Fang Lang knew that Brigadier General Jackson must have expected it, but he could also take this opportunity to express his attitude to Jackson, and forcibly turned the exchange of interests between countries into a personal relationship between the two. After all, Fang Lang is very clear about the influence of Americans in Brazil in the future, especially the influence on the Brazilian army.
"I don't care about this. You gave it to me at that time, and I gave it to the expeditionary force and navy. In my heart, this is what you gave me. Unfortunately, now I have no ability and can only watch my own. The boat was taken by this bastard."
Commodore Jackson is a mature man, so he naturally understands what Fang Lang means, and can also hear Fang Lang's dissatisfaction with the Brazilian Navy. He smiled and said:
"Then how will the Brazilian Navy prepare to accommodate you?"
Fang Lang saw the smile on Commodore Jackson's face and thought that Jackson already knew that the expeditionary force was going to let him become the captain of the destroyer.
"You must already know that, right?"
Seeing Fang Lang looking at him with determination, Commodore Jackson instantly understood what the Brazilian Navy meant. These bastards were really naughty.
"How do I know about your Brazilian Navy? But since you said that, I probably understand what you mean! The expeditionary force recently asked us to support a destroyer, right?"
Since Commodore Jackson said that he did not expect that the new position given to him by the Brazilian Navy would be the captain of this destroyer, Fang Lang also told the news he heard.
"Yeah! They said they wanted me to be the captain of a new destroyer, but now there's not even a trace of the warship. Isn't this just teasing me? You think I have a good relationship with you, and you want me to come forward to facilitate the delivery of the warship as soon as possible. .”
When Brigadier General Jackson heard Fang Lang say that the expeditionary force navy wanted Fang Lang to come to him to facilitate the delivery of the American destroyer, he smiled and said:
"Oh! So what do you think?"
Fang Lang made no secret of his dissatisfaction in front of Commodore Jackson, and expressed his strong indignation at the expeditionary navy's use of him.
"Do you think I'm stupid! Don't tell me whether I have such a big face with you. Even if you give me face and facilitate this matter, they will transfer me again and directly replace me with one of theirs as the captain. , am I that stupid! I have finally seen through these bastards!"
Fang Lang was obviously very dissatisfied with the Expeditionary Force Navy's practice of unloading millstones and killing donkeys. He even felt that he might become the captain of the expeditionary force's transportation team in the future, but he would not receive any actual benefits.
Brigadier General Jackson did not expect that Fang Lang could see through the thoughts of the expeditionary navy so quickly at such a young age, and could not help but treat Fang Lang differently:
"I didn't expect that you, boy, are not very young, but your mind is not bad!"
Seeing that Commodore Jackson agreed with his judgment, Fang Lang felt happy. I have to say it directly. Even if I ask you to help facilitate the delivery of the destroyer, let alone my own ideas. This is the expeditionary force navy. Those people want to take advantage of you, not me. But he opened his mouth and said:
"Looking at what you said, he is still your nephew after all. Isn't it embarrassing for you to have such a bad mind!"
How could Xiao Jiujiu in Fang Lang's heart hide it from Brigadier General Jackson, but this was also the main purpose of Jackson coming to Fang Lang today, so he stopped beating around the bush and asked the question directly:
"Since you treat me as your uncle, I won't hide some things from you. Providing you with a destroyer is a small problem, but you have to understand that once you become the captain of this destroyer, it means that in the Brazilian military , you will be labeled as pro-American, which is not necessarily a good thing for you!"
As soon as the word "pro-American" appeared, Fang Lang understood what Jackson meant. I am a staunch pro-China faction. Unfortunately, you Americans are the most powerful now, and all the expeditionary forces were already pro-American when they returned home. If I became a pro-American faction in your mind earlier, wouldn’t I be able to be more active in the expeditionary force? If you get a higher position quickly, you will be able to get a better position when you return to Brazil.
At that time, wouldn't it be better to have a pro-American cloak to cover up one's identity as a pro-China faction, so he said carelessly:
"Haha... Uncle Jackson, look at what you said, I am originally a pro-American faction! Do I need to add another label? Even if I say that I am not a pro-American faction, will anyone in the Brazilian army believe it? "
At this time, Brazil is indeed not completely siding with the United States, because President Vargas is very clear about the United States' ambitions in the Americas. Unfortunately, Vargas will not be able to hold on for long. With the achievements of the United States in World War II, it will make The United States had a strong influence on most countries around the world after the war.
