Overall, Gu Hang believed that the advantages of this matter far outweighed the disadvantages.
A crisis with the potential risk of extinction no longer existed.
As for not locking in goodwill, that was also fine—at least there was no loss. Moreover, the 'favorability' from the start was almost maxed out, and Gu Hang himself was not a troublemaker, not prone to squandering the relationship between the two of them.
Furthermore, they currently had quite a consistent interest.
After the initial pleasantries, that evening's dinner was a banquet arranged by Galaraldo.
In the Imperial Palace, a restaurant dedicated to serving high-ranking officials was chosen, where various officials accepted his invitation and ca.
Galaraldo, bringing Gu Hang along, introduced him to many individuals one by one.
These people were from all departnts of the Empire Governnt. Military Affairs Departnt, Departnt of Political Affairs, Legal Departnt, Departnt of Taxation... In addition to these governnt departnts, there were also several high-ranking generals from the Star Realm Army, the Imperial Navy, and even senior clergy from the State Religion and Sect of chanics.
Those who were personally introduced by Galaraldo, of course, were no minor characters; at a minimum, they held the status of senior committee mbers of their respective departnts, and among them, there were even a few deputy directors of the Central Governnt. The highest-ranking attendee was a Deputy Pri Minister from the Imperial Taxation Departnt.
Gu Hang had indeed co to admire Galaraldo a bit. Initially, he thought this guy was just a good hand who used the na of the Sun Lord to make money everywhere. But now, it seed that the loss of the Sun Lord had, conversely, acted like lifting a seal for him, revealing his other side capable of mingling adeptly.
Making so many 'friends' was not easy.
Gu Hang's network was suddenly expanded by a lot.
Of course, these people wouldn't easily beco Gu Hang's friends just because of one introduction. But at least, they were now acquaintances, having exchanged contact information; when Gu Hang needed sothing, he at least knew who to approach, and visiting them wouldn't result in being ignored.
Asking for help might not be appropriate, but if there were so opportunities for an exchange of interests that could benefit both sides, there shouldn't be any major problem.
In short, becoming familiar faces was always beneficial.
The senior figures from the various departnts and forces of the Empire, their attitude towards Gu Hang was also pretty good. Of course, Galaraldo's influence was a reason, and the main reason at that; but, many were also genuinely interested in Gu Hang himself, and had engaging conversations with him.
"These people, you really can mingle with them more, they are the ones who need support from local power brokers. If you have any ideas, you can communicate more with these people and exchange so things," Galaraldo whispered to Gu Hang at the end of the banquet, when the two of them were chatting on a terrace. The Executive Minister of the Military Affairs Departnt had begun to speak quietly to Gu Hang about the various people they had talked with earlier.
"And that Deputy Minister of the Taxation Departnt, he is our true friend."
Gu Hang laughed: "I thought everyone in the hall was your friend."
"Hahaha!" Galaraldo laughed loudly, his tone inadvertently carrying a hint of scorn: "How could that be? Among the people here, only you are worthy of the term 'friend'."
"In my heart, people are hierarchical."
"The majority in the eting hall belong to the lowest tier. Most of them are diocrities, neither possessing exceptional abilities nor firm will, their greatest value lies in their positions. These people are re underlings, only useful for creating an imposing presence. Relying on them in crucial monts is not their fault, but ours."
"The few who are truly capable are also just for mutual use; they can be trusted when there are profits in sight, but one must always be vigilant. In the cruel battleground of fa and fortune that is Holy Terra, betrayal and bribery are ever-present."
"The least in number are those who can be deed 'partners'; they are trustworthy and capable, with interests deeply intertwined and a certain foundation of sentint. These people can be relied on. But they cannot be regarded as friends; they are not to be entrusted with one's life."
"Only you, my friend, I will always rember that you once saved my life and gave the opportunity to quickly return to the center of power. I can rest assured handing my life over to you, without fear that you will betray ."
Even Gu Hang was sowhat moved after hearing all this.
He seriously said to Galaraldo: "I feel the sa."
Galaraldo patted Gu Hang's shoulder, smiled, and after toasting with him, he continued: "No need to be so serious, today isn't a very serious occasion. However, later tonight, there's another, smaller gathering. That will need to be more stringent, as we have so major issues to discuss, real major issues."
"Okay," Gu Hang emptied the cup of wine in one gulp.
...
A little later, Gu Hang sat in a small resting room of the banquet hall.
Galaraldo, who had previously left him to attend to sothing for a while, had returned.
"Let's go." He called out.
Gu Hang got up but saw Galaraldo walk up to a bookshelf wall in the resting room, tapped a spot twice, and a password lock popped up. After entering the password for a mont, the carpet in front of Gu Hang was automatically rolled back, and a secret passage appeared.
Galaraldo took the lead down the passage, with Gu Hang close behind.
At the end of the downward-turning staircase was actually a small underground railcar.
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