You became an emperor by letting me AFK.

The population in overseas markets will increase, which will require more labor in Daqian.

"Your judgment is correct. Let's pave the way for the merger."

"The key to Daqian's propaganda is to find a consensus, leverage the influence of migrant workers' families, and shape our national character. In this new era, we need to find a more stable anchor of identity."

Since the high priest had given an affirmative answer, the two nodded solemnly.

Yes, sir.

It's simply a matter of continuing to do our job well, just as Feng Tianyin said. Coincidentally, they have plenty of methods for that.

So the higher-ups in the temple began to subtly push for it.

Jiang Bai gave the most direct answer: trade.

Previously, the Great Qian Dynasty only supplied agricultural products to other regions to implement the land grabbing movement. Now it's different. It can appropriately reduce the impact on competitors' agriculture and instead start importing manufactured goods.

Large quantities of canned goods and daily necessities are shipped across the continental seas, and the standards, advertising slogans, and promotional images contained within them inherently carry cultural attributes.

How could the contemporary public, whose spiritual world is still impoverished, have ever seen the advanced nature of Daqian products?

She even approved the subsidy.

This allows workers to receive gifts and send them home, and the demand for transportation capacity is also stimulating the logistics industry.

Kill two birds with one stone.

Daqian products became fashionable on the sea between the mainland and Taiwan.

Especially after the railway roughly connected the entire territory of Daqian, a large number of goods were able to be exported to the port, and then loaded onto ships to sail to different island countries.

They bring a new experience, not an isolated one. For example, in the past, only the upper class liked fine silk and porcelain, but now it's different; it's a whole lifestyle.

For example, brewing tea.

The upper class began to pursue the tea ceremony inherited from the Great Qian Dynasty, and even attached various concepts of self-cultivation to it.

For ordinary people, having solved the problem of food and clothing, opening a can of food is enough to make them feel that it is delicious.

Famine has been eliminated in the intercontinental seas in recent years.

After all, the large cargo ships were exporting grains that couldn't be sold every year and had to be used to brew alcohol. Now, they are also being processed into large quantities of canned goods for sale, all of which are of good quality and inexpensive. They have gradually shaped people's diet, tastes, and aesthetics.

They would worship the Heavenly Dao tablet, celebrate the High Priest's birthday every year, celebrate the Spring Festival, and read various publications printed by the Great Qian Dynasty.

As material civilization becomes richer, spiritual development will naturally follow suit.

Culture +15

For a time, novels, picture books, music, and poems from the Great Qian Dynasty became wildly popular.

Together, they shape cultural identity.

In fact, the temple's higher-ups don't need to put in any special effort to think of any methods. Everything just goes with the flow. As long as you are big enough, you will spontaneously exert influence on the surrounding areas. And Daqian is the lighthouse of the entire continental sea.

Existence is assimilation.

Standardizing storytelling, unifying cart tracks, or unifying currency are insufficient to describe what the Great Qian Dynasty is exporting: standards and a way of life.

When everyone's lives become similar, even their diet, holidays, and aesthetics are the same, that is a consensus on worldview, morality, and values. At that point, what is there left for each other to talk about?

After many years of changes, there is actually not much of a barrier between the continents and the ocean world.

Dude.

Feng Tianyin believes that the best window of opportunity to unify this region has arrived.

This refers to a stage where national consciousness has not yet formed, but the Great Qian Dynasty has the power to export its culture. The other side does not have time to defend and build a shield, while the attack is at its maximum. Of course, a combo attack will complete the assimilation.

Without bloodshed, like a gentle rain nourishing the earth.

The temple's leadership didn't even have a specific plan; there was no intricate conspiracy. It was more a matter of the prevailing trend.

To put it simply, "Daqian is a place where you can make money" is enough.

Even though they paid the laborers who came from afar enough and maintained their basic treatment without over-exploiting them, after all, they would all be their own people in the future.

Feng Tianyin was not so wicked as to treat Ireland like Queen Victoria did.

Rabbits don't eat the grass near their burrows.

The closer to home, the more she would adopt assimilation rather than exploitation. Temporary oppression could easily create resistance during future assimilation, wouldn't that be showing her ignorance before the will of Heaven? The entire temple decided to dedicate this blue-tinged area of ​​civilization to Him.

And preferably through non-military conquest.

That only further highlights the aura of "everyone yearns for the Way of Heaven, and unification is the mandate of Heaven," "the High Priest's benevolence extends to all under Heaven and inspires all people," and "the Great Qian is the only lighthouse between the continents and the sea."

The best strategy is to attack the enemy's plans; the next best is to disrupt their alliances; and the worst is to attack their cities.

Feng Tianyin's overt strategy involved infiltrating through economic, cultural, and political means simultaneously, employing a multi-pronged approach.

A storm swept across the intercontinental seas after she issued a new round of labor recruitment orders.

"Go to Daqian."

"What do you mean this notice was sent by telegram? What's new this time? It changes every year."

"Then what else is there to say? Buy me a boat ticket."

