1989. Extortion.
Peacock quickly replied through the mental link. "I'm discussing the specifics of merging with the Republic with Senator Organa. He already knows that the Trade Federation is looking for us. There's an important piece of information that I need to tell you. The current Galactic Republic Senate Chairman, Palpatine, has set the coordinates of our planet as A-level secret. Coupled with the nebula around us, it's impossible for anyone without the coordinates to come here. Newt Gunley is definitely not among those who have the authority to know the coordinates! After the Battle of Neb, he's still a criminal! "
"What about the price of those space battleships?" Tang Yu asked.
"Senator Organa didn't state the price very clearly. He only told us to trust the Republic and not blindly buy these expensive space battleships. He also said that in the Republic fleet that's being rebuilt, the main battleships are the latest Hunter class produced by the Kuat Shipyard, and not the old Victory-class, "Peacock said.
"Hehe, so you're saying that he's selling an outdated thing to us for 10 billion credits?" Tang Yu glanced at Newt Gunley, who was arguing with Shao Liwen, with a hint of murderous intent in his eyes.
Chen Gang nodded and interrupted Shao Liwen's argument. He said to Newt Gunley, "Then may I ask, Your Excellency, before we make a decision, can we first take a look at the products of our planet? There may be some areas that we can use to make money. "
"I'm planning a bright path for you, but you keep delaying!" Newt Gunley suddenly stood up and scolded. "I'm not interested in seeing anything on this primitive planet of yours! Now, either sign the agreement, or we leave immediately. You can all die of old age in this godforsaken place! "
Tang Yu's expression suddenly turned ugly. Chen Gang comforted him through the mental link, then sat in his seat and said to Newt Gunley, "Doing business is nothing more than negotiating. Why are you so angry? But I'm sure you also know that tens of billions of credits is a huge sum. How can we sign the agreement so hastily? Besides, Senator Bell Organa is here for a visit. I think it's better to inform him about this. After all, Senator Organa is currently representing the Republic. "
Newt Gunley didn't care about Senator Organa at all. He snorted and said, "The Republic can't provide you with any protection, but I can! After signing these agreements, we will be a family from now on. Otherwise, we'll have to follow the market rules in the future … "
"How about this? We'll take a loan of 50 million from you and use the mineral resources in the Solar System as collateral. After we complete the transformation of our internal economic system, we will borrow more funds from you for the construction of the Planetary Shield and the purchase of the Interstellar Fleet. What do you think? "Chen Gang raised his first condition.
"50 million? Haha … "Newt Gunley sneered and turned to leave." This small amount of money isn't even enough for me to burn the fuel for coming here! Forget it, I won't ask you for this money. You guys better behave yourselves from now on. "
"They want to rob us openly …" Chen Gang rubbed his forehead and said through the mental link, "Either sign the agreement and become the Trade Federation's vassal and slave, or become their enemy."
"The Clone War is imminent. According to our established strategy, we should join the Galactic Republic. Sooner or later, we will become Newt Gunley's enemy. If that's the case, what are we afraid of? When the time comes, the Republic Army will naturally come to deal with them, "Tang Yu said through the mental link.
"Don't worry, he won't really leave. A two-man show … There's still one more person who hasn't spoken. You know, if Newt Gunley really leaves now, they will lose a potential market like us. They won't dare to invade us now. After the Battle of Naboo, the Trade Federation won't dare to be so brazen. Just wait! They aren't the only powerful force in the Galactic Republic. Moreover, their approach is a bit strange. It doesn't seem like they're really here to negotiate … "Chen Gang said.
"Aiya, aiya, don't be angry, Governor. These people are just primitive people. They don't know any better." Sure enough, Luhn Harko rubbed his hands and stood up. "Actually, I don't think this planet is so useless. I've investigated their industrial system and found that they also have a good robot production line and manufacturing industry. Ah, right, they also keep a large number of battle robots … "
"Oh? Battle robots? " Newt Gunley stopped, turned around, and sneered. "Hehehehe, it seems that in addition to a large number of live ammunition weapons, you also have a battle robot army? Oh, dear Lord Ruler, the laws of the Galactic Republic have been trampled on by you. "
"When we officially join the Galactic Republic, all affairs of the Guardian Planet will follow the Republic's constitution. You can rest assured about this," Shao Liwen said.
"Rest assured? No, no, no, I'm indeed very relieved … "Newt Gunley turned around and said slowly," Because according to the Republic's constitution, the development and use of live ammunition weapons are prohibited, and the formation of battle robots is prohibited. So, if you do things according to the requirements of the Republic, I think the Guardian Planet will soon become an undefended planet. What does this mean? "
Luhn Harko also chimed in. "You see, our Trade Federation is also the largest robot manufacturer in the Milky Way. There is a lot of room for cooperation between us. So, what we need to do now is trust … "With that, he took out an agreement and placed it on the table, pushing it in the direction of Tang Yu.
"They are not here to negotiate at all. Don't sign this agreement. I've made some arrangements. Wait a minute, "Chen Gang suddenly said in the spiritual link.
Tang Yu smiled faintly, pushed the agreement aside, and said to Newt Gunley, "But I don't see any trust from you. A Victory-class Planet Destroyer sold to us for 10 billion credits. Is this the trust of the Trade Federation?"
"Do you know … when you understand the nature of the Republic, maybe you will understand how cheap the 'trust' we give you now is!" Newt Gunley slammed the table a few times.
Unexpectedly, at this moment, a person in a robe suddenly walked in from the side door. This person was tall, wearing a simple robe, with a long bone plate on his head. He looked like a herbivorous dinosaur. However, from the metal hilt hanging from his waist, it could be seen that this person was actually a Jedi Knight! He was a member of the Jedi Knight Council — the negotiation expert, Master Kohl Mann-Truber!
Truber walked in just in time to see Newt Gunley in a rage. He was stunned for a moment, then became furious and said loudly, "Newt Gunley!! Who gave you the authority and courage to set foot on this A-level confidential planet!! You are trampling on the laws of the Republic!!! "
Seeing the Jedi Knight coming over, Newt Gunley's cowardly character was exposed. He suddenly looked a little flustered. He struggled to defend himself. "Who … who said I can't come over! I'm just helping the Guardian Planet integrate into the Republic economically as soon as possible. "
At this moment, Chen Gang suddenly called out through the spiritual link. "White Queen! Now! Read Newt Gunley's mind! "
As soon as he said that, the White Queen, who was already prepared, walked in with a plate of fruit. She had a faint smile on her face as she walked toward the restless Newt Gunley. Who knew that just as she glanced at Gunley, her eyes suddenly rolled and she fainted!! With a crack, the plate of fruit shattered!
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