Chapter 210: The New Owl Court
Seeing Lecks' analytical and calculating look, Depp wanted to laugh a little.
I have to say that this Lex, who has a superior IQ, is really cautious enough.
But it's no wonder that Lecks, after all, after passing through the Arkham Asylum, he can't guarantee that Depp will make some moths.
Therefore, it is definitely a good habit to observe and analyze the surrounding environment and people in advance.
Soon, Gordon and Harvey came together.
They casually found a place to sit down and immediately started talking to Depp.
Gordon pointed at Lex and asked, "Who is this...?" ”
Seeing this, Lex took the initiative to stretch out his hand and introduce himself: "Lexluth." ”
"Hello Lex, I'm James Gordon." Gordon also stretched out his hand, shook it politely with Lex, and said, "Luther... Could it be the famous Luther group? ”
Lex nodded, "Yes, Lyonel Luthor is my father. ”
Harvey has always had little affection for these elites, who in his eyes are a bunch of vampires.
These guys have always been the focus of Harvey's attention.
So Harvey said angrily: "The Luther Group wants to expand its business to Gotham?" Then I advise you to obey the law, otherwise it is very likely that you will see me in the procuratorate, and I will not show mercy to my subordinates at that time. ”
Lex squinted at Harvey and said, "I might be going to disappoint you, Prosecutor." I'm here in the name of Lykes Luthor, not the Luther group. ”
"The Sword Comes"
Looking at the two people in front of him who were full of gunpowder, Depp coughed lightly and said, "Ahem, I didn't call you here this time to make you quarrel." Harvey, the world is not black and white, and I think you should understand that. ”
Harvey snorted, and then sat down in his seat.
Depp didn't say anything more, he knew that Harvey had some incurable psychological disorders.
For Harvey, the world is black and white, and justice is greater than everything.
But in his heart, there is also a dark side that is hidden.
This is also the reason why he once almost became a two-faced man.
Black and white, good and evil, prosecutor or two-faced, it's all in Harvey's thoughts.
Oswald then pushed the door open.
Seeing Oswald, Lex took the initiative to say hello: "Good evening, Mr. Mayor." ”
Hearing this, Oswald nodded slightly.
Then he looked around, and then walked behind Depp with a smile on his face.
There's no way, it's too late, and there is really no place around Depp.
Lex saw a toothache for a while, and said in his heart, Mom, you are the mayor of Gotham!
Why does it look more like Depp's dogleg now?
Is this particularly scientific?
Lex couldn't help but think of himself and his father, even though his business was already at the top of the country.
But every time I talk about business with those guys in high positions, I still have to greet them with a smile, for fear that the conversation will collapse.
Now, look at Depp!
The mayor is like a dog's leg, no wonder people are developing so fast!
Depp looked at his watch, and it was now 10:23.
"It seems that Bruce, the king of card points, won't be there a second early."
However, everyone present, like Depp, didn't say much.
After all, the agreed time was 10:30, and it was not yet time.
Of course, if no one arrives at 10:30, Lex may have a bad impression of those guys.
But Depp is not worried that Bruce will be late, although this guy will break the appointment with the girl, he has never refused his invitation.
The hands on the old clock on the wall turned slowly, and at 10:30, Bruce pushed the door in.
He glanced at the time and said, "I'm glad I'm not late, gentlemen." ”
With that, Bruce sat down in front of the sharp corner at the end of the table.
"Looks like we have new friends this time." Bruce looked at Lex and said, "Hello, I'm Bruce Wayne from the Wayne Group. ”
Lex nodded, "Lexluth, but I only represent myself this time, and I have nothing to do with the Luther Group. ”
"Nice to meet you."
"Me too, I've heard it for a long time."
Bruce looked at Depp and said in his heart, "Why did you still get the people from the Luther Group?"
Then, Bruce saw the red masks neatly arranged on the table.
