The door opened just as Zhou had intended. Thank goodness the button was in fact for the door and not for, I dunno, a disco ball or something. That would have been embarrassing, wouldn't it? The door opened with a hiss as the air pressure within the [i]Millennium Falcon[/i] and the docking bay equalized. The large slab of metal extended downward, opening up as a ramp. Zhou and Bruno could now see a lineup of 4 armored troopers, holding metal sticks pointed up at them, while a man in the officer's uniform stood in the middle of the group. He raised an eyebrow at Zhou, then spoke and his voice was immediately identifiable as belonging to lieutenant Quary.

"Your request, [i]grand general,[/i] is denied. Consider yourself lucky that I do not have you shot here and now for your insolence and remember your place in the grand Galactic Empire. I may, however, take a regiment of troops to this 'Kingdom of Wu' so that your people will know to ensure they choose their generals with a little more humility and tact." The lieutenant clearly held disdain for Zhou, and it showed as he intoned each syllable of every word. He then spoke louder, calling into the ship, passed Zhou and Bruno.

"Everyone shall now step out and place their hands on their heads. Disarm yourselves of any weapons. You are now in the custody of the Imperial Navy. Cooperate, and you may receive a light sentencing for your transgressions."

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