228. Industrial giant
Tang Xiao was originally in a bad mood when he came out of Das-Pregas. Now that the assistant handed over this target, he immediately wanted to have a seizure.
He spoke without anger or authority. Whether as Sith or as a leader, his current momentum was definitely not something ordinary people could bear.
The assistant was already covered in cold sweat and trembling all over. He quickly knelt down and explained, "No... that's not what I mean... manager. This is the accumulation of technology, not to build these warships immediately..."
"Get up and talk." Tang Xiao said calmly.
The assistant stood up and continued to explain, "Puppet-class drone mothership is for us to build an aircraft carrier in the future to accumulate technology, and the ion cannon destroyer is to further enhance the firepower of our fleet. In addition, Apocalypse-class light cruiser is for..."
"Who submitted this plan? Let me guess, it wasn't Chi Jianjun, right?" Tang Xiao asked before he could finish.
The assistant lowered his head and whispered, "No... it was submitted by Carl Si-Walton of High Command... Some of his opinions conflict with Professor Chi..."
Tang Xiao smiled coldly, Fourth Civilization is not a big man, but now there is actually a factional fight? He snorted coldly, "It's good to have different opinions, but what about the proposal that obviously goes against the established plan I put forward? So, Carl Si-Walton thinks that my decision to suspend the development of large warships is wrong?"
"No... no! I don't think he would be like this..." The assistant's clothes were soaked in cold sweat again.
"Tell my words to Carl Si-Walton. His punishment is to be confined for a week. If he does it again next time, he will commit suicide. That's it." Tang Xiao dropped these words and walked away.
"Yes!"
After coming to the office and reviewing the urban development strategy reported by Chief Ministry of the Interior Daphne-Clement, Tang Xiao looked at the entry messages waiting for his instructions, and then connected to a communication.
The holographic projection of Francis-Underwood appeared. He bowed to Tang Xiao first, and then said, "Phineas-Valenlen is preparing to Eriadu The planet (Eriadu) holds a trade summit. This trade summit will invite major corporate giants in the galaxy and other influential organizations to participate, aiming to resolve existing disputes, initiate dialogue, and get Galactic Republic back on track."
A sneer appeared on the corner of Tang Xiao's mouth, "This meeting will not lead to anything. You can refer to the main opinions of Trade Federation at the meeting to decide our current diplomatic strategy. I have only one request - to further unbundle our industrial capabilities. Don't just use our power in the black market. We need orders from official channels."
"You seem to think this meeting is a victory for Trade Federation?" Francis asked.
"Yes, and no. But what I need to remind you is..." Tang Xiao stretched out his thumb and scratched his neck.
Francis nodded thoughtfully, and then said, "Recently Sheev-Palpatine once again revealed his idea of letting us enter Galactic Senate. According to my judgment, he is probably serious."
Tang Xiao nodded, "According to his plan, the time is approaching. If he wants to impeach Phineas-Valorum and then replace him, he must get enough votes. As long as you continue to show your value in this regard, sooner or later he will hand us an olive branch."
"Rim Faction Senator's opinion is very important, and I am closer to them now. But in fact, I think Rim Faction Senator's votes themselves are part of Palpatine's plan, and what he needs should be the votes of other factions."
"For example?"
"Quat Planet, Rendili Planet, Corellia... these old industrial planets and the support of the huge industrial giants behind them!" Francis-Underwood became serious, "But we must What needs to be understood is that these old-line industrial planets simply look down on other political entities in the galaxy, and they disdain to participate in any factional struggles, because they know that no matter how the galaxy changes, their own status will always be rock-solid, so their only purpose in participating in politics is to protect their own interests."
Tang Xiao pondered for a while, and then said, "If my guess is correct, Palpatine should have already started his plan for these industrial giants. However, my understanding in this regard is not particularly detailed, but I know a general direction. In Palpatine's future plan for his empire, one industrial giant is enough. And the one he chose is Kuat."
Francis nodded slightly, "So, Rendili and Corellia were abandoned?"
"Corellia is okay, because Corellian system has an abnormal 5 habitable planets. They are a comprehensive and powerful galaxy in themselves, and industry is only a part of their strength. Even if Palpatine becomes the emperor, Corellia will still have enough ability to ensure his status, so... you understand." Tang Xiao smiled slightly.
"I know what to do." Francis said, "I may use some small means next. I think the two people on Corellia will be very useful."
"Crimson Dawn's Dryden-Vos, and White Worm Gang's Madam Proxima? It doesn't matter, just go find them. The relationship between me and them is in the honeymoon period now, which is pretty good." Tang Xiao replied, "Use them to start publishing in advance It is a good choice. I can also remind you that the top leaders of Corellian system have always wanted to be independent. This is their deeply hidden political tendency, while Kuat's political tendency is towards a unified galaxy power. Relatively speaking, Rendili is the most businessman among the three."
"This is very useful information."
"Then, where are Yuri-Orlov?" Tang Xiao asked with a sigh.
Francis shook his head, "No, Jedi Order kept staring at him, and Jedi Master base-Adi-Mundi seemed He hated Yuri so much that he vented all his anger on Yuri. Driven by Master Mundi, Yuri was sentenced to life imprisonment."
"So, Cerea's mediation failed?" Tang Xiao said with a meaningful smile.
Francis also smiled and said, "I think Vitaly-Orlov should be more aware of this matter. In recent months, he has been moving around with almost no sleep, and he has lost weight. Don't worry, manager, Baron Zemo now has a plan, and we are all preparing for it. Yuri should be able to be released within half a year."
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[PS: In fact, in Xiao Jing's personal opinion, the prototype of Kuat Drive Yards is Desan's Krupp, while Corellia is more like California of United States.]
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