You became an emperor by letting me AFK.

"Thank you both for making such a long trip."

"Everything is for the Great Qian Dynasty, and also for His Majesty," they answered in unison.

Feng Tianyin nodded in satisfaction and then said, "As you all saw just now, those city-states are getting impatient, hoping to get a guarantee of security from me, and they're even considering merging. Although I didn't agree directly, there's definitely going to be a lot of turmoil on the plains." Just as she expected.

This situation arose amidst continuous public opinion instigation.

Letting them cool off for a while will allow those arrogant fools to calm down and prevent them from making unrealistic demands.

He Wan immediately chimed in: "They underestimated the power of the Great Qian. I think it is necessary to continue to demonstrate our military strength in one fell swoop, and wiping out those large barbarian camps is one way to do so."

“That’s right, a blessing ceremony can also intimidate them,” Bayar suggested.

"That's what I planned to do when I called you here."

Feng Tianyin was well aware of her subordinates' abilities.

Because she not only scanned and memorized all the files, but also made some deductions, she could gain a more comprehensive understanding of a person, based on just one standard:

reliability.

The black-and-white-haired girl praised the two people bowing before her without reservation:

“You will be my support in the Southern Operation. He Wan, you have made your own judgments at critical moments, and you are courageous and decisive. As for basic administrative tasks, such as collecting taxes and adjudicating cases, these are just basic requirements.”

"Those who only know the basics will never be able to enter the court."

Upon hearing this, the pupils of the onlookers shrank, and they understood the implied meaning.

On the one hand, it affirms the decision of the Lord of Cuiwei City and provides endorsement; on the other hand, outstanding hidden abilities can lead to promotion.

Not even thirty years old yet!

Although all the current members of the Council were once young talents, the average age of the temple is indeed rising, and it is quite remarkable for the Council to be able to enter the ranks of permanent senior clerks.

However, it probably won't be that fast, provided that He Wan first becomes a permanent senior clerk, and then is selected from among the best to enter the court council.

Even so, she said gratefully, "Thank you for your guidance, High Priest."

“Bayar, you did a good job too. You assisted He Wan in maintaining Cuiwei City as a rear base. The garrison is very grateful for your efforts. As expected, the person that Gegentana recommended to me is truly capable.”

"Please just leave it to me."

Compared to the reserved nature of someone from a clerk background, she was much more direct, smiling and revealing a row of pearly teeth.

The priest promotion mechanism is not that complicated, but the higher the position, the better.

"good."

Feng Tianyin was very satisfied with their performance.

The next step is to launch a campaign to conquer the Southern Blessed Plains, which requires a sufficiently solid rear area. He Wan and Bayar have proven themselves in Cuiwei City, and she can rest assured that they are capable of managing logistics, as they are stationed at Yuhuopan. The Daqian army is not short of talent and can always select elite soldiers and generals, but those who can shoulder the heavy responsibility of logistics are few and far between.

"How is the situation on the mainland? What is the reaction to the war?"

She talked about other situations.

Although permission prompts may occasionally appear, theoretical knowledge is ultimately superficial. To truly understand, one must listen to reports, or at least hear from multiple perspectives; otherwise, relying on only one side is unreliable.

Upon hearing this, not only the two officials in charge, but also others gave their own reports:

I volunteer for the mission.

—This is the fighting spirit of the Great Qian Dynasty right now.

Faced with the perilous situation by the fishing lights and the barbarian invasion, how could this be tolerated? The crowd was filled with righteous indignation.

Their reaction was within Feng Tianyin's expectations. After all, both the long-term national policy of expansionism and related military strategies were increasing the belligerence index, and it was important to control the trend of thought.

The report did not focus on the mood of the participants; the key issue was logistics.

The inland regions, led by Xiayi, are continuously sending more supplies, and a large number of reinforcements are also on their way. This can temporarily relieve the exhausted border troops; combat effectiveness has a shelf life, and it's impossible to keep using them to the point of exhaustion indefinitely.

That's why the road is put to the test.

The Daqian machine, which has been in operation for many years, still shows no signs of aging or sluggishness, and it will be activated at high speed once wartime arrives.

This behemoth of productivity from the classical era is continuously supplying a vast amount of resources.

He Wan proactively handed over the documents: "Your Majesty, the list is here."

Feng Tianyin quickly grasped the list of supplies with a single glance.

That's enough.

It's likely that Yu Xue and Gegentana, who were stationed at the rear, were also quite angry upon hearing the dangerous battle report. How could a mere group of barbarians attack repeatedly, even plotting a night raid? What if they successfully stole our chickens? Wouldn't that disrupt the logistical supply to the front lines?

What they can do is increase security measures for transportation and increase the supply of materials.

The simple and direct approach is to increase investment to leverage the advantages of Daqian's sheer size.

You can't make a country poor by fighting. As long as you keep conquering territory and creating a cycle, you'll make a fortune. Given the size of the country, the expenditures are unlikely to cause it any problems.

Parasites were what weakened the giant.

