You became an emperor by letting me AFK.

"That's right, the three leaders are an excellent balance of power."

"Do as you say."

After making the final decision, Feng Tianyin looked around and added:

"You guessed right. The next plan requires a large number of educated people, at least to increase the literacy rate. This will be one of our main tasks. In this way, the appeal of Daqian culture will also be greatly enhanced."

It is sufficient to serve as a means of penetrating the South, and increasing the cultural popularity of the Great Qian Dynasty is tantamount to expanding its influence.

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"Will I be surrounded by karmic debts from my past life after being placed on the Star Railway and having my system blocked?"

(Orange) Eve thought the system she was bound to was probably broken; after all, how could a legitimate system rehire retired personnel? Thinking about her lost memories, she decisively muted the system's voice prompts.

I'm retired now, enjoying a carefree, laid-back life is what I should be doing now. Let the savior do the saving the world!

Eve didn't expect that after she muted the system voice, several people in the universe quietly received the mission.

After lying down for a while, Eve belatedly realized that there seemed to be a lot more creatures around her lately? And the way they were looking at her seemed a little strange?

Could it be that I've become their target?

But looking at the love in their eyes, was this really just a strategy? Eve belatedly wondered...could they be the people I had previously tried to seduce?

System, I was wrong. I shouldn't have blocked you. I'll do your task, just come out now!!! Come out and tell me what's going on!

Just then, several familiar female voices suddenly came from outside the door.

Ruan Mei: "Darling, are you going to leave me all alone again?"

Jingliu: "I won't let you leave me."

Aglaia: "Please don't hate me... okay?"

Chapter 127 The High Priest Climbs the Technology Tree (6K)

Just do it.

Both Feng Tianyin and He Jing are pragmatic, as are the entire Imperial Study.

A court meeting quickly established the "Several Guidelines on the Issue of Literacy at the Grassroots Level" and standardized the plan and regulations in great detail. Then, the college was ordered to compile teaching materials as soon as possible, which should be simple and easy to understand.

The temple's leadership's stance was not to popularize science, but rather to educate the public.

Literacy rate is the foundation of education.

Feng Tianyin had long been annoyed by the persistently high literacy rate of 5%, especially since the rate was actually decreasing as the population grew.

I can't stand it.

Compared to Xia He, the creator, who didn't want to waste time talking to someone who didn't understand assembly language, similarly, if literacy rates didn't improve, many of her ideas simply couldn't be implemented.

She certainly supported it, and the most practical support she could offer was simply money.

The position of "rural teacher" was officially established in Daqian.

The college's reserve clerks teach "rural teachers" extra assessment points, which can help them secure vacant positions quickly, in addition to a stipend.

Of course, rural teachers also receive substantial subsidies.

Use money to buy it.

The council members were all surprised that the high priest, who was always stingy when approving budgets, was suddenly generous and quick in his review process. They knew that they always racked their brains to secure budgets for their departments, but this new position was a breeze.

Little did she know that in Feng Tianyin's mind, this was merely the prelude to a series of strategies, and she had to generously contribute.

At worst, I'll suffer as a landlord; I'll bear the good reputation.

Therefore, a significant portion of the "subsidies related to rural teachers" actually comes from property taxes, with large landowners paying the most. After all, spreading knowledge within your property area is far more profitable than paying me.

It is justified.

“Add an extra tax to allow each township and town to organize an education fund, which every landlord must contribute.”

Feng Tianyin's word was as weighty as gold, and its weight on them was immense.

He Wan chimed in, "Another tax increase? That will definitely lead to tax evasion. I'm not speaking up for them, but in this situation, we need to consider allocating more investigators."

“I understand what you mean. Haven’t we already assigned someone like Jiang Bai to you? Let’s expand the team, using her as a representative.”

"The same goes for other departments; expand them all, and give me the list within three days."

Yes, sir.

Everyone's faces lit up with joy, after all, this could be considered an expansion of their authority.

Although the high-ranking clerks are basically all large landowners, they must set an example and be subject to the strictest supervision. They would love for everyone to be strict with each other. And I still have the salary of an official, so I am no better off than an ordinary landowner.

The temple is naturally a group with shared interests, always acting in unison, and its key leaders always give a slap followed by a sweet treat.

It's time to eat dates.

Since the ordinary landlords had suffered heavy losses, they needed to be compensated; they already had a premonition:

"The development of the Southern Blessed Plains must begin with encouraging nearby landowners; the more land they reclaim, the more tax exemptions they receive. However, we must also be wary of them taking up too much land in the future. Therefore, we need to establish agreements in advance so that we can either buy it back at a high price or they can voluntarily sell it to tenant farmers at a low price to extend their tax exemption..."

