The Empire begins with the Fourth Scourge

961、Scaremongering

Earl Dooku stood on the stage with a modest smile on his lips, but in Tang Xiao's view, the smile on his face at the moment was more like a mockery.

That's right, from the very beginning, the freedom and equality proposed by the Confederation of Independent Galaxies was just a game. Liberty and equality never existed in the first place.

At this time, the more than 300 planets, including the Onderon planet, went to the Confederation Congress to ask for the so-called freedom and equality? This is simply the absurdity of the world!

Count Dooku raised his hand and pressed it, signaling that everyone around him should be quiet.

The prestige he has accumulated in the Federation of Independent Galaxies for more than ten years is still unmatched, and the noisy venue immediately became quiet, and then he asked slowly: "So, for the peace proposal, what is your plan?" Senator Mina Bontry?"

Mina Bontry's expression softened slightly, and she began to organize the documents in front of her.

Tang Xiao just watched all this with great interest, because in a meeting half a year ago, Mina Bontry was still yearning for the victory of the war, and was even moved by Tang Xiao's remarks that the war was about to fail. anger.

However, half a year later, she had already directly stood in the Confederation Congress, and openly launched a war policy against the Confederation of Independent Galaxies.

It can only be said that what happened in the past six months has exceeded the limit of her tolerance.

Don't look at the successive victories of the Confederation of Independent Galaxies during this period of time, but in fact it has buried countless hidden dangers. Whether it was General Grievous's massive offensive from the east to the south of the Milky Way, covering hundreds of galaxies, or the plan to march into the Central Ring in five ways, behind this huge victory is The wailing of countless planets.

Huge battles are naturally accompanied by huge consumption of materials and loss of warships, and the war costs incurred in this are basically astronomical.

It is naturally impossible for those corporate giants at the core of the war to bear this terrible cost alone, and they undoubtedly passed these costs on to the other participating planets of the Federation of Independent Systems.

According to the statistical data in Tang Xiao's hands, in the past six months, the average growth rate of the war tax of the planets joined by the Confederation of Independent Galaxies has reached 31%, which is equivalent to the reduction of the income of these planets by almost half. Those impoverished planets that were hovering on the food and clothing line have even begun to starve to death! This is completely incredible for a civilization that is already in the interstellar era!

At the same time, Tang Xiao also understood that the political situation on the planet On Delong had begun to undergo earth-shaking changes. Now Mina Bontry's statement basically means that the planet Onderon is likely to change.

This is also something that can’t be helped. Taxes are increasing so fast, the current ruling party is naturally unable to suppress the turbulent public opinion, and it is inevitable that other parties will start to rise.

Of course, Tang Xiao had already prepared for this point, and it was impossible for him to cause any accidents on Ondron Planet, the very important production site of Behemoth-class battlecruisers.

Here Mina Bontry has already begun to speak, "I suggest that the Federation of Independent Galaxies can send a special mission to the Galactic Republic, first seek a temporary ceasefire between the two sides for a week, and then negotiate a peace agreement."

Count Dooku continued to ask sarcastically, "Oh? So, what does the peace agreement include?"

"As far as the current political and war situation between our Federation of Independent Galaxy and the Galactic Republic is concerned, we need to first draw a temporary ceasefire line, temporarily determine the areas under the control of both parties, and then seek to establish a coalition government to jointly solve the problems of both parties." Mina Bontry said.

Tang Xiao sat in his seat at this time, and asked lightly: "That is to say... Senator Bontry, do you want to have peace talks with those republican capitalists who once exploited us and oppressed us, and then hope that they will spare our lives Is it?"

There are several traps in his words. If Bontry directly retorts that we are also oppressed and exploited now, then every word she says next will become nonsense in the Confederate Congress.

Sure enough, Mina Bontry was just about to refute, but then her expression changed, and the words on her lips changed abruptly, "Your Excellency, Governor Tang, what do you think of this war? Do you think we will continue to do so?" If we continue to fight, can we still see the result of this war?"

