You became an emperor by letting me AFK.

Are you sure there aren't any benefits like territory conversion?

Xia He was somewhat surprised by the speed at which the miniature robot was moving. Switching to a more microscopic perspective, it became clear that it was indeed the same as before:

missionary.

During the ten-year period of recuperation, the Great Qian Dynasty continuously sent missionaries to the neighboring Qingzhou. These missionaries were a group of priests who were most skilled at "deception" and cooperated with merchants to smooth things over, such as distributing benefits in the name of the temple.

Even in the occasional natural disaster, local religious organizations have to provide disaster relief.

The local gentry naturally had nothing to say; as long as they received money, it didn't matter who they sided with or who they recognized as their leader.

This idea lacks a sense of national identity.

Only the Great Qian Dynasty had the rudiments of this advanced culture. In Xia He's view, the others were actually each minding their own business, and their rule did not reach the grassroots level. That was a vacuum, a castle in the air.

At least the border region of Qingzhou is.

They were practically ready to be packed up and delivered to Daqian.

Feng Tianyin's management of the priesthood ensured their progressiveness, persuasiveness, and professionalism.

After all, it was cultivated by her and Gegentana together, so it was a piece of cake. During this period, Qingzhou planted the seeds, and once activated, it would be equivalent to merging into the Great Qian.

I'll gladly accept it.

She truly embodied conquest, rather than simply achieving victory in individual battles. Therefore, the data displayed to Xia He showed a dramatic overnight change, followed by a continuous increase in loyalty.

"We were indeed prepared for a long-term battle in terms of strategic execution, but there was an unexpected event."

"The temple probably didn't expect things to go so smoothly."

Xia He was amused. Sure enough, the higher-ups of Daqian were also surprised. It was true that they had planted pawns during the Heavenly Dao Festival back then, but they did not expect the effect to be so good. It was as if they had won the battle with a single proclamation and subdued the enemy without a fight.

The scribes in the Imperial Study looked at the report with surprise, and finally focused their attention on the Great Prophet Gegentana.

“You’re not missionaries, you don’t understand the allure of the Heavenly Dao Sect.”

"That's called soft power."

Her triumphant declaration of victory earned nods of approval from her colleagues, who now agreed that they could speed things up.

Korong warned: "According to my intelligence, Minyue and Qingzhou have been very close for many years, share similar beliefs, and have common interests in the maritime field. We should have one more enemy."

“Then let’s take them all down together,” He Huang said confidently.

They had long been impatient with those who refused to be taught. This was the land chosen by Heaven to be blessed by the Great Qian Dynasty. It was ordained by Heaven. How could they allow a group of faithless people to occupy it?

Driven by this will, the entire war machine of the Great Qian Dynasty was running at high speed, with a large number of troops being transported.

Xia He saw that support for the war was rising steadily.

80 %

This is a very high number for a large country, and it also means countless successor soldiers.

The main force of the Southern Expeditionary Force led by Feng Tianyin alone is not enough. This batch of troops is for fighting siege battles and annihilation battles. It is not allowed to disperse forces to garrison and control the surrounding areas. This task must be done by second-line troops, such as the batch that has been recruited.

They will rotate the troops stationed throughout the Great Qian Dynasty, sending experienced garrison troops and auxiliary troops to manage the occupied territories in the south.

This forms a perfect closed loop.

Xia He could tell that this system had been laid out in advance and was well-designed.

Violence is the most easily understood language. With the support of subsequent military forces, it meant consolidating the occupation—no, it should be called annexation. These regions were now officially under the banner of the Great Qian Dynasty and were inhabited by the Heavenly Dao Sect.

She constantly switched the body she possessed within the occupied territories.

The Daqian army indeed did not commit any offenses in the area it passed through, and the priests they dispatched had already reached an agreement with the local gentry, which was enough to drop a bombshell:

duty free.

"Those who submit to the Great Qian will be exempt from taxes for three years and have their taxes halved for two years. We will not impose heavy taxes like Qingzhou."

The surplus of production capacity gave Feng Tianyin the confidence to set high prices.

She looked down on the meager agricultural tax, which was cumbersome to calculate, especially since it required initial approval and the tax exemption period gave her time to compile the statistics.

Those who occupy territory naturally demonstrate loyalty.

What else is there to say? Since the conditions offered by the Great Qian were so favorable, what was there to resist? They couldn't wait for the Great Qian army to arrive. Gradually, the saying "If you want tax exemption, surrender to the Great Qian" began to circulate, even as the army surrendered at the mere sight of them.

They heard that the prisoners in Wangjiang City were well-fed and were simply working and building fortifications.

It's better than dying.

After a series of moves, Xia He confirmed that these villages and towns were completely submissive, and rumors about the Great Qian Dynasty were everywhere: "The High Priest is a celestial being descended to earth, he will definitely protect us," "I want to add a tablet for the Heavenly Dao to the altar," "I used to live a hard life in Qingzhou," and so on...

He enjoyed such high prestige even in an era when information flow was underdeveloped.

It is evident that Feng Tianyin's reputation is widespread.

Moreover, the Daqian Army is reliable, without any bandit or conscripted soldiers, and is an advanced force.

