Warhammer, but Emperor's Chosen

Although the administrative efficiency of the hive city government has always been known for its inefficiency, with the precedent of nobles headed by the planetary governor, the Drevsta family, who dared to disobey the Rogue Traders being hanged on street lamps as a warning to the public, the efficiency of all hive cities has been significantly improved.

Ultimately, 372 of the 32 hives were found to be infected with Genestealers.

Fortunately, the number of Genestealers in these hives is extremely small, far less than that of the main hive of Dagonus. Many of them do not even need the reinforcement of Space Marines, and millions of PDFs are enough to wipe out the local chicken thief sects.

Even while cleaning up the chicken-eating sects, many evil cults that had taken root in the lower nests were also wiped out by PDF, which was also an unexpected surprise.

Of course, considering the fact that chicken thieves are extremely good at hiding, even Noah cannot guarantee that no chicken thieves will survive the encirclement and suppression. But even if a few chicken thieves survive by chance, as long as all nests regularly conduct gene sequencing and encirclement and suppression of chicken thieves, they will not be able to grow again.

In any case, at least the risk of rebellion in Dagonus has been reduced to its lowest level in history.

Noah heard the dull footsteps of the power armor and looked up at the Space Marine who walked into the command room:

"Thank you for your hard work, Sarpedon. This should be the last hive city we have to deal with. You can rest for a while."

"Noah,"

Sarpedon did not show much joy, but said in a deep voice:

"With your permission, the Soul Drinkers wish to recruit new soldiers in Dagonus!"

In fact, the Space Marines did not need to ask the local rulers if they wanted to recruit soldiers from any Imperial world, because this was a right granted to them by the Empire. However, Noah and the Soul Drinkers had always had a good relationship, so Sarpedon had to come and say hello out of courtesy and reason.

Noah said seriously:

"Of course, not only can we recruit soldiers, I even strongly hope that Dagonus can become the home world of the Soul Drinkers!"

Sarpedon nodded silently:

"I will submit an application to Terra."

When the Soul Drinkers had just arrived in Dagonus eight months ago, Noah had suggested that they choose Dagonus as their home world, but Sarpedon at the time said he would think about it.

But now the situation has changed, because a lot of things have happened in the past six months:

On the one hand, the Celestial Judgment and the Angel of Peace, which were escorting Titus back to Macragge, have returned.

On the other hand, Sarpedon, who was cleaning out the Genestealers in the Bottom Nest three months ago, also received an astropathic signal.

Gorgorion, the Chapter Master of the Soul Drinkers, was killed in battle on the home planet of the Rebukers, and the Terminator veterans of the Soul Drinkers' First Company were almost wiped out in an ambush by the Chaos enemy. The Second Company Captain was temporarily promoted to Chapter Master at a critical moment.

A month ago, Sarpedon received new astropathic signals again.

The good news is that the Blamers and Soul Drinkers received reinforcements from the Black Templars and defeated the invading Chaos enemy, and the Soul Drinkers Chapter's fleet is on its way to reunite with Sarpedon.

The bad news is that the new chapter master of the Soul Drinkers was killed in the battle, and there are less than a hundred battle brothers left out of the original six hundred or so, half of whom are new recruits, and there are almost no veterans left.

They came to Dagonus not to ask Sarpedon to return to the team, but to join Sarpedon. Because when all the captains were killed, Sarpedon, the head of the think tank thousands of light years away, had automatically been promoted to the new commander.

While Sarpedon was gloating over the fact that his Soul Drinkers had only suffered single-digit casualties, the main force of the Soul Drinkers on the other side was almost wiped out, with the entire regiment's Space Marines totaling less than four hundred.

I have to say, this is also a sad story.

If there were a few more high-intensity battles, the Soul Drinkers would probably be wiped out from the history of the Empire!

Sarpedon had no choice but to take root in Dagonus in order to restore the Soul Drinkers as quickly as possible.

Clementia reported in a low voice:

"My Lord, a representative from the Ministry of the Interior has contacted me. They would like to meet with you."

After a pause, Clementia added, "Next month is the day to pay the tithe."

When Noah heard about the tithe, he immediately understood why the Ministry of the Interior was looking for him, and asked directly:

“How much is the gap?”

"50%."

Clementia handed him the data pad. "The 'big cleanup' you carried out in each hive has caused Dagnus's overall production capacity to drop by 40% this year. Although the workers have been working hard to produce, and the inventory from previous years can make up for some of it, it is still far from the share required by the Ministry of the Interior."

Noah frowned as he flipped through the data on the data board. The 50% gap was not due to the nobles enriching themselves, but was indeed due to the production not keeping up.

After all, it was a global cleanup, and it had to be completed within a year, so it was unrealistic not to pay a price. Although the threat of chicken thieves no longer troubled Dagonus, the tithe this year was indeed a headache.

In the human empire, the only things that are inevitable are taxes and death!

A planetary governor can do whatever he wants on the planet he rules without anyone asking any questions.

But if you fail to pay the taxes, the Imperial Navy, loaded with Astra Militarum troops, will come to your door the next day to reason with you.

If the treasure bag had all the functions, Noah could theoretically get as many materials as he wanted, but the problem was that the treasure bag didn't have all the functions. If it was related to the subspace, the treasure bag could do anything.

But when it comes to reality, Baibaodai can only spread his hands and say: It is difficult for me to deal with a purely practical problem like yours!

This is not difficult to understand. Even a top psychic as powerful as the Emperor has never been seen using psychic power to create things out of thin air.

