American tax officials

Chapter 292: Deploying an aircraft carrier battle group for tax collection?

About ten minutes later, Nissen found David and reported, "The number is encrypted, and we can't find out who the holder is or the exact location. We only know that it was called from Europe."

David didn't speak upon hearing this, but instead fell into deep thought.

The Vatican.

Inside the room, after hanging up the phone, Augustine remained silent for a moment before looking up at Sandy and Croft, and asked, "What do you think of this?"

"This bastard has quite the appetite; it seems he wants to swallow a portion of our entire currency's profits, which we cannot accept."

"I also think it's unacceptable!"

Both of them shared the same opinion and did not want to give up too many benefits.

Augustine nodded, then asked, "But if we break ties with him, the financial system we've worked so hard to build will likely suffer a severe blow."

The two of them were also at a loss.

However, Sandy quickly seemed to have an idea and spoke up: "Our Illuminati has always adhered to the principle of keeping a low profile, which means that many people outside don't have a clear understanding of us. I think we can use this as an opportunity to hold a 'roundtable meeting,' invite David over, and show him our 'muscle.' This might be a good way to intimidate him!"

The so-called "roundtable meeting" is actually a meeting where the Illuminati invites all members to discuss important matters.

Sandy's idea was simple: their Illuminati included political bigwigs, business tycoons, and people with prestige from all walks of life.

When this group of people comes together, they become a force capable of upending the world.

If this power were shown to David, David might not be afraid of it.

Augustine and Croft also showed a change in expression upon hearing this.

Indeed, the Illuminati has always adhered to the principle of keeping a low profile, unlike the Freemasons who are so high-profile, which has led many outsiders to not have a clear understanding of their strength.

If David knew who their members were and what kind of influence they wielded, perhaps he wouldn't be so aggressive now.

After all, the Freemasons have clearly set their sights on David. If David had any sense at all, he wouldn't be so determined to break ties with the Illuminati!

That's a good idea!

Having made up his mind, Augustine picked up the phone again and dialed the same number once more.

San Francisco, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel.

Seeing the number call back, David paused for a moment before answering: "Speak, Mr. Augu."

"Satoshi Nakamoto represents the entire Illuminati, so if you want this tax revenue, come and have a group meeting with our members. I just don't know if Director David dares to come."

"Why wouldn't you dare? Tell me the time and place."

Do you have paper and pen now?

"have."

"Okay, I'll give you some coordinates, remember them..."

Following the other party's instructions, David quickly wrote down a latitude coordinate on the paper, but looking at the coordinate, his expression became somewhat serious.

Although he doesn't know the exact coordinates, it's certain that this is not within the territory of the United States.

"This is an island in the Caribbean that belongs to our Illuminati. Members of our Illuminati will be there in two days, so we look forward to your arrival, Director David."

After saying that, the other party hung up the phone immediately, as if afraid that David would change his mind.

"Go and look into this place."

David handed over the dimensional coordinates to Nissen.

Nissen took the papers and went outside. He returned about seven or eight minutes later and said, "It's just a stretch of sea; there's nothing there."

"That's impossible!"

Since the Illuminati claimed this was their island and even invited him there to discuss things, they certainly wouldn't give him fake coordinates to fool him.

"This... Chief, what's going on here?"

Nissen checked the location with the GPS and confirmed that it was indeed a sea area, but seeing how firmly David denied it, he couldn't argue with him.

"The Illuminati said this was their island and asked me to come here to talk in two days."

"Oh?"

Nissen seemed somewhat surprised, but he quickly seemed to realize something and said, "I know, the Illuminati must have erased the existence of this island."

The Illuminati are always mysterious and discreet. They would never allow one of their strongholds to be exposed to the world. And with their power, erasing an island from maps and location systems would be an easy thing for them.

David nodded slightly, acknowledging Nissen's statement. However, the lack of specific information about the island meant there was a lot of uncertainty and risk involved.

