199. Naboo Changes (Part 2)
Palpatine had an inexplicable smile on his lips and said lightly, "Valorum is not smart enough, that's true... But according to the rumors I heard, now Phineas-Valorum has changed his mind... He wants to make a deal with those business giants. And the content of the deal is to release the restrictions on the arms of those giants..."
"Then what? Will this allow Trade Federation to have battleships overnight? Even if those slow merchant ships are equipped with cannons, they are still a bunch of targets in front of my N-1 starfighter!" Als-Veruna said.
"Although I believe this, is it not good to continue to stimulate Trade Federation like this... You know, Hego-Damask II who supports them is not an easy person to mess with." Palpatine replied.
It felt really bad to be thrown cold water on my excitement. Als-Veruna waved his hand impatiently, "You worry too much! Senator Palpatine! Every time I talk about this content, you object, object, object! Trade Federation and Hego so invincible in your eyes? Be confident! We must do something and face the difficulties! Then I can continue to lead Naboo to make more projects that will make the people of the entire planet proud!
Palpatine looked at Veruna's performance with a sideshow expression, and there was even a trace of pity in his eyes. Of course he opposed Veruna every time to resist Trade Federation and Hego, but he understood Veruna better, a person who was ambitious, farsighted, and capable.
The more he opposes and emphasizes the power of Trade Federation, the more resentment he will arouse in Veruna's heart, thus secretly pushing him towards the opposition of Trade Federation and Hego.
In this way, even if Veruna accidentally leaks something or someone uses other means to find out his inner thoughts, there will never be any suspicion on him - because after all, he has been opposing it, right?
As for the N-1 starfighter? Doesn't the idiot in front of him know that this project has put Naboo's fragile finances on the verge of bankruptcy? Palpatine looked at him coldly. The N-1 starfighter will not bring any change. Naboo will become a victim of that grand plan and sound the final death knell for Galactic Republic!
But it's almost done. We've seen enough theater. Some actors... it's time to take their final bow...
"Then... let's see what happens next. Don't worry, His Majesty the King, I am always on your side." Palpatine said lightly, "By the way, Hego-Damask II was at Muunilinst yesterday appears, and he will soon accompany Trade Federation's Newt Gunray to Coruscant to discuss reaching an agreement with Valorum. We need to continue to pay attention to this matter..."
Palpatine said it very naturally, but to Als-Veruna, it sounded like a slap in the face!
He only felt a bucket of cold water pouring down from head to toe. His whole body was so cold and stiff that he couldn't even move his toes. As for Palpatine's non-stop analysis of New Deal's policies from Phineas-Valorum and the alliance between Trade Federation and InterGalactic Banking Clan, he didn't listen to a word of it.
What's going on? Hego... He is at Muunilinst? What about... the nuclear bomb? What about Sojourn Planet?
As if the knife was not severe enough, Palpatine added calmly, "Yesterday, the border post of Galactic Republic detected an abnormal energy burst. Republic Judicial Fleet is sending people to investigate. However, Judicial Fleet will be dispatched for this trivial matter. I guess they have made it clear that they do not support Phineas-Valorum... Hmm? Your Majesty Veruna? Your Majesty Veruna?"
Als-Veruna was already slumped on the stool on the balcony, staring blankly at the sky without saying a word.
Palpatine smiled slightly, "Please slowly enjoy the glory brought to you by the N-1 starfighter. I have some small things that I need to leave for a while. Princess Amidala Padmé-Naberrie There will be a rally in the afternoon to raise funds for refugee relief activities. I have already promised to stand up for her. I heard that Claire-Underwood from Outer Rim Mutual Aid Fund will also be there... I won't accompany you."
A week later, Tang Xiao ended his studies, bid farewell to Das-Pregas and returned to Endor system.
After boarding the hangar of Glory mothership, he was accompanied by his entourage back to his office, where he stretched greatly.
It's really been a long time since he last visited Das-Pregas, formally accepted him as his disciple, accepted Book of Sith, and built his own Lightsaber. He seemed to have never stopped for a moment.
The succession was Battle of Malastare Canyon, then Endor system destroyed the Kash-Garulan battle, and then a series of plans for Black Sun were launched non-stop.
After that, he went to Das-Pregas for the second time and got his own name of Sith - Das-Malthael, and then studied his research from Pregas.
Two or three months have passed in a flash, and now everything has been arranged in all directions, and I can finally take a break.
Tang Xiao leaned on the sofa in his office and fell asleep unknowingly.
A cold and silky hand reached out, gently massaged his temples, and skillfully scratched his eye sockets, and then pressed his cheeks and bridge of nose.
Tang Xiao knew who it was, but he just remained motionless, enjoying the beauty's gentle service.
Ailiya-Isabel gently massaged Tang Xiao to help remove the fatigue from his body. As she moved, she hummed an unknown song.
Very earthy, very simple, but very nice to listen to. With her silver bell-like voice, Tang Xiao quickly became immersed in it, as if walking on a country road, the surrounding wheat fields were rippled with golden waves in the wind, and the scent of earth came to your nostrils.
I really miss this feeling...
Tang Xiao opened his eyes, looked at the time, and found that he had slept for 3 hours. According to Galactic Standard Time, it is already 7 o'clock in the evening, almost evening.
A faint fragrance floated into his nostrils. Tang Xiao lowered his head and saw Ailiya-Isabel lying on his knees, already asleep.
The faint dark circles on her face showed that she had not slept well in the past few days since Tang Xiao left.
Indeed, in such a completely strange planet, with no relatives and the only person she knew was not here, she could only live every day cautiously, walking on thin ice.
As for the previous battle to annihilate Kash-Garulan, she should have witnessed that tragic killing in her bedroom. One can imagine how terrified she was...
And now, Tang Xiao is back, the only person she can rely on is back.