The Empire begins with the Fourth Scourge.

Chapter 2134 Regency Committee (Part )

2135. Regency Committee (Part )

"Isn't the Trade Alliance our ally? We shouldn't sit idly by and watch our allies being attacked?" Tang Yun gave his opinion.

Francis Underwood coughed dryly and said, "Your Excellency Regent, the power structure of the Trade Federation is very complex. They can indeed be said to be our allies, but at the same time they are also serving the Galactic Empire. For example, because of the existence of the Trade Federation, the Galactic Empire can easily enslave and plunder the resources of the Central and Outer Rim star regions. So now in the huge fleet of the Galactic Empire, many warships were actually built with the indirect help of the Trade Federation."

"Then aren't we going to help?" Tang Yun asked again.

"I think we can't afford the risk of going to war with the Galactic Empire right now. Many of our fleets are still in unknown star regions, and the threats we face there have not been completely eliminated. In addition, the Grand Duke is not here. If we go to war at this time, it will be a disaster for us." Francis Underwood said.

Ling Liang expressed a different opinion. "But if we don't do anything, I don't think the Trade Federation will be able to defend their main planets in the core circle. Once the Trade Federation is annexed by the Galactic Empire, the Galactic Empire will become even more powerful. This is also very bad for us."

Francis Underwood thought for a moment and said, "The Trade Alliance has been moving their technology and property to the North in recent years, so even if the worst happens, the Principality of Dawn will still retain some of the Trade Alliance's assets."

The priestess knew more about the things in the Milky Way. She said, "The greatest value of the Trade Federation is not their assets, but their influence and navigation data on the Outer Rim. If it weren't for the support of the Trade Federation, Count Dooku's separatist movement might not have been able to spread to the Outer Rim. So, we have to do something."

"Newt Gunray has been standing firmly on the side of the Principality of Dawn since the second half of the Clone Wars. Now that they are under attack, if we do nothing, our other allies will also be disheartened." Qi Jian said.

After receiving a tip from Edel Ulan, Tang Yun turned to Matt Horner and asked, "General Matt, what will happen if we send troops to interfere in the affairs of the Trade Union?"

Matt Horner had a serious expression on his face. "First of all, the Galactic Empire has assembled heavy troops on the planets of Kira and Fondo in order to contain our two main fleets in the Yago-Dur and Eriadu galaxies. If we do not have any plan to attack directly, the garrisons in these two places will be dispatched to pin down our main fleets with superior forces and drag us into a long-term battle. Moreover, to deal with the Trade Federation, the Galactic Empire does not need to use troops in these two directions."

He went on to say, "Secondly, if we take the initiative to attack, then that will be something the Galactic Empire wants in terms of public opinion. Because we will be the ones who take the initiative to start the war, and the righteousness of the war will be on the side of the Galactic Empire. In this way, our people will have doubts about this war and even oppose it. And finally, because the core planets of the Trade Alliance are all in the core circle, we do not have the power to really reinforce them."

"What should we do then?" Tang Yun asked.

"Reject Newt Gunray's request for help, and then minimize the losses of the Trade Federation in the name of humanitarian aid," said Francis Underwood.

"What do you think the Interstellar Banking Association will think of us once we do this? What about Solosub? What about Rendili Interstellar Dynamics?" Helmut Zemo retorted.

"There's nothing we can do about it!" Francis Underwood said loudly and impatiently, "Do we have the ability to enter the core circle to help? If you give me a feasible method, then I will also agree to help the Trade Alliance!"

At this time, the Army Commander-in-Chief Xian Hui, who rarely spoke, suddenly said: "Indeed, it is very stupid to send troops directly. We haven't even started mobilization. Relying on the standing troops and supplies is not enough to meet the needs of the war. However, even so, we still have ways to help the Trade Alliance."

"Do you have any solution, General?" Ling Liang asked Xian Hui very politely, because Xian Hui could actually be regarded as her senior and old leader.

Xian Hui nodded and pointed out a word, "rebel army." ...

About an hour into the meeting, Newt Gunray, who had been waiting anxiously outside the door like an ant on hot bricks, was finally notified and allowed to enter the meeting room.

Newt Gunray practically kicked the door open and rushed in.

Then he saw Tang Xiao's holographic projection at the top of the conference room. Tang Yun had left at this moment, and Adele Ulan was also sitting at the conference table, next to Tang Xiao's projection.

Tang Xiao in the projection was looking at him with cold eyes. Newt Gunray immediately curled up like a mouse seeing a cat, "Grand...Grand Duke..."

"Sit down." Tang Xiao said coldly.

"Yes... yes." Newt Gunray didn't dare to breathe, and quickly sat down in his seat, lowering his head and not even daring to look at it again.

There was no way. Tang Xiao had left too much horror in his mind.

Tang Xiao continued, "Regarding the Trade Union being attacked by the Galactic Empire, we have already made a decision - the Principality of Dawn will not send troops."

"My Lord Grand Duke... No... If this happens... If this happens, we will really be finished!" Newt Gunray quickly raised his head and said loudly.

However, the next second, a powerful force grabbed his neck and forced him to sit on the chair. He was so terrified that he didn't realize that it was actually the priestess who did this.

"Shut up!" Tang Xiao said, "Ling Liang, tell him the plan!"

"Yes, Grand Duke." Ling Liang stood up and saluted Tang Xiao's projection. Then he turned to Newt Gunray and said coldly, "Mr. Gunray. You should know that the places where the Trade Federation is being attacked are all in the core circle of the Milky Way. What are your considerations for thinking that we can send troops directly from the outer ring to the core circle?"

Newt Gunray was sweating profusely. He quickly said, "No... that's not what I meant, Grand Duke... under the current circumstances, we really don't have any other options!"

"Given the current garrisons and defense facilities of the Trade Federation on those core planets, how long do you think they can last?" Ling Liang asked again.

"At most... no more than three months..." Newt Gunray answered tremblingly.