There were currently two main officials in the Ministry of War.
One was Wei Liao, responsible for guarding against enemies and planning strategic deployments.
The other was Gan Mao, responsible for coordinating the various departments and managing the Defense Legion.
Xiao Tianyang planned to add Du Ruhui to the ministry as well, appointing him Vice Minister of War.
His main duty would be overseeing logistics and spoils of war across all war zones.
In addition, he would be one of the officials responsible for reviewing military merit. His authority was nearly on par with Wei Liao, the Minister of War.
The matter of the left and right chancellors was also settled during this time.
Li Si was promoted to Left Chancellor, Fang Xuanling became Right Chancellor, and the vacant post of Minister of Personnel was taken by Zhangsun Wuji.
Back to the matter at hand.
Faced with Xiao Tianyang's question, Du Ruhui answered with a grave expression.
"The calmer the Evil God Faction is now, the greater its subsequent impact on us will be."
"However, their actions can at most delay our progress in conquering the God Realm. They absolutely cannot change the outcome."
After pondering for a moment, he said, "Your Majesty's decision is extremely wise."
"First, strip the God Realm of all usable resources. Then strip it clean once more through forceful extraction."
"Then, even if our army goes to war with the Evil God Faction in the God Realm, we will not suffer excessive losses."
"At the very least, the resources seized will be enough to cover the costs of deploying five Group Armies."
Hearing that, Xiao Tianyang could not help asking cautiously, "Can it really cover them?"
Du Ruhui was initially taken aback, then smiled bitterly. "To be honest, it can only barely fill the gap