You became an emperor by letting me AFK.

Some people were so angry they gritted their teeth, but they had no choice but to agree.

Compared to the usually indifferent High Priest, Gegentana laughed heartily and pointed at the group: "You guys are really something, you can't hold back anymore. Alright, I'll let you know that the Heavenly Dao has revealed that the Great Qian Dynasty will change its political system."

what?

Actually, there's no need to discuss this further, since it's the will of Heaven.

Whether that great being cares or not is irrelevant; once the two most powerful figures of the Great Qian Dynasty bring up this rhetoric, there's no room for negotiation.

Of course, it is most likely a revelation from Heaven.

Because Feng Tianyin, being consistently benevolent, gave you the opportunity to choose, the higher-ups' intention is "just don't have any feudal lords," everything else is up to you, and the details can be left to the person in charge of the promotion to decide.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. Thank you, Your Majesty."

They immediately understood that the two had gone to great lengths; otherwise, they could have easily stripped the feudal lords of all their power with a single word.

The temple's two leaders are a cold, aloof man whose expression is unreadable, and a straightforward, enthusiastic man who can be a little annoying. But once you get to know them, you'll find that they are considerate of others, which puts them at ease.

“Gengtana is right, so what do you think of the plan to exchange fiefdoms?”

Feng Tianyin asked the question directly and generously.

If any other official from the Great Qian Dynasty besides the promoted ones had said this, everyone would have brainstormed and reasoned about it.

But she was definitely going to mean it literally, too lazy to explain it in a roundabout way.

I agree.

After the first feudal lord expressed his opinion, the others followed suit, as there was little room for negotiation. Since the high priest had made it clear, they simply agreed, knowing that the specific details would certainly be adjusted later.

"Hmm, not bad. You shall submit the tokens and seals to the temple, and then prepare to enjoy the festival."

After saying that, Feng Tianyin strode away.

Gengtana turned back and reminded him, "Since you're stepping down this year, the tributes can't be less this year. Make sure you perform well," before following after him.

The feudal lords breathed a sigh of relief after the two left, as it seemed they had gotten through the ordeal smoothly.

---

As the feudal lords arrived, the second and third batches of clerks who were returning to report on their duties also arrived on time.

People from all sides flocked to the area.

The temple was the busiest place, even this magnificent building seemed crowded. The inner sanctuary was in charge of coordinating and transporting countless offerings. The outer sanctuary was constantly receiving guests, with no end in sight.

Feng Tianyin, the protagonist, spent most of her time in the inner palace on the eve of the festival.

She's acting as a clothes hanger.

Each ritual robe required repeated testing and careful consideration before being worn.

Only through actual experience can one know whether something is suitable or not, and several backup plans are needed, requiring meticulous attention to detail. Therefore, the most outstanding tailors were employed, and every detail had to be carefully considered.

"It's such a waste to just leave it lying around after using it every time. Let's just start a brand for festival dresses."

"What are you saying all of a sudden?"

At this time, Gegentana was unable to comprehend Feng Tianyin's avant-garde ideas.

"We'll establish a brand once the spinning machine is invented, since in everyone's mind, the ceremonial robe is a symbol of status."

"That's interesting. The inner palace wants a share of the profits."

"can."

"Speaking of which, do you know about this popular cosmetic lately? It has a great whitening effect when applied to the face. Although we can't use it ourselves, it should encourage production and generate more profit..."

"That stuff is lead-vinegar foundation, which is highly toxic. We should stop it as soon as possible."

The former high priest, who was originally a witch doctor, couldn't stand this kind of thing, and sure enough, all sorts of strange things happened when the year came.

People's embrace of new technologies should also take health into account.

"Such a thing is true." Gergentana clicked her tongue in amazement. "But people's love of beauty never stops, and in the end we still have to find better materials."

While the two chatted idly in the inner hall, the outer hall was bustling with activity.

"quiet."

Sitting in the main seat, He Wan tapped the table and said, "The report doesn't need to be delivered all at once. Slow down, but be quick."

She's so busy she's rambling incoherently.

Fortunately, more clerks were temporarily transferred in, otherwise it would have been impossible to process so many reports from various places at once... Overall, it was still very organized, orderly, simple and efficient.

They truly deserve to be recognized as outstanding individuals who stood out after rigorous selection and received training at the academy.

They saved He Wan some effort, and things got a little better as everyone started sorting things out by category. They were able to manage, and their performance evaluation data was quite good.

Tired and happy.

Many of his apprentices have achieved great success.

This means that her initial recommendation of Feng Tianyin was correct, and she felt honored.

Back then, He Huang and his colleagues filled a large number of key positions in the south with their own personnel.

For more than a decade, they couldn't stir up any trouble. They needed to be infiltrated by the administrative power of the temple and evolve again before they could succeed. After that, the new generation of elites from the South should take over.

crunch.

