Reborn Brazil as a Plutocrat

There are two captain's cabins on the Fletcher-class destroyer. One is located in the forward deck room. It is very spacious and is the captain's usual living room. It is equipped with a single bed, a modular desk, a wall-mounted bookshelf, a ventilation fan, etc.

There is also a lounge at the rear of the navigation bridge for the captain to rest between battles or duties.

At this time, in the captain's living room, Fang Lang and de la Torre both had serious faces.

"Time is tight, we must form combat effectiveness as soon as possible, Lao Lei, do you have any good suggestions?"

De La Torre also felt very embarrassed when he heard Fang Lang's question. The current situation is that although everyone has been learning on other ships of the same model for more than a month, the navy cannot quickly become familiar with it in a month.

For those who are getting started, everyone has only learned a little bit, and is far from truly understanding it.

"It seems that we can only use the time before departure to get familiar with each other."

"It's not enough to be familiar with the equipment. We need to use actual combat drills to let everyone know what they should do and how to do it in the event of a battle! Let's do it! Lao De, the main enemies our destroyers face are three

In terms of aspects, the first is the enemy's aircraft, the second is the enemy's submarine, and the last is the enemy's surface ship.

Our main task now is escort. There are very few opportunities to encounter surface ships of the Axis powers. Our enemies mainly come from the sky and the bottom of the sea.

So I need you to organize everyone today to formulate detailed enemy response procedures under what circumstances and what kind of enemies we encounter. Let every crew member participate in the discussion and use their own brains to know what they should do. Why should we do this?

Do it, is there a better way to improve efficiency?

Starting tomorrow, we will conduct drills that are close to actual combat throughout the entire process. Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. After each drill, we will have a summary meeting to look for our mistakes and improve next time. After the official departure, we will have at least three such drills every day.

, once in the morning, once in the afternoon, and once in the evening. Can it be done?"

Fang Lang's words made de la Torre's eyes light up. This is indeed a good way to improve combat effectiveness.

"Boss, your idea is great! I'll go back right away to organize everyone to implement it."

After saying that, he was about to stand up and start executing the order. Fang Lang quickly stopped him and said while walking around the room:

"Drills alone are not enough. In this way, we should link the results of the drills with our allowances, set a standard for each process, reward the best crew members and teams that can complete it in the shortest time, and punish those with poor completion.

, such as cleaning toilets, washing decks, washing socks for outstanding comrades, etc.

We also need to create a mobile red flag to commend outstanding teams and create an atmosphere of competition. Wait a minute! Our current crew members are not in the same position sleeping in the same cabin!"

De La Torre was amazed at Fang Lang's whimsical ideas! Suddenly he heard Fang Lang's question and said doubtfully:

"Yes! It's convenient for everyone to learn and communicate together!"

"No, you go back immediately and readjust the cabins of all the crew members. People in the same position cannot be allowed to live together. They should be spread out as much as possible."

Looking at Fang Lang's serious expression, de la Torre was confused. Why is this that everyone has always lived together!

"Ah! Why is this?"

Hearing de la Torre's question, Fang Lang couldn't help but sigh secretly. Brazil is indeed a navy that has never experienced actual combat! Such details are knowledge gained at the cost of life.

"Because if people in the same position live together, if their cabin is hit by the enemy, there will be no one on our ship who can replace them. The navy is a highly specialized branch of the military, and some positions are irreplaceable. If something like this happens

The situation is not something we can afford."

When de la Torre heard this, cold sweat broke out on his forehead, and he nodded quickly and said:

"I understand. I will make arrangements immediately. I wonder if you have any other instructions."

Fang Lang had no other ideas for a while, so he could only watch while walking.

"That's all we have for now, let's hurry up and prepare! Remember to ask the logistics to hurry up and replenish ammunition and supplies."

Nervous and busy time always flies by, and the time soon comes for the fleet to set off. This time the escort fleet only has five destroyers and one supply ship, but it has to protect more than fifty Victory ships crossing the Atlantic Ocean.

, heading to the UK.

Looking at the densely packed cargo ships on the sea outside New York Harbor, Fang Lang felt both nervous and excited.

