Reborn Brazil as a Plutocrat

Chapter 660 Transfer of Naval Power

Author: Durian Shield

Chapter 660 Transfer of Naval Power

"Actually, Your Majesty General, there is no need to push me to the position so eagerly. It doesn't actually matter who holds the post of Minister of the Navy. What really matters is who holds the real power of the Navy Department.

If the General serves as Deputy Secretary of Defense and has authority over the Department of the Navy, whoever the new Secretary of the Navy is will not affect our control of the Department of the Navy.

I care more about the rights of the Department of the Navy than the title of Secretary of the Navy. I believe you also know that Adams Teach is my man, if you are the Deputy Secretary of Defense.

If the Navy Department promotes Adams Teach to serve as Chief of Naval Staff, then as long as I serve as Deputy Secretary of the Navy, I can completely take over the role of the new Secretary.

In other words, it actually doesn’t matter who the new Minister of the Navy is. You can even make deals with some people through this position.”

In the end, Fang Lang still declined the easily available post of Minister of the Navy. The reason was not simply because he felt that he was not old or qualified enough and was afraid of being targeted.

If we consider age alone, the current Brazilian Air Force Minister Nairo Mora has also become the chief of a military department with a low qualification.

The reason why Fang Lang made such a choice was more because he didn't want to make himself too conspicuous before the Chinese group had a firm foothold in Brazil.

His predecessor grew up in Brazil and knew very well that although Brazil does not have as serious racial discrimination as the United States, it is by no means a paradise.

Once a Chinese person becomes a high-ranking official in the Brazilian army, he will definitely be used by people with malicious intentions to make excuses, and it may become a trend against Chinese people.

After thinking about this, General Crook couldn't help but dodge when he looked at Fang Lang. Good guy! You still know how to play.

At the same time, General Crook also knew that the candidate recommended by Fang Lang was also one of the only candidates who had no ill intentions towards him.

No matter from the perspective of the Navy Department or the Department of Defense, it is impossible to reject this proposal. Even the president will definitely raise his hands in approval after knowing the plan.

Not going to the front desk was the best he could think of.

At the same time, he had to lament Fang Lang's cunning. His words had almost made it clear to General Crook that since the new Secretary of the Navy wanted to exchange power for money, I would give him a chance.

At this moment, General Crook was stunned. How could he not understand what Fang Lang meant? He couldn't help blurting out:

"Are you going to feed him directly with money? Do you know that they are not one person, but interest groups one after another. With their greed, they cannot be fed by a small amount of money.

Upon hearing this, General Crook couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief. He had to say that Fang Lang was really good at talking and doing things. Everything about him made him feel very comfortable.

I may not be able to satisfy the other party with the first two items, but the third item is really too easy for me.

If it really succeeds, I, as the incoming Deputy Minister of Defense, cannot be said to be unmatched in terms of strength in the Ministry of Defense, but I can definitely influence decision-making.

"I know who you are talking about. I will think about it seriously when I get back.

When many jobs are done by local Brazilians, it may take two or three people to complete them, but a Chinese person can do it with just one person, which has led to many companies preferring to recruit Chinese people.

If they knew that they would be sidelined if they took office, I don’t think anyone would be willing to jump into this big hole stupidly!”

General Crook is also a veteran. In one sentence, he can not only show his respect for Fang Lang, but also tell the other party that even if you say it, it may not necessarily be what you say. In the end, it still depends on the opinion of the Ministry of Defense.

In fact, he could push Fang Lang up, and of course he could push another person up.

Seeing the burning look in General Crook's eyes, Fang Lang couldn't help showing a hearty smile again. While adding tea to General Crook, he said calmly:

"The relationship between me and Your Majesty the General is here. Naturally, I say whatever I want without any intention of telling lies.

But it’s a pity that General Leta will probably leave his current position this time!”

Fang Lang knew this very well, but he had to show his gratitude appropriately. Of course, General Crook did deserve his gratitude to him.

It turns out that the root cause lies in his own military exploits. Whether it was the anti-submarine warfare against the Germans in World War II or the annihilation of the Eddie Brothers rebels, he has truly established a capable image in the Brazilian Ministry of Defense.

Once again, the purpose of this guy being pushed out is indeed to make better use of his position as Minister of the Navy to make money.

