The fire in Tokyo burned for two days and three nights before it was completely extinguished. As for the specific damage caused, Fang Lang didn't worry about it, and it wasn't his turn to worry about it.
The supply ship loaded with cargo had safely left the port on the night of October 13th, taking away half of the Marines, and the remaining soldiers had already driven trucks back to Osaka by land.
Fang Lang stayed in Tokyo with his adjutants and guard platoon. Of course, this was not like being detained or anything like that.
Instead, the Brazilian government's Navy Department had officially ordered Fang Lang to lead his troops to evacuate Japan and return to Brazil. Fang Lang had already been prepared for this order, so it was no surprise.
The reason why Fang Lang still stayed in Tokyo was very simple. The U.S. government promised that the warships sold to the First Fleet of the Brazilian Navy at a low price would be delivered at Yokosuka Naval Port. The order from the Navy Ministry required Fang Lang to return directly to China after receiving the warships.
These include a Cleveland-class cruiser, two Fletcher-class destroyers, and a Shark-class submarine. There are also two tank landing ships donated by the Americans.
These warships are all meritorious warships that have participated in the Pacific Naval War. In other words, they are second-hand goods, but Fang Lang doesn't mind using second-hand goods, as long as they are easy to use.
What Fang Lang doesn't understand the most is why the Americans want to send two tank landing ships to Brazil. Don't they know that Brazil has no tanks at all, except for a few tanks in the expeditionary force?
What's the difference between sending a tank landing ship but not a tank, and giving a deputy bowls and chopsticks but not food?
However, these are the results of negotiations between government officials and the US government. Fang Lang can't say anything more. At most, it will be used as a training ship, and he doesn't have to pay for it himself.
On October 14, the sailors arranged by the Brazilian Navy flew from Brazil to Tokyo on a US military transport aircraft group.
Yes, you read that right, it is a transport fleet, because there are too many people coming over, and the Navy Department is obviously worried about the long nights and dreams.
I don't know what price it paid, but the United States arranged for nearly thirty transport planes to transport nearly 1,300 sailors directly from Brazil to report to Fang Lang.
Fang Lang knew the reason for the Brazilian Navy's urgency. It was obvious that the domestic political situation was already very delicate.
Fang Lang has been living in the hotel arranged by Colonel Jason, and Fang Lang has been enjoying himself very much. Because this place can just see the orange fire scene of the Jingguo Divine Toilet in the distance.
Although there was an unpleasant smell in the air, Fang Lang felt that the smell was more refreshing than cigars.
Seeing the numb crowd kneeling outside the Jingguo Divine Toilet, Fang Lang really wanted to do it again, but unfortunately he could only think about it.
But looking at the people crying like hell in front of the divine toilet, Fang Lang felt more satisfied than ever before.
As the fire in the sacred toilet gradually and completely extinguished, Fang Lang had to pack up his mood and go to the US military Yokosuka Naval Port to see the specific situation of the warships.
After all, it would be inappropriate to leave more than 1,300 of his crewmen in Colonel Jason's barracks and just enjoy a bonfire party.
In the early morning of October 15th, a light rain washed away the black ashes in the sky, leaving an earthy smell of plant ash in the air that had been very bad for several days, making the air particularly fresh.
Under the protection of a group of heavily armed guard platoon soldiers, Fang Lang boarded the car and headed to the Yokosuka Naval Base in Tokyo Bay.
Yokosuka was originally the base camp of the Japanese Navy. At the same time, it was the first landing point for the United States to land in Japan. There were a large number of warships of the U.S. Pacific Fleet docked nearby.
As a result, American soldiers can be seen everywhere on the streets of Yokosuka.
It may be that Fang Lang and the others set off earlier. When Fang Lang came to Yokosuka City, Fang Lang could see some American soldiers bidding farewell to Japanese girls in private houses on the roadside from time to time. Obviously, this was the United States that never returned home at night. Soldier.
There were also some soldiers who were obviously not sober yet and were staggering towards the military camp.
It was basically difficult to see Japanese men on the street, which made Fang Lang feel as if the entire city was serving American soldiers.
But this has nothing to do with Fang Lang. What he wants most now is to seize the time and return to Brazil as soon as possible after completing the handover to consolidate his foundation.
Soon Fang Lang's motorcade stopped in front of a reinforced concrete office building, which is now the U.S. Naval Command in Japan.
The first person Fang Lang saw after getting off the car was John, which made him very puzzled. After all, John was a lieutenant colonel in the logistics department of the U.S. Fifth Aircraft Carrier Fleet.
However, the current fifth aircraft carrier fleet should be returning to the Hawaii military port. How could it appear at the U.S. Naval Command in Japan?
Before Fang Lang could ask his doubts, John had already stepped forward and gave Fang Lang a big hug.
