You became an emperor by letting me AFK.

Sustainable development.

Feng Tianyin had a well-thought-out plan from the beginning, with clear guidelines on what to plant where, how to plant it, and how much to plant, while also taking into account the ecological environment. This allowed the industries of Daqian to flourish and thrive everywhere.

Her construction achievements astonished the caravans that had traveled from afar.

They should be familiar with the desert landscape, but this place has been completely transformed.

As one of the earliest city-states to be incorporated into the Great Qian Dynasty, they were no longer distinguished from one another. Having achieved a century of rapid development, they naturally supported Xia Yi immensely, serving as anchors in the Western Regions.

It's as if the arm spans out towards the center of the land.

The core area of ​​this continent has been included in the radiation range.

Looking down further, Xia He could see a clear geographical dividing line between the eastern and western continents: a narrow inland sea.

The high latitude does not cause freezing temperatures because of geothermal warm currents.

Unfortunately, it runs north-south.

Together with the surrounding undulating mountains, it forms a natural dividing line, making the two continents appear both close and distant, which explains why it has become a recognized dividing line in the field of geography.

"It's much higher than the Ural Mountains, and the inland sea is quite large, making the division much clearer."

The two continents are the locations of the mainstream civilization in the Terra world.

For a century, the two sides have maintained east-west exchanges, but they have only been sporadic until now, when they have begun to communicate more frequently.

After all, technology has advanced.

For example, one key factor is canned food. Even with the technology of the Western Continent, canned food can be easily produced. Having reliable food and fresh water greatly improves the survival ability of caravans.

"There will only be more and more exchanges in the future, but both sides will focus on the ocean."

Xia He overheard the merchants' assessments while possessing her body, and they felt that life at sea was relatively easier and more profitable.

Right.

Both sides must have their eyes on the New World.

Unfortunately, the Great Qian Dynasty has not yet explored enough of the New World.

Even from her perspective, there was a lot of map fog, at most outlining a blurry outline, not to mention Feng Tianyin who only relied on hand-drawn maps to report the situation. Now, no one understands that vast land.

In addition, Xia He also noticed a piece of information:

The Academy of Sciences believes that, based on current ocean current trends, there exist vast east-west continents in the Southern Hemisphere.

[The second voyage of the 9th ocean-going fleet initiated by the Temple project has officially begun, heading towards the Southern Hemisphere.]

Geography +5

The Terran world version of "Australia" is probably not that small, but it is further away from the core areas of civilization such as the "Northern Continents," so there is relatively little information about it. However, it will be revealed sooner or later as the voyages continue.

She watched the Ross caravan arrive at the mouth of Green Valley, after which the journey would be smooth, and they would travel by boat downstream to the capital, Xiayi.

Xia He then turned her attention to the most distant exploration fleet.

Its goal is the New World.

A sea breeze caressed my face, and the sun shone brightly.

Inside the captain's cabin of the steamship, Jiang Chaosheng held up his binoculars and looked out over the horizon. There were very few clouds, and there was no immediate danger of a storm.

The weather was fine and sunny.

He also checked the eight accompanying ships and found that their speeds were normal, indicating that everything was going smoothly.

"We've been keeping the logbook for three months now. This is our longest voyage ever," Jiang Chaosheng remarked. "We have to find a stable new route."

Of course, simply going to the New World wouldn't take that long.

Crucially, it also serves military purposes.

This fleet included research vessels, supply ships, icebreakers, and six warships, enough to annihilate a city-state.

Based on their armed forces, they certainly weren't just exploring and developing; they were also prepared to take advantage of the situation to attack the clans. They had prepared elite troops from the Spiritual Abode and inner temple priests, armed to the teeth.

Fortunately, so far we have only fought a few scattered monsters, without any large-scale attacks.

"May Heaven protect you."

Little did they know that while Jiang Chaosheng was speaking, Xia He had already reached the captain's cabin. The observation windows were bright and clear, the interior was spacious, and a sea breeze was blowing.

A certain level of comfort was taken into consideration, so it's not too cramped.

The group surveyed the nautical chart while observing the angles.

They used various tools such as sextants and telescopes for surveying, and some even went diving to record as much new data as possible. As the data was continuously compiled, the captain drew a straight line on the map.

"Found it. There is a U-shaped ocean current here. Going back and forth along it is like a highway."

"Moreover, the latitude is moderate and the detour is not far, making it an ideal shipping route at present."

Upon hearing this, everyone cheered.

Successful.

The long exploration has paid off; it's now certain that the new shipping route will ensure the discovery of new continents. In fact, its value extends far beyond just a maritime highway. The convergence of warm and cold currents in this area brings a large amount of nutrients.

