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Depp continued walking forward to his seat and said, "Distribution according to need is simply giving everyone the minimum standard of living they need; it's a last resort."

"But when our productivity increases exponentially and the supply of resources such as food is sufficient, then distribution according to need will no longer be needed."

"At that time, everyone will contribute what they can and receive what they need!"

"Of course, this would require us to have far greater productivity than we have now."

Bruce remained silent upon hearing this, seemingly pondering Depp's words.

Lex, on the other side, was already flushed and even slightly out of breath.

"Depp, that guy, he really is a Red Warrior!"

"I think... after this meeting, I must tell Clark this news! Clark will be very happy that his teacher shares the same ideals as him!"

While Lex was brainstorming, Bruce looked up and said, "While your idea is very tempting, it seems a bit too unrealistic! Overturning the most fundamental rules of this country is simply impossible! Those who have vested interests will never allow such a thing to happen!"

After saying that, Bruce picked up the glass on the table and took a small sip.

Depp took out a thermos filled with tea from his pocket, gulped down half of it, and continued, "You need to know who's at this table! If we want to, we can definitely change all of this, and no one can stop us. If those vested interests continue to be stubborn, we will personally send them to hell, not heaven."

Bruce looked around at everyone at the table and had to admit that Depp was absolutely right.

At least in Gotham, when all the people at the table want to do something together, there is no reason to fail.

As for this expansion from Gotham to the whole country...

Bruce glanced at Lex, whose face was flushed, and seemed to have already made his own judgment.

He finally asked, "But when private property is abolished, will humanity enter a state of apathy and detachment? And in such a state... would humanity still have a reason to exist?"

This time, Lex spoke first, answering Bruce's question:

"Although our ultimate goal is communism and distribution according to need."

"Although it puts the means of production in the hands of everyone, rather than being monopolized by conglomerates."

"Although it eliminated the gap between the rich and the poor and the struggle between classes."

"Although it provides everyone with everything they need for life, but..."

"Those who believe in such ideas are not without desires or have lost their humanity."

"By then, we will still be greedy! Greedy for technological progress, greedy for making everyone's life better, greedy for shortening everyone's working hours and increasing output so that our world can enter the next technological generation as soon as possible."

Lex's words left Bruce in shock and silence.

Chapter 213 The Beginning of the New Order

He looked at the bald boy not far away and suddenly felt that he had lost again at this table today.

Snapped!Snapped!Snapped!

After hearing Lex's words, Depp couldn't help but applaud him.

Depp said with a pleased smile, "You're absolutely right, Lex."

It's basically exactly what I taught Clark in class... word for word.

Then, Depp looked at Bruce and continued:

"When everyone on this planet eliminates the contradictions of class, race and gender, and everyone puts aside their differences and works together, technology will inevitably advance by leaps and bounds."

"At the same time, this is also our biggest bargaining chip in being ready to face even greater threats in the universe."

An even greater threat in the universe...

This was the second time Bruce had heard Depp mention this, and he hadn't expected the two events to be so connected.

Bruce was shocked, thinking to himself, "Just which floor is Depp on?!"

Bruce quickly realized what Depp was talking about.

This is clearly politically incorrect in their own country!

If it were only implemented in Gotham, it might not be too difficult, since almost everyone at the top of Gotham is here.

But if we want to implement this idea across the entire United States...

The resistance would be immense; the CIA, FBI, and even the US military would mobilize their entire forces to ruthlessly eliminate them.

Thinking of this, Bruce looked sharply at Depp and said, "Do you know what this means? Do you know what kind of backlash we'll suffer if the authorities find out about our plans?"

Depp was well aware of Bruce's question.

He said:

"Of course I know what kind of situation we will face, but nothing can stop our determination to make the world a better place, can it?"

"Moreover, we are not ordinary people. This may be a long and arduous task, but as long as we set our sights on the goal, we will not give up easily!"

"Besides... if the situation really becomes critical, I still have a final trump card."

"A trump card?" Bruce asked doubtfully. "You mean certain weapons? Or certain special...people?"

