You became an emperor by letting me AFK.

The submitted proposal was sincere, meticulously planned, and flawlessly executed; the design is now complete.

The Kang-Guo leadership had given this matter considerable thought.

They deduced the "don't put all your eggs in one basket" strategy of the Daqian leadership and believed that it was necessary to cultivate comparable, or at least somewhat alternative, horse farms. Therefore, their words were poignant and deeply moving.

"approve."

With a single stroke of her brush, Feng Tianyin's vermilion ink determined the fate of tens of thousands of people in Kangguo.

However, she immediately began to mark and annotate: "Your proposal is too rough, I will make some revisions..."

The layout, located in the valleys of the Western Regions, was quickly completed.

Next one.

The college is applying to expand its staff in order to train more clerical staff and researchers.

Feng Tianyin rejected the suggestion without hesitation and commented: "We can't afford to support so many people, and there's a limited number of positions available, so we have to compete for them. There's no need to worry about the selection of clerks either; people are always scrambling to get a job at the temple, so you should just study hard."

She was determined to avoid redundancy and waste.

Although the Great Qian Dynasty was already a nation of one million people, a behemoth in ancient times, there was no need to expand its intellectual class too much. Taking time off from work always carries risks and should be handled with caution.

Currently, the civil service examination is mainly conducted on a smaller scale because there are not many positions available.

Excessive encouragement could lead to a large population spending all their time studying and neglecting farming.

One person, one position. If some positions were not vacant, those who passed the imperial examination would wait in the academy and study at the same time.

Like the Hanlin Academy.

They hope to expand Feng Tianyin's understanding, but they won't easily give up.

Faced with the high priest's resolute will, even the increasingly powerful civil service group was powerless and dared not resort to means such as inciting public opinion or submitting collective petitions; they could only submit memorials to express their own requests.

There is no need to consider expanding staff within the next ten years.

She then glanced at the document: "After investigation, the river network from Zhuguan to Lvgukou is ready for construction, and a canal can be dug. Should funding be allocated for the project?"

The Daqian government has been observing suitable locations for canals for a long time.

Half of the country is connected by shipping, which provides unparalleled convenience. Countless resources have been transported back and forth. The Jianxia River is the main artery. It would be a great thing if the tributaries could be expanded and connected by canals.

"Put it aside for later discussion, keep a record, your task is complete, the conditions for building the canal are not currently met."

Feng Tianyin is best at accounting.

Ultimately, the canal connecting Zhuguan to Lvgukou did not adequately cover the population or promote the economy.

In a flash, a simulation plan flashed through my mind, taking into account countless possibilities and branches. Overall, the benefits were insufficient. Moreover, building a canal would be extremely costly and unsustainable.

If the input and output are not proportional, then it should be rejected and shelved.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that she was the manager of the entire Daqian, and she had to be meticulous in her calculations, live up to the mandate of Heaven, ensure that the people enjoyed the benefits, and prevent various large-scale projects from causing excessive pressure.

"High Priest, news of the military situation in the south."

Just as Feng Tianyin was engrossed in making annotations, a clerk carefully handed her a temporarily inserted document.

Such situations often involve time-sensitive decisions and are at a high level.

She spread out the documents.

"Scouts at the southern post station have observed an inter-city war with a risk of spillover effects..."

The advanced intelligence system of the Great Qian Dynasty ensured its grasp of the events, even including the causes and consequences of the conflict between the two city-states, which concerned water resources—an old problem. There seemed to be traces of instigation by the southern regime, and the scouts considered it a cause for concern.

"Increase manpower, maintain vigilance, and establish a perimeter."

Feng Tianyin gave a standard reply and drafted troop deployment orders, after all, she was the one in control of the military power of the Great Qian Dynasty and needed to be informed in a timely manner.

There are no small matters in the military.

With the development of the times, the once somewhat wild and undeveloped southern regions have successively given birth to mature political entities.

The Great Qian Dynasty cannot ignore these threats, but it is not the time to rashly discuss war; it's far from certain. Its scale also doesn't allow for a war of annihilation. Even the relatively radical Feng Tianyin knows that a period of transition requires rest and recuperation.

City-states unfamiliar with the game mechanics naturally wouldn't understand the underlying principles and would rashly engage in conflict.

She chose to remain neutral, observing the situation from the sidelines, and simply exercise caution.

In addition, Feng Tianyin drafted another military order: "The focus of defense shifts to the south, but the Great Wall project in the north continues."

Increase funding.

The military deployment of the Great Qian Dynasty needs to be adjusted.

With the pressure from the north and northwest relieved, it's time to consider moving into the southern plains.

In fact, there is still a large area in the north outside of Cangshan in the northeast. Of course, because of Cangshan, there is no need to pay too much attention to defense, and exploration of it is temporarily put on hold so as not to waste attention.

Feng Tianyin didn't care about the opinions of the harsh, cold lands; she wanted to take over the easier-to-develop areas first.

As for the Great Wall? Of course, it's always under construction.

