Edward Fritz Bloomburg: "I reiterate, Mexico has had jurisdiction over these places since ancient times. They were only taken by the imperialist thieves of the United States, and now they have returned to our hands. As for Americans living here, we will not drive them away. As long as they are willing to become Mexican citizens, they will be allowed to stay. If they are unwilling, we will allow them to leave."

"Imperialism? So is Mexico part of that now? You are also using military force to conquer other countries!" A white journalist suddenly stood up, "You are invading the United States!"

He and his partner took off their shirts and turned them inside out to reveal the words: "Save America, from rivers to oceans!"

A burly policeman charged forward like a tank, ripping the shirt away with one hand and slapping the journalist's face with the other!

Smack——!

The teeth were knocked out, knocking the person unconscious. Seeing this, another quickly tried to rush the stage but was pinned to the ground by bodyguards.

"Save America, from rivers to oceans!"

The person continued shouting slogans on the floor, his mouth covered as he was dragged away. The cameras zoomed in on him with rapid clicks, making headlines.

Deputy Chief of Staff Edward Fritz Bloomburg remained calm, smiling, "Next question."

…

At that moment, inside the Supreme Leader's office.

Defense Minister Kennedy, Chief of Staff Admiral Horatio Herbert Kitchener, Army Chief Siegmut List, President Cuauhtémoc, and several other top-level officials from the Mexican civil administration, including Alfred Rosenberg, were present.

They were holding a "digest meeting."

"I had the think tank prepare a proposal list; you can take a look." Victor nodded to Casare, who handed out the files he was holding one by one.

1. Military and administrative control: The military should maintain and restore public order and security!

2. Unified allocation of resources, restoration of infrastructure, reconstruction of production, and provision of aid and relief. Sanitation and debris clearing are also necessary steps!

3. Restore security, establish a grid-based security management system, confiscate weapons, implement a system of joint responsibility, and construct monitoring systems like "SkyNet" and "SkyEye." Especially joint responsibility, requiring ten households as a unit, if one violates, all are jailed!

4. Prohibit the looting and destruction of historical monuments, artworks, and cultural treasures! In principle, these belong to the Mexican government and the Mexican people!

5. In the early days of occupation, try to maintain normal urban order, transport supplies to the cities, win over people's hearts, and avoid intensifying resistance sentiments. Patience and assistance should be given to children and women.

6. Conduct counter-espionage and counter-terrorism activities to ensure the safety of occupied areas!

"Take a look, and speak up if you have any needs."

The ministers below studied it carefully, word by word.

After about ten minutes, Victor spoke, "Alfred, what are your thoughts?"

The Minister of Mexican Civil Administration perked up:

"We have captured a total of 36 towns, including San Diego, California, spanning over 180,000 square kilometers and a population of over 6.2 million. The civil administration will provide door-to-door identification services, with the goal of completing this task within the next year."

Victor frowned, "One year? That's too long!"

"Supreme Leader, our grassroots personnel are very few, and some are not sufficient." The civil administration's Alfred Rosenberg said embarrassedly.

"Then recruit volunteers. College volunteers can be given priority in civil service exams upon graduation. Mobilize the party members to the front lines and require these matters to be handled within three months."

The Mexican People's Party has roughly over 700,000 members, growing very fast.

Minister Alfred Rosenberg calculated and felt this wasn't a big issue; with roughly 30,000 people there, it could probably be resolved within the stipulated time.

"What about the security issues?"

The Minister of the Mexico Police Department, Robert Bill, stood up, "The trend in California is currently stable, but New Mexico is more resistant. I think the military's help is needed."

"I have two demands for the armed forces."

Victor held up his fingers, "Put down the weapon, you're a civilian; pick up a weapon, you're a rioter and should be dealt with severely. Using houses to resist, then destroy the houses. Using vehicles to commit crimes, then burn the vehicles. The principle of gun prohibition cannot be missed..."

While speaking, he noticed Cuauhtémoc's lips moving slightly, and being considerate of this old partner, Victor softened his tone, "Cuauhtémoc, do you have a different viewpoint?"

Mr. President vigorously shook his head, "I just wanted to say that the president of the American Gun Management Association called me. He hopes we maintain the current state, as gun ownership is a legitimate right, and they are willing to help Mexico maintain local stability."

"For many families, a gun represents their second life. Prohibiting guns is like killing them, of course, that's what he said."

"Is he threatening us?" Victor squinted his eyes, his tone becoming stern, and slammed the table, cursing in front of everyone, "Son of a bitch, does he think he is? Gun Management Association? A civil organization trying to make deals with me?"

"On the soil of Mexico, there is only one voice, the government's authoritarian voice!"

"Close all gun shops in Mexico, confiscate all weapons; if they can withstand rockets, then I'll listen to their opinions."

"This is the bottom line!"

Everyone stiffened, nodding in agreement.

"I'm also worried about whether we have enough food and medicine; our warehouse storage can't meet the needs of so many people, it's far from sufficient."

"Forcibly requisition local supermarkets, granaries, farms, prohibiting merchants from raising prices, or closing down. Any profiteer should be dealt with swiftly and mercilessly. Of course, appropriate subsidies must be given. We are the regular army rescuing the United States, not Middle Eastern bandits."

"Moreover, I've already had people contact over there in Asia for grain and medicine, so there's no need to worry. If worse comes to worst, we'll buy from Europe; there are enough companies willing to sell to us."

Everyone nodded…

Our productivity is not great.

But there's a buddy in Asia, his granary can feed over a billion people for 20 months, sparing us a bit to help in an emergency, that's within reach. Wars depend on logistics, and just so happens my buddy has ample logistics!

"So which province will these territories belong to? Or establish anew?"

Casare suddenly asked, which brought silence over everyone. It's nearly 200,000 square kilometers of land, which equals what? The equivalent of two Zhejiang Provinces, whether put into Mexico's Chihuahua State or California State, it's a behemoth. They're already not small.

One is the merger of Upper and Lower California, which is already 140,000 square kilometers, Chihuahua State is even more with 247,000 square kilometers, adding to that, what's it going to be?

But clearly, Victor had thought about how to handle it before, so his answer was quite direct.

"Basically unchanged, parts of California and parts of Mexico will not be affiliated with each other, with San Diego as a directly governed city."

What's this operation?

"Supreme Leader, what is a directly governed city?"

"Managed directly by the government, fiscally incorporated into the national treasury, likewise, support is also from the national treasury. The administrative agencies of subordinate districts and counties directly connect to the city district government, administratively ranking half a level higher than other provinces."

"San Diego will become our economic, military, and port city in the northern part. It will boost our economy. After we negotiate with the United States, we will vigorously develop."

Negotiate?!

Victor glanced at them, seeing some were a little stunned, he smiled and said, "I plan to negotiate with The Pentagon; what do you think?"

Amidst the silence, Casare naturally jumped out.

"I agree! Fully agree!"

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