Reborn in Brazil As a Plutocrat

  Chapter 662 Chance to become an arms giant

  General Crook, who wanted to understand Fang Lang's true purpose and plan, took a deep look at Fang Lang, and said slowly:

   "It would be a waste of talent for you to stay in the Ministry of the Navy. With your ability and level, you should come to the Ministry of Defense to formulate strategies and tactics for us in Brazil."

  Fang Lang, who was confident just now, couldn't help feeling a little embarrassed after hearing General Crook's words. To say that he can have such a vision is not because he is really so powerful and can analyze these based on the current intelligence.

  It is purely his memory from later generations, combined with the information obtained from the Brazilian Intelligence Agency that is now in his hands, can give him a forward vision and a higher perspective.

  General Crook seemed a little awkward when he saw Fang Lang, and couldn't help laughing. This kind of performance is what a young man should have!

   "Okay, I understand your kid's intention of using public affairs for personal gain, but you are right. At least in the past two years, the Fletcher-class destroyer imitated by your shipyard is very good.

  If you follow your plan, we may really start an arms race with Argentina. In this case, it is far from enough for the Navy to be able to produce its own warships.

  I heard that the Ministry of the Army purchased a batch of new light weapons last year, which were also developed by your light weapons research institute. Army officers and soldiers generally have a very high evaluation of this weapon.

   But light weapons are not enough! If we want an arms race, our army cannot conquer the world with rifles and artillery alone. The advanced army tactics now revolve around tanks.

   So, you can't just set your sights on naval gear, you know what I mean? "

   These words have already directly stated to himself that he has to find a way to start research on tanks, so how could he not understand! Fang Lang, who wanted to become an arms giant from the very beginning, groaned slightly after hearing his words.

It's not that he doesn't have the technical reserves for tank production, or that he doesn't want to start the R&D and production of tanks, but the key problem is that the development of tanks is time-consuming and costly. If there is no market, it is appropriate. Trading at a loss?

  However, he quickly thought that the Minister of the Navy in front of him must be preparing to take action when he started to care about the army's equipment. With a move in my heart, I said:

   "Your Excellency, to be honest, our Fangyuan Automobile Company already has a considerable reserve of tank manufacturing technology on hand. At the same time, Caterpillar, which we introduced to Brazil the year before last, also has the manufacturing technology of tank chassis.

  It is not impossible for us in Brazil to develop a new type of tank, but the problem now is that tank research and development requires a lot of manpower, material and financial resources.

   What's more important is whether the sales are guaranteed after the research and development. It can't be that we have developed a qualified product, and the Ministry of the Army doesn't like it, so let all our investment be in vain! "

  General Crook was overjoyed when he heard that Fang Lang had the technical reserves of tank manufacturing in his hands. He was worried about how to open up the situation in the Ministry of War and win people's hearts after entering the Ministry of National Defense! Now isn't this just sending pillows when you want to sleep?

  With tank resources in his hands, he was afraid of those army generals, so he ran over to show his loyalty.

   "Haha... Well, General Fang, you really never disappoint.

  Since you already have the technical reserves for tank R&D and production on hand, after I take office, I will communicate with the Ministry of the Army and ask them to put forward their own needs, and then entrust your company to carry out research and development.

  Of course, in terms of research and development expenses, our Ministry of Defense will definitely fully support it. I will never let you suffer. "

  As soon as this remark came out, Fang Lang was completely relieved. He was not afraid of the request from the Ministry of the Army, or that you would not pay. As long as you are willing to pay, it is not difficult for me to set up an independent research institute!

  I don't believe it. With the blessing of my vision from later generations, I can't develop a steel behemoth that makes people shine. As long as the products we develop are good enough, I don't believe that I can't sell them for some foreign exchange and use them back.

   "Yes, Your Excellency General. As long as the National Defense Forces need it, we will devote all our efforts to develop a king of land warfare that reaches the world's advanced level."

   With Fang Lang's guarantee, General Crook was quite satisfied, and couldn't help laughing and said:

   "Haha... well, I look forward to the birth of our own king of land warfare as soon as possible."

   After speaking, he picked up the tea and drank it in one gulp.

