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Chapter 91 Long-Term Land Reclamation Will Lead to Extraordinary Achievements (4K)

Feng Tianyin not only received a military intelligence report, but also a further authorization notification:

Regional tensions rise by 20%

The city-states on the plains are showing signs of forming alliances, and this has emboldened the barbarian troops.

[The adversary has initiated a diplomatic maneuvering over Yuhuopan, attempting to force it to abandon its interference in the water conservancy project; hostility between the two sides is escalating.]

No wonder.

In fact, she did contribute to this standoff, and she instigated it behind the scenes, such as various water battles and land battles among the people. Although it remained at the level of civilian brawls, Daqian basically gained an advantage and gradually eroded the territory.

Some city-states turned a blind eye, even exchanging pleasantries with each other, making it practically the same as joining.

Some resisted fiercely, constantly making small moves and displaying hostility.

Some simply stand by and watch, too lazy to care.

However, they have now begun to form an alliance, primarily with the large rebel city-state of "Nanyuan," and have sent out probes.

Da Qian didn't know.

This intelligence came from the "details" information that Feng Tianyin saw in the [Battle Situation Alert]. On the surface, Nan Yuan was only sending envoys to make connections, and at most, she was considered suspicious and hostile within the Daqian intelligence network.

In reality, she didn't care much, because the key was military performance.

If the incited barbarians are defeated in one fell swoop, then the so-called alliance of southern city-states will not be formed at all, and the situation will become one where the north dominates the south.

"Yu Xue, Tana, I'll leave you to me while I'm gone."

She gave the two of them a piece of advice.

A scribe from the outer temple and a great prophet from the inner temple both nodded in agreement.

It's probably time to work overtime again.

An ordinary monarch might be wary, fearing that powerful ministers might join forces to undermine her authority. But Feng Tianyin had no such concerns. She could leave whenever she wanted, and the true core of power revolved around her, regardless of her location.

Therefore, only the High Priest could freely leave the center of power, while others had to regard Xiayi as an arena for power struggles.

Gengtana and Yu Xue, who remained where they were, exchanged a glance and nodded to each other.

Get busy!

Feng Tianyin always single-handedly handled a large number of tasks. Without her, not only would efficiency decrease, but many decisions would also require the authority of the High Priest, and there was also her special intelligence-gathering ability...

In short, we must do everything we can to fill the gaps.

“Speaking of which, why don’t you also study psychic powers?” Gergentana suddenly suggested. “At least extending your lifespan wouldn’t be difficult.”

"I've never had any talent, and it's too late for me to start now. At best, it's just about maintaining a healthy lifestyle."

A hint of melancholy crept into Yu Xue's voice.

The maintenance of power kept her looking young, but it also inevitably led to graying temples and wrinkles on her face, leaving the marks of time. Her energy remained, but her physical strength was not what it used to be.

Of course, in the eyes of others, he appears even more reserved and composed, exuding an aura of authority without anger.

"Fine."

"It's a pity you didn't catch the right time. Psychic energy is more abundant now than before. If you had been immersed in it from a young age, I could have helped you."

"Thank you for your kindness, Great Prophet, but I think this is fine too."

The two tacitly stopped the conversation and began approving the documents.

A military order can move mountains in all directions.

Despite the long period of peace, the Great Qian Dynasty maintained extremely high military efficiency, with all key personnel acting swiftly as the imperial edict was transmitted.

The large group of people began to assemble, with Xiayi as the central hub for coordination.

First, the Imperial Guards opened the armory, fully armed themselves, and assembled their warhorses.

Then came the border troops.

The main task was to mobilize the troops defending the southern border and issue an immediate alert. Their elite status was sufficient to hold out; the only drawback was a slight shortage in numbers, but defending the city was not difficult.

For many years, Daqian has maintained its sharp edge in military affairs.

Because the battles to annihilate surrounding camps of all sizes, the clearing of infected individuals, and the conquest of the grasslands in cooperation with the vassal states... have never been unfamiliar.

"Assemble! Assemble at the drill ground!"

"Everyone put on your armor and check your equipment. Make sure you have enough arrows and shields. Line up in half an hour."

The officers quickly completed the deployment by battalion.

Upon hearing this, everyone's faces lit up with excitement. As members of the Imperial Guard selected from various regions, they naturally looked forward to fighting and making contributions. They were not the type to waste time staying in the capital. They were eager to get out and about.

Although they received good treatment, they actually envied the border troops for always having battles to fight.

He always had military merits.

The deployment of the Imperial Guards now must be a major event.

