You became an emperor by letting me AFK.

"Even if we start another war, it will only be a death sentence. If we cause more casualties, it will only destabilize the situation."

"Anyway, quite a few people have already become believers in the Heavenly Dao Sect."

"How about we invite a priest to stay?"

"For no other reason than that we can let them handle the occasional subspace contamination. Let's cooperate for now."

"Why not have a proper talk with them? Back then, the tribes of the northern deserts even went to war with the Great Qian Dynasty, despite having different beliefs. Didn't they still manage to merge? I think those Khans are doing quite well."

"Indeed, we can strive for a fiefdom; there's no need to fight to a conclusion."

"The guys in the south are also eyeing the plains, but they're a bit stingy and can't see the good deals."

"Stop talking nonsense and contact them now."

The leaders of the various city-states quickly reached a consensus: to communicate with the Great Qian Dynasty. Therefore, they all simultaneously initiated an action:

diplomatic.

At the very least, you should grasp the other party's attitude to avoid being completely clueless.

The legendary High Priest resides by the Fishing Fire Shore, a shorter distance than Xia Yi, allowing for quick communication. This also reduces concerns, as a direct march into the heart of Da Qian would inevitably cause trouble and invite various speculations and conjectures; it's better to discuss matters at home.

They had a good impression of Feng Tianyin. Who doesn't like a trustworthy, virtuous, and intelligent partner?

This person also displayed tolerance and magnanimity.

For example, many people who organized resistance in the Western Regions valleys were forgiven, even though that great diplomat, Coron, was once an enemy.

And didn't the Great Khan Erbala also enfeoff vassal states?

How gentle.

Under her influence, even the power struggles in the Great Qian Dynasty became milder, with the only options being resignation or early retirement. In other places, the standard package of services would be being killed or having one's home confiscated by political enemies.

While it's partly because they weren't paid as high salaries as the civil servants of the Great Qian Dynasty, this is enough to demonstrate the difference in their social dynamics.

...These factors formed the basis for their willingness to communicate.

The messengers, carrying hope, set off swiftly.

Even the Southern Plains city-state was preparing to send envoys, thanks to the decisive decision of its city lord, Song Yan.

"My lord, is it true?" the confidants asked anxiously. "Given our understanding of the Great Qian Dynasty, their intelligence network should already know about our behind-the-scenes activities. Perhaps we should communicate with the South?"

"madness"

He sneered and continued, "It's just a tug-of-war of waiting for the best bidder; it's too early to make a decision."

After saying that, Song Yan ignored him and continued to sunbathe with his eyes closed.

The reason I was secretly instigating this was to see what my opponent was capable of, so that the centuries-old foundation of the Southern Plains city-state could have a good place to go. Those with a shorter vision simply couldn't understand it.

The cowards were all terrified by Daqian's victory.

Song Yan was certain that Feng Tianyin was a shrewd strategist who wouldn't rashly escalate the war; otherwise, there should be news of a large-scale troop mobilization by now. The distance between the two sides created a time lag in communication, but the High Priest should also be waiting.

Waiting for the messenger.

She was orchestrating the atmosphere of panic on the Great Plains to create influence.

"My lord, the envoys are all ready. How should we negotiate with the Great Qian? Will that high priest make things difficult for us?"

"The key lies in the attitude of the other city-states. Don't try to figure out Feng Tianyin's intentions; you're not on the same level, and you'll be played for a fool... I estimate the trend is to join on the premise of striving for autonomy, but the specifics are all just talk, and it will probably take a long time."

"I will keep in touch with you."

"Yes, Lord City Lord, we shall depart immediately."

The envoys from the Southern Plains city-state set off with gifts, and the entire caravan sped northward.

They traveled along the route for trade between the two sides, and given the flat plains, reaching their destination wasn't difficult; it all depended on the interplay between the various parties.

Song Yan watched his subordinates leave with a sigh.

The future fate of millions depends on the judgment of the Great Qian Dynasty. Chapter 95: Heaven Accepts and Renovates the New City (6K)

On the way to the fishing lights.

Inside the carriage, Bayar was swaying and shaking his head, seeing stars, and only managed to steady himself by holding onto the railing inside the carriage.

She swayed aimlessly, feeling dizzy, and it took a lot of effort for the priestess beside her to catch her.

It's too shaky and too fast, it's really hard to handle.

"...Aren't you known as the daughter of the grasslands? You can't even handle this?"

He Wan, sitting opposite, remained perfectly still, even when tilted at a large angle, she could still hold the documents and write in red ink, her handwriting still beautiful, and she exchanged new documents with the clerk with fluent and graceful movements.

What a special skill!

This scene reminded her of the time when Feng Tianyin was on her way back with her master, Gegentana, and she was in the same situation.

The high-ranking officials in the central temple were all somewhat exceptional.

"It's too fast, and the road conditions aren't good either."

"...We must arrive with this batch of supplies as quickly as possible to avoid any accidents to the High Priest. As for the road conditions, they're probably due to the frequent passage of large armies; there's no way around it, we'll have to maintain them later. Make a memorandum and apply for funding." Although the Great Qian Dynasty has a well-developed road network, the traffic load has never been small.

