You became an emperor by letting me AFK.

[Becoming the second personality of Wakaba Mutsu]: You and I are a match made in heaven, but in order to keep you healthy, I have become an obstacle.

[Becoming Toyokawa Shoko's adoptive mother]: Orphaned? Family destroyed? Shoko! What do your tears mean? Can your tears save everything?

[Becoming Yukino Yukinoshita's fellow patient]: When a fatal disease afflicts us, I laugh at your ventilator, which resembles an elephant's trunk. Let's elope one last time.

Becoming Anna Hanami...

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I will disappear after I have saved everything.

Then, I will seamlessly transition into the life of another girl.

Repeatedly.

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One thrilling and exciting mission after another was successfully completed.

Noshiro Toshika, back to her daily routine, looked at the girls who had gathered around her:

"Everyone, do you really have to treat me as an emotional crutch?"

Chapter 38 Use it fiercely (Bonus Chapter 2)

If you doubt someone, don't use them; if you use someone, don't doubt them; don't be afraid to use them even if they're bad; use them to the extreme.

Feng Tianyin has always been like this.

Since Heaven approved of the various gates during the design phase and specifically sent down revelations to urge them on, then of course the project should be started as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, she soon realized the lack of manpower.

The progress of Cuiwei City cannot be stopped. This is not a matter of adjusting the construction schedule, but rather that a lot of consistent experience and data must be overturned. Starting over again next time would only cause delays.

She doesn't believe in the memory and proficiency of ordinary people; it's all about use and disuse.

can't stop.

Therefore, Feng Tianyin wrote to Sun Shan emphasizing, "You have an independent work schedule, so don't worry about this side. Keep up the pace" to reassure him.

Simultaneously launching two major projects is a severe test.

Even if she could adopt a "reckless infrastructure construction" approach like the Qin Empire to push the labor force to its limit without worrying about a regime crisis, she still wanted to try operating it more to show the Heavenly Dao.

The slaves can only suffer.

Feng Tianyin's original plan was to maintain the replacement of slaves, not to be too insane, and to achieve sustainable exploitation.

This time, I have to go all out and push my limits.

The gray-haired girl scribbled furiously on the document and then handed it to Yu Xue beside her. The latter's eyes widened. It was one thing that the orders here expanded the scale of forced labor—after all, it was an obligation—but mobilizing the remaining 70% of slave laborers was really exploitative.

"Sir, based on this indicator, it will be very difficult for them to reproduce and thrive."

She dared not offer any advice, but merely offered a reminder and, incidentally, ascertained the high priest's attitude.

Let me say a few words.

Otherwise, delivering such a bold decision without saying a word would put immense pressure on those implementing it, and the large-scale mobilization would inevitably lead to a series of frictions.

"First, don't underestimate human resilience. Second, the situation is just that urgent."

Because the city-states to the west were also sending scouts.

If we don't establish a firm foothold soon, our potential enemies could easily seize the initiative. Besides, Feng Tianyin hasn't forgotten that the naval reconnaissance team will eventually return, bringing news from the south. Daqian also needs to respond to the strategic situation there and cannot ignore it.

We can't possibly deploy resources in three directions simultaneously, can we?

Unrealistic.

Feng Tianyin was so busy that she even took on the design work of the city wall of the capital, Xiayi. However, the construction was a low priority, since its strongest defense line consisted of two cities occupying the natural barrier.

Therefore, we must first ensure that the layout of the east and west sides protecting Xiayi is established, and only after we are safe can we consider the issue of the southern coastline.

Although it is rich, it is not intended for small civilizations; a solid foundation must be laid first.

"I understand, I'll arrange it immediately."

Yu Xue knew the High Priest's resolve; it was difficult as it was, but the will of the Heavenly Dao's representative was unshakeable. So she quickly issued orders to the various departments, and the entire Great Qian Dynasty began to mobilize.

It's springtime, and it's not easy to mobilize resources without disrupting the farming season.

Fortunately, the grain reserves seized from the forest camp last year are still there. They will just spoil if left unattended, so it is better to use them as start-up capital for the Zhuguan project.

Two days later.

The first group of slave laborers set off by ship.

Because of the waterway connection, the logistical pressure is relatively small. The more pressing task now is to build ships and transport people at the same time. Fortunately, the hydrological conditions are normal. The period of rapid flow due to the melting snow and ice has passed, and shipbuilding can proceed smoothly. As a result, the number of ships in the inland port has increased rapidly.

Once completed, they carried slaves to the construction site on the other side of the tributary, where they immediately began working.

The construction was overseen by a team of engineers from the academy.

