360. Speaker steps down
Senator Sheev Palpatine's words were undoubtedly a betrayal of Finis Valorum, but no one cared how he, the Speaker, felt. So what if this is really the reason? Who cares? Is there any less blame on Valorum's back? I don't mind the extra bite.
Trade Federation representative Lot Dude flew over on an anti-gravity platform and shouted: "That's nonsense! There is no invasion at all, and all actions of the Trade Federation are legal!"
"The Trade Federation is not allowed to speak yet!" Finis Valoran was angry and reprimanded loudly.
"Now let's invite the new queen of the planet Naboo, Queen Amidala, to speak." Senator Palpatine said.
Queen Amidala stood up and said: "Dear members of the Republic, I must regret to tell you that just before, the planet Naboo was brutally invaded by the Trade Federation robot army!"
"This is absolutely impossible! This has definitely never happened, you are lying!" Lot-Dude directly ignored Speaker Valorum's order not to allow him to speak, and interrupted Ami loudly. Queen Daala, "The Trade Federation requests to send an investigation team to thoroughly investigate this matter!"
As long as an investigation team is sent out, it won't take long, and you can make a fuss about the investigation team. The biggest problem is money, and the Trade Federation is short of everything but money.
"The planet Malastar agrees with the Trade Federation's opinion and requests to send an investigation team to the planet Naboo." Councilor Ainle-Tim stood up and said.
Finis Valoran looked at the Gran man again. He also did not expect Tim's statement, because the planet Marastal was blocked by the Enterprise Alliance just two years ago! It stands to reason that they should share the same fate as the planet Naboo, but his statement now can only mean one thing...
The Galactic Parliament, which represents the highest authority of the Republic, has become corrupt...
"Dawn Planet, support the decision to send an investigation team." Dawn Planet Councilor Francis Underwood stood up and seconded the proposal. He always had a modest smile on his face, and he even exchanged a look with Councilor Tim.
Yes, the Republic Council has indeed become corrupt, which is why the planets in the Outer Rim Sector have begun to drift away from the Republic.
Finis Valorum did not see this. He was already old, and too many things involved his energy. He could not see such a distant place. The stage play that belongs to him has also come to a close.
Seeing that many members of Congress supported the dispatch of an investigation team, Finis Valoran wanted to say something else, but the Deputy Speaker Mas Ameda whispered a few words to him. Valoran's face turned pale and he took a deep breath. In one breath, he said: "Proposal accepted! Queen Amidala of the planet Naboo, do you agree with the Republic sending an investigation committee to investigate?"
Queen Amidala said loudly: "I disagree! I risked my life to break through the blockade and come to Coruscant to ask the Republic to help us prevent this invasion! My people are starving, and a large number of civilians die every day. You are hungry and cold, and yet you are here talking about whether this invasion exists?"
"We are trying to help Naboo," Valoran said.
"Then please stop the Trade Alliance immediately and ask them to withdraw their troops!" Queen Amidala said loudly. She looked at the speechless Finis Valorum and slowly said, "If the Speaker If you are unable to fulfill your responsibilities, then I hope that the Republic Assembly can elect a new leader, a leader who can help us!"
She looked around and said, "As a planet of war victims, I formally propose a vote of no confidence in the current Speaker Finis Valorum and start the impeachment process!"
Finis Valoran's face suddenly turned pale, and he fell into his seat as if he was completely powerless. The noisy parliament hall was spinning around him like a phantom, and he only felt empty in his heart.
Finally, this moment has arrived.
Starting from 44 BBY, he led the Galactic Republic Council to the present. In the 12 years of ups and downs, he witnessed the most corrupt and darkest moments of the Republic. He also tried hard to turn the tide, but the darkness eventually swallowed him up.
If the planet Naboo proposes a vote of no-confidence to impeach him as a war victim, the voting will begin immediately according to the procedures, and he will completely bid farewell to politics in two or three days at the latest.
He doesn't think he can get a majority of votes under the current situation in the parliament. It's impossible.
…
"I have decided, I will sign. On the Clone Army Agreement." Jedi Master Seve Dias said to Master Dooku in a mansion on Coruscant.
Master Dooku wears a small white flower on his chest. His brother, the Earl of Serenno, died of illness a few days ago. According to family etiquette, he needs to use this to mourn.
"What made you make up your mind, Master Diaz, my friend." Master Dooku said solemnly.
"Planet Naboo...the Republic cannot do anything during this invasion. Today, the Parliament began impeachment proceedings against Speaker Valoran, and he is destined to step down. I don't know where the future of the Republic will go, but, at least, I Something can be done for the future of the republic,” Seve-Díaz said.
"You have a good relationship with Speaker Valorum, and I know you are sad too. But, looking forward, maybe the Republic will be better under the leadership of the new Speaker. And on the planet of Naboo, Master Qui-Gon Jinn Right there, he is my best apprentice, I know him, he will solve this crisis." Master Dooku said.
Seve Dias nodded and said, "I hope so."
Saying goodbye to Master Dooku, Seve Dias sent messages to Hego Damask II and Rama Su respectively, telling them of his decision and that he would soon go to the planet Kamino, under the guise of the Jedi Order to sign the contract.
Just when he was about to go to his shuttle, he suddenly received a communication from Finis Valorum. He frowned and connected the communication.
"Master Díaz, I am sorry to say that as far as I know, the votes of no confidence in me during this impeachment have exceeded 70%, so at this time tomorrow, I will no longer be the Speaker of the Assembly of the Republic. ." Valoran said.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Speaker," Diaz said.
"We have known each other for 20 years. We fought side by side when I was not the Speaker. But now, you can only rely on yourself to move forward. In this most critical moment of the Republic." Valoran sighed. , "However, at least while I am still the Speaker, I hope to do something for the Republic one last time."
"You say."
"You also know that in the past two years, I have been asking you to fight against the evil forces in the country. In fact, I have known for a long time that I have lost control of those corporate giants and political giants. What I can do in the parliament There are fewer and fewer, but at least I still have the power to fight against these gangs and smugglers, haha..." Valoran smiled bitterly, "This is the last information I got, a group of Parkers are on the planet Felucia. Smuggling spices, I hope you will investigate and arrest this group."
"No problem, Mr. Speaker, this is what I am good at." Master Dias said.
"Don't say that. I can't stand the word Speaker, haha." Valoran smiled.
"I will hunt down this group of Parkers. I believe that our efforts will not be in vain! The Galactic Republic will definitely have a bright future!!" Dias said decisively.
"Hearing this, I feel relieved." Finis Valoran said: "The candidates for the new Speaker include Bel Antilles from the planet Alderaan, and Ainle Ti from the planet Malastar. Sheev Palpatine on the planet Mu and Naboo. Although I can't see through Palpatine recently, I believe in his ability. Although he betrayed me, I will still vote for him. I hope Republic, for the better.”
