Chapter 291: Making a move
289: Making a move
“The Fourth Group? It’s them again!” Finis Valoran suddenly thought of the previous Eriadu Business Summit on the During a meeting one day, someone revealed that a group was using combat images of the Galactic Republic fleet to advertise, and this was the fourth group!
"In other words, the Fourth Group is behind the Inchori's launch of a foreign war this time?" Finis Valoran only felt his emotions rising, "They dare to do this!! Immediately Summon the representative of the Fourth Group! Let her come to see me immediately!"
"The Fourth Group is on the one hand, and the question now is how to deal with the invasion of the Incholi people?" Patin asked.
"Immediately issue a formal warning to the Inchori. If they do not withdraw their troops, they will be severely punished by the Galactic Republic!" Finis Valorum said loudly.
"That's right. Now that the Inchori have shut down their hyperspace communications frequencies, we should send an envoy over there," Palpatine said.
"Do you have a suitable candidate to recommend? Senator Palpatine." Valoran asked, "Or should we let the Jedi Order's envoy go there again this time? Last time the Cali and the In the war between the Yamriyi, the mediation of the Jedi played a very good role."
"It is not appropriate at the moment. Your Excellency, the Gzin Company is an illegal enterprise and is not subject to the Republic. The Constitution protects it, so the Jedi Order has no room to intervene. Therefore, my suggestion is to send an envoy." Palpatine replied.
“Who is more appropriate to send?”
"I think Quinas, the senator from the Ando system, is a good candidate." Palpatine directly reported a name. "As a senator from the outer planets, Quinas is good enough." Use your eloquence to convince the Injori people."
"Let's do it, Ameda, you make a formal statement," Valoran said to the deputy speaker Mas-A. Maida said.
“Yes.”
At this time, the office door was opened, and Gross Shelbia, the representative of the Fourth Group, walked in and gave Valoren and Amei a very decent address. Da and Palpatine saluted, "Your Excellency, Speaker, are you looking for me?"
"The business of the Fourth Group is very big." Finis Valorum was angry, so naturally he had no idea. Good look.
"Bathing in the glory of the Republic, the Fourth Group is growing rapidly. I believe we will be able to contribute greater strength to the Republic." Shelbia's answer can be said to be just right, showing the emotional intelligence and etiquette of a master-level talent .
"Of course I believe this. For example, the Fourth Group did a good job in helping the Inchori launch their invasion." Valoran said coldly.
This accusation came so suddenly that even Shelbia did not react at once, "I don't quite understand what you mean, Mr. Speaker."
"Incholi people recently They launched a war of aggression against the Nice Galaxy, and the transport ships of your Fourth Group were the ones transporting their troops! And the weapons in their hands were also sold to them by your Fourth Group!" Valoran said sternly.
Shelbia bowed slightly, and then said: "Your Excellency Speaker, we did sell weapons and transport ships to the Incholi people, but this is a normal business practice. If someone comes with a fruit knife Should the factory that produces fruit knives be punished for committing murder? ”
"Don't you greedy businessmen only have commercial activities in your eyes? Can't you see the violent tendencies of the Incholi people? You are not selling a fruit knife to a commoner, but to a man with repeated criminal records. , and are now violent criminals! You are the accomplice!"
"Sir, I think I can solve it..."
"No need to say more! The four groups will accept sanctions! You will also be directly responsible for the consequences of the Inchori's aggressive war!" "If this is the case, I hope this matter can be discussed openly in the Galaxy Parliament." Seeing that there was nothing he could do, Ya's tone became cold.
"First think about how you can give an explanation to the people who have been invaded! Now get out of here! I need to find a way to save the people who have been engulfed by the flames of war you started. !" Finis Valoran yelled angrily and drove Shelbia out.
Looking at Gross Shelvia's back, an imperceptible sneer appeared on the corner of Sheev Palpatine's mouth.
......
Gross-Shelbia walked out of the Capitol. She hurriedly stepped onto the hovercar and said eagerly to the driver: "Go to Congressman Underwood's mansion. ! Hurry!”
The hover car quickly arrived at the residence of Dawn Planet Councilor Francis Underwood. Shelbia rushed in and saw Underwood talking to Claire. Durwood talks.
“...Carry out rescue work on the planet Jabiem in the name of the Outer Rim Planet Mutual Aid Fund. This is an excellent opportunity to expand our influence in the Outer Rim Star Region...Ms. Shelbia, why do you Will you come here suddenly?" Francis Underwood looked at Chief of Staff Douglas Stamp who was following Shelbia with a somewhat displeased look.
Douglas Stamp shrugged innocently. After all, Shelbia had a high status and everyone was very close, so he naturally had no reason to keep her out.
Next, after listening to Shelbia’s story, Francis shook his head and said: “First of all, you should not seek to discuss this matter openly in parliament, and secondly, you should not You should come to me directly. If my guess is correct, the information you came to discuss with me is already on Sheev Palpatine's desk."
Shel. Although Bia was only about 30 years old, she was already a top choice in terms of ability and IQ. She immediately understood the reason. Her face turned pale, "Oops!... Damn it... This time, the fourth group We are really going to get this stab!"
"It doesn't matter. Now that we are here, it is time for us to discuss why Senator Palpatine suddenly attacked us." Francis said very much. Said quietly.
Claire poured a few glasses of champagne with a tacit understanding, brought them over on a tray and gave each of the people present a glass.
Shelvia took a sip of wine and calmed down, "We have actually always been very cautious. This time, whether we are selling weapons or transport aircraft, we will do it through official channels. Such transactions happen every day in the Milky Way." How much has happened, but Chancellor Valorum keeps staring at us..."
"There is no doubt that Senator Palpatine took advantage of the opportunity to push you out when he was angry. So. , This is the result of his deliberate efforts, and you can't escape it." Francis crossed his legs and placed his hands relaxedly on his knees. "The question is, why"
"I am? I really don’t know...”
“Congressman Palpatine’s mind is the deepest among the people I have ever seen. In fact, if it weren’t for the reminder from the Governor, I think it would be difficult for me to see through it. His nature. Therefore, it should be difficult for you or me to understand the real reason for his behavior." Francis suddenly changed the subject, "This arms sale should be from the Governor. Give it directly?”
“That’s right”
"Then just go ask the Governor directly."
(End of Chapter)