Reborn Brazil as a Plutocrat

Fang Lang expressed his inner thoughts without hesitation. After all, he was not a true pro-American, he just wanted to take advantage of the Americans.

General Moraes was very satisfied with Fang Lang's answer, which showed that Fang Lang is a Brazilian citizen who truly has Brazilian nationalism. This is very important.

"Tell me, how are you going to rely on yourself!"

It’s not good to break the casserole and get to the bottom of it! As a general, is it appropriate for you to get to the bottom of it like this? Even though he thought so in his heart, Fang Lang definitely couldn’t say it out like this.

After all, this person is now his direct superior. He can only answer:

"I am going to let my family invest in building a steel plant and shipyard. Sooner or later we will build a powerful navy ourselves!"

General Moraes was so shocked by Fang Lang's words that his eyes almost fell out. In 1940, Brazil danced back and forth between Germany and the United States for a steel plant. In the end, the United States loaned 10 million US dollars to build a ranch in Volta, Brazil.

Brazil's first steel plant was built.

It also officially represented Brazil's abandonment of Germany and joining the American camp. Later, there was an incident of German submarines attacking Brazilian merchant ships.

How long has it been but your family has the ability to build a steel factory and a shipyard? Why didn't you do it earlier?

"Are you serious? Your family has so much power!"

Of course Fang Lang understands the principle of keeping one's wealth secret, and it is impossible for him to let Moraes know that he has such financial strength.

"Of course my family does not have such strength. However, our family has the ability to raise these funds. Of course, this requires the support of the government."

Such a large investment cannot land in Brazil for no reason. The Brazilian government must come forward and pay some benefits.

Otherwise, if I just stupidly build a steel plant and shipyard in Brazil, I won’t say whether I will be taken advantage of by the local government or local powerful people and become a victim.

Just by creating local employment, you can enjoy a series of benefits such as land fee discounts, tax exemptions, etc. from the local government.

Moraes never thought that he would have such a harvest today. He looked at Fang Lang seriously and said:

"Fang, I will personally report this matter to Mr. President. I understand your idea! Don't worry, if you can really get this project implemented in Brazil, then I assure you that I will fully support it on behalf of the military.

You!"

Regarding General Moraes's statement, Fang Lang understood very well that it represented the military's full support for him. It definitely not only supported his factory construction, but also necessarily included his status in the military.

This statement is really important to Fang Lang. Because General Moraes's status in the Brazilian military is very special. Although he only has the rank of major general, he is also the field marshal of the Brazilian Army.

According to the Chinese, disciples have old roots and are spread throughout the government and the public. If he has his support, at least in the next few Brazilian coups, Fang Lang will no longer have to worry about the safety of his family and factories.

"Thank you for your support, General. If you agree, I will explain my thoughts to my family tomorrow. I believe I will get a clear answer soon!"

General Morais was very satisfied with Fang Lang's statement and couldn't help but slap his thigh and said:

"Okay! Okay! Okay! If this thing is done, then I believe that no one will dare to express any objection to you holding such an important position at such a young age!"

Fang Lang was startled by General Moraes' words, but it was normal to think about it. In a country like Brazil, which is an autocratic country and a society with a slightly feudal hierarchy.

How could Fang Lang, a young minority with no family background, be able to rise to his current status so quickly without any opponents!

No wonder Colonel Parisi said that he was going to obtain the rank of colonel. But when he arrived at the headquarters today, he did not receive a promotion order. It turned out that there was still resistance!

From this point of view, building steel plants and shipyards in Brazil is no longer a purely economic issue! It must rise to a political issue.

Fang Lang, who had already made some calculations in his mind, kept a calm expression on his face and did not make any response to General Moraes' words.

After sighing with emotion, General Moraes spoke again:

"Alas! If this is the case, our plan to build a powerful navy will be postponed!"

Looking at the somewhat dejected General Moraes, Fang Lang could only sigh. After all, his grand wish of riding a horse on Mount Fuji has not been realized!

But Colonel Parisi, who had always been like a transparent person next to him, suddenly said:

"Fang, doesn't the plan to participate in the Pacific Theater also work?"

General Moraes was stunned by Colonel Parisi's words. While he was still thinking about what plan this was, Fang Lang had already spoken.