It is unrealistic to obtain materials, and it is even more unrealistic to resist taxes.

But since there is a gap in the tithe, we can only find ways to make more money.

As for whose money to be levied, of course it’s whoever has money. You can’t levy money from poor people, right?

Noah ordered bluntly:

"Notify the nobles in each hive and ask them to find a way to make up for the 50% gap. After being nobles for so many years, it's time to make some contributions to Dagonus!"

"Yes, my lord."

Clementia bowed slightly and whispered, "Do you still want to meet the representative of the Ministry of the Interior?"

Noah sighed:

"Let's meet him. Ask him to wait for me in the palace. I will go back now."

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Dagonus' palace. Noah rarely returned here during the past six months.

The luxurious palace certainly made him feel relaxed and happy, but the thieves in the nest made him unable to sleep or eat.

But when Noah walked into the throne hall and saw the representative of the Ministry of the Interior, he was quite surprised.

Heinrich smiled and raised his glass to Noah:

"Long time no see, Sir Noah."

"Long time no see, Judge Heinrich."

Noah returned the toast by picking up his glass from the waiter's tray and asking curiously, "When did you become a representative of the Ministry of the Interior?"

"I could be the one."

Heinrich took a sip of wine and said leisurely, "I can also be a planetary governor, a wandering trader, or any other identity. This is the right granted to me by the Emperor."

Noah shrugged.

"Well, the Inquisitor does have that right. What do you want from me?"

Heinrich smiled and asked:

"The tithe shortfall of Dagonus this year should be quite large, right?"

"It's quite a difference." Noah nodded frankly.

Heinrich did not try to be mysterious and spoke directly:

"I have also heard about Dagonus's actions these days. Frankly speaking, I think you are very courageous. You were able to clear out the aliens in the hive world at the cost of reducing the production capacity of the entire hive world by 40%. Although it is a great achievement, it is a pity that the Ministry of the Interior does not care about the reason for the reduction in production capacity. They will only ask Dagonus to pay the full amount of tithe. But I am different. I can help you!"

Noah asked:

"Can you help me get rid of my tithe this year?"

"No."

Heinrich shook his head, "But I can help you reduce the tithe by 50%!"

Noah took a sip of his wine, carefully considering the judge's words and actions.

Dagonus's tax payment this year is exactly 50%, so Heinrich helps you exempt 50% of the tax. This is obviously not a coincidence.

But Heinrich was the Inquisitor after all, so it was not surprising that he had such a channel of information.

Similarly, it is not surprising that he was able to reduce Dagonus' taxes.

Although the Ministry of the Interior and the Tribunal belong to different departments, in theory the Tribunal's power is unlimited, and it can completely reduce this part of the tax by exchanging some interests.

Noah asked calmly:

"So, what's the price?"

"Cooperate with me!"

Heinrich stared at Noah, "I have also heard of the aliens you are clearing out. In the Battle of Macragge in the Ultramarine, it was this creature that attracted the Tyranid swarm. And you personally participated in that battle. No one knows the harm of this alien better than you, and no one knows how to eliminate it better than you!

"Although the aliens in Dagonus have been eliminated, there are still dozens of worlds in the Colonus Expansion area suffering from the destruction of aliens. As long as you agree to work with me to clean up the aliens in the Colonus Expansion area, I can help you reduce this 50% tithe. I think this will benefit both of us!"

“Very attractive.”

Noah said leisurely, "However, I can also make up this 50% gap myself."

"Oh?" Heinrich raised his eyebrows, "What method?"

"You may not believe it, but the nobles of Dagonus are quite wealthy."

Heinrich looked surprised:

"Aren't you afraid that they will rebel?"

"Do they dare?"

Noah's question left Heinrich silent, because he also felt that those nobles would not dare.

Being ripped off for a little money was nothing, as long as they were nobles, they would have a chance to earn it back. If they rebelled over such a small matter and sacrificed the lives of their entire family, it would really not be worth it.

Heinrich sighed softly:

"What a shame, it looks like we have no chance of working together."

"No, quite the opposite."

Noah shook his head and proposed a new condition:

"If you help me reduce my taxes by 50% every year, I will help you deal with that alien."

"impossible."

Heinrich frowned, "50% per year is too expensive, 20% at most."

“20% is fine, but this year it has to be 50%.”

"Okay." Heinrich thought about it and nodded in agreement.

"Deal?" Noah smiled and held out his hand.

Heinrich had a subtle expression on his face. Did he give in too quickly?

But he didn't have any complaints, and reached out to hold Noah's hand:

"Pleasant to work with."

Although he could collect the tithe even without cooperating with the Inquisitor, there was no harm in cooperating. Even if Heinrich didn't come to him, Noah would find a way to clean up the thieves in the Colonus Expanse.

Now that Heinrich has come to us on his own initiative, this is simply a godsend.

Noah had no reason to refuse such a win-win situation.

Although Sarpedon has decided to submit an application to the Terra government to allow Dagonus to be the home planet of the Soul Drinkers, once the application is approved, Dagonus will be able to obtain a special tax-free status as the home planet of the Space Marines.

But after all, I haven’t formally applied yet, and even if I do, whether it will be approved is another matter.

Even if it is finally approved, the entire process will take at least several years.

So in the next few years, Dagnus still has to pay taxes normally, not a penny less!

Noah asked:

"What are you going to do? Replicate Dagonus' actions?"

"No."

Heinrich said in a deep voice:

"The price is too high. Not everyone has the same courage as you. If I really do this, I'm afraid even the Coronus Expanse will cease to exist!"