2496. Illusion and civil strife
"Taking over the command of Death Star? Can such a thing really be done?" Silas-Tagge frowned, expressing disbelief.
"Now Imperial army is clearing those Geonosians. No Geonosians on Tarassia will survive. In other words, no one in the entire galaxy can complete the construction work of Death Star... except us!" Orman-Tagge said solemnly.
"But building Death Star requires huge funds and materials, which we cannot afford." Silas-Tagge said.
"It is built by the Cutting-Edge Technology Alliance, which is equivalent to the joint responsibility of multiple military-industrial complexes including Kuat Drive Yards. No problem." Orman-Tagge said, "I just took the initiative to see His Majesty the Emperor after the parliamentary meeting, under huge pressure, and told him this idea."
Having said this, the smile on Orman-Tagge's face could not be stopped. It is not difficult to imagine the situation at that time. The extremely furious Palpatine scolded everyone and even executed several congressmen on the spot. However, he Orman-Tagge was able to go alone and talk to Palpatine without being punished.
Just this point alone, doesn't it also explain his completely different status in front of His Majesty the Emperor?
"Although His Majesty the Emperor was still very angry at the time, he obviously appreciated my plan very much. He even told me that if I can complete Death Star project, then I will get what I want! Hahahaha!" Orman-Tagge couldn't help but dance when he said this.
"Hahahaha... I have mentioned what I want to His Majesty many times! Only I can share your Majesty's worries. I am the one who has the ability and qualifications to serve Your Majesty! Hahahaha... In other words, once we complete the construction work of Death Star, in the entire Galactic Empire, I will be one person below ten thousand people!" Orman-Tagge became more and more excited as he spoke. He clenched his fists and waved them in the air, "Dass-Vader, that crazy 'wizard', can only be abandoned in a deserted corner with his little anti-gravity trick! The so-called the Force is just a lie! Only industry, only industry is the real power!!"
Silas-Tagge nodded and said, "If the power of the Cutting-Edge Technology Alliance can be mobilized, I think it can be done."
"We will hold a company high-level summit tomorrow to announce this matter to everyone. From today on, all the resources of the family and the company will be invested in the construction of Death Star!" Orman-Tagge said sternly.
"Wow! Should I say that this guy is really stupid or is he pretending not to understand anything?" A blond girl in a red dress stood behind Orman-Tagge, covering her mouth and exclaimed.
"Sigh... He has completely fallen under the temptation of power. Now he can't see anything else in his eyes. All he sees... is power." Sanya-Tagge was wearing a very plain long dress with very simple materials. She looked at her eldest son in front of her, shook her head and sighed, "Didn't he realize that Palpatine actually didn't give him any promise?"
"You will get what you want! Hahahahaha!" Luna-Huan imitated Palpatine's tone in a very exaggerated way, and then laughed so hard.
"I think it's not that he doesn't know, but his passion for power makes him selectively ignore these bad judgments about him." Luna-Meng said lightly.
Sanya-Tagge shook his head and sighed, "But... I think he can still succeed this time."
"Oh? Are you Tagge family all such idiots?" Luna-Huan asked.
Sanya-Tagge's expression was very heavy. She said, "It's not that they can't see it, but that they have to do it."
She clutched her chest with at least E in great pain, and said heartbrokenly, "In order to support Orman-Tagge in power, they did not hesitate to murder my predecessor patriarch. And Orman-Tagge Reciprocating the favor has given them huge benefits... They cannot turn back. Once they oppose Orman-Tagge, their legitimacy will be questioned. If that happens, they will be charged with murdering patriarch."
"So, compared to being liquidated themselves, they would rather let the entire Tagge Company and Tagge family follow the unrealistic ambitions of Orman-Tagge towards Abyss." Luna-Meng concluded lightly.
"Yes." Sanya-Tagge took a deep breath to calm down his excitement.
"So, are you planning to take action?" Luna-Meng turned to look at Sanya and asked.
Sanya-Tagge nodded and said, "Yes. I will take action after Orman-Tagge holds the company meeting tomorrow. We cannot let these moths completely destroy the foundation left by our ancestors."
The three of them stood carelessly in front of Orman-Tagge and Silas-Tagge, commenting on their actions. However, these two people were completely unaware and were just talking about the next action plan.
"However, I think there may be big obstacles for Adelaide-Tagge. She has always held on to the company's finances, preventing us from expanding quickly." Silas-Tagge said.
"Indeed... she will not agree to this plan." Orman-Tagge pondered.
Adelaide-Tagge (Adelaide Tagge) is a branch of Tagge family. She is the niece of Sanya-Tagge, which is also the cousin of Orman-Tagge. Currently, she and her husband Felix-Tagge (Felix Tagge) jointly serve as Minister of Finance of Tagge Company and are in charge of the financial power.
Moreover, within the management structure of Tagge Company, Finance Department is a relatively independent department. He will not participate in company decision-making, but has independent approval authority for all company expenditures.
This is also a structure established by the founders of Tagge Company Tarzan-Tagge 200 years ago to ensure that the finances of a family company like theirs will not cause irreparable consequences due to the temporary incompetence of patriarch.
After Orman-Tagge took over the family affairs, although he used a lot of family company resources in the process of creating Cutting-Edge Technology Alliance, this project was approved by Adelaide-Tagge. She agreed to this huge expenditure only because she approved of the investment, not because she was in cahoots with Orman-Tagge like everyone else, so she protected each other.
