You became an emperor by letting me AFK.

He believed that this child had a bright future and could hold a high position in the future, which was better than his sons who were either in business or were spoiled.

There's no future in itinerant trading.

If one were truly of high status and highly regarded, one should have known the news long ago.

Just as Jiang Jing was pondering, someone knocked on the door to visit:

"Long time no see." It was the envoy from the Great Qian Dynasty whom we had met before: "As you know, the situation has stabilized and the timing is good, so we would like to do some business with you on a new product."

"Of course I'm interested, but what's more profitable than salt?"

"Token of affection".

He immediately became serious when the topic turned to keywords. This stuff is now known to everyone and is extremely sought after. Originally circulated among the upper class as collectibles, the pollution incident proved its true value.

Many people escaped disaster because of the purification.

Moreover, the priests used a lot of tokens when they organized the blessing and purification, so who doesn't know how precious they are?

Jiang Jing understood the deeper meaning behind the business pitch made by the representative from Daqian:

trust.

He was a merchant who participated in the Heavenly Ritual, which was considered auspicious according to the Great Qian Dynasty's beliefs, and he received some blessings. Moreover, as one of the earliest merchants from the south, he had a close relationship with the emperor, and they had indeed sold tokens of their friendship.

"Your Excellency, can I afford such a large deal? I am not even a citizen of the Great Qian Dynasty."

Jiang Jing's first reaction was caution.

His peers saw him as a bold and meticulous leader of the Haiyan Guild, but little did they know that his adventurism was limited to trade.

One must be extremely cautious when dealing with officials, especially when it involves the exchange of tokens.

The profits are too high.

I'm not afraid of being high-ranking, but I am afraid of being plotted against behind my back. So I first asked, "I'm not even a member of the Great Qian, do you trust me?" to express my stance. The implication was, do you think I'm reliable? If you don't consider me one of your own, you might as well find someone else.

Upon hearing this, the envoy laughed heartily and said, "Brother Jiang, what do you take me for? I would never introduce you to dangerous business."

"On the contrary, this is a path to heaven."

Seeing that the envoy had bowed to the north, Jiang Jing quickly smiled and became even more uneasy.

Could this be a business that has caught the attention of the High Priest? Only that person can be considered a god. Considering the vast and suffocating power network behind the guest, it's neither wise to drive him away nor to agree.

Ugh.

"Isn't the risk a bit too high, but the profit potential substantial?"

“No, we’ll give you an official business license and let you promote your merchandise to open up the market.”

"Not handing it over to the merchants of Daqian?"

"In the end, Brother Jiang understands the Southern market better. Besides, why make such a distinction? We speak the same language, believe in the same principles, and adhere to the same standards when doing business... Aren't we just people from the Great Qian Dynasty? Titles don't matter."

Those who act as messengers have a deeper understanding.

Some barbarian camps that even speak different languages ​​can be considered "foreign," but these city-states are our compatriots. They have long been influenced by the culture of the Great Qian Dynasty. Even Qingzhou and Minyue use the same script. The reason is not so mysterious; it's simply because it's easy to use.

Under the guidance of the Heavenly Dao, the Great Qian Dynasty completed its civilization early on and spread it far and wide.

Related mathematics, literature, solar terms, and weights and measures... aren't they all crystallizations of wisdom? Since a path has already been forged, why not follow it?

Therefore, the surrounding civilizations were deeply influenced by it.

According to the academics at the academy, it's called a "cultural sphere," but it's far broader than national borders.

It turned out to be the case.

After hearing the further explanation, Jiang Jing was mostly convinced, but still hesitated: "As far as I know, the Great Qian Dynasty has always strictly controlled merchants. Will this affect my relatives?"

"That's an old saying. It's not that serious. There's always a difference between government officials and businessmen and independent businessmen."

The envoy pondered for a moment before unleashing a deadly move:

"If you're still worried, you can even let people from your clan take the exam. The High Priest never sticks to any particular format. Besides, I have some influence, so I can recommend a few people."

"Your Excellency, do I... do I deserve your high regard?"

"Stop talking nonsense and be bolder. I also have KPI pressure. If the investment promotion doesn't go smoothly, Lord Cheng will blame me."

"it is good."

Jiang Jing finally made up her mind without hesitation.

Officials in the Great Qian Dynasty were the elite of the elite, enjoying high benefits, great power, and bringing honor to their ancestors. In his view, his youngest child, Jiang Bai, was very promising, and it could be considered an investment.

He immediately agreed, and the other party indeed requested to leverage the influence of the Chamber of Commerce for publicity.

The two hit it off immediately and were both very happy.

The envoy breathed a sigh of relief, as he had finally opened up a sales channel.

We are all just ordinary people with little influence, and we can only try our best to complete the tasks under pressure from above. However, it shouldn't be so difficult in the future, as the Haiyan Chamber of Commerce, for example, will build an efficient business network.

