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Chapter 899: Chapter 487, He Should Step Down_2 Chapter 899: Chapter 487, He Should Step Down_2 However, this function is to a considerable extent diverted by various other institutions within the Empire. The Tribunal is specialized in this area; when things escalate to war, the regular forces such as the Star Realm Army and the Navy will step in, and if needed, the Interstellar Warriors as well. The Sect of Mechanics and the State Religion will also send forces to interfere when similar situations arise…

Everyone seems to have a say in this prime function of the Legal Department, even outdoing it sometimes. Who can they turn to for reasoning in such scenarios?

Actually, this whole process doesn’t conflict much. In reality, a large amount of Cult activities, whether chaotic or alien, won’t disturb the Interstellar Warrior Battle Group or the Tribunal before they become significant threats. That’s when the Legal Department steps in, and if they can’t handle it, things have escalated. At this point, the Legal Department often becomes the last line of defense in the region, struggling to maintain the status quo while waiting for support from the Interstellar Warriors or the Tribunal.

Doing the most and the most trivial tasks, and when a major incident occurs, they turn into a backdrop, becoming a footnote to others’ success… From this angle, the Legal Department is indeed somewhat pitiful.

And for an ambitious Minister of Justice who wants to accomplish something, it seems intolerable for such situations to persist for long.

At least, that’s how Gu Hang felt during the meeting.

Led by the Minister of Justice, High Lord Ou Juren, this group is undoubtedly a strong and powerful political faction within the Imperial Central Government. Just Ou Juren alone, as one of those standing at the apex of Empire power, is very strong. Not to mention, there is also a Deputy Premier of the Department of Taxation and Galaraldo, an Executive Minister at the Military Affairs Department. The remaining dozen or so members are, at the least, high commissioners.

Together, they can exert influence on various agencies of the Central Government towards their common governance goals and interests.

As a political faction, led by Ou Juren, they have a core idea, which Gu Hang perceived: centralizing power, government centralization.

This centralization, moreover, is not just reflected between the Central and local governments, but it also becomes apparent in the relationship between the government and various other political organizations within the Empire.

Can’t the Legal Department do the jobs of the Judges? With sufficient resources, we can do them too!

Should the Department of Taxation divide up so much money to allocate to the Tribunal and the Interstellar Warrior Battle Group? And the somewhat independent and autonomous war decisions of the Star Realm Army and the Navy’s Fleet are similar.

Can the Military Affairs Department possibly consolidate various military forces of the Empire under the unified command of the Central Government?

Could the Department of Political Affairs make personnel appointments and formulate development strategies that could be implemented everywhere?

These are the major directions Gu Hang gathered from the conversation.

Of course, implementing this is impossible. Not to mention the different political factions and ideologies within the Imperial Central Government, even if all these dignitaries of the Imperial Central Government unite with a common goal, facing such centralized targets, including individual Foundry Worlds, Battle Groups, and even local influencers like Gu Hang, is extremely difficult.

They are also not naïve; the specific strategies they discussed are all detailed regulations, hoping to be pushed forward in the upcoming period.

For instance, providing more budget for the armed police force of the Legal Department.

And Gu Hang, while overall being a local influencer, is in reality someone they aim to win over.

By joining us, you become one of us, which means your ‘local influence’ becomes our power, equivalent to the Central power.

After discussing several budgets and key official position arrangements, their conversation shifted to Gu Hang.

“Gu Hang, your personal presence here has shown good faith. With our full support, there should be no problem regarding your conferral of the Marshal rank during the upcoming award ceremony, and the Naval Captain you recommended directly obtaining the Admiral rank. The corresponding military expansion plans and budget allocation, as well as tax deduction schemes, should also be smoothly approved under our strong push.”

Ou Juren opened with these words to Gu Hang, who expressed his gratitude.

