Due to militarization reasons, the approval process for Planets 6 and 7 was relatively simple, so Vox ended his one-day trip to the clerical hell first and escaped to take charge of the command of the Death Guard fleet's rest in the Barbarus galaxy.
Jialuo huddled in the corner, continuing to go through the documents over and over again with a frown on his brow.
Although Vox left first, the office became lively instead.
The reason was simple. Hades called over the Death Guards who had previously studied social management. Due to some considerations, Hades first chose those who he felt had firm thoughts and minds during the teaching process.
More than twenty people gathered around the reception table at the front of the office, looking at the documents issued by Hades and listening attentively to his explanations.
On the other side, Mortarion, who had already finished reading and revising the defense of the Barbarus galaxy, did not leave. He sat at his desk with a report and proposal about Barbarus in his hand.
Hades' conversation with the Death Guards occasionally drifted into Mortarion's ears. In fact, the Primarch could easily hear all the sounds.
"First, you need to understand why these people are willing to come to Babarus."
Hades looked around at the Death Guards and spoke at an incredibly fast speed, but still clearly.
"You must separate them vertically and then horizontally."
"Who knows what I mean and would like to explain?"
"Lord Hades, I."
A tall Galaspan Death Guard raised his hand. His pupils were a rare grayish-white color with a hint of cold blue around the edges.
Hades nodded, "Okay, Obi-ri, you explain."
"Separating vertically means that we need to distinguish the different cultural backgrounds of different people. We cannot confuse people from different planets. We need to understand the different attitudes and positions of each human world towards Barbarus."
Obi glanced at Hades, who nodded, encouraging him to continue.
"For example, we cannot confuse people from the Death World with those from the Hive World. Most of the former come to Barbarus for help or hope to stay in Barbarus; while the latter hope to cooperate with us or have some political considerations."
"The horizontal division refers to class. Different classes from different worlds come to Barbarus for different purposes. The upper class hopes to communicate directly with the Death Guard or reach an agreement with the Mechanicus, while the middle and lower classes hope to make a living in Barbarus and become rich."
There was a sound of shuffling papers from Mortarion's end.
"That's right, Aubrey. You've carefully read the list of books I recommended, and you have your own thoughts."
Hades smiled heartily, and the praised Death Guard smiled awkwardly. Praise is not popular among the Death Guard, so not many people know how to react when faced with Hades' praise.
The other Death Guards looked at Obery expressionlessly, and Hades didn't know what they were thinking.
Hades coughed to attract everyone's attention, and then Obi continued his analysis.
"Let's divide it vertically first. The first thing we need to pay attention to is the Rogue Traders. Compared to other people, these people who wander around all year round and have no fixed place to live are obviously more unstable. In order to deal with them, the Death Guard built a large trade space station between Planets 6 and 7 to meet the needs of this group of people."
"Rogue traders and their ships are not allowed to go any further. At the same time, they are only allowed to lead a small number of warships, and individuals who have passed multiple rounds of screening can go deeper."
"The merchants' gadgets have attracted the attention of many nobles and the Mechanicus. As long as both parties pay enough trade fees and do not sell things that cross the red line, the Death Guard will not interfere with the transaction."
"Similarly, the items they trade are also forbidden to be brought into the inner star region of Barbarus."
"Lord Hades, I don't understand."
A Death Guard raised his hand.
"The potential instability brought by Rogue Traders is obviously greater than the benefits. The Death Guard has not imposed too much tax on them. This does not create more benefits for us and also brings about a bad atmosphere."
Hades smiled.
"It's a good question. These Rogue Traders really can't provide us with much benefit."
"But, do you remember what I said, profit is not everything? The construction of Barbarus is for profit, but it is not for profit."
"What are the characteristics of a Rogue Trader?"
"He has a high spirit of adventure, likes to venture into dangerous areas, is highly vigilant, and often travels between different star regions."
“Very bird-like.”
Hades blurted out something without thinking,
“Perhaps you don’t know that if you can’t hear birds singing in nature, the first thing to do is to be alert.”
"Do you think that these wandering merchants are more informed than the large-scale Imperial Fleet?"
The Death Guard who had just asked the question was silent for a while before speaking again.
"A wandering trader."
Hades nodded.
“Harvest the news, sort it out, and pick out the useful parts.”
"They will be a good helper for the Death Guard to obtain information about the Storm Star Region. We can select three or four merchants from them for long-term cooperation."
Hades could feel that the Death Guards opposite him were obviously thinking, and some of them even took out notebooks and wrote something on them.
Sometimes, you just have to think about things divergently, and thinking is a good thing.
“Thank you for your question. It’s a very good question with a good angle. And you are very courageous.”
"Most people don't dare to question their superiors, which is not a good habit."
Hades said this with a smile, and then he got another big man with an awkward smile on his face. At the same time, other Death Guards also seemed eager to try.
Hades gave them a moment, then he continued,
"Next, we have the people from different worlds. The example that Obiri gave just now is very interesting. The people who come to visit Barbarus can be roughly divided into two types. Those who are in trouble and poor and hope that the Death Guard will help them or even annex them directly; and those who are wealthy and have political considerations or hope to cooperate."
"For the former, after proper investigation, we may be able to selectively annex them, or provide appropriate assistance—not for free. Some of their worlds may be suitable for conscription."
"As for the latter, the Death Guard needs to make them understand who is the ruler of this area, and at the same time guarantee them the safety of their wealth."
Give them a sense of security, but not much.
"Cooperation is welcome. The Hive World generally has excess production capacity. The Legion is happy to enter into a long-term resource trade with them. If they simply want to use the Barbarus platform to cooperate with other worlds, that is also welcome."
"They will also be loyal customers of the Mint Forge World and the best recycling station for the Legion's discarded old equipment."
What made Hades feel a little amused was that, apart from Minint, which Graeae had gifted to the Death Guard, there was only one Forge World nearby, Zhao Akada.
But his geographical location is even more remote than Barbarus, and it is impossible for these human worlds to travel so far for an agreement that may not be reached.
"Of course, I have a task for you here."
Hades spoke slowly, and looked with satisfaction as the people who were still taking notes raised their heads.
"After today's class, each of you will go find someone I didn't choose today, in groups of three, and choose a human world that visits Barbarus to conduct research."
"I will also have mortal officials follow you in a moment. Be prepared. Dealing with mortals is a necessary part of your life. Be careful not to scare them."
Then Hades happily watched these Death Guards looking at each other, not knowing what to say.
Are you nervous? They are all heroes who have fought in the battlefield and killed monsters.
"Don't worry, the class isn't over yet. You'll have to teach others today's content again when you go back."
"Wait until I'm done, then you can come here and choose a world based on your own judgment."
Yay!
(End of this chapter)