"So, both publicly and privately, these are the reasons I can confidently entrust the entire Duchy of Dawn Navy to you," Tang Xiao said. "In the defense plan for Annaj Planet, I suggest you include my power as well. Because if this invasion unfolds, some of the Galactic Republic's hidden forces will undoubtedly join in."
"I will plan on that basis. However, sir, you are the absolute core and Supreme Leader of the Duchy of Dawn. I still advise you to act with your personal safety as the priority," Matt Hona said.
"I have my own considerations. You need not concern yourselves with matters of the Force. I will handle them," Tang Xiao said.
"Yes..." Matt Hona replied solemnly, then asked, "Sir, regarding Volgograd-Kanidi..."
"Let me speak frankly to you about some things, as a friend," Tang Xiao interrupted him directly. "I do not believe Volgograd-Kanidi will rebel, but neither will I stop Helmut Zemo's investigation. After all, leaving rebellion aside for the moment, the seeds of independence in the Modell Sector are already an objective fact."
Matt Hona nodded.
"On the other hand, I can confidently hand the entire Duchy of Dawn Navy to you and trust every decision you make... but I likewise will not stop Zemo and the others from keeping watch on you. Because the state is the state, and I am myself," Tang Xiao said. "Many things do not merely require an explanation to me. They require an explanation to officials at every level throughout the Duchy of Dawn, and even to every citizen."
He turned around and looked coldly at Matt Hona. "A nation is a collection of interests. You cannot make everyone loyal to you, but if most people's interests align with those of the nation, then that nation is united. And interests