250. Failed Summit (Part 2)
"In that case, for the safety of our fleet, we Trade Federation will refuse to go to any planet that we think is risky without effective protection." The representative of Trade Federation said with a sneer.
"This is impossible! If this is the case, what will happen to our planet? How will the food we import be shipped?" Rodian planet MP Onaconda-Farr jumped up at once.
"That's right, then you ask the Speaker." Representative Trade Federation glanced at Representative Fall as if he were a despicable bug.
"I emphasize again that this is absolutely no reason for you to trample on Rusan Treaty! The warships built under the existing treaty are completely sufficient for escort!" Phineas-Valorum said.
"I don't think so. After all, the performance of the mercenaries called by Galactic Republic in Malastare was not good at all. After seeing the advertisement of Fourth Group, we Corporate Alliance have ordered 5 Revenge-class destroyers." Parcel Argent, the governor of the Corporate Alliance, said in a strange tone.
Phineas-Valorum obviously hasn't figured out what Fourth Group's advertisement is about. At this time, his assistant whispered a few words to him, and his face turned livid!
He usually focuses on government affairs, but he didn't even know that a company called Fourth Group was advertising with Battle of Malastare Canyon's actual combat video! The advertisements are all full of pictures of Fourth Group battleships with superior performance beating Galactic Republic spaceships!
Republic Army people's blood and sacrifices were actually used by these businessmen for advertising!!
With a bang, Valorum punched the podium, but could not say a word. Malastare's dispute was indeed fought by Galactic Republic's local defense fleet in the name of mercenaries. He absolutely cannot admit it. And you said it would be fine if they won, but Battle of Malastare Canyon Republic fleet fought extremely ugly. If Jedi Knight hadn't taken action, even their flagship, the Dreadnought-class heavy cruiser, would have been sunk!
If that's the case, it's really a joke.
Over there, Parcell Argent was still unreasonable and continued to mock, "So, now even mercenaries can own Dreadnought-class heavy cruiser, which is a 600-meter large battleship! His Excellency the Chancellor How can you say that the 200-meter battleship specified by Rusan Treaty can protect our routes?"
But when he said these words, Judicial Fleet's military representative looked at him and pretended not to hear him.
Representatives of the InterGalactic Banking Clan, Fod-Tonis, said calmly, "Furthermore, conducting an economic census on Outer Rim Territories will require a lot of manpower and material resources. Even if taxation starts then, it will inevitably cause financial pressure on these planets. Will these planets agree?"
"Republic Judicial Fleet will ensure the safety of Outer Rim Territories." Phineas-Valorum's tone became cold. He glanced at representative Judicial Fleet, but the other party still made no statement.
"I think even now, Judicial Fleet cannot guarantee the safety of Outer Rim Territories." Fod-Tonis has said it very euphemistically, but the meaning is basically in place.
It's almost like giving Valorum another slap in the face.
"Asshole!! It's not your turn to tell what happened to Republic Judicial Fleet!!" A majestic old man in a general's uniform jumped up and pointed at Fod's nose and scolded him.
He belongs to the Stark Old Veterans Association. This is a veterans' association because a small war broke out in 44BBY more than ten years ago, called Stark Hyperspace War. This is also the largest war that Galactic Republic has experienced in recent years, so many fighting heroes were born in this war.
When these people retired from the army, veterans associations came into being. There are also many soldiers Noble House in it, as well as many fighting heroes, whose influence in the military and politics is considerable. And to a large extent, they also represent what the military means.
Seeing that the military had said this, Fod-Tonis borrowed the donkey from the slope and smiled politely and sat down again.
At this time, someone finally stood up and spoke for Phineas-Valorum. Sheev-Senator Palpatine stood up, smiled humbly, and said, "I hope everyone will calm down, especially you, Parcell Argent, this is not a good look, you know."
His words seemed to have magic power, and the noisy venue actually became much quieter. Parcell Argent also sat back in his seat, no longer sarcastic.
Palpatine continued, "I think, no matter how many reasons you have, the Rusan Conference agreement does exist, and it is the direction of Galactic Republic in the past thousand years. Maybe this agreement does seem a bit outdated now, but objectively speaking, violating this agreement is a violation of Republic Constitution. Do you really want to bear the consequences?"
Then he looked at the representative of Trade Federation and asked calmly, "And you Trade Federation, would you rather let your billions of employees sit around and get paid for nothing every day, or stop those commercial routes, just to get angry with Galactic Republic?"
The representative of Trade Federation muttered a few words in the dialect of Neimoidia and sat down.
"Fourth Group, all advertisements should be withdrawn immediately. You should know what I am talking about." Palpatine looked in the direction of Glosse-Shelbia and continued.
Glosse-Shelbia kept in mind Tang Xiao's instructions and saw that the representative of Trade Federation did not continue to make trouble, so she did not say more. She just stood up and bowed deeply to Palpatine to express her attitude.
Although she was accused in person, Glosse was not frustrated at all. On the contrary, she was a little excited.
You must know that this is Commerce Summit, the highest-level event in the galaxy! In such a venue, even if you get scolded in front of you, it's still a good thing!
At least you showed your face.
You see, the whole galaxy now knows that there is a company that dares to advertise directly with a video of Galactic Republic fleet being beaten. This is better than 1 billion yuan in advertising fees.
The first day of the meeting finally broke up unhappy, and many representatives returned to their respective mansions to rest. Naturally, there are countless undercurrents surging underground, including those who communicate secretly, inquire about information, and collude with gangs.
Everyone felt that the second day's meeting was when the conflicts in all aspects completely exploded. Some participants even started doing tongue massages overnight, preparing to put their tongues to good use at tomorrow's meeting, regardless of whether they were qualified to speak.
However, on the second day, when all the representatives gathered again to prepare for the meeting, it really exploded!!
boom!!! A violent explosion lifted the last fig leaf of Galactic Republic!