He frowned slightly and asked, "What is the matter with such a big battle today?" ”
Hearing this, Depp stood up and started to introduce Wellen on his left.
"The head of Depp Group, business wizard Willen Jones."
"The most legendary mayor of Gotham City, Oswald Kobert."
"President of the Wayne Group, Gotham City's richest man and playboy, Bruce Wayne."
"Gotham City's police chief, James Gordon, Knight of Light."
"The prosecutor of the Gotham City Prosecutor's Office, the iron-faced and selfless Harvey Dent."
"The future heir of the Luthor Group, the young and brilliant Lex Luthor."
"The director of the Arkham Asylum, Joseph Cole."
"And I... An unassuming antique shop owner in Gotham City. ”
"As you can see, it's home to almost all of the biggest names in Gotham City, even future giants like Lex."
"So I'm not calling everyone here this time, it's not just a meeting, but what I want to do is very simple."
"I'm ready to ...... Reorganize the Owl Tribunal. ”
As soon as Depp's words came out, everyone was immediately shocked.
"What a joke!" Gordon was the first to stand up and slap the table, saying, "Wait, you won't be the Owl Court's slippery fish pretending to be Depp!" ”
Seeing this, Welen, Joseph, and Oswald narrowed their eyes.
For those who dare to argue with Depp, even if they are teammates in the Justice League, they will not restrain their killing intent.
Bruce pressed the grumpy Gordon and said: "There is no doubt that he is Depp, I think we need to hear what he has to say and what he is going to do." ”
Gordon looked at Bruce, and his thoughts were running through his mind, as if he had finally figured out Batman's true identity.
Depp made a grateful look at Bruce, then picked up the red owl mask on the table and said, "Compared to punishing adultery and evil in this city, I think we should take a long-term view." ”
"Punish adultery and eliminate evil?" Lex wondered.
Bruce said, "More long-term? ”
Depp ignored Lex's words and said to Bruce, "It's time for us to really change the structure and philosophy of this city from the source." ”
"The source?" Bruce was a little puzzled: "I think I've been doing a lot lately, such as improving the infrastructure of the whole city, such as adding new jobs and helping the poor. ”
Now Bruce obviously doesn't realize how bold Depp's goal is, and he is still stuck in his own limitations.
Depp paused and said, "Yes, the real source. And what you're doing now has made Gotham a lot better, but it's still on the surface, and I... In the future, everyone will make efforts to completely change the pattern of the city and even the country. ”
Depp's words seemed to touch the heartstrings of Lex.
The ideals and ideas in Lex's heart have begun to stir.
He has a gut feeling that what Depp wants to do must be the same as what he thinks.
But Lex still didn't say anything, because he knew that the protagonist of the day was not himself, but the handsome man with single-rimmed glasses and lush hair, who was talking about it.
Depp continued: "If the city, and even the country, are not changed, then no matter how hard you try, Bruce, you can't really change it all. ”
Although it was not the first time that Depp had denied and preached, Bruce was still a little angry, and he asked: "So you say, what should I do?" ”
Depp stood up, still playing with the bright red owl mask in his hand, and said, "It's not how you do it, but how we do it!" At the end of the day, the city and the country are nothing more than machines of capital. No matter how much you improve the livelihood of Gotham, Gotham will still be led by the Wayne Group, not the people of Gotham. ”
"Of course, this also includes the Depp Group."
Bruce retorted, "You're talking nonsense, this city doesn't belong to any individual or business, he belongs to all Gotham!" ”
Depp sneered, slowly walked behind Bruce, lowered his body, put his mouth close to Bruce's ear and said:
Is that really the case? You build the infrastructure, but every part of it is actually the responsibility of the Wayne Group's own companies. ”
"You're kind and give jobs to people, but at the end of the day, people still have to spend the money they make, and almost every penny they spend ends up going to the Wayne Group."
"Now, tell me, to whom does this city belong?"
Depp's words pierced Bruce's brain like steel needles.