"Haha...Fang, isn't it a surprise?"
"John, why are you here?"
Of course I was very happy to see my old friend Fang Lang, so I hugged John tightly.
"I have now been transferred to work at the U.S. Naval Command in Japan!"
John tilted his neck proudly and said.
Fang Lang thought his neck was uncomfortable, but after following John's gaze carefully, he discovered that the oak leaf on the armband of John's uniform had been replaced by an eagle.
"Wow! John, are you already a captain in the Navy? Congratulations!"
Seeing that Fang Lang finally noticed the changes in himself, the smile on John's face became even wider, and his proud expression was beyond words.
"It's normal! Don't ask me to salute you when we meet again!"
Fang Lang laughed out loud at these words, never expecting that John would care so much about this.
But when I think about it, I feel relieved. After all, when they separated, John was a major and Fang Lang was just a second lieutenant.
When the two met on the Pacific battlefield, Fang Lang was already a colonel, while John was only a lieutenant colonel, which made John a little embarrassed.
Now that everyone's military ranks are finally consistent, John will of course be very proud!
It was naturally inappropriate for two senior officers to laugh and joke at the door of the U.S. Naval Command in Japan. Therefore, John took the lead to stop laughing and said to Fang Lang:
"Let's go! Let's talk while we walk."
Fang Lang came here today on business, so he definitely couldn't just go and reminisce with his old friends.
He could only say slightly embarrassed:
"John, you may have to wait for me. I have to go to the headquarters to do some business first. When I'm done with my work, I'll treat you to a good meal."
As a result, John laughed loudly and raised the briefcase in his hand and said:
"Of course you can't miss a big meal, otherwise your affairs will not go smoothly!"
Seeing John's actions, Fang Lang didn't understand that John was the person in charge of arranging warships with him!
What a big surprise! If an unfamiliar person were to take charge of this work, Fang Lang might have to spend some American souvenirs to clear the way for the sake of the strength of his fleet.
However, based on the relationship between Fang Lang and John, Fang Lang believed that even if he didn't say anything, the warship he got would definitely be good.
"Haha... So you are the one responsible for docking with me! So what are you waiting for? Let's set off quickly. I can tell you, if the warship given to me is not a good one, I will not spare you!"
With that said, he pulled John directly into his car.
John looked at Fang Lang's guard platoon and couldn't help but said with some envy:
"Why do you have a guard platoon when everyone is a colonel, but I don't even have a guard platoon?"
Fang Lang really couldn't answer this question because he didn't know much about the situation of the US military and didn't know what the situation of a colonel in the US Navy was like.
But after thinking about it, he said:
"Isn't it simple without a security guard? Wouldn't it be enough to pay for a beautiful secretary by yourself?"
As a result, John looked at Fang Lang in surprise and said:
"How do you know I have a female secretary?"
Now it's Fang Lang's turn to be envious. An American officer can actually be paired with a beautiful secretary. Are you sure this won't affect the army's combat effectiveness?
"You already have a beautiful secretary? Then why don't you bring her out for me to see? Don't be so stingy! Don't worry, our Chinese tradition is that a friend's wife should not be bullied. I will never attack your secretary."
"Don't worry! You don't have a chance. She was recommended by my father and is already the mother of two children. Are you sure you want to meet her?"
Upon hearing this, Fang Lang's enthusiasm disappeared instantly.
"You Americans are so inhumane. How can you let a mother of two children continue to work for you! You should be young and beautiful to improve your combat effectiveness!"
John also nodded in deep agreement and said:
"I have the same idea as you, but unfortunately I can't make the decision. He used to be one of my father's secretaries, and now my father recommended him to work for me."
What is going on? The U.S. Navy Rear Admiral gave his capable secretary to his son? Fang Lang quickly thought of a possibility.
"Is General Clark also on the disarmament list? He is a major general!"
“I didn’t expect you to be so well-informed that you actually knew the news that the United States was going to disarmament.
My father was indeed ready to retire, but he applied on his own initiative. After all, the war had been won. He wanted to go back to spend time with his mother, go fishing, and live a leisurely life. "
"Then you decide to continue working in the Navy? The war is over, don't you want to live a more relaxed life?"
"I also wanted to live a more relaxed life, but my father and I talked and he suggested that I continue to work in the army.
In fact, I know very well that he does not really want to retire, but as a minority, he has no room for promotion. If he continues to stay in the army, he will probably retire from the combat force.
Leaving now can preserve some dignity for myself. After he retires, I will not be directly laid off, so that our family can continue to leave a certain influence in the US military.
So, you know! "
After hearing John say these words without hesitation, Fang Lang finally understood why John was transferred to the U.S. Naval Command in Japan.
This is obviously planned in advance. It seems that General Clark is really not a simple character!
