American Strategic Deception Bureau

　After Chen Lichun's speaking tour finally concluded, President Kennedy, fed up with her, summoned his White House Chief of Staff and several close associates for a meeting. They were told to find a way to keep a close eye on Chen Lichun and stop "that outspoken lunatic" from spouting everything she should and shouldn't say. Otherwise, the president would be furious, and the consequences would be dire.

　But this job is really not easy. By now, everyone knows that the people in the Ngo Dinh Diem regime in South Vietnam are all stubborn donkeys. They will not move when pulled and will only retreat when beaten. They only take money but do not do anything. Any severe warning will fall on their ears.

　It would be impossible to control the mouth of South Vietnam's First Lady, Chen Lixuan, without some coercive measures. However, if too much force is used, the extreme conservatives will accuse her of being "communist," which will also affect the diplomatic relations between the United States and its frontline allies, making her a difficult target.

　At that time, Dr. Kissinger had returned to the White House and, with nothing better to do, spent his days bragging about his travels in Asia. This led to a rumor from a colleague who disliked him, claiming that Dr. Kissinger had just spent six months in Asia, where he was "familiar with Asian affairs." His service during that time had earned him praise from Marilyn Monroe, who even arranged for her to remarry her ex-husband (Kissinger's boast), suggesting he must be quite skilled at serving women...

　Right now, the White House wants to place a spy in front of Chen Lichun, and Dr. Kissinger is obviously the most suitable person!

　So, just like after President Kennedy's birthday celebration last year, the White House Chief of Staff once again found Dr. Kissinger, who had been sitting on the bench, and gave him a "daunting task" - to go to Los Angeles to serve as an advisor to Chen Lichun and supervise Chen Lichun to stop her nonsense!

　Well, if it really cannot be stopped, at least the White House should be reminded in advance so that the cabinet can be prepared.

　Now that Dr. Kissinger had been assigned to consult with "Madame Dragon," his former partner, Firi, naturally couldn't escape either. If Marita hadn't already completed her resignation paperwork, she would likely have been assigned to work as a bag girl for Chen Lichun.

　However, although Marita escaped, the "four old, weak and sick people" under Fili's command could not escape.

　——Since no one in the White House was willing to accompany Kissinger to serve the "human BBQ lady" who was rumored to be a cannibal, it would seem too shabby to have only Fieri and Kissinger.

　Therefore, two of Fili's men, the fat Texas radio operator Wolf Lee and the diabetic sniper Daniel Reyes, were also captured and followed Fili to become "servants of the evil dragon."

　Only Bai Siwen, a Cuban-Chinese old man in his seventies, and Armas, the one-legged proprietress, managed to escape this disaster.

　The former continued to run the opium den in Chinatown, while the latter stayed in the small tavern she opened. Perhaps even the CIA, known for its ruthlessness, felt that having a disabled person with only one leg interact with an arrogant First Lady might be seen as a humiliation...

　In addition, Dr. Kissinger found a black intern in the White House as a volunteer, thus forming a small team of five people.

　Next, Ferry's expression was naturally very bitter about the thankless new task of "serving the Dragon Lady".

　However, it is the duty of a soldier to obey orders. He wanted to refuse but he couldn't. He could only sigh and say,

　"Dr. Kissinger, since Chen Lichun has caused so much trouble for President Kennedy and even toured the country giving speeches criticizing him, why doesn't the White House simply expel her from the country? Or declare her persona non grata?"

　(As for why Chen Lichun can go on a runway in the US and criticize the president, if Trump is re-elected this year, will Ukrainian actor-president Volodymyr Zelensky fly to the US and go on a runway to criticize Trump in order to prevent US aid from being cut off? Do you think Trump can stop him?)

　"This may be a bit difficult. Major Jin, there are many things you may not know."

　Kissinger

　The doctor fished out a handkerchief from his pocket and wiped the sweat from his forehead. "Although Chen Lichun, the evil lady who loves to barbecue human flesh, is already notorious throughout the United States, she and the South Vietnamese Ngo Dinh Diem regime behind her still have considerable supporters in the United States. Even within this government, there are some of Ngo Dinh Diem's ​​most loyal allies..."

　"A heavyweight ally?" Firi frowned. "How heavy?"

　"Our Vice President, Mr. Johnson, was Diem's ​​staunchest supporter and longtime friend in the White House.

　Although I'm not entirely sure about their private interactions, even now, Vice President Johnson insists that the government continue to lend a helping hand to Ngo Dinh Diem. For the sake of Southern votes, the president has no choice but to consider his opinion..."

　Dr. Kissinger immediately blurted out a shocking piece of information, which surprised Firi slightly.

　Vice President Johnson was actually a good friend of Ngo Dinh Diem?

　Well, if you think about it, it's not like these two people don't have something in common.

