You became an emperor by letting me AFK.

Otherwise, the player's ability to control the rebellious city will be greatly reduced.

If an important city falls into that situation, she will stop being a player and instead use higher-level administrator privileges to resolve it.

"Let me see what you've got."

From an overhead perspective, everyone in the city looked on with worry, staring at the ceremony on the altar.

No one but Feng Tianyin could feel the subtle, pervasive influence of her will.

Ordinary people often feel inexplicably watched, which makes them very nervous, and even more so, fearful. Because of the huge gap in status between the two parties, even a casual glance can bring immense pressure, and the most primal belief is: fear.

The Vajra statue is fierce, admonishing people to use force. At this moment, the Great Qian army guarding the altar is the best way to promote faith.

Xia He looked on with satisfaction as the 100% completion rate was achieved.

Loulan

[Development Stage: Ancient Slave Society]

Mainstream Culture: Mercantilism

Current political system: Slave-owning oligarchy

[Livability: Below the poverty line]

[Effective population control: 30K]

Productivity: 10 standard units

In terms of sheer numbers, it's not even as good as Xia Yi twenty years ago, but it has the advantage of being a small country with a small population, so it can manage to get by.

They benefited from this, because further examination of the details revealed that the exquisite metallurgy, ox-drawn plowing, crop rotation, seed cultivation, and other techniques were brought from trade with the Great Qian Dynasty.

So you're trying to steal my skills?

Of course, trade is mutually beneficial, and it all comes down to ability; the Great Qian Dynasty also reaped the rewards.

Xia He discovered crops such as chili peppers and spices, as well as seeds from other distant regions, which would be invaluable even just as a hybrid gene bank. These are all things that can enrich the dining table, and food is the most important thing for people.

Overall, it is mutually beneficial for both sides, especially since they both belong to the Great Qian Dynasty.

The family does not speak two languages.

She didn't mince words, adjusting the procedures based on the standard processes of the previous cities, emphasizing the need to adapt to local conditions:

[Current City Agenda: Trade Route Operations. Trade Route Efficiency +5%, Revenue +5%]

[Military Strategy: Send Incremental Reconnaissance Troops]

[Player-initiated construction: Laying large-scale roads, which will connect with the main road system of the Great Qian Dynasty. Related road administration efficiency +10%]

that's it.

Xia He didn't intend for Loulan to have any productive capacity. It was wishful thinking to think that it was just a desert oasis. He would just let it serve as a trade route hub, maintain trade, and keep an eye on the distant places.

Of course, the Great Qian Dynasty doesn't have the strength to explore further right now, so it should just remain on guard.

Furthermore, more developed transportation and trade can firmly bind it to the economic hinterland, making this small place inseparable from the economic hinterland.

Both sides get what they need and develop together.

A mature civilization contains cities with various functions.

Loulan perfectly fills the ecological gap of a "long-distance land trade hub," making up for a long-standing regret. If Xia He is not mistaken, it is probably a transcontinental long-distance trade route, but that will have to be explored later.

She believed that the Western Regions valleys had been largely pacified and were no longer a threat, but she did not expect that the Northwest would complete its rule before the South.

Therefore, Xia He mainly focused on trade, completely ignoring anything beneficial to production.

Normally, I would at least have some involvement in agriculture or handicrafts, but not this time.

Loulan is too far away and inconvenient to control.

Strong trunk and weak branches.

It's that simple: in the current era, cities on the border should be functionally stripped down, focusing on either military, commerce, or resources. How can you expect to reap all the benefits?

If you take it all, are you the central government or am I?

In the end, Xia He carefully reviewed all the city decision-making projects. This was considered a temporary operation during the first round, which took effect immediately.

"Let's begin."

With the order issued, a magnificent will extended throughout the entire city.

He seemed to emit a faint, mournful sound.

Though inaudible, it was enough to deeply move the heart, stirring a profound sense of respect within each person's soul.

The people of Daqian were used to this; they had become accustomed to conquering seven city-states in succession. They could only marvel at the extraordinary favor bestowed upon High Priest Feng Tianyin, who had been elevated to such a position and given the authority to lead them—truly a blessing.

The Loulan people, seeing this for the first time, were so frightened that they immediately prostrated themselves in awe.

From ordinary people to Ke Rong and the city lord, everyone was sweating profusely and trembling. They felt a gaze falling on Feng Tianyin, but dared not look.

it is true.

Once you join the Great Qian Dynasty, you can feel the mighty will behind it; it is the Way of Heaven.

