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"The Great Qian Dynasty quelled the clan clusters."

"Our shipping route is safe now, and we can finally go out fishing with peace of mind. Otherwise, we would all starve to death."

"I didn't expect them to act so quickly. Those people are still the most reliable."

"Ask our missionaries here, what exactly is the Great Qian Dynasty like, and how is it so powerful?"

...The sea suddenly became quiet.

The threat posed by the clans is long-standing; attacks occur frequently, causing great suffering to the island's inhabitants. Initially, it seemed that the addition of the Great Qian to the shipping routes here would only create another victim, but unexpectedly, they swiftly and decisively crushed the clans.

They were not victims, but rather people who freed them from the clutches of monsters.

As a result, the Daqian fleet was just sailing normally on its return journey when it frequently encountered fishing boats. The fishermen on board presented gifts to the fleet one after another, their enthusiasm overflowing and impossible to stop.

"Your Majesty, shall we accept it or not?"

Ultimately, we still had to consult Feng Tianyin, since Ming Lin'e stipulated that if it was not accepted, at least appropriate feedback should be given.

"I can't refuse your kind offer, please accept it."

She's not the inflexible type; this kind of interaction can increase her influence. Her popularity is beyond expectation, which is good; they're all potential believers in the Way of Heaven, enough to let more people feel the Creator's brilliance.

Since Feng Tianyin had agreed, the soldiers of Daqian were finally willing to accept it.

However, they will not be included in the spoils distribution. Instead, they are required to eat all kinds of fish as soon as possible, otherwise, mixing them with the spoils after they come ashore will cause problems with the accounts.

So they grilled fish on the deck every day.

The fleet could be seen from a hundred meters away, and from time to time, they would attract dolphins, seagulls and other animals, which would draw parallel tracks on the waves.

Dai Qingshuang opened her arms wide and laughed, "High Priest, this sea seems to have become more lively."

"indeed."

Feng Tianyin sensed it more clearly, because the lingering, almost imperceptible, power of pollution had dissipated, and no longer any of her kind could absorb and amplify the pollution. Unless the pollution seeped in again through the subspace rift, which would take an even longer time, these past few years had been peaceful.

Moreover, with the increased monitoring of the ocean by the Daqian government, threats can be extinguished in a timely manner.

"The focus will no longer be on the clan."

Hearing her unspoken meaning, Dai Qingshuang's eyes lit up and she nodded, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, we'll take care of the missionary work."

"You have a good understanding."

Now that the monsters have been wiped out, it's time to expand our territory.

The Great Qian Dynasty no longer needs to increase its population through violent means as before, but it needs a vast market and abundant resources even more. The various maritime factions, which are also developing rapidly under the impetus of the times, are excellent export targets.

Feng Tianyin cleared the obstacles for this expansion.

In her plan, she aims to cultivate a mature maritime system in the inland seas as quickly as possible during this ten-year period, and then present the blue map to the heavens.

The priests, of course, sensed this ambition and had to respond to the high priest's strategy.

Dai Qingshuang was even happier.

After all, the expansion of the diocese means more opportunities, and with his promotion, wouldn't he be able to achieve even more merits? This would pave the way for him to enter a high position in the inner sanctuary in the future.

On the day the Daqian Fleet returned to port.

People who had heard the news were waiting at the port, starting in the early hours of the morning, not only to celebrate but also to see if their families would return safely.

The main force of this expedition was composed entirely of people from the surrounding coastal areas.

They were from good families, excellent swimmers, experienced, and, most importantly, more motivated than anyone else to protect their homeland. Therefore, the Daqian Navy recruited these high-quality soldiers to replenish its ranks, naturally causing great concern among local families.

The east was beginning to lighten with the first light of dawn.

The sails unfurled in the morning light, and the ship gradually rose where the horizon met the white clouds.

Gazing into the distance does indeed give the impression that the earth is curved, with the majestic warships floating majestically from the gentle slopes and cliffs on the other side.

Triumph!

Even though they had heard news of the victory beforehand, they still needed to witness it with their own eyes to feel at ease. Finally, they saw warships returning to port, and those with sharp eyes were already counting, "One, two, three..."

They quickly determined that three ships would never return, and the people on board were likely dead.

It was much better than expected, no matter what.

In the past, going to war often meant that every household would be dressed in mourning clothes, resulting in heavy losses for an entire generation. This victory can be described as a complete success, protecting the southern fishing grounds and even further extending their control over the shipping routes. Who can compete with their powerful fishing boats now?

"Long live victory!"

As the first cheer rang out, a chorus of cannon salutes followed, accompanied by the deafening sound of gongs and drums, making the entire port as lively as a festival.

The engineers inside the naval port also breathed a sigh of relief.

"Luckily, they all came back, and the losses weren't too great, otherwise we would have been repairing it for ages."

"We don't have enough manpower. Even just maintenance requires scheduling."

