Chapter 506: The Five-Year Plan and New Institutions

"I will do my best. We should be thankful that Tyrion did not lose his life, otherwise the difficulty would have increased by several degrees. Enjoy the time you have to wield your power as you please; it is only a matter of time before your little schemes make you one of us."

"Haha, I am merely echoing your own wisdom. What do you say, Lady? Would you be willing to facilitate this? I have already proven my strength and value; facing the internal strife of the Chaos Four Gods will only lead to self-destruction."

Using a disguise to spread faith in human society through the Twelve Apostles might deceive other gods, but it could never deceive Lilisi, the originator of using alt accounts. Sinuoli should thank Khorne for that strike; otherwise, two individuals who spend their time undermining each other would not be meeting so amicably.

"Hmph, then hurry up. If this window of opportunity is missed, you and I will have another chance to settle the score."

The Lady's face was shrouded in a veil like mist, revealing neither joy nor anger. Sinuoli knew that she had cultivated a hero named Alaroth among the Wood Elves, and with so many Grail Knights in Bretonnia, there must surely be seeds of Demigods, but even combined, they could not contend with his own strength and prestige, which were currently at their zenith.

"Farewell, Lady! This visit was rushed; next time we meet, I shall have a gift to offer!"

Sinuoli licked his lips as he watched Lilisi disappear into the pool. The brand left by Slaanesh was rooted in his most primal desires; even though he was fully aware of it, it could not be eradicated—given the bisexual evil god's lack of restraint, even if the Dwarf were to castrate himself, he could only complete half the task.

"Some compatriots and friends seem to be meeting for the first time, but I should not need to introduce myself. First, let me brief everyone on the latest situation: before Lord Keluoka awakens and interprets the Great Plan, we will have a period of peace. This rare space for development must be firmly grasped."

After adding several special trains, the civil and military officials led by Belegar Ironhammer gathered at Gaoyuanbao with the utmost speed. Sitting on the throne and looking around at his subordinates, Sinuoli noticed many new faces—a once-in-a-millennium opportunity for talent to emerge brought about by the opening of a new world.

"I dare bet that the current magnificent atmosphere of the Southlands is not a whit inferior to the era of the Ancestor Gods. Therefore, the next step will focus on the area north of Red Cloud Mountain. The Angrund Clan has briefly used Keladeluomen as a base, but its influence is limited to the surroundings of the fortress and a single path."

As he spoke, Sinuoli gave a light flick, and golden powder erupted from his cuffs, converging into a massive golden map on the dome of the throne room. He then raised his hand to urge it, using varying shades to indicate the strength of Dwarf control.

"According to the resolution of our Alliance of Three Hammers, we will formulate major development plans in five-year stages, just like in the Southlands, but I will not personally oversee every detail."

"The first five-year plan has already begun, and we have done quite well in consolidating the fruits of victory at Eight Peaks. The subsequent second five-year plan will restore vitality to the mines and manors, while simultaneously fully connecting Eight Peaks and Tiefengbao, building the underground railway between the two cities."

"I plan to leave the tough nuts for later. In the third five-year plan, we will advance from north and south to clear out the Poison Water River basin, striving to squeeze all dark forces out of the East Badlands. During this process, we will level the scarred hills and mountains and build bridges to prepare for future railway construction."

"If everything goes very smoothly beforehand, connecting to the Old World can be put on the agenda. Perhaps it will take one or even more great battles to retake Death Pass; the Greenskins in Black Rock Fortress occupy the Ancestor's citadel and still covet our resources and wealth."

"The above are mostly outward-facing. In my view, if we want the race to flourish for a long time, continuous progress from within is particularly critical. There is no need to hide or hold back; like my master and the Ancestor Gods, I cannot guard the Qunshan in the Mortal World forever."

The high-level officials in the Southlands had heard a bit about the Five-Year Plan, and it was mainly the mid-level Administrators who were excited. But as Sinuoli threw out new viewpoints, the attendees became agitated.

"The clansmen from the settlements below the mountains know clearly that in recent years, Humans have shown a trend of gradually catching up in many technologies; the city of Nuln is a prime example. At the moment, we may still be able to live off the achievements of our ancestors, but we must also plan for our descendants."

To be an outstanding leader, foresight is indispensable. Before he recovered Eight Peaks and performed the Valaya Ritual to decisively improve the Dwarf birth rate, he had already begun to consider how to balance relations with Human factions.

"In order for the path to the race's revival to be faster and smoother, I will establish several new institutions on the basis of the existing system. The first batch includes: the Advanced Technology Research Institute, the War Academy, and the School of Economics and Management."

In the more developed Empire of Man, the Colleges of Magic, the Imperial Gunnery School, and the Benedictine Order under the Sigmar Cult have cultivated a large number of talents. This is much faster than the Dwarf master-apprentice model. As a beneficiary of the guild system, Sinuoli had to invoke the authorization of the Ancestor Goddess to reduce skepticism.

"The Engineers Guild is positioned to focus on the engineering application and improvement of technology, while the goal of the Advanced Technology Research Institute is to develop some brand-new things that might not be used for the time being. To have a more spacious testing ground, it will be located at Zhuwangshan."

As Sinuoli's Minister of Industry and Technology, Buluokesen stood on the stage to promote it. The development of new technology is accompanied by risks; his own experience and that of Makaisen are good examples. Compared to changing inherent impressions, starting from scratch seems faster.

"The initial projects and supporting funds for the research institute will be provided by the Royal Court. As construction matures, the researchers will also be very happy to help you all realize some great ideas."

"The War Academy will be established at Tumobao. The first four departments to be set up include Command, Gunnery, War Machine Engineering, and Reconnaissance and Intelligence. The training programs include a multi-year system starting from scratch and crash courses for those who have already joined the army."

After the war in the north came to an end, Qiangsen-Jian Dun was transferred back. As one of the earliest followers, he had a good grasp of Sinuoli's military thinking. There was no suitable candidate in the Southlands to serve as the dean of the War Academy for the time being; fortunately, at the beginning of its establishment, the heads of each department could manage their own affairs.

"The School of Economics and Management will be prepared at Gaoyuanbao, with departments for Economics, Actuarial Science, Business Administration, and Public Administration. It aims to cultivate relevant talents for the Qunshan and extended institutions."

As Prime Minister, Balin will concurrently serve as the dean. This school is an expansion and solidification based on the previous Progress Association. The comprehensive rollout of the Karak Gold Bank has brought about a greater demand for professional talent, which Sinuoli values highly for the growth of divine power and influence.

"The enrollment plan will be a combination of recommendation and examination, with free tuition and living stipends provided. I may personally teach some courses at the two major academies depending on my schedule."

Sinuoli finally pointed out how much he values these institutions; the creatures of the Mortal World know how much weight a Demigod's personal instruction carries.