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 chanics and the State Religion will also send forces to interfere when similar situations arise...
Everyone seems to have a say in this pri function of the Legal Departnt, even outdoing it sotis. 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 beco significant threats. That's when the Legal Departnt steps in, and if they can't handle it, things have escalated. At this point, the Legal Departnt often becos 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 Departnt is indeed sowhat pitiful.
And for an ambitious Minister of Justice who wants to accomplish sothing, it seems intolerable for such situations to persist for long.
At least, that's how Gu Hang felt during the eting.
Led by the Minister of Justice, High Lord Ou Juren, this group is undoubtedly a strong and powerful political faction within the Imperial Central Governnt. Just Ou Juren alone, as one of those standing at the apex of Empire power, is very strong. Not to ntion, there is also a Deputy Premier of the Departnt of Taxation and Galaraldo, an Executive Minister at the Military Affairs Departnt. The remaining dozen or so mbers are, at the least, high commissioners.
Together, they can exert influence on various agencies of the Central Governnt 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, governnt centralization.
This centralization, moreover, is not just reflected between the Central and local governnts, but it also becos apparent in the relationship between the governnt and various other political organizations within the Empire.
Can't the Legal Departnt do the jobs of the Judges? With sufficient resources, we can do them too!
Should the Departnt of Taxation divide up so much money to allocate to the Tribunal and the Interstellar Warrior Battle Group? And the sowhat independent and autonomous war decisions of the Star Realm Army and the Navy's Fleet are similar.
Can the Military Affairs Departnt possibly consolidate various military forces of the Empire under the unified command of the Central Governnt?
Could the Departnt of Political Affairs make personnel appointnts and formulate developnt strategies that could be implented everywhere?
These are the major directions Gu Hang gathered from the conversation.
Of course, implenting this is impossible. Not to ntion the different political factions and ideologies within the Imperial Central Governnt, even if all these dignitaries of the Imperial Central Governnt unite with a common goal, facing such centralized targets, including individual Foundry Worlds, Battle Groups, and even local influencers like Gu Hang, is extrely 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 ard police force of the Legal Departnt.
And Gu Hang, while overall being a local influencer, is in reality soone they aim to win over.
By joining us, you beco one of us, which ans your 'local influence' becos our power, equivalent to the Central power.
After discussing several budgets and key official position arrangents, 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 recomnded directly obtaining the Admiral rank. The corresponding military expansion plans and budget allocation, as well as tax deduction sches, 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 beca serious.
Marshal Rage Bear and Admiral Tianma, along with the accompanying benefits, were his 'guarantee' for coming to Holy Terra; the issues now ntioned were what he truly cared about.
In the beginning, when Galaraldo told him they would solve these issues, he was sowhat skeptical.
But now, he has co 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 so people's indulgence," Ou Juren began, marking it for termination, "It is ti for this to end."
"Norberto, huh..."
Ou Juren uttered a na, then let out a cold laugh.
Gu Hang knew who this Norberto was.
He was the Minister of the Imperial Military Departnt, effectively Galaraldo's direct superior.
This man had nurous accomplishnts, but his rise to power began a hundred years ago when, with re 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 beca the Minister of Military Affairs. Once he reached a high position, he had no ans 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 ti has co 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 ca.
Ou Juren would help him resolve issues brought about by the Silver Tribunal and Fury Fla 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 an they had missed their last opportunity, they would surely be counted among those wishing to deal with the 'Iron Fury Stone', as ntioned 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 imdiately deny the Silver Tribunal's judgnt. In any case, there is no need for Gu Hang to worry.
At the sa ti, 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 Departnt should subsequently provide additional docunts to further secure the Alliance's legal status.
And all these consequences ant 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 ti 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.
I must start writing earlier tomorrow!
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