333. The arrow is on the string
Tang Xiao walked out of the box, took the shuttle directly to Glory mothership, and came to the conference room.
Helmut-Baron Zemo, Ni Yongxiao, Qi Jian are already waiting in the conference room. Inside the holographic projection, Francis-Underwood, Claire-Underwood and Glosse-Shelbia also participated in the meeting remotely.
Seeing Tang Xiao come in, everyone stood up and saluted.
Francis-Underwood said, "Just two standards ago, the negotiations between Galactic Republic and Trade Federation completely failed. Newt Gunray rejected Phineas-Z Valorum firmly opposes all proposals regarding taxation by Free Trade Zone and refuses any mediation. Now, the delegation of Newt Gunlay and Trade Federation has left Coruscant."
"Trade Federation must be ready." Tang Xiao nodded, looked at Baron Zemo and asked, "How is the situation with Naboo?"
"At about the same time, Newt Gunray's deputy Rune Harko also withdrew from negotiations with Naboo. They refused to re-sign the trade agreement." Baron Zemo said.
"Naboo's financial situation absolutely cannot allow that unequal trade agreement to continue. Now there is only one way before the new Queen." Tang Xiao frowned.
Francis shook her head and folded her hands on the table, "No, in fact, she can't even take this last road. Although she has formally submitted a motion to Galactic Republic Senate, hoping that Galactic Republic will mediate the matter, Republic Senate will not come forward."
"For a country to do this, it can only be said that they brought their own consequences." Ni Yongxiao said calmly with a stern face, "However, they are not afraid of Trade Federation, right? What on earth caused Phineas-Valorum to reject this motion?"
"This matter is no longer a question of whether to be afraid or not." Francis said, "Because if we continue to take a step forward, there will only be war, and Galactic Republic cannot be the one who provokes the war. What's more, even if Phineas-Valorum wants to start a war, with whom? A company? Does Judicial Fleet allow it?"
Tang Xiao stretched out his index finger and tapped lightly on the table. He was silent for a while before speaking, "Whether it is the prophecy I saw or the development of things, the war on Naboo is bound to break out. So now our topic is, to what extent do we need to intervene in the Naboo dispute?"
"What we need to pay attention to is Hego-Damask II's attitude. And when will he die." Helmut-Baron Zemo stared at Tang Xiao and asked.
"Hego gave me the Sith Infiltrator, which basically showed his attitude. Palpatine will definitely kill him. However, I will also go there myself when the time comes. Coruscant, add insurance for this matter. Something I asked Cun Te to check before has already been revealed, and I will go there in the near future." Tang Xiao said.
"What is it that makes our Governor so concerned?" Glosse-Shelbia smiled lightly.
"Oh, I'm going to meet someone... my Grandmaster." Tang Xiao smiled faintly.
"Then my suggestion is, don't interfere." Helmut-Baron Zemo said firmly.
"Don't you interfere? If we send troops, we can reverse the outcome of the Naboo war. The final result of this war will end with Trade Federation occupying Naboo." Tang Xiao glanced at Zemo.
"This war is not fierce on the surface, but there are too many interests involved. It is even related to the Force's prophecy." Baron Zemo said.
"Are you studying the Force?" Tang Xiao frowned, "This is a field that even involves mysticism. It is probably in vain."
"But I believe that everything is traceable. For example, Battle of Naboo..." Baron Zemo said, "If we join the war, successfully capture Naboo and prevent the subsequent counterattack, then the civil war in the galaxy may break out early. Moreover, this may prevent Padmé-Amidala from meeting and falling in love with Anakin-Skywalker."
"This is a boring topic... What does the love between two people have to do with us?" Ni Yongxiao rubbed his forehead.
"No, if the prophecy you saw, Governor, is correct, Padmé is the inducement of Anakin fallen to the Dark Side, but at the same time, it is also because of the existence of Padmé that Anakin becomes weaker." Baron Zemo said.
"I don't quite agree with this statement..." Tang Xiao frowned.
"Perhaps great love can really make a person extremely powerful, but obviously, for Padmé, the dominant emotion in Anakin's heart is fear. He is too afraid of losing, and it is this fear that prevents him from becoming stronger. Therefore, I think we cannot add more variables to him, especially under the premise that we have lost control of Anakin."
Tang Xiao nodded.
Due to a series of unexpected events, Hutt Jabba and Hutt Gaddula on Tatooine almost fought an all-out war, and Mos Espa Port was severely damaged. In addition, Fourth Civilization was too weak at that time and did not have the ability to find someone in the vast Tatooine.
As a result, he has not found the whereabouts of Chosen One Anakin-Skywalker until now, and he lives in Mos Espa Port. Now his life or death is uncertain. This has always been a worry for Tang Xiao.
If the bond between the Force and destiny really exists, then the only way to let the war on Naboo break out and end is like this...
"Then let me confirm once again, if we assist Trade Federation in occupying Naboo without considering Anakin-Skywalker, what good will it do to us?" Tang Xiao asked in a deep voice.
"It has no impact on the outcome of Galactic Republic, but it is very beneficial to Palpatine. However, this result is not beneficial to us." Baron Zemo answered decisively.
"Then let's make sure. When Trade Federation decides to take action, we will send military observers. Other than that, we will not directly participate in this war." Tang Xiao stood up and made a decision directly, "Let's adjourn the meeting."
"Wait a minute, Governor." Glosse-Shelbia suddenly said, "Are you interested in attending an auction?"
Tang Xiao smiled slightly and said, "I think this is not the occasion to propose a date, Representative Shielbia."
Glosse-Shelbia took out a gold-gilded invitation and put it in front of the projection for Tang Xiao to see clearly, "This is an invitation from Mrs. Sev-Seryssex. The auction object is... a Jedi apprentice."
Tang Xiao immediately paused and looked at the invitation in the projection. Suddenly he thought of something and raised the corners of his mouth slightly.