"By the way, a prayer ceremony will be held in the new city of Daqian in the southern part of the Great Plains later, and you are qualified to participate."

"Wait a minute, you're not pointing—"

"The High Priest is on his southern tour." He patted Jiang Jing on the shoulder with a smile: "I told you it's a road to heaven, you'll be glad you chose it this time."

Chapter 119 Believer Purification Activities (6K)

The main gate of Xiayi.

The grand southern inspection convoy was ready, its imposing entourage and imposing armor, along with the light of the heavens, pointing towards the new city of Daqian.

The group consisted of several hundred people, mainly merchants, craftsmen, officials and other professionals.

After all, Feng Tianyin didn't go there to show off her power; she went there to conduct an assessment.

At this moment, everyone was lined up neatly, having waited since morning until almost noon, a result of their early preparations. There was only one person who could keep them waiting throughout the entire Great Qian Dynasty.

"His Majesty has arrived."

The high priestess arrived at the city gate amidst the farewells of the crowd. She and Yu Xue walked side by side, the latter looking relieved and relaxed.

"Your last mission will be to accompany me on this southern tour."

"According to you, it means 'graduated,' right?"

“It’s a complete success.” Feng Tianyin rarely spoke more than usual: “Consider it a sightseeing tour.”

"That's fine. After all, everyone knows I'm retiring, so there shouldn't be as many people fawning over me or looking for you anymore. I won't be bothered, and I can enjoy the scenery."

"Teacher, if anyone ignores you, please tell me."

He Wan smiled and waved her fist. Her fingers looked delicate and slender, but in reality, her energy was at the level of the top three in the Great Qian Dynasty.

She officially succeeded to the position of prime minister.

Under Feng Tianyin's consistent advocacy of simplicity and speed, there was no overly extravagant inauguration ceremony, yet the entire land took notice. Everyone knew that the Temple Council had a new leader, second only to the Emperor.

He rose rapidly through the ranks, navigating unpredictable waves and the ebb and flow of power, ultimately reaching the pinnacle, a place with a different kind of scenery.

"When working, you should use your job title."

He Huang blinked and smiled, "Didn't the teacher step down?"

Remembering, Yu Xue smiled and instructed, "Then you must do a good job and not let His Majesty down."

"yes! "

"We should get going," Feng Tianyin urged.

She boarded the carriage first, and the rest of the group set off together. This large southern procession left Xiayi, and the people in the fields on both sides looked on curiously, only to find out that the high priest was traveling.

Unless absolutely necessary, this person is unwilling to move, so it's probably related to the Heavenly Dao Sect.

It's easy to guess that several new cities have been built in the south, which once accelerated the power of the Heavenly Dao. Now that they are completed, the High Priest cannot help but go and offer his congratulations, as is customary.

If the journey becomes too far in the future, we can arrange another trip, but it's best to go now.

Main city gate.

He Yuan, who remained where she was, stretched and yawned, clearly ready to tackle the extra work that would come with the High Priest's absence.

They were as excited as children whose families had all gone out.

However, he calmed down after half a day.

She looked at the almost unchanged number of documents in front of her with a puzzled expression: "What have I been so busy with?"

“Young man, you must guard against arrogance and impetuosity.” Gegentana said with a half-smile and a half-earnest tone, “The workload that the High Priest usually handles is not something that ordinary people can cope with. Just try to keep up with the pace, and wait for her to come back for the rest.”

"On the contrary, I feel more and more that the gap between us is getting bigger and bigger."

"It will be easier for you to think more clearly once your psychic abilities advance further, so you can't neglect other things either."

"Ok."

Seeing that Gegentana was used to such things, she knew how powerful the High Priest was, but she wasn't discouraged, because it meant she was being valued.

He Wan believed this was a solid step forward.

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During the journey, Feng Tianyin, who was inside the carriage, also chatted with Yu Xue in a rare relaxed manner.

"With you gone, I'll be without any of the first batch of clerks around me. It feels like a historical phase has come to an end. I'll remember you, Yu Xue. You were the most reliable one among them."

"I'm very happy to hear you say that."

"Speaking of which, what are your thoughts on this pollution outbreak? Should we continue the experiments?"

The former prime minister, who held a high position of power, was certainly aware of the psionic research. Although the warp contamination had been causing trouble, the adventurous explorations of the Great Qian Dynasty itself were also involved, and the research was somewhat ahead of its time.

"continue."

“Feng Tianyin, you’ve turned your research into spiritual energy into a way to align yourself with the Heavenly Dao, haven’t you?”

Yu Xue, who addressed him by his full name, pointed it out without hesitation.

The person in question nodded. This person was always honest and straightforward, and in fact, had the nature of a child, but his extraordinary wisdom masked this fact.