You became an emperor by letting me AFK.

However, these are also areas where Xia He can operate, such as the command just given:

[Long-term national policy: Emphasizing agriculture and suppressing commerce]

[Reclamation efficiency +15%, Food output +20%]

[Current Agenda: Calendar Development]

[Cultural cohesion +10%, Attracts bows to surrounding areas +10%]

Military Strategy: Beware of Barbarian Tribes

[Damage against barbarians +10%]

[Background Mode: Hero Origins]

[There is a chance that an individual with extremely high combat power will appear.]

The specific allocation of resources—which technology to focus on, where to explore, and the main production areas—is determined "every turn." Since a turn occurs once every 10 years in the game, they see it as "the arrival of the Way of Heaven once every ten years."

Of course, this only applies to major strategic operations where waiting for a round is necessary.

Minor adjustments can be made at any time by any military unit, and intervention can be made directly in other areas without having to wait ten years.

Everything appears to be normal at the moment.

Even if any unexpected situation arises, you can use cheat codes to save the Great Qian Dynasty as long as it doesn't collapse too quickly.

"It seems that Feng Tianyin won't be able to hold on for ten years."

"It's unlikely to collapse within ten years, but leaving me with a mess would be troublesome."

There are some videos online about the game "Civilization Evolution" where expert players save the day and turn the tide. Xia He doesn't want to be that brain-intensive; if she messes up, it must be the fault of the AI.

She also has the authority to access some information, and her greatest advantage is the vast ocean of knowledge, backed by the achievements of human civilization.

Of course, leaders cannot have code-level data like administrators.

There is a decisive gap in the information between the two:

Authenticity.

If Feng Tianyin obtains data through investigation, it's bound to be inflated. This aligns with the setting of "making decisions when the reliability of information is questionable," relying entirely on her judgment. Is it possible for an AI to learn to distinguish lies?

The second huge gap is: decision-making costs.

If Xia He believed that "changing rice paddies to mulberry trees would benefit the country and the people," then millions of acres of fertile land would be converted to new crops overnight.

Even if it's wrong, carry it through to the end. Once the arrow is released, there's no turning back; the cost is zero.

If it were Feng Tianyin, it would easily become a case of "why can't this great thing be implemented?" with obstacles everywhere.

This is the difference.

The complex situation might even force her to make a deal, and then every decision she makes will be subject to further losses, ultimately turning her into some indescribable monster.

"But that's your problem, not mine. I'm going home."

Xia He stretched, checked the program again, and stared at the screen after confirming that everything was correct:

The world is frozen in time.

Before I knew it, the initial city-state had become so magnificent, even building itself a spectacular altar for thousands to admire. Houses stretched out, fields connected by paths; it was starting to look quite impressive. I wonder what it will become in the future?

The evolution of civilization is long enough to allow it to venture into the vast universe, and may even involve supernatural powers such as psychic energy...

Xia He finally clicked "continue," and the world turned once more.

Chapter 2 Ten thousand years is too long, seize the day!

The third day after the Heavenly Way Ritual.

The temple became increasingly bustling, as it served as an office space when not being used for religious ceremonies, attracting a large number of people.

They get even busier after tasks are assigned from above.

Feng Tianyin, sitting at the table, nodded as she looked at the "alternative lunar calendars" described on the animal skin.

Although the information provided by the administrator contains detailed knowledge, it cannot be copied verbatim. There are subtle differences in the astronomy, geography, and origins of knowledge in this world. Even a slight difference can lead to vastly different results, so a complete overhaul is necessary.

Fortunately, people usually pay attention to this.

The Great Qian Dynasty has existed for over a thousand years, from primitive agriculture to the present day. It has roughly figured out a set of rules, and all that needs to be done is to formalize them in writing and continuously improve them.

Of course, the names are still familiar and basically match:

It includes all twenty-four solar terms.

Feng Tianyin believes that the only thing that needs to be fine-tuned is the duration of a few specific solar terms. Compared with the information provided by the administrator, the area where Xiayi is located is warmer, more humid, and has more fertile soil.

The starting conditions are good, enough to last a hundred years. From now on, just follow the agricultural regulations and reclaim the land without thinking.

She was curious about the distribution of rivers, lakes, and seas on the planet beneath her feet, but unfortunately, the access control didn't provide that information.

It's as if it's saying, "If you want to know, go and explore," meaning you have to rely on yourself.

Yeah.

Gradually unlocking the map facilitates her governance; development is a gradual process, and one cannot achieve everything at once. Slow and steady wins the race. Without a sufficient population, many things simply cannot be implemented.

"My lord, are you satisfied with the lunar calendar plan?"

