2135.Regency Council (Part 2)
"Isn't Trade Federation our ally? We shouldn't sit back and watch our allies be attacked, right?" Tang Yun gave his own opinion.
Francis-Underwood coughed dryly and said, "Your Majesty the Regent, Trade Federation's power structure is very complicated. They can indeed be said to be our allies, but at the same time they are also serving Galactic Empire. For example, because With the existence of Trade Federation, Galactic Empire can easily enslave and plunder the resources of Mid Rim and Outer Rim Territories. Therefore, there are many battleships in the Galactic Empire's huge fleet, which were actually built with the indirect help of Trade Federation."
"Then aren't we going to help?" Tang Yun asked again.
"I think we cannot bear the risk of starting a war with the Galactic Empire right now. We have many fleets still in Unknown Regions, and Unknown Regions is facing The threat has not been completely eliminated. In addition, if Grand Duke is not here, it will be a disaster for us if we start a war." Francis-Underwood said.
Ling Liang expressed a different opinion, "But if we don't do anything, I don't think Trade Federation has the ability to defend their main planet in Core Worlds. Once Trade Federation is annexed by the Galactic Empire, then Galactic Empire's strength will be even stronger. This is also very bad for us."
Francis-Underwood thought for a while and said, "Trade Federation has been relocating their technology and assets to Northern Territory in the past few years, so even if the worst happens, Duchy of Dawn will still retain some of Trade Federation's assets."
Priestess knows more about things on the other side of the galaxy, she said, "Trade Federation's greatest value is not their assets, but their influence and navigation data on Outer Rim Territories. At that time, Separatist Movement of Count Dooku might not have been able to spread like Outer Rim Territories at all if it weren't for the support of Trade Federation. So, we had to do something."
"Newt Gunray has been firmly on the side of Duchy of Dawn since the second half of Clone Wars. Now they are under attack. If we do nothing, then our other allies will also be chilled." Qi Jian said.
After getting the prompt from Adele-Ulan, Tang Yun turned to Matt-Hona and asked, "General Matt, if we want to send troops to interfere with Trade Federation's affairs, what will happen?"
Matt-Hona expressed solemn expressions, "First of all, Galactic Empire has assembled heavy troops in Kira planet and Fondor Planet, just to contain our two enemies in the Yago-Dur system and Eriadu system If we don't have any plan to directly attack, the garrison in these two places will be deployed to contain our main fleet with superior force and drag us into a long-term battle. And to deal with Trade Federation, Galactic Empire does not need to use forces from these two directions."
He continued, "Secondly, once we take the initiative to attack, it will be what Galactic Empire wants in terms of public opinion. Because it will be us who initiate the war, and the righteousness of the war will be with the Galactic Empire In this way, the people in our country will have doubts about this war and even oppose it. In the end, because the core planet of Trade Federation is in Core Worlds, we do not have the power to really reinforce them."
"What should we do?" Tang Yun asked.
"Reject Newt Gunray's request for help, and then use the name of humanitarian aid to reduce Trade Federation's losses as much as possible." Francis-Underwood said.
"What do you think InterGalactic Banking Clan will think of us once we do this? What about SoloSub Corporation? What about Rendili StarDrive?" Helmut-Zemo retorted.
"This is something that can't be helped!" Francis-Underwood shouted impatiently, "Do we have the ability to enter Core Worlds to help? If you give me a feasible method, then I will also agree to help Trade Federation do it!"
At this time, Army General Xian Hui, who rarely spoke, suddenly spoke up and said, "Indeed, it is very stupid to send troops directly. We have not even started mobilization. Relying on standing troops and supplies is simply not enough to meet the needs of the war. However, even so, we still have ways to help Trade Federation."
"Do you have any idea? General." Ling Liang asked Xian Hui very politely, because Xian Hui was actually her senior and old leader.
Xian Hui nodded and pointed out one word, "Rebel Alliance."
About an hour into the meeting, Newt Gunray, who was waiting anxiously outside the door like an ant on a hot pot, was finally notified and allowed to enter the venue.
Newt Gunray almost kicked the door open and rushed in.
Then at the first glance, he saw the holographic projection of Tang Xiao at the top of the conference room. Tang Yun had left at this moment, and Adele-Ulan were also sitting on the conference table, next to the projection of Tang Xiao.
Tang Xiao, who was in the projection, was looking at him with cold eyes. Newt Gunlay was like a mouse seeing a cat, and he curled up, "Big...Grand Duke..."
"Sit down." 'Tang Xiao' said coldly.
"Yes... yes." Newt Gunray didn't dare to express his anger. He quickly sat down and lowered his head, not even daring to take another look.
There was no way, Tang Xiao left too much terror in his mind.
Tang Xiao continued, "As for Trade Federation being attacked by the Galactic Empire, we have made a decision - Duchy of Dawn will not send troops."
"Grand Duke... No way... If this happens... if this happens, we are really doomed!" Newt Gunray quickly raised his head and said loudly.
However, in the next second, a powerful the Force grabbed his neck and forced him down on the seat. He was so horrified that he didn't realize that it was actually Priestess who did this.
"Shut up!" Tang Xiao said, "Ling Liang, tell him your plan!"
"Yes, Grand Duke." Ling Liang stood up, first gave a military salute to the projection of Tang Xiao, then turned to Newt Gunray and said coldly, "Mr. Gunray. You should know, Trade Federation The places where is currently being attacked are all in the galaxy Core Worlds. What are your reasons for thinking that we can directly send troops from Outer Rim Territories to attack Core Worlds?"
Newt Gunray was already covered in cold sweat, and he quickly said, "No... I didn't mean that, Grand Duke... Under the current situation, we have nothing to do!"
"With Trade Federation's current garrison situation and defense facilities on those core planets, how long do you think we can last?" Ling Liang asked again.
"At most... no more than three months at most..." Newt Gunray replied tremblingly.