Hearing Arni's words, the old retainer smiled slightly and replied:
"The main star of Badab was turned into scorched earth, but not all of the Badab galaxy was, and the important thing about that place is not the planetary environment. However, its location determines that it will always be the center of the Maelstrom. If you get the position of Governor of Badab, you will undoubtedly become the most influential person in the Maelstrom. Many of the territories that the empire has regained now have a lot of implications for the future! The fierce competition for managers and ownership has gradually begun. Governor Badab is the hottest position among them. Many big nobles are eyeing it, such as the Merton family of Endymion, the Panier family, The Adriano family of the Kliman Drift Zone, the Santa Cruz family of the State Church, and the Vaughan family have all clearly expressed their willingness to compete for the position of Governor of Badab. Master, the several times that have been targeted at you The assassination and frame-up came from the Vaughn family and the Panier family. They know that you are a strong competitor."
"Isn't this matter decided by the Ministry of Internal Affairs? And it is still such a critical position. It may have to be appointed by Terra."
"That's what I say, but now in the Maelstrom, the Ministry of Internal Affairs is not the most effective one."
Put the empty wine glass on the table. While waiting for the waiter to pour the wine, Suhrab patiently explained to the "unacquainted" young master:
"There is a saying in the officialdom that it is better to be an official than to be in charge. In the current whirlpool, there is only one person who can speak most effectively."
"You said, supreme commander?"
" Exactly, Badab is still under the control of the expeditionary force, or most of the recovered world is like this."
"But you said before, he will leave eventually"
<. "A person in power can do many things before leaving, such as appointing a manager 'temporarily'. Think about it, is it easier to turn a temporary governor into a formal governor? Or is it easier to drop a governor out of thin air? Not to mention Even if Terra wants to airborne managers, she has to consider the actual local situation and the term 'fait accompli'. Those who seize the opportunity will always have the initiative, and it is not impossible for the Ministry of Internal Affairs to take care of it. "
Arni asked the attendant to turn off the entertainment device, then leaned back in his chair, shrugged, and said easily:
"Actually, I don't care much about this position. I hope to continue leading the troops after the expedition is over. Go to a new battlefield to serve the emperor."
The old retainer beside him sighed inwardly. His young master has never experienced a truly difficult war, nor has he experienced the entire army being without food for several months. A brutal battle, and I'm afraid that once you leave the family's protection and go to other battlefields, whether you can escape unscathed is a question.
But he knew how to persuade this "little general" who had seen big things since childhood.
“The expedition is over, and the war in the Maelstrom will not end, Master. Not to mention the Pale Stars and the remaining green-skinned cliques, the many rebellions that may break out after the war will require the Empire to The army has been busy for a long time, and the Maelstrom still needs strong lord commanders to lead the numerous Astra Militarum forces."
Upon hearing this, Arni's eyes suddenly moved slightly.
"Really, it seems like that"
"So, Master, only the most influential governor is qualified to become the most powerful lord commander. If you want to continue to be a lord commander, If you have made achievements in the military field, you must hold the position of Governor Badab in your hands."
Arni nodded.
“So what can I do? Apart from these minerals.”
"You need to build a good relationship with the Mechanicus sages in Angstrom, but this is just to pave the way for the future. The most important thing right now is your military exploits. As I said before, the only ones who can speak for themselves now are As the commander-in-chief of Soshyan Alexei, if you can gain his appreciation, the matter will only take a little work to be completed. As an Astartes, the most effective way to attract his attention is through military exploits. ”
Arnie stood up from the chair and took two steps back and forth.
"So we have to end the fight in this meaningless world as soon as possible, right?"
The old retainer smiled and nodded.
"What the young master said is that according to my observation, the main force of the expeditionary force will soon have a decisive battle with the Red Pirates, and that is the big stage for you to show your talents."
Anil first sighed, then stamped his feet, sat back on the chair and said helplessly:
"But those damn mobs are huddled underground like bed bugs. I can't even see the hope of ending the fight now, and There is also a problem with the food supply for the soldiers. Speaking of this, how are you discussing with the sages of the Mechanicum? Can they give us priority? My soldiers can only die in battle, not starvation. "
Suhrab thought for a moment, wiped his mouth with a napkin, and then whispered:
"The sage Fei Patrick has a need"
"Demand?"
"He said that there is currently a serious shortage of biomass on the planet, and various industrial facilities are still recovering. If we want to increase food supply, we need to supplement some raw materials." (Anti-competition: The main material of corpse starch is not actually corpses, but if If the raw materials are not enough or the production needs to be temporarily increased.)
"Supplement?"
"The bodies of fallen soldiers."
Arni was stunned for a moment, then immediately waved his hand. "No, no, no! No, absolutely not! No matter what, they are my soldiers, regardless of their status or identity. I at least want their remains to rest in peace. I also plan to build a collective cemetery for them in the future, absolutely not. ”
Then he thought about it.
“It’s really impossible to distribute my food reserves to the soldiers.”
The other party smiled and shook his head.
"Master, how can you feed so many people with that amount? But don't worry, I know you won't agree, so I changed a plan with Sage Fei Patrick, and finally I was able to replenish half of the quota. Rations.”
“Only half?”
Arnie frowned.
"There are too few. How about we get some from other places. I heard that someone on this planet has already started operating an insect farm. How about——"
"Master, favors are needed. Especially for you who have a bright future now, don't owe favors easily. You know you are kind-hearted and good to soldiers, but do you still remember what I taught you before? No matter how well you feed the soldiers, they will only want more. If they eat ration bars today, they will have to ask for grain bread tomorrow. Moreover, if they eat too much, they will be lazy and have random thoughts, which will also affect their combat operations. Efficiency, only by keeping them in a half-full state can we encourage them with rewards and spur them with punishments."
As he spoke, Suhrab paused.
“As for ending the battle quickly, I have thought of a way.”
Suhrab stood up, walked to the wall, and asked his attendants to unfold a diagram of the underground tunnel structure.
“It can currently be determined that the enemy’s main stronghold in this mining area is in the E-112-YM area, which is also the location of the main geothermal power station in the area. However, it is protected by a large number of mine tunnels, and gradually moves towards Pushing down is very time-consuming and laborious, but if we use special machinery like the termite boring machine, we can quickly send a group of troops there."
Arni stared at the map, raised his fist at the height of his chin, and fell into thought. His thumb rubbed the knuckle of his index finger.
Later, he whispered:
“I have actually thought about this plan, but we don’t have a termite boring machine on hand.”
"There are some in the Adeptus Mechanicus."
Arni turned his head suddenly, with a very surprised expression.
“Really!?”
“Yes, Sage Fipatrick has three termite boring machines, enough to send a battalion of troops to the predetermined location.”
< br>"One battalion? Too few. There are at least three to five thousand mobs underground. If they go directly into the center of the enemy, they will definitely be besieged."
"This is the battle plan. They will firmly attract the enemy's main force, and the large forces will take the opportunity to surround them from all directions, and then they can wipe out all the enemies underground! The number of routes is actually the same as when they captured the arsenal. This is called the central flowering!"
“Hmm——”
Arnie looked at the structural diagram and nodded slightly after a moment of silence.
"It is indeed feasible, but it requires a lot of organization and discipline of that unit. Do I need to invest my bodyguards?"
"No, Master, that second battalion , I think it’s good. Not to mention the years of fighting, but the resilience is very strong, especially the second battalion commander, he is a very good frontline commander, I believe he should be able to do it.”
"It doesn't matter if it's the Second Battalion, let's go with them. When can the termite boring machine be delivered?"
"Ha, Master, you have to go and get it yourself."