She was reminding Tang Xiao not to forget the conversation half a year ago. She seemed to think that Tang Xiao would support her in this matter.

"War is just an extreme political method... To put it bluntly, there is no difference in essence between war and negotiation." Tang Xiao said, "This extreme method has not produced any results, and both sides have doubts about the prospect of war." When there is hope, do you think that relatively mild means can achieve the goal?"

"That's perfectly fine!"

"Why?"

"Because of the people!" Mina Bontry said firmly.

"Then what if the Galactic Republic asks us to dissolve the government, rejoin the republic, and accept their rule?" Tang Xiao asked again.

"It's on the table, and if the Republic insists on that, we'll fight it out!" Mina Bontry said.

"Then, I wish you success." Tang Xiao smiled coldly and stopped talking.

A look of disappointment flashed in Mina Bontry's eyes. It seemed that she really hoped that Tang Xiao would be with her. Because recalling that half a year ago, Tang Xiao also told her that the war might be lost, she originally thought that Tang Xiao's opinion was consistent with her at the moment.

Count Dooku looked at the atmosphere in the parliament, exchanged glances with some core figures including Tang Xiao, and then said loudly: "Then, next, according to the parliamentary procedures, we will have a meeting with Mina Bont one day later. Vote on this motion proposed here! The meeting is adjourned!"

After the council temporarily adjourned, Earl Dooku secretly summoned the core members of the Confederation of Independent Galaxies alone for a talk.

Regarding this, Tang Xiao just sneered secretly. He felt that the time was almost here.

"What do you think of the peace initiative proposed by more than 300 planets headed by Onderon today?" Earl Dooku said straight to the point.

Passel Argent, chairman of the Enterprise Alliance, shook his head and said: "This war has indeed caused us to suffer heavy losses, and it seems that the outcome of the war is still far away."

Indeed, since the start of the war, the corporate giant that has suffered the most losses is undoubtedly the corporate alliance. Most of the battles they participated in failed, especially the Christopher Sis campaign, which had a huge investment, and almost lost even their pants.

Although the final battle was won, it was the fourth group's business. Up to now, 80% of the income on the planet Christopher Sis is controlled by the fourth group. Mouth soup.

After that, the raid on Planet Kamino also failed miserably, and the Enterprise Alliance lost money one after another, so now when it comes to peace negotiations, the Enterprise Alliance is the most tempting.

"If we withdraw from the war now, then we will really lose everything." Interstellar Banking Association Co-Chairman Thorn Hill said slowly, "Just think about it, we will be the main force in this war, the Galactic Republic Will we be treated the same as before? No, it is impossible. Now our only path is to overthrow the Galactic Republic."

Technology Union Foreman Walter Tambor twisted the knob on the chest of his mechanical armor, adjusted his tone of speech, and then said: "But it is impossible to overthrow the Galactic Republic."

The Technology Alliance also lost troops in the Ryloth planetary battle, and their life was not easy.

"According to the political situation within the Galactic Republic, this war has already begun to cause rifts within the Republic. I believe that it will not be long before the political situation of the Galactic Republic will undergo earth-shaking changes. At that time, it is our opportunity. And now we must What we do is to continue to apply pressure to speed up the process." Said the Queen of Planet Ziglia, Miraj Sintel.

Her political vision is relatively good.

Count Dooku glanced at Tang Xiao, and asked, "Then, what about Dawn Star's opinion?"

Tang Xiao smiled, and said meaningfully: "I know everyone here has their own arrangements for the end of the war, but in fact, what I want to remind everyone is... There is no retreat in this war. For It’s the same for each of us.”

"You better speak directly! I don't have time to guess riddles here!" The relationship between Shu Mai, the president of the commercial guild, and Tang Xiao has never been very good, but this is mainly because Tang Xiao often keeps her away from her. reason.

Without him, it's just that he doesn't like it.

Because if many of the leaders of these corporate giants in the Confederation of Independent Galaxies are politically short-sighted idiots because of their once superior living environment, then Shu-Mai is not only stupid, she is also bad. Not only bad, but also pit.

