Reborn Brazil as a Plutocrat

Chapter 429 Mercenary Recruitment

After listening to Fang Lang's words, General Leta looked at the inland river patrol boat that had started not far away, and said calmly:

“It is said that the Army’s performance in this operation to annihilate the Eddie Brothers’ rebels made Defense Minister Marshal Moraes and President Dutra very dissatisfied, and they rejected the Army’s military expenditure application.

Maybe the Secretary of the Navy saw this opportunity. I heard that the Secretary of the Navy told the Secretary of Defense that this kind of landing operation is the specialty of the Navy. From your Marine Corps, the landing in the Fernando de Noronha Islands

It can be seen from the combat performance that your Marine Corps is a powerful team.

Therefore, he petitioned the Secretary of Defense on behalf of the Navy Department."

Fang Lang was stunned when he heard this. Although he also had the idea of ​​​​asking for a battle to eliminate the Eddie brothers, he did not want to do it now! After all, the inland river patrol boat had not been delivered yet, and his Marine Corps' training in jungle tactics had not yet been completed.

At this time, if you launch an attack against the Eddie Brothers rebels, you will definitely win, but you may also pay huge casualties!

"Then the Ministry of National Defense agrees?"

"Of course I don't agree. How could the Army Department allow this to happen? Are they shameless?

The Minister of Army has issued a military order in front of the Minister of Defense. In the first month after the end of the rainy season, the Army will definitely be able to end the fighting and completely annihilate the Eddie Brothers rebels."

For some reason, Fang Lang felt that General Leta was a little gloating when he said this.

However, at this time, Fang Lang had no intention of paying attention to General Letta's psychology. Instead, he breathed a sigh of relief. However, at the same time, he could not help but take this matter to heart.

I originally thought that I would find some reason to participate in the operation to encircle and suppress the Eddie brothers' anti-government forces, but I didn't expect that the Secretary of the Navy would be more anxious than him.

However, Fang Lang doesn't mind the Minister of the Navy's approach. After all, in his position, he really has to seek benefits for the entire navy. Now the arrogant Army brother has capsized in the gutter. If the Marines of the Navy can easily solve it

If the enemy is defeated, the Army's face will definitely look very ugly.

There are very few Chinese like the three of them in the entire team. Most of them are local Brazilian soldiers, some are black and some white, and the most are locals with brown skin.

He smiled and nodded:

"I understand Captain Gu, I will not embarrass the Chinese people, nor will I embarrass Mr. Fang."

Then his expression changed and he said seriously:

"However, you did a good job in this matter. Our Amazon River Guard really needs to have these two types of equipment.

Either don't do it, or do your best if you do it.

Chi Yousheng lost his direction for a while. He was confused and didn't know where to go. He went home to farm and had no land to farm. He wanted to find a job in the city, but he encountered military police who were going around arresting deserters.

and fifty "Flying Fish-class" high-speed patrol boats with a displacement of 7 tons.

He raised his head and glanced in the direction of his dormitory, with a trace of reluctance in his eyes, but in the end he took a deep breath, turned to the tall and strong young man and responded:

As early as the age of 16, Chi Yousheng had not learned any craft except serving as a soldier since he was drafted into the Guangxi army to be paid.

After the inspection, everyone was full of praise for the two patrol boats of Yuan Group and gave them very high praise.

The tall, strong man known as Shitou nodded, took two quick steps and put his arms around Chi Yousheng's shoulders, pulling him with him and walking outside the construction site.

After bidding farewell to his captain at the construction site, Chi Yousheng met Shi Shi at the entrance of the construction site, and another young man who looked a bit stocky, took the bus and staggered all the way to a confession location near the Sao Paulo Police Station.

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I took the initiative to produce these two patrol boats for the sake of business!"

Especially when he heard that working in this company, as long as he could pass the test and become a full-time employee of the company, he could receive a monthly salary of fifty US dollars, and also receive combat allowances when there were combat missions.

It seems that General Letta has really made up his mind to let the Fangyuan Group Shipyard independently manufacture the next model of brand-new destroyer. Of course, Fang Lang wants this.