"Director, that area is far beyond the jurisdiction of our National Taxation Bureau. There's no need for us to travel all that way to talk to them. We can just continue to work steadily and surely against them on our home turf."

Nissen also believed that there was no need to risk going to the Caribbean to talk to these people. As long as they put enough pressure on them on their home turf, these people would eventually compromise.

David thought for a moment, then changed the subject and said, "Here's what you'll do: go and check where our carrier strike group is currently located."

He knew very well that the Illuminati wanted him to meet on this island in the Caribbean simply to put pressure on him in person.

Alright, since the other side wants to put pressure on him, then he'll go all out and send his carrier strike group over to see who puts pressure on whom!

Upon hearing the word "carrier strike group," Nissen's mind went blank for a moment, but he quickly recovered and asked tremblingly, "Director, do you intend to bring a carrier strike group with you?"

"Didn't you say it wasn't safe? Bring an aircraft carrier strike group; that should be safe, right?"

Nissen was speechless for a moment.

However, David's words, though crude, are not without merit.

The United States currently has 11 aircraft carriers, all of which are nuclear-powered.

In addition to the main aircraft carrier, an aircraft carrier battle group is also equipped with surface ships and submarines such as cruisers, destroyers, frigates, and attack nuclear submarines, as well as a carrier air wing.

Such a large armed force is enough to destroy some smaller countries.

If they were to actually sail to the Illuminati's island, those people wouldn't dare do anything to them, they probably wouldn't even dare to utter a sound.

After all, on this planet, apart from nuclear weapons, nothing is more deterrent than an aircraft carrier battle group.

"Okay, I'll go check it out."

Twenty minutes later, Nissen returned and said, "Coincidentally, the USS Washington carrier strike group is currently docked in Los Angeles for resupply."

David nodded, picked up his phone, found Donald's number, and dialed it.

"Speak, David."

Donald's voice came through the phone after it was answered.

"Deputy Director Donald, we've made significant progress regarding Satoshi Nakamoto. I'd like to report to you now... it's like this..."

Washington, D.C., IRS headquarters.

Upon hearing that Satoshi Nakamoto represented the Illuminati, Donald's face showed shock. After a long while, he still asked incredulously, "Are you sure, David?"

"I'm absolutely certain, and I've already spoken with their senior management!"

After receiving confirmation once again, Donald finally believed it, but a hint of difficulty gradually appeared on his face.

Because of the Disney family, the Sackler family, and the Swiss bank, the relationship between their tax authorities and the Freemasons is currently very tense.

Now, Satoshi Nakamoto has uncovered the Illuminati, which is giving even Donald a headache.

"Deputy Director Donald, Bitcoin's current market capitalization is close to one trillion. If it can be brought under our regulatory purview, the future profits will certainly far exceed the small sums collected by the Disney and Sackler families!"

Hearing the words coming from the other end of the phone, Donald's expression changed from hesitant to gradually becoming interested.

Because David is absolutely right.

Cryptocurrencies like these are currently poorly regulated by the IRS. If this opportunity can be used to regulate them, the future profits will certainly be substantial.

Moreover, once Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, is taken over, other cryptocurrencies like UCDT and Ethereum are very likely to "surrender" without resistance.

"Alright, then go ahead and do it. I'll persuade the other high-ranking officials at the General Administration."

After much deliberation, Donald still couldn't resist the temptation of such enormous profits.

After all, the Onsa Group dared to go against the Freemasons for that arms deal worth hundreds of billions, and the profits from Bitcoin are even greater. The IRS has no reason to be afraid of the Illuminati.

Moreover, the Illuminati's influence is not as great as that of the Freemasons.

"Oh, right, there's one more thing I need to ask you, Deputy Director Donald, for. I've spoken with the higher-ups at the Illuminati, and they've invited me to a meeting on a small island in the Caribbean, so..."

"No, the Caribbean is outside our sphere of influence; you don't need to take that risk!"

David is currently the most profitable asset in their IRS, so why would Donald be willing to let him take that risk?

