Reborn Brazil as a Plutocrat

Chapter 659 The Minister of the Navy Visits

Author: Durian Shield

Chapter 659 The Minister of the Navy Visits

After bidding farewell to several women at home, Fang Lang quickly walked through the backyard and came to the nave. General Crook, dressed in casual clothes, was looking at a landscape painting on the wall of the nave with interest. Hearing a slightly loud voice

Hearing the sound of rapid footsteps, he slowly turned his head.

Fang Lang quickly stretched out his hand, came to General Crook with great enthusiasm and said:

"Your Excellency General, I am rude to you as a subordinate. I didn't know you were coming and couldn't greet you in time. Please forgive me!"

When General Crook saw Fang Lang, who was also wearing home clothes, he smiled and held Fang Lang's hand and said:

"Haha... General Fang is joking. It's your vacation time now. I took the liberty of visiting and disturbing your vacation. You'd better not blame me for being rude."

As soon as he saw General Crook's attitude, Fang Lang knew that what happened today was not a bad thing, and he quickly laughed and said:

"Haha... General Crook is joking. I am a soldier under your command. If you need me, just say hello and I will run over to see you. There is no need for you to make the trip yourself."

After saying that, he stretched out his hand and pointed at the two chairs in the middle of the hall and said:

"Your Majesty General, please come this way! Let's try together the delicious Chinese tea I brought from the port city this time."

General Crook laughed and sat down under Fang Lang's guidance.

After General Crook sat down, Fang Lang asked Uncle Forbes to arrange for someone to make tea. Soon, a middle-aged woman in simple clothes offered a cup of tea to each of them.

The two chatted and laughed for a while, and General Crook actually brought a New Year gift to Fang Lang. Fang Lang was pleasantly surprised and expressed his gratitude again and again!

After tea, General Crook seemed to feel that the time was almost up, so he said directly:

"General Fang, I am here for a private visit this time. I have a few things that I would like to discuss with you in private. I wonder if you have any place here that is suitable for conversation?"

Seeing that General Crook had no intention of arguing with him, Fang Lang was completely relieved and said with a smile:

Hearing this, Fang Lang suddenly realized, how could the navy, which had been squeezed out by the army, have a chance to win the position of deputy minister of defense?

"You are right. You are too young and have no experience in agency work. It is indeed difficult for you to become the Minister of the Navy.

"What is the new position you assigned me?"

I think you might as well take this opportunity and try it further. Judging from your control over the aircraft carrier battle group, these guys are destined to achieve nothing."

"Well, you don't have to test it again and again. I'm not the same group as those idiots. If it's really what I think, do I still have to make this trip myself?"

Hearing this, General Crook couldn't help but darken his face, glared at Fang Lang with dissatisfaction and said:

And if you are a scholar engaged in military theory research, then sorry, people in the military will not pay attention to you at all. The real power is often in the hands of the deputy minister of defense and the chief of general staff who are soldiers.

Upon hearing this, Fang Lang couldn't help but his eyes lit up. With General Crook's influence in the Admiralty, Fang Lang really didn't believe that anyone could oust him. Now that he heard what the other party said, he immediately reacted.

"What do you mean? Do those guys still want to drive you away?"

He also nodded seriously and said:

"I have no reason to refuse such an offer, do I?"

This position does not directly manage the military under his command, but formulates the country's national defense strategy and conveys the president's instructions to the military.

Hearing this, General Crook rolled his eyes and said:

"Then I wonder what specific aspects of work General Crook will be responsible for in the Ministry of National Defense?"

You wouldn’t think that this matter would just go away! As Minister of Defense, Marshal Moraes must balance the relationship between all parties.

After a long while, Fang Lang spoke again:

Now General Crook's family members work in the fishing company he and Parisi established! In other words, this fishing company is a joint venture of several people, so everyone is actually a community of interests.

Fang Lang heard from General Crook's words that it wasn't that he didn't want to be the Minister of Defense, but that he had the same qualifications problem as Fang Lang. He was from the Navy and had not been familiar with the work of other branches of the Ministry of Defense for several years. It would definitely be difficult for him to directly become the Minister of National Defense.

Minister's.

Fang Lang, who had already made some guesses, became more convinced when he heard this.

He just didn't know how different this place was from Fang Lang's own thoughts. He was not polite to General Crook and directly asked curiously:

Although he knew it was unlikely, Fang Lang still spoke with some doubts.

