American Strategic Deception Bureau

　Because many Japanese companies that have risen like rockets are actually filled with a large amount of American capital and American shares, and even have white CEOs.

　The difficulty and resistance faced by the White House in wanting to suck blood from Japan are almost the same as squeezing domestic conglomerates and plundering the pockets of big American capitalists!

　The current relationship between Japan and the United States is somewhat similar to the Ptolemaic dynasty of Egypt ruled by Cleopatra and the Roman Republic of the Caesar era: although Rome was powerful, Egypt was able to influence Roman politics from within, forming a symbiotic relationship of "you in me, me in you".

　President Nixon wanted to bleed and cut flesh from Japan. Not only did Japan not agree, but there was also a large group of interest groups in the United States who wanted to stop it.

　As a weak president who came to power illegitimately and seriously offended the financial community, it is difficult for him to overcome numerous obstacles and suck blood from overseas.

　In the end, it was all a lot of noise but little action. They had to pinch their noses to barely get a little money from Japan, which was not even enough to fill the gaps in their teeth.

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　This is the case with Japan, and similarly with West Germany and the United Kingdom. The United States doesn't receive much in the way of protection fees simply by stationing troops there—in fact, it's already quite good if it can offset military spending without losing money. In most cases, the federal government still has to pay for it.

　Dr. Kissinger said with emotion,

　Originally, they could have gotten some money from Japan through financial exploitation. But now Wall Street is still piled with rotting corpses, the New York Stock Exchange will be closed until at least next year, and the White House and the financial world are deeply hostile, making cooperation extremely difficult.

　This meant that for the remainder of President Nixon's term, the federal government would be on the brink of bankruptcy. In the worst-case scenario, the nation would declare bankruptcy and default on all U.S. debt. Experts estimate that over the next two years, U.S. GDP could even be halved, plummeting by 50%.

　In this situation where there is a shortage of money everywhere and even civil servants' salaries are almost unpaid, President Nixon can no longer provide any funding for the Federal Space Force. Even NASA's funding will have to be drastically cut. In addition, he will have to risk another civil war and promote large-scale disarmament..."

　After listening to Dr. Kissinger's chatter, Firi seemed to vaguely understand something, but also seemed not to understand it.

　So he decided to stop beating around the bush and confront the doctor directly: What exactly do you want to say? Is it the president's intention?

　Seeing that Fieri was indeed on the right track, Dr. Kissinger no longer hid his feelings and spoke frankly:

　First of all, the plans for the Federation Space Army flag, emblem, uniform and military song that Firi had previously submitted have now been reviewed and approved.

　However, since the Space Army currently has no manpower establishment, these data are temporarily archived and will be put into use when recruitment begins.

　Secondly, because of Fieri's significant contributions in inciting the New York riots and dismantling the Wall Street insurgent group, the White House should have rewarded him with a lucrative US job. However, President Nixon, pursuing isolationism and strategic retrenchment, was risking America's own destruction by frantically streamlining various government agencies, essentially "cutting off the entire federal government from the eyebrows down," and forcibly laying off countless senior bureaucrats and distinguished generals.

　As a result, federal government jobs were rapidly decreasing, and President Nixon had many people to reward and make deals with.

　The President's Chief of Staff looked through the list but couldn't find a good position to give to the "outsider" Fieri.

　Furthermore, the Federal Space Force would still not receive any funding for the next few years. Therefore, no general in the entire Pentagon was willing to take on the responsibility of Firi as the "first commander of the Federal Space Force" - in this day and age, isn't being the commander of the Space Force tantamount to early retirement?

　So, President Nixon's Chief of Staff privately told Dr. Kissinger: "There really aren't many good positions left in the federal government these days. How about giving Fieri a few more years as a reward?" Furthermore, as a branch commander, he could also be given a seat on the Joint Chiefs of Staff—of course, a small, unofficial position where he could only observe, not speak or vote.

　But they can neither speak nor vote, and they probably can’t see the real secrets. What’s the difference between them and reporters?

　Oh, just because you were wearing a military uniform and going to a meeting at the Pentagon, and people saluted you along the way?

　In short, Major General Ferry King's face almost turned green when he heard that the White House was so mean and ungrateful, and was planning to use air to arrange for him, the "hero" who (physically) destroyed Wall Street.

　With this bizarre resume that's almost driving me crazy, if I can't become a personal servant in the White House, how can I possibly continue to advance in the Pentagon?

　After all, he was already the commander of the Space Army, and the first commander of the newly established military branch. There was no way he could transfer to the navy, army, and air force.

　At the same time, even in his wildest fantasies, the position of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff would definitely not be his, the Commander of the Space Force...

　Now that the flags, emblems, uniforms and songs of the Space Army have been completed, what else can he, a commander without any troops, do next?

