You became an emperor by letting me AFK.

They obeyed orders.

Actually, I'm really looking forward to working in the south. Today was the first time I saw the sea, and I felt refreshed and happy. I think I can understand why His Majesty has always longed for the blue territory.

The Great Qian Dynasty was destined to sail further into the future, and fortunately, they witnessed it in this era.

His Majesty is finally coming back.

After waiting anxiously for a month after the New Year, the people of Xiayi finally heard good news.

I almost thought Feng Tianyin was going to establish a secondary capital in the south. After all, she had been cultivating new territory during this period, and her serious attitude showed that she had invested a lot of resources and might be stationed there for a long time.

However, she has always been the type of person who is willing to delegate authority.

Now that the south was stable, a large number of temple officials moved in and sorted out and coordinated the administrative systems of both sides.

According to Feng Tianyin's logic, "By streamlining processes, aligning needs, and connecting departments, market signals can reach consumers more quickly and vertically." In short, she can rest assured, so of course she should leave; Xiayi is her true hometown.

The sanctity of the capital was not bestowed by her, but rather determined by Xia He's emphasis on it.

Appointed by Heaven.

That's why Feng Tianyin chose to start the belated triumphant ceremony after a period of busy work.

The people of Xiayi were naturally delighted and were very enthusiastic upon hearing the news.

The temple's high-ranking officials finally began organizing documents after a long hiatus, as some backlogged matters could only be decided by their immediate superiors. This was not only because of their power, but also because only they could know the full picture and make accurate judgments.

"We can finally relax a little."

He Wan stretched and yawned, cracking her muscles as she moved, and her spiritual energy increased slightly.

Despite working at her desk all day, she didn't neglect her cultivation. During this time, her spiritual energy increased and she even broke through the bottleneck, feeling refreshed and invigorated.

"readily."

"Speaking of which, Ke Rong, have you been to the south, a place suitable for relocating our people?"

"Don't worry, Lord He Huang, that place will become an even more prosperous and fertile land, after all, the natural conditions are good."

"I will send some more promising talents over there."

During this period, she put a lot of effort into personnel arrangements, placing people in positions to exert influence as early as possible, so that they wouldn't become independent when the selection process started in the south later. This was something the temple had to be wary of.

Of course, the final means of checks and balances are not limited to scribes, but also include priests.

They are even more effective.

As Gedanta flipped through the report, she said, "Things are going quite smoothly. Over a hundred temples have already been built. They're moving really fast."

"I haven't received that many approval reports; a large part of them are probably spontaneous from the public."

He Wan felt much more at ease with this assessment. As it turned out, the Heavenly Dao Sect's faith was always effective, and the previous Zhenhai Grand Blessing and the blessings in various cities had completely won over people's hearts.

"Let's get everything ready to present to His Majesty. It's time for our triumphant return ceremony."

Two days later.

Feng Tianyin returned to Xiayi, the place she had always been loyal to, as promised.

Unlike before, this time they traveled directly by boat. Previously, river navigation could not reach the capital, but with huge financial investment, this was no longer a problem—a canal could be built.

The canal, which had been under construction for many years during the war, was finally completed, connecting the capital city, a crucial node in the war effort.

Its connection to rivers and the sea is invaluable.

Feng Tianyin's triumphant return via this canal can also be considered a form of publicity.

On the shore were familiar faces. Gegentana was already jumping and hopping as she greeted them, her eyes shining as if she had seen a treasure.

She felt the overwhelming power of faith.

The inclusion of the entire Qingzhou into the Tiandao Sect's faith territory led to a qualitative leap in the resonance power of the two ascended individuals. Witnessing the High Priest's power firsthand was even more exhilarating, especially since the Great Prophet could also receive a portion of the resonance amplification, which naturally brought great joy.

"Praise the High Priest."

Compared to her colleagues, who seemed to be reuniting with old friends, the onlookers cheered with joy. Having not seen the High Priestess for so long, they felt a deep sense of warmth and familiarity; even her demeanor seemed to have changed, becoming more lively and vibrant.

As the saying goes, a journey can change a person, and it probably made Feng Tianyin more humane as well.

She leaped from the deck into the harbor.

Following closely behind, some Imperial Guard soldiers also disembarked, and they, too, were reunited with their families after a long time.

"They're finally back! I was so worried about them."

"You're not having any trouble adjusting to the new environment, are you? You look a little thinner. Eat more when you get back."

"Did you see the sea? What does it look like? Are there any big ships? Something bigger than these."

"Yes, it's under construction."

Compared to the usual grand ceremony of a large entourage entering Xiayi, this welcome starting from the port seemed more approachable, though Feng Tianyin never cared about such trivial details. They stood on the bank, watching the surging river, the hundreds of boats racing, and the dusty figures of travelers.

Weren't those ships also carrying the scent of distant lands? Of course, the Imperial Guards still kept the crowd at bay to prevent a stampede.

