Fang Lang didn't expect that Colonel Teach would answer him like this.
Obviously, the other party's intention is very clear. He can change positions as long as he needs it, and he can go wherever he wants him to go.
In this regard, Fang Lang was noncommittal, his expression did not change at all, and he continued to eat the food while slowly speaking:
"Do you have a place you want to go?"
Colonel Teach shook his head slightly, let out a breath and said:
"No, I never thought about this problem before. I thought I would work in this position until retirement."
Seeing the other party sitting upright, Fang Lang motioned for the other party to pick up the chopsticks and said with a smile:
"Don't be so serious, let's chat while eating."
Although Fang Lang acted casually, as if chatting, Colonel Teach knew very well that his words now might affect the direction of his military career in the next few years.
He never doubted Fang Lang's influence on the Brazilian Navy, even though the other party was much younger than himself. However, the other party has grown rapidly in recent years, and the other party's family has become more and more influential in Brazil.
The family business has supported the entire Brazilian defense industry, giving Brazil the ability to produce its own guns and artillery, and even accepted the Air Force's commission to develop training aircraft.
Now it has begun to undertake the construction tasks of naval warships.
If this is not enough, look at his close relationship with the Secretary of the Navy, the Secretary of Defense and the President. If you want to help him operate, it will not be too difficult to change positions.
Therefore, when Fang Lang asked him if he wanted to change positions, he knew that his opportunity had come.
But, to be honest, he had never thought about this problem before, and for a while, he didn't know where to go.
Speaking of which, his current position can be regarded as one of the few positions of real power in the Brazilian Navy.
But as he got older, he no longer had the drive to continue sailing on the ocean. Instead, he hoped to have the opportunity to become a general, and his life would be considered complete.
Suppressing the excitement in his heart, Adams Teach took a deep breath. While calming down his mood, he picked up the chopsticks on the table again and said slowly:
"Is there any place where you need me?"
I have to say that Colonel Adams Teach is a very smart man, and he knows that Fang Lang will never treat him badly. Therefore, he didn't mention where he wanted to go at all. Instead, he repeatedly told Fang Lang, I will go wherever you need me to go.
Fang Lang smiled, picked up a piece of braised pork and stuffed it into his mouth, while asking Colonel Teach:
"Are you interested in sitting in the office of the Naval Staff?"
"Of course I'm interested, so I can notify you as soon as possible if there is any new news from the Navy Department!"
Colonel Teach obviously misunderstood Fang Lang's meaning, but this attitude really left Fang Lang speechless.
He could only shake his head and say:
"What I mean is that since you continue to stay in your current position and there is no chance to go further, I will let you jump out.
Now it happens that the construction of new warships will definitely require the participation of people from the Navy Ministry, and you have rich front-line work experience. Moreover, you also have one of the "Fletcher" class destroyers we are using now, and you are very interested in this warship. familiar.
It would be perfect for you to take charge of the ship design and construction work with Fangyuan Shipyard. "
After saying that, he stretched out his chopsticks to pick up the food. He seemed a little worried that Adams Teach might misunderstand him, and continued:
"This is the first 5,000-ton modern destroyer independently developed by our country. Once this warship is successfully completed with your participation, your contribution will definitely be considerable.
Next, you can consider moving to the position of Chief of Naval Staff. "
At this moment, how could Adams Teach not understand what Fang Lang meant? He wanted to push himself to the position of chief of naval staff!
As Fang Lang said, he is currently in the position of commander of the Rio de Janeiro Naval Base. If there are no special circumstances resulting from the war, there is basically no hope of promotion.
After all, if you want to be promoted to the rank of rear admiral through seniority, there is definitely no chance.
But if it is true as Fang Lang said, participating in the construction of the Navy's first independently built warship, it will be a solid political achievement. With this political achievement as a foundation, and Fang Lang stepping forward to promote it, he would really have a chance to become a major general.
What's more, Fang Lang still wanted him to be the Chief of Naval Staff, which was a real power position. You must know that the current Secretary of the Navy, General Crook, was promoted from the position of Chief of Naval Staff.
When the other party served as Chief of Naval Staff, he actually controlled all affairs of the entire Brazilian Navy. Although I don't have the qualifications and abilities of the other party.
But I have Fang Lang’s support! It is equivalent to gaining the support of half of the navy. Where can such a good thing be found?
Thinking of this, Adams Teach trembled unconsciously all over. He finally stabilized his emotions and said calmly:
"I am very willing to.
Fang, please rest assured! I will only obey your orders. "
This is considered a naked show of loyalty. Soon Adams Teach seemed to have thought of something, and quickly said to Fang Lang:
"Fang, although my current position is rather embarrassing, I have to say that as a naval base that protects the capital, both strength and location are very important.
If I leave this position, I think it is necessary for you to arrange for someone of your own to guard this place. "
With these words, Adams Teach unhesitatingly placed himself under Fang Lang's command, and he immediately began to advise Fang Lang.
