearing this, the main city officials of Zhuguan immediately nodded in agreement.

Given the high priest's efficiency, there's no need for further explanation; he'll definitely handle it properly, so there's no need to worry.

"Next person."

After Li Zhengxuan shouted something, someone else followed suit.

He Wan came from Cuiwei City. Several years have passed since she took office under Yu Xue's recommendation. During this period, she also had the experience of returning to Xiayi and then taking office again. She has made great contributions through all the twists and turns.

Having previously assisted Feng Tianyin alongside her superior, she was familiar with the routine and quickly got straight to the point after finishing her verbal explanation:

"We received some trade from caravans from the southern city-states, which brought in some extra revenue. In addition, we also gathered some intelligence..."

He Wan recounted everything in detail.

Beyond the Blessed Basin lies a short stretch of hilly terrain dotted with city-states, before extending to the vast plains, where city-states still predominate. Further south, however, consolidation has begun, giving rise to two major regimes:

Qingzhou in the East China Sea.

Located in the southern part of the Great Plains, near the sea, it developed from a small city-state.

Lingnan and Minyue.

It was a regime that was more located in the dense forests of the southwest, and it was formed by the rapid integration and unification of various small tribes.

Both have risen rapidly in the last 20 years.

Feng Tianyin recalled that when she sent out a long-distance reconnaissance team to explore, there were also reports from these small city-states. Even when they discovered the intercontinental sea, there was still no major activity. It seemed that it had indeed developed in a short period of time, and it was also a "big fish eats small fish" model.

As times change and as exchanges between civilizations inevitably occur to varying degrees, other regimes are also rapidly growing.

"You have done a very thorough investigation."

"My lord, it's such a pity. If we had kept the garrison there, it would have been better."

From Daqian's perspective, He Wan coveted that black soil. When it was explored, it was named "Southern Blessed Great Plain" with the intention of occupying it, but now it has failed to control it.

Instead, it became a transitional zone between the three regimes.

As for the scattered city-states within, no one paid any attention to them, as the size difference between the two sides was too great.

“Maintaining a long-term military presence there is unrealistic. We should only order what we can handle. There’s no need to rush and regret it. We can just take it back later. If you manage Cuiwei City well and build roads, the Great Qian will eventually conquer the Central Plains.”

knock.

Feng Tianyin always calculates her income and expenditure resources and will not occupy too much territory prematurely, as overexpansion will result in penalties for losing control.

Don't take on a job you're not qualified for.

It is believed that the two southern countries also lack the resources to quickly occupy the Cifu Plain.

Everyone knows its value, but it's not something that can be accomplished in a short time.

So after giving He Wan a few more instructions, the report ended. Feng Tianyin praised her performance: "You did a good job. Keep it up. I plan to build a new city in the south. I will need you to take on the role then."

Yu Xue, who was standing next to her, also nodded to the students.

He Wan was overjoyed and quickly retreated, which suggests that her authority would be expanded in the future.

moment.

The three did not call on the next person, but instead began to discuss the Southern issue:

Li Zhengxuan explained, “Actually, there is a dense network of rivers and wetlands a hundred kilometers south of Cuiwei City, which also guards the sea route to the Great Plains. There are already many fishermen living there. However, it is a bit of a mixed bag, with our people, barbarians, and people from other city-states... It meets the basic conditions for building a city, but it is easy to find no natural defenses.”

He pointed to the location on the map, which was indeed worth occupying from a transportation perspective, but not exactly safe.

This vast black soil is not easy to conquer.

Yu Xue chimed in: "The Great Plains cover nearly a million square kilometers. How many of those areas are truly defensible? Let's first establish a foothold and project our influence. The best defense is the Great Qian's offensive stronghold."

Li Zhengxuan nodded in agreement with the straightforward military logic.

"In that case, I can arrange for people to start working at any time."

"It needs to be done quickly. The plan needs to be launched in the second half of the year because the Heavenly Dao Festival may issue an expansion order. However, the construction of the city depends on the High Priest's decision."

The two looked at the person in charge.

“Agreed, let it serve as the gateway to the south.”

