You became an emperor by letting me AFK.

The Great Qian Dynasty is too young and hasn't encountered or dealt with enough problems, so it must be cautious. Sending troops in advance is to quell the situation and control it. Power comes from the barrel of a gun, and as long as they are there, the city-states that have been accepted and submitted to them will not be able to cause any trouble.

The rest was easy for her to handle. She governed according to the standards of Gegentana's church while preparing for the Heavenly Way Ritual.

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Compared to the fierce fighting in the southern part of the Great Plains, the situation within the Great Qian territory was much more peaceful.

Although some cities had to put in effort to supply resources to the front lines, it was still better than what was required at the front lines, so they quickly immersed themselves in the festive atmosphere and couldn't wait to get back to work.

The region is filled with an atmosphere of prosperity and peace.

They were very familiar with the route.

Families began cleaning their rooms, worshipping the statue of the Heavenly Dao, and purchasing goods... The Great Qian Dynasty became increasingly active.

Happiness is relative; when war still raged in the southern part of the Great Plains, it was a kind of fortune for everyone to be able to enjoy peace.

Thanks to the formidable fighting power of the Great Qian army, otherwise the flames of war would have inevitably spread into their territory. The people of Great Qian were both relieved and proud, for the facts proved that they were indeed capable of crushing the mere city-state army.

For those directly involved in the war, it was an unbearable ordeal.

The flames of war have not receded. On the surface, most city-states have submitted to the Great Qian Dynasty, while the staunchly heretical city-states are powerless to prevent their own internal strife. However, this back-and-forth has created numerous destabilizing factors, such as:

Bandits.

Desperados burned, killed, looted, and created chaos in areas not yet fully taken over by the Daqian army.

Not to mention that small villages lacking vertical control often suffer from local bullies and thugs who also oppress ordinary people.

It is a thriving industry for violent activities.

They're celebrating a holiday, and they're eager to use violence to cash in their wealth.

The Daqian Army would certainly not tolerate this, especially in chaotic times when severe punishments are necessary. Now is the time to make an example of someone as a deterrent, so they launched a heavy attack.

There is fighting every day...

Although the Great Qian's actions were quite swift, it was unlikely to end this year; the chaos needed to be gradually dispelled. In the countryside, Great Qian soldiers could always be seen galloping on horseback, causing widespread anxiety.

The atmosphere of war constantly loomed over the fields.

Cities that are relatively easy to control are much more peaceful, especially those where troops are stationed.

The first one was Nanqiu. On the eve of the Heavenly Dao Ceremony, Lü Bo formally received the army from Daqian and worked with Cheng Feng to clean up the battlefield, tidying it up in an orderly manner.

They all understood that stabilizing the situation as quickly as possible was their job.

It's true that Feng Tianyin is busy organizing the festival at the temple, but that doesn't mean she's neglecting the border regions; she's definitely giving them feedback in silence.

Whether he can get promoted depends on this achievement.

same.

Song Jingyun was also gathering believers from various city-states according to the initial plan to prepare for the ceremony. Since the high priest could not attend, these new city-states were actually responsible for their own "city-building blessing ceremony" to consult the heavens.

This was her first time taking on such a record-breaking task, and she felt both honored and nervous.

This blessing ceremony is crucial.

Because the city-states that have submitted are still turbulent and unpredictable, with countless complex schemes hidden beneath the surface, it is impossible to deal with them all.

These guys could cause trouble at any time, so using the majesty of Heaven to suppress them is the most appropriate thing to do.

Therefore, Song Xuyun was actually doing one thing with the Daqian Army:

Establish authority.

However, the military is direct and violent; a strong dose of medicine takes effect immediately. Of course, it can also easily provoke resistance, leading to a situation where "the more you fight, the more enemies there are." Therefore, religious means are needed.

Rather than forcibly controlling through violence, it is better to stabilize the spiritual world through missionary work.

Song Jingyun happened to have some excellent tools at hand.

The missionary conference had just ended, and a significant number of the organizers and key figures had not yet left.

Behind them are actually countless connections within the Great Qian Dynasty. Many of them were cultivated by the former priests, while others were arranged by themselves. She inherited this tight and vast network of relationships.

Whoever becomes the chief priest of the Southern Plains can make transfers.

"You all did a good job."

After summoning Jiang Jing and his entourage, Song Jingyun immediately promised them a large sum of money.

She even generously bestowed some of the tokens on the spot, and the believers were naturally grateful and fawned over her.

It was prepared long ago.

Before he arrived, he applied for a reward, and even paid out of his own pocket for some of the tokens that couldn't be moved in time, all for the sake of efficiency and to make an impact with benefits as soon as possible.

As long as Song Jingyun gets promoted based on these achievements, the small loss he incurs out of his own pocket is nothing to worry about.

Like most priests, she was not interested in money.

