You became an emperor by letting me AFK.

Half a day later.

The ground trembled, birds took flight in fright, and the sky brightened, illuminating countless flags rushing towards the place.

Feng Tianyin shaded her eyes with her hand and looked out, only to discover that even the mighty barbarian tribe had set up a ceremonial guard, which looked quite impressive.

"Speaking of which, these are the etiquette and regulations that I set."

Gedentana made a triumphant announcement.

As a great shaman, she researched and invented many rituals and regulations, which not only strengthened the authority of the faith but also popularized knowledge, making the barbarians at least a little more harmonious. This contribution was highly recognized both inside and outside the Great Wall.

As expected, the people of Daqian received generous treatment from their hosts.

Seeing each other again after so long evoked no emotion from Feng Tianyin. Her eyes remained calm and still, and she exchanged nothing more than perfunctory pleasantries that felt completely artificial.

Erbala was overwhelmed with mixed feelings.

Back then, he and his opponent were mortal enemies. After a brief battle, they compared their military formations, and he was defeated and forced to retreat.

The high priest is still full of vigor, and time has left no trace on him.

“You’ve aged a bit,” Gergentana laughed. “You used to be a young man, but now you’re a scruffy old man.”

"Yes."

His old friend's joke made him laugh heartily, easing the atmosphere considerably. Then Erbala got straight to the point, saying, "I am willing to lead all the tribes of the northern deserts to submit to the Great Qian Dynasty, and of course I will also convert to the Heavenly Dao Sect. In fact, there is no difference between converting now and doing so."

"But I would like to confirm with the High Priests what kind of rule you intend to impose?"

Feng Tianyin sat cross-legged on the chair opposite her.

She stated bluntly: "Based on your initiative to surrender, the Great Qian will grant you citizenship. Your Linchun will be no different from other major cities."

"Really?"

The conditions were too good to be true, so much so that he subconsciously asked a question, but then felt it was unnecessary, since the heavens could bear witness.

"That's right, you will become part of the Great Qian's territory."

In reality, the conditions did not meet the limits of feudal-era rule that Feng Tianyin had always insisted on. It was difficult to effectively manage regions that were more than half a month away by a single trip, so it was neither worth keeping nor worth discarding.

However, areas outside the designated area can be used as fiefdoms.

Therefore, before the next era arrives, we need to find a region that is prone to division, and the northern desert is the best choice.

Risk management.

This was her goal for the trip, and besides, it would always be beneficial to bring the grassland population, territory, and resources under management.

The figure of "projected population of 50" alone is enough to satisfy the task. After all, the Heavenly Dao currently values ​​the population growth unlocking mechanism the most, as it is an indicator for measuring Feng Tianyin's work results, and of course, it cannot be missed.

It was destined that we could not give up the grasslands.

Even if they become estranged in the future for various reasons, she will personally take them back.

“In fact, our conditions go beyond that; we will also work with you to repair Linchun.” Feng Tianyin waved her hand, and a priest immediately handed over a list: “The conditions are all clearly written down and will be kept on file as a promise from the Great Qian.”

After reading it carefully, Erbala immediately understood:

A calculated scheme.

The construction of Linchun will inevitably lead to the entire northern barbarian tribes turning to agriculture, or at least a combination of nomadic and agricultural practices. Who can farm better than you?

A unified economic structure means greater control; even if geographically distant, a consistent structure fosters cohesion.

Once deeply embedded in the production cycle designed by Feng Tianyin, it becomes difficult to break free.

No matter how much you make a fuss, you can't escape her grasp.

"This is a well-thought-out plan, much better than I imagined. So, there's only one answer left:"

"I will be loyal to you."

Chapter 83: The Unification of the Northern Barbarians is Settled (10K)

As is customary:

Whenever the Great Qian Dynasty annexed a new city, the High Priest would personally preside over a blessing ceremony to pray to the heavens for great fortune.

Naturally, Linchun, the most dazzling pearl in the northern desert region, is no exception.

This volcanic city is unusually lively today.

Once the Great Khan and the High Priest decided on the general direction of the merger, all that remained were minor details. Once the documents were issued, the various tribes arrived, and the Khans welcomed them, as they had become inextricably linked with the mainland over the years.

Many barbarian tribes even hoped that they would become part of the Great Qian people and migrate to the interior.

The fertile lands of the south were where they were meant to venture.

The news that "the Great Khan has led all the tribes of the northern deserts to submit to the Great Qian" stirred the hearts of the barbarian tribes across the grasslands, who began to dream about the future, but the most important thing was the present:

Summoning order.

Most of the tribes across the grasslands gathered in Linchun, and the population under its jurisdiction expanded rapidly.

Although it's temporary, it demonstrates the grasslands' considerable population carrying capacity; with proper development, supporting more people from beyond the Great Wall shouldn't be difficult. Of course, right now they have only one task: to witness. To witness this grand ceremony itself.

The most crucial conquest in the history of the Great Qian Dynasty has come to an end.

Therefore, we must hold a grand celebration.

