Fang Lang's words shocked everyone now. They didn't expect that Fang Lang, a Brazilian rear admiral who was out of reach of the port city, would have such an experience, and that the other party would actually contribute to the liberation of the port city.
This was really beyond everyone's expectations, and they fell into a strange silence for a while.
As the commander of the British Navy stationed in the port city, he certainly knew this. He noticed that several people looked in his direction unconsciously. He understood that everyone wanted to confirm the news from him. true and false.
Of course, he could not deny this obvious fact, so he could only nodded gently to everyone. When everyone saw this situation, they wisely chose to shut up.
The reporter who asked this question was speechless by Fang Lang's question. He didn't know how to answer for a while. You must know that he did not participate in any resistance actions when the Hong Kong City was occupied by the Japanese. Now he is When people asked him directly, his expression suddenly became very embarrassed.
However, the people at the scene had no time to care about his feelings. After listening to Fang Lang's story, many people's attitude towards Fang Lang changed. One of the reporters who reacted first changed the subject directly. Governor GrantHong said:
"Mr. Governor, I wonder what you think about General Fang's statement just now that the other side has no intention of taking back the port city by force?"
As soon as these words came out, the reporters at the scene quickly realized why they kept pointing the finger at Fang Lang! When the other party brings up this topic, we should be more concerned about the views of the Hong Kong Governor!
Therefore, everyone's attention was diverted for a while, and even Fang Lang's topic that the total answer was a question was instantly forgotten.
Of course Fang Lang was happy to see this happen, and calmly took a step back, giving up the throne to Mr. Governor.
Governor Grantham was scratching his head at the reporters' questions for a while. As the governor of Hong Kong City, he certainly hoped that Hong Kong City could maintain its status quo, so he had no choice but to follow Fang Lang's words:
"Of course we also hope that the other side can exercise restraint and resolve the port city issue through negotiations. Judging from the current situation, General Fang's analysis is not unreasonable.
Now our Ministry of Foreign Affairs is also conducting active negotiations with the other party. If both parties can reach an agreement, our port city issue will definitely be solved satisfactorily. "
The reporters then asked the Navy Commander for his opinion on related issues. I don’t know if it was for the sake of appeasing the people of the port city. Neither of them continued to deliberately promote the military strength of the naval warships in the port city. Instead, they began to focus on peace. Analyze the current situation from a different perspective.
And this is exactly what Fang Lang wants to see. After all, he came here for peaceful purposes, not to stir up trouble.
Soon, the press conference ended successfully in a peaceful and friendly atmosphere.
Because there are currently a large number of British naval forces in the Admiralty Naval Base, the number of naval dormitories that can be adjusted is limited. The officers and soldiers under Fang Lang can only place some of the naval officers and soldiers in the naval dormitories on the shore, while the other part still needs to be on the warship. stationed.
Fang Lang was not dissatisfied with this. This time he was stationed in the port city for a long time. The officers and soldiers could go ashore in batches to rest. He himself did not use the dormitory arranged for him by the British Navy, but chose to stay directly on the warship. He went to rest and rest, which moved the naval officers and soldiers under his command.
In fact, there was another reason why Fang Lang didn't live in the navy dormitory arranged by the British. That was that he needed to arrange some other things in the port city and didn't want the British to know.
You must know that the British intelligence agency has a long history. Although it is not as famous as the American CIA in the eyes of many people, people who are truly knowledgeable know that the UK is an old intelligence power. In both world wars, it fought with the German intelligence agency. It is very impressive and has rich practical experience.
The port city is also the largest intelligence center in Asia. The British are very powerful here. It is better to keep a low profile on many things!
Of course, he will not always live on a warship. As his important business sector in Asia, his company's investment in port city is no less than that in Japan.
In addition, he had been preparing for the upcoming Peninsular War very early and opened many trading companies around the world in the names of many British people. After helping Suleiman Brom transport treasure from India in the name of cotton last time, he arranged to establish a relationship with this big landowner in India.
Nowadays, a lot of the cotton shipped from India to the port city is handled by his people. Of course, these businessmen have nothing to do with his Global Group or Fangyuan Group.
Even if someone finds the heads of these businessmen, it is absolutely impossible to contact them.
The reason for this is very simple. The time when my hometown participated in the Peninsular War was in winter. What the troops lacked most was warm cotton clothes. At the same time, cotton was also the raw material for making medical gauze and medical cotton, which was an important strategic material.
Of course, Fang Lang wanted to find a way to send as much as possible to his hometown, so he began to lay out a cotton supply channel from India to the port city early on. To this end, he also opened several cotton spinning mills in the port city.
Since he has made so many arrangements in the port city, of course he will not even have residences. The only reason why he does not live in these places is that the time has not yet come.
Time soon came to night, and a welcome dinner hosted by the Hong Kong Governor's Office for Fang Lang was held at the Hong Kong Governor's Office. All major celebrities in Hong Kong City were invited. Considering Fang Lang's Chinese identity, Mr. Governor also invited many Well-known Chinese in Hong Kong City participated.
