2610. Tagge's flame (1)
Orman-Tagge was unwilling to give in. He asked the pilot to fly his ship Consular-class cruiser around Tarkin's battle station several times.
Under the special glasses, the scarred eyes were trembling.
He must make a decision for this, whether to give up the command of Death Star in exchange for the support of Wilhuff-Tarkin, or to have a head-on duel with the most popular celebrity on His Majesty the Emperor's side.
He must think carefully, because there are too many interests involved behind this.
Wilhuff-Tarkin, as the governor of the Galactic Empire Fourth Army, has great power, and the Tarkinism he proposed is also regarded as a standard by His Majesty the Emperor.
In many political turmoils, His Majesty the Emperor stood very firmly on the side of Wilhuff-Tarkin. No matter when he was the governor of the Eighteenth Army, he was beaten to the ground by Kingdom of Dawn. As a result, not only was he not punished, but he became Governor of the Fourth Army. From the fringe army guarding the border, they went directly to the core army guarding Core Worlds!
Moreover, Fondor Planet fell, and Wilhuff-Tarkin, who were originally responsible for the reinforcement mission, stood still and did not receive any punishment. Now the war over Eastern Territory and the destruction of the Eye of Palpatine can still be known based on the status of Orman-Tagge, but with such a big leak, Wilhuff-Tarkin is still as stable as a mountain!
Orman-Tagge never wants to confront such a person.
In his original political plan, he was supposed to win over Wilhuff-Tarkin and fight with him against Das-Vader. After all, the traditional military and political factions represented by Wilhuff-Tarkin have no essential conflict of interest with him. And as Cutting-Edge Technology Alliance, who provides technical support, often stands with the military.
But what Orman-Tagge didn't expect was that Death Star's command authority would be manipulated by Wilhuff-Tarkin.
Originally, he thought that with his own technical strength, as long as he had enough time, he could completely create Death Star. Next, it was a matter of course to get the command of Death Star.
Who knew there was such a thing as Tarkin's battle station!
If there is no Tarkin's, then His Majesty the Emperor will have to accept the fact that the DS-1 combat space station will take at least one to two years to complete, thus giving him more support.
But now Tarkin's is placed directly here! Then His Majesty the Emperor will definitely consider combining the Death Star main body in his hand with the Tarkin's weapon system in the hands of Wilhuff-Tarkin to build a beggars version of Death Star!
No matter what, the beggar's version of Death Star is also Death Star!
Moreover, comparing the weapon system of Death Star and the main shell of Death Star, which one is more important is already foreseeable!
Even if this matter is brought to His Majesty the Emperor, the result will be the same.
Orman-Tagge's expression was extremely gloomy. He asked the pilot to fly around Tarkin's in circles. His heart was full of unwillingness, but he also knew that this matter could no longer be reversed.
Without the command right of Death Star, his desire to become the second person of the Empire under Palpatine is completely empty talk. In fact, Wilhuff-Tarkin will step on his head by then. As a result, he can only be the third person, the fourth person, the fifth person...
Face is a small thing, Orman-Tagge is really worried about the family now!
The reason why the family supported him, including the assassination of Sanya-Tagge, the former patriarch, and his mother Sanya, as well as the use of a large amount of money, manpower and material resources to take over the bottomless pit of the DS-1 combat space station, are all things that have to be done with their heads up, and the people in the family paid such a high price to follow him, naturally there are preconditions.
The premise is that if you follow him, you will have a bright future and make money!
If the appetite of those people cannot be satisfied, then it is obvious that they can betray Sanya-Tagge today, and abandon him Orman-Tagge tomorrow.
[You can be absolutely assured regarding the construction work of Tarkin's. Mr. Tagge.]Wilhuff-Tarkin's strange voice came from the communicator, [After all, we have very professional and experienced experts like Galen-Erso here. He can ensure that this weapon system is successfully completed... hehehehe...]