The United States will never allow Brazil, a major American country, to become a sharp knife inserted by the Soviet Union in the Americas. So when the Americans discovered that Brazilian President Vargas was not completely on their side, they began to make arrangements in advance. Supporting pro-American factions in the military was the most effective method for the United States.
When these soldiers of the Brazilian Expeditionary Force were exposed to the so-called ideas of democracy and freedom in Europe, they would definitely be dissatisfied with the actions of some domestic politicians when they returned to the country. This directly led to the subsequent multiple coups of the Brazilian army. .
Therefore, Brigadier General Jackson really regarded Fang Lang as his nephew and revealed some high-level situations in Brazil to Fang Lang:
"You kid, you must understand that the current Brazilian President Vargas does not like the pro-American faction very much. Although he is now cooperating with us in the United States, he has just established the Labor Party in Brazil! The interests of this party are closely related to American values are less aligned.”
It is a pity that Fang Lang, as a time traveler, knows very well that the Americans will win in the end. Of course, he will not take detours, but directly said:
"So what! I'm just a junior officer. If he sees me unhappy, won't I be crushed to death like an ant, regardless of whether I am pro-American or not?"
Fang Lang's answer made Jackson feel happy. He was happy that he had completed Lieutenant General Chambers' mission, and he was also happy that Fang Lang had made the right choice. So he said to the other party with a smile on his face:
"Okay! Since you have chosen to make yourself a staunch pro-American, then come to my office tomorrow afternoon and see me, and I will take you to meet someone."
Hearing that Brigadier General Jackson was taking him to meet someone, Fang Lang was stunned. Isn't it enough for you, the Brigadier General, to finish communicating these things? But thinking about it, he might be introduced to higher-level leaders of the US Navy. Fang Lang would certainly not refuse a good opportunity to expand his network. Pretending to be surprised, he said:
"Who are you meeting! Uncle, you don't really want to help me deal with the destroyer! But I don't want to be the captain of the destroyer! I still have a lot of business to do! If I go to fight, my business what to do?"
Seeing that Fang Lang was still thinking about his business at this time, he couldn't help but feel angry. After climbing to a higher position, wouldn't it be easy to make a fortune with the support of Americans in a place like the Brazilian Army? But think about it, his business can also bring profits to himself and he has to open his mouth to solve his worries.
"You boy, with me here, are you still worried that your transport fleet will not be taken care of? Don't worry! I know your father-in-law, Kerns, and I have already told him that no matter where your ships are going in the future, , I will arrange a convoy for you throughout the whole process! Just feel free to develop in the army."
In fact, Fang Lang really doesn't want to drive a naval battleship and fight the Germans. If it's to fight against Japan, it's absolutely fine. He has to fire two cannons to transport supplies, but fighting the Germans is really nothing. interest.
"But I don't know how to do naval combat! I wonder if there are any other ships that don't require naval combat that I can use, such as amphibious landing ships to transport soldiers, or medical ships to transport nurses, which would also be good!"
Brigadier General Jackson was stunned by Fang Lang's words. I don't know if he was afraid of death or for some reason. Let's just say he was afraid of death! He fought bravely in the army and saved John's life under enemy fire. Say he is not afraid of death! When he got to the navy, he was unwilling to drive a warship to fight.
But Commodore Jackson finally found a pro-American naval officer and wanted to support him, but he would not let him go to a non-combat position, so he refused directly:
"You can't learn it! Is it natural for you to drive a ship? Now that you have mastered the skills of ship driving, I believe it will be easy for you to learn to drive a destroyer. As for the amphibious landing ship you mentioned, now The landing has been completed, where are you going to do? Retirement? Don't even think about the hospital ship. Even if we give it to you, you Brazilian Expeditionary Force may not want it. Okay, don't talk to me anymore, it's getting late. Now, go back! I'm going to bed. See you tomorrow!"
Looking at Commodore Jackson who directly issued the order to expel passengers, Fang Lang looked helpless. It seemed that he could not escape the fate of the destroyer. I couldn't help but think to myself, a destroyer is a destroyer, but this time it must all be our own people, and it must all be our own people in the future. Stop trying to make yourself the captain of the transportation brigade for you Brazilian bureaucrats.