He said with some surprise:

A smile appeared on his face involuntarily. He picked up the tea cup and took a sip of tea before saying confidently:

"Don't worry! My position as Deputy Minister of Defense is definitely a real power position. Not only can I participate in the formulation of Brazil's national defense strategy, but I can also directly intervene in the management of the navy, army and air force."

Hearing this, Fang Lang's heart moved and he spoke again:

“Judging from the current situation, President Dutra’s failure to be re-elected is a foregone conclusion.

After General Crook has been working hard in the Department of Defense for several years, although he cannot completely wash away his naval colors, he can still become less conspicuous.

Fang Lang looked at General Crook seriously and confirmed to him again.

Fang Lang really had no doubts about General Crook's words. Although the two were superiors and subordinates, their personal relationship was extraordinary. It was General Crook who single-handedly promoted Fang Lang.

Unexpectedly, General Crook was not angry after hearing his words, but smiled and said:

Compared with the disgrace of the Army, the performance of our Navy can be regarded as brilliant. Under such circumstances, no one can ignore the combat effectiveness of our Navy.

Once the new president takes office, the position of Defense Minister will definitely need to be replaced, and Marshal Moraes is already ready to step down.

General Crook was stunned by this question. He didn't expect that Fang Lang was not thinking about whether he should take over the post of Minister of the Navy, but about what he was responsible for in the Ministry of National Defense. He thought that the other party was worried about his future.

I couldn't help but feel a little moved in my heart.

"I'm going to recommend you to take over my position, what do you think?"

Hearing this, Fang Lang immediately understood. It seemed that General Crook's visit this time was also coming quietly. The issues he wanted to discuss were also secret topics and he didn't want too many people to hear.

General Crook seemed to have expected Fang Lang's reaction. He smiled and said with a playful expression:

"What? Can't it be me who wants to go further?"

General Crook's intention was very clear. He supported his appointment as Secretary of the Navy. Otherwise, he would not have made a special trip to his home to communicate in a private capacity.

Fang Lang took General Crook directly into his study. After the two sat down at the tea table in the study, Fang Lang personally made tea for General Crook and said with a smile:

If he really becomes the Minister of the Navy, he will definitely attract a lot of attention. From now on, his every move will be observed under a magnifying glass. If he is not careful, he will be directly kicked off the stage.

"When General Crook comes this time, he will also ask me to serve as the deputy chief of staff of the Navy, right?"

"The deputy minister of defense is a good position! I can't believe that the general has such a good relationship with Marshal Morais and would put you in this position before he resigned."

No wonder the other party was willing to give up his position as Minister of the Navy. Thinking of this, Fang Lang had to think about his situation again.

"What are you thinking about? Marshal Moraes is not such a person. He suggested that I enter the Ministry of National Defense and serve as deputy minister."

And General Crook, a giant in the Navy Department, was singled out by him to be sent to the Ministry of Defense. As for whether this was a good thing or a bad thing for General Crook, it is hard to say.

"Speaking of which, it's all thanks to you, kid! You won't forget your contribution in annihilating the Eddie brothers' rebels! This rebel army made the army miserable, but in the end, you easily solved it.

You must know that in a country with a democratic system like Brazil, the Minister of Defense is personally appointed by the president. This person may be a highly prestigious general in the military, or he may be a scholar who has engaged in military theoretical research.

Hearing this, General Crook glared at Fang Lang angrily.

General Crook proposed that Fang Lang take over his position, which obviously shocked Fang Lang. It wasn't that he didn't want to be the Minister of the Navy, it was because his age and qualifications were obviously not enough, although it was said everywhere that qualifications and age were not important.

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Seeing Fang Lang's surprised expression, Crook smiled and shook his head, pondered for a moment before slowly speaking:

Hearing this, Fang Lang couldn't help but look at General Crook carefully, but he didn't expect that the other party was hiding something.

"There are loud calls for you to move away, and I have been suppressing them for a long time. But now that the new presidential election is about to begin, many people are already ready to take action. If we continue to suppress them, it may be counterproductive.

Hearing this, Fang Lang took a deep breath, then lowered his head, picked up the tea on the tea table, took a sip, and thought seriously.

Soon, he realized that General Crook was leaving the Admiralty. Without thinking about his next post, he said in surprise:

"What are you thinking! The new president must decide the defense minister, and Marshal Moraes cannot influence the new president's thoughts.

