The Empire begins with the Fourth Scourge

857. Equal Trial (Part 1)

Thorn Hill was expressionless, and said indifferently: "Unfortunately, this is the decision of The Core Five of the Interstellar Banking Association."

"The DS-1 plan is the key to our victory over the Republic! With this super weapon, we can directly threaten Coruscant and make the Galactic Republic surrender!" Earl Dooku's face was livid.

"But our engineering team has assessed that it will take at least 10 years for DS-1 to play a role, and the war we are currently facing will not last that long. That is to say, the investment in DS-1 , will probably cost us the war," Thorn-Hill said.

"Lord Sidious will never allow such a thing to destroy his plan!" Count Dooku said angrily.

"Lord Sidious will definitely understand our decision, because it is for the victory of the war." Thorn Hill's mouth was slightly raised, and he said slyly, "Lord Sidious, it is also for us to win the war." Galactic Republic, is that so?"

"I have to say, this is a huge betrayal, Your Excellency the Co-Chairman." Earl Dooku calmed down and said coldly.

Thorn Hill went on to say: "In order to make up for the lag in the DS-1 plan, the core five-member committee unanimously agreed to implement a non-exclusive agreement in the outer ring star area and invest 500 billion credits in the form of equity pledges to build Heavy industry in the outer ring star area. The first beneficiary of this agreement is the Trade Federation, and we have built a new super shipyard in the outer ring star area."

Now, even Earl Dooku has no reason to continue to attack, he said slowly: "I am naturally very grateful for the generosity of the Interstellar Banking Association, but this still means a very important strategic change, I think, we still Long-term thinking is needed.”

"And that's exactly why I'm here." Thorn Hill said so, but his tone didn't allow any room for negotiation.

...

That night, in a dark conference room, there was a sign like a balance, with two weighing pans in the center of the balance, and an open eye.

Below the sign, there was a huge round table, around which six figures were projected. Under their holographic projections, there was a pair of ornately decorated high-backed seats to show their noble status.

Thunbuck-Tula, representative of Planet Semirs, representative of Planet Jager-Durr, Giggs, Executive Director of the Fourth Group, Gross Shelbya, Governor of Dawn Star Tang Xiao, Governor of Trade Union Newt- Gunley, and Thorn Hill, co-chairman of the Interstellar Banking Association.

Each of them wore the hood of a bright red cloak, and although their different races made their appearance even a little ridiculous, they all looked solemn. And the power behind these six people, I am afraid that no one dares to really laugh.

Darth Malthael stood among the six projections, wearing a black cloak, making his face and figure unclear. But the incomparably powerful dark side around his body is constantly flourishing, and there are even faint wailing spirits drifting past, which makes people shudder.

This is a meeting of several core leaders of the Freemasonry Alliance. As the strength behind the Freemasonry Alliance grows stronger and more resources are controlled by them, this secret meeting has gradually become an existence capable of controlling the situation in the Milky Way. .

"My lord... I have successfully persuaded the core five-member committee of the Interstellar Banking Association, and now our investment in the DS-1 project has been terminated." Sang Hill said respectfully.

"Count Dooku, what's your reaction?" Darth Malthael asked.

"Angry, unreasonable anger." A sneer appeared on the corner of San Hill's mouth, "Even if I come up with another investment plan of 500 billion credits, he is also very angry."

"It's not in our interest to invest in something that won't be built in ten years! It's not in our interest to win the war either! Your judgment is correct, Lord. Count Dooku and Darth Sidious , have other plans! They don't want to win the war!" Newt Gunley said, waving his fists.

Darth Malthael glanced at Newt Gunray. This coward has been struggling with this for a long time. No, rather than being entangled, it is better to say that he has been reminding himself that Darth Sidious deceived him, so that he can continue to give him the courage to resist.

"This is the first step in the direction of our Freemason's policy towards the Confederation of Independent Galaxies. This is just the beginning." Darth-Masail said, "Count Dooku will soon find out that he has to follow the path we have for The path he paved goes forward. And this path, not to Darth Sidious's plan, but to our true victory! Our own victory!"

"Equal trial!" cried Thorn-Hill.

"Equal trial!"

"Equal trial!!" Several other people also neatly echoed.

Darth Malthael looked at the six people in front of him with satisfaction, or four. Because this 'Tang Xiao' is just a clone; and Gross Shelby is his person, every part of his body is.

He has been gradually promoting this set of rituals in the small circle of the Freemasonry Alliance, just for a subtle brainwashing, so that these members can't help but bring themselves into the Freemasonry Alliance.

They will think that they are different, they will think that they are superior to others, this is the function of this set of mysterious rituals that seem to be secondary.

Once they have developed such a distinctive sense of identity, they will naturally become die-hard believers in Freemasonry.

But now the one who eats this most is actually Thorn Hill. His previous admiration for Hego-Damask II also laid the foundation for his current behavior.

Thunbak-Tula is also a very devout member. It is a bit funny to watch her body fat squeezed into a ball, but still trying to shout slogans.

As for the Ji Wen people representing Ziggs, because the Ji Wen people themselves are a race that is close to absolute rationality, although he followed suit, it was obviously just a show. This set of things is not valid for Ji Wen people.

Of course, only a sense of ritual is not enough. In order to maintain this alliance, Darth Malthael needs some benefits, some benefits that make these elusive, but only he can give them.

"My lord, the investment of 500 billion credits has been approved, but what is such a large investment used to build?" Sang Hill asked.

"The eyes of God watch all living beings equally. If you give something, you will naturally get something back. Newt Gunley, accept this gift of equality..." Darth Malthael said.

"It's my honor... Ah... Oh! Equal trial!" Newt Gunley had just joined for a short time, and he was not very familiar with some things, so he didn't know what to say for a while.

"The eyes of God are the eyes of the god of knowledge and wisdom. This reward is also what you dream of, knowledge." Darth Malthael spread his hands, and a memory device appeared in his hands.

On this memory, the figure of a square warship is projected.

Seeing this thing, Newt Gunley suddenly became excited.

Darth Malthael said slowly: "Accept the gift of the Eye of God... This is the product of this investment - super aircraft carrier, endless class!"