Warhammer: Beginning with Planetary Governors

Chapter 14 Failed Attempt

"The power of hope has become even less..."

In the Governor's office at the top of the tower, Ron let out a long sigh.

He just tried to improve people's lives to gain more power of hope.

but failed.

He selected the mining teams with the heaviest workload as pilot projects.

Miners have to go through complicated pipelines to enter underground mines to work, which is both hard and dangerous.

Not only do they have to deal with frequent landslides in the mines, but they also have to guard against attacks from mutants.

Death has become their daily routine.

Ron did not dare to make large-scale changes to the production system, because all production tasks in the territory were in an overloaded state and maintained a delicate balance.

If you take too big a step and break your balance, you will be in trouble.

At times like this, even the slightest disturbance would result in more deaths.

Therefore, Ron simply instructed the head of the mining department to give some of the workers a day off in rotation, giving them a day of paid leave.

At the same time, it was announced that the mining team will have a rotation system in the future to reduce the pressure on the miners.

However, what Ron got was the workers' panic and even less hope!

At this moment, Will, the supervisor of the mining team, was standing in front of Ron, being questioned.

If he had not been summoned by the Governor, a small figure like him would never have had the chance to set foot in the Royal Court District in his life, let alone come to the Governor's office in the Spire Mansion.

In order to meet the Governor, he took a luxurious bath and put on his best clothes, but he still looked a little dusty.

"Governor, the workers are afraid..." Will lowered his head, looking terrified.

"Fear?"

"Yes, they are worried that someone will take their place during the vacation. They also said that the mining team can no longer sustain itself and are looking for ways to reduce staff."

"Didn't you explain it clearly?"

“I explained it, but no one believed it.”

Will lowered his head even more: "There are even rumors that the mine is cursed by a terrible ghost, and no one can mine anymore!"

"What else? Isn't there any benefit at all after the vacation system is implemented?" Ron asked.

"That's true. Those who stayed worked harder. They didn't dare to rest even when they were injured, for fear that someone would ask them to leave the mining team."

Ron immediately corrected him: "It's a temporary vacation, not leaving the mining team!"

At this moment, Ron realized how difficult it was to be a manager.

The idea is good, but the execution is wrong!

Of course, it is also possible that this system is not suitable for the current situation and he is acting too hastily.

Fortunately, he was only trying it on a small scale, otherwise there would be a big mess.

"Yes, it's a vacation, Governor. That's what I told them!"

Will was so frightened that he could hardly stand.

In fact, he also did not understand the Governor's behavior.

God-Emperor, the Governor has given the miners paid leave!

He had never heard of the term "paid vacation" or seen such a thing.

This unprecedented event is terrifying and I can’t figure out why it happened.
He only knew that life was not easy now.

The miners would rather die of exhaustion in the mines than leave.

Because leaving means losing the food source, and some people will starve to death!
Like the other miners, Will was confused and at a loss as to what to do.

Is there really something wrong with the mine?
Or is it true, as the rumors say, that the Royal Court has run out of food and can no longer pay the miners' daily wages?

Miners' wages are calculated on a daily basis because no one can guarantee that they will see the sun tomorrow.

Now the miners' daily wage has dropped from three pieces of corpse starch to two pieces, and many miners' families rely on these two pieces of corpse starch to make a living.

If even the starch from those two pieces of corpses couldn't ferment, I don't know how many people would starve to death.

Will inexplicably thought of himself: if the mining team was gone, wouldn't there be no meaning for him as the supervisor to exist?
Without this job, how can he explain to his subordinates and where can he go?

The situation is serious now. With his age and poor physical condition, even the factory is unwilling to accept him!

Thinking of this, Will seemed to see his wife and two little daughters starving to death and being dragged away by the corpse collection team.

Sadness surged in his heart, and he couldn't help sobbing: "What should we do, God Emperor, please save us!"

The next second, Will realized his rudeness and quickly covered his mouth, but he still couldn't control his emotions.

He sobbed and burst into tears in front of Ron.

Ron was silent. Even Will, the head of the mining team, didn't trust the Royal Court District, and didn't trust himself as the governor, let alone the people?
Based on the lack of trust, anything he does will only increase people's suspicion.

The more you do, the more mistakes you make!

Unless he can really provide a large amount of supplies to distribute and continuously improve the lives of the workers, he can give the desperate workers hope for the future.

But Ron can't do these for the time being.

Because the food reserves in Wangting District were really running out, he couldn't take out that much food.

It can be said that the territory is on the brink of crisis.

He has a solution to the food problem.

The goal is to collect enough power of hope, and then start the teleportation into the farm of the space ship to obtain the planting technology and seeds left over from the golden age.

But the plan was stuck here. Without the power of hope, he couldn't go.

The key to the problem lies in how he can use the few remaining materials to give people the greatest encouragement and generate enough power of hope.

"Governor, please forgive my impoliteness!"

After Will stopped crying, he knelt down in fear and begged Ron for forgiveness.

Ron came back to his senses, shook his head and said, "Get up, I won't blame you"

Seeing that Will was still uneasy after standing up, Ron had no choice but to ask.

"If you have any questions, just ask"

"Governor, can the mining team be maintained? The miners need this income. I can guarantee that they will never be lazy..." Will was a little hesitant.

"Sure," Ron said firmly, "I promise you!

I was not thoughtful enough about the vacation. Go back and inform everyone that everything will be as usual..."

Ron thought about it and decided to temporarily suspend the vacation system to prevent suspicion and rumors from spreading further.

After all, the relevant system requires abundant materials and productivity as a foundation. Now that the time is not yet ripe, there is no need to add unnecessary fuel to the fire.

If the game goes wrong, he won’t even have a place to cry.

"Yes, Governor!"

Hearing this, Will breathed a sigh of relief and became visibly happy.

Power of Hope +1!

Ron felt a little hope coming out of Will.

Seeing this, Ron decided to make further attempts.

He patted Will on the shoulder: "Do your job well, I won't treat you unfairly"

"I will, Your Excellency the Governor!"

Power of Hope +1!

Ron held Will's hand and continued eagerly: "This Governor is very optimistic about you. As long as you work hard, I will give you a promotion and a raise..."

Ron kept making empty promises, and Will no longer had any hope. He even felt a little scared.

It seems that verbal deception has limited effect.

Ron felt a little regretful, so he had to end the conversation and let the other party leave.

"Wait a moment!"

Just as Will turned to go out, Ron called Will.

"You have two children at home, right?"

"Yes, they are five years old." Will couldn't help but smile when talking about his own children.

"Since you are here, bring some gifts back for the children."

Ron pointed to the frosted Poro cookies and colorful candies on the table.

It was just brought in by Linda and it was smelling delicious.

During the conversation just now, Ron noticed that Will's eyes seemed to keep drifting towards the plate of candies and cakes.

He thought he could just give a small gift. Since people had come, it would be embarrassing for them to go back empty-handed.

In fact, Ron was used to living in a world of material abundance in his previous life, and did not feel that these things were scarce.

There are many precious food ingredients stored in the warehouse of Spire Mansion. Those things were extremely valuable materials even in the period when the hive city had not yet fallen.

Only real big shots can enjoy it.

For someone of Will's class, he wouldn't even have the chance to smell it unless the Governor specially summoned him.

"Governor," Will swallowed and could hardly control his voice, "You said you gave these things to me?"

(End of this chapter)