On the bridge of the Dreadnought-class heavy cruiser, Ling Liang was startled by Darth Malsayin who suddenly appeared behind him, "It's... Mr.... Lord Death Angel."
Darth Masayir nodded and said: "Elixiang City seems to have been controlled, which is good. In the battle of the Eriadu System, you first triggered a hyperspace storm to expand the stellar flare, and then used the dark night to
The plan was to capture the city of Elixiang in less than a month, which is great."
Ling Liang nodded and accepted the praise calmly, saying: "Under such a battle situation, my plan can be implemented smoothly. This is also the result of everyone in the army fighting for their lives."
Das-Masayir clasped his hands behind his back and looked out the window at the still war-torn city, and said in a deep voice: "After the success of this battle, you will be promoted to Army General."
Ling Liang stood at attention, saluted, and said, "I will definitely fulfill my mission."
"Next, I will practice in seclusion. I will leave the Eriadu galaxy to you. Severance Tann, I have other uses."
"yes!"
…
21BBY, August 26th.
Erixiang City, the capital of the planet Eriadu, was completely captured. In this battle, more than 1.7 million Galactic Republic defenders were killed and more than 22 million civilian casualties were lost.
The Army of the Fourth Civilization also paid a heavy price with the destruction of more than 400,000 robots and the casualties of more than 20,000 soldiers.
After the city of Eliadu was captured, the Fourth Civilization Fleet immediately issued a global announcement, requiring all cities on the planet Eriadu to surrender immediately. If there was resistance, they would all be destroyed!
At the same time, the Fourth Civilization offered a reward of 100 million credits to track down the whereabouts of Wilhuff Tarkin, the governor of the Republic's 18th Army.
And in order to alleviate the current famine on the planet Eriadu, the Fourth Civilization also sent transport ships to transfer the population of some of the cities with the most severe famine to the satellite Eriadu.
But that's all they can do. After all, war is still the most important thing.
…
August 31, Coruscant, capital of the Galactic Republic, command center of the Republic's Supreme Strategic Command.
A communications soldier received the message and turned back to the officer and said: "Sir, the planet Eriadu has confirmed its surrender. Legion Governor Wilhuff Tarkin is still missing."
However, the officer did not report the news immediately. Instead, he looked around and said to him: "Follow me."
The signal soldier was taken to the conference room, and a new signal soldier immediately took his place.
In the conference room, the officer said calmly: "The planet Eriadu has not surrendered, and is still resisting tenaciously."
"But...sir..." the communications soldier was a little confused.
"Okay, cut off all communications on the planet Eriadu, and then remember, the planet Eriadu is still resisting." the officer repeated.
"Yes, I understand, sir." The signal soldier understood immediately.
"After the matter here is over, I will allow you to retire, and the retirement allowance will be paid at the level of sergeant." The general said.
"Yes! Thank you, sir!"
…
"According to the calculations of astronomers, the hyperspace storm will completely stop in three days, that is, August 34. At that time, the hyperspace channel will once again be able to pass large-scale fleets." In the Galactic Parliament Building, in the Speaker's Office,
Sheev Palpatine meets with the second-in-command of the Jedi Order, Jedi Master Mace Windu.
Master Windu nodded and said: "But is the Parliament still arguing over whether to transport food to rescue civilians or send a fleet to fight against separatism?"
"What do you think? Master Windu." Palpatine asked.
Master Windu's face darkened, "You have made many decisions without authorization, Mr. Speaker. Don't you think it is a bit redundant to consult me now?"
"You are right. While the Galactic Parliament is still arguing over such trivial matters, the military and civilians of the planet Eriadu are bravely resisting the separatist attack. They have suffered heavy casualties." Shiv Palpa
Ting said, "You always think that I have overstepped too much in the parliament, but the reality is here. From the beginning of the planet Naboo 12 years ago to the current planet Eriadu, the shortcomings of the parliament have never changed. And
We are still hoping for victory."
As he spoke, Palpatine turned on the holographic projection, called up some communication records, and said: "Now, more than 80% of the area in Elixiang City has been occupied, and we have never been able to contact Governor Tarkin.
The situation on Yadu planet is urgent... We must make a decision as soon as possible."
"But some news I heard is that the planet Eriadu has been occupied." Master Windu's face was grim.
"There is news like this every day. Eriadu has been occupied, the Dron system has been occupied, and there is even a rebellion on Coruscant." Palpatine smiled bitterly, "But what we have to do is to make the right decision.
Reaction."
"The hyperspace storm is over in three days. You have assembled the fleet on the planet Dacanel." Master Windu said.
"Planet Eriadu cannot hold on for another three days, my friend." Sheev Palpatine shook his head and sighed, "If we lose planet Eriadu, we will completely lose the western territory of the galaxy."
Initiative, this is something we absolutely don’t want to see.”
"Then do you have any other plans? Under such circumstances." Master Windu frowned.
"Well, when we attacked the Model Sector before, Master Yoda wasn't..."
"Don't even think about it! Palpatine!
Master Windu suddenly became furious and shouted loudly: "You should know how much Master Yoda paid to forcefully open the hyperspace channel! His body has not recovered yet!"
Sheev Palpatine also waved his hand in embarrassment and said: "This is just one of the countermeasures. I will not have any compulsion. In short, I will try my best to promote this battle plan in the parliament.
The passage——sending a fleet to the Eriadu system instead of a food ship.”
After saying that, he sighed again with regret, "I hope Master Yoda recovers soon. The Republic cannot live without him."
"Actually, this proposal is definitely going to be passed, isn't it?" Master Windu no longer wanted to follow his advice. He put his hands on the desk and approached Palpatine. He asked through gritted teeth, "
In terms of your control over the parliament!"
"Haha, none of us know until the formal vote on the meeting." Palpatine smiled slightly.
…
"Open the hyperspace channel for the Eriadu system. I will go there now." Master Yoda said calmly in the high tower meeting room of the Jedi Temple.
"This is impossible! Master Yoda! Your body..." Master Windu quickly tried to stop him.
"The war between the Sith and us, if this is...already..." Master Yoda wanted to say something meaningful, but he only closed his mouth halfway. He gave Master Windu a deep look.
, his eyes were very complicated, then he turned around silently and walked out of the meeting hall with a cane.
"It's not worth it, Master Yoda." Master Windu said from behind.
"Billions of people on the planet Eriadu, for..." Master Yoda said without looking back, "It's very worth it."
