You became an emperor by letting me AFK.

It's counterintuitive.

Why isn't it the Saran royal family, the local tyrants, who are receiving the money?

Because the Great Qian Dynasty had long since sidelined the royal family, severing their vertical management capabilities at the grassroots level, and then simply negotiated with the local nobles and had the royal family stamp their approval.

The power of the Saran king was diminished.

The Great Qian Dynasty is not afraid of complex communication with various forces; the key is to weaken the enemy's central cohesion.

Therefore, the Nanwei family secured a large amount of investment from Daqian.

As the saying goes, "Know yourself and know your enemy."

They couldn't possibly have been doing business for so long and still not understand the Great Qian Dynasty. With such a large noble family, they could easily let their sons inherit and run the family business in their homeland, while sending their daughters to Xia County to study and broaden their horizons.

The two stood on the platform and saw many people shouting in the noisy crowd:

"Do you need a carriage? We can set off anytime."

"Should we buy some local specialties to take home?"

The sheer number of people stunned Nanwei; she had never seen anything like it before. It was incredibly busy, with several railway lines constantly changing traffic. Fortunately, they had already sent their luggage over; otherwise, carrying heavy items back and forth would have been too exhausting.

12 items!

A rough count revealed a total of 12 tracks converging on Xiayi from afar, alternating at a speed almost visible to the naked eye. Even this wasn't enough for Daqian; new platforms and substations were still being built in the distance, making it hard to imagine just how massive the transportation network was.

This land is undergoing frantic construction, already at the forefront of the times yet still moving forward at a breakneck pace.

"Come on, I'll take you to the car I booked."

"Thank you, senior."

The noise was somewhat cut off once they got into the carriage. After saying goodbye to the hustle and bustle, Wu Tong and Nan Wei breathed a sigh of relief. The latter subconsciously touched his body and exclaimed, "I didn't lose anything."

"Don't worry, Xiayi is very safe. What you need to be careful about is not to bring the carelessness you developed here to other places."

The city's railcars hummed and roared beside them, also heading towards the inner city.

Although I had seen the idea of ​​a "steam car" in the newspaper, the failure rate was too high, and even in Xiayi, a large number of horse-drawn carriages were still in use.

It remains a scarce resource overseas.

The Great Qian Dynasty was able to raise a vast number of high-quality horses of various breeds, demonstrating its abundant resources.

thump~

The clock tower emitted a long, drawn-out chime. Looking out the window, along the city's central axis, one could see the college district, located next to the temple district, brightly decorated and festive, clearly marking the start of a new school term.

It was the world's first comprehensive research university.

Even if she doesn't quite understand what a "university" is, it doesn't affect her knowing its function: to become a bachelor's degree holder in business school. In the Great Qian Dynasty, academic qualifications are highly valued.

In contrast, senior student Wu Tong's major was simple and unpretentious, which was very much in line with her family background.

too difficult.

Nan Yuan had seen the main exam questions for other majors, but she knew nothing about engineering. Indeed, the compulsory education, higher education, and university education in Daqian are currently disconnected, and there is a strong bias towards "we only select self-taught geniuses."

Therefore, many specialized professions require specific examinations.

The education system will gradually be integrated from primary school to university in the future. It is said that this framework was designed by the former Prime Minister He Wan, and the education system of the Great Qian Dynasty is still in her plans.

"I am back."

As soon as Wu Tong got off the carriage, he stood at the school gate and laughed heartily, while Nan Wei, who was following closely behind, couldn't help but shrink back.

The surrounding classmates couldn't help but notice him, and even those who didn't know him waved and greeted him with smiles.

So this is what an extroverted senior is like!

Chapter 172 Population Surpasses 100 Million (6K)

I'll act as your tour guide for now.

After entering the school gate, Wu Tong enthusiastically introduced the area of ​​Xiayi University to Nan Yuan.

"It's Experiment Building No. 1. Explosions happen frequently inside, and the fire alarm goes off every day, but you don't need to worry... There's a small playground to the inside."

"The newly built stadium is right next to it."

She pointed out the school's main facilities in turn, followed by the teaching buildings, office buildings, and dormitories. Numerous giants of reinforced concrete stood tall on campus, also adorned with banners welcoming the new students.

so big!

My impression of Nanyuan is simple and straightforward, since there are no architectural complexes to be seen in Saran.

Even the royal city can't compare to this academy area.

"I heard that this university was planned and designed by Lord He Wan. It is now the highest institution of learning in the entire intercontinental sea. Its predecessor was an experimental field of the academy... It is bigger than I imagined."

"Of course, after all, it is the first university in the empire. It is not only the first in the Inner Sea, but the first in the world."

Wu Tong put his hands on his hips and said loudly.

