You became an emperor by letting me AFK.

"...I thought you hated leaving your hometown."

"Actually, I've never felt happy being a shaman."

"why?"

"It's just a charade, a way to gain a living in this barren land by creating an air of mystery. On the grasslands, everyone is doing their best to survive. I also felt that if I was always on the edge of a cliff, something would happen sooner or later. It's better to leave."

The great shaman may seem glamorous, but only he knows how dangerous it is. He must be vigilant at all times and never let his guard down.

She suffers from stomach aches every day due to various trivial matters, and her only hobby is studying psychic doctrines.

I've never been happy, so it's good to be free from this.

“I originally thought you would be under more pressure working in Xiayi after coming from Mobei, but now it seems that’s not necessarily the case… Come on, let’s go to the inner sanctuary of the priests together.”

"Ah."

Gedentana quickly followed.

Unfortunately, no matter how I expressed my gratitude, the other person remained indifferent and did not respond with any further emotional fluctuations. This kind of behavior really seemed like that of an elderly person.

Feng Tianyin felt that she was more clingy and affectionate than before.

They're so outgoing; even though we've only known each other for less than a month, they act like old friends.

moment.

Together, the two climbed hundreds of steps and finally reached the magnificent temple. Looking back from the platform of the highest palace:

The most eye-catching thing is that the lights are brightly lit.

Thousands of lanterns lit up the sky, creating a scene resembling a sea of ​​stars. The variety of lanterns showcased the most ingenious designs. There were palace lanterns made of gauze, painted with landscapes, figures, flowers, birds, insects, and fish. There were ice lanterns, clear as jade, burning with candlelight that shone brightly. And then there were revolving lanterns, their frames made of wheat straw and their covers of colored paper…

Looking up at the sky, fireworks occasionally burst forth, dazzling the heavens.

In contrast, the inner priest's shrine appeared somewhat desolate, as it was brightly lit but sparsely populated.

on vacation.

Even the most notoriously busy clerks in the Great Qian Dynasty would receive leave from Feng Tianyin on this day, setting aside their duties to reunite with their families, since family is an essential and vital part of life.

Instead, only two people remained.

The girl with long black and white hair was about to step into the palace to work when she was stopped again.

Gegentana said, "I'm in great spirits right now and I'd like to stay up all night to welcome the New Year. What do you think? Could you give me a tour while you're at it? The scenery here is just right."

Feng Tianyin nodded in agreement.

The two sat side by side on the highest step, looking down at each other.

"For us, the Spring Festival is a rare respite and reward after a year of hard work, and an occasion to maintain the warm bond between clans and neighbors. In this land of plenty, showing material abundance and human warmth is also a way to show Heaven, letting Him know that the weather is good and the harvest is plentiful, and that I have fulfilled my mission for another year."

"Look at that city wall over there, they always set off fireworks. On the other side is the moat, where people row boats..."

She introduced each of the activities to everyone.

Thanks to the towering height of the temple complex, one can enjoy a panoramic view, resembling a magnificent scroll painting.

Gradually, Feng Tianyin felt the quiet. The voices that had been responding turned into steady breathing. Turning her head, she saw Gegentana fast asleep, leaning on her shoulder.

Very peaceful.

It seems to be more stable than the past few days when she was sleeping in the carriage. Since she's getting a rare rest, I won't disturb her.

Feng Tianyin opened her clothes to cover her younger brother, then stood motionless like a statue, watching the lights of thousands of homes, the crowds of tourists, and the bustling music and singing until dawn.

...........

The period after the Spring Festival is the usual time for Daqian to plan its fiscal year budget.

At this time of year, it is essential to assess the income and expenditure of each department, summarize and plan for the future, and it is also the most appropriate time to understand the operations of senior management.

Feng Tianyin required her juniors to stay by her side at all times.

She had to review the documents she was approving, attend the meetings she was chairing, and understand the officials being transferred...

These were not difficult for Gegentana, because the problems she faced in management were all similar, and the barbarians had actually been learning from the Great Qian for many years, and their influence spread far and wide, making it difficult for them not to be affected.

But after delving deeper, she discovered a whole host of unfamiliar words, such as:

KPIs.

When Feng Tianyin said, "We should adopt KPIs as the baseline and OKRs as the incentive driver, and manage all departments like enterprises. Now that Daqian is of a moderate size, we should adopt an enterprise-style structure first, rather than a government-style structure that only consumes resources and does not produce anything."

Each department should set production targets, quantify and calculate them, and compare data, but risks must also be managed.

"For example, those in the water conservancy engineering department, you need to not only plan how many ditches to dig this year and how many households to cover, but also monitor changes in the riverbed..."

I couldn't understand it at all, so I had to learn a bunch of new vocabulary.

Of course, Gegentana had to admit that the words "Da Qian" were precise, efficient, incisive, and hit the nail on the head.

She was left only to take notes and had no chance to speak or discuss the matter.

He truly deserves to be called the High Priest.