He no longer had any worries and continued to work hard on the construction site.

Chi Yousheng had already made up his mind, so he no longer hesitated and directly applied for leave to the captain of the construction site.

"Maybe!"

Because if you don’t have skills, you can only start from the most basic small jobs. All you do is heavy physical labor. You have to get up before dawn every day. After work, you have to participate in cultural training organized by the company.

He originally thought that he was tired of the days of licking blood with a knife and would never pick up a gun again. But after experiencing the ordinary life of an ordinary construction worker for a period of time, he still felt that he was more suitable for licking blood with a knife.

life.

At this moment, there were already three long queues in front of the recruitment point, and there were policemen in police uniforms on the roadside maintaining order. After studying for a while, Chi Yousheng saw a sign with black characters on a white background at the door outside the recruitment point.

, it says "God's Scourge Military Contracting Company Recruitment Office" in Chinese and Portuguese.

The so-called captain is actually the foreman responsible for managing the workers on the construction site. After hearing Chi Yousheng's idea, captain Gu Fu looked at Chi Yousheng in surprise.

"It seems that if the Army cannot complete the battle this time, the job may have to be transferred to my hands.

Anyway, if someone pays you, you can beat whoever the superior orders.

After thinking about this clearly, Fang Lang smiled and touched his chin and said:

This reaction made Chi Yousheng a little confused. After serving as a top soldier for most of his life, this was the first time someone saluted him. They also called him sergeant major.

I originally wanted to learn a new craft in a training class and look for opportunities to change careers in the future.

Hearing this, Chi Yousheng wiped his hands on his trouser legs with some embarrassment and said directly to the stone:

"Then let's talk to the captain and go take a look now."

In the early morning, at a construction site in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Chi Yousheng, from Guizhou, China, was standing in the open space outside the work shed smoking.

The next thing became much simpler. The logistics department officials who followed General Leta and others for inspection were clearly arranged by Mr. Osman Aragon, the general manager of the shipyard.

Soon the two sides reached an agreement, and the Logistics Department of the Brazilian Defense Force purchased ten "Amazon-class" inland river patrol boats with a displacement of 500 tons from Fangyuan Shipyard.

Fortunately, he was clever and ran away. Now he lost his home, couldn't find a job, and had to be hunted by the military and police. With no other way out, he heard that many people were now going to Brazil to seek a living.

Although he can learn a lot of knowledge and live a very fulfilling life, this kind of work is really not a career he wants to pursue for the rest of his life.

"Now it seems that these two patrol boats designed by you are definitely urgently needed equipment for our National Guard. I believe they will be able to withstand the test of actual combat.

He smiled and patted Fang Lang's arm and said:

"Aren't you already preparing? These two patrol boats are what you prepared for fighting in the Amazon River Basin!"

"Hey! Man, which army did you retire from?"

When he learned that employees of this company might go on missions in any country around the world, he was tempted. As for serving as a soldier and risking his life, it was not within his scope at all.

I hope you can continue your efforts and come up with a design plan for a new destroyer as soon as possible. I will report it to the Minister of Defense to see if we can directly entrust you from the military level to design and build a new destroyer for the navy.

Of course Fang Lang would not say such obviously offending words. He quickly smiled and waved his hands and said:

If you encounter a problem that you cannot solve on your own, please seek help from our Chinese organizations as soon as possible. If any Chinese compatriots need help, please do not stand idly by."

Seeing that Fang Lang's last words were meant to signal him, General Leta remained calm on the surface, but the slight upward smile at the corner of his mouth still did not escape Fang Lang's eyes.

"Yousheng, have you thought about it? If you don't go, the rest of us will leave."

Once the agreement is reached, he will not get too involved. After all, his current official status is that of a soldier, and it is not suitable for him to discuss specific procurement negotiations with the military.

The guy named Shitou at the construction site is also a very out-of-the-box young man. He has long been tired of the boring daily life at the construction site and has long wished to go outside and see the bigger world.

Of course, it would be even better if you could persuade the Secretary of the Navy, General Crook, to apply in person."