　Do they really want to sit around in their military uniforms, dozing off in their offices? Was it really necessary to spend their days idly reading a newspaper and a cup of coffee? Or fabricate some sci-fi-filled space-based weapons development plans like "Rod of God" and "Satellite Laser Weapons" to fool Congress and the public?

　Huh? Wait? Hoax?

　Oh, right, how could I have forgotten my duty? As Xirik's favored one, my duty is to fill the world with lies!

　Now that you have the opportunity, why not try to get yourself a position where you can legally lie to the whole United States and even the whole world?

　"Ahem, Doctor, the position of Commander of the Federation Space Force will definitely remain a lone commander in the next few years, right?"

　Firi thought for a moment and said to Dr. Kissinger,

　Then, a commander without a staff and no funds can accomplish nothing. So, I want to get a part-time job in addition to my main job as the commander of the Federation Space Force. Is that reasonable, right?

　"Part-time job? Like when you were commander of the US forces in Vietnam on Kunlun Island?"

　Dr. Kissinger blinked in confusion.

　But the White House originally let you continue to be the Commander of the Space Force because they couldn't offer you a position of real power, right? Unless you are willing to accept a nominal position that is far less valuable than the actual position of Commander of the Space Force.

　For example, like I did ten years ago, teaching at a university while moonlighting as a short-selling consultant in Washington?"

　White House advisors come in many different tiers. For example, Kissinger, currently serving as National Security Advisor, possesses considerable power and influence. Others, however, are relatively unknown and rarely appear in the White House, serving merely as a formality.

　"I also know that the White House can't offer me any good positions, otherwise I wouldn't have asked you to intercede for me."

　Fili expressed his thoughts,

　My idea is, can we set up a new department and let me be the head?"

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　A new department? Hahaha, are you kidding me? Do you know how many departments the federal government has cut recently?

　Dr. Kissinger felt like he was about to laugh at his absurd idea. “Even under the current national martial law, there are still thousands of unemployed federal employees holding signs in protest every day at the square at the foot of the Washington Obelisk, demanding compensation from the state!

　In this situation, you still want to set up a new department? Do you believe that the Minister of Finance will immediately come to you and fight you?"

　"Doctor, although I want to set up a new department, I don't plan to ask the federal government to give me an additional salary and funding!"

　Firi explained, "The new department can completely overlap with the Space Force Command. We can have two departments under one name: me, a messenger (a fat guy from Texas) who runs errands, and a personal secretary (Marita). Everyone does two jobs and earns one salary."

　Hearing that Fieri did not intend to ask for money or a position, but only wanted an official title, Dr. Kissinger finally breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that this request seemed negotiable. But at the same time, he was a little confused: What exactly did Fieri want to do?

　You can't possibly expect the White House to give you any real power so that you can cheat people or even collect taxes indiscriminately and seize land, right?

　"It's simple. In the next few years, I don't want to waste my time. I want to do something meaningful again."

　Phiri replied, “We all know that President Nixon will definitely make a major strategic retreat next, stop the endless war consumption, fill the rifts and damages brought to American society by the chaos of the past decade, and allow this exhausted country to recuperate.

　However, strategic contraction, like retreating from the enemy on the battlefield, is a highly complex operation.

　To retreat safely, someone must cover the rear, someone must release false information to provide cover, someone must contact other forces to delay the enemy, someone must make false moves to mislead the enemy, and so on. Otherwise, the retreat could turn into a rout, or even a complete collapse!

　Moreover, during the process of strategic contraction, many of our own people whose interests are harmed will not cooperate, but will try their best to obstruct and cause trouble.

　After all, there are only a few people in this world who can put the overall situation first. Most people's attitude is "I don't care if there is a flood after I die!" From the civil war that broke out this year, it can be seen that in the United States today, even moving a table will result in bloodshed!

　What about a big retreat?

　President Nixon had to fight on two fronts simultaneously, at home and abroad. Any flaw on either front would lead to a disastrous defeat.

　Doctor, as National Security Advisor, a future Secretary of State, you'll be assisting the President in diplomatic maneuvering, negotiating and negotiating with various domestic and international forces, finding common ground while reserving differences. Your strengths are undoubtedly yours. One day, you will surely become a leading figure in the diplomatic world, like Prince Metternich.

　Although my talents are limited, I can still find a way to fabricate some fake news domestically to help you with your diplomatic strategy."

　He told Dr. Kissinger so sincerely, "Whether the United States attacks or retreats, the Cold War will not end soon unless one of the two sides collapses completely. Since President Nixon wants to engage in strategic contraction, Brezhnev will inevitably launch a strategic offensive."

　It is obvious that it is absolutely impossible to confront the Soviet Union's outstretched bear paw head-on.