Suddenly, the door leading from the inner hall to the Imperial Study opened, revealing Feng Tianyin dressed in full regalia. Everyone quickly bowed in greeting.

Especially for the clerks who hadn't seen His Majesty return to report for duty in a long time, His Majesty remained as youthful as ever, and even his psionic aura had become more profound and restrained. What level had he reached? Not only that, the Great Prophet beside him was no ordinary person either; indeed, the temple was full of hidden talents.

The high priest seemed to be in a great mood, and it was rare for him to show any signs of happiness.

"Let's prepare to begin the festival."

She could already feel the gaze of the creator.

Xia He didn't attend any extracurricular classes when she was young, and now she has no interest in working.

But going to work isn't something you can do casually.

We must pay extra attention when the beta version starts its round rotation to avoid generating too much computing load and causing errors. This is often when bugs occur frequently, so we need to check and maintain it carefully.

After quickly fixing a few newly discovered bugs, she began to check the in-game situation:

The changes are significant.

The capital of the Great Qian Dynasty, Xiayi, still lives up to its original description of "a spectacular landscape with its varied terrain," with cities built on the surrounding hills and highlands.

Feng Tianyin was well aware that mere appearance decoration would be very inconvenient.

Therefore, the newly established churches, altars, and other structures for the district were placed on high ground, which not only displayed majesty but also did not occupy flat land resources, and these magnificent buildings further enhanced the skyline.

The consistent architectural style of Daqian is large and tall.

Two points are enough.

They have enabled countless magnificent buildings, and with the support of current technologies such as brick, stone, and cement, they continue to break new heights.

"It definitely has a bit of a steampunk eve feel to it."

The steam engine did not appear suddenly, but was the result of a continuous process of improvement.

In fact, Feng Tianyin had already begun using steam engines in scenarios such as mines, water pumps, and hydraulic systems, but they were not yet widespread and were still in the process of technological refinement. This unique historical atmosphere created a new art style.

Her gaze was fixed on the area around the city walls.

The barbican was already packed with people. Farmers carrying fresh vegetables swayed on their shoulder poles, vendors at the early market hawked their wares with their hands in their sleeves, and passersby came from all over the country but chatted happily.

They displayed titles such as "devout believer" and "missionary".

Pilgrims?

In previous years, the Heavenly Way Festival would have a special pilgrimage procession, but this year, due to the large number of participants, it was no longer necessary.

Therefore, Xiahe sees more pilgrims as tourists.

The people checking documents at the gate had a tough job. The armor and battle robes of the city guards stood out conspicuously in the crowd. They lazily checked the documents and occasionally exchanged a few vulgar jokes with familiar drivers.

"You're actually late this year."

"There's no way around it, there's just too much cargo. Everyone's been busy at the port the whole time."

The soldiers guarding the city were greeted by a dazzling array of goods, with bolts of silk and satin unfurled in the sunlight, their luster shimmering like water. From afar, wagons laden with spices carried their aromas, a mingled blend of benzoin, camphor, and agarwood.

The owner of the bookstore next door was lightly brushing various thick-covered books with a feather duster, afraid that they would look unclean and be looked down upon by customers...

Developed shipping enabled the rapid connection of goods between various regions of Daqian.

Xia He never specifically deployed logistics-related enhancements; they were merely buffs related to military logistics, yet Feng Tianyin still managed to do so.

It all depends on operations.

Her perspective begins at the main city gate and randomly leads to the altar.

Within the city, there were still many wealthy families, with white walls and black tiles, their gable walls arranged like stacked books. The chessboard-like streets and alleys teemed with people. In the distance, the temple district stretched out in a continuous expanse of blue-tiled roofs, the ridge beasts on the eaves silently watching over everything.

Further away, the top of the altar gleamed brightly in the sunlight, where final preparations were underway, and the pulse of a great nation resonated.

The wind blew in from the plains, carrying damp moisture, and the sunlight refracted as if it were floating on clouds.

It's almost time.

Xia He looked around and confirmed that the capital of Daqian was in good condition. It was time, so she started to take action.

hum!

The spiritual energy emanating from the infinite heights caused a tremor in the hearts of countless people in the Great Qian Dynasty. Yes, it has arrived. Anyone who has personally experienced it will be familiar with it; it is a harbinger of the descent of the Heavenly Dao.

Aren't these ordinary people also sensing spiritual energy under His revelation?

Faith binds everyone together.

Whether Xia He initially designed it this way or not, as the activities of the Heavenly Dao Sect have penetrated into all aspects of society over the years, it has in fact strengthened connections.

That force is rising.

As if their shared call connected with the distant heavens and earth, the sky was suddenly illuminated.

Feng Tianyin, who was at the top of the altar, immediately bowed.

Her actions signified a true descent, and seeing this, the others followed suit, paying their respects. Although they didn't possess the high priestess's keen psychic perception, simply doing as she said was enough.