You became an emperor by letting me AFK.

The hydrological conditions in the south are excellent, but they won't be given away to the conquerors; they must be developed. I've seen the relevant maps; the potential is huge, but it may require a century of sustained and dedicated cultivation and management.

Yu Xue then led the discussion on ensuring the supply of military materials.

She then asked Gergentana, who was reading letters in the priest's inner sanctum, "Your Excellency, is there any news related to psychic powers?"

Although this person does not directly interfere in administration, it is necessary for him to attend court discussions to ensure that the top leaders cooperate with each other.

"no problem."

The girl with black hair and black eyes smiled.

“I was worried that an excessive war would cause pollution, but it seems that Feng Tianyin had even considered this. After the descent of the Heavenly Dao, those guys dare not easily use it to infiltrate the mortal world, so now there is a good window of opportunity.”

Her judgment further solidified the decisions of the permanent senior clerks.

The war in the South requires a slow and meticulous approach...

But you have to be quick.

However, they believed that Feng Tianyin on the front lines was capable of handling the situation, since it wasn't like an expedition to the northern tribes.

The prosperous and boundless Southern Blessed Plains are perfect for the cavalry legions of the Great Qian Dynasty.

Meanwhile, a large army is gathering at the training ground by the fishing fire.

The vast military camp located on the outskirts of the city was now bustling with activity, with thousands of horses galloping and gathering in one place. They had been stationed here for the time being, and most of the time they did not disturb the city's daily life and production.

Moreover, being outdoors is beneficial for the warhorses to conserve their energy and are already at their peak condition.

The gain is fully covered.

Feng Tianyin rode her horse past the front of the group, and one could see a series of effects such as [Revenge Battle], [Special Attack Against Barbarians], and [Morale Boost], which were stacked quite high, and rarely so full.

Using it only to attack barbarian camps seems like a waste.

She asked the person next to her, "Other city-states have been making overtures these past few days, but the Southern Plains city-state hasn't responded yet?"

"indeed."

During the reorganization and rest period, city-states gradually replied, expressing their submission upon seeing the strength of ten thousand iron hooves. Some directly wrote that they accepted the fiefdom, while others kept begging for mercy...

Most of them are opportunists and lack key factors; we need to make an example of them.

Deng Kaixuan said, "High Priest, let's just attack the Southern Plains."

Zhang Zhongsi objected, saying, "We must consider the army's siege capabilities, since we were originally prepared for field battles."

The two generals held differing opinions.

Feng Tianyin stated confidently: "The Southern Plains city-state has never been conquered, and as a river node in the central part of the northern plains, it is somewhat proud, unlike the others who are so weak. So many city-states are watching its reaction."

"Yes, I've also heard that City Lord Song Yan has a bit of a reclusive style and doesn't want to get too involved in politics."

"That guy just wants to stick to his little patch of land."

She glanced around at the officers engaged in a heated discussion and continued:

"No one can stand aside. Since the Southern Plains city-state is in a crucial position, it must be effectively controlled. Whether or not it is willing to be enfeoffed is secondary."

"clear."

The high priest has made a decision to conquer this city-state as a new frontier, forming a coordinated force with Yuhuopan to jointly protect the large northern plain in the middle for future development.

At Feng Tianyin's command, bugles sounded, war drums thundered, and banners pointed into the distance.

The cavalry, numbering over ten thousand, thundered across the land, raising clouds of dust that stretched to the sky as they traversed the vast plains, swiftly passing the verdant meadows and disappearing into the horizon.

The people at the city gate were still watching them go.

After all, there are locals among them, and this is a fight for the safety of Yuhuopan, a counterattack against a powerful enemy.

"Giddy up!"

The whip cracked through the air, the steed neighed, and the blade was drawn and aimed at the south.

How could one not feel honored to witness such a magnificent military display? For the people of Daqian, this was the first time they had mobilized such a large-scale cavalry force, numbering over ten thousand. It was a test for the entire system, but also an absolutely spectacular sight.

People prayed for victory and gazed at the scene for a long time.

He Wan, perched atop the main gate tower, leaned on the railing, gazing into the distance with a gleam in his eyes and a surge of pride welling up within him. He murmured expectantly:

"This is a historic moment. Supplying such an army is certainly a testament to our capabilities."

"Are you always so positive and optimistic in your thinking?"

Bayar truly admired his colleague's unwavering perseverance in everything he did, and the latter nodded with a smile.

"This will be an opportunity for many people to get promoted. Just wait and see."

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Northern section of the Great Plains.

The shepherd tribe is shrouded in tension, and it's not just this unremarkable large tribe; its neighbors are also living in fear.

Although they each have a force of tens of thousands, what can they do when they encounter the elite of the Great Qian Dynasty?

Given their vengeful nature, they will surely seek revenge.