In other words, there are abundant fishery resources in the center of the ocean.

Even setting aside the several islands scattered along the way, a simple voyage could also provide opportunities to fish and shrimp, making it a natural source of supplies.

Hard work pays off.

Feeling the festive atmosphere, Xia He couldn't help but nod. This was not luck, but the result of persistent exploration and knowledge seeking that finally led to the accurate location of the ocean current and the drawing of a clear route to the destination.

She also knew nothing about the regions beyond the two northern continents, relying entirely on the exploratory vision of the Great Qian Dynasty.

The longer you look ahead, the more actions you can take.

good thing.

Xia He also gazed at the distant blue sea, beyond which lay the New World. In a sense, the exploration of it was the main theme of the Terra world today; powerful civilizations needed resources from overseas expansion to supplement their industrialization.

"We are now in the late Age of Exploration. Once a larger global market is established, we should move into the Industrial Age."

Industry will bring countries closer together, or make them more competitive.

The window of opportunity is now.

The fleet's command understood these principles, as they had received the high priest's instructions and support.

Despite having only a few ships, they are all cutting-edge vessels. Even the civilian ships have been modified with new armor and firepower, which cost a fortune.

It is easy to imagine the importance that the temple's leadership placed on this matter.

They set sail with a sense of responsibility and honor, and should forge ahead with unwavering determination.

"continue."

Jiang Chaosheng said excitedly, "Now that we've discovered the ocean current route, let's take a trip there to gather more information before heading back. Speed ​​up, let's head straight to the New World and experience it!"

The captain immediately decided to head to the New World once again.

The only difference was that it was the first time they were driving without stopping at the shore, which greatly increased the risk. But no one was afraid; they immediately obeyed the order and drove at full speed, heading straight into the distance.

Xia He smiled and returned to her aerial perspective, while simultaneously accelerating the flow of time.

The entire fleet sliced ​​through the waves like a sharp sword, and the clouds seemed to part to make way for it, allowing it to pass unimpeded.

Several days later.

The voyage was entering its second half, with little time left before we reached the shore, and everything was peaceful during this period.

But the sea was too calm at that moment.

Having experienced so many voyages, Jiang Chaosheng was highly vigilant. Upon noticing something unusual, he immediately frowned and commanded in a deep voice, "Have everyone be on high alert and take precautions."

In fact, there is already hidden pollution lingering in the air.

Xia He glanced at it and it vanished. That wasn't the key point, since it couldn't break through the priests' defenses anyway. The key point was the source of the spread.

"City-state?"

Her vision extended further, and she suddenly saw an island rising on the edge of the New World.

The location is perfect; it could be used as a military base in the future.

However, nothing happened.

Upon closer inspection, it became clear that the area was filled with skeletons, broken walls, and vines, and roamed with countless monsters. They were the culprits who had destroyed the city-state and emptied this area.

Massacre the city!

The clan that can do such a thing is no ordinary clan; they must be extremely cruel.

Xia He immediately possessed the priest leading the group, but instead of communicating with him, she made him "have a flash of inspiration" to expand his spiritual perception. For her, it was just a fleeting glimpse of the abandoned city-state.

The hidden revelations of the divine way enlightened the high priest.

She paused slightly, then murmured, "Thank you for your protection," before immediately adding, "There is a city-state at the 3 o'clock position ahead, which has already been occupied by the clan."

"Prepare for battle immediately—"

Jiang Chaosheng listened to the advice without hesitation and ordered the fleet to do so.

Civilian ships remained in the inner circle, far from the battlefield, while warships immediately moved forward to engage in combat and, as expected, spotted the target.

"The report confirms that it is a completely contaminated site."

The scene was so horrific that even the lookout clicked his tongue in disbelief. It was terrifying; the savage monsters had reduced the entire city to ashes, and the marks of time were washed away by blood.

Xia He timely withdrew her possession and once again surveyed the battle situation.

boom!

Amidst the thunderous roar of cannons, mushroom clouds rose over the island city-state. Under the bombardment of naval guns, fortifications were utterly insignificant, and the deafening roars and shockwaves tore the enemy apart.

The ruins crumbled even more, and the clansmen hiding within were instantly reduced to fragments.

They didn't even have time to spot the enemy.

These monsters have been far removed from human civilization for too long. They have no idea how civilizations on the major continents have evolved, are completely unfamiliar with new weapons, and are unaware that the huge black shadow at sea is the "enemy."

I thought it was a whale.

To be attacked in such a state of ignorance and lack of preparedness is a one-sided massacre.