"The Fourth Group? It's them again!" Finis Valoran suddenly thought of the fact that during the first day of the Eriadu Business Summit, someone had revealed that a group was using combat images of the Galactic Republic fleet to fight against the enemy.
Advertisement, and this is the fourth group!
"In other words, the Fourth Group is behind the Inchori's foreign war this time?" Finis-Valoran only felt an upward pressure, "They dare to do this!! Summon the representatives of the Fourth Group immediately!
!Ask her to come see me immediately!!”
"The Fourth Group is on the one hand. The question now is how to deal with the Inchori's invasion?" Palpatine 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 frequency, we should send an envoy there," Palpatine said.
"Do you have a suitable candidate to recommend? Councilor Palpatine." Valoran asked, "Or should we let the Jedi Order's envoy go there again this time? The last time there was a conflict between the Kali and the Yamrii
In the war, the mediation of the Jedi Knights played a very good role."
"It is not appropriate at the moment. Your Excellency Speaker, Gzin Company is an illegal enterprise and is not protected by the Constitution of the Republic, so the Jedi Order has no room to intervene. Therefore, my suggestion is to send an envoy there." Pal.
Patin replied.
"Who is more appropriate to send?"
"I think that Senator Quinas from the Ando system is a good candidate." Palpatine directly reported a name. "As a councilor from the outer planets, Quinas is good enough."
Use your eloquence to convince the Inchoris."
"Then let's do it, Ameda, you prepare a formal statement." Valoran said to the Deputy Speaker Mas Ameda, who had been silent.
"yes."
At this time, the office door was opened, and Gross Shelvia, the representative of the Fourth Group, walked in and saluted Valoran, Ameda and Palpatine in a very decent manner, "Your Excellency, Speaker, are you looking for me?"
?”
"The business of the Fourth Group is huge." Finis Valoran was furious and naturally had a bad look on his face.
"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.
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"Of course I believe this. For example, the Fourth Group did a good job in helping the Inchori invade." Valoran said coldly.
This accusation came so suddenly that even Shelbia didn't react. "I don't quite understand what you mean, Mr. Speaker."
"The Inchori recently launched a war of aggression against the Nice system, and the transport ships that transported their troops were the transport ships of your Fourth Group! And the weapons in their hands were also sold to them by your Fourth Group!" Valoran snapped.
said.
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 uses a fruit knife to commit murder, will he be punished?
A factory that produces fruit knives?”
"Don't you greedy businessmen only have business in your eyes? Can't you see the violent tendencies of the Incholi people? You are not selling a fruit knife to a civilian, but to a man with repeated criminal records.
, and now there are criminals with violent tendencies!! You yourselves are the accomplices!!"
"Your Majesty Speaker, I think I can solve it..."
"No need to say more! The fourth group will accept sanctions! You will also be directly responsible for the consequences of the Incholi's aggressive war this time!"
"If that's the case, I hope this matter can be discussed openly in the Galactic Parliament." Seeing that she couldn't do anything, Shelvia'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 scolded angrily.
Shelbia rushed out.
Looking at Gross Shelvia's back, an imperceptible sneer appeared on the corner of Sheev Palpatine's mouth.
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Gross-Shelbia walked out of the Capitol, hurriedly stepped onto the hovercar, and said eagerly to the driver: "Go to Congressman Underwood's residence! Hurry!"
The hover car quickly arrived at the residence of Dawn Planet Councilor Francis Underwood at an astonishing speed. Shelbia rushed in and saw Underwood talking to Claire Underwood.
"...In the name of the Outer Rim Planet Mutual Aid Fund, we are launching a rescue operation on the planet Jabiem. This is an excellent opportunity to expand our influence in the Outer Rim Star Region...Ms. Shelbia, why are you here suddenly?"
Francis Underwood looked at Chief of Staff Douglas Stamp, who was following Shelbia, with some displeasure.
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 come to me directly.
If my guess is correct, the information you came directly to discuss with me is already on Sheev Palpatine's desk."
Although Shelbia was only about 30 years old, she was already a top choice in terms of ability and IQ. She immediately understood the reason. She turned pale and said, "Oops!... Damn it... This time, the first
The Four Groups are really going to take this stab!"
"It doesn't matter. Now that we're here, it's time for us to discuss why Senator Palpatine suddenly attacked us." Francis said very calmly.
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 been very cautious. This time, whether it is selling weapons or transport planes, we will do it through official channels. Such transactions happen every day in the galaxy.
How many things have happened, but Speaker 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. Therefore, this is the result of his deliberate efforts, and you cannot escape." Francis crossed his legs and said,
He crossed his hands and placed them on his knees relaxedly, "The question is, why?"
"I really don't know..."
"Congressman Palpatine has the deepest mind among the people I have ever met. In fact, if it hadn't been for the reminder from the Governor, I think it would be difficult for me to see through his true nature. So, both you and I should
It’s hard to understand the real reason for his behavior this time.” Francis said, suddenly changing the topic, “This arms sale should have come from the direct instruction of His Excellency the Governor, right?”