1490,Dissolution of Parliament

"As the chief of defense, how can you say that you are not ready yet!" a member of parliament asked sternly.

Locke said calmly: "If you want me to say something that will make everyone feel comfortable, that's fine. But my duty is not to make everyone feel comfortable. My duty is to protect Zion."

"So do you think we can defend against this attack?" the speaker asked.

"If Zion's force responds to the challenge, then it can be defended." Locke raised his head and said.

"Since we can hold on, why do you say we are not ready?" the speaker continued to ask.

"If we can defend this wave of offensive, what about the next wave? What about the next wave? This time it's 250,000 mechanical squids, but what about the next 500,000 mechanical dinosaurs?" Locke answered.

"Watch your words! Jokes like mechanical dinosaurs are not appropriate for this occasion!" said a congressman.

"I'm sorry, sirs." Locke apologized immediately.

"If we can repel this wave of robot offensive, then they will not have more mobile forces to attack for at least a year. After all, according to the reconnaissance of our hovercraft unit, the robots should have been in the previous war.

Both China and humans suffer losses, and their main area of ​​control is only around the Machine City," the Speaker said.

"With all due respect, Mr. Speaker, the information we received before was wrong. Based on the wrong information, we used the wrong model to simulate the war, and the conclusions we reached are even more absurd. You know, according to our

Previous intelligence calculations showed that the robots could only send a maximum of 20,000 mechanical squids this time, but what about the reality? 250,000!!" Locke said in a deep voice.

A few more members wanted to yell loudly, but the speaker waved her hand to stop them. She said to Locke: "Then, tell me what kind of support Zion should give you so that you can be more confident.

fighting?"

"I hope to issue a general mobilization order for Zion! All residents over the age of 14 and under the age of 70, regardless of gender, will all join the fight!" Locke said.

"Asshole!! How is this possible!! Locke!! If according to what you said, nothing will be left in Zion after this battle!! You! You exaggerated the strength of the robot before, and now you make such a request!! You

Tell me, do you have any intentions?!" A congressman jumped up and shouted loudly.

"If the battle fails, what will be left of us?" Locke looked at them coldly and asked.

"Are you using this battle to blackmail us?" the Speaker asked in a deep voice: "If we don't agree, will you deliberately lose the war? Then if we agree to your request, the entire Zion will actually be yours."

Under the control of one person! You will become a dictator!!"

"Please rest assured, Speaker, I definitely have no such intention." Locke immediately stood at attention and said.

"Since there is not, then go back quickly and use the resources in your hands to fight this battle!! Destroy the invading mechanical squid!" the speaker said slowly.

At this time, a strong voice suddenly came from outside the door: "Then if this battle fails, is it because Locke is dissatisfied that you rejected his request and lost on purpose? Or are you content with the status quo, despising the enemy, and refusing to issue general mobilization?

What was caused by the order?”

Everyone immediately followed the sound and looked out the door. After Locke saw clearly who was coming, his expression suddenly changed. He said in great surprise: "Morpheus...it's actually you? Why are you..."

The person coming was none other than Morpheus. He came in from the temple door with Neo, Trinity, Peacock and Jane Connor behind him. He looked at Locke and said: "My personal grudges with you are private grudges, but I

The purpose is always for mankind! For Zion!!"

"Morpheus! This is not where you should be! You should be at the suspension space assembly area now, preparing to launch a counterattack!" the speaker said sternly.

Morpheus glanced at everyone and said slowly: "I came here because I heard the hesitation in your hearts! It's because I heard the fear in your hearts! I can't understand why we are facing a powerful enemy.

We don’t even dare to issue a general mobilization order!”

"Are you questioning our determination? Morpheus! Everyone present, including myself, is willing to take up arms and die for Zion at any time!" the Speaker said sternly.

"There are many kinds of death. It is easy to make a stupid decision-making mistake and then die, and it can also avoid subsequent criticism. It is indeed very cost-effective. But this is not what Zion needs! What Zion needs is,

It is the determination to fight the robot army to the last man! Instead of thinking about his future options!!" Morpheus was a little excited, and he waved his fist vigorously.

"How dare you say that about us..." The Speaker was completely angry, and her voice sounded a little trembling.

"Please issue a general mobilization order, Your Excellency Speaker." Morpheus stared at the Speaker and said slowly.

"What if I say no?" the Speaker asked through gritted teeth.

Locke closed his eyes and took a deep breath, then stepped forward and said sharply: "Then temporarily dissolve the parliament!! The entire Zion is temporarily under the command of the Defense Center!!" He expressed his support for Morpheus through actions.

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"Is this your real purpose? Locke? Morpheus? Guards! Guards! Arrest them!!!" The speaker picked up the gavel and banged the rattle wood hard and shouted loudly.

"If you want to call those people at the door, they are sleeping now." Jane Connor said with a smirk, "They are actually quite powerful, there are more than 50 people, and it took me 30 seconds. Not bad, not bad

.”

"You..." The speaker's body trembled with anger.

However, the old man who had been standing next to him, Senator Harman, suddenly walked over and patted the speaker on the shoulder, and said with a smile: "Okay, relax, Morpheus won this round."

"This is a betrayal!! I will immediately announce your crimes to all of Zion!" the speaker shouted.

Councilor Hamann said seriously: "Are you sure you want to do this? Start a civil war when the enemy is coming in an hour?"

The Speaker suddenly froze. She looked at Representative Harman, then at Locke, Morpheus, and Neo, Jane Connor and others behind him, and then sat down slumped.

Councilor Harman smiled, walked to the Speaker, pulled out a USB flash drive from her belt and threw it to Locke, and said seriously: "Well, since you think we old bones are useless in this battle

Well, then we will listen to you once. Let you play freely! I hope you will not lead Zion to destruction. This is the authorization key of the Speaker. From now on, Zion will be under your full command."

Locke looked at the USB flash drive in his hand and immediately stood in awe. He immediately stood at attention, saluted a military salute, and said loudly: "Don't worry! In this war, we humans will have the last laugh!"

"Hehehehe, that's good, that's good." Councilor Harman said, walking towards the door.

"Where are you going? Senator Harman." the speaker asked.

"Haha, now that the Parliament no longer exists, I am no longer a member... It reminds me that 20 years ago, I was a brave soldier! Since I am a soldier, then my destination is the battlefield...

"Congressman Harman said and walked out without looking back.

Locke turned and walked towards Morpheus and came to him. The two looked at each other for a long time before he said: "Thank you, Morpheus."

"I said, I help you for the sake of humanity, for Zion! As for the grudge between you and me, it will naturally come to an end!! But, not now." Morpheus said in a deep voice.

Locke nodded, then gave a military salute to Morpheus and said: "Well, Captain Morpheus, now I officially appoint you as the deputy commander! Help me repel the robot attack!"
Chapter completed!