The Imperial Guard of the Great Qian Dynasty was not a "pig farm" organization infiltrated by the sons of various officials. Instead, it was always selected from the best of the best. Since the High Priest was not afraid of being threatened and even guarded against the Imperial Guard, resources were allocated to it, and a fierce and powerful army was eventually trained.

They are a sharp blade, not too far from the south, and can coordinate with the border troops.

Each camp is being mobilized at the fastest speed, carrying Feng Tianyin's orders.

Even if someone is resting at home, they will rush over immediately upon hearing the military order. Assembling is always a sacred and serious matter, signifying that the response to the crisis in the Great Qian Dynasty cannot be delayed.

Deng Kaixuan, as a general, summoned all the officers.

Looking around, many of the people are already fresh faces, and the morale of the younger generation in the military is soaring.

"Our target is the southern barbarians."

These words made everyone more serious, showing no sign of looking down on the other party, after all, it was a battle in a relatively unfamiliar place.

be careful.

Moreover, everyone has heard about some frictions lately. Due to water conservancy projects, there are also frictions between Yuhuopan and the surrounding city-states, which are similar to the conflicts in the Western Regions river valleys back then.

"We'll set off once we've met the High Priest—"

Before she finished speaking, Feng Tianyin, dressed in military uniform, had already arrived, and the generals immediately saluted and greeted her.

"We have no shortage of supplies along the way. Let's move quickly and first go to Cuiwei City to integrate with the border army's logistics before heading to the battlefield."

She finished speaking and mounted her horse without looking back.

Everyone realized that the meaning wasn't just directed at the barbarians.

To be honest, these are just some random, low-quality troops that aren't worth the Imperial Guard's attention. They're clearly taking this opportunity to put pressure on some city-states.

That's great.

Fighting the barbarians wasn't enough; those ragtag bunch wouldn't take much effort at all. The important thing was the potential siege, and this time the High Priest genuinely intended to take the city with simple, direct brute force.

The generals immediately understood and followed him into battle.

Within a single day, the entire Imperial Guard camp was deserted. Together with the troops stationed in surrounding camps, suburbs, and towns, a total of 5000 men marched south in a grand procession.

In the history of the frugal Daqian Dynasty, it was rare to see such a terrifying scale of operations, especially with cavalry as the main force.

The land reclamation has been going on for a long time.

It is time to achieve extraordinary feats.

All that time spent raising horses has paid off.

In fact, the "per capita ownership of warhorses" in the Great Qian Dynasty was quite exaggerated. Such productivity was achieved by stacking up a large number of benefits, which resulted in a huge cavalry legion. When they gathered together, the earth trembled with thunder.

Smoke and dust billowed into the sky, banners obscured the heavens, and the army marched relentlessly southward.

Cuiwei City.

As the largest city in the south of the Great Qian Dynasty and a current gateway for development, it boasts a large population and abundant resources.

It already had a large number of handicraft workshops, and now it's even busier.

Because the authorities issued an emergency order.

Notices were posted everywhere: "To alleviate the military supplies on the southern front, orders will be issued and production will be prioritized," "Curfew imposed, security strengthened," "Caravans are strictly restricted to the market, and road occupation is prohibited to delay the transport of military supplies," and "Temporary auxiliary soldiers are to be recruited for transport." The whole city was in an uproar.

All of them bore the signature and seal of He Wan, the city lord and concurrently the city lord of Yuhuopan, and the orders were strict.

Military affairs take priority.

The urgent documents were sent to Cuiwei first, and then to Xiayi. From that time on, the entire city began to work hard to produce logistical supplies.

All the workshops were bustling with activity, filled with the sounds of workers chanting.

The road was patrolled by soldiers who were constantly carrying arrows, armor, logs and stones onto the city walls.

The suburbs will remain on high alert, ready to evacuate into the city at any time.

Before the main force arrived, they had only one idea:

Guard.

However, they weren't entirely stationed there, as some border troops were stationed at Yuhuopan and others at Cuiwei. They were elite troops and best suited to support the front lines, though necessary orders would be required.

Inside the temple office, He Wan paced back and forth with her hands behind her back, looking anxious.

Why haven't you replied yet?

The surrounding officers exchanged glances, including Bayar, who looked rather somber, as everyone was under pressure from the enemy.

They were awaiting orders from Xiayi. After all, they could make their own decisions regarding defense, but when it came to the complexities of offense, they had to consult headquarters…

Most of the time.

“According to the laws of the Great Qian Dynasty, I have the authority to sign a transfer order at this critical juncture.”

These words shocked everyone present. Theoretically, the city lord certainly had this authority; it was clearly written in black and white. However, military matters were prone to taboos. What if they displeased the High Priest?