"Want to hear something more straightforward?" Tang Xiao glanced at the others and said, "That's good. I'll tell everyone that if the war ends with our defeat, the companies and properties of everyone here will be divided up by the Galactic Republic , become their spoils of war. Why? Because in the new order in the future, there will not be room for so many people who share the cake, and only a few people are needed to support themselves."

Count Dooku smiled slightly and said, "Oh, are you starting to scare me again, Governor Tang Xiao?"

"What I said naturally includes you, Earl Dooku. What do you think will happen to you after the defeat of the war? Take the responsibility for the war, stay in prison for a few days, and come out again after the new order is established, accepting what you deserve Everything about it?" Tang Xiao said, "Master Dead Angel has something he wants me to bring to you..."

"Please tell me." Count Dooku's expression darkened.

"He said: Do you think you will be the master of the Chosen One? No, you are not worthy. The master of the Chosen One is Darth Sidious." Tang Xiao said.

Dooku's expression changed again.

At this time, Newt Gunley, the governor of the Trade Union, added in a timely manner, "Count Dooku, I hope you can tell us clearly, Lord Sidious, where do you want this war to go? At the beginning of the war , you once promised that Lord Sidious would create more conditions for us to defeat the Galactic Republic, but now that the war has broken out for a year, the losses we have paid can be calculated in astronomical figures, but Sidious Where is Master Si's cooperation?"

"That's right! Although we seem to be victorious on the surface, in fact, we know that in the past three months, a total of 240 Jager-class battlecruisers have been built at the Kuat Power Shipyard. At the same time, the Independent Galaxy There are less than 100 warships built by the Confederation of the same level, and if this continues, we will not be able to win the war.” Semirth planet councilor Thunbak Tula also began to chime in.

At this time, Passel Argent, chairman of the Enterprise Alliance, who had already lost in a hurry, was also provoked. He slammed the table and said loudly: "Where is our guarantee! If this war fails, then our investment Where should I take it back? Governor Tang Xiao's words may not be alarmist!!"

Earl Dooku looked around and frowned slightly. He suddenly felt that Tang Xiao seemed to be using this incident to force the palace?

Why are there so many people talking on Tang Xiao's side?

Earl Dooku's face began to become more and more gloomy, even the Interstellar Banking Association, and now the Trade Federation also showed signs of standing on Tang Xiao's side, uniting to question Sidious.

But it would be fine if he knew about it, but the words of the dead angel brought by Tang Xiao just now made him doubt Darth Sidious's purpose.

That sentence may not be understood by others, but he himself understands that who is the master of the Chosen One, the meaning contained in it is completely different, even... including life and death!

He let out a heavy breath, stared at Tang Xiao and said, "If Lord Dead Angel still wants to teach you, then please come to Planet Lasax in person, and I will meet him in person."

"Unfortunately, the words that Lord Dead Angel gave me did not contain these contents, so I don't know how to answer." Tang Xiao said coldly, "The problem now is that the planet Ondron took our real Hidden dangers lie ahead—how should we deal with these 300-odd planets, and... how should this war end?"

"I originally thought that we had reached a consensus, Your Excellency the Governor." Earl Dooku's voice also became cold.

"Assassinate Mina Bontry, and then launch a terrorist attack on Coruscant?" Tang Xiao directly stated Earl Dooku's plan, "In this way, the war will have to continue."

"How do you know... Hmph, the dead angel told you, didn't you?" Count Dooku seemed to be on the verge of anger.

"It's absolutely not!" Passel Argent was the first to jump up.

Tang Xiao was very satisfied with his reaction. It should be said that Parcel Argent was a cannon fodder in this coercion operation.

"Tell me, Darth Sidious, which one of the high-level members of the Galactic Republic is he?" Tang Xiao finally revealed his purpose. See you soon!

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[Attachment 1 of Easter Egg Chapter: Senator Mina Bontry who spoke generously at the Confederate Congress. 】