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None of those present were high-ranking central officials who had long been immersed in the altars and temples, nor had they been close to Feng Tianyin and were unaware of her style.

Although that person was renowned throughout the world, once he reached this position, he still had his own judgment.

Besides, your competitors also hope you make a mistake.

If the responsibility for the unauthorized troop mobilization is truly investigated, and someone makes a fuss about it and reports it to the High Priest, even He Huang, who is a disciple of Yu Xue, will be in danger, which will definitely cause a lot of trouble.

Even Bayar cautiously advised:

"Isn't this too risky? If the front line can hold out, you've already done your duty and won't be held accountable."

"One who only does his/her own job cannot shoulder the responsibility of being a pillar of the nation."

"If you have ambition, you should be more stable."

“We in the Great Qian Dynasty don’t follow that kind of thing. I believe the High Priest can distinguish right from wrong. Let’s take action.”

After speaking, He Huang quickly drafted the troop deployment order, and signed and stamped it, with everyone present as witnesses. Apart from the local garrison troops, 2000 elite troops belonging to the border army on rotation in the rear set off immediately.

Their orders were to support the front lines at Yuhuopan.

The officers who received the documents did not hesitate; they saluted and strode away, and soon the sound of warhorses galloping could be heard.

"You're very decisive."

Bayar marveled. Having come from the grasslands, she and her teacher walked on thin ice, always careful and observant, carefully weighing the Khan's intentions.

She held the top leaders of Daqian in awe and even fear.

I never expected that the student taught by the First Permanent Senior Clerk would be so outstanding.

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He Wan didn't reply, but instead stared at the city's defense map before her, carefully examining it and outlining several locations. She then nodded thoughtfully, finally looking at her colleague:

"Don't just sit idly by. Right now, we need priests like you to maintain order, boost morale, and get everyone back to production."

"Even idiots who can't go to the workshop to help can go outside the city to dig trenches."

"Understood, I will assist you."

Locally, the inner and outer shrines actually supported each other. The former was mainly responsible for religious activities and discipline, ensuring that its implementation reached the people and cooperating with the city lord. The latter, on the other hand, handled administrative affairs and responded to the capital's orders at any time; it was a cooperative relationship.

The two not only worked together to build Cuiwei City, but also took on the task of developing new areas, sharing both glory and hardship.

Achieving political success depends not only on one's own efforts but also on inspiring teammates.

Otherwise, it will be difficult to achieve anything.

Outstanding ability is one aspect, but being able to lead a team is another. This is something Yu Xue repeatedly taught He Wan, even to someone of barbarian origin.

According to his rank, Bayar had to obey orders, so he quickly left.

The city lord's mansion and the temple jointly organized manpower to begin fortifying the city's defenses in an orderly manner, but the key lay in another matter:

logistics.

He Wan, who was in charge of the central command, opened the granaries and distributed grain, using her maximum authority to dispatch horses, mules, and a series of supplies to the front lines in a continuous stream, while also instructing every household to prepare for the defense of the city.

She didn't expect the lonely city by the fishing lights to last long.

Although there were natural barriers of rivers, the defenses were never fully constructed.

The unfinished parts are worrying, but we can't afford to worry about them any longer. We can only recruit soldiers to strengthen the city's defenses while simultaneously organizing production; we absolutely cannot afford to hinder the front lines…

Day three.

The Imperial Guards, who had traveled through the night, arrived early in the morning with thunderous hoofbeats, their horses clattering in the light of dawn.

Feng Tianyin stood at the front of the line, shading her eyes with her hand as she looked out over the city wall, which had risen another notch.

The surrounding towns are becoming increasingly lively.

However, the expansion has mainly been directed southward. In recent years, the area of ​​influence of Cuiwei City has been deliberately kept away from Xiayi, and the city has been expanding towards the plains.

It has now become a huge city.

Back when it was still a "forest farm camp," it looked completely uncivilized.

"Welcome, High Priest."

He Wan and the other officials from the city lord's mansion bowed, while Feng Tianyin immediately dismounted. The two had met a few times and had even worked together at the temple, so there was no need for formalities.

"Report on the situation. I need to know your measures." The direct and to-the-point words made my heart tighten.

The person in question answered fluently, providing detailed information down to a series of numbers, and could even provide details when asked in return.

"Well done, we should seize every second."

Feng Tianyin's direct agreement with He Wan's judgment relieved Bayar and his subordinates.

He is indeed very generous.

The High Priestess holds a transcendent and inviolable position, and wouldn't waste her time on being wary. This transfer, from her perspective, is the city lord fulfilling his authority; conversely, being overly cautious would be seen as unreliable.

Her satisfied expression put the minds of the higher-ups in Cuiwei City at ease.

