Section 1 Domination

"The Immortal Legion is actually very different from other armies. This not only means that the undead creatures have no reason, no normal fear and fear, so they never know how to retreat, cannot buy bribes, and do not need talent conditions such as food and water; on the other hand, when commanding other armies - such as the Knights' Legion or the Greenskin Legion - I must use flags, horns, deputy generals, messengers, etc. to achieve control of the army. Naturally, there are inevitable delays. However, the Immortal Legion is completely dominated by magic, and only needs to use a simple control magic, or even guide it with black magic, so that the army can advance or retreat."

"It is this characteristic that makes the Immortal Legion have an advantage when setting up a formation before the battle. I completed the formation in a short time before the battle - it was almost as simple as putting chess pieces on the chessboard. Many people think that the Black Magician is the middle level of the Immortal Legion, but in fact, it is better to say that they are logistics troops than to say that the Black Magician is the middle level. In a sense, it is indeed a war for me alone. When I was in the battle with Leto, Leto originally planned not to give me time to set up the formation, but in fact this plan could not be implemented at all. Because it didn't take so much normal time to set up the formation. Before he could react, I completed the formation and took the initiative to launch an attack."

"Of course, the characteristics of the Immortal Legion may not be good. Under normal circumstances, my command can only reach the level of a thousand-man unit, and even the limit can only reach the level of a hundred-man unit... For ordinary troops, such as the Greenskin Legion, battles below a hundred-man unit can be entrusted to the small leaders to exert their command capabilities and assault roles, and maximize the combat power of soldiers from a micro perspective. In other words, in battles below a hundred-man unit, the Immortal Legion simply conducts uncooperative impacts, and there is only one way to win, that is, rely on the numerical advantage to drag down and wear down the enemy."

"This makes the Immortal Legion not very powerful. In fact, many related records about the Kalean War tell this. However, because of my personal experience, my feelings are still different from the past."

"In the undead legion, there are almost no perfect troops. Either they are troops that have certain judgment skills but lack discipline, such as beastly vampires or ghouls, or they lack intelligence and judgment..."

Ashu Rufate stopped writing. It was almost done, he had recorded all the insights in this battle and recorded them as his own diary.

"It's time. Your subordinates are waiting for you." In my mind, Carrie reminded. "Let's write your diary next time I have the chance."

"Okay." Ash Rufate replied. The war has ended, and everyone knows that for a long time, no force can pose a military threat to Sivania - especially the Ryans. The vampires will thank God if they don't come with the Immortal Legion.

According to Carrie, at the end of the war, it is an opportunity to consolidate rule. We should take this opportunity to reward our subordinates, solve a lot of problems left behind in the war, and make a basic plan for future rule, and transform from the original roughly arranged prototype of rule to a reliable way of rule.

Because of this, Ashu Rufate held a meeting in his castle, allowing all his subordinates to participate together - from the most reliable to the most unreliable. Carrie said that this was for "expanding the basis of domination". At this moment, everyone was already in the meeting room of the castle. According to a deeply rooted concept of privilege, Ashu Rufate needed the last one to attend.

He walked out of the study and walked along the aisle to the conference room.

"Did you remember that I set the agenda for you? This kind of meeting is a great opportunity for you to show your style of a ruler. You must be confident, otherwise it may cause... a lot of... hidden dangers."

"I'm really not very good at these things." Ashu Rufate replied with emotion in his mind.

"The way of rule is only composed of two. The first is management ability and the second is power and skills. Master, I can help you solve the problem with the first point, but the second point... I can only rely on your own abilities. However, I have provided you with special training and tips, and I believe you can handle it well."

"I see."

"Also, please remember the summary I gave you. At the meeting, I'm afraid I may not have time to give you a prompt or explanation..."

"I remember." Ashu Rufate replied impatiently as he walked. "For the senior management, we must use power techniques to differentiate and establish a powerful image to intimidate them; for the middle management, we must try our best to provide opportunities for upward promotion to get their services and loyalty; for the bottom management, we must provide material preferential policies, at least to ensure that they can survive."

"Very good, master. This is the principle of internal rule. As long as you follow this principle, your rule can be maintained forever." Carrie said. "By the way, master, I suggest you not directly disclose the identities of Leya and Fei like this. You do this to cause uncontrollable risks. Especially Leya, she does not have the ability to protect herself...I suggest that it is better to use a tactful and indirect way... In order to protect them, you better have this awareness."

"Don't worry, this meeting did not host female guests." Ash Rufate replied. "And I know... Actually..."

"You don't have to feel guilty in your heart. When they promised to marry you, they would have realized this aspect." Carrie said.

