Warhammer 40: Starting as a Rogue Trader

Chapter 60 Preferential Policies
Gao Yi, accompanied by Bishop Holt, came to the Pilgrim Square.

The fallen statue of the Divine Emperor has been pulled up again.

However, the holy statue still looked broken, and the bloodstains on it had not been wiped clean.

There is no time to completely repair the statue of the Divine Emperor in such a short time.

However, the large number of corpses that were originally piled up in the Pilgrim's Square have been cleared away.

But the overall appearance remains the same as it was during the previous battle.

A temporary platform was built, which was where Gao Yi was going to give a speech.

"Sir, the holy statue has not been repaired, the square has not been leveled, and even the bloodstains have not been cleaned up. Do you really want to give a speech here?"

Holt looked at the devastated square and was unsure for a moment whether Gao Yi was serious.

All the previous gatherings before the holy statue of the Divine Emperor had always been solemn and dignified. He had never allowed the place of pilgrimage to the Divine Emperor to have such an experience.

Although he did not agree with Gao Yi in his heart, Gao Yi was a living saint now.

"So what? This is testimony! Here, the Divine Emperor bears witness to our loyalty. These bloodstains and scars of battle are proof of our heroic fighting for the Empire!"

Gao Yi didn't care. Compared to the intact Pilgrim's Square, the current square was more likely to resonate with people. After all, people were fighting for their lives here not long ago.

The main thing is a sense of participation.

Gao Yi walked up to the platform. At this time, more and more people were gathering in the Pilgrim Square.

Gao Yi's machine gunners, a large number of ordinary soldiers of the dynasty, and important members of the dynasty were now lined up around him.

They were all waiting for the Rogue Trader to give them the order to counterattack.

The square was filled with a solemn and murderous atmosphere.

One hundred selected outstanding civilians of Agasos stood not far from the platform.

Feeling the atmosphere in the entire square, they couldn't help but tremble. Until now, they still didn't know why the traveling trader had asked them to come.

The place they were in was like being interrogated, and everyone's mind was working rapidly, wondering if they had offended the Rogue Trader in some way.

Seeing that everyone was present, Gao Yi walked to the center of the platform.

Pavian had already helped Gao Yi debug the broadcasting equipment and nodded to Gao Yi.

Looking at the tens of thousands of people gathered in the square, Gao Yi couldn't help feeling a little nervous.

When was the last time you gave a speech? The flag-raising speech in junior high school?

The scene at that time is still vivid in his mind. Looking at more than a thousand people in the school, he was shaking as he spoke.

As the broadcast began, Gao Yi's voice reached the ears of everyone in Shangchao.

"Ahem... Warriors of Agathos, subjects of the dynasty! I am your Rogue Trader, Gao Yi Mungat.

It was here not long ago that we, in the presence of the God-Emperor, repelled the traitors who had succumbed to Chaos.

Although we won, the bandit leader has not yet been brought to justice, and countless people in the Lower Nest are still facing danger. As long as we fail to recapture the Lower Nest, the light of the Golden Throne will not be able to shine on the Lower Nest.

Many people sacrificed their lives for the God-Emperor in that battle. In the name of the Rogue Traders of the Monget Dynasty, those who died heroically will receive adequate compensation!
Afterwards, the dynasty will establish its own Zhongsi Academy, where the children of those killed in battle will have the opportunity to study! The dynasty will provide them with the best possible learning environment! Those who pass the selection process will have the opportunity to join the planetary defense force as officers, or even become a member of the glorious Rangers.

The bigger the business, the higher the requirements for talent and loyalty. Relying on poaching people from the navy is not a long-term solution. Although it takes more time to train them by yourself, it is the only way to be trustworthy.

Gao Yi's words caused a huge reaction among both the nobles and the common people.

The dynasty's soldiers were called soldiers, but they were more of a part of the dynasty's expendable property. Although the dynasty would give some compensation to these private soldiers if they died in battle, that was all. There had never been any subsidies for their families or support for their children.

For the previous dynasty, these soldiers should be loyal to the dynasty. Even if you die in battle, you are only fulfilling your obligations. Returning your soul to the Golden Throne is your greatest reward.

But now it is different. These soldiers know that even if they die in battle, their families will be protected, and even their children will be able to enjoy the education that they would never have been able to enjoy before.

Moreover, there was originally no Zhongsi Academy in Agathos, only a school that provided elite education for the noble children of the Monget dynasty.

Anyone who comes out from here will enter various departments of the dynasty as an officer or official.

You can say that these nobles are tyrannical and immoral, but you cannot say that they are incompetent. The strict and complete education they received since childhood has enabled most of them to complete their work.

The teaching staff of Zhongsi Academy will be provided by teachers originally from the aristocratic academy, and Gao Yi will also select elite veterans from the army to provide combat training for them.

Gao Yi's move gave some of the benefits of these nobles to the soldiers who fought for the dynasty.

Not to mention the opportunity to join the Rangers... They saw clearly how these soldiers performed on the battlefield.

And the Rangers will also enjoy the best treatment.

Gao Yi wanted to build the Rangers into a galactic-renowned interstellar military corps, just like the Vostroyan Firstborn, with the best soldiers, the best equipment, and support from the entire dynasty.

Even though the nobles were a little dissatisfied, they did not dare to say much. Look at the betrayal of Valentine. Such a large-scale rebellion, even with the participation of Chaos, was broken up by the Rogue Merchants, not to mention that Gao Yi could kill the Space Marines with his own hands.

Gao Yi looked at the soldiers' enthusiastic eyes and knew that his words had worked.

The nobles seemed hesitant to speak.

After announcing the matter about the soldiers, Gao Yi looked at the ragged refugees below the stage.

Facing the Rogue Trader's gaze, they didn't even dare to look up and meet his gaze.

This was someone they had never even been able to see.

"And you, the dynasty saw your contributions, not just when you were in the lower nest, but even when you were taking refuge in the upper nest, when you couldn't even get enough to eat, you still performed your work excellently and maintained your faith in the Divine Emperor and your loyalty to the dynasty!
Don't worry, everyone in Agathos will say goodbye to hunger! I will significantly reduce the work points required to exchange for food, water, and energy, and will also provide extra rewards to those who work hard.

And I will give the best 100 of you as Rogue Traders the rewards you deserve.

You will obtain the residency qualification of the Upper Nest and own a residence, and the devout will be able to join the state religion and become priests!

Every year from now on, I will select the top 100 individuals to receive the same reward, and I will personally oversee the review of the list. In the name of the Divine Emperor, I will put an end to all fraud!"

When this news spread to the entire Upper Nest, everyone was excited.

Even in Pilgrim's Square, Gao Yi could hear cheers coming from the shantytown.

If what Gao Yi announced before had nothing to do with them, the people in Xiachao, then what he said now concerned the vital interests of each and every one of them.

The quota of one hundred people is insignificant for the population of the lower nest, but it is at least a hope. However, the exchange of living resources and the increase in remuneration are the key to whether they can have enough food and drink.

Gao Yi also has enough confidence to afford these benefits. If the resources of his own planet cannot support it, then he will rob, explore, and trade!
Isn't this what a traveling trader like him should do?
(End of this chapter)