989. False peace
The peace initiative bill was quickly passed in the Confederacy of Independent Systems parliament. Mina-Bontri was appointed as the peace envoy, and a note was officially sent to Galactic Republic through official channels.
However, after Confederacy of Independent Systems's peace initiative was sent to Galactic Republic, it was directly rejected.
A spokesman for Galactic Republic said that Separatists has not yet provided an explanation for the previous terrorist attack that occurred in Coruscant. In this case, Galactic Republic does not believe that the other party has any sincerity in negotiating.
However, this time, Confederacy of Independent Systems expressed very sincerely that he is willing to cooperate with Galactic Republic in all investigations. If it is found that it was done by someone on his side, Confederacy of Independent Systems will not tolerate it.
But before that, we still hope to have official contact with Galactic Republic to pave the way for the start of formal peace negotiations.
Regarding such a statement, members of within the Galactic Republic, led by Bail-Organa and Padmé-Amidala, supported it one after another, and expressed in the parliament that they should respond to this peace negotiation as soon as possible.
The situation is beginning to be very unfavorable for the main militant faction secretly supported by Sheev-Palpatine, because if they are still advocating the continuation of the war at this time, they will undoubtedly be on the opposite side of public opinion.
After all, the current Galactic Republic, especially Palpatine, is such a bitch, the kind of person who is both serious and independent. None of them wanted to take the blame for provoking a war.
However, at this time, Speaker Sheev-Palpatine finally stood up.
At a parliamentary meeting, facing Padmé-Amidala's appeal, Sheev-Palpatine stood up and said with a smile, "A very wonderful speech, Senator Amidala, your desire for peace and your compassion for the vast number of creatures in the galaxy have truly been conveyed to each of us. I can't wait to start this peace negotiation..."
He said with some sadness, "The war broke out during my term, which is a shame for me. I urgently hope that this war can end during my term, so that I can let go of this huge pressure and responsibility, return to the Naboo manor, and enjoy my old age."
"The end of the war is what every one of us is eager to see." Padmé-Amidala said.
"I heard that over at Separatists, Mina-Bontri came as their peace envoy. I also have a lot of friendship with her. When she worked at Naboo, she once served as your mentor, right?" Palpatine asked very kindly.
"Indeed. So according to the constitution, I need to avoid suspicion during this peace negotiation." Padmé-Amidala said very calmly.
"Oh, haha, there is nothing to avoid. I believe you can clearly separate private matters from official matters, just like what happened before with Rush-Clovis, right?" Palpatine stabbed Padmé without leaving any trace.
Padmé frowned and said, "I will never bring personal feelings into work."
When Rush-Clovis, who was hiding in the shadow of Senate Chamber, heard this, the expression on his face became even colder.
Sheev-Palpatine on the stage changed the topic and asked naturally, "So, Senator Amidala, what kind of etiquette will we use to receive Mina-Senator Bonteri? As a national ambassador? As a district representative? Or as a congressman?"
As soon as these words came out, whether it was Padmé-Amidala or Bail-Organa's face suddenly changed dramatically, and even turned pale at that moment!
Sheev-Palpatine's smile looked a little unpredictable at this time, "Yes, I want to say, in this peace negotiation, how will we treat the Separatists ers? Let them come as local officials of the star district? Or come as an emissary of equal power? This is very important."
Palpatine At this moment, he threw a fatal blow. This is also a problem that those pacifists have no way to solve——
Jurisprudence!
Confederacy of Independent Systems has always regarded itself as an independent regime from Galactic Republic, but Galactic Republic has never considered them to be an independent regime.
In Galactic Republic's view, the war that is breaking out now is just a civil war for within the Galactic Republic! It is a war between localities, not between countries!
Galactic Republic has never acknowledged the name Confederacy of Independent Systems. On any occasion, they call each other Separatists.
So now, the two sides are going to start peace negotiations. No problem, but what about the name? What about legal principles? Let's make it clear first. Unless you admit that you are part of our Galactic Republic, there is no need to discuss anything.
From Padmé's perspective, if they agree to view Confederacy of Independent Systems at the national level, then they will immediately be charged with splitting Galactic Republic. This is treason!
But if we treat it at the level of a star district, it is absolutely impossible for the other party to accept it.
Because the same problem is also faced by Mina-Bontri! She must not accept sector-level treatment, otherwise, it would be treason.
This is a dead end!
Whether it is Count Dooku or Palpatine, there are good and valid reasons to reject peace.
Because between Outer Rim of the galaxy and Inner Rim Territories, let alone ethnicity, they even have different races and origins!
The peace envoys of Mina-Bontri stayed on the neutral Mandalore, and used Mandalore's Duchess Satine to deal with it, but they had little effect at all.
Galactic Republic is not allowed to enter the country as a special envoy of a sovereign country!
When this false peace negotiation reached a stalemate, the war between the two sides did not stop.
21BBY, May 34th.
Galactic Republic fleet, who gathered at Delon system, launched a counterattack against Confederacy of Independent Systems fleet, who gathered at Antar system.
In this attack, Galactic Republic invested more than 200 warships, including more than 80 Hunter Class Battlecruiser. This also shows that in just a few months, Galactic Republic has recovered from the losses in many previous battles and regained a powerful mobile fleet!
The two sides started a bloody battle near Antar V, and General Grievous personally directed the battle. His military talent was brought into full play, and Confederacy of Independent Systems's fleet was extremely ferocious under his command, biting Republic Fleet like jackals.
Jedi Order organized a beheading operation against General Grievous. However, after forcibly boarding Grievous's flagship Invisible Hand, he was helpless in the face of General Grievous's powerful strength. Two Jedi Master were killed by General Grievous during this beheading operation.
Antar system's battle became extremely cruel, but Count Dooku, who was far away from Raxus Prime, knew that this battle was a warning from Darth-Sidious to him!
Sidious is telling him what is truly powerful, what is real power!
industry! science and technology! productive forces! fleet!
Everything is in his hands, turning into an extremely powerful sword!
Just Confederacy of Independent Systems, just Count Dooku, just Archangel of Death...
You... can't resist!