Chapter 159: PY Trading

Chapter 159: PY Trading

At the same time as the fleet of the Fourth Civilization set off, a crucial meeting was being held in Coruscant, the capital of the Galactic Republic, which could even be said to pave the way for the end of the Republic.

Galactic Senate Building.

This is a mushroom-shaped building. The huge circular dome has a diameter of 2 kilometers, and the height of the entire building is more than 1 kilometer. This building is very strong and can withstand planetary-level blows. In other words, when the firepower that can destroy this building comes down, basically the whole of Coruscant will disappear.

In Coruscant, where every inch of land is expensive, it can even be said that every inch of land is precious and expensive, but there is still a huge square covering an area of one million square meters around the parliament building. The square is very empty, except for some small outbuildings, there are also some separate parks, including Equality Park, Justice Park and so on.

On these parks are erected hundreds of humanoid statues representing the founders of each of the Inner Circle planets in the Galactic Republic. Of course, it is also very ironic, because although the Galactic Republic claims to be fair and just, those poor and backward planets in the middle ring and outer ring are not even qualified to have a statue in the Senate square. Updated from novelb(i)n.c(o)m

Inside the Senate building, on the 12th floor of the Planet representative office.

Francis Underwood adjusted his suit for the last time, smiled at Claire Underwood beside him, and pressed the doorbell of the office in front of him.

The door opened silently, and Sheev Palpatine, dressed in fine clothes, greeted him enthusiastically, "Oh, I've been looking forward to your arrival since morning, Mr. Francis and Ms. Claire."

"I'm flattered by your enthusiasm, Senator Palpatine," Francis said very appropriately.

The smile on Francis's face gradually faded and became extremely serious, "I will never, never forgive myself for hurting my wife! Since then, I have sworn that I will make this person pay the price! What's more, this is In Coruscant, the heart of the Galactic Republic! Such a thing is tantamount to declaring war on freedom and democracy!"

But he changed the subject, "But I'm very glad that the Trade Federation found its way back, investigated and dealt with the real culprit in a timely manner. Let's stop this matter with this secretary. I demand that she be dealt with strictly and that the Trade Federation, a public apology is needed."

Palpatine smiled, "The Trade Federation is willing to lease an AA-9 Freighter to Planet Dawn for a symbolic rent of 10,000 credits per year. And it can sign a trade cooperation agreement with you. In this way, you will have It's better to help those outer planets, isn't it? But I suggest that you can be more harsh, and don't let these capitalists bleed, they won't have a long memory."

"What I need most is a public apology," Francis said.

"I will convey it for you." Palpatine nodded, "Okay, let's talk about the next thing. Do you know about Planet Malastare?"

"Is it the Corporate Alliance that wants to increase the fuel tax on Planet Malastare? Coruscant has been talking about this recently." Francis nodded.

"Actually, the root cause of this matter is that the Galactic Republic wants to levy taxes in the Outer Rim Star Region. What do you think? Mr. Francis." Palpatine crossed his hands and propped his chin, his eagle-like eyes stared at Francis.

Here comes the topic... Francis secretly cheered up. Tang Xiao had already told him all about Palpatine's plan, position and process, but even knowing this, facing a politician of Palpatine's level, neither should ever be taken lightly.

He shook his head, "It's a good thing that the Galactic Republic wants to collect taxes in the outer ring star region, but the Republic also needs to shoulder the corresponding tax responsibilities. In this regard, it is absolutely impossible for the current Supreme Chancellor, Vinis Valorum, he is just a coward."

"Oh, I'm sorry to hear your comment on Supreme Chancellor Valorum like this." Palpatine shook his head a little unhappy, "We should help him."