Adelaide-Tagge did not participate in the murder of Sanya-Tagge. Naturally, she would not have any other thoughts about Orman-Tagge. In her case, there are only corporate interests.
So Orman-Tagge is having a huge headache now.
Because to meet the requirements of Palpatine, if he continues to build Death Star, he will need to use very huge family resources, and the only reason for him to use these resources is for his ambition. In other words, he is selling out the interests of his company and family in exchange for Emperor Palpatine's favor.
It is absolutely impossible for Adelaide-Tagge to agree to such a thing.
"How about... let's kill her..." Silas-Tagge made a gesture of wiping her neck.
"You can't kill her directly. This matter... must be done by her husband, Felix-Tagge... You plan this matter, and I will go to Adelaide-Tagge to discuss it first." Orman-Tagge nodded.
"Asshole!! Are you crazy? How could you do such a thing!!" Sanya-Tagge couldn't bear it anymore, and he roared loudly at Orman-Tagge.
However, her voice was not heard by Orman-Tagge at all. He just walked out with deep thoughts.
"Asshole... bastard... Why do I have such a son..." Sanya-Tagge fell to his knees weakly, covering his face and letting out a dull sob, "He will destroy the company and destroy the family... If this continues, all of us will die in this war... Why! Why is this happening! Why!!!"
"Then, shall we follow?" Luna-Huan pointed at Orman-Tagge's back and said.
"I know Adelaide. She will never agree to Orman's wishful thinking proposal. What I'm worried about now is Felix-Tagge...Adelaide's husband." Sanya-Tagge said, "We must understand what Felix thinks, and I don't trust him. All along, the person who has really been in charge of the Finance Department is Adelaide, and Felix is just a useless dude."
"I highly doubt what kind of mentality you have in proposing such a project, Mr. Orman. From any point of view, this is a suicidal project. Let me tell you bluntly, if you do this, it will destroy the company." On the other side of the headquarters building, a woman's cold voice rejected Orman-Tagge's proposal very coldly.
Moreover, the very unfamiliar and cold title of "Mr. Orman" also showed her position and attitude.
This is a tall woman in her early 30s. She has long golden hair, a beautiful appearance, but an expression as cold as ice.
She is Adelaide-Tagge, the Finance Department supervisor of Tagge Company.
The expression on Orman-Tagge's face was very ugly. He was about to achieve his goal and replace Das-Vader as the top assistant in front of His Majesty Palpatine, becoming Empire's Second-in-Command! But now, this bitch stopped her from taking the last step! Absolutely unforgivable!
But he still couldn't turn away directly, so he patiently explained, "The construction of Death Star is related to the future of the Empire, and it is also related to the future of our family. I do understand that this project will use most of the company's resources, and there is no short-term benefit in sight. Benefit... but believe me, the political benefits we will get from it are very huge. Through this project, we will get the command of Death Star! You know, this is a super weapon that can directly destroy any planet! With this thing in our hands, we will be the first family in the galaxy!"
"Unfortunately, Mr. Orman." Adelaide-Tagge shook his head and said, "All your ideals and expectations for the DS-1 combat space station project are assumptions. His Majesty the Emperor did not promise to hand over the command of Death Star to you, nor did it promise to give our family and company any actual benefits because of this project."
Her slender, jade-white fingers with lavender nail polish were lightly tapping on the table, "In that case, from my perspective, all I see is a huge Blackhole that will consume all the family's resources."
"It's not just our family! Kuat Drive Yards and Corellia Engineering Company will all participate! We will promote this project in the name of the Cutting-Edge Technology Alliance! The cost will be shared, and our strength will be stronger!" Orman-Tagge said loudly.
"Two questions." Adelaide stretched out two fingers coldly, "First, how do you ensure that Kuat Drive Yards and their military-industrial complex will listen to you? Second, Cutting-Edge Technology Alliance is an organization directly affiliated with the Empire. This alliance itself does not have any assets, but is promoted by the Empire Then, even if the goal is achieved through this organization and Death Star is completed, what key role can you play in it? How can you guarantee that His Majesty the Emperor will hand over a super weapon like Death Star to your command?"
"No! His Majesty the Emperor told me! He will meet all my requirements!" Orman-Tagge raised his voice, he was already furious.
"What requirements do you meet? Will I give you a salary increase?" Adelaide-Tagge mocked.
Then she stood up, made a gesture of invitation toward the door, and said, "That's enough, Mr. Orman. The company Finance Department will not approve this project. Please come back."
"You..." Orman-Tagge clenched his fists and his muscular chest heaved violently. He was completely angry.
But Adelaide still looked as cold as ice, looking at him coldly without any expression.
"Hmph!!" Orman-Tagge snorted heavily and slammed the door.
After he left, Adelaide took a deep breath and slumped down on the chair exhausted, rubbing his temples, almost exhausted.
At this time, a boy about eleven or twelve years old ran in. He looked at Adelaide-Tagge and said loudly, "Mother! That guy Domina is so hateful! I fell in love with that set of crystal decorations smuggled from Christophsis, but she didn't give it to me!!"
Adelaide-Tagge said tiredly, "That thing is Domina's birthday gift, not for you. And... even if it is really given to you, you will just smash the expensive decoration."
"This is different, mother! The sound made by smashing such a precious thing is clearer!" The little boy grabbed Adelaide's dress, "I don't care! You must give me this thing! You want it now!!"