   Seeing this, Fang Lang held up the justice cup with a smile on his face, and while adding tea to General Crook, he said flatteringly:

   "Your Excellency, you enter the Ministry of National Defense with the attitude of supporting the Army's self-developed tanks, and you will definitely win the strong support of the generals of the Army Department. By then, your position in the Ministry of Defense will be as stable as Mount Tai.

   Unlike our small pond in the Admiralty, where the water is shallow and the temple is windy, you haven’t left the position of the Minister of the Navy yet! Someone is already thinking of tearing down your platform, I think you still need to pay high attention to it. "

   General Crook, who was smiling all over his face, couldn't help but twitch his eyelids when he heard what Fang Lang said. What do you mean? What is Shuiqian bastard, you are a bastard, or I am a bastard.

  But he also heard some other meanings from Fang Lang's words, and he gave Fang Lang a dissatisfied look and said:

   "Whether you can talk, kid, what is Wang Baduo, what is demon wind, I think it is you kid who wants to make trouble!"

  Fang Lang heard the words, and naturally complained again and again.

   "Your Excellency, you have wronged me. I will listen to your command more. If you tell me to go east, I will go east. If you tell me to catch chickens, I will never chase dogs.

  But some people are different, you have not left yet, someone has already taken your position, this is not to demolish you!

  I think such a person, you should clean up! "

   Now if General Crook still doesn't understand what Fang Lang wants to say, he is not worthy of being where he is today. Regarding Fang Lang's words, he was not angry, but said to Fang Lang with a playful face:

   "What? You kid, you are dissatisfied with people wanting to pick your peaches, aren't you? You also said that someone took down my platform. I think you just want to teach those who miss your position as fleet commander a lesson!

  What, I'm afraid someone will pick your peaches away! "

  Of course Fang Lang couldn't admit that he wanted to use General Crook's hand to deal with those people who wanted to pick peaches. Hastily denied it:

   "Look at what you said, I am wholeheartedly thinking about the commander! My position is not as important as the position of the Secretary of the Navy."

   Now, the expression on General Crook's face became more playful, and he looked at Fang Lang with a half-smile and said:

   "Since my position is so important, why don't you see that you are willing to follow?"

  Hearing the words, Fang Lang's expression froze slightly, but he reacted quickly, and quickly said:

   "I'm not qualified enough! And if such an important position is handed over to you, can't it be exchanged for greater benefits?

   At that time, your position in the Ministry of Defense will be more stable, and our subordinates will be able to live more comfortably! "

  Hearing Fang Lang's words like playing tricks, General Crook was also full of smiles, and it took a long time before he waved his hands and said:

   "Okay, you kid want to know, after you arrive at the Admiralty, who will hold the position of fleet commander!"

   Seeing General Crook's expression, Fang Lang's heart has been relieved. If the person who takes over his post after he leaves is not his own, he will not be able to continue talking to himself with a smile.

  The reason why he asked General Crook at this time, who he arranged to take over his position, was not that he was incapable of letting his own people take over. It's purely to see clearly which **** it is, who wants to pick his own peaches.

  However, according to the current situation, General Crook seems to have been clear-eyed for a long time, and he is not ready to give these guys a chance.

   "Hehe...Your Excellency General, you are joking. I am not such a ignorant person. Who will take over my position must be nominated by Your Excellency General and approved by the Ministry of National Defense!

I am mainly worried that our aircraft carrier fleet has just formed its combat effectiveness. After I leave, if an officer who is completely unfamiliar with aircraft carrier command is transferred to serve as the chief officer, it may cause a serious decline in the actual combat capability of the fleet and cause serious damage. Fleet officers and soldiers were dissatisfied.

   At that time, it will bring unnecessary trouble to Your Excellency the General. "

   Fang Lang's words caused General Crook to roll his eyes, but he was not angry, but smiled and said:

   "Tell you the truth! There are indeed several people who have taken a fancy to your post. Even Marshal Morais asked me for my opinion.

Considering that the fleet was formed by you alone, and as the first commander of the fleet, you are the person who knows the situation of the fleet best. My opinion to Marshal Morais is that your opinion is very important for the new commander of the fleet. . "

  Hearing this, Fang Lang couldn't help but frowned slightly, what do you mean my opinion is very important! It can't be that I don't even have the right to nominate!

  As if he knew what Fang Lang was thinking, before Fang Lang could speak, General Crook continued to speak:

   "Because the aircraft carrier fleet is the main combat force of our navy, we are also very cautious in choosing his commander.