However, everyone is also aware that supplying such a large army is not an easy task at the moment, even with reinforcements from Xiayi in the rear.

"We need to take our supplies here."

"Is it too much? Won't it delay your storage?" Feng Tianyin asked with concern.

He Wan's resolute answer:

“We’ve had surplus stock all these years, and we’ve been maintaining it. Now we’ll hand it over to the High Priest.”

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Feng Tianyin didn't hesitate; since the local official said there was stock, she would go and get it.

moment.

A large procession arrived at the warehouse. Under He Huang's command, it took several people working together to open the door. The door opened wide without stirring up any dust.

It was even as good as new, and all the usable supplies were still there.

It's clear that some positions are empty, indicating that some were taken away by the border troops, but they have also been replenished.

"You've maintained it very well."

In some small places, Feng Tianyin knew without even looking at the data that there would definitely be shortages. Even if they dared not cause a fire dragon to burn down the warehouse, the maintenance conditions would definitely be poor. But Cuiwei City was brand new and was constantly being upgraded.

No wonder they can guarantee logistics at Yuhuopan; their operations are truly impressive.

Although she allocated more resources because the other party was also in charge of the new city construction, it was not easy to make good use of them without wasting them.

"It's my duty."

He Wan bowed respectfully without saying a word.

Those who frequently correspond with their teachers know a bit about Feng Tianyin's style. She prefers to be straightforward and direct, and emphasizes efficiency in everything she does, otherwise she loses interest.

"We will accept and allocate these supplies as quickly as possible, and thank you, Lord City Lord."

Deng Kaixuan also looked amazed.

We were prepared for a huge deficit, but we didn't expect the young people to be so reliable.

"It's alright, everyone, please send reinforcements as soon as possible. Also, I've received some new information in the past three days: some city-state soldiers have infiltrated the barbarian tribes and are commanding them."

"Tell me about it... Let's find a place."

Feng Tianyin was invited to the office, where He Wan took out the intelligence that had already been categorized.

No matter how small the matter.

The news also came from scouts on the shores of Yuhuo. They had bravely ventured deep behind enemy lines and obtained new information. It was the Southern Plains city-state that was behind it all. Their city lord, Song Yan, was cautious and wary of outsiders. He had indeed initially shown a welcoming attitude towards the Great Qian envoys, but on the other hand, he secretly sabotaged their expansion, thus instigating the barbarians.

The barbarian leader readily agreed, believing that the Great Qian Dynasty was more prosperous, and ended up being used as a pawn.

This was a tentative counterattack against the expansion of the Great Qian Dynasty.

It wasn't just that city-state; several other city-states scattered across the plains were actually observing and waiting to see the attitude of their larger neighbor.

So be it.

Feng Tianyin said, "If this battle doesn't go well, our expansion to the south will be hindered. Let's be more direct. After defeating the barbarians, let's plunder their camps to make an example of them and show them what's what."

"I've heard a lot about the city lord of Nanyuan."

He Yuan continued, "Song Yan is known as the Highland Hermit. This is because his city-state is indeed located on a vast, steep plateau, and he himself lives a secluded life, seemingly devoted to spiritual cultivation. However, he has a unique approach to governance, transforming his territory into what is possibly the most prosperous city-state on the plains, with a population of 6..."

She also mentioned several other city-states that needed to be guarded against, none of which were easy to deal with.

There are also advantages.

Because they also rejected the expansion of the two major southern kingdoms, they secretly instigated the barbarians to use similar methods.

That's how the scouts identified the mastermind—a repeat offender, nothing new. Meanwhile, the two southern countries, being far apart and not particularly expansionist, simply went back to farming after the minor disturbance.

The Great Qian Dynasty can be different now, and it tends to expand militarily.

The entire nation eagerly anticipates his outstanding military achievements.

After all, the military merit reward system designed by Feng Tianyin was very generous, and there were countless examples of people rising to the top in one step, which served as a model.

Everyone hoped to leapfrog through this class, so they were naturally eager to set off.

"We will rest here for a day, and then march as fast as we can to Yuhuopan."

Yes, sir.

Since the high priest had given the order, everyone acted in an orderly manner. The guards' excellent discipline ensured that they did not disturb the people when entering the city and quickly settled into the pre-prepared camp.

Passersby witnessed the discussion, their faces lighting up with delight.

"The reinforcements have finally arrived, and it's the High Priest leading the troops in person? It's been so long."

"We're safe now. This is the Imperial Guard, they're here to wipe out the enemy. Those barbarians are doomed."

“Someone in my family escaped from Yuhuopan; it’s a dangerous place there.”

"I wish I could join the Imperial Guard."

"Indeed, they and the border troops engage in frequent battles, while other stationed troops are relatively less busy. However, their selection criteria are also the most stringent..."