　The United States, having suffered heavy losses, no longer had such strength. Moreover, even if it could barely withstand the Soviet Union's strategic offensive with tough measures, it would also mean the failure of strategic contraction. The United States would only continue to be mired in the quagmire of war until it was dragged down.

　When its hard power was no longer effective, the United States could only rely on soft power to deal with the Soviet bloc and try to delay the Soviet offensive.

　But with the economy in such a slump, inflation soaring, and public security almost collapsed, I'm afraid no one will believe the American dream even if you continue to promote it.

　Until the US economy recovers and domestic order is restored, our situation is essentially similar to that of the Great Depression. We can neither convince the world of the strength of the US military nor the beauty of American society. Meanwhile, the Soviet Union remains aggressive, and our European allies harbor ulterior motives.

　Then, they can only bluff, spread rumors and slander, make up stories, and try to muddy the waters in order to distract the attention of enemies and suspicious allies.

　So, Doctor, just as we faked the Apollo moon landing and successfully deceived the world, let us fabricate more pseudoscience, fake news, and urban legends to continue to confuse the world! This is to buy time for the revival of the United States of America!

　Because Firi's thoughts were too unconventional, even Dr. Kissinger was so smart that he was stunned for a while before he could barely react.

　"Um, you mean, you want to pull some more scams against the whole world to save money and distract people?"

　Dr. Kissinger pondered this: if the Apollo moon landing project had been conducted in a studio from the very beginning, wouldn't tens of billions of dollars have been saved? And those advanced weapons that were never used from their commissioning to retirement should also be significantly reduced in cost if they were replaced with models.

　If you think about it, large-scale fraud seems to have existed throughout history. Take, for example, the bottom-fishing in commercial mergers and acquisitions. How often has it not been filled with deception and a swirl of outrageous false information? If one relies on privilege and violence to seize profits every time, then one is actually failing miserably.

　After all, whether it's privilege or violence, there's a cost to using them, but those who use them are often able to pass the cost on.

　However, past state-level frauds generally had clear tactical objectives and were short-lived. For example, during World War II, US and British intelligence agencies deceived Nazi Germany into believing that the Allied forces would land on the coast of Calais rather than in Normandy.

　The "scam" Firi described is more like a political scandal that's being hotly pursued and targeted by the public, with prominent figures quickly resorting to hyping up celebrity gossip and sensationalized incidents to divert public attention, thereby stalling the process and cooling public sentiment.

　This tactic of using celebrities as scapegoats for politicians sometimes works and sometimes doesn't, but it's always a solution.

　But the problem is that due to language and cultural barriers, the gossip and scandals of entertainment stars often only have an impact on the people of their own country.

　If one wants to expand the stage for disrupting the audience's perception and diverting public opinion to the whole world, Hollywood celebrity scandals will not be enough.

　In short, Kissinger felt that he could not imagine that the citizens of Moscow would spend all day paying attention to how many men Elizabeth Taylor or Jane Doe slept with in one night, how they had an illegitimate child with a governor or prosecutor, and how they quarreled with someone over inheritance issues.

　So, Dr. Kissinger pondered this and concluded that Fieri's underlying idea was to fabricate all sorts of pseudoscience and supernatural powers stories that would appeal to the world, replacing those less influential celebrity scandals with stories that would distract other countries. Was this intended to further confuse the minds of the world's citizens and distort their worldviews?

　Well, this doesn't sound very reliable. But even if it's not reliable, it doesn't cost much to give it a try.

　At most, they would shoot a few fake documentaries, forge some photos, and make up some legends.

　When he faked the moon landing video last time, Fieri didn't ask for much funding, so the cost shouldn't be high (big mistake)...

　Therefore, after pondering for a moment, Dr. Kissinger nodded and said, "Okay, I will advise the president on your behalf and authorize you to set up a rumor-mongering agency such as the Strategic Deception Bureau without increasing funding. However, you have to find a way to solve the venue, personnel and funding yourself.

　Although I don't think this is very useful.

　But if you want to give it a try, then go ahead and give it a try. It won’t be a big deal if you fail anyway…”

　While Fili breathed a sigh of relief, he muttered to himself:

　In fact, regarding this new department, I would rather call it the Strategic Fooyou Agency!

　Well, of course, if the purpose is to adapt to local customs and cater to American style, then it seems like a good idea to come up with "The Onion News"?

　Author's words: PS: Fieri's Strategic Deception Bureau, like Musk's Government Efficiency Department, is an "extra-staff" department.

　It doesn’t matter where it is nominally affiliated with; its actual power is only related to the influence of the director himself.

　In addition, the Syrian war situation seemed to be on the verge of collapse. It only lasted for two days at most, and the city of Hama was lost.

