As the saying went, big matters were discussed in small meetings, and small matters in large meetings.
Big decisions often took only a few sentences to settle.
The matter had been decided, but the next few months of grueling work were only just beginning.
Dealing with the epic disaster that was the food crisis required an efficient system for command and resource allocation.
There were also a whole host of troubles involving the question of power.
If they simply swallowed up all the occupied territories, they would only drain their own National Strength, because the people there wouldn't accept them—especially the local lords and their ilk.
Using a country's own National Strength to govern its people was a far better approach.
Lynn had already used this method in the Demi-human territories.
Lilim was the leader of the Demi-human Commissioner jurisdiction. When it came to the Demi-humans, the policy was to have Demi-humans govern Demi-humans. It was the most conventional approach.
At the same time, the administrative and security personnel in the Demi-human Commissioner jurisdiction weren't paid with Aningsbe's funds.
They even had to pay tribute.
Lynn's plan was simple: first, let them experience being part of an alliance, so they wouldn't be so resistant. Once they were fully accustomed to it, they could gradually be integrated.
This was extremely common in Paradox games.
It was the same in real life.
Why have a Puppet government?
Or a Commissioner jurisdiction?
An Autonomous region?
For the Kingdom of Ukmark, Lynn had provisionally chosen Eckley as commissioner.
He had lost a battle before because he'd stuck rigidly to the rulebook. Lynn had only then realized that he needed to appoint the right people, rather than choosing solely based on loyalty.
However, for a Commissioner jurisdiction, it was best to put someone loyal in