The key lies in mastering the theories of the Heavenly Dao Sect and climbing the ranks within the organization.

The teacher is a bit greedy.

Gegentana doesn't care at all, and she's always busy repairing churches and altars. However, she mainly focuses on matters related to the Heavenly Dao Sect.

Getting back to the point, Song Jingyun, having regained her composure, said seriously, "Your task is to cooperate with me in the prayer."

"Understood, it's our honor."

"When the Heavenly Dao descends, it should bring some miraculous effects to your city-state. Do not panic, do not be afraid, do not make a fuss. Just watch carefully. You have caught a good time and will understand how right your choice was."

Hearing this, everyone was skeptical, but they eventually nodded and went to carry out their orders.

That's it.

They only become fanatical after successfully proselytizing to those who are somewhat skeptical, which is why Song Jingyun is moved by their enthusiasm.

As expected of the High Priest, the timing was perfect; everything was just right.

Chapter 124, Round 8 Operations (6K)

The Heavenly Ritual, the simplest and fastest in history, was prepared with great efficiency.

Feng Tianyin didn't demand too much luxury, after all, the people in the temple had just been transferred from war affairs and were still paying attention to the situation in the southern part of the Great Plains.

Sometimes, keeping things simple can be a good change.

He doesn't care.

As the one who created Xia He, she knew her personality to some extent. She was the capable and efficient type who didn't like too many process designs... In short, she wouldn't care too much about a routine round-robin.

I am the same as everyone else; the only difference this Heavenly Dao Festival is:

A large number of foreign envoys.

The newly surrendered city-states were naturally filled with fear and unease, unsure of how they were viewed by the temple's higher-ups, and their hearts were filled with anxiety.

Both out of courtesy and reason, they should show their faces. On the one hand, they wanted to show their respect and report for duty, and on the other hand, they naturally wanted to test their superiors' attitude. Therefore, these envoys basically revolved around Feng Tianyin, eagerly taking turns to pay their respects.

"Don't worry, it's an agreement. I will grant you the status of a fiefdom."

She reiterated the terms that had been agreed upon long ago.

The local powers of the city-states need to strive for autonomy as much as possible, while the Great Qian also needs the bonus attributes of the vassal states. The two sides hit it off immediately, and this tactic will even continue throughout the early and middle periods of the Classical Era.

Win-win.

They were just nervous, feeling uneasy unless they reached an agreement with the high priest in person.

Since that's the case, Feng Tianyin should give them a good performance.

The transfer of prepared seals, letters of appointment, and other items symbolized the birth of new fiefdoms in the southern part of the Great Plain.

"Thank you for your kindness, High Priest."

The messengers were extremely grateful, as they would be rewarded for bringing back good news.

Everyone held the legendary agent of Heaven's Way in the highest esteem. Seeing is believing, and indeed, the person possessed an extraordinary and refined demeanor. His aloofness, indifference, and wisdom were truly captivating.

Feng Tianyin exuded an aura of power simply by sitting at the table.

There was no need for high steps or a dragon throne; the place for receiving audiences was the Imperial Study. Everyone had an atmosphere as if they had just finished their work, yet they still exuded a solemn and serious aura.

Terrible.

Considering that this person is over seventy years old, it is even more astonishing; the long accumulation of knowledge has endowed him with wisdom.

The High Priest must have been the longest-lived person in the Great Qian Dynasty.

Having reigned for seventy years and lived to the age of eighty-eight, his control over this state apparatus is immeasurable.

The grandeur of power is subtly revealed in every gesture.

Despite ruling the Great Qian Dynasty for so long, she remained eternally youthful and breathtakingly beautiful, with an exquisitely pretty face hidden beneath her icy expression. That ethereal aura was unforgettable.

"Go back."

Only when Feng Tianyin spoke did the messengers seem to wake from a dream and take their leave.

Having also sensed the slightly sharp gazes of the clerks, he decisively made a hasty retreat.

Just wait patiently for the festival.

"The foreigners from the borderlands are so ignorant, actually daydreaming in front of His Majesty." He Huang snorted coldly, "It's best if it's just that the envoy is unreliable, otherwise we really can't count on him."

"It's alright. I don't have high expectations for the southern city-states. Just keep Qingzhou out of reach."

Everyone nodded in agreement; the strategy had succeeded.

Buffer zone.

This perfectly describes these city-states, used to isolate them from the infiltration of the two major southern powers, while the vast plains behind them were under the control of the Great Qian. In fact, the basic situation of control had already been established at this point; it was just a matter of insufficient control.

The Southern Blessed Plains were effectively under control.

"This is land that has been identified and can be quickly cultivated within a year."

He Wan handed over a "Report on Farmland Resources in the Great Plains", which showed that the first batch of high-quality land that could be developed quickly amounted to 30 mu.

Let's be conservative.