"If we can come up with a bill in the parliament that benefits the Outer Rim Star Region, I think everyone will be very willing to help Speaker Valoran." Francis' words were still flawless.
"So, do you think the Republic should sanction the Enterprise Alliance in this matter?" Palpatine asked with a smile.
Francis took a deep breath, and 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 become a place where these trust oligarchs can do whatever they want.
Hunting grounds. I will never tolerate this happening."
"But you just said Valorum was a coward."
"If he can really solve this matter, he will certainly not be a coward."
Palpatine smiled slightly, "Okay, I will take you to this meeting. If there is a chance, maybe you can also speak."
"Speaking at the Galactic Parliament? This..." Francis looked a little panicked.
"Hahaha, don't be afraid, I'm here, no problem." Palpatine said very warmly.
…
Galactic Council Meeting House.
This is a huge spherical space, majestic and solemn. Around the sphere, countless disc-shaped anti-gravity platforms are densely and neatly arranged. Each platform represents a political entity in the galaxy, and this political entity stands on it.
representatives and their assistants.
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 congressmen greeted him eagerly along the way.
Standing on the platform, Francis looked around. This star-studded parliamentary venue was very psychologically oppressive. 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 still.
Just stay with Speaker Valoran. I believe he has the ability to settle things."
Francis smiled and nodded, but he already knew the outcome of this meeting through Tang Xiao.
At this time, an old and loud voice came through the loudspeaker, "Speaker Finis Valorum 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 shaven beard who seemed to be in good spirits, dressed in a gorgeous speaker's costume, walked up to 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 said with meaning.
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 shouted 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 watched with cold eyes, knowing 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 quieter.
Speaker Valoran took a deep breath and said: "Now we will ask the representative of the Malastar planet, Aieem, to express his views on the disputes on the Malastar planet!"
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: "Corporate Alliance
The request to increase the fuel tax on the Malastar planet is completely the way of bandits! They are nakedly plundering the resources of our planet, and they are greedy and constantly reduce our share, making our people starve and give them almost free of charge.
They work!"
"What nonsense!!" An anti-gravity platform flew out from the other side, and on it were several Kurivas, who were representatives of the Enterprise Alliance.
"Representative Parcel Argent, now is not the time for you to speak..." Deputy Speaker Botan tried to stop him, but the man did not listen to him at all.
The representative of the Enterprise Alliance said loudly: "When your planet Marastal was poor and backward, it was our Enterprise Alliance that helped you establish a basic industrial system! This allowed you to produce your own parts and equipment and become a state of Tatooine.
The main equipment supplier for the Tower Night Podracer! Isn’t this enough? Now why do you accuse us of legitimate business practices! In the end, it is you who are greedy!”
"Your increase in fuel taxes is completely contrary to the agreement at the time! Your endless mining has caused irreversible effects on the environment of our planet! Now you actually want to include 30% of our planet's income in taxes! Do you want
Are you going 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 read the agreement we signed carefully! We have the right to increase fuel taxes."
"You are threatening us that if we don't join that clause, we will suffer! This is a bandit clause! It should not take effect!"
The two sides quarreled fiercely, completely ignoring Speaker Valoro and Deputy Speaker Botan, and other members of Congress around them started making noise again. They shouted loudly, either supporting Representative Tim or Representative Argent, and they argued endlessly.
Seemingly losing the argument, Representative Tim suddenly turned around and shouted to Speaker Valorum: "The planet Malastare requests the Galactic Parliament to arbitrate! Sanction the corporate alliance's banditry! Give us justice!"
"If you want justice, I'll give it to you immediately!" Parcell Argent threatened, pointing at Tim's nose.
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[Easter Egg Chapter Attached Picture 1: Galactic Council Venue.]