Reborn Brazil as a Plutocrat

Chapter 662 The opportunity to become an arms giant

Author: Durian Shield

Chapter 662 The opportunity 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 continue to stay in the Navy Department. With your ability and level, you should go to the Ministry of Defense to formulate strategies and tactics for Brazil."

Fang Lang, who had looked confident just now, couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed after hearing General Crook's words. To say that he had such a vision was not because he was really that powerful and could analyze this based on the current intelligence.

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

General Crook couldn't help but laugh when he saw Fang Lang seeming a little embarrassed. This kind of behavior is what a young man should do!

"Okay, I finally understand your kid's desire to serve his own interests, but you are right. At least in the past two years, the Fletcher-class destroyers copied by your shipyard have been very good.

If we follow your plan, we are likely to really start an arms race with Argentina. In this case, it is not enough for the navy to produce its own warships.

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

But light weapons alone are not enough! If we want to have an arms race, our army cannot conquer the world solely by relying on rifles and artillery. Today’s advanced army tactics all revolve around tanks.

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

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

The reason why he asked General Crook at this time to arrange who would take over his position was not because he was unable to let his own people take over. It was simply because he wanted to see clearly which bastard wanted to pick his own peaches.

But in the past few years, Fang Lang has indeed managed the fleet in a monolithic manner. It is not that no new people have joined the Navy Department, but those who have joined can often quickly integrate with the rest of the fleet.

General Crook, who was originally smiling, couldn't help but twitching his eyelids when he heard Fang Lang's words. What does it mean? What do you mean, are you a bastard, or am I a bastard?

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

As soon as these words came out, Fang Lang was completely relieved. He was not afraid of the demands from the Ministry of War, but was afraid that you would not pay. As long as you are willing to pay, it would not be difficult for me to set up an independent research institute!

More importantly, after research and development, can sales be guaranteed? We cannot develop a qualified product and if the Ministry of War does not like it, then all our investment will be wasted!"

"Do you know how to speak? What does it mean to be a bastard? What does it mean to be a demon? I think you just want to cause trouble!"

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

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 fleet's actual combat capabilities, and may also cause

The dissatisfaction of the fleet officers and soldiers.

"I'm not qualified enough! And by entrusting such an important position to your hands, wouldn't it be possible to obtain greater benefits?

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

Seeing General Crook's expression, Fang Lang felt relieved. If the person who took over his post after he left was not one of his own, he would not be able to continue talking to him with a smile.

I don’t believe that with the blessing of my vision from later generations, we can’t develop a steel behemoth that makes people shine. As long as the product we develop is good enough, I don’t believe that we can’t sell it and get some foreign exchange back.

use.

Fang Lang said this, but he was already on guard in his heart. He knew very well that General Crook would never make a mistake. The reason why he said such words was obviously that someone had put forward such a point of view.

This colonel officer, who was originally prepared to manage the Marine Corps in the fleet, is now only responsible for the management of two tank landing crafts. He can be regarded as a marginal member of the fleet.

However, from the current situation, it seems that General Crook has already become clear-minded and is not ready to give these guys a chance.

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

It’s not that he doesn’t have the technical reserves for tank production, or that he doesn’t want to start the research, development and production of tanks, but the key problem is that the development of tanks is time-consuming and expensive. If there is no market, it will not be adequate.

Trading at a loss?

However, he quickly thought that the Minister of the Navy in front of him must have started to care about the army's equipment because he was preparing to take action. He thought with a thought:

"What? Are you dissatisfied with people trying to pick your apples? You also said that someone is trying to undermine me. I think you just want to teach those who are concerned about your position as fleet commander a lesson!

By then your position in the Ministry of National Defense will be more stable, and we subordinates will be able to live more comfortably!"

Being able to bring out such a unique army from a mess like the Brazilian army, it was difficult for him not to support it.

Considering that you built the fleet by yourself, and as the first commander of the fleet, you are the person who knows the situation of the fleet best. My advice to Marshal Morais is that your opinion is very crucial in the selection of the new commander of this fleet.

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

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

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

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

When Fang Lang heard this, he was naturally aggrieved.

After hearing General Crook's words, Fang Lang finally breathed a sigh of relief and understood why General Crook always had a smile on his face. After working for a long time, the right to make the nomination still belonged to the Navy Department.

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

"To tell you the truth! There are indeed a few people who are interested in your position. Even Marshal Morais asked me for my opinion.

But some people are different. Before you leave, someone is already trying to take your position. Isn’t this trying to undermine you?

Then it will bring unnecessary trouble to His Majesty the General."

Even those who are transferred out will appear to be somewhat incompatible with other naval officers and soldiers. But this incompatibility does not mean that they have become bad. On the contrary, it is that they have become somewhat unable to accept the depravity and corruption of other members of the Navy.

