You became an emperor by letting me AFK.

Fortunately, she didn't bring it up, which made everyone happy.

Little did they know that it wasn't that the high priest had forgotten, but rather that the grasslands were simply not worth considering due to their level of development.

On the surface, the different Khans are destabilizing factors, but maintaining their operation can deter barbarians from further afield. Otherwise, forcibly switching to agriculture would only weaken them. It's better to let things take their natural course.

Moreover, Feng Tianyin needs to ensure the supply of warhorse resources, and they are excellent professionals in this field, so there is no need to specifically suppress them.

"Let's go."

Erbala gazed at the dust and smoke along the way, muttering to himself in a slightly absent-minded manner. He turned around and saw that Linchun had been transformed, looking brand new and upright. He never expected that Daqian was really going all out with the construction.

I thought they would be on guard, but I didn't expect them to rebuild it completely.

On second thought, there's no need to be on guard. How dare we act recklessly under the watchful eye of Heaven?

"As arranged by the High Priest, any tribe that is willing can move in; we will not monopolize Linchun."

Upon hearing this, the Khans' faces lit up with joy.

Everyone desires Linchun's advantageous location, but it has long been dominated by the Erbala tribe, who have used it as their base for a long time. Of course, objectively speaking, they couldn't support too many people back then, which is a pity.

In the next few years, it definitely has the potential to support hundreds of thousands of people and facilitate relocation.

"Yes, sir."

"One more thing, we must complete the development of all volcanic farmland as soon as possible, and report to Xiayi and participate in the festival with this achievement before the next five-year period."

Erbala's message also concerned all the Khans.

Everyone immediately nodded: "However, we also have the difficulty of raising horses, so we might not be able to take care of them..."

"If we overcome it, there will still be resources available in the mainland, so we can take care of both."

"Also, Miss Bayar, we'll be working together from now on, so I hope you'll give me your guidance."

"It's not really advice, you're too kind."

She answered politely, without elaborating further. Because she belonged to the inner priestly sanctuary and focused on religious activities, she neither paid attention to nor should get involved in politics; maintaining distance was for her safety.

In contrast, the Great Khan had effectively become the lord of Linchun.

He's a smart man, with a keen eye and a good sense of smell, but this time he might not be so smart, because he's encountered an area he's not good at:

Officialdom.

The clerks assigned by the Great Qian Dynasty are not so easy to manage. They are all highly learned and talented. If they deceive their superiors or subordinates, you will have a hard time dealing with them. They will surely make you happy and immersed in false prosperity, and in the end, you will be the one to take the blame.

The bureaucratic group selected by Feng Tianyin is not only an elite, but also a group of wild horses.

She can handle it, but others might not.

Bayar felt that the Great Khan and the scribe were incompatible and unlucky, and secretly rejoiced that he did not have to worry about politics.

Out of consideration for being from the same hometown, she still offered a word of advice:

"Your Majesty, you must pay close attention to the farmland and warhorse quotas given to you by the High Priest. You must hold on to both. As long as you achieve results, she won't care too much about some minor details."

"I see."

"That's all I have to say. I'm going to get on with the work of building the branch temple now."

Erbala, who remained where he was, said, "Do you understand? We must do our utmost to complete the tasks assigned by the High Priest."

Upon hearing this, everyone readily agreed. With the high priest's endorsement, the Great Khan's authority was even greater. He was fulfilling his duties in his position and was already thinking about issues from the perspective of the Great Qian Dynasty. The other Khans had no choice but to accept his authority.

There was no other choice.

Don't underestimate the power of the Great Qian Dynasty.

In just a few months, the close trade ties everyone's interests together. Warhorses are not a political task, but an economic benefit; the more they sell, the more money they make.

Feng Tianyin has excellent methods, which is why that person can maintain control even after being away from the capital for so long.

Meanwhile, these people who were barbarians just a few days ago were also puzzled as to why everything was going so smoothly. The logging was effortless, the harvests were plentiful, and even the cold winds weren't so biting. They had to attribute it to the protection of Heaven; it was truly divine power...

I don't know.

Xia He was currently inspecting projects related to the main city of Linchun.

"Feng Tianyin just activated the Leader's Main City project, and the functions have been unlocked?"

The status bar message indicates that approximately several months have passed in the game world's time flow, signifying an accelerated pace of progress.

[Religion establishment progress bar: 89%]

After taking over Linchun, the former sacred land of the barbarians, my faith points increased significantly. It was only a matter of time before I reached the point where I could create a religion and unlock related spiritual powers. Most of my efforts were focused on the next round.

There are so many things to do; it truly is a period of transition.

She saw through Feng Tianyin's plan: to use it as a horse ranch. Could it be that your AI logic, Little Machine, is "warlike," always focused on accumulating military resources, seemingly only satisfied when you can dominate the entire cavalry era?

It'll be lively from now on.

"Unfortunately, Linchun's scientific research level is a bit lacking, and the number of research points produced is insufficient, so it relies entirely on support from the capital."

Otherwise, they could take on part of the unlocking of cavalry tactics themselves.

