289. Take action
"Fourth Group? It's them again!" Phineas-Valorum suddenly remembered that during the first day of Eriadu Commerce Summit's meeting, someone had revealed that a group was using Galactic Republic fleet's combat images for advertising, and this was Fourth Group!
"In other words, this time Indjori launches a foreign war, is Fourth Group behind it?" Phineas-Valorum just felt like they were rising, "They dare to do this!! Summon the representative of Fourth Group immediately!! Let her come to see me immediately!!"
"Fourth Group is on the one hand. The question now is, how to deal with Indjori's external invasion?" Palpatine asked.
"Immediately issue a formal warning to Indjori. If you do not withdraw your troops, you will be severely sanctioned by Galactic Republic!" Phineas-Valorum said loudly.
"That's right. Since Indjori has now shut down their hyperspace communication frequency, we should send an envoy there." Palpatine said.
"Do you have a suitable candidate to recommend? Senator Palpatine." Valorum asked, "Or should we let Jedi Order's special envoy go there again this time? In the last war between Caladanian and Yamrii, Jedi Knight's mediation played a very good role."
"It is not suitable at the moment, His Excellency the Chancellor. Gzin Company is an illegal enterprise and is not protected by Republic Constitution, so Jedi Order has no room to intervene. Therefore, my suggestion is to send an envoy to go." Palpatine replied.
"Who is more suitable to send?"
"I think Quinnas, the member of the Ando (Ando) galaxy, is a good candidate." Palpatine directly reported a name, "As a member of Outer Rim planets, Quinnas has good enough eloquence to persuade Indjori."
"Then let's do it, Amedda, you make a formal statement." Valorum said to Vice Chancellor Mas-Amedda who had been silent.
"Yes."
At this time, the office door was opened, and Fourth Group, representing Glosse-Shelbia, walked in and saluted Valorum, Amedda and Palpatine very appropriately, "His Excellency the Chancellor, are you looking for me?"
"Fourth Group's business is very big." Phineas-Valorum was angry and naturally had a bad look on his face.
"Bathing in the glory of Galactic Republic, Fourth Group is growing rapidly. I believe we will be able to contribute more to Galactic Republic." Shelbia's answer can be said to be just right, showing the emotional intelligence and etiquette of Master Class's talents.
"Of course I believe this. For example, Fourth Group did a good job in helping Indjori launch the invasion." Valorum said coldly.
This accusation came so suddenly that even Shelbia didn't react. "I don't quite understand what you mean, His Excellency the Chancellor."
"Indjori recently launched a war of aggression against Nyss system, and the transport ship that transported their troops was your Fourth Group transport ship! And the weapons in their hands were also sold to them by you Fourth Group!" Valorum said sharply.
Shelbia bowed slightly, and then said, "His Excellency the Chancellor, we did sell weapons and transport ships to Indjori, but this is a normal business practice. If someone uses a fruit knife to commit murder, should the factory that produces the fruit knife be punished?"
"Don't you greedy businessmen only have business in your eyes? Can't you see Indjori's violent tendencies? You are not selling a fruit knife to a civilian, but to a criminal who has repeated criminal records and is now violent!! You yourselves are accomplices!!"
"His Excellency the Chancellor, I think I can solve it..."
"No need to say more! Fourth Group will accept sanctions! You will also be directly responsible for the consequences of Indjori's aggressive war this time!"
"If that's the case, I hope this matter can be discussed openly at Galactic Senate." Shelbia saw that there was nothing he could do, and his tone became cold.
"First think about how you can give an explanation to the people who have been invaded! Now get out! I need to find a way to save the people who have been engulfed by the flames of war you started!" Phineas-Valorum angrily drove Shelbia out.
Looking at Glosse-Shelbia's back, an imperceptible sneer appeared on the corner of Sheev-Palpatine's mouth.
Glosse-Shelbia walked out of Republic Senate Building, she walked up to Speeder in a hurry, and said eagerly to the driver, "Go to Congressman Underwood's residence! Hurry!"
Speeder quickly arrived at the residence of Dawn Star Planet councilor Francis-Underwood. Shelbia rushed in and saw Underwood talking to Claire-Underwood.
"... In the name of Outer Rim Planets Mutual Aid Fund, carry out rescue of Jabiim planet. This is an excellent opportunity to expand our influence in Outer Rim Territories... Ms. Shelbia, why are you here suddenly?" Francis-Underwood looked at Chief of Staff Douglas-Stamp who was following Shelbia with somewhat unhappy eyes.
Douglas-Stamp shrugged innocently. After all, Shelbia had a very high status and the relationship with everyone was very close, so he naturally had no reason to keep her out.
Next, after listening to Shelbia's story, Francis shook his head and said, "First of all, you should not seek to discuss this matter openly in parliament, and secondly, you should not come to me directly. If my guess is correct, the information that you came directly to me to discuss is already on the desk of Sheev-Palpatine."
Although Shelbia is only about 30 years old, she is already a top choice in terms of ability and IQ. She immediately understood the reason, and her face turned pale, "Oops!... Damn it... This time, Fourth Group is really going to get stabbed!"
"It doesn't matter. Since we're here, it's time for us to discuss why Senator Palpatine suddenly attacked us." Francis said very calmly.
Claire poured a few glasses of champagne with a tacit understanding, brought them over on a tray and gave each of the people present a glass.
Shelbia took a sip of wine and calmed down, "We have actually always been very cautious. This time, whether it is selling weapons or transport aircraft, we have done so through official channels. I don't know how many transactions like this happen every day in the galaxy, but Chancellor Valorum has been keeping an eye on us..."
"There is no doubt that Senator Palpatine took advantage of the opportunity to push you out when he was angry. Therefore, this is the result of his deliberate efforts, and you cannot escape." Francis crossed his legs and placed his hands on his knees relaxedly, "The question is, why?"
"I really don't know..."
"Senator Palpatine has the deepest mind among people I have ever met. In fact, if it hadn't been for the reminder from His Excellency the Governor, I think it would be difficult for me to see through his true nature. Therefore, it would be difficult for you or me to understand the real reason for his behavior this time." Francis said, suddenly changing the subject, "This arms sale should have come from the direct instruction of His Excellency the Governor, right?"
"That's right."
"Then just ask the Governor directly."