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

When General Crook heard that Fang Lang had technical reserves for tank manufacturing, he was immediately overjoyed. He was worried about how to open up the situation in the Army Department and win people's hearts after entering the Ministry of National Defense! Now, isn't it just that someone will give him a pillow if he wants to sleep?

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But he also heard something different from Fang Lang's words. He glared at Fang Lang with some dissatisfaction and said:

Of course Fang Lang couldn't admit that he wanted to use General Crook's hand to deal with the group of people who wanted to pick peaches. He quickly denied it and said:

Therefore, you can’t just focus on naval equipment, do you understand what I mean?”

"You said that the fleet has just formed its initial combat effectiveness, and officers who are unfamiliar with the situation cannot be assigned to serve as fleet commanders. So, as the Minister of the Navy, I am not allowed to ask for your opinion!"

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

Hearing this, Fang Lang couldn't help but touch his head and giggle.

"Your Majesty General, you have wronged me. I always obey your orders. If you tell me to go east, I will go east. If you ask me to catch chickens, I will never chase away dogs.

Our Ministry of the Navy is responsible for the nomination, and the Chief of General Staff of the Ministry of National Defense and the Secretary of Defense are responsible for review and determination."

General Crook didn't pay much attention to Fang Lang's words. He knew very well that what others said was the truth. The only outsider who was arranged to join the fleet was Colonel Waldo Gramma who was forced in by the Ministry of War.

"This is that bastard, a blind chicken who spreads rumors. Since when has the fleet become my direct heir? Let him stand up and tell him face to face. See if I don't slap his mouth to bits."

In addition, the funds required to maintain the normal operation of the navy are absolutely astronomical and cannot be financed by private individuals. Therefore, it is difficult for warlords to appear in the navy.

"Hehe... Your Excellency the General is joking. I am not that ignorant of importance. Whoever takes over my position must be nominated by Your Excellency the General and approved by the Ministry of National Defense!"

I think you should take care of people like this!"

Unlike our small pond in the Navy Department, where the water is shallow and there are many tortoises and temple monsters, the wind is strong. You haven't left the position of Minister of the Navy! There are already people who are thinking of ruining you. I think you still need to pay great attention to it.

That’s all.”

Considering General Crook's strength in the Navy Department and his upcoming position in the Department of Defense, no one in the Navy Department would dare to oppose his proposed candidate!

These words had directly stated that he wanted to find a way to carry out research on tanks. How could he not understand? Fang Lang, who had wanted to become an arms giant from the beginning, also pondered slightly after hearing his words.

And if General Crook nominated him, he would not be able to promote de la Torre without respecting his own opinions.

Why, are you afraid that someone will pick your peaches and run away!"

It would be incomprehensible if someone has to use outsiders instead of his own people! Besides, are there not many such things in the Brazilian army?

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. It doesn't matter if your Ministry of the Army has just stepped in.

Hearing this, Fang Lang couldn't help but frown slightly. What do you mean, my opinion is very important! I can't even have the right to nominate!

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

He couldn't stand the widespread corruption in the Brazilian army. This was what General Crook really appreciated about Fang Lang.

With the tank resources in his hands, he was still afraid that the army generals would come to show their loyalty without hesitation.

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

This time, the expression on General Crook's face became more playful. He looked at Fang Lang with a half-smile but said:

"Since my position is so important, why don't you see me willing to take over?"

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

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

In the army, it is common to use the troops under one's command as one's own personal employees. Why is it not possible in the navy?

Hearing Fang Lang's words, which sounded like he was playing tricks, General Crook was also full of smiles. After a long time, he waved his hands and said:

"Well, you want to know who will be the commander of your fleet after you arrive at the Admiralty!"

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

, there is nothing strange about this.

However, your fleet must also release several other positions and let them arrange some manpower. Otherwise, the entire fleet will be your direct descendants, and other people will have objections.

"General, to be honest, our Fangyuan Automobile Company already has a considerable reserve of tank manufacturing technology. At the same time, Caterpillar, which was introduced to Brazil by us the year before last, also has tank chassis manufacturing technology.

Do you understand me?"

Of course, in terms of research and development expenses, our Ministry of Defense will definitely provide full support. We will never let you suffer a loss."

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

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

After receiving Fang Lang's assurance, General Crook was quite satisfied. He couldn't help laughing and said:

"Haha... Okay, I look forward to the birth of our own King of Land Warfare as soon as possible."

If General Crook still didn't understand what Fang Lang wanted to say, he would not be worthy of being where he is today. He was not angry at Fang Lang's words, but said to Fang Lang with a playful expression:

More importantly, Fang Lang is a subordinate who obeys his orders and is very disciplined in doing things. Since everyone is one of our own, it is perfectly normal to turn a blind eye or close an 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 with this change of duties, if we make de la Torre the new commander of the fleet, we must accept their behavior of adding sand to the fleet.

Understand?"

(End of chapter)