The Empire begins with the Fourth Scourge

1801. Heirs

"You should understand that I am not interested in your so-called plan." Tang Xiao glanced at Alexia lightly, "However, if you make a big enough contribution, then I will consider giving you a planet. . And you will also become the... queen of that planet."

Alexia did not comment on Tang Xiao's proposal. She just smiled indifferently and said: "My proposal is valid at any time, Mr. Grand Duke Li Ming."

After saying that, cicada-like wings sprouted from her back again, and she flew out of the window while vibrating.

Tang Xiao didn't bother to pay attention to her, connected to Volgograd-Kanidi's communication, and said: "Sanya Tagg and I have reached an agreement. Next, Casio Tagg will become a member of the navy. Just as As I said before, let him follow you. I have noticed that many interstellar pirates have been appearing in the Model Sector recently, so let him practice his skills."

Interstellar pirates can be said to be a big problem throughout the galaxy, including the newly established Principality of Dawn. This is why the Principality of Dawn also maintains a large escort fleet at all times.

Some of those interstellar pirates came from other places, and some were criminals and thugs born on the local planet. Once these people obtained the spacecraft and made some simple modifications, they could immediately become threatening interstellar pirates.

And because of the maturity and popularization of interstellar navigation technology, these interstellar pirates are basically impossible to guard against, and a radical cure is impossible. The only way is to escort, so that these pirates dare not take action, or can be repelled when they do.

Taking the Model Star Sector as an example, the commonly mentioned planets are less than ten such as Annaji, Varsian, and Sonner. But in fact, in the entire Model Sector, if you include some sporadic colonies or planets with inhabited activities, the number ranges from 190 to 450...

In fact, almost no one wants to pay attention to those scattered planets.

Then if we change the statistical method and compare the developed areas and undeveloped areas of all planets, we will find that at least 83% of the areas are undeveloped. Even the most developed planet Annaji in the Model sector has only about 70% of its developed areas. In other words, the remaining 30% of areas with complex terrain may also be harboring dirt and evil.

Therefore, it is generally believed that an interstellar regime has complete control over the area under its jurisdiction, which is actually false. Including the Galactic Empire, control of the planets under its jurisdiction is also achieved by controlling the administrative centers of these planets. This does not mean that it can control every area of ​​a planet.

Therefore, the Model sector has just experienced a large-scale invasion by the Galactic Republic, and in order to defend the Dawn Planet, all the surrounding escort fleets were brought over to fight. Although they successfully repelled the Galactic Republic fleet, the hidden danger is , with the mobilization and loss of the escort fleet, interstellar pirates in the Model sector began to appear on a large scale and became rampant.

This was Tang Xiao's arrangement. He sent Casio Tagg to fight against pirates, and also asked him to study with Volgograd Canidi, so that this talented man with a lot of theories but no experience could grow up.

He didn't expect Casio Tagg to grow to a high level, but he just hoped to keep in touch with Sonya Tagg through him and create a bridge for him to intervene in the Tagg family's internal affairs in the future. Moreover, it is obvious that Casio Tag's future growth also shows that he also has many advantages, which is enough for the Kingdom of Dawn, which is undergoing rapid expansion.

However, Volgograd-Kanidi's political thinking obviously did not reach this level. He looked a little unhappy and frowned and said: "With all due respect, Your Excellency, Casio Tagg does have merit in theoretical knowledge. But this person is too ambitious, impulsive and irritable, and is not a qualified general."

Tang Xiao smiled faintly and asked, "Are you serious? Doesn't he have any redeeming qualities at all?"

In the original plot, Casio Tagg rose to a rare high-level position in the Galactic Empire's military. He was the commander-in-chief of all the army troops stationed on the Death Star and the anti-ship defense array. Even though he has a strong background in the Tag family, who can reach that level without some background? Being able to stand out is his greatest ability.

And in the original plot, Casio Tag is known for his caution and rigor, which is completely opposite to Volgograd Canidi's evaluation. It shows that as he grew up, he also got rid of the irritable shortcomings of his youth.