It hurt, but it also made Bruce understand one thing.
No matter how much he did, it was still the Wayne Group that kept sucking the blood and sweat of the people of Gotham.
The people of the entire Gotham City are actually wage earners of the Wayne Group, and they are all machines that make money for the Wayne Group.
This caused Bruce to break down a bit, and he suddenly felt as if he was a sinner.
But he was helpless, after all, although he was the president of Wayne Group, many times the company's decisions were not something he could decide alone.
Bruce has the final say and can veto any decision he feels is not feasible.
But when he made these decisions, he had to consider the interests of all shareholders.
Depp patted Bruce on the shoulder and comforted: "You don't have to feel any guilt about this, you've done better than everyone, everyone." ”
Bruce raised his head and looked at Depp with a grateful gaze, waiting for the other party to continue.
"And now, we need to address the root causes. What we need is not a huge, cold-blooded business empire. ”
"On the contrary, what we need is a city where everyone is fed and clothed, where all resources are allocated according to their needs, and where no one has to worry about life."
"Here, the private property obtained by the excessive exploitation of employees will not be recognized, and everyone will live on an equal footing, and there will be no more class differences, no more differences between rich and poor."
Hearing this, Bruce frowned slightly, and said slowly: "Allocate according to demand... But everyone's needs are different, just as we can't give a tall person and a short person different amounts of food, which is obviously not fair. ”
"Besides... What you said later is simply impossible to achieve, and no one will be willing to give up their current possessions! Even if I had the reason, the other shareholders of the Wayne Group would definitely unite against it. ”
Depp continued to walk forward and returned to his seat, he said: "Allocation according to need, just giving everyone the minimum standard they need to live, this is a way to do it as a last resort." ”
"But when our productivity rises exponentially, and the supply of food and other resources is sufficient, then distribution according to demand is no longer needed."
"At that time, it will be time to do what you can and take what you need!"
"Of course, this requires us to be far more productive than we are now."
Hearing this, Bruce was silent, as if thinking about Depp's words.
On the other side, Lex's face was already ruddy, and he even gasped slightly.
"This guy Depp is really a red warrior!"
"I want to... When this meeting is over, I'm going to be sure to tell Clark the news! His own teacher has the same ideals as himself, and Clark will be very happy! ”
While Lex was brainstorming, Bruce looked up and said, "While your idea is very tempting, it seems a little too unrealistic!" It is simply impossible to subvert the most fundamental rules of this country! Those with vested interests would never allow such a thing to happen! ”
With that, Bruce picked up the wine glass on the table and took a sip.
Depp took out the thermos cup with tea from his arms, took half a bottle and continued: "You have to know who is at this table!" As long as we want to, we can definitely change all this, and no one can stop us. If those with vested interests persist in their stubbornness, we will send them to hell with our own hands, not to heaven. ”
Bruce looked around at the table, and he had to admit that what Depp said was completely right.
At least in Gotham, when these people at the table want to do something together, then there is no reason to fail.
As for the expansion of these from Gotham to the whole country...
Bruce glanced at the ruddy-faced Lex, who seemed to have his own judgment.
He finally asked, "But when private property is abolished, will humanity enter a state of desirelessness?" And human beings in this state..... Is there still a need to exist? ”
This time, Lex was the first to speak up and answer Bruce's questions:
"Although our ultimate goal is communism and distribution according to need."
"Although it puts the means of production in the hands of everyone, not the monopoly of the chaebol."
"Although it eliminates the gap between the rich and the poor and the struggle between classes."
"While it gives everyone access to everything they need for life, ......"
"People who believe in such ideas are not without desires and desires, and they have lost human desires."
"Until then, we will still be greedy! Greedily strive for technological progress, greedily want to make everyone's life better, greedily want to shorten everyone's required working hours, and increase output, so that our world can enter the next technological generation as soon as possible. ”
Lex's words sent Bruce into shock and silence.