Chapter 353 Darkroom Assassination!
Even if Atreides suppressed the original royal family of the Galactic Empire, he would not be able to ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor in a short time.
After all, there is a coalition government in the galaxy that is countless times more powerful than them. They call themselves the Galactic Emperor, no matter how weird their thoughts are, they may anger the coalition government and cause unnecessary trouble.
Duke Leto didn't have much ambition in the first place. In his opinion, it was enough to allow Atreides to exist unharmed.
"The Duke is wise." Du Fei flattered sincerely.
Their understanding of the coalition government is limited to a few diplomats sent by the coalition government to perform tasks. They have no idea what kind of civilization the coalition government is.
However, if you can think of supporting agents to plunder resources, such a civilization is definitely not "silly and sweet".
With Atreides' current thin arms and legs, he must try his best to avoid causing dissatisfaction with the coalition government, otherwise no matter how brilliant today is, it may become a sunset tomorrow.
"Now that the coalition government is here, let's return to Caladan and hand over Arrakis to the coalition government." Duke Leto smiled. He had long wanted to return to Caladan.
Caladan has abundant water and grass and a pleasant climate, while Arrakis has only sand.
If Arrakis hadn't produced spices, no one in the galaxy would have paid much attention to this place. Now that the United Government has come to take over Arrakis, it's natural for them to return to Caladan.
Caladan is the Atreides' home base, and they will be safer there from assassins from the Sisterhood.
The all-cleansing fire will rise from Caladan and burn across the galaxy, burning the royal family of Corinor and the Emperor Padishah to ashes, allowing the Atreides banner to rise from the ashes.
Duke Leto felt very excited at the thought of this.
In the past, the ancestors of the Atreides family shed their blood on the battlefield, and finally gained Caladan, a beautiful natural planet. Now, Leto, seizing the opportunity, will sweep across the world and dominate the world, allowing Atreides to conquer the world. Crowned as king!
"I will make arrangements to return to Caladan." Dufy looked solemn. He understood that when Duke Leto set foot on the land of Caladan again, it would be the beginning of the rising sun of Atreides.
Duke Leto nodded slightly: "Our era is coming."
The coalition government leased thirty-six super battleships to the Atreides family. Each battleship can suppress a planet alone.
Except for the one guarding Caladan, the remaining thirty-five ships can hunt down the Kolino royal family around the clock.
In this case, Colino's empire had no choice but to collapse.
With the strength of the Atreides family and their reputation in the galaxy, they only need to raise their arms and everyone will support them. By then, even if they do not formally ascend the throne and be crowned, they will become the uncrowned king of the galaxy.
Duke Leto already has plans for the future in his mind.
After they defeated the Colino royal family, he established a Galactic Parliament and made the heads of the major families become members of the Galactic Parliament, and everyone discussed the future of the galaxy together.
The Atreides will be the speakers of the Galactic Parliament and enjoy privileges in the parliament. Although they do not have the name of emperor, they have the reality of emperor.
"By the way, ask the diplomats of the coalition government for me. When they take away Arrakis, can they leave the Fremen to me?" Duke Leto looked thoughtful and clenched his fists. He said with a hint of anxiety, "The Fremen grew up in a harsh natural environment. They have the same origin as the Sadoka people, and their combat prowess should be about the same."
"The coalition government only lent us thirty-six warships. After they take back these warships, we need a strong army to defend our authority."
The reason why the Corinor royal family was able to maintain its rule for thousands of years, and during this period wantonly provoke disputes among various families, while remaining safe and sound, was precisely because they were sitting on the invincible Sadoka Army.
Although Duke Leto did not intend to oppress the many houses in the galaxy like the royal family of Colinor, he also wanted to prevent others from challenging Atreides' authority.
The loser in the battle for the throne is miserable.
Not to mention the psychological gap that demoralizes people, just a physical destruction is too much to bear.
"I will contact the diplomats of the coalition government immediately and try to ask them to keep the Fremen!" Dufee also understood Duke Leto's concerns, and he said firmly, "I will never let you down!"
Although the Fremen have been in constant conflict with the galactic governors who rule Arrakis in the past few decades, and small and medium-sized wars have occurred from time to time, the fundamental need of the Fremen is nothing more than a planet with a pleasant climate.
Atreides is fully capable of providing this condition to the Fremen.
Besides, Paul was the savior in their prophecy. As long as he did a little bit of work on this matter, subduing the Fremen would not be a problem.
The point is to let the coalition government keep the Fremen.
Duffy believes that this should not be difficult. After all, the technological level of the coalition government far exceeds theirs, and it is a civilization that develops computers and artificial intelligence. The Fremen have no value to the coalition government.
In addition, the diplomats of the coalition government have always been easy to talk to, which means that the coalition government's attitude towards the Atreides family is relatively mild.
As long as the transfer of the Fremen does not trouble the coalition government, the coalition government should agree.
He is not worried about the harsh demands the coalition government will put on them through the Fremen. After all, their position as Galactic Emperor was single-handedly supported by the coalition government.
"Go." Duke Leto nodded heavily.
In the dim room, a thin woman with dark yellow skin crouched quietly behind the door.
This is a sisterhood assassin.
After Helen and Padisha reconciled again, the Sisters immediately launched an assassination operation against Atreides' top leaders.
As time goes by and the situation changes, Atreides' defensive psychology will become stronger and stronger, and Leto and other senior leaders of the Atreides family may become disgusted with the environment of Arrakis and return to Caladan, a place with pleasant soil and water.
The Sisters only had Jessica on Caladan, and now that Jessica had betrayed them, if Leto and other top leaders of the Atreides returned to Caladan, they would have little chance of assassination.
"Minister Qian, I leave the Fremen matters to you."
There was a noise outside the door.
The woman's eyes flickered, and she recognized that the person speaking was the Mentat of the Atreides family—the legendary tactician Duffy Hawat.
If she could stab Dufy to death, the Atreides family's galactic strategy would be greatly affected.
But who is Duffy talking to?
Atreides is only one step away from the Golden Lion Throne. As a core member of the Atreides family, Dufy's status has naturally increased.
Why does he still use the word "please" which means request when talking to this person? (End of chapter)