Therefore, Casio Tagg is indeed a person with great potential. Although he may not be as good as those monster-like characters from major games and movies in the hibernation cabin of the mothership, he is still a very practical talent.

You can't rely on the talents in the hibernation cabin everywhere, right? Sometimes, there will be a lot of conflicts between those geniuses who are amazingly talented but have outstanding personalities. Just like the previous conflict between Ling Liang and Severance Tann.

"In my opinion, I would rather teach the fresh graduates who graduated from the Dawn Planet Naval Academy than be with this outsider." Canidi said honestly.

"Then give it a try, maybe he will surprise you. This matter has been decided, don't let me push this matter in the form of orders." Tang Xiao said lightly.

Canidy took a deep breath, stopped talking, nodded and closed the communication.

However, Tang Xiao's affairs were not over yet. Soon, Helmut Zemo knocked on the door and walked in. He said respectfully to him: "Your Majesty, if you want to catch up with the maiden voyage ceremony of the Infinity-class super aircraft carrier, , I think you must leave within today. In addition, from the Secret Intelligence Department, Solomon Lane's first report on the Model Sector has also been submitted. You said before that you wanted to see it in person..."

Tang Xiao exclaimed, "Is time so tight?"

Zemo smiled slightly and said: "I think this is because you spent a lot of time on Sonya Tag, for four whole days. Of course, I believe you should also be very concerned about what happened in these four days. Just be happy. That woman seems to like you very much..."

A hint of cruelty appeared on the corner of Tang Xiao's mouth, "What I like is not her body itself, but the aura on her body. What else can be better than holding the leader of the most powerful wealthy family in the galaxy in the palm of my hand and torturing me at will?" Does it make people happy? Moreover, her spirit is very tenacious. She can still maintain consciousness after experiencing such torture, which makes me look forward to the day when I destroy her..."

"We are all eagerly looking forward to the arrival of this day, and we will do our best to achieve this goal. Your Excellency..." Zemo saluted respectfully again and said: "Furthermore, what you did to Sonya Tagg What I did made me even more excited..."

"Excited? Where is the excitement?" Tang Xiao asked.

"This shows me that you still maintain your interest in women despite your busy schedule." Zemo said with a smile, "In fact, everyone in the principality is also looking forward to the birth of your heir..."

Tang Xiao's expression changed instantly, and the extremely terrifying force of the dark side suddenly pressed forward. This terrifying power made Zemo couldn't help but back away, and finally he knelt down on one knee with a pop!

His voice also became eerie and terrifying, "You want to say that I should give birth to an heir as an heir? Inherit to what? Inherit after my death?! Then should you tell me when I will To die?"

Helmut Zemo was extremely horrified and sweatdropped continuously. At this moment, he understood more deeply the violence hidden in Tang Xiao's heart! Even though he has become much better at controlling his emotions after he has mastered the Death Force, this does not mean that Tang Xiao is an easy monarch to get along with now!

"No... I dare not... I dare not... My lord, there is only you, the Grand Duke! Your eternal life is my greatest and most ardent hope! I dare not have any second thoughts!" Zemo remained single. Kneeling on the ground, he lowered his head and explained quickly, "I mean... if you, the Grand Duke, can have an heir born, after raising it, he will become a great help to our fourth civilization!"

"Hehehehehe..." Tang Xiao walked over with a serious smile and gently helped Zemo up. However, the pressure of the dark side did not go away at all. Zemo was dripping with cold sweat and still did not dare to show any slightness.

"When did you become so speechless? Zemo." Tang Xiao sneered, his cold hand gently swept across Zemo's throat, "For me, the meaning of heir is completely different. . Even, it is not a necessary thing. Do you... understand? If I really come to the day of death, I will bring the entire civilization with me to be buried together! I don't need an heir. At the same time, I hope you... can understand. at this point."

"Yes... everything about us was created by you, sir. It is our honor to die for you..." Zemo said quickly.