"House! This is the fleet flagship Callaghan. I am Lieutenant Colonel Betsey. Please answer me!"

The call from the fleet commander, Lieutenant Colonel Becky, came over the bridge communicator.

Fang Lang went over to pick up the intercom and replied loudly:

"Lieutenant Colonel Becky, I am Fang Lang, the captain of the House."

House is the name of the first new destroyer determined by the Brazilian Navy according to the navy's naming rules.

"Major Fang, this time your ship will be responsible for the security of the left side of the fleet together with the Royal Navy's Harry. Please maintain the formation and ensure the course. Do you understand clearly?"

Fang Lang was taken aback by the words of the lieutenant colonel. Enemies really don't get together! As far as he knew, the captain of the Harry was Lieutenant Commander Reinhardt of the British Navy, who was one of his fellow students and often pointed at him. It was said that he was a

The aristocratic children of a naval family are extremely arrogant.

But now that they are on the battlefield, regardless of their original relationship, two people on the same front must advance and retreat together.

Fang Lang replied loudly:

"Understood, sir, our ship and the Harry will be jointly responsible for the left defense line of the fleet!"

After the call ended, Fang Lang began to direct the ship to move to the left defense line. As soon as he reached the left defense line, Fang Lang received the communication request from the Harry.

"House, this is Captain Reinhardt of the Harry. The left defense line is now under my command. Please maintain the formation."

Fang Lang was stunned when he heard the other party's words. What the hell, we are all under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Beqi. Where did you come from? But thinking about the other party's character, this arrogant British nobleman probably looks down on the fleet commander very much.

Commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Bache.

After all, Americans are all nouveau riche in the eyes of the British! But you don’t even think about how much you have, and a novice captain wants to be the commander. How arrogant is this!

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Fang Lang couldn't help but start to worry about the upcoming voyage. This arrogant guy must not make any trouble! But we are on the same line of defense. Since others want to show off, Fang Lang is too lazy to mess with such a fool.

No matter what, I will definitely accept the command of Lieutenant Colonel Becky when the battle actually begins.

After all, others are also actual commanders, and besides, they are also captains who have participated in many actual battles. How can they be better than you, a fledgling student soldier?

Fang Lang didn't want to talk nonsense with him, so he ended the communication with "Roger!"

At this time, Major Reinhardt on the Harry said with a dissatisfied look:

"This damn Brazilian country bumpkin is so rude. He should feel honored to be able to accept the command of the noble Royal Navy of the British Empire. I must make him look good."

The naval officers and soldiers around me also looked dissatisfied. After all, the British Empire was a powerful naval power, while the Brazilian Navy was a small player that I had never heard of.

In the few days after leaving New York, the voyage was actually relatively safe, because the air supremacy was in the hands of the United States. Therefore, every day on the House was filled with rigorous practical exercises. The soldiers were tortured to death and exhausted.
However, the results are also obvious. The progress of the soldiers is visible to the naked eye, and the reaction time is getting shorter and shorter.

And Major Reinhardt of the Harry saw Fang Lang's warship through the telescope, often changing lanes suddenly, and personnel running around. At first, he thought he had discovered enemy traces, and he was extremely nervous, so he ordered his warship to follow suit.

Start turning in the direction of the warship.

As a result, nothing was found, and no notification was received from Fang Lang. Later, after learning that they were conducting actual combat drills, Reinhard was so angry that he cursed. After learning that Fang Lang and the others were practicing three times a day, he even cursed Fang Lang for not being able to do it.

Know how to cherish soldiers.

This made the British naval officers and soldiers on the Harry wary, fearing that Reinhardt would learn from Fang Lang and they would not have a good life.

Five days passed like this bit by bit, and the fleet was finally about to sail out of the combat radius of the US aviation. In the next time, the escort fleet itself will face the German submarines.

The atmosphere in the fleet also began to become tense. Only the House was still carrying out actual combat drills from time to time. The soldiers had no energy to pay attention to the so-called tense atmosphere, because the time was all occupied, and there was no time to think about anything else.