On the other hand, Shitou had a feeling of being "crazy" and began to take the initiative to communicate with the people around him. Shitou, who had lived in Brazil for more than a year, was no longer the submissive person he was when he first came here.

"I'll go with you!"

Nearly 16 years of military career have made him accustomed to a life of licking blood with the tip of a knife. Originally thinking that the war would be won, he did not want to continue to earn a living with his head in his belt, so he secretly became a deserter, thinking of returning to his hometown to be with his parents.

, by the way, marry a wife and live your own life peacefully.

General Leta smiled and stretched out his right hand. Fang Lang smiled and stretched out his right hand as well. The two hands were held tightly together. After a private conversation, a huge arms purchase order was reached.

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But when I returned to my hometown, I saw that my hometown had been destroyed in the war, and my old house was burned to the ground. After many inquiries, I found out that my parents had already passed away in the war.

It was precisely this situation that led Lieutenant General Frederick Crook, who served as the Minister of the Navy, to find a way to improve the status of the Navy, that is, to constantly show his strength. The current failure of the Army in counterinsurgency has obviously made

Lieutenant General Crook saw new hope.

A tall and strong young man stood at the corner of the work shed not far away and shouted loudly, waking Chi Yousheng out of his thoughts. He turned around and glanced at the tall and strong young man. Chi Yousheng gritted his teeth and said

He threw the cigarette butt on the ground and crushed it with his feet.

Others around him were very surprised when they heard that there was a 16-year-old veteran here, and their eyes could not help but glance this way, which made Chi Yousheng feel very uncomfortable.

Obviously, he is very satisfied with the old rules mentioned by Fang Lang.

"Hello, Mr. Sergeant Major!"

"Yousheng, have you really thought about it?"

Hearing the words of the tall and strong young man, Chi Yousheng walked towards the other party and forced a smile:

"Captain Gu, I want to give it a try. After all, the salary there is much higher."

Fang Lang was stunned when he heard this. This turn was a bit fast! The inspection has not yet ended, and the purchase intention has already been made clear. But this is also the main purpose of Fang Lang's personal visit today.

Thirty-two-year-old Chi Yousheng is not tall and has dark skin. He is a lean man from the mountains in the south. Unlike most fellow Chinese who are content with the status quo, he is not satisfied with his work on the construction site.

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Fortunately, the landing operation on the Fernando de Noronha Islands showed the Navy's face once and for all, which improved the Navy's status in the Ministry of Defense to a certain extent.

Looking at the dense crowd of applicants, Chi Yousheng was very worried about whether he could apply for the job. After all, his age made him very nervous.

However, the Army performed well on the European battlefield. This is also the reason why the Army became so dominant in the country after the war. Military expenditures were given priority to the Army's big brother.

If this is really the case, then I have to make preparations early."

"Oh! So, General Fang is not optimistic about the War Department's action this time?"

Chi Yousheng didn't know the specific meaning of the name of this company, but according to what Shitou and others had inquired about, it seemed that the people recruited here were all soldiers, but they were not soldiers fighting for any country.

Hearing this, Fang Lang coughed twice, covering up his embarrassment and said:

When Chi Yousheng heard this, he still hesitated and said:

Then, as if he remembered something, he said to the other party:

"Shitou, are you sure they really said there is no age limit?"

As a young man who likes to run around the most, Shitou has already learned Portuguese. After hearing the black boy's question, he said nonchalantly:

"I am not retired from the army, but this old man Chi is a veteran and has been in the army for sixteen years."

He joined in unconsciously. After he finally arrived in Brazil, he was assigned to a construction site.

This can be regarded as the first warship order received by Fangyuan Shipyard from the military. Soon, with the promotion of all parties, the Ministry of National Defense entrusted Fangyuan Shipyard to start building new warships based on the US military's "Fletcher-class" destroyers.

Design your own destroyer.

Hearing this, the tall and strong young man laughed and said:

"Haha. If you win, I know you are also a person who is unwilling to be ordinary. Let's go!"

"I am indeed preparing this for the battle in the Amazon River Basin, but the people participating in the battle are not necessarily from our navy! These patrol boats can also be prepared for the Ministry of War!