  The Department of the Navy is responsible for nomination, and the Chief of Staff of the Ministry of National Defense and the Minister of Defense are responsible for review and determination. "

  After hearing General Crook's words, Fang Lang finally breathed a sigh of relief, and understood why General Crook was always smiling. After a long time, the right to nominate this nomination was still with the Ministry of the Navy.

  With the strength of General Crook in the Admiralty and his upcoming position in the Ministry of Defense, no one in the Admiralty would dare to stand up and oppose the candidate he proposed!

   If it is nominated by General Crook, it is impossible for him to disrespect his own opinion and promote De La Torre.

   "Then, who is your Excellency General planning to nominate for this position?"

   Regarding the question that Fang Lang was most concerned about, General Crook said in a slightly mocking tone:

   "You said that the fleet has just formed its initial combat capability, and you can't arrange an unfamiliar officer to serve as the fleet commander. Then I, the Minister of the Navy, must not ask your opinion!"

  Hearing this, Fang Lang couldn't help touching his head and giggling.

   Seeing this, General Crook couldn't help but look solemn and said:

   "Okay, if you don't tell me, I also know who you want to recommend. Let's talk about the ugly words first, and I have no objection to promoting de la Torre as fleet commander.

  However, your fleet must also let go of a few other positions and let them arrange some people to go in. Otherwise, the entire fleet will be your **** direct line, and others will have opinions.

Do you understand me? "

  Hearing this, Fang Lang couldn't help frowning, and said dissatisfiedly:

   "This is that bastard, a fool spreading rumors. When did the fleet become my **** direct line. Let him stand up and say it in person, and see if I don't smack his mouth."

  Fang Lang said this, but he had already raised his vigilance in his heart. He knew very well that General Crook would never be indiscriminate. The reason why he said this was obviously that someone had put forward such a point of view.

   This made his heart sink slightly, and he will definitely ask the Intelligence Bureau to investigate clearly to see who said this.

  General Crook didn't care much about Fang Lang's words. He knew very well in his heart that what others said was the truth. The only outsider who was assigned to the fleet was Colonel Waldo, who was forced in by the Ministry of War.

   This colonel officer who was originally going to the fleet to manage the Marine Corps is now only in charge of the management of two tank landing craft. It can be regarded as the fringe man of the fleet.

   General Crook also expressed support for this at the beginning. After all, the Rio de Janeiro aircraft carrier battle group is the territory of their navy. What's the matter with your Ministry of the Army stepping in.

   But in the past few years, Fang Lang has indeed managed the fleet as a monolith. It's not that there are no newcomers from the Admiralty, but those who enter can often quickly integrate with other people in the fleet.

  Even the people who are transferred out will seem a bit out of place with other naval officers and soldiers. But this misfit is not that they have turned bad. Quite the contrary, it was they who became somewhat unacceptable to the depravity and corruption of others in the Admiralty.

   I can't understand the widespread imagination of corruption in the Brazilian army. This is where General Crook really appreciates Fang Lang.

   Being able to bring out such a distinctive army in a mess like the Brazilian army, it is hard for him not to support it.

  As for the complaint that Fang Lang turned the Rio de Janeiro fleet into a private fleet, Crook didn't pay much attention to it. Not to mention others, General Crook also replaced most of the people in the Admiralty with his own people, which is so strange.

   It would be incomprehensible for someone to use outsiders instead of their own people! Besides, is there still such a thing in the Brazilian army?

  In the army, the situation of using the troops under his command as his own private employees is everywhere. How come he can't do it in the navy.

   What's more, this aircraft carrier battle group was originally built by Fang Lang bit by bit. It is really normal for everyone to obey his orders.

  In addition to maintaining the normal operation of the navy, the funds required are definitely astronomical, and it is definitely not something that a private person can afford. Therefore, it is difficult for the navy to have warlords.

  More importantly, Fang Lang is a subordinate who obeys his orders, and he is very conservative in doing things. Since everyone is on their own, it is really normal to turn a blind eye to some of his violations.

   "Okay, you don't have to cry out in front of me. I understand the situation very well, and I won't listen to other people's slander.

  However, I want to remind you that this time, if we make de la Torre the new commander of the fleet, we must accept their behavior of mixing sand into the fleet.

Understand? "

  (end of this chapter)