You became an emperor by letting me AFK.

The sudden pop-up message startled her slightly, and she subconsciously doubted its authenticity.

Xia He did not make a judgment on the event itself, but immediately focused her attention on the southwest and took a holistic view.

A vast surge of psionic energy swept by.

The shadowy figures lurking within and the highly perceptive shamans involuntarily shrank back; it was terrifying. Had that being from the Great Qian Dynasty come to inspect? The commotion was immense. This only strengthened their belief that surrender was the right choice.

"There's hardly any decent army left, just rotten fish and shrimp."

After surveying the area, Xia He came to a conclusion. In reality, the most crucial elite force of Minyue had collapsed while fighting within Qingzhou territory. The subsequent successors were only able to hold on by conscripting soldiers to keep them afloat, but after such a long period of fighting, they were all wiped out.

The gap is too big.

Even if they forcibly conscript soldiers, it would undermine their own rule, and they could only recruit new soldiers to deal with the elite veterans of the Great Qian Dynasty.

Don't be ridiculous, that's just one-sided stomping of noobs.

The protracted war forged a well-organized regular army in Daqian and Qingzhou, providing mutual cover. Coupled with the resource supply behind them, they finally managed to penetrate deep into the core area of ​​Minyue.

Moreover, it also has its own problems; the regime is relatively loose, and many are just tribal alliances in the valleys.

The local chieftain system was just right here.

Xia He felt that the reason Feng Tianyin had been able to hold on until now was because she was too cautious and steady.

The choice to end the war now rests in the hands of the little robot.

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Xiayi Temple.

The Imperial Study, located on the top floor, immediately received the letter of surrender.

The Minyue forces acted faster than expected. They had estimated that the battle would last until 84, but it ended much earlier, much to the delight of the permanent senior clerks.

"Congratulations, High Priest! This is a great fortune for our Great Qian Dynasty."

"They must be intimidated by the majesty of Heaven. Now those unteachable bastards should understand what the One God is."

"Your Majesty, what is your opinion?"

Congratulations are well-deserved, but the final decision rests with Feng Tianyin. At this moment, she is looking at the surrender document and pondering, her serious expression making the atmosphere heavy.

Is there something else the High Priest is dissatisfied with? Has he decided to continue the fight?

I don't know.

At this moment, she was retrieving data from the Qingzhou region. Since it was included in the Daqian territory, she had the authority to view it. From the troop deployment, loss rate, and resources in Qingzhou, she could roughly infer whether the Minyue campaign was going smoothly.

The loss rate has been declining recently, while the Heavenly Dao Sect's faith has been advancing rapidly, so the battle reports seem to be in good condition.

Therefore, it is not difficult to understand why the enemy surrendered.

After all, operations in the southwest are different from operations along the coast between the mainland and the sea. They involve dismantling and occupying areas one by one. Once you intervene, you solidify the occupation, which is like cutting flesh with a dull knife.

Having fought to this point, the Minyue people are powerless to resist.

agree.

After a moment's hesitation, Feng Tianyin gave a positive answer, her word being her bond.

The delegation breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this, exchanging bewildered glances, unsure whether to be happy or sad. In any case, the war was over. Continuing to fight was futile; it was better to end it here and work together, all under the protection of Heaven.

They had to admit defeat after traveling all the way to the interior of the Great Qian Dynasty.

First of all, it's quite frightening that a ship can sail from south to north, and it only took 3 days in total.

too fast.

During this period, the delegation saw countless large ships sailing freely, not even on their way to supply military supplies, but for routine trade.

Secondly, there is the stability and prosperity within the Great Qian territory.

Compared to the southwest, where conflicts exist between various chieftains and where directives are often hampered by natural limitations, this place truly feels like a unified community. Regardless of the Heavenly Dao Sect's merits, at least everyone shares a unified belief.

Consensus is the most important thing.

At least the Great Qian Dynasty was unified under one banner, working together. What's even more frightening is that Qingzhou was governed so well in just one year. It's hard not to imagine what would happen if Minyue joined in.

Finally, there was this legendary High Priest of the Emperor, who truly lived up to his reputation.

Feng Tianyin's aura was extraordinary; her sense of control in every gesture was undeniable.

He reigned for eighty-three years.

Her control over the Great Qian Dynasty was meticulous.

No wonder he can mobilize massive resources to carry out orders with a single command. An enemy country with such a leader is simply a nightmare, not to mention the unfathomable Heavenly Dao behind him.

"Your Majesty, would you mind telling us what your plans are for this area?"

"Of course, we will apply Qingzhou's successful experience to you. Although there will be some differences, we will generally support your development of marine exploration."

Feng Tianyin made no attempt to conceal her plans.

Ultimately, it's all about paving the way for a brighter future.

"Wait a minute, do you think that Minyue might delay the exploration of Daqian? So you're starting a war?"

"Correct."