Tang Xiao's expression instantly became brighter, the terrifying pressure was instantly swept away, and the cold and stagnant air in the room seemed to immediately become comfortable. He patted Zemo on the shoulder and said: "Of course, I also understand your concerns. I had never paid attention to my personal marriage problems before. It was not until more than ten years after the establishment of the Fourth Civilization that I finally talked to Adele. -Ulan got married, but after the marriage he ignored her for a long time without touching her at all. After that, until now, I have had sex with Adele many times, but there is no sign of pregnancy at all. It is natural for you to be anxious. ."

"Yes..." Although the pressure was gone, Zemo was still covered in cold sweat. He was also reflecting on himself. Maybe it was because Tang Xiao was in a good mood and his temper was much better recently, which made him slack off a little.

But the issue of heir is indeed the problem of every king. In addition, Tang Xiao has been exploring the way to eternal life, which makes him even more sensitive to this matter.

To suddenly mention this matter at this time was indeed because he was too carried away.

Zemo just wanted to slap himself twice right away.

Tang Xiao stood there thinking for a while, his smile faded, and he said slowly: "However, in order to consolidate the relationship between me and the Ulan family, I really need to have a child with Adele Ulan. Now. Please make arrangements for her to go to the planet Semels with me to participate in the maiden voyage ceremony of the Endless-class super aircraft carrier."

"As you command..." Zemo responded with his head lowered.

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The eastern border of the Milky Way, the planet Semels.

This is a planet located at the core of the area controlled by the Federation of Independent Systems. Together with these planets including the planet Felucia, the planet Dark, the planet Ossus, the subplanet Laxus, the planet Mulkana, etc., It has become the main strength of the Federation of Independent Systems.

The Confederacy of Independent Systems was already in dire straits at the end of the Galactic Republic. Specifically, it started after Palpatine, who was still the Speaker of the Republic at the time, issued an order to recover the local defense fleets of all planets.

The Galactic Republic used tens of thousands of salvaged warships to launch a fierce attack on the Confederation of Independent Systems. These warships were generally old warships from the local defense fleet, and were mainly small and medium-sized warships. However, there were too many and the independence The Galactic Confederacy is difficult to resist.

At that time, the Galactic Republic gathered various armies and launched a six-pronged attack on the Confederation of Independent Systems and the Principality of Dawn.

In this series of attacks, the Confederacy of Independent Systems basically lost part of the Central Sector occupied by General Grievous's Festival Offensive in the first year of the Clone War, as well as the Central Attack launched at the beginning of the second year of the war. Occupied the middle ring and even a small part of the inner ring star area.

At the same time, because in the northeast, the Confederacy of Independent Systems lacked a planet strong enough to support it, it was overwhelmingly defeated by the Republic's Ninth Army and Tenth Army, and was eventually completely defeated.

It was also this series of victories that allowed Dunn Wessex, the governor of the Ninth Army of the Republic, to emerge as the King of the North, laying a solid foundation for his subsequent rapid rise.

In addition, in the southeast direction, Wilhuff Tarkin's Fourth Army and the 15th, 16th, and 17th Armies attacked all the way, regained the planet Rylos, and rebuilt the Fourteenth Army.

During this process, the only area actually controlled by the Federation of Independent Systems was the eastern region of the Milky Way. And if Severance Tann hadn't launched a battle in the outer star areas of the planet Mandalore to destroy the main fleet of the Republic's Second Army taken away by Mace Windu, perhaps their life would have been even more difficult.

Of course, strictly speaking, even if the southwest of the galaxy where the Principality of Dawn is located has made peace with the Galactic Empire alone, the northwest of the galaxy controlled by the Interstellar Banking Association (M), the Fourth Group, and the geth are also independent in a sense. The control area of ​​the Galaxy Confederation, but the only place Count Dooku can really control now is the Eastern Region.

This star area is naturally also the most powerful star area of ​​the Federation of Independent Systems.

The planet Semels is now one of the most important industrial worlds in the Confederation of Independent Systems. (End of chapter)