"I originally planned to participate in the Heavenly Dao Pilgrimage five years later, but I'd better set off earlier and establish myself first."

“Labour routes have always existed.”

Daqian established a comprehensive and rigorous transportation system for labor imports, combining shipping, port and inland transport to ensure unimpeded flow, allowing everyone to travel without any worries.

Today, the seas between the continents are calm and safe, no longer the battleground of pirate wars.

Stability +10

On one hand, the Great Qian Dynasty was actively suppressing pirates.

On the other hand, when a civilization begins to continuously cultivate a region, it becomes less likely for wild monsters to spawn.

Feng Tianyin showed mercy at one point, in order to provide the navy with suitable live targets for training. As a result, the enemy was not strong enough and was quickly wiped out one after another, without providing many prisoners of war for labor, which was a bit of a pity.

The important thing is that the seas are safe.

The peaceful environment allowed merchant ships to reduce some of their armament costs, and the entire intercontinental sea became a "highway zone" with well-developed logistics.

The more you learn, the clearer it becomes that the land chosen by Heaven has extraordinary potential and is of extremely high quality.

"Your Majesty, I am preparing for the merger..."

Feng Tianyin routinely entered a progress report into the communication system. Although Tiandao rarely looked at it during the rounds, she recorded it in the log as a reference, and then she continued to sign the documents.

I don't know.

Xia He, who rarely had any free time, saw it.

"This round has changed too much; I need to keep a close eye on things."

She was overwhelmed by the sheer volume of new technological updates; in short, all sorts of inventions were rapidly taking shape and bearing fruit.

The Great Qian Dynasty had high productivity, but it didn't have enough time to apply many laboratory technologies to the general public.

The little robot's leadership ability easily bypasses technology, which is actually the result of her personal guidance. Therefore, the Great Qian Dynasty actually has a technological surplus, and many technologies have not yet been implemented due to the limitations of population and industrial scale.

The troubles of luxury.

"Do as you judge, push for the merger, and I will cooperate in the next round."

Xia He typed a reply in the dialog box.

Upon suddenly receiving the message, Feng Tianyin was overjoyed, a smile playing on her lips. She immediately replied, "Yes, sir," and then, without further ado, continued to work with renewed vigor. The creator's care alone was enough to make her happy for years to come.

Xia He could actually see more details through player privileges:

[The Great Qian Dynasty Initiates Diplomatic Maneuvering]

[The merging agenda with the target Brahma grants a continuous benefit during the game: Cultural Influence +15%]

[Current progress of the merger: 78%]

It wasn't just Feng Tianyin who was working hard; Zhuang Qing was also putting in effort on the other side, and the two of them together brought the behemoths closer together. In fact, it was precisely because both sides were considering merging that this region enjoyed peace and tranquility.

They were both outstanding politicians, and in terms of governing experience, Queen Bharata was even more experienced, so she naturally understood the power of subtle influence.

"It has an inland sea; that's Rome."

Xia He believes that map coloring is an integral part of the gameplay and should include the seas between continents.

Otherwise, wouldn't we be giving the Great Qian a good place for nothing?

Considering the progress of civilizations around the world, the foundation laid so far will actually form the basis for future global dominance. This is because other regions are also advancing in technology and developing civic culture; in these aspects, the differences between them are not significant. The next stage is quite clear:

National spirit.

Once this project is completed, the population will become the invisible yet most fortified border.

The next era will bring an end to the period of unbridled expansion.

We are now in the Age of Exploration.

Xia He defines it as connecting the world in an unprecedented way, with the formation of a super market, and accompanied by colonial expansion and ocean voyages. In fact, Daqian is doing just that, and has gradually moved out of the inland seas and into the ocean.

The future belongs to the industrial age.

Once the major civilizations had developed their own cultures and national spirits, they became less likely to merge and integrate with each other.

Because everyone's municipal tree level is similar, there is a lack of overwhelming advantage.

Moreover, there are hidden advantages in the Civilization Evolution mechanism. For example, the Age of Exploration makes it easier to expand, while the Industrial Age makes it easier to conduct scientific research. Each has its own focus, and if you deviate from your focus, you will have to spend more effort.

"Now is a good time to expand."

Xia He's gaze passed over the Great Qian mainland, crossed the waves of the intercontinental sea, and reached the southern coastal region.

The Borneo region, which dominates the south coast, is also undergoing rapid industrialization.

That's a bit lacking.

Compared to the Great Qian Dynasty, a nation with a mind and authority on par with Feng Tianyin would find it difficult not to prosper. Meanwhile, Brahma displayed a normal level of performance. Although the immortal psychic Zhuang Qing could hardly be considered entirely mortal, she possessed a strong drive to guide her nation towards catching up with the new era.

She has led this vast land to the forefront as well.

Of course, the Great Qian Dynasty also provided assistance.

Many mature process standards, advanced technologies, and management solutions were directly handed over to Brahma, who were eager for Brahma to develop them quickly. In fact, Feng Tianyin did not show favoritism; a considerable portion of the technology was directly made public.