　If Homs is lost again, the area controlled by government forces will be cut in half, and the capital Damascus will be isolated from the coastal ports. Assad will be finished.

　Chapter 523, The American Strategic Deception Bureau is established!

　It must be said that, despite his mixed reputation in later generations, and even worse, as a president who was able to thrive at a turning point in history, Nixon not only possessed keen observation, but also the courage to make drastic changes and the audacity to turn the knife inward.

　Just for this reason, his ability to govern and negotiate is almost on par with the great President Roosevelt.

　After suppressing domestic opposition with an iron fist, Nixon began to implement his strategic contraction at a speed that was breathtaking.

　On September 10, 1970, President Nixon suddenly announced that he would withdraw US troops from Taiwan within 30 days and abandon all bases in Taiwan.

　Immediately afterwards, before Congress and the news media could react to the shock brought by this incident, President Nixon continued his efforts and announced on September 11 that he would disband the US Forces Command in Malaysia, withdraw from the Malaysian civil war, and withdraw all US troops from the Malay Peninsula and Borneo before the end of the year.

　- In order to show his determination to withdraw from the war, Nixon not only gave up Malaysia, but also gave up Singapore. He only signed an agreement with Lee Kuan Yew to allow the US Navy and Marine Corps to freely use Singapore's Changi Naval Base "when necessary."

　As for how the Malaysian government would fight the Malayan Communist Party's Red Armed Forces, President Nixon didn't care.

　He simply ordered all local US troops to retreat unarmed, leaving all their guns, ammunition and weapons and equipment to the Malaysian government in Kuala Lumpur.

　Anyway, Malaysia was originally a British colony and British troops are still stationed there. After the US troops withdraw, Kuala Lumpur can ask Britain for help!

　But the problem is, it's already 1970, and the British Empire has lost most of its once-vast colonies around the world. Everyone knows that Great Britain is now in its twilight years and can no longer be relied upon. How could the Malaysian government easily let go of the American father's powerful leg?

　Finally, under the repeated requests of the Malaysian ambassador, President Nixon reluctantly agreed to continue supplying arms aid to Kuala Lumpur.

　But what kind of money will be given and how much will be given depends on the mood of the White House and the Pentagon.

　Some people questioned President Nixon, saying that if the Malacca Strait, a golden waterway, were controlled by the communists, the consequences would be disastrous. At the very least, Japan's maritime trade routes with the Middle East crude oil producing areas and the European market would be cut off.

　President Nixon said cunningly that the earth is round and the world's oceans are connected. Even if the Strait of Malacca and the Suez Canal are blocked, Japanese merchant ships can still go to Europe through the Panama Canal, or import oil from the U.S. Gulf Coast and Venezuela, as well as from nearby Indonesia, etc. - as long as the Panama Canal is still in the hands of the United States, the United States will still be able to control half of the world's maritime power!

　At a time when the United States is forced to carry out strategic contraction, it is enough for it to be able to defend the Panama Canal.

　As for the Strait of Malacca and the Suez Canal, it would be better to wait until the United States recovers before considering them! In the current situation, it is better if the Strait of Malacca is cut off, as it will make Japan more dependent on the United States for raw materials and fuel supplies, and more obedient to the United States!

　Although President Nixon had tried every possible means to maintain control of the Strait of Malacca before sending Dr. Kissinger on a secret visit to China, he decisively gave up without hesitation after seeing that the situation was hopeless.

　Malaysian Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman expressed deep disappointment at the American troops' desertion. However, he had no other options but to exploit the intervening period before the Malayan Communist Party launched a new offensive, recruiting and training as many troops as possible to restore the combat effectiveness of several battered units. At the same time, he began engaging and negotiating with the equally exhausted Malayan Communist Party, posing as a bid for domestic peace in an attempt to slow the CPM's advance through the negotiation table.

　At the same time, President Nixon's strategic contraction plan continued to advance step by step and at an accelerating pace.

　On September 17, Nixon again announced the abandonment of the Subic Bay U.S. military base in the Philippines and the withdrawal of all U.S. troops stationed in the Philippines.

　Even the US troops stationed in South Korea were asked to reduce their strength by more than 80% within three months, leaving only a symbolic number of several thousand troops.

　Only the US troops stationed in Japan did not decrease. Instead, some of the US troops originally stationed in the Philippines and South Korea were transferred to Yokosuka and Ryukyu. By the way, Nixon also sent a letter to the Japanese government.

　The lion opened its mouth and made an outrageous demand to increase the annual troop stationing fee by 100 billion US dollars. Nowadays, South Korea, which has not yet experienced the Han River Miracle, is still very poor. Only Japan has relatively rich resources, and the impoverished Americans can find ways to exploit it.

　From then on, the only military base that the US military still retained in the entire Southeast Asia was Bali, Indonesia.