Very busy.

Large quantities of supplies were frequently transported to and from the area, and the roadbed materials of that era were not very resistant to pressure. Repairs were common and expensive, and only the national treasury could afford such a terrible expense.

Other small countries or city-states could not afford to maintain it.

Bayar lifted the curtain to breathe in the fresh air, smelling the dampness of morning dew after a midsummer night, accompanied by the scent of grass.

It just rained a little.

It seemed to have given the surrounding scenery a touch of elegance, making it even more vibrant. The sun's angle was just right, the temperature relatively gentle, and the heat it emitted evaporated water vapor, rising into the clouds with a touch of haziness.

She calmed down a little, patting her chest to regain her composure.

My spiritual cultivation is still lacking.

Currently, apart from the Great Prophets, the priests of the Great Qian mainly accumulate power through meditation under ideal daily conditions and release it through a medium.

It's a bit primitive.

It's inconvenient, but it's also an option when psychic energy is weak, because as Teacher Gergentana once said:

"It's far too early for the extraordinary to prevail."

Therefore, the priests, who should have gained enhanced physical fitness, were instead somewhat hindered in their training due to meditation, while some generals who specialized in combat were more adept at using psionic energy in the combat environment. It can only be said that everyone has their own expertise.

"Get ready, aren't you supposed to assist the High Priest in performing the blessing this time?"

"Of course, I will try my best."

"After that, whether from a legal or blessing perspective, Yuhuopan became a city of Daqian. I can say that I have accomplished something."

After closing the document, He Wan looked ahead and smiled.

When Teacher Yu Xue casually assigned her to this position, she was still very young and not considered experienced in the political arena of the temple. Yet, she was entrusted with a heavy responsibility and stumbled along the way, which is truly remarkable.

In the blink of an eye, we have crossed eras.

The people of Daqian truly felt the atmosphere of the classical era, such as the increasingly rich spiritual energy.

They even seemed to have improved their physical fitness somewhat.

According to Daqian's data monitoring, the annual flu season has weakened, the incidence rate has decreased, and the mortality rate has plummeted. For example, many elderly people who used to suffer from back pain and hunchbacks have suddenly started to do farm work and are indeed healthy.

Many people even see the fading of signs of aging such as wrinkles and age spots.

Even more remarkably, those who grow their third tooth are said to live longer.

Blessings!

Everyone attributes this to it, and according to the academy's research, it is indeed inextricably linked to the Heavenly Dao; however, further research is still underway...

“We’re almost there, it’s finally going to end.” Bayar peered out expectantly.

She also looked out into the distance.

In just a few days, most of the northern section of the city wall was repaired, and it was already at a level where it could be relied upon for defense. This is the side facing our own people, so it's easy to imagine that the outer city wall would be even more fortified.

The engineering efficiency of the Daqian people is often astonishing, even to their own people.

In terms of time, it wasn't even enough for the glutinous rice mortar to completely cool, solidify, and bond together, yet it was successfully erected, resembling a towering city wall, strong enough to defend against foreign enemies.

Imperial guards were standing watch at the entrance.

They were all tall and fully armed, exuding a murderous aura, clearly having been through a bloody battle.

Border troops were also on guard nearby, maintaining the same orderly posture.

As expected, the two most powerful armies in the Great Qian Dynasty are gathered here.

I feel incredibly safe.

Their equipment, training, discipline, and troop quality were all top-notch. Seeing them, the outcome was no surprise. How could mere barbarians possibly conquer them? Even with a numerical advantage, quality is more important than quantity.

He Wan stepped down from the carriage, greeted the other party, and handed over the supplies.

This time, she brought not only supplies from Cuiwei City, but also a large amount of grain transported from the mainland.

Logistics is the lifeline, and Daqian has always valued it, especially since this place is not far from the mainland and can be mobilized on a large scale. This convoy was a grand procession, fully loaded with supplies.

Thank you all.

"The High Priest is waiting for you all at the City Lord's Mansion. Go quickly."

The clerks hurried over and were astonished to see Feng Tianyin, who was sitting in the main seat, receiving a large number of envoys, who seemed to be speaking eloquently.

Judging from their appearance and attire, they must have come from different city-states. Their speech was elegant, and their style was similar to that of the Great Qian Dynasty.

Appearance-wise, it's acceptable.

"Please go back first, everyone. I have an urgent matter to attend to."

Upon hearing this, He Wan and Bayar exchanged a glance and also adopted a hurried demeanor.

In reality, it was not so. The two were simply fulfilling their duties by transporting supplies from Cuiwei City to Yuhuopan. One of them was temporarily in charge of the new city's administration, and the other was presiding over the upcoming prayer ceremony. It wasn't an urgent matter, and it was probably just an excuse to ask them to leave.

but.

In the eyes of the high priest, presiding over the ceremony and communicating with the heavens was indeed of paramount importance; he was almost too lazy to lie.