360. Speaker steps down
Sheev-Senator Palpatine's words were undoubtedly a betrayal of Phineas-Valorum, but no one cared how he, the speaker, felt. So what if this is really the reason? Who cares? Is there any less blame placed on his Valorum back? I don't mind the extra bite.
Trade Federation flew over with the anti-gravity platform on behalf of Lott Dude and said loudly, "That's nonsense! There is no invasion at all. All actions of Trade Federation are legal!"
"Trade Federation is not allowed to speak yet!" Phineas-Valorum was angry and reprimanded loudly.
"Now let's invite Naboo's new Queen and Queen Amidala to speak." Senator Palpatine said.
Queen Amidala stood up and said, "Dear Galactic Republic members, I must regret to tell you that just before, Naboo was brutally invaded by the Trade Federation robot army!"
"This is absolutely impossible! This has definitely never happened, you are lying!" Lott-Dude directly ignored Chancellor Valorum's order not to allow him to speak, and loudly interrupted Queen Amidala, "Trade Federation requests that an investigation team be sent out to thoroughly investigate this matter!"
As long as an investigation team is sent out, it won't take long, and you can make a fuss about the investigation team. The biggest problem is money, and Trade Federation is short of everything but money.
"Malastare agrees with Trade Federation's opinion and requests to send an investigation team to Naboo." Councilors Ainlee-Tim stood up and said.
Phineas-Valorum looked at Gran again. He also did not expect Tim's statement, because Malastare was blocked by the Corporate Alliance just two years ago! It stands to reason that they should share the same fate as Naboo, but now his statement can only mean one thing...
Galactic Senate, which represents the highest authority of Galactic Republic, has become corrupt...
"Dawn Star Planet, support the decision to send an investigation team." Dawn Star Planet Councilor Francis-Underwood stood up and seconded the proposal. He always had a modest smile on his face, and he even exchanged a look with Senator Tim.
Yes, Republic Senate has indeed decayed, so Outer Rim Territories's planet began to drift away from Galactic Republic.
Phineas-Valorum didn't see this. He was already old. Too many things involved his energy, and he couldn't see such a distant place. The stage play that belongs to him has also come to a close.
Seeing that many congressmen supported the dispatch of an investigation team, Phineas-Valorum wanted to say something else, but Vice Chancellor Mas-Amedda whispered to him. After a few words, Valorum looked a little pale, took a deep breath, and said, "The proposal is accepted! Queen Amidala of Naboo, do you agree with Galactic Republic sending an investigation committee to investigate?"
Queen Amidala said loudly, "I disagree! I risked my life to break through the blockade and come to Coruscant to ask Galactic Republic to help us stop this invasion! My people are starving, and a large number of civilians die of hunger and cold every day, but you are here talking loudly about whether this invasion exists?"
"We are just trying to help Naboo." Valorum said.
"Then please stop Trade Federation immediately and ask them to withdraw their troops!" Queen Amidala said loudly. She looked at Phineas-Valorum who was speechless., slowly said, "If His Excellency the Chancellor cannot fulfill your responsibilities, then I hope Republic Senate can elect a new leader, a leader who can help us!"
She looked around and said, "As a planet of war victims, I formally propose a vote of no confidence in the current Speaker Phineas-Valorum and start the impeachment process!"
Phineas-Valorum's face suddenly turned pale, and he fell down on his seat as if he was completely powerless. The noisy Senate Hall was spinning around him like a phantom, and he only felt empty in his heart.
Finally, this moment has arrived.
Starting from 44BBY, he led Galactic Republic Senate to the present. In 12 years of ups and downs, he witnessed the most corrupt and darkest moments of Galactic Republic. He also tried hard to turn the tide, but the darkness eventually swallowed him up.
Naboo If a vote of no-confidence is requested to impeach him as a war victim, the voting will begin immediately according to the procedures, and he will completely bid farewell to politics in two or three days at the latest.
He does not think that he can still get a majority of votes under the current situation in the parliament. It is impossible.
"I have decided, I will sign. On the Clone Army agreement." Jedi Master Seve Dias said to Master Dooku in a mansion in Coruscant.
Master Dooku wears a small white flower on his chest. His brother, Earl of Serenno, passed away due to illness a few days ago. According to family etiquette, he needs to use this to mourn.
"What made you make up your mind, Master Dias, my friend." Master Dooku said in a deep voice.
"Naboo...Galactic Republic was unable to do anything during this invasion. Today, Congress began the impeachment process against Chancellor Valorum, and he is destined to step down. I don't know where the future of Galactic Republic will go, but at least I can do something for the future of Galactic Republic," Seve Dias said.
"You have a good relationship with Chancellor Valorum, and I know you are also sad. But, looking forward, maybe Galactic Republic will become better under the leadership of the new speaker. And Naboo, Qui-Gon-Master Jin is there, he is my best apprentice, I know him, he will solve this crisis." Master Dooku said.
Seve Dias nodded and said, "I hope so."
Farewell to Master Dooku, Seve Dias sent messages to Hego-Damask II and Rama Su respectively, telling them of his decision and that he would soon go to Kamino to sign a contract under the guise of Jedi Order.
Just when he was about to go to his shuttle, he suddenly received a communication, Phineas-Valorum. He frowned and connected the communication.
"Master Dias, I'm sorry to say that as far as I know, the votes of no confidence in me during this impeachment have exceeded 70%, so at this time tomorrow, I will no longer be the speaker of Republic Senate." Valorum said.
"I'm sorry, His Excellency the Chancellor," Diaz said.
"We have known each other for 20 years. We fought side by side when I was not the speaker. But now, you can only rely on yourself to move forward. In this Galactic Republic most critical moment." Valorum sighed, "However, at least while I am still the speaker, I hope to do something for Galactic Republic."
"You said."
"You also know that in the past two years, I have been asking you to fight against the evil forces in the country. In fact, I have known for a long time that I have lost control of those corporate giants and political giants. There are less and less things I can do in the parliament, but at least, I have the power to fight against these gangs and smugglers. I still have some, haha..." Valorum smiled bitterly, "This is the last information I got. A group of Neimoidians is smuggling spices in Felucia. I hope you will investigate and arrest this group."
"No problem, His Excellency the Chancellor, this is what I'm good at." Master Dias said.
"Don't say that, I can't stand the word Speaker, haha." Valorum smiled.
"I will hunt down this group of Neimoidians. I believe that our efforts will not be in vain! Galactic Republic will definitely have a bright future!!" Diaz said decisively.
"I feel relieved after hearing this." Phineas-Valorum said, "The candidates for the new speaker include Alderaan's Bail-Antillis, Malastare's Ainlee-Tim and Naboo's Sheev-Palpatine, although I can't see through Palpatine recently, but I believe in his ability. Although he betrayed me, I will still vote for him. I hope Galactic Republic will become better."
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