　At this moment, there has not been a large-scale shift in support for the Republican and Democratic parties in the United States.

　In other words, those hardcore Republican red states in the southern United States in the future are now still blue states that support the Democratic Party.

　As a result, there must be someone in Kennedy's cabinet who represents the interests of the southern states - and that person is Vice President Johnson.

　It is conceivable that in the Kennedy cabinet, which was mainly composed of left-wingers, Johnson, who represented the right-wing rednecks, would obviously be somewhat out of place.

　Fortunately, Vice President Johnson, though a right-winger, was not a stone-crusted man who would not budge. Instead, he was adept at compromise and concessions. Even though he disapproved of many of Kennedy's radical policies, he remained silent to maintain unity and, on behalf of the cabinet, negotiated with the Southern states.

　But the problem is, no matter how moderate a right-winger is, he is still right-wing after all!

　Therefore, it is understandable that Vice President Johnson and South Vietnam's Ngo Dinh Diem had similar views on certain issues.

　Not to mention, behind the scenes, they might have some secret chain of benefits transfer!

　Thinking of this, Firi couldn't help but sigh helplessly and said to Dr. Kissinger, "Well, since the White House has already given the order, then we can only carry it out. Come to think of it, at least this time the workplace is quite close to home, and I can go home for dinner every day.

　By the way, when are we going to Malibu Beach to meet the Dragon Lady?

　Author's Note: PS: The protagonist's entry point into the Vietnam War has already been revealed. Japan previously filmed a film called "Princesses of the Warring States Period." So, let's have Ferry and Kissinger follow Chen Lichun and witness and participate in "Mrs. Dragon's Vietnam War" firsthand. It's absolutely hilarious and infuriating.

　It just so happens that Chen Lichun also has a lolita body shape, so she can play the role of a female cadre in an evil organization (laughs).

　Chapter 204: Dragon Lady at Malibu Beach

　The villa purchased by South Vietnamese First Lady Chen Lixuan in Los Angeles is located on Malibu Beach north of Santa Monica.

　This beach is located northwest of Los Angeles, with the Santa Monica Mountains to the north and the vast Pacific Ocean to the south.

　In thirty years, this area will be a hub for billionaires, with "Malibu Villas" becoming a symbol of high society, on par with "Beverly Hills." But right now, Malibu Beach is probably like Hollywood before the invention of film.

　So, driving along the highway to Malibu, looking around, you can see desolate land all around, which looks like a no-man's land at first glance.

　——This is no longer some "wild fun in the suburbs", but a real wilderness!

　There's no way around it. The word "Malibu," which means "roaring beach" in the Native American language, doesn't sound like a very livable place. Even in the 21st century, this place has a 40-kilometer coastline, but a population of just over 10,000.

　As for Malibu right now, well, I'm afraid it might not even have 1000 people...

　While in the United States, the poor typically live in the city center, the middle class in the suburbs, and the wealthy in small towns or manors, Malibu, what about it? It's surrounded by mountains on one side and the ocean on the other. There's not even a large flat piece of land to build a town on, and the houses on the hills look like haunted castles.

　Moreover, even the mountain itself is bare, with exposed loess, jagged rocks, and no grass growing anywhere. Even if there is some green vegetation occasionally, it is mostly low shrubs and weeds, and there is basically no lush forest to be seen, making it feel lifeless.

　The surroundings were so quiet that it was even a little scary. No one could hear you even if you shouted for help. Even if you died in the house for a year, no one would know.

　Apart from that, Malibu's beaches were disappointing, narrow and short, and the waves were horribly big, making them only suitable for surfing and not swimming.

　Finally, due to the lack of vegetation, the sun in Malibu was extremely harsh. Phi only got out of the car and took a walk, but he felt his skin was a little sore from the sun and his throat felt like it was smoking. He didn't want to stay here for even another minute.

　I really can't understand why the future wealthy Americans would choose such a remote place to build luxury homes and drive up housing prices so much.

　As a mortal without the ability to predict the future, Mrs. Chen Lichun naturally could not foresee that the land price here would appreciate significantly half a century later. The reason why she bought a house here was

　On the one hand, I was deceived by the real estate agent, and on the other hand, I just happened to get a bargain.

　Two years ago, a group of nuns from Los Angeles wanted to find a secluded, desolate place, far from human habitation, to build their new convent. They chose Malibu Beach, where they secured a plot of land nestled between the mountains and the sea, and built a small convent surrounded by high walls.

　I have to say that although Malibu Beach is a desolate place, it is very suitable for seclusion and asceticism.

　Moreover, California Highway 1 passes through here. Although the surrounding area is deserted, transportation is quite convenient.

　In addition, the nuns also used the mountain to dig a cave shelter, which is very fashionable nowadays, in the monastery. They believed that even if World War III broke out and the Soviet Union bombed Los Angeles with a nuclear bomb, they would be safe hiding in this shelter surrounded by thick rock walls.