"As a place where fishermen gather, let's call it 'Fishing Lights'. I will approve the establishment of the city and its finances."

Feng Tianyin's decision was very decisive.

She has the authority to establish new cities and bring them into the operational scope of the Heavenly Dao. Although she has to pray for blessings every time on the surface, it is ultimately a political activity and is not actually that complicated.

She doesn't even need to wait for the Heavenly Dao to be watching; theoretically, her prayers will have a response.

Calculate playback effects.

Therefore, the three of them decided to establish the new city of Yuhuopan through their discussions.

The Southern Blessed Plains are crucial in Feng Tianyin's mind. Their fertile plains and vast arable land will form the foundation for a powerful nation in the future. The numerous cities that emerge on the plains will create a scale effect, which can then be exported to the sea and the inland sea – a truly perfect scenario.

The strategy to conquer it must be calculated in centuries.

"Let He Wan temporarily oversee the construction of the new city."

Upon hearing that her student had been entrusted with an important task, Yu Xue immediately replied with a smile, "I will inform her and help her."

"A good teacher produces outstanding students; this one is certainly worry-free." After agreeing, Li Zhengxuan changed the subject: "But the next one is not so worry-free—"

Announcement.

His tone was colder than the previous ones.

Erbala, still showing surprise upon entering, was curious about everything, but the Right Chancellor immediately questioned him: "Why is the land reclamation in Linchun, which involved so much money, not going well?"

“Those who are free from disease and disaster, however, do not meet the standards in terms of population or newly reclaimed land.”

index.

The current governance of the temple's upper echelons, under Feng Tianyin's influence, is similar to that of a company, with various production targets.

For example, the most important factors are population and arable land.

All the other officials had completed their tasks, so naturally they discussed other matters. However, Erbala's performance fell short of expectations; he failed the test. Naturally, the senior officials were dissatisfied, and their expressions turned stern.

Yu Xue forcefully flipped open the file, glanced at it, and said:

"Reaching only 67% of the predetermined target—and we're not being overly strict with that; it's a much more lenient target than the theoretical data suggests—is still unacceptable?"

She was petite yet possessed a powerful voice, an imposing presence, and a strong sense of authority.

The Great Khan couldn't help but lower his head.

Despite his imposing appearance, he was sweating profusely beneath his imposing official robes, and his questioning echoed throughout the room. Although it was their first meeting, everyone knew that Yu Xue was no ordinary person; she was a high-ranking official in the outer palace of the leader, second only to the high priest.

The inner palace and the imperial guards were equally powerful in theory, but their power fluctuated, belonging to the category of "power following the project".

For example, rituals might be reduced when there are no sacrificial activities or battles.

Feng Tianyin is known for her strictness in cutting costs and increasing revenue. She is quite decisive in paying basic salaries when there is no work to do.

Only the outer sanctuary, like her, operates eternally.

Persistence equals power.

So when faced with Yu Xue's questioning, Erbala replied, "According to the information I received, it was indeed completed. How could there be a discrepancy? I must have made a mistake somewhere. I'm very sorry."

“The report from your subordinates is indeed correct. What I have here are the calculation results, given by the High Priest, and the difference is too great.”

The girl in the festival dress, who is the main character, has a calm expression, but her eyes hide displeasure.

I will periodically use my permissions to retrieve information.

It shouldn't be taken entirely at face value, as the information is based on the game mechanics, but it shouldn't differ too much from reality.

"Feel sorry."

After a moment of contemplation, Erbala sighed deeply and then spoke the truth:

“I cannot shirk responsibility by claiming that I was concealed from the truth, but there is indeed much data that I am unaware of. I also have statistical data here, which can be cross-checked with Your Highness the High Priest to identify those who falsified the data. I am guilty of negligence and will punish those responsible…”

They were sincere and proposed targeted measures.

Upon hearing this, Li Zhengxuan's expression softened slightly. After all, he was also losing face, which could be considered as insufficient supervision of the officials in Linchun.

He subconsciously glanced at Feng Tianyin's expression, which, as always, remained unreadable and indifferent.

"This is a major mistake."