Since its establishment, she has been determined to recruit men from good families, with good character and happy families, who will also receive certain disciplinary education in the military.

Coupled with generous and never-late pay, high-quality personnel are guaranteed.

Compared to the Qingzhou soldiers who frequently bullied men and women and levied exorbitant taxes, it was like heaven and earth. So it's not hard to understand why everyone chose to welcome them wholeheartedly without resistance.

I changed jobs.

Therefore, Feng Tianyin, who was at the forefront, advanced at a very fast speed, traveling down the river by boat at great speed.

It was less of a war and more of an incorporation.

In Zhenhai, the capital of Qingzhou, the people were in a state of panic, hoarding food, causing prices to soar and public order to deteriorate. Meanwhile, the higher-ups were embroiled in a war of words, each sticking to their own opinions and unable to reach a consensus.

"enough."

Sitting in the main seat, Hou Yu said coldly, "Defend along the river, using each key city as a center for blocking attacks. Request reinforcements from Minyue, and we will fight against Daqian together. We cannot allow them to enter the core area. Mobilize all our current mobile forces and intercept them at all costs."

His calm commands eventually eased the tension slightly.

We have long been wary of the ambitious and treacherous Daqian. It is just a tough battle, and we will fight it.

【hint】

Our merchants have sent word that Minyue and Qingzhou have officially formed an alliance.

The intelligence, as expected, reached Feng Tianyin and Xia He; they had already planned to eliminate them in one fell swoop. Of course, Qingzhou, with its relatively easy terrain, remained a priority. The key wasn't forming an alliance, but rather, how many troops were needed?

The answer is that a full 25 mobile troops came to besiege it.

Just by looking at the numbers, you can tell that it represents the lifeblood of two major southern countries, and in terms of population ratio and the proportion of young and middle-aged people, it is definitely the middle force.

If we lose, we lose a generation, and it will be difficult to recover for twenty years.

Therefore, the Great Qian must win.

"The final battle is 10 against 25?" Xia He raised an eyebrow: "The advantage is not with us."

Feng Tianyin made the same judgment, so she set up camp on the spot and waited for reinforcements. Having ventured so far alone, she dared not be careless and had to further regroup her army.

The key to the battle became whether the reinforcements from the Great Qian Dynasty were faster or the attack from the Southern Allied Forces was faster.

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We can't catch up.

After a while, smoke rose from above Feng Tianyin's head in the encampment, and he concluded: "According to my model, the enemy's 25 troops will arrive before our reinforcements."

"Even with our additions, it will be difficult to reach 20 in a short period of time."

Upon hearing this, the officers around her did not panic.

Instead, they immediately began to calculate that there wasn't enough time for the journey. Even though they had great trust in the elite troops of the Great Qian Dynasty, they felt that at least 20 troops were needed to fight against the enemy's 25.

on the contrary.

Their army, numbering a mere 10, is less than half the ideal number, making them difficult to contend with; there are too many variables. Perhaps avoiding war is the most reasonable course of action now, but everyone is unwilling to accept this.

We've fought our way this far, are we really going to retreat now?

The Daqian army has entered a snowballing phase, advancing while attacking enemy garrisons to obtain supplies, and relying on the continuous river transport lines behind them.

Retreat would make resupply difficult, which in turn would affect the survival of the 10-strong army.

This is not a choice made on impulse.

It concerns the lives and fortunes of countless people and cannot be ignored.

Du Shaoqian replied, "I'm afraid we can't retreat. That would shake the entire strategy and put us in a politically passive position, making the regions that have submitted to us dangerous. I suggest we set up fortified villages and garrison them where we are."

“I agree with the first half, but the terrain here is too open to be held.” Shen Xingyao had another suggestion: “Let’s divide our forces and move up the hills.”

The two held their own opinions.

They were all experienced generals, each with their own plan, but they could hardly reach a consensus.

Ultimately, the decision rested with the supreme commander. After a period of discussion, everyone looked at Feng Tianyin, who remained as calm and composed as ever, her purple eyes flickering.

"Leave it to me, let's fight them."

Xia He's excited voice echoed in his mind, anticipating a large-scale decisive battle.

She sees more from God's perspective. In terms of numbers, Daqian is at a disadvantage, but considering the superimposed bonuses and numerical values, it is not impossible to fight. If she were to perform the superimposed power operation herself, the chances of winning would be quite high.

My hands are itching to be touched.

Feng Tianyin naturally agreed unconditionally, because she could also see a significant boost, making their side less passive in terms of numerical values.

Winning with fewer troops is the most cost-effective tactic and can significantly improve the efficiency of operations in the south.

The first step is to convince everyone.

Xia He wouldn't "show her powers" or "reveal" anything for such a trivial matter. Boosting morale and uniting wills is Feng Tianyin's essential duty. Let the little robot learn and gain true knowledge through practice.

The gray-haired girl looked around.

Everyone's throat tightened; they knew the answer just by feeling that gaze. Yes, a do-or-die battle. It was what they had been hoping for, and what they feared most. How could they not be excited?

"Gentlemen, we have nowhere to retreat. We are standing on the newest border of the Great Qian Dynasty."

"We must fight this decisive battle here, not only to win, but to crush them and annihilate the Southern Allied Forces. This is our only way out."