"Approved—but based on my observations, some parts need to be modified. You can come and pick them up tonight, and then they can be released."

With her increased computing power and access granted, Feng Tianyin was confident in completing the task.

The clerks in front of me did not leave; clearly, they had something to say.

"Why don't we take this opportunity to go to the fields and work?"

With only 4 people in Xiayi City and its suburbs, it is not enough to support her, nor can she allow any bureaucrats to be fully off-duty. The only people she can help with are a few dozen people who are relatively literate and good at writing, and they also take care of farm work.

Feng Tianyin judged that the emergence of premature offspring would be detrimental to population growth, and that the urgent task was to encourage more children and more blessings.

In terms of class diversity, the Great Qian Dynasty actually regressed.

Because 20 years ago there were landlords who collected rent, exploited the people, and created slaves through debt, causing widespread resentment... but it didn't really matter.

The high priest didn't care.

Morality is not the basis for decision-making.

After observing population change data for a period of time, she determined that the landlords had crossed the line: excessive exploitation had led to slow population growth. Many children died of famine and early death, and some parents passively resisted by not having children and were lazy.

In short, the population growth that should have been rapid has slowed down, and even shows signs of stopping.

This is outrageous! This doesn't even account for the consequences of a natural disaster, such as a prolonged drought or the Yellow River changing its course.

The more children a landlord has, the better they are than the children who shouldn't have died.

Can't do it?

Feng Tianyin repeatedly tried to persuade everyone to do good, but to no avail. In the end, she could only ask the landlords to temporarily withdraw from the stage of history in a rather undignified manner.

"You should help cultivate new fields now."

His monotone voice, accompanied by a cold gaze, swept over the clerks, who involuntarily shrank back. He was extremely serious about agricultural matters, but more importantly, he wanted population growth.

Back then, all the landlords who were deemed to be obstructing this path by the high priest died.

That day, she single-handedly slaughtered everyone in the mansion, carrying only a sword.

He was completely unharmed.

No matter how the lackeys and servants attacked, or how the landlord begged for mercy, they could not shake Feng Tianyin's killing intent. She was protected by genuine divine power and was acting on behalf of Heaven.

Therefore, the authority of the high priest is inviolable.

"My lord, we are thinking that since we have established a calendar, we should also improve the method of recording years."

"Play."

Feng Tianyin believed this was valuable, as civilization needs history, and the Great Qian Dynasty, in particular, pays close attention to it. It also helps to corroborate her own logs, facilitating verification by the Heavenly Dao.

She didn't mind having an extra copy of the work report for her superiors to see; why not?

"The most reliable record so far is from 1000 years ago. 1000 years later, the celestial descent will occur, which can be divided into before and after the beginning of the year."

"The question now is, how should it be named?"

The youngest clerk, who took the initiative to report, was an expert in calendar and agriculture.

He was tall and robust, with rolled-up sleeves and a few specks of mud on his clothes. But his eyes were bright and his words were sharp. He was very efficient in communication and was one of the few people who could truly understand him.

Feng Tianyin nodded, indicating that they should continue.

"How about naming it the Year of Resurrection?" someone suggested. "Or how about the Year of Heavenly Sound?"

She shook her head and refused this primal and direct flattery.

Humans will never understand that pleasing oneself is meaningless. Generations have emphasized this, but it has been ignored. Eventually, she stopped mentioning it altogether.

Later, when the family business is large and powerful, short-lived subordinates will come one after another, climbing the ranks step by step through political maneuvering to reach the highest throne. But then the tables will turn, and the other side won't buy into that. Am I supposed to be praised for my noble character every time? Forget it.

Feng Tianyin has no obligation to make ordinary people understand her.

"The Heavenly Dao Year?"

He didn't care, nor did He want the Great Qian Dynasty to have too much religious superstition. According to His ideals, the division of years should reflect science, wisdom, and rationality.

"The High Priest shall make all the decisions."

“From the year the Heavenly Way descended, we who were taught developed by leaps and bounds: from the original unsystematic to the well-ordered animal husbandry, mining, and textile industries, and even the existence of standardized writing and the multiplication table... so it should be called enlightenment.”

"Sir, the verifiable history dates back to 1000 years before the Enlightenment, and we are now 20 years into the Enlightenment?"

"good"

Feng Tianyin seemed quite satisfied with the new calendar system, revealing a stiff, insincere smile.

The High Priest's smile is always so terrifying; he looks much better when he's serious.

After a major matter was settled, everyone took their leave. It was the busy spring farming season, and this person disliked seeing people idle, always emphasizing efficiency.

The host, who remained in the office, continued working.

after awhile.