Working as a police officer in Mexico

So we're not even pretending anymore, huh?

Just going straight with that name?

If this gets out, people will definitely talk behind our backs!

But it's just a matter of getting some backstabbing.

The European powers weren't ready to tussle with Mexico, and now with the United States on the brink of collapse, they won't argue with you over a name.

Victor was getting more and more excited as he thought about it, feeling a bit hot inside. He took a Mexican cola from the small office fridge, handed it to Casare, cracked one open for himself, and chugged it down halfway, belching with satisfaction.

"The more we find ourselves in this situation, the more we need to stay calm. This Overlord operation needs a foundational rationale. Ideally, we need a request from Carter asking for Mexican forces to enter the United States to strike against the Pentagon's corrupt factions."

"At the same time, Bramo should push Paul Constantine Stuart to establish the 'Conquest Alliance', inviting European and Latin American countries under the guise of maintaining world stability to enter the United States."

Victor: "Between nations, it's ultimately about interests. As long as we offer him a big enough piece of cake, even if we're the enemy who killed his father, we can sit and watch the sunrise together."

"We need more friends."

"Or should I say, apparent friends."

"After all, we're not in the Northern Overlord's mansion; we are running a large government with two hundred million citizens, so we need to pull back our fists and start donning suits."

In the past, when the United States was still tough, we had to play the part of the 'gangster', grinning fiercely and warning those Empires not to covet Mexico's new government, but now...

Carter himself buried the United States.

The greatest threat is gone, so it's natural for us to act 'gentle.'

"Tell Joachim Ribbentrop to ease off; stop fighting already. His reputation is about to hit rock bottom, and he can barely afford the medical bills anymore." Victor stressed the personal name.

Casare couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"I'll convey that to him. I can already picture him scratching his head."

"You must hold on and keep the relations good."

"Good!"

"Oh, by the way, one more thing." Victor took a sip of Mexican cola. "Media propaganda has entered the second phase, challenging the Pentagon's legitimacy. Bramo should decline the Illinois presidency and instead nominate Carter for president, confirming the Illinois Republic as the temporary government of the United States."

Although Casare's mind couldn't quite grasp what this meant,

he figured following the boss was never wrong, so he nodded.

"Let the bullet fly for a while longer!"

…

After Carter delivered the 'Illinois Speech' on May 25, the news changed daily.

Tijuana, Chinatown.

This area actually has quite a bit of history. In the 19th century, many "Yihe Tuan" veterans who were trafficked here came to strike it rich and eventually settled down.

It had been going quietly for a while…

But as Mexico entered the fast lane of development, especially after Victor launched from here in 1990, in just three short years, this place had become a large community with a dozen intersecting streets.

It's also the "only" legal minority enclave allowed by the Tijuana government.

Unlike other African or Latino communities, they are not allowed to establish certain towns or neighborhoods independently, making this a special case.

The main reason is that Chinese people rarely join violent gangs when they have a promising life; they prefer working, and culturally, they are quite averse to criminal elements.

It's just that their upbringing is different.

Moreover, they are willing to spend money!

Especially when Mexican commerce started thriving in Asia, many Chinese business associations moved in, springing up like mushrooms and raising local spending power. After all, they know how to spend money, and that's what makes them the top dogs.

The third and most crucial point.

Chinese people have become the group second only to Mexican Americans in the Mexican Army.

Out of a 600,000 strong force, about 7,000 are dispersed across various units. The highest-ranking officer, Ye Jihuan, was even personally received by Victor. Sporting the rank of Major, he and Zhang Ziqiang were recommended to study at the officer training school in Mexico City for a year. It may not be long before they're heavily relied upon.

But there are downsides too…

Many enjoy gambling; when they gather, they love to gamble, and no matter how many times they're caught, they remain incorrigible, acting unruly after countless arrests.

Because of this, the Chinatown police department took a different path. They contacted respected elder figures with significant influence locally, who brought family genealogies from China. Anyone caught gambling, dealing drugs, using drugs, or engaging in illegal smuggling would have their actions recorded in the family books and reported back home.

And the Min-Tai people would announce the punished individuals at the annual Mother Ancestor Festival…

This two-pronged approach has put a check on many bad habits.

Even the elderly in Chinatown frequently remark that someone high up in the Mexican Government is quite wise.

"Subtle! Subtle! Really subtle, you see…"

Under a transplanted camphor tree, seven or eight elderly men sitting in vests and slippers gathered, holding fans.

If you didn't know better, you'd think this was a rural area.

Mind you, housing prices here are close to 20,000 Riyals, not cheap at all.

One of them, a bespectacled old man with a buzz cut and white hair, thin and frail, was tapping his newspaper with an air of a wise man. Seeing others looking over, he boasted a bit, "Look at this news. Bramo, in a meeting in Illinois, reaffirmed Carter's leadership of the United States. He resigned on the spot, and 134 state legislators present re-elected, unanimously passing the resolution for Carter to be the new president of the Illinois Republic, with Bramo as vice president and minister of defense, Ludwig Becker as chief of staff of the three armed forces, and Joseph Anthony as the minister of internal affairs."