You became an emperor by letting me AFK.

We will face even more complex and distant lands, and in the name of Heaven, let the banner of the Great Qian fly across the world.

[Effects: Cross-continental trade revenue +5%, overseas exploration efficiency +8%, Tiandao Sect's spread +10%]

Xia He chose a strong long-term national policy without hesitation.

You're the one.

Colonization is just a name; in terms of game mechanics, it leans more towards extending influence to distant regions, and its various stats are quite high.

For example, a 5% increase in trade volume is enough to ensure that a shipping operation can break even.

There are plenty of people willing to risk their lives for a beheading.

Nobody does business that loses money.

A long-term national policy forcibly boosts revenue by 5%, coupled with the basic profits from a successful shipping operation. One can imagine how terrifying the effect will be as the trade network expands; they'll make a fortune.

As long as there is money to be made, people will spontaneously engage in colonization and expansion.

The term wasn't explicitly mentioned in the national policy description, but the overall message was encouraging, so Xia He chose it, and related pairings were based on this core principle.

In terms of military affairs, the navy will definitely be the main force, and it will safeguard trade.

Military Strategy: Building a Blue-Water Navy

[Description: The Great Qian military foresaw the objective need for the empire to project power to distant lands in the future. We have bid farewell to the gentle cradle of the inland seas and will sail towards the stormy oceans, where a more powerful navy is needed.]

[Effect: Naval training level +5%, warship construction efficiency +12%]

Xia He chose the enhanced version of the previous naval strategy, an option that was almost entirely dominated by the army before, but has now been changed to the navy.

The times have changed.

The traditional land power, Daqian, is rapidly shifting its focus to the navy in order to support its inevitable expansion into the open ocean.

Over the years, Feng Tianyin has spearheaded the construction of the infrastructure.

After all, several large-scale naval battles in just twenty years stimulated demand.

The dockyards along the coast weren't afraid of being busy; they were afraid of not getting enough orders. But the temple, with its deep pockets, kept sending out orders, and the addition of new technologies like steamships further improved their construction techniques and trained a large number of skilled workers.

Religious matters remain unchanged.

[Religious Strategy: Religious Colonization]

[Description: In the name of Heaven, our fleet will carry His glory to distant lands, spreading His sacred teachings, so that even the most remote territories will know Your name and Your miracles, and they will ultimately experience the reign of the Great Qian.]

[Effect: Missionary movement +3, cultural spread +12%, accelerating the conversion of surrounding faiths]

During this decade, it enabled the unification of theocracy across the entire intercontinental sea.

Xia He believes its strength is reliable.

There's no need to change it now. Besides, having the title of "colonialism" can complement long-term national policies, and the literal meaning will also be reflected in the game mechanics. Colonialism should be pursued in multiple ways.

Complete.

These three aspects involve the economy, military, and culture, encompassing money, weapons, and even the pen. What else could be lacking?

The Great Qian Dynasty lacks nothing; it can simply proceed with its overseas expansion step by step.

In fact, Xia He can now witness the ocean-going surveying fleet passing through buildings from an overhead perspective.

They ushered in a magnificent new era.

Not finished yet.

Xia He had just finished making macro-level decisions for the entire Daqian Empire.

This time was different from the past. Too many cities appeared in the actionable projects all at once because of Borneo's incorporation, and she was troubled by a bunch of blank decision options.

"Tianyin, do you mean you want me to handle city operations?"

"Yes, I think it would be best if Your Majesty performed the first one, because only Your Majesty's power has the effect of blessing and can spread the faith to the greatest extent."

"That's true, I'll give it a try."

The high priest's judgment was absolutely correct; so far, every city directly manipulated by the Heavenly Dao has been devout.

Xia He was mainly just lazy, since there were just too many cities.

In reality, as municipal and technological advancements are further unlocked later in the game, players will gain access to a wider range of unified operations, moving from city-based to province-based operations. However, for now, players can only operate on a case-by-case basis.

What a profound faith!

Looking around, she saw that the entire region was filled with devout believers, and in such a large number that it had suddenly appeared in a short period of time.

This could easily lead to a drastic "cultural shift," inevitably resulting in a period of fervor.

Your own actions will ignite the fanatics' activity.

However, the temple's higher-ups must see this as a great thing. Besides, one shouldn't throw the baby out with the bathwater. Do you think they would abandon the operation of the new city just because they were a bit too enthusiastic and out of control for a while?

That's not OK.

So Xia He put aside her concerns and began to make specific adjustments to each city.

Palembang to Implement Resolution: Reconstruction of War Ruins

Under these conditions, war relics within the area will be cleared away, enhancing the area's appeal and influence, giving the city a fresh new look.

