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At the same time as Fourth Civilization's fleet set off, Galactic Republic Capital Coruscant, a crucial meeting that could even be said to foreshadow the doom of Galactic Republic, was being prepared to hold.
Galaxy Senate Building.
This is a mushroom-shaped building. The huge circular dome is 2 kilometers in diameter, and the height of the entire building is more than 1 kilometer. The building is so strong that it can withstand planet-level impacts. In other words, when the firepower capable of destroying this building is brought down, basically the entire Coruscant will disappear.
In Coruscant, where every inch of land is worth an inch, and it can even be said that an inch of land is worth a pound of gold, Senate Building still retains a huge square covering an area of one million square meters around it. The square is very empty. Except for some small ancillary buildings, there are also some separate parks, including Equality Park, Justice Park, etc.
In these parks, hundreds of human statues are erected, representing the founders of each of Core Worlds among Galactic Republic. Of course, it is actually very ironic, because although Galactic Republic claims to be fair and just, those poor and backward Mid Rim and Outer Rim planets are not even qualified to have a statue in Parliament Square.
Inside Senate Building, on the 12th floor of the planet representative office.
Francis-Underwood finally adjusted his suit, smiled at each other and Claire-Underwood next to him, and pressed the doorbell of the office in front of him.
The door opened silently, and Sheev-Palpatine in gorgeous clothes greeted them enthusiastically, "Oh, I have been looking forward to your arrival since the morning, Mr. Francis, Ms. Claire."
"I'm flattered by your enthusiasm, Senator Palpatine." Francis said very appropriately.
"Hahahaha, I'm flattered by what you said. Mr. Francis, come on, come on, please sit down." Palpatine kindly helped Francis to the sofa. He had to sit down first, then he sat down and said with a smile, "You raising your voices for those poor Outer Rim Territories planets in the galaxy, in my opinion, is the greatest thing. In comparison, I am far inferior."
"This is also because we are dependent on each other. After all, we ourselves are also Outer Rim planets. So, since we have the ability, we should help others more, at least have more friends, right?" Francis's words are also flawless and have many meanings.
"Yes, I had hoped to help you for a long time, but it turned out to be self-defeating. Galactic Senate failed to pass the motion for Dawn Star Planet to enter the parliament. It really makes me feel guilty, so I can only do my best to give you a Some compensation." Palpatine said, "After Trade Federation's people wanted to follow Madam, I used some connections to prevent them from taking any further action. I hope it can be helpful to you."
"Haha, no wonder Trade Federation died down after that. It turned out to be Senator's help. We are grateful." Francis replied with a smile.
Palpatine changed the subject, "After that, Ms. Claire became famous in Outer Rim Territories, and Dawn Star Planet also benefited from it. We signed mutual aid contracts with several planets one after another, which I sincerely admire. I heard that you are helping Semirians develop new fighter jets?"
He began to hide his knives in his words, and he was showing off his intelligence network.
Francis smiled, "We are just a group of war refugees who have lost their memory. Fortunately, we rely on the production lines on some colonial spaceships to have a certain industrial capacity. So we can only try to come up with some usable things to exchange for the necessities of our lives so that we will not starve."
"This is what it should be." Palpatine nodded, "The previous incident taught Trade Federation a hard lesson, which is really satisfying. Later they found me and hoped to give you some compensation through practical actions. But I leave the decision to you. The person responsible for the last assassination was the secretary of Trade Federation regional director Luen Harkou. How to deal with that guy who cheated on others depends on your wishes."
"Oh? So Senator, what do you think?" Francis asked.
Palpatine opened his hands and said very generously, "It's up to you."
The smile on Francis's face gradually faded and became extremely serious, "I absolutely, absolutely cannot forgive the thing that hurt my wife! From then on, I swore that I would make this person pay the price! What's more, this is in the heart of Coruscant, Galactic Republic! Such a thing is tantamount to declaring war on freedom and democracy!"
But he changed the topic, "But I am very happy that Trade Federation was able to turn around and investigate and deal with the real culprit in time. Let this matter stop with this secretary. I demand that she be dealt with strictly and Trade Federation needs to publicly apologize."
Palpatine smiled and said, "Trade Federation is willing to lease an AA-9 large cargo ship to Dawn Star Planet for a nominal rent of 10,000 credits per year. And I can contact you By signing a trade cooperation agreement, you will be able to better help those Outer Rim planets, right? But I suggest you be more harsh and not let these capitalists bleed, they will not have a long memory."
"What I need most is a public apology." Francis said.
"I will convey it to you." Palpatine nodded, "Okay, let's talk about the next thing. Do you know about Malastare?"
"Corporate Alliance wants to increase the fuel tax in Malastare, right? Coruscant has been talking about it recently." Francis nodded.
"Actually, the root of this matter is that Galactic Republic wants to tax Outer Rim Territories. What do you think? Mr. Francis." Palpatine crossed his hands to support his chin, and stared at Francis with his eagle-like eyes.
Here comes the topic... Francis braced himself secretly, Tang Xiao had already told him Palpatine's plan, stance and process, but even if he knew this, he could never take it lightly when facing a politician of Palpatine's level.
He shook his head, "It is a good thing that Galactic Republic wants to tax Outer Rim Territories, but Galactic Republic also needs to shoulder the corresponding responsibility for taxation. In this regard, it is absolutely impossible for the current speaker Phineas-Valorum to do it. He is just a coward."
"Oh, I'm sorry to hear you comment on Chancellor Valorum like this." Palpatine shook his head unhappily, "We should help him."
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[Easter Egg Chapter Attached Picture 1: Galactic Republic Senate Building.]