Chapter 1000: Buff Effect

On the edge of the Seventh Star Sector, the newly annexed planet "Sangni."

A minor disturbance had just occurred here.

Some local dignitaries of the old regime attempted to exploit the chaos of the early transition period to resist the implementation of the laws of the Xiuluo Saint, even secretly hoarding supplies and inciting discontent.

Angron stood in the town square where the disturbance had just been quelled.

At his feet were several disarmed local ringleaders; their faces were filled with fear, but they bore no fatal wounds.

The World Eaters Space Marines had broken their resistance, yet had restrained themselves from taking their lives.

Angron spoke slowly.

"Law is the cornerstone of order. The laws of the Emperor have been promulgated here. Obey them, and you shall enjoy the rights and protection of citizens of the Imperium. Resist them..."

Angron did not continue, but his cold gaze swept over the shivering men on the ground.

At this moment, Selina transmitted Yingzhou's intentions to Angron.

She conveyed instructions to focus on internal issues and avoid corruption, as well as the news that the 【Solid Logistics】 buff had taken effect.

A glimmer of light flashed in Angron's eyes.

He said to Fuderi, the Company Commander of the First Company of the World Eaters, who was beside him.

"Fuderi, did you hear? Father has given us a sharp tool to consolidate the territory. But this power must be used in the right direction."

As he spoke, Angron kicked the ringleader at his feet who had tried to hoard grain for profiteering.

"This kind of parasite must be rooted out immediately in the future. Increased efficiency is not an opportunity for them to line their own pockets."

Fuderi replied in a deep voice.

"Understood, Father. We have already taken over the security and judicial systems of Sangni. We will immediately form patrols composed of the Astra Militarum to ensure that all aid supplies and revival directives are implemented to the letter for every Xiuluo Saint person who needs them."

Angron nodded and continued.

"Tell the people of this world: obey the law, work hard at production, and the Imperium will not mistreat any loyal subject. But if anyone wants to engage in underhanded acts while the situation is unstable..."

Angron clenched his fist, his knuckles cracking.

"The World Eaters will let them know what 'handling' truly means."

"Understood, Father!"

Xiuluo Holy Star, Guilliman's office.

Guilliman was communicating with Angron.

"Brother Angron, I am already aware of the situation on Sangni. You handled it very promptly. The majesty of the law must be established, especially in newly annexed worlds."

Angron said with a smile.

"Guilliman, I know the law is important."

"But legal documents alone cannot fill stomachs, nor can they block knives in the dark. I need more grain and medicine here to stabilize the hearts of the people."

"Also, the administrative procedures you've established are too cumbersome! By the time your paperwork is approved, the parasites will have already emptied the warehouses!"

Guilliman was not surprised by Angron's statement.

"Supplies are already on the way; thanks to Father's grace, transport time will be greatly shortened. As for administrative procedures, Angron, efficiency and order are not opposites."

"I am optimizing them, but necessary supervision and records are indispensable. We cannot bury greater hidden dangers in the pursuit of speed. Corruption is like a plague; once it spreads, it will be more destructive than any external enemy."

Guilliman pulled up a shared data file.

"This is the 'Resource Management Regulations for Newly Recovered Areas (Trial)' just drafted by the Administration. I have simplified the approval process but strengthened supervision and accountability at the execution end."

"It will be executed by the Astra Militarum garrison of the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance in coordination with the newly established local administrative agencies. What we need is precise removal, not blind destruction."

Angron looked at the regulations; although he still felt a bit restricted, he understood that Guilliman made sense. He spoke up.

"Fine, we'll do it your way. But the Astra Militarum garrison will only be responsible for making arrests and maintaining order; you'll have to arrange someone else for the accounting and distribution."

Guilliman nodded slightly.

"Of course, leave professional matters to professionals. I will dispatch a team of civil servants and administrative personnel to Sangni to assist you in establishing an effective administrative and supply distribution system."

"Our goals are the same, Brother Angron. Let these worlds truly become a solid part of the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance, and let the human compatriots living upon them feel the order and prosperity brought by the Emperor, rather than just conquest and suppression."

"Hmm, I know."

Several weeks later, across the Seventh Star Sector.

The effects of 【Solid Logistics】 began to manifest.

On Landis, wasteland that would have taken months to clear and sow was now covered in new green under sufficient supplies and efficient organization, and the first batch of fast-growing grain had already headed.

On Tarke II, the furnaces that had been shut down for years roared once more; on the assembly lines, metal components needed for civilian vehicles and infrastructure were being produced and shipped to every world in need of reconstruction.

On Sangni, the Astra Militarum garrison cooperated with the civil servant team sent by Guilliman.

A rough but effective order was taking shape.

Hoarders were rooted out and severely punished; aid supplies were distributed to civilians relatively fairly through supervised channels.

The seeds of corruption were nipped in the bud; although no one could guarantee it would be completely eradicated, it was at least struck down in its nascent stage.

Yingzhou perceived the changes in the Seventh Star Sector through reports from various locations.

Livelihoods were steadily recovering, and order was being rebuilt amidst hardship; although problems still existed and there was a long way to go before reaching ideal prosperity and stability, everything was moving in a positive direction.

The 【Solid Logistics】 buff accelerated this process.

"I didn't expect this 【Solid Logistics】 buff to be so useful; it hasn't been long, and logistics issues are no longer flashing red!"

As he spoke, Yingzhou summoned Selina's projection and said.

"Selina, continue to strengthen the ideological education of the people of the Xiuluo Holy Star to increase our options for selecting honest officials later on."

"Understood, Your Majesty."