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On the bridge of the Dreadnought-class heavy cruiser, Ling Liang was taken aback by Darth Marthael who suddenly appeared behind him, "It's... always... Lord Mortal Angel."

Darth Marthael nodded and said, "Elixiang City seems to be under control, very good. In the battle of the Eliadu system, you first caused a hyperspace storm, magnified the stellar flare, and then used the night. The plan is to capture the city of Elixiang in less than a month, which is good."

Ling Liang nodded, but he accepted the praise calmly, and said, "Under such a battle situation, my plan was able to be implemented smoothly. This is also the result of everyone in the entire army fighting for their lives."

Das Marthael looked out the window at the still raging city with his hands behind his back, and said in a deep voice, "After this battle is successful, you will be promoted to General of the Army."

Ling Liang saluted and said, "I will definitely live up to my mission."

"Next, I will retreat and practice, the Eliadu galaxy, I will leave it to you. Severance Tann, I have other uses."

"Yes!"

21BBY, Aug. 26.

The city of Erixiang, the capital of the planet Eliadu, was completely captured. It was a war. The defenders of the Galactic Republic lost more than 1.7 million in battle, and the civilian casualties exceeded 22 million.

The Fourth Civilization Army also paid a heavy price of more than 400,000 robots being destroyed and more than 20,000 soldiers casualties.

After the city of Elixiang was captured, the Fourth Civilization Fleet immediately issued a global announcement, demanding that all cities on the planet Eliadu surrender immediately. If there is any resistance, the jade will be burnt!

At the same time, the Fourth Civilization offered a reward of 100 million credits to track down the whereabouts of Willhoff Tarkin, the governor of the 18th Army of the Republic.

And in order to alleviate the current famine on the planet Eliadu, the Fourth Civilization also sent transport ships to transfer the population of some of the most famine-stricken cities to the satellite Eliadu.

But that's all they can do. After all, war is still the most important thing.

On August 31, Coruscant, the capital of the Galactic Republic, was the command center of the Supreme Strategic Command of the Republic.

A signal trooper received the message and turned back to the officer and said, "Sir, Planet Eliadu has confirmed its surrender. Legion Governor Wilhoff Tarkin is still missing."

The officer did not report the information immediately, but looked left and right, and said to him, "Come with me."

The signal trooper was brought to the conference room, and a new signal trooper took his place immediately.

In the conference room, the officer said lightly, "Planet Eliadu has not surrendered, and is still stubbornly resisting."

"But...sir..." The communications soldier was a little confused.

"Okay, cut off all communications from Planet Eliadu, and then remember to me that Planet Eliadu is still resisting." The officer repeated.

"Yes, I understand, sir." The signal soldier immediately understood.

"After the matter here is over, I will allow you to retire, and the retirement allowance will be paid at the rank of sergeant," the general said.

"Yes! Thank you sir!"

"According to the calculations of astronomers, the hyperspace storm will completely stop in three days, that is, on August 34. At that time, the hyperspace channel will once again be able to pass through large-scale fleets." In the Galactic Parliament Building, in the Speaker's Office, Schiff Palpatine meets with the number two Jedi Order, Jedi Master Mace Windu.

Master Windu nodded and said, "But is the council still arguing about whether to deliver food to rescue civilians or send a fleet to fight separatism?"

"What do you think? Master Windu." Palpatine asked rhetorically.

Master Windu's face became gloomy, "You have made many decisions without authorization, Your Excellency. Don't you think it is superfluous to consult me now?"

"You're right. While the Galactic Council is still arguing over this trivial matter, the military and civilians of the planet Eliadur are bravely resisting the Separatist attack, and they have suffered heavy casualties." Shiv-Palpa Ting said, "You always think that I am arrogant in the council, but the reality is here, from the Naboo planet 12 years ago to the current Eliadu planet, the drawbacks of the council have never changed. And We are still looking for victory.

As Palpatine spoke, he turned on the holographic projection, called up some communication records, and said, "Now, Elixiang City has been occupied by more than 80% of the area, and we have never been able to contact Governor Tarkin. Eli The situation on Yadu is imminent... We must make a decision as soon as possible."

"But some news I heard is that the planet Eliadu has been occupied." Master Windu's face was grim.

"There are news like this every day, Eliadu is occupied, the Deron system is occupied, and there is even a rebellion in Coruscant." Palpatine smiled bitterly, "However, what we have to do is to do it right. Reaction."

"Hyperspace storm, there are still 3 days to end. You have assembled the fleet on the planet of Dakaner." Master Windu said.

"Planet Eliadu, I can't last for three more days, my friend." Shiv-Palpatine shook his head and sighed, "Without Planet Eliadu, we will completely lose the western part of the Milky Way. The initiative, which we absolutely do not want to see.

"Then do you have any plans? Under such circumstances." Master Windu frowned.

"Well, when we attacked the Model Sector, Master Yoda was not..."

"Don't even think about it! Palpatine!" Master Windu burst into anger and shouted: "You should know how much Master Yoda paid to forcibly open the hyperspace channel! His body is still missing. recover!"

Schiff Palpatine also waved his hand in embarrassment and said: "This is just one of the countermeasures. I will not have any compulsion. In short, I will try my best to This battle plan is being pushed through the council - to send a fleet to the Eliadu system, not a grain ship."

After speaking, he sighed again with a pity, "I hope Master Yoda recovers quickly, the Republic, without him."

"Actually, this bill is sure to pass, isn't it?" Master Windu had given up on his tricks, put his hands on the desk, leaned in front of Palpatine, and asked back through gritted teeth, "What You have the power to control the council!"

"Hehe, before the bill is officially voted on, none of us will know." Palpatine smiled slightly.

"Open the hyperspace channel, for the Eliadu galaxy, I will go, I am now." In the high tower council room of the Jedi Temple, Master Yoda said lightly.

"This is impossible! Master Yoda! Your body..." Master Windu hurriedly wanted to stop it.

"The Sith and our war, if this is. Already..." Master Yoda wanted to say something meaningful, but he closed his mouth after only half of what he had said. He gave Master Windu a deep look, His eyes were very complicated, then he turned around silently, and walked out of the chamber with a cane.

"It's not worth it, Master Yoda." Master Windu said behind his back.

"Billions of people on Planet Eliadu, for..." Master Yoda said without looking back, "It's worth it, this matter."