Feng Tianyin determined the reward and punishment mechanism for pioneering in just a few words.

As for whether they will refuse to sell the land?

joke.

When did the fertile land bestowed by Heaven become the property of landlords? It seems they're trying to get excommunicated. Expulsion from the church would show them the true meaning of Heaven's boundless grace.

Some people are unaware of the divine blessings they receive, and the temple will kindly remind them.

Incidentally, I kindly wished for them to have a second chance at life.

“Gengtana, you and the priests need to pay close attention, since you are more deeply involved at the grassroots level. Whether it's supervision or literacy education, the priestly system needs to cooperate, and it can also make it easier to select psychic talents.”

Upon hearing this, the Great Prophet happily agreed, realizing that the inner sanctuary could also get a share—a good thing indeed.

Feng Tianyin had already calculated this entire distribution of benefits, and it also served as an incentive. Because normally when she issued orders, at most 90% of them were executed, but when faced with huge expansion dividends, there was 150% support.

Full support!

What she wants is a unified response from top to bottom, with a ten-year timeframe for rapid development.

The prepared benefits are the blessed plains of the south; military achievements, land, technology, and population will propel the machine of the Great Qian forward with a roar.

The next round will earn him praise from Heaven.

Feng Tianyin is so proactive because spreading knowledge will deepen faith, enhance one's spiritual power, and bring one closer to a great being. This period is peaceful, but it is all for a broader future.

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Having received his transfer order, Jiang Bai was walking briskly from the academy area to the temple area.

"Sir, would you like to take a sedan chair?" The attendant replied, "It's all arranged for you. Don't worry, it'll be very safe."

"No need, I'm exercising, and I can arrive on time since I left early today."

Upon hearing this, the attendant had no choice but to follow at a distance.

They were eager to curry favor with him, after all, this official had been directly appointed as a senior clerk, a meteoric rise that only high-ranking officials in the court had, and his future was limitless.

pity.

Jiang Bai was in a good mood today and got up early to walk to the temple.

She hadn't expected there to be attendants, but she was actually a little shy, so she kept her distance. Dealing with numbers was easier, and she could also enjoy the scenery.

The route from the college area to the temple area passes through the palace gardens, which also separate the inner and outer temples.

There were already quite a few hurried figures along the way.

With Jiang Bai's psychic powers enhancing his senses, he could easily overhear some discussions:

"I've finally ascended to the temple!"

"We've caught a good time. I heard that all departments are short-staffed, especially the tax department, which has been expanding and has never had enough staff."

"The key should be to focus on the income from reclaimed land, as His Majesty has always valued this aspect."

"I've heard that some local nobles tried to cover for each other and form tax evasion groups, but when they were found out, they were all exterminated and their land was distributed to tenant farmers... I guess this week's meeting will talk about this case."

"Local officials must be having a major headache, right?"

"I work in the statistics department, so I have to run around everywhere, but the company-funded trips are pretty good..."

The news startled Jiang Bai slightly, and he became somewhat lost in thought.

boom!

They bumped into a girl coming from the direction of the inner sanctum of the priests. She was slender with crimson eyes and a strong aura of psychic energy. Her attire also belonged to the high priest in charge of a region.

"Sorry, I was daydreaming."

"It's alright, I was just thinking about the list of priests to be promoted... Let's get to know each other, my name is Song Jingyun, I'm from Nanyuan."

"My name is Jiang Bai, and I come from a merchant family in Nanqiu."

Although it's not exactly glamorous for a merchant to expand his influence, it's better to be open about it. After all, they'll be seeing each other all the time, and there's no way to hide it. The temple circle is full of information; everyone knows what's going on.

She couldn't help but glance at the magnificent and massive trapezoidal building, and the elevated walkway connecting it to the adjacent tower, which was both awe-inspiring and majestic.

This will be my workplace from now on.

"Looks like you're new here?"

“That’s right, you are the first person I met when I came to the temple.”

The temple truly has a master!

Jiang Bai's eyes lit up. Upon closer inspection, the chief priest in front of him exuded an air of otherworldly grace.

Despite his emaciated appearance, he possessed a high level of spiritual energy. His features were delicate, and his skin was pale, suggesting that he had lived in a place where there was no light for a long time... Well, it should be described as "the atmosphere of a cave dwelling."

In short, he is a special colleague, full of stories.

What are you making up in your mind?