Starting from the Planetary Governor - Chapter 706

Chapter 704, What on earth do you want to do?

“What on earth do you want to do?”

Gallardo’s words were thick with doubt.

To be honest, he didn’t believe Gu Hang would rebel against the Empire.

He had thought so before, but the Ironclad War had largely cleared up many of the doubts about Gu Hang.

Because, at the beginning of the Ironclad War, Humphrey Paul, despite past grudges, extended an invitation to the Alliance. If the Alliance was willing, it would have been a perfect opportunity to join the Ironclad in rebellion.

Just look at how things unfolded.

The Ironclads alone, and the Zerg that followed, were enough to cause successive defeats on the northern and western fronts. It was only thanks to the Alliance’s performance on the southern front that the tide was turned.

Without the Alliance, the Alfonzo Cult would not have been destroyed in the first place, as it was another powerful military force. The defeat of the northern and western fronts was still foreseeable. Coupled with the defection of the Southern Alliance, which had already proven its formidable combat capability, the Empire not only had to rebuild its northern and western fronts to deal with the Ironclad threat, but also had to build a powerful army to counter the Alliance.

Will the offensive be maintained then?

I’m afraid it won’t be possible.

The combined might of Iron Armor and the Alliance could extend beyond the Spider Web Realm and the three neighboring realms, potentially disrupting the entire Eastern Territory, encompassing a dozen or so realms. Even if the Empire could mobilize forces from all sides to counter the situation, the war would likely end in a stalemate.

Against Iron Armor, regardless of tactical failures and losses, the Empire’s overall strategy remains one of strategic offensive, aiming to eliminate the rebellious Iron Armor regime.

If Iron Armor and the Alliance truly cooperate, whether they ultimately possess the power to destroy the Empire is beyond question. For a long time, the Empire’s various forces would likely be forced into a strategic standoff, or even a defensive phase, until a prolonged period of depletion before further considerations can be made.

Although Gu Hang had used various excuses to delay his entry into the war, causing some grumbling on the part of Holy Terra, he ultimately not only refused to side with Tiekai but, upon entering the battle, immediately put in a remarkable performance, quickly becoming the greatest contributor to victory in the fifteen-year war.

To call Gu Hang a traitor, to harbor rebellious intentions,

was truly unacceptable.

He hadn’t rebelled then, so why would he rebel now?

Was he too successful to be a threat to his master?

While the Empire was called an ‘Empire,’ the Emperor had long since sat above the Kingdom of God, and the High Lords of the Supreme Council were in charge of the Empire’s central government. Gu Hang wanted to rise to power?

Absolutely!

That was even what Gallardo hoped for.

He was saying this during their conversation.

After first questioning ‘What on earth do you want to do’, he continued to persuade earnestly: “Now, our path is extremely correct, and our future is extremely bright! With your current merits and ability to do things, you have plenty of options! Go ahead, I can find a way to get you and your wife to the higher levels of Grand Marshal of the Astra Militarum and Admiral of the Navy.”

“The next step is to compete for the position of Supreme Marshal of the Astra Militarum. To be honest, the current land forces of the Alliance can also be regarded as a top-level Astra Militarum Corps. With their support, you are fully qualified to compete. Don’t worry, whether it is the current Supreme Marshal Xue Yongsheng or the other Grand Marshal candidates, no one can compete with you in terms of merit. When the time comes, I will also fully support you.”

“After obtaining the position of Supreme Marshal of the Astra Militarum, you can step into the Supreme Council of the Empire and naturally become one of the rulers of the Empire.”

“Even if you find the path of Astra Militarum Commander a bit difficult, since you didn’t really come from the Astra Militarum system, you still have the option of joining the Psionics Order. The Chief Grand Master of the Psionics Order can also run for a seat on the Supreme Council. With the psychic power you’ve demonstrated, is there a more powerful psyker in the entire empire?”

“Although the Psionics Order hasn’t won this seat in many years, as long as you are qualified, we can operate. What’s more, because they haven’t been able to get a seat for many years, the Psionics Order has long been looking forward to it. They urgently need a strong leader who can lead them back to the highest political stage of the empire.”

“In short, you have a path to choose from. You have the chance to become the man on the highest stage of the Empire. Even…”

At this point, Gallardo lowered his voice and continued, “Even, when we’re even stronger in the future, I’ll give you a seat, and we’ll find a way to get a few more, unite a few more… We might even have a chance to overthrow that old bastard, Zibodu, from the position of Prime Minister! Then, you’ll be the Sun Lord, and I’ll be your deputy. Restoring our former glory isn’t impossible!”

Hearing this, Gu Hang almost laughed out loud.

This guy, Gallardo, was truly a traitor.

When he was with the Sun Lord, he had little chance to show off, but after the Sun Lord’s death, he became the most intelligent and fastest runner. After entering Holy Terra, he kept the support of the former Prime Minister, Ou Juren, but once he had the stronger support of Zibodu, he sold Ou Juren out without hesitation. Now, despite appearing to show great respect for Qi Bodu, Gu Hang secretly harbored the idea of overthrowing him in the future…

However, after this incident, Gu Hang had once again confirmed one thing: Gallardo still trusted him as a close friend. Otherwise, given his personality, he would never have told anyone about “dealing with Qi Bodu in the future.” It was

a life-threatening matter.

It was precisely because of this that Gu Hang decided to give Gallardo a little glimpse of his thoughts.

“You asked me what I want?”

“It’s actually very simple: the highest position in the alliance has never changed. It’s called the Governor, and it represents a certain part of my true thoughts.”

“I just want to be a Governor.”

“Like a planetary governor, I will quietly pay the taxes I owe to the Empire; I will promise the Empire to resolve all threats harmful to humanity within my alliance. The Empire can supervise me and evaluate me, but don’t tell me what to do.”

“It’s that simple.”

After listening, Gallardo was even more confused: “But… why? I understand what you said, but… being an oversized planetary governor? Compared to a position of thirteen in the Supreme Council?”

In his concept, the two are not equivalent at all.

He understood what Gu Hang meant, but he was even more confused.

Gu Hang smiled: “If I can enter the Thirteen-member Council, of course it would be better. But I only accept one way to enter: as the Chairman of the Universe, send a representative to enter.”

Gallardo was silent.

(End of this chapter)