Working as a police officer in Mexico
Chapter 880 - 467: "Covering! Still damn covering!"_2

"War is not an adventure!"

Hearing such a "weak" plan from the other party, Rudendorf's beard nearly stood on end with rage. He slammed the table, ready to curse...

A knock sounded on the door.

A captain rushed in, his face filled with excitement, "Commander, San Diego... has been reclaimed!!"

Kennedy and Admiral Horatio Herbert Kitchener, who had been dozing off, suddenly opened their eyes wide.

...

"Extra! Extra! San Diego has returned to the embrace of its homeland after 142 years out of Mexico's control!" On the street, government-hired newsboys held newspapers aloft, shouting loudly and purposefully running toward crowded areas.

They shouted with astounding vigor.

Most of them were children from impoverished families, unified under government employment to earn money and support their households—a form of benevolent governance, you might say.

"Kid, give me a copy." A young man called out.

"Alright, 20 Pesos."

"Here! Here! I'll take one too," said a pedestrian resting on nearby steps, waving his hand.

"Give me one..."

"Don't push, let's act civilized."

"Dammit! Who the hell grabbed my butt?"

Gradually, more and more people gathered, and the newsboys were quickly surrounded, unable to move.

A Mexican soldier who managed to grab a newspaper excitedly waved his arms, "Hurrah!"

The thunderous cheers were so loud it seemed they might shatter all of Mexico.

At this moment...

It felt as though a "spirit" was rising from this reborn land, roaring with defiance at the damned Yanks.

When Victor heard the news, he paused in surprise. Casare, however, wrapped him in an embrace, tears streaming from his eyes...

"Boss, the United States is not invincible."

Only those who have lived in Mexico truly understand the nation's despair. Drug traffickers aside, even trying to drink water was nearly impossible. Just take a look at the border...

Those Mexican kids standing there—they looked just like beggars, asking for food. And the Americans?

They would deliberately drive food trucks to the border and noisily eat in front of the kids, gleefully pretending to be friendly. But anyone who couldn't resist rushing over to grab food? They'd be seized immediately, pulled toward waiting police who had been standing by, ready to beat them brutally.

Americans even committed crimes in Mexico without fear, as the local police didn't dare intervene. Sometimes, the people had to seek help from local drug cartels.

How is this any different from the concession territories?!

Reclaiming San Diego—it was the first time Mexicans had captured a U.S. city, washing away the humiliation suffered since the US-Mexico War.

"Do you want to strangle me to death?"

Victor tilted his head up, laughing and crying simultaneously.

Casare quickly released him and, with an embarrassed grin, helped straighten Victor's clothes. "I'm just too excited."

"This is not enough, Casare. The Yanks took 2.4 million square kilometers of our land—just one San Diego? Absolutely not!"

San Diego is California's third-largest city, and its surrounding area is highly influential. Most critically, it houses the dock for the U.S. Third Fleet.

A dock with aircraft carriers and numerous advanced weapons.

Although reports indicated the aircraft carriers had escaped, many warships remained—more than enough to rapidly bolster the Mexican Navy.

To the U.S. Navy, this was a significant blow.

"Deploy a 6,000-man National Guard unit from Baja California State to reinforce the area. Also, issue orders to the 336th and 337th Divisions to quickly occupy the city center and major thoroughfares to maintain local stability!"

Victor composed himself and patted Casare on the shoulder, "The war isn't over yet. If anything, the most intense phase is about to unfold!"

The glint in his boss's eye...

Caused Fat Casare's overwhelming joy to fade somewhat. Truly...

The United States cannot afford to lose San Diego—just as South Korea cannot afford to lose the U.S. Forces in Korea.

"I understand."

After leaving the office, Victor walked to the telephone, "Get me the Fourth Army frontline."

"General." Rommel's voice on the other end was cheerful.

"Beautifully done! Let the Americans see—North America isn't just their damn playground. I want a seat at the table too."

He did not hesitate in offering his praise.

Rommel was flattered, almost embarrassed, "It's all thanks to General Helmut Mauqi's airstrike. Six U.S. generals were killed—including the Marine First Division's Major General commander. The U.S. troops completely lost morale, and with our promises of prisoner-friendly treatment, even sending them home postwar, surrender numbers kept increasing..."

Victor couldn't believe how dramatic this was...

It could only be summed up in four words:

The mandate is mine!

"What's next for the Fourth Army?"

"I hope we can muster enough forces to completely secure San Diego. Then, even if the Americans reorganize and counterattack, they'll have to battle us in a war of attrition."

"I'll send the Guard 1st Division over!" Victor stated decisively.

Rommel froze, quickly advising against it, "General, that's the Guard Corps..."

"Soldiers should fight on the battlefield; there's nothing to discuss. My sole wish is to hold San Diego."

"Mission guaranteed!"

In Europe and America's military tradition, there's an unspoken rule: divisions labeled as "Guard" are usually elite forces.

Mexico's Guard 1st Division originated as the restructured Independent Fourth Battalion, boasting an impeccable combat record. When Rommel led them as their first battalion commander, they stood their ground against an enemy thousands strong during an Iraq offensive.

Later, they gained fame internationally by eliminating the Tiger Organization in Sri Lanka. Upon their return to Mexico, Victor bestowed them the honor of the "Guard" title.

They were permitted to recruit combat-hardened veterans across the military, resulting in a force of 6,000 soldiers, two-thirds of whom were experienced warriors—a formidable unit, indeed.

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