　Unfortunately, although the Soviet nuclear bomb did not flatten Los Angeles, it crashed the Wall Street stock market. Last year's Cuban nuclear crisis triggered a devastating financial storm in the United States, which in turn plunged these poor nuns into financial bankruptcy in an instant.

　Even this monastery, which had just been completed and not yet occupied, was sealed by the bank and was prepared to be sold to recoup the investment.

　However, because the monastery on Malibu Beach was too remote and surrounded by wilderness, the bank could not find a buyer. But the indomitable real estate agency continued to cast a net and finally found Chen Lixuan, the first lady of South Vietnam, who was planning to buy a property in California.

　As a fervent Catholic and the first lady of a war-torn country, Chen Lichun was immediately impressed by the fortress-like monastery. She was even more pleased with the religious architectural style and even more so when she heard the price. She ultimately paid a mere $30,000 for the 3,000-square-meter compound.

　Of course, the Malibu villa converted from this monastery is too remote and the interior decoration is not luxurious enough.

　So, most of the time in the United States, Chen Lichun, who loves social activities, actually prefers to stay at the Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills.

　However, her recent shocking "monk meat barbecue" comments have tarnished her reputation nationwide, and she's no longer allowed to attend celebrity parties in Los Angeles. Instead, paparazzi from various news outlets are constantly watching her hotel room, eager to grab the headlines. Student groups and political groups are also protesting and shouting at her, holding signs, disturbing the other guests at the Wilshire Hotel.

　As a result, the manager of the Wilshire Hotel had to politely order her to leave, forcing Mrs. Chen Lichun to move out of Beverly Hills and return to the villa on Malibu Beach that was converted from a miniature monastery.

　When the citizens of Los Angeles learned of this, they nicknamed this gray house on the beach, which looked like a fortress, "The Dragon's Lair."

　Abbreviated as "Dragon's Lair" - why does it feel even more impressive than Hitler's "Wolf's Lair"?

　Ahem, getting back to the topic, it is conceivable that Chen Lichun, who was recently disowned by her parents and returned home disappointed amidst a cloud of rotten eggs and tomatoes from her speaking tour, must be in a very bad mood at the moment.

　So, just as Kissinger and Fieri drove up to the villa, walked into the hall converted from a chapel, and explained their purpose in French to a stern-faced Vietnamese old woman, they saw a pretty, slim "little girl" wearing a white ao dai (traditional Vietnamese dress) and a pair of rabbit-shaped plush slippers. She rushed out angrily and yelled at Fieri and Kissinger: "I don't need any consultants! I don't need a bunch of White House-appointed jailers! Get out!"

　——Based on the current average height of Americans, Chen Lichun, who is barely 1.5 meters tall when wearing high heels, really has a lolita body shape.

　In particular, on the wall of the lobby of this seaside villa, Firi also saw a photo of Chen Lichun and Vice President Johnson.

　In the photo, Chen Lichun, who is only 1.44 meters tall, stands next to Vice President Lyndon Johnson, who is 1.94 meters tall. The height difference is a full half meter... How should I put it? It feels like the contrast is even greater than the photo of Emperor Showa and General MacArthur back then.

　"Mrs. Nhu (the Vietnamese at this time addressed a certain lady not by her surname, but by the last character of her husband's name), please calm down! Please calm down! I understand your anger, but this pointless anger will not improve your situation in the United States!"

　Dr. Kissinger quickly spoke up to persuade her, "Please believe me, Madam, we really want to help you..."

　——I have to say that Dr. Kissinger is really good at dealing with all kinds of people and can be called a social expert.

　Although Chen Lichun was furious with him at first and said many unreasonable and angry words, Kissinger still put on an attitude of swallowing the insult without getting angry at all, and sincerely said many kind words to comfort and enlighten Chen Lichun.

　Finally, he even took out a letter of introduction from Vice President Johnson from his pocket, indicating that he really had no bad intentions.

　In short, after some communication, although Chen Lichun's attitude was still not very good, she finally agreed half-heartedly to let Kissinger, Firi and others come to the villa every day to help her understand some American

　National customs and international political affairs...

　-

　From then on, Fieri lived the life of an office worker, driving to his Malibu villa every morning to report and returning home on time in the evening.

　At first, Philip was a little nervous about Chen Lichun, the infamous "Human Meat BBQ Lady".

　But as time went on, he gradually relaxed - after all, in the United States, Chen Lichun couldn't roast him or Kissinger.

　Moreover, according to his own observations, in fact, in terms of true moral level, Chen Lichun is not much worse than more than half of American politicians.

　In other words, more than half of the congressmen on Capitol Hill are probably not much kinder than Chen Lichun and her opium-addicted husband.

