You became an emperor by letting me AFK.

[Effect: Logistics supply efficiency +5%, Army morale +2%]

Xia He chose it because logistics were indispensable, and boosting morale was to leave room for future decline...

certain.

A prolonged war fought far from home will inevitably dampen morale, and even measures such as rotation and rewards are unlikely to completely eradicate the problem. So, it would be better to first boost morale.

Two strategies for combat have been chosen; only one main strategy remains:

[Religious Strategy: Suppressing Heresy]

[Description: Our army is enraged. We must unleash a horrific judgment upon the enemy who disobeys the teachings of the gods, forcing them to utterly fear and submit to the power of the Heavenly Dao Sect, ultimately becoming our followers. As the saying goes, the most primal faith is fear.]

[Effect: Increases combat strength against heretics by 5 and faith spread rate by 2%]

It's also a military matter.

Xia He chose combat-related strategies for all three main strategies, a first for her, and the combined benefits would be quite strong.

Even if she doesn't know exactly what the manifestation will be, it will definitely unleash a storm.

The Great Qian Dynasty had enjoyed a period of peace for 10 years. Many soldiers were eager for merit and longed for another war. Now, their hearts were filled with excitement and fighting spirit.

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Chapter 131 The Ninth Festival Ends (6K)

The general direction is settled.

Xia He's three main strategies combined to significantly boost military capabilities.

That already overestimates Qingzhou's strength; it's even said to be strong enough to crush the two major southern powers together. You'd need both of you to fight side by side to be effective. Of course, it's estimated that they've already joined forces.

After all, Qingzhou and Minyue are hostile to Daqian. As one move can trigger a chain reaction and ignite a full-scale war, there will be even larger-scale conflicts.

Therefore, just to be on the safe side, she had to assign tasks to each city.

"Production in the rear, stationing at the front."

Xia He's philosophy is simple: sticking to this tactic will not go wrong; divide the city into two functions.

Logistics were naturally the responsibility of the first batch of cities that had been developed for a long time, enjoyed peace and stability, had developed handicrafts, and had a large population, such as Xiayi, Cuiwei, and Zhuguan. The Western Regions river valleys and the tribes in the northern deserts also contributed money and resources, which can be considered the rear area.

These are the manufacturing centers that Daqian has relied on for many years, and they have been tested and proven themselves.

The rest are on the front lines.

Cities starting from the Great Plains were responsible for logistical support, training troops, and other tasks, and were also prepared to rotate and rest at any time. Their functions were somewhat mixed and not clearly defined, so they had to be flexible.

As for the southernmost part of the Great Plains, it was naturally considered the front line without exception. For example, the Southern Plains, the Southern Hills, and the newly joined city-states strengthened their defenses.

Xia He's single thought illuminated the relevant urban projects.

At this point, she had completed the basic setup, and all that was left was to start the application with one click.

The entire Great Qian Dynasty was united like never before, with resources, population, land, and religion working together. This execution capability was the source of their confidence, and with their combined size advantage, even their own side didn't know what kind of power they would unleash.

"what do you think?"

As she was doing this, Feng Tianyin naturally saw it too, and her limited access allowed her to know what had happened.

"Your Majesty's judgment is absolutely correct, and I will cooperate with your plans."

"There's no need to rush things. This war will take some time. Just keep your pace and don't disrupt normal production and daily life too much."

"I see."

Both of them knew that this battle would also be a test for the Great Qian Dynasty.

Having enjoyed peace for so long, it is inevitable that it will stumble and fall just to reawaken its war machine. But that doesn't matter. Once it is started, its sheer size advantage will be enough to cause a cataclysmic upheaval, and the flames of war will sweep across the world.

Meanwhile, in the far south, a wisp of polluting power seemed to appear under an auspicious veil.

The light illuminated the darkness, allowing Feng Tianyin to see clearly.

Is that it?

It turns out that what Heaven discovered was a huge shadow located in the sea between land and sea, eyeing the civilization on the shore with covetous intent.

She was originally blind, but her senses were greatly enhanced by the once-a-decade festival.

The total amount of psionic energy didn't surge, but its status rose under the auspicious blessing, which was obvious from a high vantage point. The shadowy figure, however, was unaware of this, or rather, it lay dormant, too afraid to move. It couldn't afford to walk into the line of fire now. "The enemy is yours to deal with later."

After giving a word of advice, Xia He waved her hand, causing the dazzling special effects to dissipate slightly, making room for the changes that would follow.

Feng Tianyin respectfully witnessed the radiance rising from Xia Yi.

hum!

The entire city felt an inexplicable surge of fighting spirit, a power welling up within them—a hidden result of the simultaneous effects of the [Early Mobilization Order], [Expeditionary Operation], and [Suppression of Heretics].