Having mastered the game mechanics, she didn't believe there was only one barbarian tribe in the north. Dream on! Sooner or later, troublesome enemies would appear based on the matchmaking system.

It's not over yet.

Even Great Khan Erbala doesn't completely control the grasslands; there are still large vacant areas that pose a potential risk. Therefore, Feng Tianyin has been sporadically repairing the Great Wall, and this project will continue.

"There are too many projects involved, which will increase the financial burden. You need to prepare to conscript laborers."

Upon hearing the instructions, the clerks readily agreed.

The Great Qian Dynasty didn't have the luxury of building an ideal country in ancient times. There was no shortage of people who needed to be exploited. Now that they had achieved basic needs, the next step was to get everyone to work hard to avoid wasting labor.

Naturally, the issue of excessive corvée labor will become a new point of discussion.

The clerks immediately began to discuss it.

But when Feng Tianyin opened the next document, there was no dispute, because it came from the inner priest's shrine:

"Proposed construction of a grand cathedral to house statues of deities, filling vacant spaces in the temple complex; approval requested."

The proposed signature is that of Gedentana.

Feng Tianyin asked with a thought, "I haven't seen the Great Prophet these past few days. Where has she gone? Is she already preparing for this spectacle?"

"High Priest, she's been mostly at the academy lately."

It's highly likely that they acted first and reported later.

After working together for a while, Feng Tianyin gradually figured out her colleague's routines, and she was particularly enthusiastic about the development of the Heavenly Dao Sect.

She had previously promised Gengantana that she would allow the construction of a new residential area, which would also expand the authority of the inner sanctuary of priests. After all, towering buildings are the simplest and most direct means of governance to display a grand atmosphere.

Both agreed to build a new wonder, a mutually beneficial collaboration.

She didn't rush to inspect the design of the so-called "Cathedral of the Gods".

Put it down for now.

Since the matter has been brought up, it must be Feng Tianyin who takes over. In fact, she designs, approves, and supervises most of the wonders and major projects in the Great Qian Dynasty, so this matter cannot be ignored.

It relates to the offerings for the next Heavenly Ritual.

Indeed, upon seeing the proposal, Feng Tianyin and Gegentana, who were of one mind, both understood that it would be best to complete it on the next occasion.

At least one section must be completed.

If it were built to the specifications of Cologne Cathedral and took 600 years to complete, that would certainly not be feasible. At least a section should be built first to demonstrate piety to the divine.

She noticed a clever little trick of the great prophet.

If they continue to expand, wouldn't Gegentana, who lives there, just watch her house grow bigger and bigger? And every 10 years, she can show the Heavenly Dao that she has expanded into a new area.

Segmented updates, right?

Feng Tianyin didn't intend to dwell on this level of scrutiny and naturally agreed.

"A major project will be carried out in the inner sanctuary area of ​​the priesthood. It will take a long time and is of the level of a gift from the heavens."

Upon hearing this, the clerks immediately became solemn.

Everyone understood the underlying meaning. Obviously, the high priest was going to conscript laborers. In the face of such political and religious tasks, other priorities took a backseat. Maintaining contact with the divine was the greatest guarantee of productivity, and offerings could not be ignored.

Yes, sir.

Once the High Priest decides on a project concerning the Heavenly Way, it will certainly involve a large amount of resources, and preparations must be made in advance.

It was indeed impossible to expect five years of peace and quiet; there was no time to sit still. Both Feng Tianyin and Gegentana hoped to offer a grand gift before the new era to show their respect for Him.

She immediately drafted a dispatch plan and distributed it to her subordinates.

The people who received the order immediately perked up.

Although the high priest did not approve or disagree with the great prophet's plan for a church, the saying "an army marches on its stomach" proved to be the greatest support.

Corvée labor.

The corvée labor in the Great Qian Dynasty was paid with food and lodging included, and it wasn't purely exploitation of labor. However, it would still inevitably create a burden, and everyone would be busy from now on.

Feng Tianyin continued annotating the document in a calm and steady manner.

Around noon, Yu Xue reminded him, "High Priest, it's the Academy's turn for your schedule. According to the memorandum, you're to inspect the new iron-casting technology with the Grand Scholars. The carriage is ready and we can depart at any time."

“I’ll go right now, and I can discuss the project with Gergentana over there.”

The college has always been highly regarded.

Over the years, it has undertaken a lot of research and development work to meet the high priest's often out-of-the-time technological requirements.

In the eyes of the officials of the Great Qian Dynasty, they were all top talents.

Those without talent simply cannot survive here.

After all, there's no time to tolerate a group of inefficient people who aren't productive; your capabilities must be sufficient to compensate for any losses in production.

Feng Tianyin always manages to discover suitable talents and continuously injects vitality into the academy.

moment.

The accompanying scribes and high priest boarded the carriage, drawn by a total of six horses. Roads were cleared on both sides, and they headed to the academy area as quickly as possible, adhering to the principle of efficiency.

Although the two districts are adjacent, they are not close at all.

After all, Xia Yi has been expanded several times, and the distance between the academy area and the temple area has widened further, so it is best to travel by carriage.