Chapter 162: The Farce of the Parliament (Part 1)
160. The Farce of the Parliament (Part 1)
“If a bill can be reached in the Parliament that benefits the Outer Rim Star Region, I think everyone Everyone will be very willing to help Speaker Valoran." Francis' words are still watertight.
"So, do you think the Republic should sanction the Enterprise Alliance in this matter?" Palpatine asked with a smile.
Francis took a deep breath, he firmly grasped his political stance, and said: "If the corporate alliance is allowed to succeed, other companies will follow suit, and if this continues, the Outer Rim Star Region will I will never tolerate this happening.”
"But you just said that Valoran is a coward."
"If he can really solve this matter, he will naturally not be a coward."
Palpatine smiled slightly, "Okay, I will take you with me to this meeting. If there is a chance, maybe you can also speak."
"Speaking at the Galactic Parliament? This..." Francis looked a little bit Panic.
"Hahaha, don't be afraid, I'm here, no problem." Palpatine said very warmly.
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The Galactic Council Venue.
This is a huge spherical space, majestic and solemn. Around the sphere, there are countless disk-shaped anti-gravity platforms arranged densely and neatly. Each platform represents a political entity in the galaxy, with representatives of this political entity and their assistants standing on it.
In the center of the entire spherical space, there is a larger platform floating. This is the platform of the Speaker of the Galactic Parliament, and it also represents the highest authority of the entire Galactic Republic.
Palpatine led Francis Underwood and his wife from the passage of the office to his own anti-gravity platform. Many other senators followed him eagerly along the way. greet.
Standing on the platform, Francis looked around. The psychological oppression of this star-studded parliamentary venue was very huge. It was countless times more magnificent than the parliamentary venues he had seen in his incomplete memory.
And the battlefield here is countless times more cruel than that time.
Palpatine approached Francis and whispered: "Don't worry too much, Mr. Francis, today we are mainly discussing whether the Galactic Republic needs to directly send troops to intervene in the affairs of the planet Malastar. All we need is to stand with Speaker Valorum. I believe he has the ability to settle things."
Francis smiled and nodded, but he had already passed Tang Xiao. Know the outcome of this meeting.
At this time, an old and loud voice came through the loudspeaker, "Speaker Finis Valoran is taking the seat!"
Everyone stood up on their own platforms and raised their hands to greet the sky above the venue.
An old man with gray hair but a clean shave who seemed to be in good spirits, wearing a gorgeous speaker's costume, stepped onto the anti-gravity platform and stood in front of another somewhat stooped old man.
"Oh, Chancellor Finis Valorum, and his old assistant, Deputy Speaker Mr. Botan. They have worked hard and devoted their lives for the Galactic Republic." Palpatine meant. said the pointed one. Francis watched expressionlessly as Speaker Finis Valoran and Deputy Speaker Botan controlled the anti-gravity platform to slowly fly towards the center of the venue, and sighed secretly in his heart.
Yes, the audience is already in place, and it’s time for the clown to appear.
Finis Valoran said loudly into the loudspeaker: "The parliament is convened today to discuss the dispute on the planet Malastar!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the parliament immediately became noisy. . Some people were cheering, some were yelling, and more people were whispering to each other. The scene almost immediately became chaotic.
Francis looked on with cold eyes. He understood that such a scene showed that Speaker Valorum's prestige was no longer enough to overwhelm the many representatives of the Galactic Parliament.
“Quiet!” Deputy Speaker Botan yelled with all his strength, and the noise in the parliament gradually became smaller.
Speaker Valorum took a deep breath and said: "Now we will invite the representative of the Malastar planet, Ainlee Teem, to express his opinions on the Malastar planet. Views on the dispute! ”
An anti-gravity platform floated out and flew to the center of the venue, slightly lower than Valorum's platform. There were three Granites standing on it. The one in the middle bowed slightly to the surroundings, and then said loudly: "The Enterprise Alliance's request to increase the fuel tax on the Malastar planet is exactly what bandits do! They are nakedly plundering us. The planet’s resources are greedy and continue to reduce our share, leaving our people to starve and work for them almost for free!”
“That’s nonsense!” An anti-gravity platform flew out from the other side. , but there are several Kuriva people on it, who are representatives of the enterprise alliance.
"Representative Parcell Argent, now is not the time for you to speak..." Deputy Speaker Botan stopped him, but the man did not listen to him at all.
The representative of the Enterprise Alliance said loudly: "When your Malastar planet was poor and backward, it was our Enterprise Alliance that helped you establish a basic industrial system! This allowed you to produce parts and equipment on your own, and Isn’t it enough to become the main equipment supplier for Tatooine’s Bounta Night Racing Competition? Now why do you accuse us of legitimate business practices! In the end, it’s you who are greedy!”
“Your increase in fuel taxes is completely contrary to the agreement at the time! Your endless mining has had an irreversible impact on the environment of our planet! Now you actually want to include 30% of our planet’s income in taxes! Do you want to starve all the people on our planet to death?" Senator Tim was shaking with anger, pointing at Parcell Argent's nose and yelling.
"You should carefully read the agreement we signed! We have the right to increase the fuel tax."
"That is you threatening us that if we don't join that clause, we will suffer! This is a bandit clause! It shouldn’t take effect!”
The two sides quarreled fiercely, completely ignoring Speaker Valoro and Deputy Speaker Botan, and other members of the surrounding councilors started making noise again. They were shouting, either supporting Representative Tim or Representative Argent, and arguing.
Seeming to be at a disadvantage in the argument, Councilor Tim suddenly turned around and shouted to Speaker Valoran: "The planet Malastar requests arbitration from the Galactic Parliament! Sanctions are imposed on the corporate alliance's bandit practices! Give us justice!”
“If you want justice, I will give it to you immediately!” Parcel Argent pointed at Tim’s nose and threatened.
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[Easter Egg Chapter Attached Picture 1: Galactic Council Venue. 】
[Easter Egg Chapter Attached Picture 2: Speaker Phoenix Valorum. 】
(End of this chapter)