Just when Fang Lang was still thinking about how to make his submarine effective, the voice of First Officer Amar Reina came from behind:
"Boss, the crews of all German submarines have been assembled and can begin the surrender ceremony."
After hearing Reina's report, Fang Lang turned around without hesitation and said:
"Let's go meet this arrogant German guy."
Soon, with the arrival of Fang Lang, all the crew members of the House saluted neatly, and the surrender ceremony officially began.
But when everyone was ready, things happened again. When Bros. Hodge saw Fang Lang arriving, he had a look of disgust on his face.
There was no sign of wanting to continue the surrender ceremony. Fang Lang was too familiar with the captain's expression. This is obvious racial discrimination after seeing Fang Lang's skin color.
Fang Lang didn't expect that as a defeated prisoner, he would dare to discriminate against the surrendered enemy troops. This requires a very deep brain to do this!
Originally, Fang Lang wanted to keep him to train submarine officers for him, but seeing this situation, Fang Lang knew that he was overthinking. As a victorious military official, he would not tolerate his faults.
He walked forward directly, came to Captain Hodge and said:
"Mr. Captain, it seems you are not ready to surrender to me, are you?"
Captain Hoch raised his head with disdain, glanced at Fang Lang from the corner of his eye, and said coldly:
"Why should I surrender to you!"
Fang Lang shook his head and smiled.
When all the German submarine officers around him saw Fang Lang's expression, they couldn't help but start to feel disdainful. They thought he was some great person. However, Captain Hodge ignored him and still had the nerve to laugh.
Many of the crew members on the House had already raised their guns and pointed them at the German submariners.
The expressions of some crew members began to become playful. Although, due to the proportion of white people in Brazil, discrimination is not as serious as in Europe and the United States.
However, now that Fang Lang is still able to laugh after being humiliated by his enemy, some people have begun to look down on Fang Lang in their hearts.
"Since Mr. Captain is not willing to surrender to me, then forget it."
Fang Lang said with a smile.
Then he moved away the serious expression on Captain Hodge's face, looked at the German soldiers standing behind Captain Hodge and said:
"I think you won't mind if I change the captain for you!"
The German soldiers looked at the Brazilian officer in front of them inexplicably, thinking to themselves, maybe you are sick? We are the German Navy. If we want to change the captain, we need an order from the German Navy! What's the use of what you say!
The crew of the House were also stunned, and they all looked at Fang Lang with doubts.
But Fang Lang unhurriedly pulled out the pistol from his waist, cocked the gun and loaded it. He looked at the German soldiers behind Captain Hodge with a smile and pulled the trigger directly.
"Bang!" Everyone was startled, obviously not expecting that the man in front of them would suddenly shoot and kill with a smile. Not even a threat.
All the German soldiers were in a commotion, but unfortunately they were all prisoners who had laid down their weapons. They had to endure it under the threat of gunpoint from the Brazilian soldiers around them.
Regarding the commotion of the German soldiers in front of him, Fang Lang seemed to be watching his children playing, always smiling.
When everyone calmed down, Fang Lang pointed at the highest-ranking German officer in the crowd and said:
"So, now you are their new captain, congratulations!"
Fang Lang's words made the German officer's eyes twitch and his expression was very ugly. But Fang Lang continued to smile and said:
"I said, what's your name! You smile so ugly."
The German officer cursed in his mind, which eye of yours saw me smiling, that’s why you smile so ugly! Your whole family is laughing so hard. No matter what he said, he immediately replied:
"Sir, I am First Officer Herb Hecker."
Hearing the other party's answer, Fang Lang smiled nonchalantly and said:
"So Mr. Hecker, what do you say!"
Hao Keer said hurriedly:
"Sir, I will surrender to you unconditionally in accordance with General Dönitz's orders."
Fang Lang finally smiled with satisfaction, but everyone no longer found it funny when they looked at Fang Lang's smile.
Naturally, this includes the crew of the House. In fact, the reason why Fang Lang behaved like this today was intentional. He has always been gentle with his subordinates and won them over by giving them subsidies.
However, Fang Lang actually knew very well that foreigners were often afraid of power but unethical, and forgot their righteousness for the sake of profit. It's no use just making them thank you, you have to make them fear you.
Otherwise, sooner or later, when they think they have a chance to challenge you, they will knock you to the ground without hesitation and eat you.
This is what Fang Lang learned through Colonel Parisi, and recalled that President Vargas gave up the foundation of a dictatorial ruler - control of the military because he believed in his own power, which eventually led to his being overthrown by a military coup.
Recalling Teacher Mao’s teachings, political power can come from the barrel of a gun. As a Chinese, if I want to gain a firm foothold in Brazil, or even develop steadily, the first thing I have to do is to have my own military power.
What's more, in a country like Brazil, where military coups are commonplace, and there was even a period of military dictatorship for 21 years later, Fang Lang would not dare to retire directly.
Without the support of his military background, Fang Lang was very worried whether his investment in Brazil would be directly misappropriated. This is also the main reason why Fang Lang was willing to take up the post of captain of the destroyer after talking with Colonel Parisi.
As long as you have the right, you can protect your property from being infringed. And if you have money, you can gain more stable rights in the corrupt Brazilian army.
My biggest shortcoming now is that I don’t have anyone. Fang Lang has always believed in a saying, that is, people who are not from my race must have different minds. Therefore, it is difficult for Fang Lang to truly trust the locals.
It's not that Fang Lang would trust his fellow Chinese very much. However, at least they are both Chinese. After being immigrated by Fang Lang in the early stage, he will be the backer of all Chinese compatriots in Brazil.
There was no choice but for everyone not to stand with him. If some outstanding compatriots can grow up in the later period, even if they don't stand with him, as long as they don't go against him, he will support them without hesitation.
Because, after all, we all share the same origin. In a foreign country, no matter you are willing or not, all foreigners will regard you as a natural ally.
Fang Lang's eyes casually scanned the reactions of the crew of the House behind him. It seemed that the effect of killing the chicken to scare the monkeys was very good. At least everyone's faces started to look a little awe-inspiring.
It seems that I need to find opportunities in the future to let them see my more ruthless side and make them love and fear me at the same time.
"If that's the case, let's get started!"
In fact, this kind of surrender ceremony is not very complicated, and it is not necessary to sign any agreement between the heads of government. So, the ceremony was quickly completed.
After the agreement was completed, Fang Lang boarded the latest German submarine, U2546, and visited it for a while. Look here and touch everywhere. It's like a child getting a new toy.
Although the mechanical equipment is very different from American equipment, and no one understands the German on the instruments. However, the working principles are basically the same. With the cooperation of the German prisoners, de la Torre has been able to master normal navigation on the water except not being able to dive.
This was great news for Fang Lang. As for how to deal with the submarine, Fang Lang decided to report to the Brazilian Expeditionary Force.
After all, he didn't expect it to be such an advanced U-boat at first. In this situation, he might not be able to save it by himself.
It's good that you can eat it alone in silence, but when there are difficulties and troubles, of course you have to rope in some tall people to help you with them. At the worst, you can carve out some profit losses that you can bear!
When Fang Lang contacted his immediate superior, Colonel Parisi, he received good news before he could tell him the good news.
