You became an emperor by letting me AFK.

I didn't learn everything, because this person sometimes jumps around like the floor is burning hot.

I can't learn that. It's cute when it's magnified in priests, but it's just plain cringe-worthy when it comes to them.

"Ugh."

Sun Shan, who remained where he was, sighed, thinking that the last time he expanded the temple, it was hard work, and this time would be no exception. Moreover, as everyone knows, Feng Tianyin is a master architect, and her plans are so detailed that they can be followed without much thought, but the scale will not be small.

This man's rare selfishness manifested itself in his large-scale construction projects.

In the myths and legends of the Great Qian Dynasty, many emperors and generals built structures for their own enjoyment. However, she enjoyed the process of building them without claiming ownership; she simply found them beautiful.

Previously, someone heard Feng Tianyin describe the enthusiasm for this plan as:

City: Skyline?

"Stop looking so gloomy. Don't you know how much power the High Priest has given you?"

The one who stopped and turned around was Li Zhengxuan, who ranked third in the first assessment. According to the high priest, he was called the third-ranked scholar.

That person is the type who prefers to be addressed by a code name rather than their real name.

He said meaningfully, "As far as I know, the High Priest won't plan the interior details in detail; you have autonomy. For example, it would be reasonable to have your name, the builder, engraved on it, right? Putting aside these abstract things, you can also collaborate with others on the decoration..."

"That's right, using funds to build connections is making the best use of resources."

"Foreman, you have a great understanding."

“When did I get this nickname?” Sun Shan changed the subject: “But there are indeed many people who hope that I will ‘organize’ the procurement of public funds.”

"This line of work is full of temptations. There are some things you can do, but you must do them in moderation. The High Priest knows everything."

The two of them looked at Feng Tianyin's back.

How could she not notice Li Zhengxuan instructing his colleague? She tacitly agreed. Besides, who knows what the most powerful person in the Great Qian Dynasty is thinking? Perhaps she doesn't care, because the money is already in her own hands. Perhaps she does care, hoping to use funds more efficiently. What is she really thinking?

Only God knows.

"In short, work hard and let your results speak for themselves. You know, many of your colleagues envy you for being in charge of the project."

"I'm exhausted, I'm covered in dust every day."

"Based on my speculation, the High Priest will gradually send down the first batch of officials. Apart from the female officials who will stay by her side for convenience, we will be in charge of various projects one after another. I will need to consult you in the future."

"How did you know?"

"It's a guess, but the High Priest's orders are very logical, consistent, profound yet easy to predict, and predictable stability is her goal."

"No wonder you came in 3rd place. Okay, I got it. See you later."

After saying goodbye, Sun Shan went to the quarry to supervise the work.

He was waiting for the blueprints, but he knew very well that the Phoenix Sound of Zhongqing Stone Architecture would require a lot of materials.

Li Zhengxuan quickly caught up with his superior, who gave his clever and astute subordinate a meaningful glance:

"Your judgment is correct, but everything depends on the city division plan."

Chapter 16 A Powerful Strike

Throughout the summer, Daqian's activities were relatively conservative.

Feng Tianyin deliberately controlled the pace, seemingly encouraging the army to prepare and building the academy on one hand, but in reality, her main focus was on reclaiming land.

Major decisions also revolve around it.

As a result, almost every day there are issues such as land disputes, fighting over irrigation water sources, and people stealing crops...

As a result, reports came in droves, and the temple had become like a neighborhood committee.

The girl in the ceremonial dress sat upright in the main seat, listening listlessly to the accusations below: one side claimed, "They steal our corn at night and beat my dog," while the other side claimed, "These guys were the ones who cut back on the ditch first." Each held their own opinion.

A muddled account.

She judged that this was not a step that could improve efficiency.

With a slight frown, Feng Tianyin instructed, "Li Zhengxuan, you go and do it. Do it according to local customs first, and then set rules after the practice is established."

"Yes, High Priest."

The young man who was called out seemed to have expected it, and greeted the group with a smile.

He knew very well that the reason his superior kept the first batch of qualified candidates around was because he wanted to send them out in different situations, like planting crops. Without giving them tasks to test their skills, even they wouldn't know their practical abilities.

Li Zhengxuan understood that the long-awaited test had finally arrived, so he tactfully led the group to the next room.

"Yu Xue, what do you think is behind this?"

Feng Tianyin asked the girl beside her out of the blue. The girl, who was tidying up the bamboo slips, looked up and her bright eyes lit up. She quickly came up with an answer.

She seemed to be busy the whole time, but she had her ears open and heard about the case.

"We must be impartial..."

The boss's cold face showed no emotion whatsoever. Even if he's known for being incorruptible, surely he wouldn't be like that? So that's not the sentence.

She originally wanted to project an image of fairness and impartiality to pave the way for an opportunity to take charge of a project, but if she is slow to react now, her reputation will decline and she will have no chance at all.