Although Palembang has returned to the ranks of industrial cities in recent years, the traces of war remain.

If it's not repaired, it will affect the area's attractiveness and look out of place.

Boom!

As Xia He made his decision, numerous craters on the outskirts of Palembang were smoothed out, meadows spread and grew lush and green, and the ruins were no longer the color of a steel jungle but were instead covered with vines and green plants.

If it was once a war relic with a cold color scheme, it has now taken on a post-apocalyptic style.

Everyone stared in disbelief, feeling that it possessed a unique and special beauty.

"It is the great power of Heaven that has descended."

The local people cheered, after all, this meant that God was paying attention to them and protecting them, which was a great honor. It was God who disregarded past grievances and the rebel incident and instead healed their wounds.

They believed it was divine intervention, a sign of blessing, and that everyone would be saved.

Xia He had certainly seen the notification; the power of faith in the Palembang area had surged dramatically, but the real impact was yet to come. So she didn't pay much attention and continued operating.

Next one.

In Borneo, urban operations can be adapted to local conditions.

Port cities were for trade and shipbuilding, while inland areas were for mining and logging, since the center had large areas of jungles and mountains.

She issued city resolutions along the way, where crowds celebrated with great joy.

The last one is for the capital city.

Northern Medan has a long history and a solid foundation. It has surpassed Zhenhai to become the second largest metropolis after Xiayi. Moreover, it has developed a "metropolitan area" layout, which, together with several surrounding industrial towns, has generated a scale effect of agglomeration.

Together with Zhenhai, it forms two bright pearls in the sea between the mainland and the sea, and is destined to become a representative of a super metropolitan area in the future.

[Urban Resolution for Northern Medan: Encouraging Commerce]

The region's commerce will become more active and efficient.

enough.

Northern Medan's solid foundation meant Xia He didn't need to intervene much; Zhuang Qing had already perfected its management. The game's mechanics encouraged commerce because it facilitated "commercial inventions"—such as insurance, discounts, and clearance sales—formulas familiar to later generations that hadn't yet appeared.

Even if Feng Tianyin knew that it could be implemented at any time, she wouldn't necessarily have to do it herself.

Locally adapted business innovation is also important.

Daqian no longer lacks goods; it has long since solved the "whether we have them or not" problem. Now it's time to tackle the "whether they are good or not" problem and encourage competition and progress.

Developed consumer goods are an integral part of livability.

Get it done.

The entire city of Borneo has been processed, but she hasn't left yet. Once she enters the next round, it will surely cause a frenzy.

“Tianyin, you should be careful. After I leave, there will likely be fanatical followers in Brahma.”

"It won't just affect Borneo; the surrounding areas will also be impacted."

"I will be vigilant."

Cities that have recently joined the Heavenly Dao Sect are directly influenced by the Heavenly Dao, so it's no surprise that they're prone to fanaticism.

The white jade statue, with outstretched arms, gazed into the distance and murmured:

"Let's head to the New World in the next decade. But you'll probably encounter more barbarians, clans, and even compete with other civilizations. That new land will be quite lively."

"Your Majesty, I will present you with a city in a new continent during the next Heavenly Dao Festival."

Feng Tianyin's promise was as good as gold.

She believes that this not only responds to the expectations of the creators but also represents the pioneering spirit of Daqian.

The civilization originating from Xiayi is characterized by continuous progress, cultivating peace on the one hand, and yearning for the stars on the other.

This is the true essence of the Great Qian Dynasty.

Xia He gave a thumbs up and smiled, "I'm rooting for you. The next round should officially begin in the later stages of the Age of Exploration. Both psionic energy and technology will increase, so be careful. But I'll be keeping a close eye on things too."

Now that we've determined that the physical changes are related to the game world, we definitely need to invest our energy in it.

If it weren't for the huge difference in time flow, I would have loved to watch it forever.

Upon hearing this, Feng Tianyin was overjoyed and said, "Your Majesty is about to leave. It just so happens that I have prepared a grand performance to accompany your farewell. The entire Inner Sea will shine for you."

"Okay, thank you in advance."

The two waved goodbye.

They smiled at each other, and Xia He reached out her hand. Feng Tianyin then gently clapped her hands together, one large and one small, exuding warmth.

We bid farewell to the weighty 120 years of history, for the future will be filled with ups and downs.

The next moment, the glow that enveloped the high priest gradually faded, and then the auspicious clouds climbed back into the heavens.

Feng Tianyin led the group of high-ranking officials of the temple in bowing and saying, "Respectfully sending off the Heavenly Dao."

Fireworks, prepared in advance, rose from the entire continental coastline, whistling as they quickly reached hundreds of meters in the sky, bursting into brilliant, colorful displays that were dazzling even in daylight.