They are also professionally trained.

When the academy was built, Feng Tianyin intended to cultivate talents in engineering, military, geography and other fields. In the absence of universal education, it was necessary to select those with talent. It is no exaggeration to say that they were all quick-witted and could handle engineering tasks without difficulty.

And so, along the banks of the dense network of waterways, a city wall slowly began to take shape...

The construction team immediately erected the scaffolding, then filled it with clay mixed with lime and straw. Once one layer was formed, they removed the scaffolding and continued to add more layers.

During this process, the hammering must continue, and manual labor must be used to help them come together.

That is, to solidify.

This step was very labor-intensive; even the strongest slaves were sweating profusely, swinging the hammer with tremendous force.

To further ensure defensive capabilities, there is a "brick-wrapping" step, which requires the use of high-specification sintered bricks, which are shipped from factories in the suburbs of Xiayi. Each brick can be traced back to the craftsman, date, and specifications, and the process is rigorous.

The ramparts of the city wall were constructed together with the brickwork, and adjustments were made to add crenellations and drainage systems.

details make a difference.

Soon it took on the outlines of city gates and barbicans.

The reason the project was completed quickly and was so robust is because Daqian applied an advanced technology that significantly accelerated molding and bonding, and was relatively easy to manufacture:

Glutinous rice ash paste.

If you can't afford modern cement, just make do with "ancient cement".

What has always limited Feng Tianyin's potential is not the technology tree, but the population. Even if she could produce cement at any time, she couldn't mobilize the corresponding labor force, so she had to settle for second best.

Xia He fast-forwarded through the timeline, witnessing the city walls rise from the ground at an almost visible speed.

She underestimated the organizational capacity of the Great Qian Dynasty.

Unexpectedly, it took shape in just half a month, at least enough to declare that it has gained a foothold and will not hand over the key position to others.

Yeah.

As someone who "must control the hub," I feel uncomfortable if I don't capture a city when encountering places like the Strait or the Mountain Pass. Therefore, I am very satisfied with Feng Tianyin's efficiency. She is indeed the child I created myself, and she understands me.

Of course, everything comes at a price; speed has to be paid for.

Zooming in further, all that comes into view is a series of slave deaths, not individual deaths, but losses of entire organizations.

He was worked to death.

To be precise, under the combined conditions of lack of food and clothing, poor sleep, scolding and beatings, and high-intensity labor, even the strongest bodies could not withstand it. A considerable number of them, who were eating heartily in the morning, would suddenly die at night.

Similar cases occur frequently and are a major cause of death.

The least serious safety issue is engineering accidents, which often result in people falling or being crushed to death due to a lack of safety awareness, insufficient time, or inadequate protection.

The number of slaves who have died so far is as high as 500, and there is no way to count the more detailed number.

Efficiency over life.

This is the tone that Feng Tianyin set for this project.

In fact, her decision proved to be prescient. After all, Xia He could see several groups of city-state scouts leave after their visit, each carrying an exploration team, indicating a desire to explore new frontiers.

However, since Daqian has already secured the best position, there's no need to create unnecessary complications.

The significance of Zhuguan Pass is not only that it blocked a major transportation route, but also that it represented the continuous transfer of influence and control.

Xia He has already seen the surrounding plots providing benefits.

We're just waiting for the sea reconnaissance team.

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Chapter 39 I Need Water Cooling

"Thank God, we're back!"

The captain of the sea-searching reconnaissance team was moved to tears when he saw the flag of the northern post station. He had never been so excited and his blood was boiling.

"That's great!"

The surviving subordinates who accompanied them also raised their hands and cheered, and the lively voices of about ten people echoed through the woods.

Their trip was fraught with danger, resulting in the loss of two people. Everyone sustained injuries of varying degrees, and many had received bandages. The perilous locations were numerous, but thankfully they survived and are all safe.

They finally arrived at the controlled area of ​​the Great Qian civilization.

Despite being called a post station, it was actually just a sentry post erected on a dead-end road facing south, serving only as a precaution.

This area is located on the edge of the Cifu Basin, so Xia County attaches great importance to external defense.

"Hello! "

The reconnaissance team waved from afar, and the soldiers stationed at the opposite post station immediately spotted them from the watchtower, shaking their bells to make a clear sound.

"Our hero is back."

The team left via this very road, and they became acquainted with each other.

A year and a half has passed in the blink of an eye. It's late spring and early summer, the sky is clear and the azure dome provides excellent visibility. You can see that the team members have dust on their faces, their skin is a little darker, and their clothes are tattered, but their eyes are bright and piercing.