Originally, he wanted to decline, but after thinking about it, he actually had a more suitable candidate. Although he didn't know that it was the same as the candidate in General Crook's mind, he could still put it forward to give him a reference.

This is by no means an unfounded worry, but an inevitable consequence of the diligent genes of the Chinese. Everyone knows that most black people are lazy and are unwilling to continue working hard after they have something to eat.

You are the only naval admiral in our Brazilian Navy who has had actual combat experience over the years. Moreover, you have outstanding military exploits. This resume cannot be ignored by anyone.

"Just say what you say. I just want to know your thoughts. In the end, it is not up to the two of us to decide who we will choose."

In Brazil, everyone is similar, but since the number of Chinese has increased, the working atmosphere in Brazil has changed significantly, because the Chinese are just too curly.

If he meets a country in need, he can definitely speak his mind and sell them a few ships at a relatively reasonable price!"

Secondly, as a member of General Letta's family, he has a certain understanding of the external arms market and can complete the task of selling warships mentioned by Fang Lang.

Although it cannot be compared with the current Keeling-class destroyers of the US military, it has surpassed the Fletcher class produced in the United States, and its cost is still much lower than that of the United States.

After all, if the candidate proposed by Fang Lang is different from the person he wants to exchange interests with, he will be passive.

"Now our replica Fletcher-class destroyer has been able to achieve mass production. As the first modern destroyer designed and built by us in Brazil, there is no doubt about the strength of this ship.

It is nothing more than realizing one's ideals, enjoying the benefits of power, or even simply using the power at hand in exchange for monetary gains.

If they do things repeatedly, are you going to satisfy their appetite again and again?"

But their strength is obviously not as great as ours. If I use this position to exchange benefits with them, I will indeed gain more.

General Letta has managed the General Logistics Department for so many years, so he should have considerable influence in the army!

Moreover, this general is mainly engaged in civilian work in the navy, has little experience in leading troops, and is not greedy for military power.

But when the time comes, we are responsible for holding power and he is responsible for making money. Wouldn’t this be perfect?”

After thinking about this, General Crook couldn't help but take a deep look at Fang Lang. He had to say that the candidate recommended by Fang Lang was really suitable.

This candidate should not have asked Fang Lang for his opinion, but the plan he proposed now really moved him very much, and he couldn't help but blurt it out. After saying it, he regretted it a little.

After General Crook looked nervous and expressed his concerns directly, Fang Lang not only did not worry, but instead gave him a cup of tea with a smile on his face and said:

"Your Excellency, General, you are worrying too much. I never said that I would feed him out of my own pocket."

Once the Secretary of the Navy becomes a salesman, he will not only be able to hold the real power of the Navy Department, but also bring more orders to his own shipyard. This will also make the Secretary of the Navy dare not easily offend him, the owner of the shipyard.

Although the world war has just ended, the world is not peaceful. Everything outside is in a state of chaos. The same is true around Brazil. Argentina has been taking frequent actions on the border recently.

"Do you have the right person?"

As a commander, since I have already said something to ask for his opinion, if I take it back now, I will definitely look like I am not generous enough. Since Fang Lang is so good at talking, he certainly can't seem stingy. So, after smiling and giving the other person a rollicking look,

He said angrily:

But the leader of this force is not General Letta, the director of the General Logistics Department under the Ministry of National Defense. It is someone else. This person has retired, but his influence on the Ministry of National Defense is still considerable.

He didn't want the position, but he had to have the rights. This was definitely a confession. After understanding what Fang Lang meant, he said directly and honestly:

"Fang, to be honest, there are indeed many people who want to be the Navy Minister, and there is an interest group behind each candidate.

After you take control of the Admiralty, you must also turn your attention to the south. When appropriate, let the Rio de Janeiro aircraft carrier battle group go to the southern waters to show our muscles. Do you understand what I mean?"

However, it must be said that Fang Lang's proposal is very feasible and attractive. After all, exporting Brazilian arms to the outside world is also one of the important means to enhance Brazil's international influence.

If every subordinate could do this, he would be too worry-free.

Fang Lang didn't expect General Crook to say such an important thing so casually, and looked at him in surprise. At the same time, he finally understood why he said he was sure to push him to the position of Minister of the Navy.

