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 question.
This is as it should be.
But how could he be so easily fooled by Gu Hang's few words?
"We will certainly fight for the rebirth of the chapter, even at the cost of our lives. However, I must make sure that our fight is truly for the rebirth of the chapter, not for the power of certain individuals."
"The two are the same." Gu Hang said, "I will be frank with you on this issue. Of course, what I did was not all for the Phoenix Regiment. I was ordered to come to this wasteland planet in times of crisis to develop and strengthen it. But, aren't our goals the same?"
"I think there are three major factors for the Phoenix to rebuild. First, it is manpower and material resources. You need to equip a large number of auxiliary troops and sufficient logistical support. Second, you need a battle fleet. Third, seven angels are far from being a battle group. You need to recover your vitality and add enough battle brothers."
"I can't help you with the third point. But as for the first and second points, as long as Angry Owl Star grows up according to my plan, it will also become your solid backing and help you solve the problems of mortal auxiliary troops, fleets, and logistical supplies."
"I want to develop and expand my world, and you need a developed and expanded world to rebuild your chapter. The Phoenix fights for the future of the Wrathful Star, and the Wrathful Star fights for the revival of the Phoenix. We are meant to work together."
Chapter masters are not good at politics, but Space Marines don't need to think about it that much. Many of them always say, "Why don't I choose a world that has already developed?"
Gu Hang smiled and said, "If you had a choice, you wouldn't have come to Angry Owl Star."
Martins had to admit that the mortal governor was right.
The Phoenix Regiment wandered for several months and experienced many worlds, big and small. If they had a choice, they would have settled down long ago.
Their goal has always been to rebuild the chapter, but no one really wants to help them rebuild.
It would be great to recruit a few Space Marines as 'allies' and thugs;
Rebuilding the Chapter? Forget it.
To maintain a proper war group, almost the entire planet needs to devote all its efforts. A large number of troops, a large amount of logistical manpower, and starships are ridiculously expensive.
Not to mention, the special nature of the Space Marines destined them to be a group of highly independent superhuman warriors with a special status in the Empire.
The Emperor's Angel of Death is not just a description of them, but also a name for their special status.
It takes a lot of effort to rebuild the regiment. You may think you have gained a regiment to serve you, but in fact, who will be the one in charge, the regiment or the governor?
In the eyes of most Space Marines, the planetary governor is just a mortal who provides them with supplies and manages the planet. At best, he is just a steward. Do you still want to command the Space Marines to go east or west? That's a dream!
Be it most governors or forging generals of the forging world, no one wants to spend a lot of effort only to have an emperor installed on his head.
Most of the people Martins met along the way were like this.
He himself didn't think much, but he could see what others were thinking. Those false smiles and promises were all false to him. He used reconstruction as a carrot to keep them working hard, and then kicked them away when they were no longer valuable... and it was difficult for a dying regiment to resist a powerful governor.
When he arrived at the Angry Owl Star, although he was disappointed with the backwardness of the entire world, to some extent, it might not be a bad thing.
His regiment was already in tatters, with only seven warriors. But the Wrathful Owl Star was also a shabby world. Governor Gu really needed them. With their help, the Governor would be able to better control the entire planet. And as the Governor's power grew, they would also benefit and grow stronger.
He didn't have to worry about Gu Hang deceiving them or doing them harm. With Governor Gu's current situation, even if the Phoenix was weak, the seven of them would be able to fight back and escape unscathed.
They also don't have to worry about the governor going back on his word, because by fulfilling their duties of supporting the regiment in stages, the regiment will gain nutrients and become stronger.
As long as the regiment can grow stronger with the Governor's power, then in the future, even if the two sides fall out after the Governor's power grows, the regiment will probably have enough strength. By then, they will have enough strength to return to the starry sea after parting ways, so what's the big deal about becoming a ship-based regiment?
Even in the worst situation, they can guarantee to kill...
Oh, no, we are a loyalist chapter and would not do such a thing.
Looking at Martins' serious face that seemed to reveal nothing, Gu Hang smiled kindly and sincerely, as if he didn't care at all what Martins thought.
Martins said, "Perhaps we should indeed grow together, you revive your world, and I revive my regiment. But how can you ensure that you can do it, and that your world can really develop as you planned?"
"You see, my situation may be similar to yours. You are going to be destroyed, and if I don't achieve something in two years, I will also die. But the difference between us is that I am confident about my future, while you are confused; you don't know how to succeed, but I do."
"In that case, you who are confused, why not bind your fate to me."
"It won't take too long. In just two years, we'll know the outcome."
Martins was moved by Gu Hang's words.
If you don't know where to go, why not take a train that knows the way?
It was only two years, which was not a long time for the Space Marines with long life spans. After having survived the Hundred Years of Atonement Crusade, it was not a big deal to sit on the Wrathful Owl for two years and watch the time go by.
If Governor Gu really failed, he could personally send the Governor off when the officials of the Imperial Administrative Department decided to execute him two years later.
Martins was already inclined to agree to cooperate with Governor Gu. He was planning to go back and discuss with his fighting brothers before giving a final answer. But at this moment, he remembered Pastor Rizzo's words.
You are the Chapter Master, and you must shoulder the 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 although his body completely covered the Governor, forcing him to look up to see his face, the Governor's expression did not change at all.
Finally, Martins extended his huge hand to Gu Hang:
"I hope our cooperation can be blessed by the Emperor of God."
The smile on Gu Hang's face became even brighter.
He stretched out his hand and shook Martins's disproportionately large hand:
"For the Emperor!"
(End of this chapter)
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