"I proposed this idea to General Chambers. However, it was rejected! After all, the US military has now gained an absolute advantage in the Pacific battlefield. Moreover, the fleet in the Atlantic is enough to support the Pacific battlefield."

"Wait a minute, what exactly is this Pacific battlefield plan you two are talking about? Why don't I know?"

General Morais was obviously stunned by the two men's comments, and his curiosity was also aroused.

Fang Lang and Colonel Parisi exchanged glances, and Fang Lang signaled to Colonel Parisi that after all, this was his idea.

However, Colonel Parisi obviously didn't want to be in the limelight. After all, he was the one who had already decided to leave. It didn't mean anything whether he got the credit or not. It was better to let Fang Lang increase his political capital. So, after shaking his head, he signaled to Fang Lang

Say.

Seeing the two people pushing and shoving, General Moraes immediately became impatient and said to Fang Lang:

"Fang, tell me what the plan is!"

Since Colonel Parisi didn't want to say anything, General Moraes ordered his general again, Fang Lang could only say:

"This was Colonel Parisi's idea. He hoped to gain support from the U.S. Navy in building a naval fleet by actively applying to join the Pacific Theater. However, Lieutenant General Chambers rejected it on the grounds that the Pacific Theater was not under his management."<

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Fang Lang's words made General Moraes fall into silence, and after a while he said:

"As far as I know, the British Navy established the Pacific Fleet in November last year. It wanted to participate in the Pacific operations, but was rejected by the US Navy. But now the British Pacific Fleet is also active in the Pacific battlefield! Why can't we join?"<

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Fang Lang and Colonel Parisi looked at Lieutenant General Moraes blankly, thinking:

The British and Americans are brothers, and the British Pacific Fleet has the support of many British Dominions. Although it is not as powerful as the U.S. Pacific Fleet, it is not something our two broken ships from Brazil can match!

There was no need for Fang Lang and the two of them to speak their minds. General Moraes had already asked and answered himself:

"The British Pacific Fleet is strong enough. Alas! In the final analysis, we in Brazil are not strong enough. No one wants us to join in and work hard to help others."

No one dared to answer such words! The two of them could only look at General Moraes with a slight embarrassment.

"Fang, why do you think the British must join the Pacific Theater?"

Fang Lang was caught off guard by General Moraes' sudden mention, but he was still a college student after all, and analyzing this simple problem was not child's play.

After thinking for a moment, Fang Lang said:

"I think there should be at least two reasons: one is to restore the dominance of the Southeast Asian colonies occupied by the Japanese; the other is to hope to gain more say in post-war Asian issues."

General Morais's eyes lit up at Fang Lang's answer. He didn't expect that Fang Lang could see so clearly, and he couldn't help but appreciate Fang Lang even more.

Colonel Parisi on the side was a little dumbfounded. Isn’t this knowledge that only diplomats should master? Why do you all know that, but I am like a fool?

Brazilian schools don’t teach politics, let alone a five-thousand-year-old civilization like China. Although it’s painful to learn, knowledge is so delicious!

General Morais didn't know if he was really inspired by Fang Lang's words, but he actually started to chant:

"The right to speak, the right to speak, this word is used well."

Then he stood up directly and started walking back and forth in the office. After a while, he said:

"Fang, you said that Brazil participated in the world war. As a victorious country, do we also have some say?"

Isn’t this nonsense! If there were no benefits, would President Vargas choose to join the Allies and send troops to join the European battlefield? Is it really just for a few sunk merchant ships? Don’t be stupid.

Fang Lang must answer General Moraes’ questions:

"General, yes, we are also a member of the Allies, and of course we have the right to speak."

Hearing Fang Lang's affirmative answer, General Morais said leisurely:

"Then can't we ask for a powerful naval fleet to be provided to us?"

This is not easy to say, and it is not something that the military can decide on its own! Generally, the head of government and the foreign affairs department come forward to discuss such matters, and it is the military’s turn to make the decision.

Moreover, the powerful navy obtained in this way cannot be considered truly powerful. It must have continuous production capabilities to be considered powerful.

"Perhaps, we should ask the government to come forward and talk to the Americans. Although our navy's contribution in the European War is only your four-ship sinking record, the contribution of our army and air force is not small. It is not too much to ask for an aircraft carrier fleet.

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