Hearing this, Fang Lang smiled slightly, looked at General Crook's slightly troubled expression, and decided not to continue to beat around the bush, and said frankly:

"Your Majesty General, I know that all the people who are interested in this position are doing it for the rights of this position. So, what do they need this right to do for them?

But you have to understand that everyone who is interested in this position is doing it for the rights of the Secretary of the Navy, not just for a title.

After confirming that Fang Lang's expression was indeed not fake, General Crook was completely relieved. He picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip before saying with a relaxed expression:

"To be honest, there is a reason why I support you in taking control of the Admiralty.

This idea that just popped up was learned from Fang Lang.

More importantly, although their force is inconspicuous in the Ministry of National Defense, its influence is not small. After all, if you want to make a fortune in the Ministry of National Defense, how can you have a chance to make a fortune if you don't open up enough connections.

At this time, General Crook really felt a little speechless. As the Secretary of the Navy, I have not promoted a few warships to the outside world, so I am not qualified.

But now, because this situation has not yet formed a trend and scale, it has not yet become a common social phenomenon. But as a clear-headed person, Fang Lang can do nothing to intensify this contradiction.

Therefore, I think we only need to choose a person and force who want to make money to serve as the Minister of the Navy.

The consequence of this is that many original Brazilian local jobs have been replaced by Chinese, which has caused dissatisfaction among a considerable part of the local people.

He knew exactly who the candidate Fang Lang was talking about. Because, I don’t know if the news has spread recently, or if someone wants to take advantage of the change of president to move the position. There are indeed a few people who are very

active.

My idea is, as the Minister of the Navy of Brazil, is it our obligation to recommend this destroyer that we independently developed and designed to more countries?

Before General Crook could continue to express his doubts, Fang Lang stretched out his hand and pressed it, signaling General Crook not to get excited and wait until he finished speaking.

However, he has to earn this money himself, that is, selling Brazilian-made imitation Fletcher-class destroyers to foreign countries. If he wants to sell this thing to foreign countries, it is really inconvenient without the Secretary of the Navy.

Fang Lang felt the same as Ming Jing. Of course he couldn't say anything that would be difficult for General Crook to do! He smiled slightly and said:

After listening to Fang Lang's words, General Crook couldn't help but fell into deep thought. Although he didn't know why Fang Lang was unwilling to serve as Minister of the Navy, his meaning had been expressed very clearly.

"This is the Minister of the Navy. I, a subordinate, can't comment on it. Of course, the specific candidate must be considered by the General himself."

If I use my position as Minister of the Navy to exchange interests with the other party, maybe I can try to take control of the General Logistics Department. It is the control of the General Logistics Department, not the position of Minister of General Logistics.

However, I want to confirm with you one last time, have you really decided not to be the Minister of the Navy?"

Besides, even if I serve as the Deputy Secretary of the Navy and control the power of the navy, I will still be a subordinate of His Excellency the General. As long as His Excellency the General has orders, I will definitely be at your call."

"Since the General asked, I will venture to tell you. As far as I know, there is a general in our Navy Department who seems to have a very close relationship with General Leta of the General Logistics Department!

When Fang Lang said it to the end, he sighed with regret. Regarding this, General Crook felt the same as Ming Jing, this was just the ladder Fang Lang handed him.

First of all, this person is not very strong and will not affect Fang Lang's control of the Navy Department.

It was under this circumstance that a group of people proposed to elevate Fang Lang to the position of deputy chief of staff of the Navy. As for the purpose of this proposal, everyone was smart and could see it at a glance.

Therefore, after he pondered for a while, he stopped refusing and said directly:

This image gives him sufficient strength when competing for some important positions.

"All of this is thanks to the cultivation of Your Majesty the General. Without your support, how would I have had the opportunity to go from a transport ship captain to a destroyer captain, let alone achieve real meritorious service on the battlefield.

I have heard about Argentina's recent actions, but their naval strength is really inferior compared to ours. If we transfer the Rio de Janeiro aircraft carrier battle group, I'm afraid we will stimulate them.

My idea is to send our Fletcher-class destroyers appropriately into the South Atlantic to create a little pressure on the Argentine Navy."

(End of chapter)