"We are short of water. Our farmland is expanding and our population is growing, but we have less water."

While observing the other person's expression, Yu Xue continued:

“Since there is a water shortage, we need to divert water. Most of the tributaries in Xiayi need to be replenished in the mountains, so we must control that area. Unfortunately, the foot of the mountain is currently the territory of the forestry camp.”

After she finished speaking, Feng Tianyin's cold face finally softened slightly.

She then asked, "The continental monsoon climate has abundant rainfall in summer, and the rain and heat coincide with the farming season, so there shouldn't be a water shortage. It's strange."

“According to the runoff statistics of previous years…” Yu Xue realized and immediately flipped through the records.

"A 14% decrease year-on-year, while rainfall increased by 6%."

Precise numbers preceded her actions; indeed, when it comes to information control, the High Priestess is a veritable library.

"really."

After looking at the statistical chart, Yu Xue understood that the problem must be with the meltwater from the snow and ice replenishing the mountain. To put it bluntly, the forest camp was using too much water and diverted some of it, which caused problems in Xiayi city-state.

It's not serious for now, but if this continues for a few years, things might change.

Feng Tianyin straightened up from her slightly languid posture, and her authoritative voice resonated with every official clerk present.

"To possess a tributary and waste water without using it for our own labor is contrary to the will of Heaven."

"This land was bestowed upon us by Heaven, and we will be blamed if we do not fully control it. It is also for the sake of our future generations. Water resources will always be a problem."

His tone was calm, yet it concealed a murderous intent.

"Summer is almost over. Tell Li Zhengxuan to spread the word about this case and let everyone prepare. I'm going to lead an expedition."

"Have you been waiting for an opportunity to incite public anger?"

"Opportunities don't come by waiting, Yu Xue."

Feng Tianyin shook her head.

"One of them was captured."

After giving her instructions, she continued to handle official business and at the same time formulated new water conservancy projects.

The long mountain range adjacent to Xiayi is usually called "Dragon Vein", meaning protection and blessing. The river it passes through is called "Jianxia Water", meaning mountain stream, with abundant flow, but its source and estuary are unknown.

Regardless of the circumstances, utilizing the dragon veins and stream water is Feng Tianyin's key task, and she cannot be controlled by others.

Ideally, every city should have a river.

Otherwise, if Lord Xiahe were to question him, saying, "No, why did you film a city without water for me?" it would probably make the player feel extremely uncomfortable.

Very troublesome.

However, the returns are also high, and only by integrating this small geographical unit can development proceed smoothly.

As Feng Tianyin pondered, she retrieved the data from the academy. Indeed, even though only a small area had been built, it was already in operation, serving as the statistics center. She had always valued information gathering.

The records that Yu Xue just retrieved are also continuously updated by the academy.

Aside from the temple, which was essentially the city hall, the people in the academy were the most literate and skilled in writing, and they were passionate about compiling, recording, and researching.

They were more motivated by interest.

The high priest welcomed the idea, and the two parties quickly reached an agreement, finally giving Xiayi a second place with a rich cultural atmosphere.

"Have the academy give me a detailed calculation of the water conservancy plan, and the military should hurry up as well."

"Yes, ma'am."

The resolution issued by the central authority of the Great Qian civilization spread rapidly.

After resolving the water dispute, Li Zhengxuan, who understood the unspoken message, emphasized that it was the occupation of the forest camp. In short, he had to cooperate with Feng Tianyin's decision. Even though this military strategist didn't need to be embellished, he couldn't be negligent once his superior mentioned it.

The college also released runoff records from many years to support its judgment.

Thus, the atmosphere of "blaming all disputes over insufficient water on the barbarians" gradually took shape, and the rumors spread like wildfire throughout the city.

Agriculture is the most important thing for the people of Daqian, especially since the land beneath their feet is blessed by the heavens.

How can we just hand it over to someone else?

Their farmland was still expanding, and new families were adding to their households, foreseeably requiring even more water. How could they tolerate being told that the barbarians had cut back on water? The crowd was outraged.

"They are no longer ordinary barbarians; we must strike hard."

“I heard that our farmland and camp are not far away, and those guys are also cultivating them.”

"It's only a matter of time before we run into each other, so we might as well strike first."

"That's right. We're always the ones who attack the barbarians first, even if they give up fishing, hunting, and plundering. We still attack them without hesitation."

"The land of Heaven can only grow crops of the Great Qian Dynasty."

"Do it..."

Amidst the fury of the Xia Yi city-state, all standing armies are also making intensive preparations.

Feng Tianyin naturally changed her schedule, focusing her main energy on commanding the drills, since she was still leading the team herself. A team of only 500 people didn't require a strict command structure; her skills were sufficient.

On the other hand, acting in a high-profile manner was also a test of the forest camp.