The Empire begins with the Fourth Scourge

131. First meeting

Master Dooku nodded slightly and said, "I'm very glad to see someone as energetic as you in such a decaying Galactic Republic, very good."

"Master Dooku cares about the people, he is a role model for my generation." Claire complimented.

"Are you from the planet Endor?" Master Dooku suddenly turned around and asked.

"Endor Planet has now been renamed Dawn Planet, and we just completed the registration three days ago." Claire replied.

"The fourth group, a refugee from an unknown human planet, um." Master Dooku was still serious, "I like your speech very much, and I also like Planet Dawn. I will pay attention to you."

After speaking, he turned around and left directly.

Only Claire Underwood was left standing there with a glass of wine, looking at his back in thought.

Outside of the luxurious hotel, many reporters also gathered here, taking pictures of the interior of the hotel from all angles. The journalists with a keen sense of smell smelled the explosion almost immediately.

After the banquet was over, all the reporters outside the door rushed out like sharks smelling fishy.

Most of the congressmen and officials left directly under the escort of bodyguards, and only a small number of people remained in place for interviews. Onaconda Farr, a member of the planet Rodia, is one of them. He keeps appealing to reporters, hoping to convey the famine on the planet Rodia through the voice of media and public opinion.

Claire Underwood also stayed for an interview, and she seemed to be enjoying it.

"Hello, Ms. Claire, I am a reporter from the Galaxy Times. What is the purpose of the mutual aid fund for the planets in the outer ring of the galaxy you proposed?"

"The Dawn planet where I am is a new colony established by war refugees. I can deeply understand the pain caused by backwardness and poverty. I hope that such pain will become less and less in the galaxy."

"Ms. Claire, Ms. Claire! This is the Nebula Radio Station. Your actions have obviously affected the interests of the Trade Federation. Recently, their plan to impose a transportation surcharge on Planet Rodia has completely failed. May I ask you this? Has the Trade Federation declared war?"

"I have no intention of declaring war on anyone. My original intention is purely for peace. I only hope that fewer and fewer people will suffer from hunger and poverty. If the Trade Federation remains as they claim, it will bring happiness to the galaxy If it is convenient and convenient, I believe they will understand this approach."

"Ms. Claire! This is Coruscant Current Affairs. We are completely unfamiliar with the Dawn Star. Where is this planet located?"

"Dawn Planet was originally called Endor Planet, located in the Endor galaxy. We are a colony established by a group of refugees, and we have established a good relationship with the local indigenous Ewoks. Through our unremitting efforts, our colony is growing little by little. .”

"Ms. Claire! Then will you push Dawn Planet to join the Galactic Republic Council?"

"I look forward to this very passionately, but I don't dare to hope at this stage. Keeping our people fed and warm remains the number one goal of our colony."

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【…Where will the future of Dawn Planet and the Planetary Mutual Aid Fund in the Western Outer Rim of the Galaxy go? Let's stay tuned. This is Galactic Republic Nebula Radio, Huey reports for you. 】

Click, a thin but well-maintained hand stretched out to turn off the holographic projection TV, and a somewhat bald old man in his 50s looked out the window and began to meditate.

Schiff Palpatine, member of the Galactic Republic, Naboo planet.

"Dawn Planet...Endor Planet...Model Star District..." He repeated several terms in his mouth, as if he wanted to find the connection.

Then, he turned on the communicator, and a tall and straight figure appeared in the holographic projection.

Palpatine smiled very politely: "Master Dooku, the last time you went to the Mordel sector, did you find nothing else besides the colony of the Endor galaxy?"

"Are you also paying attention to this matter? Senator Palpatine." Master Dooku asked back.

"If I had to describe it, the Mutual Aid Fund in the Outer Rim of the Milky Way is like a firefly in the dark. Although the light is weak, it brings us a glimmer of hope." Palpatine replied.

Master Dooku nodded, and said: "The bounty hunters I sent to the Mordel sector didn't find anything else. Later, after they found the colony group of the Endor galaxy, they became malicious and wanted to rob that colony group. . was eventually wiped out by Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn and Padawan Obi-Wan Kenobi who happened to be there."

Palpatine changed the subject and said suddenly: "I think, should the Jedi Order also conduct a census of Force-sensitive people on Planet Dawn?"

"I don't pay much attention to the Jedi Order anymore," Dooku said.

"But at least you're still a Jedi Master."

"You are very concerned about Dawn Star, Mr. Senator."

"Because they are the fresh blood of the Republic, and they also put forward proposals that I am very interested in. Their enthusiasm has once again brought light to this decadent Galactic Republic."

"So, you wish to push them into the Council of the Galactic Republic?"

"Why not? I would love to see Ms Clare's wonderful speech in Parliament."

"Then in this case, I will do my best for you. I will remind Master Yoda to conduct a census of Force-sensitive people on Planet Dawn."

Turning off the communication, Palpatine cursed secretly, "Idiot! Can you send a few bounty hunters to discover the disturbance of the Force? And it was preempted by the Jedi Knights! But the Jedi Knights should not have What discovery is right..."

He shook his head, then pressed the button on the table, and said to the other side: "Mr. Francis, please come in."

After a while, the office door slid open silently, and Francis Underwood walked in.

The smile on Palpatine's face became very kind. He walked up and took Francis's hand with both hands and said, "I'm sorry to keep you waiting, Mr. Francis. I was just watching Ms. Claire's speech , I am impressed by her eloquence."

Francis also responded with a smile: "Mr. Congressman, I am also reading your works. Compared to me, you who have become a member of the Galactic Council step by step are our best role models."

"Let's get straight to the point. I know what you're here for, Mr. Francis. Regarding the mutual aid fund for planets in the outer ring of the galaxy, this is a great thing for the Galactic Republic. Regarding this matter, I am naturally..." Parr The expression on Patin's face became a little subtle, "I will fully support it."

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