Although it doesn't directly increase support for war, it still indirectly makes people crave war.

"It does feel like an evil god is influencing believers."

Gain activated.

An immense, invisible blessing spread throughout the entire Great Qian Dynasty in an instant, subtly and silently nourishing everything, yet a surge of warmth rose in the hearts of everyone. They were certain it was a blessing from Heaven, something only that being could so generously bestow.

Because Xia He was personally involved in many actions this round, it made the experience more profound.

The believers were almost fanatical, praising endlessly. The first wave of Xia Yi people who experienced it cheered and applauded, while the officials and priests around the platform were also deeply moved, the stronger the spiritual energy, the more obvious the perception.

The ninth descent of the Heavenly Dao was quite powerful.

In what aspect did He create such a large-scale blessing?

Only the high priest knew the specifics. Everyone continued to wait patiently and expectantly. They exchanged glances and were certain that His Majesty's actions would reveal what blessings had been bestowed once the ceremony ended.

call!

The aftershocks of the psionic energy subsided as a gentle breeze blew by.

It does not disappear, but rather merges into all things.

The white jade statue that Xia He was leaning on stretched and said, "I should go now, but I will keep an eye on your war and will provide support if necessary."

"Please rest assured, I will certainly adorn the majesty of Heaven with a glorious victory."

"Oh, by the way, give this necklace to Gergentana as a reward. It has some of what you call the power of blessing on it."

"As ordered."

The oppressive aura surrounding the statue gradually faded. Seeing this, Feng Tianyin carefully put it in her arms and looked up. The golden auspicious clouds in the sky gradually dissipated and returned to the deep starry sky.

The door closed behind us, revealing a breathtaking view of an infinitely high and distant place.

She stood up, and the protective light around her no longer obscured her vision, so the high priest bowed respectfully to see her off amidst the attention of the crowd.

Upon seeing this, everyone bowed in unison.

They understood that the ninth divine intervention, eighty years into the Enlightenment, had officially ended.

Even so, the shock lingered and could not be calmed for a long time. It was not until the starry sky disappeared that I realized that the supreme and great being had finally returned to His divine kingdom.

The high priest's words were true; it was indeed the largest blessing in history, spanning thousands of miles.

"No gift."

After Feng Tianyin spoke, the officials and priests stood up.

As the crowd on the platform concluded with a final incense offering and prayer, they descended the steps amidst fluttering colorful flags, bursting fireworks, and resounding echoes accompanied by dazzling light.

Another ten years have passed, marking the end of our journey.

The entire city of Xiayi was overjoyed, having witnessed such a historic moment, far larger in scale than the previous 70th anniversary of enlightenment. It was exhilarating, and everyone felt a sense of pride.

The happiest of all were the believers who had traveled from afar, excitedly discussing:

"I came at the right time, I'm so lucky."

"I never expected to witness such an epoch-making scene on my first visit to Xiayi. This is the power of the Way of Heaven."

"No wonder the people of Daqian say that He is the only true god in the world. I think so too after seeing Him."

"If only we in the South could also see the signs of nature."

"Haha, who knows in the future."

Some believers from the south were converted into true devout followers on the spot, as they were completely unfamiliar with the primitive beliefs of their hometowns. Besides, the statue of the Heavenly God was so beautiful, and its image looked very upright.

He is a great deity who is benevolent and righteous and blesses all living beings, unlike the sea god who hides his head and tail.

With people's hearts in turmoil, the seeds of many things are being sown from this very moment.

Not only in Xiayi, but also in the surrounding areas radiating from Daqian, a large number of believers became followers.

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The third day after the Heavenly Way Festival ends.

As the most important festival of the Great Qian Dynasty, it is still a holiday, and people are still immersed in the festive atmosphere.

Feng Tianyin rarely had any free time, because most of the clerks were sent on vacation. After all, taking care of their families was also part of their job, and people couldn't have all their time taken up.

However, her schedule was filled by the enthusiastic Gergentana.

The inner sanctuary of the priests.

In the main hall of Yingtian Fulu Cathedral, a huge picture frame rises up, with a hollowed-out gilded design on the edges, showing its elegance and luxury, full of the aesthetic style of the great prophet.

"What do you think about putting a portrait of the Heavenly Dao inside?"

The black-haired girl put her arm around Feng Tianyin's shoulder, and the latter nodded sincerely.

"Good idea, let's do it that way."

“I think you should be the one to draw it. This will further solidify His Majesty’s official image and strengthen the authority of the Heavenly Dao Sect. After all, there will definitely be more related works in the future, and we need to have the first right of interpretation.”

"I understand what you mean, official creations and derivative works."

"In short, I want to fill this place with religious paintings on the theme of the Heavenly Dao. The space left over from back then will be put to good use, that's how it should be."