As always, Feng Tianyin attended in full regalia, wearing a fragrant leaf crown and a ceremonial robe, exuding elegance, nobility, and exquisite beauty.

She ascended the makeshift sacrificial platform amidst the attention of the crowd, while Gegentana beside her lit incense sticks one by one, exuding an ethereal aura.

The scene was completely silent, and everyone was solemn.

The smoke from precious incense sticks is straight, symbolizing tranquility and elegance. It represents both auspiciousness connecting with the heavens and is considered the pinnacle of refined living, highly valued by everyone from the nation to the common people.

Feng Tianyin strolled gently, dancing gracefully, accompanied by a surge of spiritual energy that soared straight into the heavens.

This is tradition.

To this day, the sacrificial rites of the Great Qian Dynasty still retain the characteristics of shamanism and witchcraft. They are often performed by young, beautiful, virtuous and talented female priests who dance as offerings. After all, that great being was fond of beautiful young girls, so it was natural to cater to his tastes and make them pleasing to the eye.

The scene was incredibly solemn, with tens of thousands of barbarians looking serious.

This moment is crucial in determining whether Heaven will accept us. I dare not imagine the consequences of rejection; it would surely be all for naught.

If He does not accept it, then the Great Qian will surely be severed.

Compared to whether Heaven welcomes them or not, the regions of Linchun and the northern tribes are utterly insignificant.

"Will it work?"

The more the ceremony progressed, the more nervous and uneasy everyone became.

Even Gegentana looked nervous, after all, she also hoped that her hometown could be included in the protection of the Heavenly Dao. It would be too miserable if it remained a barren land forever. She hoped that they could develop together.

Only Feng Tianyin remained calm and composed, knowing that the game mechanics would definitely determine whether the territory was occupied.

Whether or not Heaven is watching, it will automatically make a judgment.

The only difference lies in whether she will make adjustments after taking over; that will prove whether that person is still there. Heaven is too busy to respond to every single matter...

hum!

Everyone felt a jolt, clearly sensing a vast spiritual energy connecting them.

"It's true, it's the power of Heaven."

A stir arose among the crowd, especially among the barbarians who were overjoyed and secretly delighted. "Fantastic! If Heaven accepts Linchun, it means that auspicious fortune will also descend, producing output surpassing our time, just like in the mainland."

Their understanding of "bonus" is that it's divine protection, which is not wrong in a certain sense.

Feng Tianyin remained calm. If it were truly the Heavenly Dao descending, she would have bowed immediately; what she was doing now was simply an automatic gesture.

The conditions for annexation of the new city "Linchun" have been triggered.

The Sacred Land of the Northern Desert has joined the Great Qian Dynasty.

She could see both lines of status messages clearly. Having some access, she understood what was happening. The current psionic resonance was a resonance of the Great Qian energy.

The absence of the Heavenly Dao left Feng Tianyin with some regret; it was a pity he wasn't there...

boom!

Thunder echoed between heaven and earth, riding on colorful clouds and auspicious clouds stretching for thousands of miles, a wisp of thought descended from the infinite heights. This time it was correct, it was the Heavenly Dao taking over, and Feng Tianyin and others immediately bowed deeply to the heavens.

Just then, Xia He saw the notification message at her arrival at work: "A new main city has been added!"

She thought it would take longer.

Checking the news these days, I realized that diplomatic maneuvering was more efficient than I had imagined, making the northern tribes, who had long been immersed in the influence of the Great Qian Dynasty, obedient and completely infiltrated.

The entire incident, from beginning to end, was laid out in detail.

"It's probably similar to the one at Midoriyaguchi. It's already been incorporated into the affected area, and it's just missing a decisive event."

Xia He had already made up her mind and immediately began to work on it.

With her officially taking over operations, her presence became increasingly prominent among the people of Daqian.

Everyone prostrated themselves, burying their heads even deeper. The newly joined barbarians, in particular, were drenched in sweat and trembling with fear, finally realizing that it was the will of Heaven. They were both happy and awe-inspiring, not daring to breathe loudly for fear of being seen as disrespectful.

The entire city of Linchun fell silent. Not only did humans prostrate themselves, but birds and beasts also fell silent, grass and trees bowed low, the wind and clouds changed abruptly, and everything made way for this force.

coming.

Everyone felt His will sweep across the macrocosm.

[Main City Long-Term Agenda: Reclaim Farmland. Land Reclamation Efficiency +10%, Food Production +5%]

The volcanic soil is so fertile that it cannot be wasted. Xiahe's decision to adapt to local conditions, coupled with the benefits of the natural wonder of Linchun Volcano, is enough to create a major grain-producing area and become a super granary in the area outside the pass.

In the future, even self-sufficiency will be less, so there will definitely be surplus capacity to export to the mainland. If all else fails, we can store it, or at worst, brew wine.

In this era, food is GDP.

call!

A gentle breeze blew by, calming even the slightly rumbling Linchun volcano, as if responding to this force and becoming docile.

[Assign construction project: Road construction. Related project efficiency +8%]

Developed transportation is also a form of control.