Chapter 999: Solid Logistics

Vitas shook his head and said with a smile.

"General, your vision is wonderful, but it overlooks several key issues.

First, the cost of investment. Dispatching a capital ship fleet and its maintenance expenses, plus material aid, would be an astronomical sum that would severely impact our own star sector's development plans and trade profits.

Second, the uncertainty of victory. The Fengqi have already lost three star sectors and their morale is low. If we commit heavy forces, can we really help them turn the tide of the war? If we get bogged down in a quagmire of war, or... worse, are defeated by the Xiuluo Holy, our losses will be immeasurable.

Third, and most importantly... if we help the Fengqi defeat the Xiuluo Holy, is a weak but unified Feng Qi Xing Alliance really the best outcome for us? A severely weakened Fengqi might... better serve our long-term interests?

They will be more dependent on us by then, and the benefits we can obtain at the negotiating table may be far greater than the military forces we would invest now."

Doctor Tailanisi spoke up thoughtfully.

"From a scientific research perspective, maintaining contact with the Xiuluo Holy, even through limited, unofficial technical exchange channels, may be more valuable than directly antagonizing them."

Zuola added.

"Furthermore, we have detected unusually active movements by the Ash Star Alliance and the Canaan Star Alliance on the Fengqi's western front. They do not seem to have relaxed the pressure due to the Fengqi's plight; instead, they are intensifying their encroachment. If we intervene in the southern war on a large scale at this time, it is hard to guarantee that these two neighbors in the west will not take the opportunity to create bigger trouble on other Fengqi defense lines, or even... extend their reach to the border where we share a boundary with the Fengqi. At that point, we may face a complex situation of having to deal with multiple fronts."

Commissioner Kewake listened to the opinions of all parties, and only after a long while did he speak.

"It seems the consensus is... direct, large-scale military intervention is too risky and does not align with the maximization of our current interests."

General Serafen's expression darkened, and he wanted to retort, but Kewake raised a hand to stop him.

"However, completely ignoring the 'Star Sea Covenant' and the Fengqi's plea for help also damages our nation's credibility and may cause us to miss certain opportunities. Perhaps we can adopt a... more flexible response that better serves the interests of the Daikong Star Alliance."

Kewake looked at Vitas.

"Vitas, in the name of 'humanitarian aid' and 'stability-maintenance supplies,' provide the Feng Qi Xing Alliance with a batch of the non-lethal strategic materials they urgently need, such as ship fuel, spare parts, medical supplies, and basic construction materials.

This fulfills part of our obligations as an ally and maintains the relationship without overly provoking the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance.

Of course, the price and payment method must reflect the risks we are taking and the value of our 'friendship'."

Vitas's eyes lit up.

"Understood, Commissioner. I will organize a batch of 'urgently needed supplies' and prepare the corresponding 'preferential' loan agreements."

Kewake looked at Zuola and Tailanisi again.

"Intelligence Department and Research Department, use this opportunity of material transport to try to establish informal contact channels with the Xiuluo Holy-controlled areas. There is no need to involve politics; you can try to cut in from the perspective of civilians, commerce, or... academic exchange.

We need to learn more about this new neighbor—their social structure, technological level, internal factions... especially the... plasticity of their attitude toward non-human intelligent species. At the same time, closely monitor the movements of the Fengqi, Ashes, and Canaan parties."

Finally, Kewake looked at Serafen.

"General Serafen, our fleet needs to maintain a high state of alert, but not head to the Fengqi front. Strengthen our patrols and defensive forces in the star sectors bordering the Fengqi to ensure that no matter how the southern war develops, the flames of war will not spread to our territory.

At the same time, develop multiple contingency plans to deal with various extreme situations that may arise, including... the possibility of a sudden Fengqi collapse where we have to face the Xiuluo Holy's military edge directly."

After Kewake finished speaking, seeing that the commissioners had no objections, he spoke.

"Then, if there are no other objections, proceed according to this direction. Remember, the interests of the Daikong Star Alliance are above all else. Meeting adjourned."

The commissioners rose one after another, their expressions varied.

Xiuluo Holy Star, "Tianqiong" Command Center.

Yingzhou looked at the Sixth and Eighth Star Sectors emerging on the star map.

The joint fleet of Horus and Mortarion was clearing out the remnants and consolidating the occupation.

The steel defense line constructed by Dorn on the southern border had already taken initial shape.

Sanguinius and Jaghatai were controlling the Sixth Star Sector, implementing Xiuluo Holy law.

The war needed a brief pause to digest the massive and fresh spoils of war and to solidify the foundation.

"Expanding too fast makes it hard for logistics and supplies to keep up. Let the liberated planets recover quickly first. Use 【Solid Logistics】."

【Solid Logistics in use... Validity: 60 Standard Days.】

Sixty standard days, a three-hundred-percent efficiency increase—this was a precious strategic window.

"The victory of war lies not only in the expansion of territory, but also in the effective digestion of new territories and the stable management of the base."

Yingzhou spoke slowly to Selina.

"Selina, help me contact Guilliman and Angron."

"Understood, His Highness."

Xiuluo Holy Star, Central Government Hall.

Guilliman was sitting behind a desk polished from a single piece of obsidian.

His brows were slightly furrowed as he quickly browsed the reports from various worlds in the Seventh Star Sector.

Resource shortages, refugee resettlement, production stagnation, the collapse and reconstruction of the old administrative system...

Just then, Selina conveyed Yingzhou's intent to Guilliman.

Guilliman put down the data pad in his hand and connected to the Minister of the Interior and the governors of several nearby planets.

"Everyone, by the Emperor's will, the comprehensive recovery and order reconstruction of the Seventh Star Sector is listed as the current Highest Priority. We have obtained a... precious time window."

Guilliman pulled up the new plan issued by the "Tianqiong" Command Center, which marked the priority of resource allocation and efficiency expectations.

"In terms of resources, within the next sixty days, the efficiency of material collection, distribution, and transport for all worlds will be greatly improved. This means that the long-troubling supply bottleneck is expected to be broken."

Landis planet, for your agricultural recovery plan, the seeds, fertilizers, and agricultural machinery required will all be in place within five standard days. I want to see the first large-scale harvest within thirty days."

The governor of Landis showed a surprised expression on his face.

"Within five days? Lord Guilliman, this... this is incredible! We will definitely go all out!"

Guilliman responded calmly.

"No need to be surprised; this is the Emperor's grace and will. Tarke II world, for your heavy industry restart plan, the transport fleet for the required rare metals and energy cores has already departed.

Make good use of this opportunity to let the factory furnaces be reignited as soon as possible to provide the Star Alliance with urgently needed military and civilian supplies."

Guilliman paused, his tone becoming serious.

"However, the increase in efficiency cannot become an excuse for waste and chaos. The Ministry of the Interior must establish a brand-new, transparent material tracking and auditing system.

Every piece of resource, from the moment it leaves the warehouse to the moment it reaches the final user, must have a traceable record for every link."

"I will absolutely not allow parasites that gnaw at the foundations to breed within the Emperor's great undertaking of reclaiming the Human domains!"

"Understood! Lord Guilliman!"