The black boy never expected that this inconspicuous, thin middle-aged man would turn out to be a veteran who had served for sixteen years. According to their Brazilian military positions, this kind of veteran should be at least a sergeant major, so he

He quickly saluted Chi Yousheng and said:

In his impression, Chi Yousheng was an honest man who listened to orders. As for the other party's previous experience in his hometown, he had a rough understanding of it, but he did not expect that the other party would want to apply for such a dangerous job.

According to his original words, "If you are not afraid of being poor, are you still afraid of death?"

"Since you have thought about it yourself, I won't say anything more. In this foreign country, you have to remember that no matter where you go, don't embarrass us Chinese people, and don't embarrass Mr. Fang.

General Leta obviously didn't really believe Fang Lang's explanation, but he also understood that it was normal for others not to express their opinions on this kind of thing. After all, if the words reached the ears of the Army, there might be very bad consequences.

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"You are just a slippery boy."

So, he smiled and shook his head and said:

"Haha. I came here today just to see if the patrol boat I designed can meet the actual combat requirements.

Seeing that the other party had indeed made a decision, captain Gu Fu nodded and said:

"Don't worry! I've made it clear that all adult men between the ages of 18 and 40 can participate. Those with military experience will be given priority. You have more military experience than us! You have a greater chance of being selected than us.

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Next we can talk about the specific purchase quantity."

As for the issue of military procurement, you still have to communicate with Mr. Osman Aragon, the general manager of the shipyard. However, please rest assured that we will still follow the old rules. I will discuss it with Mr. Osman Aragon.

Explain clearly."

"The general is joking. What I mean is that I have to prepare for a rainy day. Regardless of whether the army can completely eliminate Brother Eddie's rebels, I must be prepared to be ordered to join the battle at any time."

But he would fight for whoever paid him. In his opinion, this was similar to his original job in his hometown. After all, he was also a soldier in his hometown and was paid. As for the specific reason for fighting, he didn't know.

Chi Yousheng did not expect that the captain Gu Fu had no intention of stopping him. Instead, he told him so many things. Obviously, he sincerely wished him well, which made his cold heart feel a little warm.

The Fangyuan Group shipyard that received this order officially began its transformation from a civilian shipyard to a dual-use military and civilian shipyard.

Seeing that Fang Lang was unwilling to admit it, General Leta did not force him. He just smiled and pointed his index finger at Fang Lang and said:

After hearing what Fang Lang said, General Leta said with a smile on his face:

Looking at Chi Yousheng who was still hesitant, Shi Shi smiled and patted the other party on the shoulder and said:

"Haha. Brother Yousheng, this is posted on the notice, but we still have to pass the test before we can go there. Others don't necessarily want us!

So, it’s a little too early for you to think about this now.”

But a piece of news two days ago made grass grow in his heart, and he no longer had any worries to stay at the construction site and study while working.

However, the soldier's instinct still made him stand at attention and salute.

"Is the salary after selection really fifty dollars a month?"

Since everyone is Chinese, Gu Fu feels that he still needs to persuade each other.

Therefore, he said without hesitation:

"No problem, I will push the Navy Ministry to propose an independent shipbuilding plan as soon as possible."

This may be the truest thought in the mind of the Minister of the Navy. After all, in World War II, except for Fang Lang's solid military exploits during the escort process, the Navy basically had no other impressive achievements.

Seeing them arriving, a black guy in front of them looked back at them in surprise and asked:

Because of Fang Lang's relationship, the number of Chinese in Sao Paulo increased dramatically, and after Hongyi Tang planted its flag in Sao Paulo, there were several frictions with local gangs.

The Chinese brothers in Hung Yi Tong are brave enough to fight and kill, which has also caused local gangs to suffer a lot. In addition, the chief of police in St. Paul is one of his own, which makes the people in Hung Yi Tong even more unscrupulous in what they do.

The image of the Chinese in Sao Paulo has also begun to become tougher. After a period of time, the presence of the Chinese in Sao Paulo has become stronger and stronger.

The local residents did not dare to antagonize the Chinese easily, which made the Chinese's life in Sao Paulo gradually become more comfortable.

(End of chapter)