Moreover, the W aid bill is currently being prepared. If something goes wrong with David at this critical juncture, the Onsa Group will surely go crazy.

After all, those people are now willing to offend the Freemasons in order to get the funds for this order.

"Deputy Director Donald, please listen to me first. They invited me for a meeting, probably to flex their muscles and intimidate me, but we can actually use the same tactic to intimidate them, which would make it easier to get them to comply!"

"How so?"

"I heard that our Washington carrier strike group is docked in Los Angeles, so I'd like you to go to the Pentagon and borrow it!"

Upon hearing that they wanted to borrow an aircraft carrier strike group, even Donald, who had seen countless situations, was stunned.

In the history of the IRS, it has become commonplace to deploy armed forces, armored vehicles, tanks, and fighter jets for tax collection.

But the National Taxation Bureau has never actually tried deploying an aircraft carrier to handle tax collection.

The main reason is that the IRS's tax work is mostly carried out domestically. If anyone dares to resist, they can simply be crushed by tanks and planes, without needing an aircraft carrier.

"Letting me bring the carrier strike group there serves two purposes: first, it guarantees my safety; second, it serves as a deterrent; and third, I have information about Satoshi Nakamoto's identity. They will have no choice but to comply!"

The sound of David's voice on the phone brought Donald back to his senses.

Thinking about it carefully, it makes sense. Faced with a devastating weapon like an aircraft carrier battle group, unless the Illuminati have gone mad, they certainly wouldn't dare to act recklessly.

And even if they act recklessly, thinking that the aircraft carrier group is a pushover, let alone a small island, they could bomb an entire country into rubble.

"Hmm... okay, wait for my call!"

Donald couldn't think of a reason to refuse, so he could only agree in the end.

After ending the call, he immediately summoned his secretary and asked her to notify Obadiah Vertonghen and other senior executives to come to the conference room, while he himself arrived at the conference room immediately.

Shortly afterward, Obadiah Vertonghen and others, who had been notified, filed in, looking at Donald with puzzled expressions.

Once everyone was present, Donald stopped beating around the bush and said directly, "Just now, I received a call from David informing me that there's been progress on the Satoshi Nakamoto matter!"

"Oh? Who is Satoshi Nakamoto?"

Upon hearing this, all the senior executives present immediately became interested, as they were also very curious about Satoshi Nakamoto's identity.

"According to him, Satoshi Nakamoto is not a single person, but represents an organization—the Illuminati!"

"The Illuminati! Satoshi Nakamoto represents the Illuminati? How is that possible!"

"To date, there has been no information linking Satoshi Nakamoto to the Illuminati. Deputy Director Donald, is David's information accurate?"

"..."

The senior executives were in an uproar, clearly quite shocked by the news.

"David's abilities are beyond question. He's certain that Satoshi Nakamoto represents the Illuminati, so it must be the Illuminati!"

After he finished speaking, the executives present looked at each other, but none of them uttered a word of rebuttal.

Because Donald was right, David's abilities were indeed beyond question. Since he had discovered that Satoshi Nakamoto represented the Illuminati, it was almost certainly true.

"Since Satoshi Nakamoto represents the Illuminati, I suggest we stop the investigation. Although this group is not as influential as the Freemasons, their strength should not be underestimated. Our relationship with the Freemasons is already a bit tense, and if we offend them again, things will become very difficult."

"Deputy Director Lahan is right. Although the Illuminati doesn't show off, they definitely have power. Our current situation isn't suitable for offending them!"

"I disagree with your views. The whole world already knows that the IRS is investigating Satoshi Nakamoto. If we suddenly back down, what will others think of us? They'll think we're afraid of Satoshi Nakamoto, or that we're incapable of finding him out!"

"I agree with Connie's view. The whole world knows we're investigating Satoshi Nakamoto. If this investigation stalls, it will damage our reputation. Besides, Satoshi Nakamoto is incredibly valuable, and we can't let such a huge amount of tax revenue slip by!"

(End of this chapter)