The conference room was already full of people. The conference room of this castle was very large - in fact, it had a space for nearly a hundred people, but it was full at the moment. The representatives of several black magicians, the entire team of the original rebels, the former officials who surrendered to him during the process of Ashrufa's characteristic submission to the entire Sivania, as well as a group of tribal leaders of the Bin tribe, and so on, filled the entire room.

It should be said that everyone is waiting for this meeting. This is a deeply rooted habit. When the war is over, no matter the winner or the loser (if it still exists), such meetings will be held to deal with the matters after the war. As anyone with a discerning eye knows, the Bloody Duke has been preparing for the war before, so the rule of Sivania is just a foundational prototype, and the goal of barely maintaining order and carrying out daily activities. At the moment, the war is over, and if he really wants to seize the party, he must establish a new ruling order.

Ashu Rufate walked into the room and looked around. Everyone was busy saluting him, but he only waved his hand and signaled that there was no need to be too polite.

"Look, Master, is this feeling good? This is the privilege of the ruler." Carrie said in an excited tone in his mind. "Please note that each of them needs is different, and you must consider it in this regard. For example, the black magicians. They only need an environment for peace of mind and more knowledge. They can get these two from your hands with certainty, so in this meeting, you can put them in the last place. I think, set up a place as a college for black magic, and store the undead legion that you don't use for the time being...this is enough."

"There are also Damon and a few of his companions. From any perspective, they are not qualified to ask you for a reward. You just need to take a little care of their position while dealing with something specific. They are now full of awe and fear of you and will not refute any of your decisions."

"The officials who swore allegiance to you... Well, although their loyalty is not very reliable, Meno's affairs are the best evidence, but they still have value in exploitation. Originally, you only had to pretend to listen to their opinions and stabilize their hearts. But these people are also very cunning. They actually found ways to mix with Eric, whom you trust, and let him be their spokesperson. Speaking of which, you must also consider Eric's position."

"And the former rebels' subordinates. They are your most loyal and reliable subordinates, and they greatly make up for the shortcomings of the Black Magician. You must pay great attention to their attitude and give appropriate rewards..."

"Carrie, have you decided everything? Just let me pass the show and Lu show up?" Asus Rufate sat down and asked Carrie in his mind.

"Haha...how is that possible. Master, I'm just giving you advice."

Like all conferences in this world, after a brief politeness, Ashu Rufate began to speak. Of course, the topics of the entire conference had actually been prepared by Carrie. He just needed to propose them one by one according to Carrie's plan.

"The first thing is about Meno."

The vampire's tone was very cold, but this sentence made everyone's heart skip.

Before, when the Ryans' Rangers entered Meno through the path, people in the entire area quickly responded to the Rangers' call and provided support for them. But now, after the outcome of the war has been decided, these people have to pay the price for their choice. Now, the vampire's subordinates have re-controlled this area, and no one knows what the guys who are in the wrong position will be dealt with.

In fact, this matter itself is too sensitive, so no one dared to express his feelings before knowing the vampire's attitude.

"Dude...I suggest...to deal with the usual way of dealing with traitors..." Because no one spoke in the audience, a black magician first proposed.

The so-called usual way of dealing with traitors is actually a very ancient method. Usually, the length of the long sword held by the winner or the height of the wheel of an ordinary carriage shall be based on. Adult men exceeding this height shall be executed, and all women and children shall be demoted to slaves as punishment for the betrayer.

"Carrie, what do you think?" Ashu Rufate asked in his mind.

"Master, if you follow my opinion, you will follow this advice and use a sword to deal with everything. Referring to the oldest method, this is the simplest, most labor-saving, and with the least effect. However, I think you may not agree with my opinion." In my mind, Carrie said this in the calmest and sweet tone. If everyone present could hear Carrie's voice, she would probably feel creepy.

"You're right." Ashu Rufate replied in his mind. "Do you have any other opinions?"

"The second way is to support the minority dominant majority. According to Neil's information, there were five or six villages in the Meno area before that, and did not respond to the Ryan people. You should praise these people who always remain loyal to you and give them all kinds of privileges. But remember that every benefit is given to them, you must give equal harm to those who betray you. For example, if you reduce taxes in these villages, you must transfer them to other villages. This is roughly the idea."

“Is this a special meaning?”

"It's very meaningful... You don't have the authority to explain the sociological principles behind it, but I can tell you that this is like artificially splitting them into two factions. The minority must be attached to you to maintain existence. In this way, you get a group of followers and borrow their hands to control those opponents."
Chapter completed!