"Isn't the Trade Federation our ally? We shouldn't just stand by and watch an ally come under attack, should we?" Tang Yun offered her opinion.
Francis Underwood cleared his throat and said, "Your Excellency the Regent, the Trade Federation's power structure is extremely complicated. They can indeed be considered our ally, but at the same time, they also serve the Galactic Empire. For example, it is precisely because of the Trade Federation that the Galactic Empire can conveniently enslave the Mid Rim and plunder the resources of the Outer Rim Territories. Thus, quite a few warships in the Galactic Empire's massive fleet could only be built with the Trade Federation's indirect assistance."
"So we're not going to help?" Tang Yun asked again.
"I believe we cannot currently bear the risk of immediately going to war with the Galactic Empire. Many of our fleets are still in the Unknown Regions, and the threats there have not yet been fully eliminated. On top of that, the Grand Duke is absent. If war breaks out now, it would be a disaster for us," Francis Underwood said.
Ling Liang offered a different opinion. "But if we make no response at all, I do not believe the Trade Federation has the ability to hold onto its main planets in the Core Worlds. Once the Trade Federation is annexed by the Galactic Empire, the Empire will become even stronger. That would be equally disastrous for us."
After thinking for a moment, Francis Underwood said, "Over the past few years, the Trade Federation has been moving its technology and assets to the Northern Territory. So even if the worst happens, the Duchy of Dawn will still retain some of the Trade Federation's assets."
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