1490 、 Parliament dismissed.
"How can you say that we're not ready as the defense chief?!" One of the councilors snapped.
Locke replied calmly, "It's fine if I say something that will make everyone feel comfortable. However, my job is not to make everyone feel comfortable. My job is to defend Zion. "
"Then do you think we can defend against this attack?" the president asked.
"If Zion goes all out, then we can." Locke raised his head.
"If we can defend, then why do you say that we're not ready?" the president continued to ask.
"If we can defend against this wave of attack, then what about the next one? What about the next one? This time, it's 250,000 mecha squids. What about 500,000 mecha dinosaurs next? "Locke replied.
"Watch your words! Jokes like mecha dinosaurs are not suitable for this occasion! "one of the councilors said.
"I'm sorry, Your Excellencies." Locke immediately apologized.
"If we can repel this wave of attack, then they won't have any more mobile forces to attack us for at least a year. After all, according to the investigation of our hovercraft fleet, the robots should have suffered heavy losses in the previous war with the humans. Their main area of control is only the vicinity of the machine city. "The president said.
"Forgive me for being blunt, Your Excellency. The information we received before was wrong. Based on the wrong information, we used the wrong model to simulate the war, and the conclusion we came up with is even worse. You know, according to our previous intelligence calculations, the Androids can only send a maximum of 20000 mechanical squids this time, but what about the reality? 250,000! "Locke said in a low voice.
A few other councilors wanted to scold him, but the president waved her hand to stop them. She said to Locke, "Then, tell me, what kind of support should Zion give you to give you in order to give you more confidence in the battle?"
"I want to issue a general mobilization order for Zion! All citizens above the age of 14 and below the age of 70, regardless of gender, are to participate in the battle! "Locke said.
"Bastard! How is that possible! Locke! If we do as you say, after this battle, there will be nothing left of Zion! You! You exaggerated the robots' strength before, and now you're making such a request! Tell me, are you trying to do something?! "One of the councilors jumped up and roared.
"If we lose the battle, will we be left with anything?" Locke looked at them coldly.
"Are you threatening us with this battle?" the Speaker asked in a deep voice. "Will you lose the battle on purpose if we don't agree? If we agree to your request, then the whole of Zion will be under your control! You will become a dictator!! "
"Don't worry, Mr. President. I have absolutely no such intentions." Locke immediately stood straight and said.
"Since you don't, then hurry back and use the resources in your hands to fight this battle!! Destroy the invading mechanical squid! "the president said slowly.
At this time, a powerful voice suddenly came from outside the door, "Then, if this battle was lost because Locke was dissatisfied with your rejection of his request, he deliberately lost? Or was it because you were content with the status quo, underestimated the enemy, and refused to issue a general mobilization order? "
Everyone immediately looked towards the direction of the voice. When Locke saw who it was, his expression changed drastically. He exclaimed in shock, "Morpheus … It's you? Why did you … "
The person who came was Morpheus. Behind him were Neo, Trinity, Peacock, and Jane Connor. He looked at Locke and said, "My grudge against you may be personal, but my goal will always be for the sake of the human race! For Zion!! "
"Morpheus! This is not a place you should be at! You should be at the hovercraft gathering point right now, preparing to launch a counterattack! "the Speaker said sternly.
Morpheus looked around and slowly said, "I am here because I heard the hesitation in your hearts! It is because I heard the fear in your hearts! I cannot understand why we don't even dare to issue a general mobilization order when the enemy is right in front of us! "
"Are you questioning our determination? Morpheus! Everyone here, including myself, is willing to pick up a weapon and die for Zion! "the Speaker said sternly.
"There are many kinds of death. It is easy to make a stupid mistake and die. It can also avoid criticism later. It is indeed a good deal. But that is not what Zion needs!! What Zion needs is the determination to fight against the robot army to the last man! Not to think about your future!! "Morpheus was agitated. He waved his fists in the air.
"How dare you say that about us …" The Speaker was completely enraged. Her voice was trembling.
"Please issue the general mobilization order, Mr. Speaker," Morpheus stared at the Speaker and said slowly.
"What if I say no?" the Speaker asked through clenched teeth.
Locke closed his eyes and took a deep breath. Then, he stepped forward and said sternly, "Then temporarily dissolve the council!! The entire Zion will be under the command of the defense center!! "He used his actions to express his support for Morpheus.
"Is this your real goal? Locke? Morpheus? Guards! Guards! Arrest them!!! "the Speaker shouted as she slammed the wooden gavel.
"If you want to call the people at the gate, they are currently asleep." Jane Connor said with a smirk, "They are actually quite strong. More than 50 of them, and it took me 30 seconds. Not bad, not bad."
"You …" The Speaker's body was trembling with anger.
However, the old man standing next to her, Senator Harman, suddenly walked over and patted the Speaker's shoulder. He said with a smile, "Alright, relax. Morpheus won this round."
"This is a betrayal!! I will announce your crimes to the entire Zion! "the Speaker shouted.
Senator Harman said seriously, "Are you sure you want to do this? Start a civil war when the enemy is only an hour away? "
The Speaker was stunned. She looked at Senator Harman, then at Locke, Morpheus, Neo, Jane Connor, and the others behind him. Then, she sat down dejectedly.
Senator Harman smiled and walked to the Speaker's side. He pulled out a USB flash drive from her belt and threw it to Locke. He said seriously, "Since you think old bones like us are useless in this battle, we will listen to you for once. We will let you do whatever you want! I hope you will not lead Zion to destruction. This is the Speaker's authorization key. From now on, Zion is under your command. "
Locke looked at the USB flash drive in his hand and immediately saluted. He said loudly, "Don't worry! We humans will have the last laugh in this war!! "
"Hehehehe, that's good, that's good," Senator Harman said and walked out the door.
"Where are you going, Senator Harman?" Senator Harman, "the Chancellor asked.
"Hehe, since the Senate no longer exists, I am no longer a Senator … It reminds me that 20 years ago, I was also a brave soldier! Since I was a soldier, then my home is the battlefield … "Senator Harman said and walked out without looking back.
Locke turned around and walked to Morpheus. The two looked at each other for a long time. Then, Locke said, "Thank you, Morpheus."
"I told you, I am helping you for the sake of humanity, for the sake of Zion! As for the grudge between us, there will be a time to end it!! But not now, "Morpheus said in a low voice.
Locke nodded and then saluted to Morpheus. He said, "Then Captain Morpheus, I officially appoint you as the Deputy Commander! Help me repel the attack of the robots! "
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