A simple and straightforward answer is worth a thousand words, and another point is the population and labor force in the south—a point the delegation understood, of course. They were simply amazed by the decisiveness of the Great Qian Dynasty; this emperor truly didn't hold back.

They gained a slight understanding of the high priest's character.

When someone reaches a level of power like hers, there's no need for pretense; her logic is rigorous and direct, and she doesn't beat around the bush.

But it shouldn't be underestimated.

Anyone capable of controlling such a vast territory single-handedly is no ordinary person; there must be intricate plans behind the scenes. The high-ranking officials of Minyue are acutely aware of this, as if they had been caught in a noose from the start, their necks tightening little by little until they were forced to surrender.

When did Feng Tianyin's plan begin?

Faced with such meticulous planning, they had nothing more to say and could only take their leave.

After seeing the guests off, Feng Tianyin looked around and said:

"Although I have always emphasized that we are prepared to explore the ocean in the future, the number of people newly brought under control in Daqian in recent years is too large, and we must carefully digest them."

“Navigation is a matter for the next decade. Your immediate priority is to carefully review the governance of various regions.”

Yes, sir.

Without the powerful boost from Xia He, it would be unsafe to rashly embark on a large-scale exploration. Feng Tianyin prefers stability in this regard, especially since, as mentioned, a large population needs to be absorbed.

She immediately ordered the frontline troops to begin consolidating their forces and preparing to occupy and garrison the area.

It's also a precaution in case they change their minds.

Fortunately, Minyue had been thoroughly taught a lesson and realized the vast difference between the two sides. Therefore, after the subordinate relationship was established, it went very smoothly without any intense friction.

The Great Qian Dynasty was quite adept at this, having conquered Qingzhou a year ago and knowing exactly how to deal with people from other regions.

The Minyue region, which was the first to submit to them, became an excellent guide.

Subdue the local bullies.

—This is a valuable experience for the Great Qian Dynasty.

They quickly connected with the previously impenetrable local social networks, thereby expanding their influence. By promising benefits and employing a combination of incentives and pressure, they could easily win people over.

The news of the victory was only announced when the Daqian army had completely taken control of all the cities, central areas, and roads in the Minyue region.

Feng Tianyin publicly performed a blessing ceremony and announced to the heavens that "the Southern Expedition has ended."

She was the happiest as the person in charge from start to finish.

Xia He naturally played the special effects as well, so the entire Great Qian Dynasty knew that the war was about to end.

This political and religious stance brought an end to a chapter of history.

Win 0

When the temple officially released the announcement, people all over the country were a little confused. "Wait, have we been at war all this time? I forgot." After all, they had not used their full strength and had not reached the point of general mobilization. Even the mainland was not under special pressure.

"We in the Western Regions river valleys don't really feel anything, but business continues as usual."

"The South? I wonder how much warmer it is than our northern desert?"

"Great! Now we won't have to worry about being invaded by the south anymore. I'm going to cultivate more wasteland in the future."

"The troubles that have befallen Qingzhou are over."

“I must celebrate, this damn war is finally over, I’m going to go out to sea, I’m going to fish.”

News of peace spread far and wide, and at least people no longer had to worry about massive armies trampling over their homes. The two southern countries, in particular, who had suffered greatly, breathed a sigh of relief and could now focus on farming in peace.

They were completely convinced by the Great Qian Dynasty and had no choice but to abandon their ulterior motives of outwardly complying while inwardly resisting.

The known world is united under the banner of the Heavenly Dao Sect.

That's pretty fast.

Xia He nodded after receiving the notification about the expansion of the territory.

Because she had a higher perspective, she understood Feng Tianyin's entire operation better. The plan, which was meticulously crafted and executed step by step, and which she had painstakingly cultivated for more than a decade, finally led to the annexation of the two major southern kingdoms.

Although some scattered small city-states and camps still exist, the centralized power on a very large scale has been achieved in fact.

It covers a vast area, spanning thousands of kilometers from east to west and from north to south.

The resources involved, including topography, climate zones, vegetation, and animals, are incredibly diverse…

The related products are dazzling and there's simply no way to see them all.

Too much.

This is the foundation of a powerful nation; the minimum guarantee is extremely high. Of course, the population is not yet matching the needs, but that's only a matter of time, since the little robots are best at increasing the workforce.

If we only consider the "coverage area that can be covered by administrative power," it has reached 300 million square kilometers, but the actual area of ​​influence is much larger.

For example, the polar regions further north are indeed beyond the reach of administrative power.

But there aren't any other regimes, are there?

According to the colonial logic of "planting a flag makes it mine," then the controlled area could be doubled.

Xia He didn't care about these numbers. After all, the meat in front of her would be eaten sooner or later. The reason why Daqian was not in a hurry to take action against the border areas was because the population hadn't reached that level yet. As long as the core area was well managed, the rest wouldn't be a problem.