　If those American politicians who look like decent people really love their people, believe in human rights and are loyal to their country as they boast, they would not frequently travel to Loli Island in the future and deliberately abuse children to extract renin as a panacea for long-term youth.

　In comparison, Chen Lichun was at best just an ordinary woman with a bad temper and sharp words.

　Although this kind of woman with a flamboyant and arrogant personality is indeed very unpleasant, she is not rare and can even be found everywhere.

　Thanks to Kissinger's smooth personality and Ferry's usual good temper, they were careful with Chen Lichun and were generally able to cope with it.

　Besides, Chen Lichun was not some ignorant, empty-headed woman. Instead, she was raised like a princess, proficient in everything from music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. She was particularly good at ballet and piano—but her French education made her uncomfortable in English-speaking America.

　Moreover, compared to those Hollywood stars and philandering politicians whose private lives are extremely corrupt, Chen Lichun's private life can even be described as very clean. Although she is alone in a foreign country without her husband and children, she has not been seen to cheat on her husband or find a lover.

　On the contrary, she has always lived in strict compliance with the precepts of the Roman Catholic Church, attending morning and evening prayers every day, and going to church to attend mass on weekends. This made Fili, a "pseudo-Catholic" who had not been to church for a long time, feel a little uncomfortable - because he had to go too.

　As for the dietary taboos and fasting rules of Catholics, Chen Lichun also abided by them exactly.

　She also introduced a "Law for the Protection of Morals" following the example of Queen Theresa of Austria in the 18th century, restricting the behavior of citizens, prohibiting people from dancing, requiring presidential approval for divorce, and even restricting contraception, in an attempt to make Vietnamese people live like medieval European Christians.

　If Chen Lichun was a medieval European queen, then the title of "pious" would surely be indispensable.

　Unfortunately, Chen Lichun lived in the second half of the 20th century, in a Buddhist country.

　Her devotion to God failed to move her "pagan" subjects, but only caused widespread disgust and resistance among the Vietnamese.

　What's even more terrible is that she is really outspoken and speaks without thinking, and she is really good at courting death!

　——Only a week after arriving at the Malibu villa to work, Fieri was amazed at Chen Lichun's ability to lie to reporters.

　Other politicians try to calm the situation when they speak, but why do you try to provide the media with explosive news with every word you say?

　Even though Chen Lichun has moved to a desolate place like Malibu Beach, there are still paparazzi who want to come over for interviews. Especially when she goes to church, there are always reporters squatting outside.

　Although Dr. Kissinger and Fieri had done their best to supervise every interview, they could not stop Chen Lichun from talking without restraint and talking nonsense about all sorts of things.

　In short, Kissinger and Ferry had only been with Chen Lichun for less than half a month, but they were already feeling exhausted, fearing that this woman would go crazy again one day and cause some big trouble in the public opinion field, which would implicate them and make them suffer.

　"This is a really difficult situation. Her mouth is on her body, her feet are on her legs. We can't just stop her from talking or going out, right? Besides, even if she stays at home, reporters will come to her house, and there will also be phone interviews..."

　Dr. Kissinger muttered with a gloomy face, then realized something was wrong. "Wait a minute, there's already war all over Vietnam. Why is she, the First Lady, still staying in the United States?"

　"We already knew this, didn't we? It was to take the Snow Wind armed yacht, a gift from Taiwan, back to Vietnam!

　The South Vietnamese Navy sailors responsible for receiving the ship have not yet flown to the United States, so she naturally cannot return home on the Yukikaze."

　Fili answered blankly, then suddenly his eyes lit up. "Wait, why don't we invite her out on the Yukikaze for some more sea trials? This ship is meant for her anyway! Once we're at sea, we won't be able to make phone calls, and there won't be any reporters coming to interview us!"

　Upon hearing this idea, Dr. Kissinger was overjoyed and immediately set about implementing it.

　So, more than two months later, Fili followed Chen Lichun and saw the Yukikaze again...

　Guy was in power in South Vietnam.

　The real movement against the Vietnam War itself did not begin to emerge until 1965 and 1966.

　In addition, the truth about why three Israeli hostages were shot dead last year after desperately shouting was recently revealed. They were killed by US soldiers, who did not understand Hebrew or the Israeli officers' orders to cease fire, so they killed them all regardless.

　At present, the US military has already participated in the war in Gaza, otherwise Israel would not have been able to hold out for so long.

　In fact, as early as last October, when the war just started, there was news that the US military sent 2,000 Marines to Israel. But since there was no follow-up, people thought they were just being sent back, but they actually joined the war.

　So, is it the Israeli army, or the US military in disguise, that is carrying out the massacres in Palestine now and before?

　Chapter 205: Back on the Yukikaze to Vietnam

　February 27, 1963, Naval Base San Diego, California