The Two Sides of the Force
Helmut Zemo bowed slightly and said, "The last time we received a transmission from General Tann was two days ago. She didn't mention her battle plan, only that she had found an opportunity."
Tang Xiao nodded. "That opportunity is the Neutral Systems Alliance, where unrest is brewing right now. Windu personally led the main fleet to Mandalore not merely for the Mandalorians, who no longer have much ability to resist, but for the vast Neutral Alliance."
Zemo said, "But... forgive my bluntness, Governor. According to what you said before, Sheev Palpatine is about to move against the Jedi Order. In that case, wouldn't it be better for us to let Windu establish himself in the Neutral Systems Alliance? Right now, neither we nor Count Dooku can extend our sphere of influence in that direction. Rather than gain it only to lose it again, wouldn't it be better to let Windu raise the banner of resistance against Palpatine there?"
Tang Xiao glanced at him. "You seem to think the Jedi Order is weak because you've watched Darth Sidious and me scheme against them all along? On the contrary, even now, the Jedi Order remains the most powerful military force in the Milky Way Galaxy. More importantly, because of the Force, the Jedi Order possesses infinite possibilities."
"Hmm... I have to admit, I don't quite understand what you mean..." Zemo frowned.
"Then let me give you an example. In the early stages of the war, Sefrans Tann's fleet swept through everything in its path and advanced straight into the Core Worlds. At the time, she was nearly invincible. But who could have imagined that Shen Jon would suddenly emerge and defeat Tann in battle between the two armies—nearly even killing her? Before that, Shen Jon had