Qin Tian looked at his key subordinates, speaking calmly: "However, I believe that after the recent events have been reported, the Luoho Clan will show some restraint, but we cannot take it lightly. Next, Iâll discuss each of your tasks."
Upon hearing this, everyone present tensed up.
"Li Qi, you have the heaviest responsibility."
Qin Tian looked at Li Qi and said, "The biggest problem at Ice Extreme Pass now is the lack of manpower. Currently, the third batch of Barbarian Army warriors has been transported from Silver Gray Star. This time itâs the largest number, over five thousand people, but their identity verification is troublesome. The Imperial Star Belt has strict identity checks, and without identity, they cannot land on Mingwang Planet. Youâll need to find a solution to this problem."
"Yes!"
Li Qi nodded, finding the task not too troublesome for him.
The Barbarians do not have imperial identification, but fortunately, they can obtain foreign temporary residence permits. Xiong, Terreda, and several hundred Barbarian warriors currently hold this document.
As long as they have this certificate, they can pass identity verification and reach Mingwang Planet smoothly.
The only issue is that obtaining this document requires a large sum of money, and renewing the permit annually is costly.
Through this business, the Empire profits heavily.
Of course, for them, money is not a problem. Whether itâs five thousand, fifty thousand, or even five hundred thousand people, it poses no pressure for the current Lingfeng Trading Group.
"Also, The Shadow Division is severely understaffed. Over a hundred people is far from enough."
Qin Tian said seriously, "Transfer a batch of personnel from the Azure Wood Star Realm and cultivate more locally. In half a yearâs time, I want the number of Shadow Division members to exceed a thousand."
"Yes."
Li Qi responded in a deep voice.
The Shadow Division members beside him are elite, personally selected and transformed by him, with Silver Level Night Demonâs Blood flowing through every one of them.
His principle is to prefer quality over quantity; the Shadow Division never recruits mediocrity, which is why the first batch of recruits wasnât large.
However, the boss is right; given the current situation, even more than a hundred Shadow Division members are insufficient.
They can transfer about 200 people from the Azure Wood Star Realm, but the remaining shortfall needs to be addressed locally.
Six months is too tight to cultivate them, so "poaching" is undoubtedly the best option.
Li Qiâs eyes deepened; since theyâve chosen to poach, they might as well start with the Luoho Clanâs intelligence personnel and transform them into Night Demons. This would increase their manpower and yield more intelligence on the Luoho Clan from them.
"Next is your turn."
Qin Tian looked at the Poisonous Widow, "Your task isnât light either. Starting today, youâre the logistics manager by my side. The first batch of supplies will soon arrive at Ice Extreme Pass, and you need to manage the inbound, outbound, and accounting processes, clarifying every expense. Besides, I plan to establish a branch of Lingfeng Trading Group on Mingwang Planet with you as the general manager, so youâll be quite busy, very busy."
The Poisonous Widow is the only female among the core members. She may not match others in combat strength, but her advantages are prominent.
As a former fugitive, the Poisonous Widow not only evaded the tribunalâs pursuit multiple times but managed to survive and even became a leader in the Hundred Hunt Star Thieves, a haven for criminals and ruthless individuals. Her skills, intelligence, and strategies are evident.
She is meticulous, cautious, loyal, and adept at reading people, perfect for the role of logistics manager.
"Yes, thank you, boss."
Upon hearing Qin Tianâs arrangement, the Poisonous Widow was overjoyed.
Over the past year, sheâs followed Qin Tian on numerous campaigns. Although her strength has steadily increased, she isnât fond of fighting and does not specialize in combat, unlike Li Qi, Xiong, Terreda, and Old Ghost.
Moreover, with time, the combat power gap between them will only widen.
The logistics manager role allows her to step away from combat and leverage her personal strengths.
Additionally, the boss plans for her to manage the branch of Lingfeng Trading.
Itâs important to note that Lingfeng Trading Group now has a billion-dollar scale, backed by the Dongfang Family and with a flagship productâYouth Potionâits market value has been surging, soon reaching trillions.
Once this giant enters Mingwang Planet and connects with the Imperial Star Belt economy, the commercial potential will be unimaginably tremendous.
She will become the captain of this commercial behemoth.
This prospect excites her more than reaching Tier Six.
Seeing the delighted expression on the Poisonous Widow, Qin Tian smiled softly, then looked at Old Ghost.
"Old Ghost, your task is equally important. Ice Extreme Pass lacks not only warriors but also talents from all sectors, such as alchemists, artifact refiners, and business experts. Therefore, your main responsibility will be recruitment. Go to the Royal Star and other satellites to recruit talent for meâthe more, the better."
Old Ghost, having roamed the Star Sea for decades, has extensive experience and connections across industries. Being a Tier Six Soul Master, he can discern a personâs qualities easily, making him an ideal candidate for recruitment.
"Understood."
Old Ghost nodded, acknowledging the heavy burden on him, just like Li Qiâs and the Poisonous Widowâs.
After all, this was his first visit to the Imperial Star Belt, unfamiliar with the environment. Thus, he decided to first explore the Royal Star and seek experienced headhunters, using their networks to select appropriate talents for Ice Extreme Pass.
"Terreda, your turn."
Qin Tian turned to Terreda and said, "Your task is relatively simpler. A large part of the Barbarian Battle Group comes from the Winter Tribe, and here, filled with Snow Beasts, is perfect for Winter Tribe warriors to hunt and use their blood to engrave Barbarian Battle Patterns."
"Once the polar night ends, lead them on nearby hunts to enhance their strength."
"Moreover, as I mentioned earlier, approximately five thousand Barbarian warriors will soon arrive on Mingwang Planet. Youâll be responsible for their ideological work and will command them thereafter. You lack experience leading over a thousand troops, so in the meantime, interact more with the soldiers at Ice Extreme Pass to plan well, so you wonât be flustered when they arrive."
"Donât worry, boss. Iâll manage those rascals well."
Terreda said confidently.
His comrades are different from those sly Imperial people.
As long as their needs for food and accommodation are met, and their families are settled, the Barbarian warriors will be entirely obedient. Just give an order, and theyâll act without any unnecessary thoughts.
"You!"
Qin Tian shook his head, noticing Terreda seemed dismissive of his advice, though he didnât say more.
Once several thousand Barbarian warriors arrive, Terreda will realize whether his assumptions were overly optimistic.
"Xiong..."
Qin Tian looked at Xiong, who held a special place in his heart, different from the others.
Both Li Qi, the Poisonous Widow, Old Ghost, and Terreda were conquered and recruited by him, but not Xiong.
Xiong was a friend he met through the Hundred Hunt Star Thievesâ slave group. They shared many experiences on the battleship, forming a deep bond.
Since then, Xiong followed him, fighting alongside him. Naturally, Qin Tian rewarded him with numerous elixirs, treasures, and weapons to boost his strength.
Outsiders may view Xiong as his subordinate, but both Qin Tian and Xiong treated each other more as friends.
"Xiong, you stay by my side, and weâll continue to fight shoulder to shoulder."
Qin Tian said with a smile, knowing Xiong, as a half-beastman, had communication difficulties, making it better for him to do what he excelled at.
"Alright!"
Xiong nodded, showing a simple, honest smile.
With everyoneâs tasks assigned, it was now up to the Military Departmentâs response.
Qin Tianâs eyes flashed; while the Luoho Clan issue was significant, what truly garnered attention from superiors, Marshal Lin, and even the Military Department and Political Affairs Department was the second point reported.
Cold Tree!