He sneered for a while in the communicator, and then said, [So, when will you send my shield and outer armor? I'll give you a credit.]
Orman-Tagge's gums were almost bleeding from the bite. He was trembling all over and clenching his fists. He tried his best to suppress the anger in his heart without breaking out.
He took several deep breaths and then said as calmly as possible, "Governor Tarkin, please rest assured that the main body of Death Star is undergoing final adjustments. When the hyperspace engine test is completed, I will personally send the main body over to ensure that nothing goes wrong. Not only that, if you need it, we, Cutting-Edge Technology Alliance, will also provide you with full support."
[Well, you... are very good, very good, very good.]Wilhuff-Tarkin said three "very good" words in succession with satisfaction. It seemed that he also received Orman's statement, and then he closed the communication.
"Asshole!" With a bang, Orman-Tagge punched the spacecraft bulkhead. His modified powerful force actually made a dent in the inner bulkhead.
"Bastard! Bastard! Bastard! Bastard!!!" He kept hitting the bulkhead, venting his inner anger.
Who can know the frustration I felt just now?
But he must not show his anger to Wilhuff-Tarkin. Not only that, he must also show obedience.
Because he understood that it was no longer possible for him to win over Tarkin for the command of Death Star. So in this case, he can't add another enemy to himself.
In order to deal with Das-Vader, he must also win over Wilhuff-Tarkin to face it together.
However, Orman-Tagge did not know that during the time he left, Tagge family...
There's a fire!
Galaxy Core Worlds, Tepasi, Tagge Company headquarters building.
A roar came from Chief Financial Officer's office, "Enough you bastard! I said, Establishment of the Tagge Sector means His Majesty the Emperor! If you dare, go find His Majesty!!"
Tagge family Chief Financial Officer and Tagge Sector Governor, Felix-Tagge, like an angry hound, roared loudly at the holographic projection in the communicator, "I'm warning you! If Difano Planet expells our company officials again, I will directly submit this matter to Imperial Senate for processing!!!"
[Imperial Senate? Hehehe... Is this the most serious threat you can think of? Mr. Tagge. ] The man in the holographic projection let out a sarcastic sneer, [Then in that case, I'll wait.]
The holographic projection disappeared immediately, leaving only the furious Felix-Tagge.
He breathed fragrance into the dark projector, spitting out all the curse words in his poor vocabulary. However, it will have no effect at all.
Felix-Tagge Tired of scolding, he stared at the holographic star map on the other side of the office, stunned.
On this holographic star map, the locations of more than 3,000 planets under the jurisdiction of Tagg Star Sector are marked. However, among these more than 3,000 planets, as many as 2,800 planets show red alert signals.
These planets are out of control. To put it bluntly, more than 90% of the planets have expressed their refusal to buy Tagge Company.
A few months ago, Felix-Tagge thought that he had reached the pinnacle of his life. On the one hand, he had become the financial controller of Tagge Company, in charge of the financial power of this top economic entity in the galaxy. On the other hand, he was appointed as the governor of Tagg Star Sector!
This is a star area with more than 3,000 planets! Although he is not as good as those High Sector Governor, he still has a substantial territory.
It can be said that Felix-Tagge, who accepted these two appointments, his current power ranks at least in the top 30 among the entire Galactic Republic!
This is a very terrifying power.
But on the other hand, most of the power in his hands serves as an escrow, so if he really wants to say what he personally controls, it is zero.
However, it is precisely because of this that Orman-Tagge chose Felix-Tagge only after receiving a hint from Palpatine asking him not to hand over Tagg Star Sector to Tagge family's direct relatives.
Because he has almost no foundation, he is too controllable.
However, Orman-Tagge did not consider another problem - Felix-Tagge is indeed easy to control, but how can he control others?
You know, Establishment of the Tagge Sector is equivalent to involving the interests of more than 150 star districts, large and small. Those more than 3,000 planets were pried out from the mouths of these Sector Governor. Can they buy it?
