Starting from the Planetary Governor - Chapter 1313 - 747: Even the Imperial Guard Owes Us an Apology
Chapter 1313: Chapter 747: Even the Imperial Guard Owes Us an Apology
The mood of the Imperial Guard was understandably not good.
An alien infiltrator had appeared within the Imperial Palace!
That was a colossal scandal!
Shameful!
In Marshal Yan Xinzhen’s brief conversation with Gu Hang, he spoke only a few words, in a calm tone.
But turning away, he was furious!
Immediately, the Forbidden Army Marshal gathered numerous Civilian Protectors and Golden Shield Company Commanders for a meeting.
The theme of this meeting was to scrutinize what exactly the Imperial Guard had been doing all this time. Had the Imperial Guard deteriorated? Were they no longer able to effectively fulfill their duties to protect the Imperial Palace?
Otherwise, how could there be an alien infiltrator inside the Imperial Palace?
No excuse could justify this!
As for Zhang Yulin, the Golden Shield Company Commander, he should logically be the focal point of this meeting. He and his company were in charge of the regular defense duties, including the residence of the Devouring Stars Sector President’s representative. With such a massive blunder, he was the one under scrutiny.
However, just as he was preparing to attend the meeting, Commander Yan publicly told him not to come.
“Clean up your own mess, or don’t bother coming back.”
Hearing this, he could only head to the scene, crestfallen.
Of course, he wouldn’t make a big scene by bringing along the entire Imperial Guard company. The area his company was responsible for was quite large; moving recklessly might cause further problems.
So, leading the team himself, he brought only twenty Forbidden Army Soldiers.
That sufficed.
A single Forbidden Army Soldier could match a thousand warriors, no exaggeration. This ’thousand warriors’ was still compared to the elite units.
Moreover, unlike Interstellar Warriors, the Imperial Guard was not purely combat experts. As more advanced genetically modified superhumans, the Imperial Guard not only possessed bodies that barely aged but also had strong learning abilities and even stronger psychological resilience. Beyond combat, they often had one or more other specialties.
Criminal investigation, mathematics, art, administration… all were possible.
Regardless of any situation, twenty Forbidden Army Soldiers were enough to handle it. Even if they couldn’t, nothing in this world could instantly take down twenty Forbidden Army Soldiers. Within the Imperial Palace, they were fully capable of holding out until more reinforcements arrived.
But clearly, there was nothing here particularly requiring the Imperial Guard to handle.
Zhang Yulin could do nothing but engage in awkward small talk with Gu Hang.
He was quite intimidated by Gu Hang.
First, he knew how strong Gu Hang was, so strong that he might have to swallow his pride as part of the Imperial Guard and acknowledge that something in this world could instantly resolve their squad of twenty—such as Mr. Gu standing before him.
Additionally, Gu Hang received unique attention from the Marshal, even given an instrument to contact the Marshal directly.
Having already taken the blame for this massive mistake, it’s possible that for decades, if not centuries, he would be unable to lift his head within the Imperial Guard because of this blemish. His thoughts were primarily on damage control, where Gu Hang’s position was critical.
He was the one who discovered the problem; if he started saying things like, ’These Dark Spirit Race infiltrators are so easy to spot; I saw right through them, don’t know why the Imperial Guard has tolerated them for so long,’ it would spell disaster.
Zhang Yulin was honest and could not bring himself to coax Gu Hang into collusion.
However, during their conversation, Gu Hang’s attitude provided a slight sense of relief.
At least, Gu Hang mentioned that the infiltration techniques of the Dark Spirit Race were extraordinarily exceptional, at a level he had never seen before, and he expressed no doubt about the Imperial Guard’s capabilities.
In his speech, Gu Hang mainly expressed concern about the current condition of the Devouring Stars Sector President.
This related to a past assassination attempt that, although unsuccessful, was bizarre. The intelligence from Yu Jinwen confirmed that the assassination order was indeed issued under the guise of Chairman Yasida, addressed to the Assassin Court. But this was not his unilateral action; two factors contributed to it.
First, it was the demand from the advisory group composed of Dark Spirit Race infiltrators; also, it was indeed Yasida’s command.
Aliens attempting to assassinate an Empire hero was to be expected. After all, heinous acts by aliens were normal. However, with Yasida issuing the same order, could it be inferred that Yasida himself was possibly in collusion with, or even compromised by the Dark Spirit Race?
The infiltrators around Yu Jinwen were not introduced later to replace the advisory group from the Devouring Stars Sector; they were brought in from the beginning because there was an existing problem there.
As an Imperial Guard, Zhang Yulin had a considerable sense of political sensitivity, and he immediately realized that Gu Hang was aiming to shift the flame onto High Lord Yasida.
Moreover, it seemed Gu Hang wanted the Imperial Guard to be the torchbearers of this flame.
Normally, attempts to involve the Imperial Guard in Empire politics were met with severe warnings or even direct action from the Imperial Guard. Those who tried this often found it to be a loss.
But in this matter, Zhang Yulin realized that he could only follow along with Gu Hang’s words.
His confidence was insufficient.
As they conversed, waves of people arrived outside.
From the Legal Department, from the Tribunal; later, even some high officials came, along with emissaries from Prime Minister Qi Bodu.
The events happening here were destined to become the starting point of an upcoming political storm.
Yet, all investigations were blocked by the Imperial Guard.
“This matter is under the jurisdiction of the Imperial Guard, no information can be disclosed.”
An uncompromising stance that efficiently repelled various inquiries. Those bigshots could only retreat in dismay.
Gu Hang was quite satisfied with this situation.
This was precisely the effect he desired.
If there’s an issue, don’t look for me; go to the Imperial Guard.
Still, Gu Hang could ignore others, but some attention had to be paid to Qi Bodu’s side.
He proposed to Zhang Yulin, if there’s nothing else, shouldn’t I be departing? He had to visit the Prime Minister and give some explanation for the matters here.
Zhang Yulin thought for a moment, did not object, but asked Gu Hang to wait a little longer.
Gu Hang readily agreed without inquiring further.
He could guess.
His earlier statements were his side of the story. The Dark Spirit Race spies, along with Yu Jinwen, had been handed over to the Imperial Guard. They had ample, even mysterious methods to uncover what they wanted to know.
They needed to cross-check, even just a bit, with what Gu Hang had just mentioned.
Even if taking a step back, didn’t the Imperial Guard also need to rule out the possibility that this whole affair was orchestrated by Gu Hang himself?
This kind of investigation would not be limited to alien spies or Yu Jinwen. Some plots did not necessarily require such direct directives; there could be layers and layers. Those directly caught might not even realize they were being used, very likely.
The Imperial Guard had both the means and intelligence to distinguish this.
Gu Hang was not worried; he had a clear conscience.
Investigate away.
Approximately twenty minutes later, the Golden Shield Company Commander was called outside by his colleagues. Moments later, he returned and said to Gu Hang:
“Mr. Gu, I apologize for the time you’ve been detained. You may leave now.”
Even the Imperial Guard could apologize.