Depp looked around, put the mask back on the table, and said, "The trump card is undoubtedly a person, and someone that everyone here knows."

Everyone was shocked when Depp said this.

Bruce immediately began brainstorming, analyzing who Depp was referring to.

After analyzing the situation, Bruce could only come to one conclusion.

The secret weapon Depp was talking about was actually himself!

"What an arrogant guy!" Bruce thought to himself.

As for the others, they were even less capable than Bruce; they had absolutely no clue.

Only Depp himself knew that the trump card he was referring to was actually a high school student in a small town in Smallville...

Clark Kent!

The future Superman!

Once Clark fully awakens his abilities, the FBI and CIA will be powerless to stop him; they won't even be able to break through Clark's defenses.

Nuclear weapons are nothing compared to Clark!

Hearing Depp's words, Bruce finally said, "In that case, I guess I really have nothing to say in rebuttal."

"So, would you like to join the new Court of Owls?" Depp asked.

Upon hearing this, Bruce picked up the red owl mask from the table and said, "It's an honor, but I think we could set up a few pilot programs first, and then make comprehensive reforms based on the results."

After saying that, Bruce put the mask he was holding on his face.

Depp smiled upon hearing this and said, "Of course, we have to adapt to the actual situation as needed. You can't accomplish great things by sticking to the old ways."

Seeing Depp put on the mask as well, Bruce asked, "So... do you have any suggestions about the pilot program?"

Depp nodded and said, "I suggest starting the reforms with the factories under the Depp Group and the Wayne Group. As for the preliminary reform plan... I will send it to you after the meeting."

Then, Depp looked at Lex and asked, "Lex, what do you think?"

Lex put on the red owl mask without hesitation and said, "This is exactly what I've been looking for—an opportunity to change the world."

At this point, all three giants were wearing owl masks stained with Depp's blood.

Upon seeing this, Joseph, Wellen, and Oswald, without waiting for Depp to ask any questions, very proactively picked up the masks on the table and put them on.

Then, the pressure fell on Gordon and Harvey.

Gordon felt a strange chill run down his spine as he faced six men wearing red owl masks who were staring intently at him.

He thought for a moment, then immediately put on the owl mask that was in front of him.

Instantly, Gordon felt the pressure enveloping him disappear, as if he had merged into it.

He couldn't tell if it was psychological or some kind of metaphysical reason, but it was at least much better than before.

Gordon said, "I guess I can't refuse now, can I? Besides... Depp, that guy, seems to never make a wrong choice."

Following Gordon, Harvey also put on the mask, then looked at Depp and said, "Anyway, the world you described is almost perfect in my eyes. It's my duty to strive for such a dream world!"

Now, all eight people in the conference room are wearing bright red owl masks.

To be honest, the mask stained with Depp's blood looks even more creepy than the original white mask from Court of Owls.

If an outsider saw this bizarre scene, they would surely be so frightened that they would wet their pants.

But the eight people present were all filled with excitement at that moment.

Because they knew what kind of memories they were involved in, what kind of organization they had formed, and what earth-shattering things they were going to do!

A new order is about to begin in this conference room and spread throughout the United States!

Before the meeting ended, Bruce asked, "Shouldn't we give our reformed society a new name?"

Seeing this, Lex immediately said, "Eh? Do we even need to think about it? Of course it's the Communist...uh! The Social...uh!"

Depp covered Lex's mouth, made a shushing gesture, and then said, "Don't talk nonsense. This is called Gotham's unique capitalist society!"

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately understood and agreed that Depp had chosen a good name!

After that, everyone left the meeting room, walked out of Owl Castle, and returned home.

The next morning, Bruce received Depp's basic guidelines for factory reform.

Chapter 214 Who's in favor? Who's opposed?

Bruce opened the document Depp sent him and saw this sentence written on it.

[The core of our factory reform is the "two participations, one reform, and three integrations."]

Two references, one reform, and three combinations?

what is this?

Bruce continued reading, still puzzled.

"Two participations" refers to the participation of workers in management, while managers also participate in labor.

The first change refers to reforming unreasonable rules and regulations.