Subconsuls are people who work for consuls, helping them do their job.
Subconsuls are important because they help the consuls.
Examples:
The subconsuls assist the consul in making decisions.
The consul's subconsuls are very busy.
She is one of the subconsuls who work for the consul.
The subconsuls organize the consul's schedule.
The consul relies on his subconsuls for help.
The subconsuls are like the consul's helpers.