Chapter 2134 Regency Council (Part 2)
2135. Regency Council (Part 2)
“Isn’t the Trade Alliance our ally? We shouldn’t just sit back and watch our allies be attacked, right?” Tang Yun said expressed his own opinion.
Francis Underwood coughed dryly and said: "Your Excellency Regent, the power structure of the Trade Federation is very complex. They can indeed be said to be our allies, but at the same time they are also serving the Galactic Empire. . For example, because of the existence of the Trade Alliance, the Galactic Empire can easily enslave and plunder the resources of the Central and Outer Rim Star Regions. Therefore, there are many warships in the huge fleet of the Galactic Empire, which are actually indirectly related to the Trade Alliance. It can only be built with help.”
“Then we won’t help?” Tang Yun asked again.
"I think we cannot bear the risk of starting a war with the Galactic Empire right now. Many of our fleets are still in the unknown star field, and the threats facing the unknown star field have not been completely eliminated. In addition, the Grand Duke is not here , if a war breaks out at this time, it will be a disaster for us," Francis Underwood said.
Ling Liang raised a different opinion, "But if we don't do anything, I don't think the Trade Federation has the ability to defend their main planets in the core circle. Once the Trade Federation is annexed by the Galactic Empire, then the Galactic Empire's The strength will be even stronger. This is also very bad for us."
Francis Underwood thought for a while and said: "The Trade Alliance has been using their technology in recent years. and property to the north, so even if the worst happens, the Principality of Dawn will still retain some of the assets of the Trade Federation."
The priestess knows more about things on the other side of the galaxy, she said: "The biggest value of the Trade Federation is not their assets, but their influence and navigation data in the Outer Rim Star Region. At that time, Count Dooku's separatist movement, if it were not for the support of the Trade Federation, might not be able to survive in the Outer Rim Star Region. Spread. So, we must do something.”
“Newt Gunray has been firmly on the side of the Dawn Principality since the second half of the Clone Wars. Attack, if we do nothing, our other allies will also be disappointed," Qi Jian said.
After getting the tip from Adele Ulan, Tang Yun turned to Matt Horner and asked: "General Matt, what will happen if we send troops to interfere with the Trade Alliance?"
Matt Horner's expression was solemn, "First of all, the Galactic Empire has assembled heavy troops on the planet Kira and Fondo, just to contain our two main fleets in the Yago-Dur system and the Eriadu system. If we If there is no plan to directly send troops to attack, the garrison in these two places will be dispatched to contain our main fleet with superior force and drag us into a long-term battle. Moreover, to deal with the Trade Federation, the Galactic Empire does not need to use these two directions. "
He continued: "Secondly, once we take the initiative to attack, it will be something the Galactic Empire desires in terms of public opinion, because it will be us who initiate the war, and the righteousness of the war will be. On the side of the Galactic Empire. In this way, our domestic people will have doubts and even oppose this war. In the end, because the core planets of the Trade Federation are in the core circle, we do not have the power to really reinforce them."
"What should we do?" Tang Yun asked.
"Reject Newt Gunray's request for help, and then use the name of humanitarian aid to minimize the losses of the Trade Alliance." Francis Underwood said.
"What do you think the Interstellar Banking Association will think of us once we do this? What about Solosub Company? What about Lundili Interstellar Power Company?" Helmut Zemo retorted.
“This is impossible!” Francis Underwood shouted impatiently: “Do we have the ability to enter the inner circle to help? If you give me a feasible method, Then I will also agree to help the Trade Alliance do it!"
At this time, the Army Commander-in-Chief Xian Hui, who rarely spoke, suddenly said: "Indeed, it is very stupid to send troops directly. We have not even mobilized. At first, relying on standing troops and supplies was simply not enough to meet the needs of the war. However, even so, we still have ways to help the Trade Alliance. "Do you have any ideas?" General Ling Liang asked. Ask Xian Hui politely, because Xian Hui is actually her senior and leader.
Xian Hui nodded and pointed out one word, "Rebel Army."...
About an hour after the meeting, Newt Gunray, who was waiting anxiously outside the door like an ant on a hot pot, was finally notified and allowed to enter the venue.
Newt Gunray almost kicked the door open and rushed in.
Then he first saw Tang Xiao's holographic projection at the top of the conference room. Tang Yun had left at this moment, and Adele Ulan was also sitting on the conference table, next to Tang Xiao's projection. .
And Tang Xiao, who was in the projection, was looking at him with his cold eyes. Newt Gunray was like a mouse meeting a cat, and he curled up, "Your Majesty... Your Majesty..."
"Sit down." 'Tang Xiao' said coldly.
"Yes...yes." Newt Gunray didn't dare to express his anger, and quickly sat down, lowering his head and not even daring to take another look.
There was no way, Tang Xiao left too much terror in his mind.
Tang Xiao continued: "Regarding the Trade Federation being attacked by the Galactic Empire, we have made a decision - the Principality of Dawn will not send troops."
"The Grand Duke... No Ah... If this happens... if this happens, we will really be finished!" Newt Gunray quickly raised his head and said loudly.
However, in the next second, a powerful force directly grabbed his neck and forced him down on the seat. He was so horrified that he did not realize that it was actually the priestess who did this.
"Shut up!" Tang Xiao said, "Ling Liang, come and tell him the plan!"
"Yes, Your Majesty." Ling Liang stood up and first said to him Tang Xiao's projection performed a military salute, then turned to Newt Gunray and said coldly: "Mr. Gunray, you should know that the places where the Trade Federation is being attacked are all in the core circle of the galaxy. Who are you? What are the reasons for thinking that we can send troops directly from the outer ring star area to attack the core circle?"
Newt Gunray was already covered in cold sweat, and he quickly said: "No...I'm not. This means, Your Excellency... Under the current situation, we have no choice!"
"With the current garrison situation and defense facilities of the Trade Alliance on those core planets, do you think it can be done? How long will you hold on?" Ling Liang asked again.
"At most...no more than three months at most..." Newt Gunray replied tremblingly.