The only one who can communicate with the Heavenly Dao is the High Priest; all the rumors are reliable and absolutely true. They've even underestimated it; who wouldn't tremble with fear after truly experiencing that soul-piercing gaze?

What followed was a great blessing.

Rain clouds suddenly appeared over the hot and drought-stricken city-state of Loulan, turning the clear blue sky into a gentle drizzle.

He seemed to have left, and only then did everyone look up in a daze at Feng Tianyin on the altar.

Lightning flashed and thunder roared behind the gray-haired girl, her silhouette appearing tall and imposing in the incandescent light.

"remember:"

"Every thunder and rain is a blessing from heaven."

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Chapter 57 A Major Investigation

On the eve of the autumn harvest.

The wheat fields surrounding Xiayi, the capital of the Great Qian Dynasty, are undulating with waves of wheat and the fluff of grass is flying everywhere.

The warm sunshine and cool breeze are refreshing, making it a perfect time for labor, without the scorching heat of summer or the bitter cold of winter.

The problem is that we don't have enough manpower.

Inside the temple office, Yu Xue, who was temporarily acting as the agent, frowned as she looked at the backlog of documents.

"Most of them are adjustments to production tasks..."

Sending two thousand people to the expedition does not simply mean losing two thousand young and strong laborers; it means that ten times that number of people must work closely around logistics, such as weapons forging, horse harness forging, and transporting supplies.

can't stop.

Stopping even one step can disrupt the entire process, and may even cause those in charge to become unfamiliar with the procedures or make mistakes.

Moreover, Yu Xue couldn't keep track of the battle situation at the front in real time, so she had to maintain supplies.

The two cities, Xiayi, which she was in charge of, and Cuiwei, which He Wan was in charge of, were important production centers for logistical supplies, and their success could not be compromised. So, of course, there were no people available for the autumn harvest, but the crops in the fields could not be delayed.

After much thought, I can still make some time.

"Pass down the order to let this group of slaves on their day off handle this. Let them suffer, and I'll take the blame."

"obey"

That being said, the slaves' enthusiasm was unreliable.

Therefore, this is only a temporary measure. To truly complete this year's autumn harvest, a large number of people are needed. If the entire process is not smooth, it will affect warehousing, various projects, and a series of problems will follow.

"Report! The expeditionary force is about to return in triumph." The good news brought a sigh of relief to everyone in the office.

It's finally over.

During the campaign, all the clerks, high and low, worked overtime. Alexander, they were all elites, yet they could only play one role:

To replace the high priest's usual work as much as possible.

To make up for her workload, everyone was extremely busy.

Once you actually take over, you'll find that Feng Tianyin's speed is no longer about quick reading, but about "drawing conclusions without consulting materials" because all the information is stored in her mind, while others often have to consult and calculate various things before making a decision.

too slow.

They were overwhelmed and the more they worked, the more they realized how extraordinary their boss was.

The female scribes in the inner sanctum of the priesthood have been dealing with an overwhelming amount of paperwork and meetings over the past month and a half, and even then, many crucial documents have piled up that only the high priest has the authority to handle.

The leader was also busy in the outer palace.

Several departments, especially those involved in the war, have been working around the clock.

Yu Xue stretched and said, "Everyone, put down your work for now. We'll hand it over to the High Priest when she returns. I'm asking for a leave of absence for everyone."

"Yay!"

The work in the inner priest's sanctuary is more like the secretariat of the high priest, an extension of the transmission of power. Therefore, once the core member, Feng Tianyin, returns, she will be much more relaxed and would be eager to take over all the work.

Over the years, Daqian has established a precedent:

The inner priestly sanctuary is responsible for reviewing, conveying, and conducting religious activities, as well as making the highest-level macro-level decisions of the Phoenix Heavenly Sound.

It's occasionally busy.

The leader of the outer hall is responsible for departmental decision-making and execution, and often serves as an advisor to the high priest. Their influence permeates all parts of the Great Qian Dynasty.

It's always busy.

After quickly tidying up the desk, Yu Xue and her colleagues went to the gate of Xiayi to greet them.

A vast expeditionary force was clearly visible between the fields. Judging by its numbers, casualties were minimal, just as the battle reports indicated, as they accepted surrenders along the way. Therefore, unlike in the past, they did not bring many slaves; only the prisoners of some particularly foolish enemies who insisted on attacking were enslaved and punished.

However, 2000 elite soldiers is still a large force.