At the same time, colorful flags fluttered and fireworks lit up the sky, seemingly bringing back the festive atmosphere of the recent Spring Festival to Xiayi, with lanterns and decorations everywhere.

This is a reunion.

Although there were some welcoming ceremonies for the returning troops from previous rotations, they were nothing compared to what is happening now.

The high priest's triumphant return, in a sense, symbolized the end of a war.

Even though some tactics against Minyue were still in effect, their scale was not large enough to become a strategic objective of the Great Qian Dynasty. They were merely left to the generals to finish up. In fact, the grand strategy of the southern expedition had already come to an end.

Feng Tianyin concluded the ceremony quickly and simply.

She didn't come back after such a long time to enjoy the praise.

After removing her military uniform and changing into a ceremonial dress, the girl returned to her usual workstation. She quickly scanned the data, categorizing it by priority, type, and judgment, and then began to annotate it rapidly.

Same as always.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief when they saw Feng Tianyin generously take on the most difficult part, no longer needing to worry.

"Your Majesty, we are so busy when you are not around."

He Huang stared wide-eyed, cupped his face in a pleading manner, and some of his subordinates shuddered at the sight. Teacher, at your mature age, you can still act cute?

"Don't worry, you will all be richly rewarded, and additional leave will be approved."

It actually works!

However, the two had worked together for many years and had a tacit understanding, and their way of getting along was something that others could not emulate. Everyone could see that Feng Tianyin treated the Prime Minister like a child, and her current mischievousness was partly due to her teacher's kindness.

In His Majesty's eyes, the only person of his generation left is Gegentana.

If we were to name a successor, it would probably be Lord Jiang Bai, who is currently sighing and rubbing his forehead at his teacher's actions.

She had to interrupt, saying, "Your Majesty, Your Excellency, it seems a large portion of the financial and tax records from the South have been pre-allocated?"

She couldn't afford to be careless about matters concerning finances.

"The follow-up explanatory report must not have been delivered yet. I can tell you that it has been used for military expenses."

"ah? "

"Now that the Qingzhou region is basically stable, it's time to launch a general offensive against Minyue. They're ready there. Next, we'll take care of that area and create a stable rear base for maritime exploration."

Feng Tianyin calmly decided the fate of millions.

Those who received the news looked at each other in surprise. This was good news; it meant there was a new opportunity for profit.

This matter is quite ordinary.

What surprised everyone about Feng Tianyin's war decisions was the speed at which they were made.

She never concealed her actions, much less hid them from her own people; the clerks knew long ago that a full-scale attack on Minyue was inevitable.

After all, a significant portion of the small-scale combat operations along the Fujian-Vietnam border were coordinated by the temple. While the fighting was raging on the front lines with Qingzhou, they were not idle and had to take a holistic view and make judgments.

Fortunately, logistical supplies were not delayed on either side.

It is also thanks to the decision to build canals and dredge waterways.

Otherwise, transportation will be greatly affected.

This war was able to be fought across a vast area of ​​thousands of miles thanks to the continuous transportation provided by the water network. This logistics system became the foundation of the Great Qian Dynasty, and now a new war is about to begin.

However, the fact that Feng Tianyin did not personally lead the expedition suggests that the situation is not serious.

The reason he personally led the expedition to Qingzhou was because the God of Haiqi was influencing him from behind. This time, that consideration is not involved. Given the size of Minyue, it is only a matter of time.

"Why are you in such a hurry? Have you received some kind of divine revelation?"

Gengantana's question received an affirmative answer: "That's right, His Majesty ordered me to begin exploring the near seas."

"So that's how it is."

When the topic of divine pronouncements came up, everyone immediately became serious.

He Wan, who had just been begging for donations, said seriously, "From what I understand, the shipbuilding technology between the North and the South is not that different. Under His Majesty's technical guidance, we are not inferior to Qingzhou. But that's only in terms of hardware. In terms of software, at least our sailors' experience is far from sufficient."

The concept of software and hardware was taught to them by the high priest, which is quite fitting.

"Indeed, our inner sanctuary is basically a group of landlubbers who have never properly sailed, let alone preach in a completely new environment."

Gedentana knew her subordinates all too well.

"We can only enrich our team once we have a stable presence in the South and start recruiting talent gradually."

He Wan agreed: "This has been our focus for the past ten years."

Both the inner and outer palaces are eager to expand their influence, and how they digest the new southern territories will determine their respective importance.

"You draft a plan."

Feng Tianyin delegated this task because her focus was more important: administrative divisions. In short, drawing maps. The key was to ensure that the provinces of Qingzhou were intertwined and their respective geographical units fragmented for easier control.

In an instant, she divided the area in her mind based on mountains, rivers, population, and economy.

But that won't work.

We must proceed step by step, since the Qingzhou region is now unified under a single system to continue the war. We should first pacify the Minyue region, so we will leave Feng Tianyin aside for now.

With her regaining control of the Imperial Study, the entire Daqian Dynasty became even more efficient.

Government orders are clear, concise, and to the point.