Several arched windows facing the mine in the supervisory office of the New Apollon Mining Industrial Zone were open. The morning breeze blew in, and the tight curtains swayed along with the light yellow tassels of the bookmarks on the bookshelves.
The gray hair on Augustus's forehead swayed slightly, the report paper on the mahogany desk rustled, and his coat and hat were hung on a branch-shaped hanger nearby.
An old record player that Reno and Harnack bought from the New Apollon community market last week was still working hard, and the melodious and relaxing Tarsonian tunes were always jamming, but Augustus knew that this might play a role in the colonial era.
It's a wonder that such an antique from an earlier era can still make a sound.
Perhaps this record player is not as old as the locals say... After all, Renault bought it for scrap metal.
Thinking about it now, even though there were two Arc-Light tanks and a platoon of resocialized soldiers standing at the gate of the community with loaded ammunition, Renault and Harnak were able to walk out intact from the barely angry residents of the Camorion community.
It's no small miracle in itself.
In the supervisory office, Lisa, wearing the uniform of a medical sergeant, was clearing out some collections left by the former Camorian mining supervisor, including some ores that emitted colored light but had unknown uses, portraits of beautiful women that fit the aesthetics of the Camorian people, and
Gold-plated mining pickaxe.
After cleaning up, Lisa turned to hanging the oil paintings of Augustus's mother and several caged swords that Augustus himself used to practice swordsmanship - Augustus was practicing swordsmanship and other ancient fighting skills.
To improve his terrible melee combat ability, the only one he has used that is better so far is the salted fish thrust.
“What is this?” Lisa took out an unpretentious safe from a box.
“The wine from the Taiping Islands of Tarsonis, I remember correctly, it should be the 14th vintage... Handle it with care.” Augustus raised his head and glanced.
“As for putting it in the safe? It’s just a bottle of wine.” Lisa put it down gently.
"You don't understand that the Mengsk family are fond of fine wine, just like the Camorians are keen on finding beautiful stones in the mud. As for the safe... this is tradition." Augustus said:
"Just like you like beautiful dresses."
“In this world, besides crabs, there are other things that can also make people feel happy, such as happiness, satisfaction and achievement.”
"Well, you're always right." Lisa shook her head: "I haven't touched them for almost two months, and I don't think about it all day long anymore. I'm trying to let other things
Stuff became everything in my life.”
"I'm so happy for you." Augustus put down the pen in his hand again, with a smile on his face: "It seems that the drug rehabilitation has been successful so far. I believe that one day you will no longer need my supervision. In this way, you
Then you will no longer be subject to those hallucinogenic drugs and be in a state of confusion all day long. Lisa, I think your life should be your own."
"No... maybe I will never be able to control myself in my life. Just like the doctor said, I am weak-willed and hopeless." Lisa was wearing lipstick where Augustus couldn't see her.
His pink lips pursed: "Augustus..."
“...” Augustus looked at Lisa, waiting for her to continue.
“You still need supervision...” Lisa said softly.
"Here... you don't have much confidence in yourself." Augustus was stunned for a moment, thinking what should I say: "If that doesn't work, after leaving the army, I can hire some maids to look after you.
.”
Something's wrong, it sounds like you're keeping a mistress.
“Of course, I have other options.” Augustus changed his words and said, “What are your plans after retiring?”
"In the future, I don't have any plans for the future." Lisa took out a framed photo from Augustus' box. It was a little girl with a silver ponytail, about ten years old, and she looked like
It's already very high.
“Is that your sister?” she asked.
"It seems so." Augustus said uncertainly: "Well, give it to me."
“Then get me a cup of coffee, okay?”
Augustus still has a lot of work to do, calculating the profits of the mines, calculating the cost of workers and transportation costs...
After the ceasefire agreement came into effect, all offensive plans of the Terran Federation army have been suspended, and most of the landing troops have returned to the warships staying in synchronous orbit.
However, Augustus took the initiative to apply to stay in New Apollowen, and promised to resume production in the local factories in the shortest possible time and transport sufficient Adien crystals to the Meinhof Space Port.
No one would have paid attention to the opinions of a young second lieutenant, even though Augustus was already quite famous, whether in the small circle of officers of the 33rd Ground Assault Division or in the larger civilian class.
Augustus's old boss, Lieutenant Colonel Warfield, would not help him in applying to manage the new Apollonian factory, because Warfield always insisted on fairness and justice. He could tolerate some minor problems, but in the big picture,
He is always impartial and impartial when it comes to issues.
In the end, his brother Arcturus's subordinates were still in the army for the time being, and an old subordinate named Chuck took over the matter.
Today is the first day that the document was issued. Augustus got his wish and became the manager of a large mine earlier than his brother. As expected, Arcturus, who had just left the army, was on the edge of the planet.
On a deserted planet in the region, a space engineering vehicle is driven to mine and analyze the sampled ores.
In addition to the Heavenly Demon Platoon, Augustus also has a resocialization company under his command, and four arc-light tanks that remain on the ground are also under his command.
These troops are more than enough to maintain law and order, and the main force of Kemerian does not dare to risk unilaterally tearing up the ceasefire agreement to attack an ordinary mining area.
The war has been going on for too long, and both sides need time to repair themselves.
As to whether to continue fighting or conclude a peace treaty after this, that is decided by the governments of both parties.
Although there has been a ceasefire, there are still minor frictions in various parts of Meinhof. Some officers do not want to die on a planet full of rocks and Camorians on the eve of the end of the war. This is the main reason why Augustus was able to get this appointment.
And the problem caused by the high proportion of resocialized soldiers has also begun to appear, that is, there are fewer and fewer soldiers who can handle management tasks flexibly.
At this time, some noisy sounds suddenly came from outside the window. A smile appeared on Augustus's face, and he knew that it was the Camorian miners he hired.
There are many ways to become rich in the Koprulu sector, but owning a rare crystal mine is undoubtedly a stepping stone to the upper class - whether it is selling the ownership or hiring someone to mine it.