The Empire begins with the Fourth Scourge.

Chapter 2396: Internal Struggle of the Empire

2397: Internal Struggle of the Empire
Mal Sikander's eyes were almost spitting fire, but Dunn Wessex was too lazy to say more about this matter. On one side was the extreme force element who almost turned the Empire into an Inquisition, and on the other side was the talented general who had just defeated the Kingdom of Dawn's fleet in the unknown star field. Even though he was also confused about the decision to abandon the planet of Bilbrin, he still chose to support Vice Admiral Thrawn.

Now in the political situation at the center of the empire, Wilhuff Tarkin's forces have gradually become very close to Black Hole. This is proved by the fact that Black Hole directly sent Grand Inquisitor Hydra, who is almost the strongest among his subordinates, to Fangduo Planet for reinforcement.

Moreover, the Inquisition blatantly interfered in the affairs of the North, using Admiral Gilad Peraeon's defeat as an excuse to arrest him and send him back to the center of the empire.

Although Dunn Wessex used a lot of connections to prevent Gilad Perrine from being tortured or even executed, he still cannot save Perrine.

So now, in order to avoid further interference and infiltration of his territory in the North by the Inquisition, Dunn Wessex also decided to place his bets on Vice Admiral Thrawn.

At least as far as Dunn-Wessex knew, Vice Admiral Thrawn was usually calm and wise. He would not make a hasty decision, especially the important decision of abandoning the planet Bilbrin.

"If you have nothing else to do, please cooperate with Vice Admiral Thrawn's battle plan. If you can't, then I will apply to find someone else to take over." Dunn Wessex looked at Mal Sikander and said coldly.

"Humph!" Mal-Sikander snorted coldly, "We'll see! Remember, he is just a lieutenant general and cannot bear the responsibility for losing the planet Bilbrin!"

After saying that, he waved his hand unceremoniously, and a force swept across immediately, knocking the communicator directly against the wall and shattering it with a snap.

He gave Thrawn a cold look and turned away.

Thrawn ignored him and said to his adjutant Voss Parker: "Start preparing for retreat immediately. Deploy according to my arrangements. Our first target of retreat is the planet Palansi."

"Yes!" Voss-Parker immediately stood at attention and saluted.

Here, he was the only one who would never question any of Thrawn's decisions.

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At this moment, in the northern border, at the headquarters of the Ninth Army of the Galactic Empire, on the planet Palin Minor, Dunn Wessex supported his chin with his fingers crossed, his face uncertain.

"Court of Inquiry... this time, you have stretched your hands too far!" he muttered to himself through gritted teeth.

After thinking for a while, he took out another communicator and connected to a secret frequency band.

After a moment, the projection screen flickered, and a terrifying figure wearing a pitch-black helmet and with no visible face appeared in front of him.

"Lord Vader." Dunn Wessex restrained his expression and nodded solemnly to Darth Vader.

"I'm busy now, you only have 30 seconds." Darth Vader said. From the images and sounds coming from him, it was clear that the sound of gunfire and explosions could be heard, and it was obvious that a battle was going on.

"The Jedi Knights appeared on the battlefield of the planet Bilbrin," said Dunn Wessex. "The Inquisition has sent people there, and they will deal with those Jedi Knights." Darth Vader didn't care.

"They were of no help to the war situation. They could neither kill the Jedi Knights nor help me defeat the Separatists. They even captured one of my most capable generals and tried to interfere with General Thrawn's battle plan." Dunn Wessex said seriously.

"What do you want?" Darth Vader asked directly.

"I hope to get the help of the referee team in the war in the north," said Dunn Wessex.

Darth Vader was silent for a moment, then said: "Vice Admiral Thrawn is a man whom His Majesty the Emperor admires very much. If his combat operations are interfered with, then the Inquisition should help."

"In that case, thank you very much, Lord Vader." Dunn Wessex saluted him.

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On January 10, 1 BBY, the Imperial fleet began its retreat from the planet Bilbrin.

The population of Bilbrin was not large, so it was very convenient to retreat. They destroyed the energy facilities on the planet to ensure that even if the Kingdom of Dawn could occupy the planet, it would not be able to activate the facilities on the planet immediately.

As for other things, apart from blocking the entrances and exits, nothing further was done.

On the one hand, this is to save time. On the other hand, according to Vice Admiral Thrawn's arrangement, they will come back and continue to use it in the future.

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Moreover, the planet Bilbrin is a planet that is extremely dependent on rear supplies. Even if those facilities are not destroyed, it will cost a huge amount of resources for the planet Dawn to reopen them.

Vice Admiral Thrawn's flagship, the Chimera, was the last to leave the planet. However, just as Vice Admiral Thrawn was about to leave, Senior Inquisitor Mal-Sikander came over with three other Inquisitors. They drove away Thrawn's guards without saying anything, and then one of the Inquisitors grabbed Thrawn's shoulder!

Mal-Sikander looked at Thrawn fiercely, grinned, and opened a personal terminal in his hand, projecting a screen with a signed document on it.

"Former Vice Admiral of the Imperial Navy, Mis-Ro-Nurudo..." Mal-Sikander emphasized the word "former". "Because you were afraid of fighting, tried to escape, and even wanted to abandon the fortress planet Bilbrin, the core circle of the Empire was directly threatened. According to the personal order of Coronel, the Supreme Judge of the Imperial Court, you will be stripped of all military positions, arrested, and sent back to the center of the Empire for trial."

The judge next to him pushed Thrawn hard, causing him to stagger, and said with a fierce smile: "Come with us! Sinner, Thrawn!"

However, Vice Admiral Thrawn remained unmoved. He just stood up straight, straightened his uniform, made sure there was nothing wrong with his appearance, then put his hands behind his back, stood firmly like a compass, with no fear on his face, "Is this the answer from your tribunal?"

"You should answer this question..." Mal-Sikander came to Thrawn, pointed at the evacuating warships outside the porthole, and came closer with a cruel smile, "Is this your answer to His Majesty the Emperor?"

"I don't know what the Emperor's answer is. But I can give you your answer now." A cold and low female voice suddenly came from behind Mal-Sikander.

Before the senior judge could turn around, he was punched and flew out!