Reality tells Felix-Tagge that it is impossible.
Those planets of Tagg Star Sector are all planets where Tagge family has great influence. This is true, but the relationship between those planets and Tagge Company is more mainly a business relationship rather than an administrative relationship.
It's okay to do business in normal times. You control the lifeline of the economy. You pay me my salary. I have no problem listening to you. But you want me to choose between the local Sector Governor and your company? Sorry, how many divisions does your Tagge family have?
The local Sector Governor can dispatch the defense fleet, and it can also dispatch Imperial Stormtroopers. What about Tagge Company? They are just a group of businessmen. Even if they have a fleet, it is just a convoy fleet and not an offensive force at all.
Therefore, most of the planets have very wisely chosen to maintain the status quo and continue to accept the leadership of the original Sector Governor. In this way, although the original life cannot be said to be good, who can guarantee that it will be better after being replaced by Tagge Company to rule?
Businessmen are notorious in Xu Draon Planet's eyes.
Not to mention that these more than 3,000 planets cover a very wide area and are found everywhere. More than half of the planets are even located in Outer Rim planets! As a result, Tagge Company is even less likely to have the power to manage these planets.
Of course, after all, Establishment of the Tagge Sector was personally approved by Emperor Palpatine. Therefore, if a truly talented and ambitious person is arranged to serve as the governor, then if an agreement can be reached with those Sector Governor first, the two parties will start with cooperation, gradually give some sweetness, and promise that both parties will never decouple, etc.
In short, just try to figure it out slowly, and it's not impossible to get things done.
But obviously, Felix-Tagge cannot.
Almost everyone knows that he cheated on his wife Adelaide-Tagge in public, and that's how he got this powerful position. Such a person is like a rat crossing the street wherever he goes, how can he expect anyone to treat him?
What's more, Tagge Company's financial power has always been in the hands of Adelaide-Tagge. Felix-Tagge is more of an assistant. To put it more seriously, it is vases and decorations. How can he do things well when he suddenly takes over such a big stall.
After cursing for a long time, Felix-Tagge also realized that there was no way to solve the matter, so he angrily left the office and walked towards the dungeon.
In this specially built dungeon, there are countless cruel instruments of torture. In the middle of the dungeon, the naked "Adelaide-Tagge" is hung from the ceiling, with his head lowered and his blond hair falling down.
Looking at the scarred but graceful body, Felix-Tagge burst into unknown anger. He rushed up and picked up the whip and hit "Adelaide" crazily, and then used those cruel instruments of torture to torture her crazily. Then he finally couldn't bear it any longer and pounced on her with crazy output.
He vented all the anger he had suffered from those Sector Governor on "Adelaide-Tagge". After a long time, he was satisfied and called a medical robot over and ordered, "Heal all the injuries on her body! Next time I come over, I must make sure that she is intact, including the membrane!"
[Okay, sir.]
However, when Felix-Tagge returned to his office, he saw an extremely terrifying scene.
The third son of Tagge family, Silas-Tagge, had arrived in his office at some unknown time and was having a fierce argument with him.
Wait a minute... yourself?
Felix-Tagge raised his hands and looked at them, but found nothing unusual. But... who is the person arguing with Silas-Tagge?
"I've told you before! You idiot can't do anything! Not only have you caused us a huge deficit, but you have also caused us to lose the support of most of the planets!!" Silas-Tagge roared, "We used to be able to do business with those planets, but now even transportation has been cut off! What on earth are you, the governor, doing?!"
"Felix-Tagge" also said tit for tat, "I am Tagge Sector Governor! This was personally appointed by your brother. I have the final say on how to deal with those planets! What does it mean for you, a bald man? If you dare to say more nonsense, I will pluck out all the remaining hairs of yours right now!"
"What! No! No! No! How can you talk to Silas like this! He is a direct member of the family!" Felix-Tagge yelled.