That's right. Despite being a nomadic people, they are far inferior to the Great Qian in terms of cavalry formations, warhorse maintenance, and horse tack forging.

How embarrassing.

Also because of Feng Tianyin's insightful guidance that transcended the times.

The Great Qian Dynasty, upon acquiring cavalry, was already fully equipped with the Ma Cuo and Ma An systems, making them a formidable force against most nomadic tribes. The established tribes of the northern deserts, however, were nipped in the bud before they could even develop. While this ensured safety, forcibly integrating them into the civilized world required upfront investment.

It seems that Miss Steam Princess has once again taken it upon herself to decide on the offerings for the next Heavenly Festival.

She wants to build this super horse farm.

In Feng Tianyin's vision, the south is the next main direction of attack. It is fertile, vast, warm, and rich in water and grass, and the cavalry should take advantage of it.

Unfortunately, the AI ​​appointed as the leader doesn't have enough permissions to see the whole picture.

"The cavalry research is not progressing well; we need to improve our organization, equipment, and training."

Xia He immediately spotted the key: as a highly sophisticated and elite troop type in ancient times, it was not something that could be unlocked at will. The entire coordination system was enormous, involving not only size but also technology.

Fortunately.

Linchun's qualifications are comprehensive enough, showing infrastructure such as [Facilities: Horse Farm] and [Facilities: Large Horse Pen].

These are not things that ordinary cities can have.

Building a dedicated facility would be of little significance, as the prerequisite is an abundance of superior horse breeds.

Once available, such as the [Academy Facilities] in Xiayi, they will provide buffs. Similarly, the buffs in Linchun are beneficial to cavalry, which explains why Feng Tianyin's ambition to build a massive mobile force has been rekindled.

The conditions are right; we can then nurture them gradually.

So be it.

With the current size of Daqian, it doesn't even meet the threshold; it only has a mere 150 million people.

It needs further recuperation and development, focusing on its existing territory. With the current surplus grain, feeding a population that has doubled should not be a problem. But Feng Tianyin certainly can't wait; sooner or later, she will set her sights on the southern city-states and even the civilizations.

The north is no longer peaceful either, after all, there must be more barbarian tribes, or even Western Continent civilizations, in the more distant northwest.

A series of changes will occur when the classical era arrives.

Looking around, Xia He saw that the view was several times wider than before, but there were also more things to worry about.

He is extremely busy.

Fortunately, the players are high-dimensional beings, and the High Priest is a super AI with authority; otherwise, the governance level wouldn't be able to keep up with this rate of expansion. Now, having to figure out heavy cavalry is really putting immense pressure on them.

So she gave her a piece of advice: "Tianyin, spend the next 5 years resting and recuperating and focusing on technological advancement. The Great Qian needs a break, and so do you."

On their way back to Xiayi, the girl with purple eyes immediately bowed to the sky.

"Thank you for your inspiration, Your Majesty."

As Feng Tianyin was contemplating her future plans, she realized that the visit was timely and the concern was touching.

...........

Giving up on all the trouble?

Ever since Feng Tianyin returned from the grasslands, everyone in the temple has been wondering why the High Priest has lost his cunning.

Normally, this person would assign a whole bunch of new tasks at the drop of a hat, as if testing the limits.

Who can match your energy? Nobody can keep up.

After her triumphant return, she finally knew to grant her subordinates more leave, and even took time to rest and continue her hobby of sculpting statues. This was unprecedented and full of a different kind of charm.

As an individual.

The clerk, who was always extremely busy, couldn't help but beg in his heart, "High Priest, please be a human being!" and his wish was granted.

At least they are more considerate of everyone than before.

The temple itself gained a tranquil and leisurely atmosphere, becoming relaxed and bright.

In times of peace and favorable weather, the Great Qian Dynasty, with its current size, can continue to operate smoothly on its own, remaining perfectly healthy. Naturally, the clerks have also found themselves with a lot of free time.

The documents Feng Tianyin received ranged from macro-level, large-scale planning to relatively detailed aspects.

Another morning.

The young woman, sitting upright at her desk in the office study, opened the first document. It was neatly packaged, came from the valleys of the Western Regions, and concerned matters related to horse administration.

You can tell everything just by looking at the classification on the cover.

It may seem like a minor matter, but there are areas where decisions can only be made within the authority of the High Priest, and these are matters of great importance.

The Great Qian Dynasty did not adopt the "memorial reporting system" because it was easy to include irrelevant information. Therefore, the reports were usually reviewed and categorized by the departments before being submitted to Feng Tianyin, thus pre-screening a portion of the reports.

Of course, the screening process is also documented according to procedures, so no information will be missed.

She unfolded the document and scanned its contents at a glance:

Kang Guo plans to establish a large-scale horse farm and requests approval.

She glanced at the question and skipped it, since it's common knowledge that the most difficult part is always in the title, so Feng Tianyin directly laid out her solution:

I need money!

Unsurprisingly, this horse farm is trying to compete with the grasslands. After all, the river valleys of the Western Regions are not suitable for growing crops, and their role as a trade transit point is also limited. It is desperately trying to find its own industrial niche, otherwise it may be shut down.