“No need for so much courtesy; since you’ve joined us, we are friends. Friends should help each other. Of course, we will help you secure what you deserve due to your exemplary performance during the Iron Teeth War. Not only that, but we will also help your Alliance deal with the threats brought by the Silver Tribunal and ‘Iron Fury Stone’.”

As he said this, Gu Hang became serious.

Marshal Rage Bear and Admiral Tianma, along with the accompanying benefits, were his ‘guarantee’ for coming to Holy Terra; the issues now mentioned were what he truly cared about.

In the beginning, when Galaraldo told him they would solve these issues, he was somewhat skeptical.

But now, he has come to understand.

This was not just ‘you are one of us, so I help you’; it was a barefaced exchange of interests.

“‘Iron Fury Stone’ is an undeniable cancer within the Empire, and they are growing stronger under some people’s indulgence,” Ou Juren began, marking it for termination, “It is time for this to end.”

“Norberto, huh…”

Ou Juren uttered a name, then let out a cold laugh.

Gu Hang knew who this Norberto was.

He was the Minister of the Imperial Military Department, effectively Galaraldo’s direct superior.

This man had numerous accomplishments, but his rise to power began a hundred years ago when, with mere rhetoric, he ‘pacified’ the Cercis Flower uprising. He persuaded the Iron Armor Battle Group to cease their expansion while also pulling in the Silver Tribunal to deal with the Cercis Flower, Starbreaker Blade, and Phoenix Battle Groups.

“Norberto made a grave mistake a hundred years ago, and even greater error was that, over these hundred years, not only did he go unpunished, but he rose smoothly through the ranks until he became the Minister of Military Affairs. Once he reached a high position, he had no means to resolve the issues he left behind, allowing the situation to deteriorate further.”

“All parties within the Empire deeply fear the ‘Iron Fury Stone’. Now, the time has come to deal with them.”

“Gu Hang, what you’re about to take on is no small feat.”

Everyone’s gaze turned towards Gu Hang.

The price came.

Ou Juren would help him resolve issues brought about by the Silver Tribunal and Fury Flame Battle Group, at least from a legal standpoint.

With this assurance, Gu Hang no longer needed to worry about being declared a traitor by the Silver Tribunal, nor the Alliance becoming an illegal organization.

If the Silver Tribunal really proceeded like that, then it would mean they had missed their last opportunity, they would surely be counted among those wishing to deal with the ‘Iron Fury Stone’, as mentioned by Ou Juren.

For the Silver Tribunal, this would be a disaster.

This is a good opportunity for division, the Silver faction would not miss it.

Even if they missed it, the Empire would likely immediately deny the Silver Tribunal’s judgment. In any case, there is no need for Gu Hang to worry.

At the same time, Gu Hang could also discern the implications in their words, that the ‘Alliance’, a multi-star political entity previously crafted by Galaraldo using his power, was now considered ‘legitimate’. The Legal Department should subsequently provide additional documents to further secure the Alliance’s legal status.

And all these consequences meant that Gu Hang would be pushed to the frontline against the ‘Iron Fury Stone’.

Was Gu Hang willing to accept this?

Of course!

He was already on the frontlines.

Did he even have a chance to switch sides?

If he could not escape this maelstrom, only a fool like Gu Hang would side with the Iron Fury Stone!

Disregarding past grudges, and simply considering from the angle of who would most likely be the ultimate victor, that would not be Iron Fury Stone.

They had been too arrogant for many years, while the Empire tiptoed around; but once the Empire truly resolved to eliminate this malignant tumor, Gu Hang did not believe the victory would go to the widely despised Iron Armor Battle Group.

Gu Hang nodded and said: “I have a duty to perform!”

Galaraldo suddenly clapped his hands, excitedly saying: “That old fool Norberto, if not for his interference, Wang Suan would have stepped down, and I should rightfully have the position of Deputy Premier! Since he is in the way and being so unwise, it’s time for him to step down!”

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Failed to add more… It’s too late as I write this, if I write more the day will brighten.

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