2081. Operation Plan Zero (4)
One year?
When everyone present heard this number, their first reaction was that they had heard it wrong.
"Your Majesty, may I ask... did you just say... one year?" Francis Underwood asked tentatively.
"That's right! One year!" Tang Xiao's expression became ferocious, "Is there any problem?"
"It is simply impossible to defeat the Galactic Empire in one year." Francis Underwood shook his head. "The power gap between us and the Galactic Empire is too huge. Advanced technology can only barely allow us to stand on the same level as the Galactic Empire." As an opponent, we should..."
"Stupid!" Tang Xiao shouted angrily and interrupted Francis. He looked at the people around him and opened his mouth. He shouted with both hands: "Defeat the Galactic Empire! Kill Palpatine! Now! Why wait? Our Dawn Principality is stronger than ever! Material decompressor! Dyson Ring! We have endless resources! 830 billion people are united! The flag of the natural disaster Our army is invincible! When we are at our weakest, the Galactic Republic cannot defeat us, and when we are at our strongest, the Galactic Empire will be trampled under our feet!"
His eyes! There was a terrifying golden light in his eyes, and his emotions gradually rose, "I will not give the Galactic Empire time to regroup! Now they are facing countless difficulties, including the geth, the rebels, and the remnants of the Confederation of Independent Systems! They are troubled internally and externally, and they are besieged on all sides. ! I won't give them a chance to solve the internal problem! Before Palpatine stabilizes the political situation, I will tell him where the real fatal blow comes from!"
Matt Horner also frowned! Frowning, he said: "But the Galactic Empire still has more than ten times the military advantage over us. The more secure way is indeed to gradually expand the conflicts within the empire..."
"The more secure way is to parry Erpatin will die tomorrow!" Tang Xiao interrupted Matt Horner again, "As long as we kill him! The galaxy will naturally return to stability! I can only be the one to restore prosperity and unity to the galaxy. ! ”
Tang Xiao gave a passionate speech there. He constantly emphasized that the Galactic Empire must be defeated now, and he endlessly elaborated on how powerful the Dawn Principality was.
This made it difficult for the initiator of the plan, Governor Ling Liang of the Sethwenna Sector, to adapt. She frowned, lightly touched Hari Seldon next to her with her elbow, and whispered: "Your Majesty... He is obviously not like this. When we were talking about this plan yesterday, he was obviously..."
However, at this moment, Hari Seldon's eyes were full of solemnity, and he whispered expressionlessly Said: "Because this is the only way."
"What did you say?" Ling Liang was a little surprised.
Because in her opinion, although he is young, Hari Seldon, who has always been wise and steady, should logically be honest with Tang Xiao, who is almost going crazy now.
Hari Seldon shook his head and said: "He is indeed a tyrant and dictator now. Therefore, he chose to use his authority and even terror to forcefully implement this plan. There is no room for maneuver. Once he starts, he will never look back. . He used his absolute power to suppress all opposition, and then attributed all the negative effects of this plan to himself."
Ling Liang then remembered that when Tang Xiao asked them to keep his prediction secret yesterday, She said that the prediction results could strengthen everyone's belief, but Tang Xiao directly asked her, what belief should she strengthen?
"That's right. If our prediction results are brought out, then at least half of the people present will raise objections." Hari Seldon said, "Then the plan will progress slowly amid many doubts. . It would be better to add a major premise to this plan - this is the personal wish of the Grand Duke. Then things will be completely different."
" I understand," she nodded. Put it on Helmut Zemo on the other side. Over there, Zemo looked at her with a half-smile.
On the throne, Tang Xiao's speech became more and more exciting, "...You all think that defeating the Galactic Empire within a year is a miracle? No! In my opinion, the development of our fourth civilization is the real miracle! No, it should be a miracle!! Who would have thought that 20 years ago we were still a colony of more than a hundred people! ? Who would have thought that when we just started building, pirates would attack! Who could have imagined that 13 years after our founding, a war would sweep across the galaxy! ? This is not a miracle, what is a miracle? "
" The Empire is just taking advantage of the situation! The Galactic Empire is on the verge of collapse, both internally and externally! What we have to do is to kick Palpatine, who is already on the edge of the cliff, into the abyss!" br>
He looked at everyone with a fanatical expression, "Today, I am not asking you whether this plan is feasible! Today, I am telling you that this is the future direction of the Dawn Principality! Take a good look at what you have in your hands. Plan! Execute it! Then, under the guidance of this plan, he slowed down and roared with all his strength! ”
He even used the Force to make this sound, which was so deafening that even the earth was trembling!
Bang bang bang bang! When everyone was stunned, applause broke out.
But they saw that Ling Liang and Hari Seldon had stood up and started applauding.
"Hahahaha! That's right! One year! One year! Defeat the Galactic Empire!!" Helmut Zemo was worthy of being Tang Xiao's number one henchman. He immediately stood up and echoed loudly, applauding vigorously. At the same time, he also cast approving glances at Ling and Liang who were taking the lead.
Others also started to applaud, but it was obvious that there were differences between different people.
The loudest applause also included Severance Tann, Minister of Secret Intelligence Solomon Lane, Chief of General Staff Qi Jian, Commander-in-Chief of the Army Xian Hui, Minister of Finance Saimid Tang, etc. The First Lady Adele Ulan, the Director of the Fourth Group Gross Shelbia, and the Vasari High Priest Sadili.
Those who clearly held objections were applauding but reluctantly and with somewhat unsightly expressions, including Navy Commander-in-Chief Matt Horner, Prime Minister Francis Underwood, and Secretary of National Security Peggy. Carter.
Several other people seemed to be indifferent to the result and held a neutral attitude. Now that Grand Duke Tang Xiao has decided, so be it.
After determining the general direction, everyone focused on this plan - Operation Plan Zero! (End of this chapter)