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Chapter 4825 [Palpatine]

The spacecraft soon arrived at the planet Coruscant.

The planet Coruscant is located at the center of the Milky Way. It is not much different in size from the Earth, and its gravity and orbital period are not much different.

It is also said that humans originated on the planet Coruscant, so it can be regarded as a parallel Earth in the world of Star Wars.

Civilization existed on Coruscant a long time ago. After a long period of evolution, Coruscant has now become a highly developed city.

It has a population of one trillion, and its buildings are soaring into the sky, with the tallest building reaching 5,127 floors. Because the high-rise buildings block out the sun, the people living at the bottom cannot see the sun at all.

Therefore, on Coruscant, the wealthier, more prestigious, and more powerful a person is, the higher up they live. And vice versa.

Xiang Nan and others boarded the spacecraft, passed through the atmosphere, and slowly landed on the helipad suspended in the air.

Through the porthole, you can see countless hovercrafts shuttling back and forth in the sky above Coruscant, a continuous and spectacular sight.

Xiang Nan was shocked when he saw this scene, "This is a science fiction world after all, it's really amazing."

Although the Marvel Cinematic Universe can be considered high-tech, it seems to be slightly inferior to the world of Star Wars.

Of course, this may also be because Xiang Nan only appears on Earth. If it were the Kree Empire, the Shi'ar Empire, or the Skrull Empire, it might be different.

……

On the tarmac, the Speaker of the Galactic Supreme Council, Phoenix Valorum, and Naboo's member of the Galactic Parliament, Sheev Palpatine, were already waiting.

Xiang Nan, Shmi, Jar Jar Binks and others got off the spaceship, and then, led by Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan, met with Chancellor Valorum and Senator Palpatine.

"I am relieved to see that you are safe and sound, Your Majesty." Senator Palpatine said to Queen Amidala with a smile, "Communications have been interrupted, and we are all very worried about you. I really want to hear the news you bring. Please allow me to introduce - Speaker Phoenix Valorum!"

"Welcome, Your Majesty." Speaker Valoren nodded and said, "It's an honor to finally meet you."

"Thank you, Chancellor." Queen Amidala nodded.

"Everyone is worried about the current situation." Speaker Valoran said to Queen Amidala, "I am going to call a special meeting of the parliament to listen to your opinions and discuss countermeasures together."

"I appreciate your efforts, Mr. Speaker." Queen Amidala nodded.

"Please come this way." Senator Palpatine led the way, and took the queen, the guards, Xiang Nan, Shmi, Jar Jar Binks and others on the flying boat and went to the prepared residence.

Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan went to the Jedi Temple to report on the mission, especially their encounter with the Sith Warriors.

After arriving at the residence, Queen Amidala was asked to discuss countermeasures with Senator Palpatine.

Xiang Nan, Shmi, Jar Jar Binks and others were waiting outside.

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"There is no justice at all, only politics now." Senator Palpatine complained to Queen Amidala, "The Republic is no longer the Republic it once was, and the parliament is full of corrupt senators who don't care about the interests of the people at all.

Your Majesty, I must say that it is difficult for the Parliament to stop the Trade Federation's invasion of Naboo." "Chancellor Valorum seems to think there is still a chance." Queen Amidala did not quite agree with Senator Palpatine's words.

"Let me put it this way, Your Majesty. The Speaker has no real power. Moreover, Speaker Valoren has been embroiled in corruption and embezzlement scandals, which has greatly reduced his prestige in the parliament." Senator Palpatine waved his hand and said, "Now those corrupt senators are in power."

"Then what else can we do?" Queen Amidala's face turned cold when she heard him say that, and she asked.

"First of all, we should immediately re-elect a strong speaker of the Republic who can deter those corrupt members and uphold justice for us." Senator Palpatine suggested, "You can vote no confidence in Speaker Valoren."

"But he has always been our staunch supporter," Queen Amidala objected.

Although Chancellor Valoran was relatively incompetent, he still stood on the side of Naboo. For example, the two Jedi Knights, Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan, were sent by Chancellor Valoran.

If it weren't for their rescue, Queen Amidala believed that she would have been imprisoned by the Trade Federation and forced to sign an unequal treaty.

So Senator Palpatine suggested a vote of no confidence in Chancellor Valorum and impeachment of him, but Queen Amidala couldn't bear it.

"Then the other way is to sue the Trade Federation for its illegal activities in the Court of Justice." Senator Palpatine gave his second suggestion.

"But a lawsuit in the Supreme Court will take longer than a discussion in the Senate." Queen Amidala frowned and said, "Our people are dying, Mr. Senator. We must find a way to stop the invasion of the Trade Federation immediately."

Now the planet Naboo has fallen under the iron hoof of the Trade Federation. If we delay stopping them for a second, thousands of people may be killed.

So Queen Amidala had no time to waste; she had to get help as soon as possible.

"Your Majesty, these are the only two paths we can think of right now." Senator Palpatine saw Queen Amidala's objection and advised, "Otherwise, you will have no choice but to accept the fact that Naboo will be occupied by the Trade Federation."

"I will never allow this." Queen Amidala said firmly. She could not sit idly by and watch her motherland fall.

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Xiang Nan watched quietly through the glass, thinking to himself, Senator Palpatine is indeed cunning and treacherous.

Having watched the "Star Wars" movie series, he naturally knew that Senator Palpatine was Darth Sidious, the Dark Lord of the Sith.

The Trade Federation's attack on Naboo, Darth Maul's attack on Qui-Gon Jinn, and the Queen's instigation to dismiss the Speaker were all at his instruction, with the goal of taking a further step and becoming the Speaker.

Littlefinger in Game of Thrones famously said, "Chaos is the ladder to rise."

Senator Palpatine plays the role of Sith Lord, unites the Trade Federation and the Separatists, constantly stirs up trouble in the Galactic Republic, and discredits the current Chancellor, Phoenix Valorum.

While playing the role of Senator Palpatine, who is honest, kind, and popular, he makes friends with and wins over other senators, gradually consolidating his position in the Republic Congress.

Through this strategy of playing both the role of a witch and a ghost, and playing both sides, Senator Palpatine's reputation continued to rise.

Because of his meddling, Chancellor Valoren's support in the Republic Parliament continued to decline, making it increasingly difficult for him to take measures to curb the development of trade alliances and separatism.

It also led to the gradual expansion of the power of the Trade Alliance and separatism in the Republic.

The fact that they launched an attack on the planet Naboo without the permission of the Republic Congress is the best proof of their growing power.

Now, the time has come for the final motive to be revealed. As long as Queen Amidala takes the lead in impeachment, Chancellor Valorum, who has long been embroiled in corruption scandals, will surely step down, and Senator Palpatine will most likely become the Chancellor.