"It's okay, with this victory we can get more funding. I've heard that salaries will definitely increase then." Everyone couldn't help but start to dream.

Amid cheers, the fleet returned to its home port.

As Feng Tianyin stepped off the deck, everyone praised the High Priest, saying that with His Majesty personally leading the expedition, they were invincible and he was truly the God of War of the Great Qian Dynasty.

"Let's clean up the mess as soon as possible."

After giving a perfunctory greeting, she instructed everyone to clean up the scene.

There are also a few mermaid figures tied to the side of the ship.

They cannot be lost. These precious research materials are being carefully preserved and will be transported to the inner palace as quickly as possible.

Although the location is far away in Xiayi, there is really no suitable place for research other than the capital. Only the temple area can handle such a dangerous substance with such polluting power. It would be meaningless to take it from other areas.

afternoon.

After a simple cleaning, Feng Tianyin gave a public "battle report," which was actually to commend the heroes, boost morale, reward military achievements, and distribute spoils of war, thus completing the triumphant return process.

The high priest's leadership ensured that everything proceeded smoothly and successfully.

Those who witnessed this commendation truly felt the immense value of victory.

Together they won the sea.

The livelihoods of many trading ports in the south depended on the safety of the shipping routes, and now they could finally rest easy. Everyone present was overjoyed. Soon, along with the temple's official announcement, the good news spread throughout the south.

"So fast? And a resounding victory at that!"

“I saw it. So many large monster clans have moved away. You should be able to see them along the river route.”

"Wow. How did you win? We're too strong."

"The Great Qian Dynasty is still the most powerful. Back then, Qingzhou and Minyue had no way to deal with the clans."

All eyes are on us.

The victory brought a great sense of identity to the people of the South. If the previous prayer ceremonies and heavenly rituals were to unite everyone under a consensus, then now it was an external sense of honor and shame, which united them when facing an enemy.

Fighting against clans will improve your own organization.

As Feng Tianyin expected.

She was eager to launch a war after the Heavenly Ritual because she wanted to use this momentum to drive victory, solidify a sense of collective identity, and lay the groundwork for their organization.

Therefore, the temple is also promoting this historically rare victory.

Gedentana had long noticed the outstanding role the priests played in this war, and of course she wanted to promote it vigorously, while also spreading the doctrines of the Heavenly Dao Sect throughout the continental sea.

On the other hand, there is nothing more important than the further unification of the south.

The taverns in various places were bustling with activity.

They discussed, "Have you heard about the public battle report? We've really broadened the horizons of the Borneo fleet."

"That guy doesn't know about our powerful ships and cannons, and he's never seen those monsters before."

"We have to take action ourselves before Daqian will truly consider everyone's needs."

"We are now all under the rule of Heaven."

For ordinary people, the most important thing is to finally be able to hold their heads high. In the past, they were willing but powerless to stop the invasion of the Jurchen tribes. The Qingzhou and Minyue regions above them did nothing, or rather, they were too incapable to do anything about it.

Things will be different when the Great Qian Dynasty arrives. If anything goes wrong, they will deal with you and resolutely wipe out the enemies.

Plow the courtyard and sweep the hole.

They will destroy your crops and your graves, and the same will be done to your enemies and your families. The shipping lanes will be wiped out.

The sense of security behind the battle was something the southern coast had never had before.

Some are happy, some are sad.

The island nations on the southern coast of the continent, who had originally planned to organize a fleet battle, were thwarted and their efforts were in vain, their limelight stolen. The only saving grace was that at least no additional losses were incurred.

Given their understanding of the strength of this group of clans, this is not a good situation.

Winning is not difficult; achieving a great victory is.

The Great Qian's overall control over the war situation is formidable, representing the success of their naval construction to date. Moreover, they now have a new offensive: establishing escorts with the island city-states.

Given the natural marketing effect of this war, providing them with escort services is a logical collaboration.

After the Heavenly Dao Ritual in this round, Feng Tianyin asked for advice on how to expand, and the "escort" she mentioned at the time is slowly being realized.

Brahma saw that the plan was very ambitious, but he could only lie low for the time being.

The situation has changed.

While everyone was enjoying the aftermath of the war, Feng Tianyin returned to the temple. In the familiar room, Gegentana greeted her with a smile, saying, "You've accomplished a lot on this trip."

She saw that her colleague had achieved multiple benefits from this.

The High Priest kept in mind the strategy for the intercontinental sea that everyone had discussed a few months ago, and seized the opportunity to begin implementing it.

"We have taken the first step, and now we can just operate as the tide goes by."

"Also, Dai Qingshuang, you did a good job."

The fellow traveler whose name was mentioned immediately replied, "Great Prophet, you flatter me. It's just my job."

"I'll leave the expansion of the overseas parishes to you."

Gegentana handed over a letter of appointment, which Dai Qingshuang carefully accepted. Her long-cherished dream had finally come true thanks to divine intervention; indeed, one's efforts must be combined with the course of history.