Fang Lang didn't expect General Morais to have such a big appetite, and couldn't help but secretly clicked his tongue. But I can't help but yearn for it in my heart. If there really is an aircraft carrier fleet, I don't know if I will have a chance.
Soon, Fang Lang put this unrealistic fantasy out of his head. He didn't have any experience in the air force. He probably couldn't handle the aircraft carrier fleet, so he had better not be so ambitious.
What's more, as the head of the government, he must not only consider the military aspect of this kind of matter, but also the political and economic aspects! Therefore, General Moraes's idea is destined to be impossible to realize.
As a subordinate, Fang Lang couldn't possibly refute his superior's words! Therefore, Fang Lang could only remain silent and recite the invisibility spell silently in his mind, just like hoping that the school teacher would ask questions so that he would not be pointed out.
Unfortunately, this kind of spell is often not very effective. General Morais named Fang Langdao again:
"Fang Lang, what do you think?"
This made Fang Lang's scalp numb. Shouldn't you discuss this matter with the senior officials of the Navy? Why do you keep asking me for my opinion?
Then I thought about it, that’s not right! He is about to become a captain in the Navy, so isn’t he a high-ranking officer in the Navy? It seems there’s nothing wrong with asking for your own opinion!
After thinking for a while, Fang Lang replied directly:
"If we can have an aircraft carrier fleet, we will become the most powerful country in South America militarily. This is of course a good thing. However, if we want to maintain the operation of an aircraft carrier fleet, it is impossible with our economic strength in Brazil. It will be more difficult!"
This issue was obviously ignored by General Moraes. After being raised by Fang Lang, he really had to give up his idea. He couldn't take back a fleet and then park it in the port to rust!
"Uh! What you said makes sense, so what kind of fleet do you think we should have? Or what kind of fleet do you want to have!"
It seems that General Moraes has not given up the idea of taking over a fleet from the US military, but Fang Lang knows that as missiles become more and more advanced, all current warships will soon be eliminated.
However, naval officers and soldiers need a warship for training. It is best to form an aircraft carrier escort fleet without aircraft carriers, so that as long as you have one aircraft carrier, you can directly turn it into an aircraft carrier fleet.
"If it were me, I would want to form a fleet consisting of one to two cruisers, four to six destroyers, two to three submarines, plus one to two supply ships."
General Moraes and Colonel Parisi immediately understood what Fang Lang's words meant. Isn't this the escort formation of an aircraft carrier battle group?
It seems that everyone has the same long-term goal! This counts as having a common ambition! Hello comrades!
General Moraes nodded with satisfaction, and then changed the subject:
"If the United States is not willing to support us in the Pacific theater, do you still want to participate?"
No need to ask! Of course I want to participate! This is a horse riding on Mount Fuji! As an occupying force, I landed on the Japanese mainland and even paid my own money to go!
But this must not be said to General Moraes, but Fang Lang can also taste something from Moraes' words. It is obvious that General Moraes also wants to organize an army to participate!
This couldn't help but make Fang Lang confused. Fang Lang knew that the Brazilian expeditionary force was founded by General Moraes. Now he still wants to participate in the Pacific War. What does this mean?
Is Moraes really a war madman? Like fighting? It's better not to express your position in a hurry. Maybe General Moraes will arrange for you to participate without having to take the initiative to say that you want to participate!
Thinking of this, Fang Lang pretended to be embarrassed:
"If there is no benefit, there seems to be no need for us to stick to it!"
General Moraes raised his eyes when he heard Fang Lang's answer, "Young man!" You are still too young, you still need to practice again!
"What benefits do you want?"
"Of course, give us a few more warships! Otherwise, just relying on a destroyer and a submarine in my hands will be useless in the Pacific battlefield!"
"You don't think you will be able to play such a useful role when you reach the Pacific battlefield, do you?"
"In that case, the Americans don't welcome us, so there's no benefit to it, so there's no need for us to join in the fun!"
"Didn't you just analyze why the Americans didn't want the UK to participate in the Pacific battlefield, but the British still insisted on participating? Why don't you understand it when it's your own fault!"
"Oh! I understand, you have the right to speak. But even if we participate in the Pacific battlefield, we won't get much say!"
General Moraes shook his head, obviously rejecting Fang Lang's answer. However, he admired Fang Lang very much, so he continued to guide:
"Didn't you say that it is not in the interest of the United States for us to have a strong naval force? Do you think it is in the interest of the United Kingdom?"
Fang Lang thought for a moment and finally understood what General Morais meant, and couldn't help but look at him in shock, a bit dumbfounded. It seems that I have really underestimated the heroes of the world!
Even a country like Brazil, which generally has a low cultural level, can have such strategic thinking, which Fang Lang can't help but admire. It seems that General Morais is really not a simple soldier!
Looking at Fang Lang's expression, General Moraes smiled happily. Today's harvest is really great! I never expected that there would be such an outstanding young man in the Brazilian Expeditionary Force.
There is no doubt that the relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom is first and foremost an alliance. However, at the same time, the two countries have their own interests and demands.
As far as international status is concerned, Britain, as an established world power, has always been in a leadership position. However, after being weakened by two world wars, it is now clear that world leadership has begun to shift to the United States.
Can the UK let go easily at this time? Definitely not possible. Therefore, differences began to appear between the two countries at this time. However, as the United States is Britain's creditor, it is impossible for Britain to directly resist.
Definitely when you are holding back in secret. General Moraes obviously took a fancy to this. It can be said that Brazil is now a chariot pulled by the Americans, and it must listen to the Americans in everything.
However, when Americans treat their little Brazilian brother, they must both use him and guard against him.
General Moraes obviously hopes to participate in the Pacific battlefield through the British, even if he wants nothing, as long as he can get on the line with the British.
Brazil can then pursue some of its own interests in the competition between the United Kingdom and the United States.
This is why General Moraes asked whether it would be in Britain's interest to have a strong navy in Brazil. There is definitely no benefit on the surface. After all, we are all in the Atlantic Ocean and may become competitors.
However, the United States has always regarded the entire Latin America as its own backyard. Is the United Kingdom really willing to let South America become the United States' back garden?
Therefore, it is definitely in the interests of the UK for Brazil to jump out at this time. With the bad-ass character of the British, they will definitely extend a hand of friendship to Brazil.
And Brazil can also take the opportunity to get rid of becoming a puppet of the United States. This is everyone's happiness!
Although Fang Lang did not answer General Moraes' question, General Moraes understood everything from Fang Lang's expression. Without Fang Lang opening his mouth, General Morais spoke again:
"You also have your own connections in the UK this time, right?"
Fang Lang did not hide any questions about General Moraes and said directly:
"Yes, the captain of the Harry whom I rescued during this escort was the son of Fit Henderson, the deputy chief of staff of the British Navy."
Hearing Fang Lang's answer, General Moraes couldn't help but sigh, the young man in front of him is really blessed and enviable!
"If this is the case, then you young people can communicate more! I will let the government come forward to communicate and coordinate. You go back and prepare. No matter whether it succeeds or not, we will always try."
Originally, Fang Lang had given up on his grand goal of riding on Mount Fuji. Unexpectedly, he was taken back by General Morais and promoted to a higher political level.
The main goal of this meeting, regarding the ownership of Germany's new submarines, was simply left unanswered.
In fact, it is not settled. Fang Lang has made his position clear to General Moraes, and General Moraes has no objection.
Sometimes not objecting to something is just an attitude. Even sometimes not opposing is support.
