Chapter 65, For the Emperor
Is the Chapter willing to fight for the Chapter's rebirth?
Martins didn't even have to think about this problem.
This is as it should be.
But how could he be so easily fooled by Gu Hang with just a few words?
"Of course we will fight for the rebirth of the Chapter, even if we sacrifice our lives. However, I must confirm that our fight is indeed for the rebirth of the Chapter, not for the power of some people. ”
"The two are the same." Gu Hang said, "I will remain honest with you on this issue. Of course, everything I do will not be all for the Phoenix Chapter. I was ordered to come here when I was in danger. The wasteland planet is to develop and expand it, but aren’t our goals the same?”
"I think there are three major factors for the reconstruction of the Phoenix. One is manpower and material resources, which requires a large number of auxiliary troops and sufficient logistics support; second, you need a battle group fleet; third, seven angels Far from being a battle group, you need to regain your strength and replenish enough battle brothers.”
"The third point, I can't help you. But the first and second points, as long as the Raging Owl Star grows according to my plan, it will become your solid backing at the same time, helping you solve the problems of the mortal auxiliary army, Fleet and logistical supply issues.”
"I want to develop and expand my world, and you need a developed world to rebuild your chapter. The Phoenix fights for the future of the Raging Owls, and the Raging Owls fight for the revival of the Phoenix. We They were born to work together.”
The Chapter Master is indeed not a political person, but Space Marines often don't need to think so much. Many of them have always said it bluntly: "Then why don't I choose a world that has already developed?"
Gu Hang smiled: "If you had a choice, you wouldn't come to Raging Star."
Martins had to admit that this mortal governor was right.
The Phoenix Chapter wandered for several months and experienced many worlds, large and small. If they had the choice, they would have settled down long ago.
Their goal was always to rebuild the Chapter, but no one really wanted to help them rebuild.
It would be great to have a few Space Marines as ‘allies’ and thugs;
Rebuilding the warband? Forget it.
Maintaining a serious war group requires almost the efforts of the entire planet. A large number of troops, a large number of logistical manpower, and starships are ridiculously expensive things.
Not to mention, the special characteristics of the Space Marines destined them to be a group of extremely independent superhuman warriors with a special status in the empire.
The Emperor's Angels of Death are not just a description of them, but a term for their special status.
You really wasted your strength and rebuilt the regiment. When the time comes, you think you have gained a battle group to work for you, but in fact, is it the battle group or the governor who will make the decision?
In the eyes of most space warriors, the planetary governor is just a mortal who provides them with supplies and manages the planet. He is nothing more than a butler. Still thinking about commanding the Space Marines to go east and west? That's a dream!
No matter whether it is most governors or forging generals in the forging world, no one wants to spend a long time and end up with an emperor on their head.
Most of the people Martins met along the way were like this.
He doesn't think much himself, but he can see other people's thoughts. Those false smiles and those chest-beating promises were all false in his opinion. Use reconstruction as a carrot to dangle them, make them work hard, and finally kick them away when they are worthless... But it is difficult for a dying war group to resist a powerful governor.
When he arrived at the Raging Owl Star, although he was disappointed with the backwardness of the entire world, to a certain extent, it was not a bad thing. His warband was in tatters, with only seven warriors remaining. But Wrathful Star is also a broken world. Governor Gu really needs them very much. With their help, the Governor will be able to better control the entire planet. And as the governor's power grows, they will also benefit from it and grow stronger.
He didn't have to worry about Gu Hang deceiving them or being disadvantageous to them. As virtuous as Governor Gu is now, no matter how weak their phoenix is, only seven of them are capable of killing them and escaping unharmed.
They don't have to worry about the governor going back on his words, because by performing his duties of supporting the battle group in stages, the battle group will absorb nutrients and become stronger.
And as long as the war group can grow stronger as the governor's power grows, then in the future, even if the two sides fall out after the governor's power grows, the war group will probably already have enough strength. By then, they will have enough strength to return to the star sea after they part ways. What's the big deal about becoming a ship-based battle group?
Even in the worst situation, they can guarantee death...
Oh, no, we are a loyal group and will not do such a thing.
Looking at the serious face of Martins who seemed not to show any of his thoughts, Gu Hang smiled kindly and sincerely, as if he didn't care at all what Martins thought.
Martins said: "Perhaps we should grow together, you revive your world, and I revive my war group. But, how do you ensure that you can do it, so that your world can really be as you planned? Has it developed?”
"You see, my situation may be similar to yours. You are about to perish, and if I don't achieve something in two years, I will die. But the difference between us is that I am confident about my future. But you are confused; you don’t know how to succeed, but I do.”
"In this case, you who are confused, why not bind your fate to me."
"It won't take long, as long as two years, we will see the outcome."
Martins was already moved by Gu Hang's words.
The phoenix who doesn’t know where to go, why not catch a train that knows how to go?
It is nothing more than two years, which is not too long for the long-lived Space Marines. After surviving the Hundred Years Atonement Expedition, squatting on the Raging Owl Star for two years and just sitting back and watching time fly by was nothing special.
If Governor Gu really fails, when officials from the Imperial Administration decide to execute the Governor two years later, he can personally give him a ride.
Martins was already inclined to agree to cooperate with Governor Gu. He originally planned to go back and discuss with his battle brothers before giving the final answer. But at this moment, he remembered Pastor Rizzo's words again.
You are the leader of the chapter, and you have to shoulder the heavy responsibility of the chapter.
So Martins changed his mind.
He stood up and looked down at Governor Gu, who was much smaller than himself. He found that even though his body completely covered the governor, he had to raise his head to see his face, which was extremely oppressive. But the governor's expression did not change at all.
Finally, Martins extended his huge palm to Gu Hang:
"I hope our cooperation can be blessed by the God Emperor."
The smile on Gu Hang's face became even brighter.
He stretched out his hand and shook it with the disproportionately large hand of Martins:
"For the Emperor!"
(End of chapter)