According to the information gathered, these inexplicable numbers, letters, and peculiar language style were all brought by Feng Tianyin alone, and were interpreted as "knowledge revealed by the Heavenly Dao" permeating all aspects of the Great Qian Dynasty.

It sounds impressive but is indeed time-tested management experience.

After truly understanding the situation, Gegentana realized why the alliance of the northern barbarians was far inferior to that of the Great Qian Dynasty; details determine success or failure, and there was a significant disparity between the two sides:

Organizational level.

It's not just about the military.

Rather, the entire temple leadership adheres to rules and regulations, optimizes processes, clarifies responsibilities, and maintains accurate statistics, demonstrating a high level of professionalism.

On the surface, the barbarians seem more primitive, but Shinichi is even more primitive.

That being said, sometimes Feng Tianyin would get carried away and start rambling on and on: "The Great Qian Dynasty has just received a large influx of resources. We need to seize the opportunity, empower production tasks, inject vitality into long-term planning, refine demand, and grasp market trends..."

The permanent senior clerks tacitly closed the documents and stopped paying attention to what they couldn't understand.

No wonder.

Those familiar with the situation know that the high priest gets carried away and starts rambling incoherently when it comes to a lot of calculations.

The most challenging time is when the budget is replanned each year, because the massive amount of data is stored in Feng Tianyin's mind, and she can quickly come up with different plans for each department, all by herself, which is truly a genius.

The only person at the conference table who didn't know anything about it, Gergentana, was startled.

"Is the High Priest alright?"

"Don't worry, Your Excellency the High Prophet, you will gradually adapt. That's how it is for high priests; it's probably some kind of burden that activates blessings."

After watching for a moment, she nodded. Soon after, Feng Tianyin recovered and returned to her icy demeanor.

Quite cute.

Gedentana became increasingly certain that her workdays would never be boring.

...........

Two months after the New Year.

During the first half of the period, Gegentana was busy attending meetings in various departments to gain a deeper understanding.

In the latter half, they officially became involved in the activities of the inner priesthood, responsible for organizing religious affairs, such as managing the money collected as tribute and presiding over ceremonies.

She got her wish and took over the accounting.

Moreover, Feng Tianyin's approval of "three months' salary in advance and permission to build a residence on the open space inside the palace" was very generous.

Of course, the clever Gedentana wouldn't immediately build a grand project for herself. Instead, she worked even more diligently, mainly taking the place of the high priest and traveling to other cities to preside over ceremonies.

With her busy schedule stretched thin, Feng Tianyin was finally able to stay in charge of the central command for longer periods.

My new colleague will be traveling frequently for work, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, for other reasons as well:

Facial recognition.

The appearance of the High Prophet is currently only known to the people of Xiayi; the other branch cities need to be informed as well to facilitate the handover of duties later. To some extent, as the High Priest's representative, it is certainly necessary to inform them in advance.

As the Qian family's business grows, it certainly needs such an agent.

Gedentana was more than happy to oblige.

Through this, I learned about most of the Qianxia territory, traveled north and south, east and west, and visited 7 of the 10 branch cities.

The advanced shipping industry allowed her to travel back and forth quickly, sometimes even reaching a city in a single day.

It's so convenient.

No wonder they were able to maintain a supply line for a large expedition of 4000 elite troops; convenient transportation ensured efficient transfer of supplies and served as a vital artery.

The landscape is so beautiful; it has truly broadened my horizons.

If the northern desert region where Gegentana once lived was a vast grassland with endless pastures and boundless land, then the Cifu Basin is characterized by the diversity of mountains and rivers. More importantly, it is a place with a high degree of development, full of people, so there is no fear of excessive vastness.

She believes that this level of development is a symbol of civilization, and it's no wonder that the people of Daqian call the northern desert barbarians.

Not only the grasslands, but also the people in the jungle and hilly areas of the south can be considered barbarians.

They certainly deserve it. Blessed by Heaven, ruled by a sage, they live in peace and prosperity, with abundant harvests. They can look down on any civilization in the known world and are the epitome of progress.

Thus, Gegentana spent this period of investigation in fulfilling travels.

spring.

As the willows along the riverbank sprouted new buds in the wind, she returned to Xiayi by boat.

According to etiquette, he should go to see the High Priest, but he was stopped by an unexpected person: Yu Xue, a senior permanent clerk, head of the High Priest's office, and the tenth place in the first palace examination.

This is the highest-ranking senior clerk, who usually directly conveys Feng Tianyin's orders.

He wielded influence over various departments thanks to his position.

Although her colleagues in military, judicial, and engineering fields had greater authority, in practice she practically became the head of all officials.

This is true.

After all, when Feng Tianyin was not around, Yu Xue handled the most affairs and was exceptionally capable.

After bowing, she got straight to the point: "Your Excellency, the High Priest wants to discuss religious doctrines with you tomorrow, so there's no need for a formal report. You'd better prepare carefully beforehand."

"Thank you, I understand."