The region boasts numerous renowned research achievements, and its ongoing cutting-edge fields, such as electrical testing and aerodynamics, are making rapid progress, embodying the wisdom and achievements of this land.

Xiayi is only considered an academic center because it has a university; other places are still somewhat barbaric.

Avant-garde!

This adds another element to people's impression of the capital city as a modern and advanced place.

People tend to remember the first place more easily and don't care about the second place. Xiayi University, which has set several firsts, has long been remembered in history.

Walking to the south of the center of the playground, you can also see the towering temple in the distance.

Its high altar overlooks the campus.

The Heavenly Dao Sect, thanks to the deity they worship, has always yearned for the sky and favored extremely tall buildings. The temple next to it gives people a sense of grandeur and magnificence, making it hard not to feel anticipation.

"By the way, a school resume is also a big consideration when applying for a position at the temple."

"ah! "

"The training of clerks used to be managed by the temple itself. Her Majesty has begun to value professional training, believing that it reflects a person's learning ability. So, the Hanlin Academy and similar systems are probably a thing of the past."

The passage of time is glossed over by young people like Wu Tong.

Little did they know that the world would change so drastically.

While the promotion channels that were once familiar to many have undergone drastic changes, the massive civil service group has remained completely unaffected.

They obediently followed Feng Tianyin's reforms.

Nanwei continued listening to the enthusiastic senior's introduction: "Look, that's the auditorium over there. It's usually used internally by the school, but because it's quite large, it's occasionally used for temple meetings... Wow!"

"Look quickly."

Following the sound, one could see a banner that read, "Welcome the High Priest to the Opening Ceremony."

It was simple and unpretentious, yet it carried immense weight. The man was known for his reclusive lifestyle, and even his outings in Xia County were rare.

It's rare that she's willing to make a special trip for me.

"I haven't read the newspaper these past few days. I should have tidied up more."

Wu Tong was busy combing her hair and also tidying up her formal attire. Although the university did not require uniforms, everyone still maintained the campus-style uniforms, wearing blazers with vests underneath, or scarves and bow ties, but it still seemed not formal enough.

"Should I prepare a ritual dress?"

In formal occasions during the Great Qian Dynasty, the ancient sacrificial robes were considered the highest-ranking attire, filled with legendary symbolism.

It is a type of clothing that Feng Tianyin presented to the Heavenly Dao and has continued to be passed down ever since.

"Senior, it's almost time."

In fact, they didn't have much time to hesitate. This time, Nanwei pulled Wutong and ran in quickly. Gradually, everyone stood in an orderly fashion, and the Great Hall was quiet and solemn.

moment.

The high priestess walked toward the podium, and with her wave of her hand, thunderous applause erupted as if to lift the ceiling.

I never expected to meet the real person on my first visit!

"Hello students, in the past year we have just experienced the Heavenly Dao Festival, a time of universal celebration. News from the front lines of the Great Qian Dynasty keeps coming in from afar, reminding us that a brand new era is on its way..."

Nan Yuan listened attentively.

As expected, this woman's speaking style was indeed straightforward and monotonous, lacking any inflection, and sounded almost like she was reading aloud. Therefore, she paid more attention to the high priest's appearance; indeed, she was stunningly beautiful.

She wore a ceremonial dress, but it was more of a casual style with few accessories, emphasizing lightness and a figure-flattering fit.

This further highlights Feng Tianyin's long limbs, well-proportioned figure, and skin as smooth as mutton fat jade.

Her eyebrows and eyes were like a painting, her features were gentle, and her eyes sparkled.

Her long hair flowed with her movements, and the style of the highlights on the inside of her black hair was like an ink painting, making it look lively even when it was tied up.

He seems like a very approachable person.

Nanwei was also a person with psychic abilities, so he had a flash of inspiration and simply switched to the perspective of psychic vision.

call!

A pressure as fierce as a howling storm descended, and only blurry figures on the stage could be seen, all submerged in the vast psionic energy. Like a lighthouse, it gathered the terrifying power of faith from the surrounding area, devouring it all without any reaction.

She quickly averted her senses to avoid losing her composure.

Even in a split second, my body was covered in fine beads of sweat; it was terrifying.

The High Priest's psychic power is so great that his very existence distorts the world of psychic energy. No wonder he has repelled warp attacks time and time again. He is undoubtedly the most powerful being in the world today.

This fright made Nan Yuan's mind wander even further.

"……above."

"Welcome again to Xiayi University. You are all juniors I am very proud of, and I look forward to your future performance."

When Feng Tianyin gave her concluding remarks, the crowd cheered, and amidst thunderous applause, she waved goodbye.

They always come and go in a hurry, never wasting a moment.

After she left, the hall gradually began to disperse, and people excitedly discussed, "Why did His Majesty show special consideration this year?" "Didn't she mention it in her speech?" "A new decade has begun."