The Empire begins with the Fourth Scourge.

Chapter 2197 The Empire Strikes Back (Part )

2198: The Empire Strikes Back (Part )

Palpatine waved his hand and said, "Since there are traitors within the Empire, we must investigate thoroughly! Within three days, I need a list of the traitors! After a secret interrogation, execute them all!"

"Yes!" Armand Isard immediately understood what Palpatine meant.

  The list of traitors needed to be reviewed by Palpatine himself, and the entire process was a secret interrogation. This was very obvious! Even Palpatine was planning to use this opportunity to eliminate a group of disobedient guys. As the Minister of Intelligence, the most critical issue for me was not to find out the truth about the Rafa Galaxy incident, but to draw up a list of "traitors" that would satisfy Palpatine!

Palpatine said gloomily, "As for Tang Xiao! We must not let him off! He actually plotted in our empire, instigated several senior officials to defect, and seized our research results in the Rafa system. We can't just let this go! In addition to sinking the Infinity supercarrier in the Rafa system, we must make Tang Xiao pay the price!"

At this time, Dunn Wessex, who had been silent, stood up and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, I have a plan that can give the Principality of Dawn a heavy blow at the lowest cost."

"Hahahahaha! Very good! Very good! Very good!!! Tell me, tell me!" Palpatine was very pleased. It was obvious that no matter what the plan was, Dunn Wessex's statement hit the nail on the head.

"According to previous intelligence, the Principality of Dawn has already taken control of the Chiss Territory in the unknown star region, and the Ancient of Days, one of the Infinity-class supercarriers, has been stationed in the Chiss Territory to suppress local resistance. Moreover, they recently ended the war with the Kingdom of Light, Kilgi, forcing the Kingdom of Light to sign a surrender treaty and be forcibly incorporated into the Chiss Territory..." Dunn Wessex said, "And now, the Ancient of Days has been transferred away, so the Chiss Territory is actually very empty."

Palpatine nodded and said, "You mean, attack the Chiss territory?"

Dunn-Wessex said: "Rather than attacking, I prefer to call it...interference. We don't need to gather too many fleets. We just need a little successful operation to make the people of Chis Territory and the Kingdom of Light, such as Kilgi, who were forcibly occupied, rise up in resistance."

"Think it over carefully. If those Chiss rubbish can be defeated by the Principality of Dawn once, they can be defeated a second and a third time," Wilhuff Tarkin said coldly.

"Of course I have a perfect plan." Dunn Wessex said, "First, the Imperial Seventh Army in the North has been responsible for the exploration of unknown star regions since a long time ago. The main backbone of the Seventh Army participated in the Galactic Republic's overseas exploration program in the past and have a very deep understanding of the unknown star regions. Second, there happens to be a Chiss officer under my army now."

"Are you talking about the officer named Thrawn?" Palpatine naturally still remembered the young Chiss man he had interviewed. "Hahahaha... Very good! Very good! Let's do it according to your plan! Overthrow the Chiss Territory in one fell swoop! No... I want to occupy the Chiss Territory! I want to let them know that only by joining my army can they avoid being exploited and poisoned by Tang Xiao!"

"As you wish, my Majesty." Dunn Wessex could not hide the excitement on his face and quickly lowered his head to respond.

  There is no doubt that once this plan succeeds, then the large area of ​​the unknown star field, including Chiss Territory, will naturally be under his command! In this way, he will become the undisputed number one in the Galactic Empire's military! Even Darth Vader will have to admit defeat!

Wilhuff Tarkin's mouth moved, but he held back. He naturally didn't want to see Dunn Wessex get involved in the Chiss Territory after controlling the North, but looking at Palpatine's expression, he knew that he absolutely couldn't stand up and refute. Once he came out to refute, it would be counterproductive and affect his position in Palpatine's heart.

However, he was not completely idle. Tarkin stood up and said, "I will also have the Fourth Army of the Empire take action to suppress the Mandalore sector and prevent Severance Tann's actions in the Rafa system from going smoothly."

"Okay! Go ahead!" Palpatine waved his hand, but obviously didn't care.

  Tarkin had no choice. This was the most power he could get at this meeting. He only regretted that his actions and reactions were a step too slow, allowing Dunn Wessex to get there first!

… One day later, in the northern part of the Milky Way, on the planet Palin-Minor, headquarters of the Ninth Army.

The Chiss man Mis-Lo-Nurudo-Sorron stood in front of the wine cabinet and poured a quarter cup of light blue wine into two crystal glasses. He gently shook them three times, then looked at the shallow vortex formed in the glass and said, "Very good. Mixing it at a temperature of 11°C can ensure that the viscosity of Lansheer Craft Beer reaches the best ratio. The taste is best at this time."

As he spoke, he placed one of the crystal glasses in front of Girard Perrine.

"I didn't expect you to treat me to a drink." Girard Perrine said with a smile.

"I just want you to taste the flavor of Chiss Territory." Thrawn said lightly, "You still have ten seconds to enjoy the best essence of this glass of wine."

Girard Perrine didn't hesitate and drank the wine in one breath. He pursed his lips and said, "It does feel very refreshing, and the alcohol concentration is just right. It's very comfortable to drink. But I'm sorry, I'm not an expert in wine tasting."

"When you picked up the cup, your palm touched the cup, and your body temperature caused the temperature of the Lanshell craft beer to exceed 12℃, which ruined the taste." Solon shook his head regretfully.

He had already finished the wine while he was talking, and his movements were very graceful.

Gilad Perrine shook his head. "Well, it seems that I really can't understand. Tell me directly, do you need something from me? Actually, you don't have to treat me to a drink like this. Tell me anything, and I will definitely try my best to help."

However, Thrawn just showed an unpredictable expression, "Actually, you should be the one asking me for help."

"I asked you for help? What's the matter? How come I don't know?" Girard Perrine was confused.

"You will probably receive an order soon to lead the Chiss Territory in military operations," Thrawn said. "Of course they will look for me, but I am only a major general, not a high enough rank. So, you will be the overall commander of this operation. But..."

He took Pellaeon's glass, returned to the wine cabinet and refilled it with a quarter cup of Lancher's brew, then said, "But I need to tell you that this operation is extremely stupid."

I went to see "Alien: Reaper" today. Well, this is what an Alien movie should be like.