Fang Lang can certainly see the importance of this position, but his qualifications in the Navy are still young, and he really can't find a suitable candidate to replace Adams Teach for a while.
After all, the person in this position must at least have the rank of colonel, and the naval base commander of the Capital Garrison District is actually the leader among all naval base commanders in Brazil.
Once Adams Teach leaves, a large number of people will definitely be eyeing this position, and it will be a fierce competition.
Fang Lang went through all the people in his mind, and for a while he really couldn't find a suitable candidate. He could only look at Adams Teach opposite and said:
"Do you have the right person?"
Hearing this, Adams Teach also frowned. He himself never thought that he would have the opportunity to go further. Therefore, he never thought about who would be suitable for his current position after he left.
Now that I heard Fang Lang's inquiry, I couldn't help but start thinking.
He has been working hard in the Navy for half his life. Of course, there are people under his command who are suitable for this position. But it's a pity that the military rank and qualifications are not enough.
More importantly, he felt he could not recommend the men under his command. Because this will give Fang Lang the idea that he wants to cultivate his own private power.
Therefore, he directly rejected this option.
But what options are there besides this option? Adams Teach began to search for a suitable candidate in his mind. First of all, this person must be willing to rely on Fang Lang's command, or even someone who only follows the other party's lead.
Such a person must be someone like himself who has no background in the navy.
At the same time, if you want to become the commander of the naval base that guards the capital, you must have enough ability to be able to completely control the naval base in your own hands.
A personal name passed through Adams Teach's mind, and suddenly a name came into his mind. After thinking about this person's personal resume carefully, it was indeed very suitable, but he was not sure whether he would be willing to be attached to Fang Lang.
However, it is better for Fang Lang to decide this matter himself. He is only responsible for recommending it. Whether to use it or not depends on the choice of both parties.
Adams Teach, who wanted to understand this, no longer hesitated and said directly:
"I do have a candidate here, but I don't know if he is willing to get closer to us."
Upon hearing this, Fang Lang became interested. The meaning of the other party's words was obvious. There was a person who had this ability, but he was not his. He didn't know whether the other party was willing to join his camp.
Fang Lang also didn't expect that Adams Teach was not the one who recommended him, which made Fang Lang have to look at the good old man in front of him with admiration again.
In fact, Fang Lang was a little worried about whether Adams Teach was qualified for the post of Chief of Naval Staff. After all, good old men are not suitable for management.
But he also didn't have a suitable candidate on hand, so he could only push the other person forward. Now it seems that this guy is really reassuring at least in terms of loyalty.
"Oh! Now that you say that, I'm a little interested.
Tell me, who is this person? Have I heard of it? "
"This man's name is Antal Heydrich. He should be about 40 years old this year. He is a German-Brazilian born in El Salvador. He graduated from the Royal Military Academy of Portugal. He started as a gunnery commander in the Navy and worked his way up to Rio Grande. Captain of the cruiser Doso.
Before Brazil entered World War II, he was transferred to the Naval Training Department to serve as a casualty because of his German identity.
However, as far as I know, the reason for his transfer actually had nothing to do with his German identity. It was just because someone had followed the path of the original Minister of the Navy and wanted to be the captain of the cruiser Rio Grande Doso.
So, he was replaced. "
This made Fang Lang dumbfounded. Who was the original Minister of the Navy? Fang Lang only heard his name but never saw him. But the person who could be almost ignored by General Crook should be a guy with mediocre abilities in Fang Lang's mind.
But what he didn't expect was that the other party would actually transfer the cruiser captain to a sinecure position just because he took the benefits and put someone in the position.
Obviously, this Antal Heydrich did not give a gift to Mr. Minister of the Navy!
As for Antal Heydrich's ability, Fang Lang couldn't draw a conclusion from Adams Teach's words, but since he has the ability to serve as a cruiser captain in his thirties, he should still have certain abilities. .
Otherwise, Adams Teach would probably not recommend the other party to him, but these words obviously could not satisfy Fang Lang.
Looking at Adams Teach with a strange expression, Fang Lang asked doubtfully:
"Why do you want to recommend this person? Is it because he is a sinecure now and is easy to handle?"
Hearing this, Adams Teach waved his hands repeatedly and said:
"Of course not. In fact, in my opinion, this guy has a somewhat rigid personality. He does things in a rigid manner and doesn't know how to adapt. But I have to say that he is a truly capable person. Almost everyone doesn't like to associate with him.
But regarding his work ability, no one has ever dared to say that he is not good at it. As long as he is given clear instructions, he will be able to complete it perfectly.
You also know the situation in the Brazilian army. It is simply impossible to get promoted without currying favor with your superiors. But this guy is an exception.
how to say? If I want to give him an evaluation, I think he is a real soldier. "
(End of chapter)