If Fang Lang is willing, he can talk to Scalia and directly push him to this position, but the reality is that once President Scalia does this, it is likely to cause dissatisfaction in the Army. This is not conducive to

The President has control over the military.

"Hehe... I knew General Crook wouldn't do such a thing. So what's the purpose of your coming here today?"

"Then Marshal Moraes doesn't want to move you overtly or covertly, and transfer you away from the Admiralty to make way for others?"

As for whether he can serve as Minister of the Navy, he must still be very confident, but even if he is more confident, his reason tells him that it is not yet the time.

As General Crook serves as Deputy Secretary of Defense, it goes without saying that the Navy Department will definitely recognize his leadership. If he can win several important positions in the Army Department while he is in office, his tentacles can be extended.

Entered the Army.

It has to be said that as Fang Lang's old superior and the Minister of the Navy who cooperated with him in building this aircraft carrier fleet, his understanding of the situation of his fleet is definitely not comparable to those who only know jealousy.

Fang Lang's words gave General Crook some vague guesses, but he did not pause, but said directly:

Fang Lang's words were actually a bit overreaching, but he was really curious, so he couldn't help but blurt it out.

"If you recommend me to be the Secretary of the Navy, there should be a lot of resistance!"

Otherwise, do you think I, a man with a naval background, have a chance to become Deputy Minister of Defense?

It is precisely because of your military exploits that I dare to propose that you serve as Minister of the Navy. Otherwise, the saliva within the Navy will drown me."

"Your Majesty General, does he have a better place to go?"

Seeing this, General Crook did not rush it. He knew that this was an important decision and it was necessary to carefully consider the pros and cons.

General Crook looked at Fang Lang with a playful smile, his expression gradually faded, and he slowly said with a serious face:

This is definitely a rare opportunity for General Crook.

Looking at Fang Lang's serious expression, General Crook knew that Fang Lang was now seriously considering his proposal.

Fang Lang, who was serving tea to General Crook with a flattering look on his face, was stunned when he heard this. The hand holding the justice cup stopped in mid-air, and he looked at General Crook in disbelief.

"So, you have decided to leave the Admiralty, right?"

"You did it on purpose! I don't believe you didn't hear anything."

Fang Lang tentatively said:

"Is this preparing you to be the new Minister of Defense?"

Seeing that Fang Lang had made the topic clear, General Crook stopped being secretive, picked up the teacup handed over by Fang Lang, took a sip gently, and then glared at Fang Lang angrily and said:

If he is a general with high prestige in the military, then the defense minister can be considered a powerful figure.

Seeing Fang Lang's curious face and a hint of expectation in his eyes, General Crook smiled slightly, knocked on the tea table in front of him, and signaled Fang Lang to add some tea to him before saying:

As for whether the new president will agree to this appointment, he is not worried at all. As long as the Ministry of National Defense proposes it, the new president will never dare not accept his favor.

He talked to me and hoped that I could work in the Ministry of Defense."

At the same time, he was really considering Fang Lang's suggestion. Fang Lang couldn't help but appreciate this. He also noticed that General Crook had his thoughts on his whereabouts.

Besides, if you don’t work as a civilian in the Ministry of Defense for a few years, how can you have the opportunity to serve as the Minister of Defense.”

"Your Excellency General, you are serious. If you have any orders, just give them directly. How can I trouble you to go there in person?"

As soon as these words came out, Fang Lang immediately understood what was going on. It seemed that Marshal Moraes was preparing to step down as Minister of Defense and wanted to complete the adjustment of the Ministry of National Defense's duties before resigning.

But in fact, whoever really takes this statement seriously is a real fool.

But since I have nominated you for the position, I am naturally confident that I will push you forward."

Now General Crook could be considered as confiding in Fang Lang. It has to be said that General Crook really had nothing to say to Fang Lang. Not only did he promote him exceptionally, he became the only one in Brazil in just two years.

The commander-in-chief of an aircraft carrier battle group.

Now they have to work hard to send him to the position of Minister of the Navy. Although the business that Fang Lang and he did in partnership has made their family a lot of profits, Fang Lang believes that the other party values ​​him so highly, and it is definitely not for this reason.

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He believed in his ability, but sparing no effort to support him just because of his military ability was obviously not enough.

(End of chapter)