Since the defeat at the Battle of Yuhuopan, everyone has been building high walls, stockpiling grain, and constructing fortifications to try to stop the inevitable enemy. Don't have any wishful thinking; it's impossible.

Engage them.

—This is their only remaining option.

Because Feng Tianyin never gave the barbarian camps any choice, they almost all became slave resource locations.

Her expansion was largely due to the contributions of slaves, who were almost always killed on sight. Over the years, she has become "notorious" among the barbarian tribes, as all the capture operations related to the Great Qian Dynasty were carried out by her.

It was thanks to these camps that the Great Qian Dynasty was able to keep training its troops without stopping.

When faced with a formidable enemy, we must unite.

Therefore, the tribes quickly reached a consensus to fight together, but their resolve wavered when defeated soldiers kept arriving.

That day, another small group of defeated soldiers returned.

The guards at the entrance of the shepherd tribe immediately greeted them; the group of familiar faces were exhausted.

They quickly bandaged his wounds and gave him water and food, which the man began to eat and drink voraciously. After a while, he wolfed down his food and began to cry.

"It's terrible, everyone else died in front of the city walls."

"Don't rush, speak slowly, the more details the better. We need to know as much information as possible about the Great Qian Dynasty."

Hearing their lively activity, the other barbarians also gathered around. Everyone has the desire to watch a spectacle, and when it involves the life and death of their own families, they couldn't help but care, so they listened intently.

Fiasco.

The core idea is this one point, but the specifics are mostly complaints:

"The fishing wall is too tenacious. It is clearly an unfinished city wall, but it has been stubbornly resisting our offensive."

“Those guys are too fierce…and for some reason, when the city was about to fall, it seemed that some special power descended, making those Daqian people fearless of death. Even when they were injured, they continued to fight as if they were not afraid of pain, as if they had been corrupted.”

Be puzzled.

The barbarian camps have also dealt with warp-contaminated monsters, and they are equally fearless and never back down.

There was an atmosphere on both sides that activated primal biological fears.

"But we didn't have time to think about it anymore, because it was pointless. The Imperial Guards of the Great Qian Dynasty were about to arrive..."

He recounted the process vividly.

What happens when barbarian infantry encounters elite cavalry? The outcome is predictable. The disparity in training, equipment, morale, physical strength, and discipline between the two sides is too great; these differences, accumulated over time, create an insurmountable chasm.

Dead.

As expected, he suffered a crushing defeat and returned home, his body bandaged and his face contorted in a mournful expression. His pitiful state spoke volumes about the horror of the battlefield, leaving those around him speechless with fear, unable to look north.

The shepherd tribe's shaman comforted them, saying, "Rest well; it's safe here for now."

"You should be grateful for the emergence of psionic energy in this era, which has improved everyone's physical condition to some extent. This kind of injury would have killed you two years ago."

Several men carried this small group of defeated soldiers to rest.

However, the gloom in everyone's hearts grew heavier, and they could not see the future.

These days, the leader has sent people to try to communicate and unite, but everyone is doing their own thing and has no confidence in the alliance. The previous experience has severely dampened everyone's enthusiasm.

Moreover, without the covert mediation of city-states, the relationships between barbarians were actually quite tense.

They often fight over water weapons.

Each time, several people would be killed, leading to enmity, or even generations of enemies.

Those grudges are not easily let go; they are probably even greater than the hatred for the Great Qian Dynasty. Moreover, many people have already leaned towards the Heavenly Dao Sect's faith, and even wish for divine soldiers to descend from the heavens.

"It's alright. The treatment of slaves in the Great Qian Dynasty is much better than before. At least they won't use you to death."

"Moreover, slaves can become free citizens."

"That's right, the accumulation process is also shorter than before..."

"What nonsense are you talking about? It's so discouraging."

"I'm starting from the worst-case scenario. You'll feel more at ease when we face the great Qian Dynasty."

Some people believe we should start with a bottom-line mentality, which will always lead to improvement. Others think we're doomed, that everyone will become slaves and eventually die from exhaustion.

The two sides started hurling insults at each other, then began pushing and shoving, and even picked up farm tools, seemingly on the verge of a fight.

"Hello! "

Suddenly another group of people passed by in a hurry, followed by many other barbarians.

The group that had been fighting immediately stopped, because the atmosphere around them was tense. It was less like a passing by and more like a family fleeing a disaster…

"what happened?"

"The Imperial Guards of the Great Qian Dynasty have attacked! Our tribes have already started fighting. You should run away quickly."

They didn't seem to be lying; many of them were clearly injured.

The group from the shepherd tribe looked at each other in dismay, terrified and unable to make up their minds. In their panic, they instinctively began to hide inside the camp, hoping for a sense of security from the high walls.

The refugees were disgusted by their lack of resistance, but then they thought, what's the point of taking action when you have two legs to walk?