1089. Desperate Galactic Republic (Part 2)
"We... will definitely win." When Master Windu said these words, he felt unspeakably uncomfortable, because these words were equivalent to juxtaposing him with Sith Lord, and then he had to comfort him and encourage him?
Immediately, Master Windu took a deep breath and built a line of defense named 'Everything for the Republic' deep in his heart, and then said, "In the battle of Delon system, we have destroyed a large number of Separatists battleships, and our mobile fleet will have an absolute advantage. This war is far from being decided."
Palpatine shook his head and said, "We can defeat Separatist fleet, and then what? In fact, we all know that among Modell Sector, Master Yoda should be the winner."
Master Windu's face changed, he knew what Palpatine wanted to say.
"We do not have the power to occupy those planets. Although "Military Creation Act" allows us to recruit billions of soldiers, these soldiers can only guard their respective planets and do not have the possibility of defeating the robot army in an offensive battle." Palpatine really led the topic in this direction, "The interruption of Clone Trooper's supply is the most fatal result for us. I can't think of how else we can win."
Master Windu said, "Now we have deployed 2.4 million Clone Trooper on the front line. If Gali is used properly, we can still push the front to Outer Rim Territories. This is to maintain the unity of Galactic Republic. Not recognizing the Separatists regime should be our bottom line."
"In Modell Sector, Master Yoda won every battle, but the final result was that he had to withdraw from there and lost his troops." Palpatine said, "Separatists is taking advantage of our kindness, but our kindness brings sacrifices to our soldiers at all levels. This should not be like this."
He continued, "On Eriadu, billions of people have starved to death because of the siege of Separatists. Billions of people! This is equivalent to the population of a medium-sized planet, starving to death like this! Is this right?"
"So, you should have come to a conclusion, right? His Excellency the Chancellor." Master Windu's face darkened.
"With restrictions, Orbital Bombardment targeting military targets should be allowed. This is the best way I can think of." Palpatine admitted it very calmly.
"Orbital Bombardment exceeding the rated power will cause irreversible damage to the planet's atmosphere." Master Windu said coldly.
"We can no longer win this war 'cleanly', I think you should understand." Palpatine said, "I will promote the implementation of this bill in the near future, which will relax the restrictions on the frontline fleet Orbital Bombardment. In order to ensure that Orbital Bombardment is controlled within a safe range, I hope that when bombing, a Jedi Knight must be present to supervise that this bombing will not exceed the limit."
"What are you talking about! Are you asking Jedi Knight to give Orbital Bombardment's orders?!" Master Windu was immediately furious. It was the greatest restraint that he did not draw his sword immediately.
"It is naturally possible to let General Republic Navy issue this order." Palpatine just smiled slightly, "Moreover, if Jedi Knight, who is commanding the battle, thinks that the battle situation allows it, there is no need to execute Orbital Bombardment, right? I have always maintained the greatest trust in Jedi Order. The switch is in your hands..."
Master Windu tried his best to suppress his anger, but he still gritted his teeth and burst into tears, "So, are you just confirming that this bill will be passed? His Excellency the Chancellor! To what extent do you control the parliament?!"
"According to the poll, I should indeed be able to get a majority of votes on this motion." Palpatine still maintained a kind smile. "As for control, no, that doesn't exist. From the beginning to the end, all I have is an innocent heart, and I am very lucky that my ideas can be supported by many congressmen."
"Then after the war is over, how can you, with such power, guarantee that you will return power to the people?" Master Windu asked fiercely.
"We are still very far away from victory, Master Windu, very, far away..." Palpatine said seriously, "Because this war can only end with Galactic Republic's victory. I believe Xin, under the leadership of Jedi Order, this day will come. And I will provide you with all the support I can in the parliament, and then I will naturally give up all my power in Galactic Republic Senate."
Master Windu stared hard into Palpatine's eyes, while the latter just stared at him as calmly as water, without any fear or any feeling of guilt.
Immediately, Master Windu turned around suddenly and walked out of the control center.
A civilian employee who accidentally blocked his path was pushed away by him and fell to the ground.
Windu walked quickly, the anger in his heart could not be increased, and besides the anger, there was even... despair.
At the same time, among Jedi Temple, Master Yoda opened his eyes, stood up and looked in the direction of the Supreme Strategic Command building, feeling the despair deep in Master Windu's heart. He felt extremely heavy, holding his chest and slowly shaking his head, saying to himself, "... the last hope, maybe you are. Obi-Wan-Kenobi."
At this moment, Confederacy of Independent Systems was immersed in a short, crazy gluttonous feast.
After Sothropp Corporation, Kastel, Salust, and Freedom Dark Volunteer Engineering Corps left Merchant Guilds one after another, this once prosperous corporate giant declined almost overnight.
Most of its factories are supervised by Confederacy of Independent Systems, and the previous poison pill plan carried out to resist the acquisition also plunged Merchant Guilds's own operations into chaos.
The so-called poison pill plan is a plan that is used by a company to harm others and not benefit itself when faced with a hostile takeover. In short, it is to expand its non-performing assets, increase the cost of acquisition, and reduce the benefits of the takeover, thereby forcibly preventing the takeover.
And once this starts, it means that Merchant Guilds is no longer the top corporate giant it once was.
But people like Tang Xiao, Count Dooku, Thorn Hill, and Newt Gunray did not intend to let her go.
Hutt Solger Vossadi Begin was assassinated in Nal Hutta's lair. The assassin left no clues. There was nothing except Begin's body, which had a small hole in his chest, but his heart had long been crushed.
Shu-Mai and Bei Jin have been colluding for a long time. Through him, he conducts a large number of slave trade and black market smuggling trade to make huge profits. At the same time, he also has the support of Hutt. Now that Bei Jin is dead, those around him immediately take action.
A feast of dismemberment of Merchant Guilds has officially begun!