160. Farce in Parliament (Part 1)
"If a bill can be reached in the parliament that benefits the outer ring star region, I think everyone will be very willing to help Speaker Valoran." Francis' language was still watertight.
"So, do you think the Republic should sanction the Enterprise Alliance in this matter?" Palpatine asked with a smile.
Francis took a deep breath, and he firmly grasped his political stance and said: "If the corporate alliance is allowed to succeed, other companies will follow suit, and if this continues, the Outer Rim Star Region will become a place where these trust oligarchs can do whatever they want. Hunting grounds. I will never tolerate this happening."
"But you just called Valorum a coward."
"If he can really solve this matter, he will certainly not be a coward."
Palpatine smiled slightly, "Well, I will bring you to this meeting. If there is a chance, maybe you can also speak."
"Speaking at the Galactic Parliament? This..." Francis looked a little panicked.
"Hahaha, don't be afraid, I'm here, no problem." Palpatine said very warmly.
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The meeting place of the Galactic Council.
This is a huge spherical space, majestic and solemn. Around the sphere, there are countless disk-shaped anti-gravity platforms arranged densely and neatly. Each platform represents a political entity in the galaxy, with representatives of this political entity and their assistants standing on it.
In the center of the entire spherical space, there is a larger platform floating. This is the platform of the Speaker of the Galactic Parliament, and it also represents the highest authority of the entire Galactic Republic.
Palpatine led Francis Underwood and his wife from the passage of the office to his own anti-gravity platform. Many other congressmen greeted him eagerly along the way.
Standing on the platform, Francis looked around. The psychological oppression of this star-studded parliamentary venue was very huge. It was countless times more magnificent than the parliamentary venues he had seen in his incomplete memory.
And the battlefield here is countless times more cruel than that time.
Palpatine approached Francis and whispered: "Don't worry too much, Mr. Francis. Today is mainly about discussing whether the Galactic Republic needs to directly send troops to intervene in the affairs of the planet Malastar. All we need is to stand still. Just stay with Speaker Valoran. I believe he has the ability to settle things."
Francis smiled and nodded, but he already knew the outcome of this meeting through Tang Xiao.
At this time, an old and loud voice came through the loudspeaker, "Speaker Finis Valorum is taking the seat!"
Everyone stood up on their own platforms and raised their hands to greet the sky above the venue.
An old man with gray hair, but a clean shave, who seemed to be in good spirits, wore a gorgeous speaker's costume, walked up to the anti-gravity platform, and stood in front of another somewhat stooped old man.
"Oh, Chancellor Finis-Valorum, and his old assistant, Deputy Speaker Mr. Botan. They have worked hard and devoted their lives for the Galactic Republic." Palpatine said meaningfully.
Francis watched expressionlessly as Speaker Finis Valoran and Deputy Speaker Botan controlled the anti-gravity platform to slowly fly towards the center of the venue, and sighed secretly in his heart.
Yes, the audience is already in place and it’s time for the clown to appear.
Finis Valoran shouted into the loudspeaker: "The parliament is convened today to discuss the dispute on the planet Malastar!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the council immediately became noisy. Some people were cheering, some were yelling, and more people were whispering to each other. The scene almost immediately became chaotic.
Francis watched with cold eyes. He understood that such a scene showed that Speaker Valorum's prestige was no longer enough to overwhelm the many representatives of the Galactic Parliament.
"Quiet!" Deputy Speaker Botan yelled with all his strength, and the noise in the parliament gradually became smaller.
Speaker Valoran took a deep breath and said: "Now we invite the representative of the Malastar planet, Ainlee Teem, to express his views on the dispute on the Malastar planet!"
An anti-gravity platform floated out and flew to the center of the venue, slightly lower than Valorum's platform. There were three Granites standing on it. The one in the middle bowed slightly to the surroundings, and then said loudly: "The Enterprise Alliance's request to increase the fuel tax on the Malastar planet is exactly what bandits do! They are nakedly plundering us. The resources of the planet are greedy and they continue to reduce our share, leaving our people to starve and working for them almost for free!”
"What nonsense!!" An anti-gravity platform flew out from the other side, and on it were several Kurivas, who were representatives of the Enterprise Alliance.
"Representative Parcel Argent, now is not the time for you to speak..." Deputy Speaker Botan stopped him, but the man did not listen to him at all.
The representative of the Enterprise Alliance said loudly: "When your Malastar planet was poor and backward, it was our Enterprise Alliance that helped you establish a basic industrial system! This allowed you to produce your own parts and equipment and become a state of Tatooine. The main equipment supplier for the Tower Night Podracer! Isn’t that enough? Now why do you accuse us of our legitimate business practices! In the end, it’s you who are greedy!”
"Your increase in fuel tax is completely contrary to the agreement at the time! Your endless mining has caused irreversible effects on the environment of our planet! Now you actually want to include 30% of our planet's income in taxes! Do you want Are you going to starve all the people on our planet to death?!" Representative Tim was shaking with anger, pointing at Parcell Argent's nose and yelling.
"You should read the agreement we signed! We have the right to increase fuel taxes."
"That's because you are threatening us that if we don't join that clause, we will suffer! This is a bandit clause! It shouldn't take effect!"
The two sides quarreled fiercely, completely ignoring Speaker Valoro and Deputy Speaker Botan, and the other members around them started making noise again. They were shouting, either supporting Representative Tim or Representative Argent, and arguing.
Seemingly losing the argument, Representative Tim suddenly turned around and shouted to Speaker Valorum: "The planet Malastare requests the Galactic Parliament to arbitrate! Sanction the corporate alliance's banditry! Give us justice!"
"If you want justice, I'll give it to you immediately!" Parcell Argent threatened, pointing at Tim's nose.
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[Easter Egg Chapter Attached Picture 1: The Galactic Council Venue. 】
[Easter Egg Chapter Attached Picture 2: Speaker Fenis-Valoran. 】
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