The highly efficient Daqian region had an extremely high resource utilization rate, which was far superior to the makeshift leadership of a city-state riddled with problems.

Those guys have no idea who they've messed with.

Even from a distance, Feng Tianyin could feel the anger of the two. In a fit of rage, she began to allocate all the essential resources and send them to the front lines, ensuring that they would be well-fed and strong enough to fight.

Top-notch operations!

Seeing these things put her at ease; she figured she would have plenty of resources to come.

"That concludes the handover of supplies. Keep the transfer in place." Feng Tianyin looked around seriously and said, "The next task is more important: to conduct a blessing ceremony to seek divine favor. This is a rare opportunity, so proceed with caution."

After hearing this, everyone nodded solemnly.

The fishing boats were in ruins and needed rebuilding. Having just experienced the ravages of war, the area was scarred and the people were somewhat demoralized.

Foreign troops may not have a clear understanding, but how could the border troops who have been here for a long time not understand? The local residents are often dejected.

understand.

Many families are deeply saddened by the loss of a close family member.

However, we cannot allow this gloomy mood to fester, as it could cause people to lose faith in the construction of the new city, and even give rise to thoughts of bad luck, lack of protection, and numerous difficulties...

Even after the initial excitement of victory in the siege, a somber atmosphere lingered.

Feng Tianyin could not allow the morale of the supply cities at the outposts during the expedition across the Great Plains to remain low; that would be too unsettling, and she dared not entrust her back to them.

It's time to sweep away the deep-seated problems.

So she ordered a grand and elaborate blessing ceremony to be prepared.

The experienced Bayar took the initiative to carry out the publicity work, working with the temple priests by the fishing fire to organize it, while also publicly performing baptisms, blessings, and presiding over a collective funeral for the victims.

Despite being called "Chief Disciple of the Great Prophet," she was still highly respected, and the people valued the blessings bestowed upon her.

This can be considered an explanation to the heroes who fought so hard.

Rest in peace.

Meanwhile, High Priestess Feng Tianyin also stepped in to help with the resettlement work; with her as the pillar of support, things wouldn't fall into chaos. As for the specific tasks, they were all handed over to He Wan, who proved her abilities.

The religious activities of the two priests finally dispelled some of the gloomy atmosphere at the fishing fireside.

In fact, there is also a trace of subspace power within it.

It's not as serious as pollution, nor can we say there's any mastermind behind it. Rather, in the world of Terra, excessively negative collective emotions can trigger unexpected disasters. This is a natural phenomenon, a rule.

It is the price of psionic power.

Fortunately, Feng Tianyin and Bayar were sufficient to purify the situation, proving that religious activities had become an integral part of the daily lives of the people of Daqian.

It relates to funerals, comforting, prayers, and solace... and is also a way to express one's yearning for the Way of Heaven.

To this day, they happen to have a stroke of luck:

The high priest officially announced that he would formally pray and report to the heavens that Yuhuopan would be added to the new city.

Choose an auspicious day.

Under the blazing sun, the temple by the fishing fire is adorned with bouquets, banners flutter, colorful flags wave, and incense smoke fills the air.

Temples were of paramount importance to every city in the Great Qian Dynasty.

They share a similar architectural style, yet each is distinct, all towering majestically in the city center, serving a religious function. Nearby, pavilions and towers often serve a political purpose, acting as offices.

Even amidst the chaos of war, the temple remained unscathed.

Despite the overwhelming force of the barbarian alliance, they ultimately failed to conquer the city or even enter its walls. Thus, the temple remained standing proudly, seemingly displaying its resilience.

As solid as a rock.

Feng Tianyin, dressed in her finest attire and wearing a fragrant leaf crown, ascended the steps amidst a sea of ​​people.

She walked along the red carpet, with Bayar leading a group of priests who held up the ceremonial procession beside her, exuding extraordinary grace. Their psychic powers merged, supporting the girl at the very center, even making her long hair shimmer.

The group slowly climbed the steps, and only when everyone looked up could they see each other.

People around the fishing lights were silently praying.

They prayed that their deceased loved ones could return to the heavens, be reborn under their protection, and prosper together with the Great Qian Dynasty.

People always place their most beautiful imaginations on real miracles, and the High Priest and the Way of Heaven responded just right. At this moment, a magnificent aura seemed to resonate between heaven and earth.

Psychic Ascension!

Those who were not at the same level only felt a strange sense of righteousness, but Feng Tianyin saw it clearly.

It was a mixed aura, different from that of the subspace, and a dazzling light.

Driven by the positive soul unique to humankind.

In fact, subspace is not without its merits. It is not a "septic tank" that is almost useless as commonly understood. Rather, a "waste station" can actually yield good things, but it is necessary to distinguish them. In practice, most of the items are dangerous.

In contrast, positive energy dominates the world today, especially the spiritual energy generated by people with hope.

Faith is converging!

Sensing their phoenix-like voices, they calmed their minds and continued their stroll, ascending the altar as if on a pilgrimage.

As she moved, the civil and military officials present became even more solemn.

This is a rare and grand occasion.