But Fang Lang didn't have much interest in dealing with these Chinese celebrities, because most of the people invited were wealthy Chinese businessmen born as compradors. Although they were not traitors and lackeys, they were definitely not patriots.
After all, it is unlikely that a true patriot would be favored by the British authorities and invited to a dinner party.
Therefore, Fang Lang kept a very low profile throughout the dinner, trying to reduce his presence as much as possible except for necessary social activities.
"Fang, you don't seem to like this kind of occasion?"
As Fang Lang's friend, Reinhardt had always been paying attention to Fang Lang's feelings. Seeing that the other party was obviously absent-minded and uninterested in such a banquet, he couldn't help but stepped forward and asked.
"Brother, you know me. I have always disliked this kind of banquet. In comparison, I would rather experience the food stall culture of Hong Kong City."
Hearing this, Reinhardt couldn't help but raise his eyebrows. This good friend of his had indeed never been interested in this kind of cocktail party.
He has been stationed in Hong Kong City for several months, and of course he has a certain understanding of the food stalls in Hong Kong City. Now when he heard Fang Lang say that he wanted to experience the food stall culture, he couldn't help but show a look of embarrassment.
The current public security situation in the port city is not good, and conflicts often occur at the food stalls at night. He is a little worried that if he goes out with Fang Lang, something unexpected will happen.
But as a friend, when the other party offered to try the food stalls, he couldn't refuse. He raised his head and glanced around, seeing all the well-dressed political and business elites chatting and laughing.
Looking at his good brother who was obviously a little uninterested, he could only grit his teeth and said:
"Okay, after the banquet, let's change our clothes and experience the characteristics of the food stalls in Hong Kong City!"
Fang Lang smiled when he heard this, patted the other party's arm with satisfaction and said:
"Good brother, this is right! Young people like us, of course, must have some youth activities. If we stay with these old guys for a long time, sooner or later we will become as sluggish as them."
When Reinhardt heard this, he couldn't help but reveal a wry smile. This brother of his was really an unconventional master. This kind of banquet was an occasion where many people would break their heads and try their best to squeeze in, but he But he just ignored it, and instead had a soft spot for these food stalls that the upper class people despised.
"Okay, okay, you'd better keep your voice down! If you're not afraid of these old guys, I still have to make a living under others! If they hear it, I will feel uncomfortable if they give me little shoes to wear. .”
"Let me tell you, Reinhardt, this is not like your boy's style at all! Is the son of the majestic Chief of Staff of the Royal Navy afraid of these old guys?"
Listening to Fang Lang's teasing tone, Reinhardt felt a row of black lines coming out of his head. He couldn't help but raise his eyes and look around. When he found that no one was eavesdropping on the conversation between the two, he lowered his voice and said:
"Brother Fang, I beg you, can you please keep your voice down? Today is different from the past. My father will resign as Chief of Naval Staff after Christmas. Some people are trying to find ways to cause trouble for my father. The new commander shows his loyalty!
You must not cause anything to happen that will make it difficult for my father to step down. "
Fang Lang frowned slightly when he heard this. If Reinhardt's father stepped down from the position of Chief of Naval Staff, although it would not have much impact on him, it would definitely not be good news.
However, with the status of the Henderson family in the UK, even if someone wanted to cause trouble for him, they would not be able to kill him. After all, such a long-established nobleman sometimes still has to follow some rules.
"Oh! Is Uncle Henderson going to quit?
It doesn't matter. If Uncle Henderson is willing, he can find time to come to Brazil after retirement. I promise to give him a warm reception and make him have a good time.
As for your boy, he is also a member of the Henderson family, so there is no need to be so cautious! After Uncle Henderson pushes him down, you will be the hope of the Henderson family, so you can't be a coward!
Hello brothers, if you need any help from me, just ask. I will never delay anything I can help with. "
Reinhardt was also a little moved when he heard this. Although Fang Lang had just stated at the press conference that he was not here to support Britain, he was still very touched that he could take the initiative to express his support for him.
"Don't worry! Our Henderson family is not that fragile. My father just retired normally and did not make any mistakes. Besides, the relationship between our families is also good, and my future will not be affected at all."
"Then what else is there to say? What's the point of having this banquet? Let's go, let's go, let's find a place to experience the food stalls in Hong Kong City."
Seeing that nothing happened to the other party, Fang Lang felt relieved and immediately urged Reinhardt to go out for a midnight snack in high spirits.
In this regard, Ryan Hartton felt helpless. This is a dinner for you! If the people above knew that you, the protagonist, was taken away by me to have a late-night snack, I would be scolded to death by my superiors!
He quickly stretched out his hand to hold Fang Lang's shoulders and said:
"Brother, go, go. I will definitely take you to experience the style of the food stalls in Hong Kong City tonight, but you have to wait until the dinner is over! You are the protagonist of the dinner!"
Hearing this, Fang Lang touched his forehead helplessly, threw the wine glass in his hand on the small table next to him, and complained to Reinhardt:
"Oh! You're right. It's really not a good time to leave at this time. It's a bit disrespectful to Mr. Governor. But if we go there later, the food stalls won't be closed!"
"Don't worry! As far as I know, most of the food stalls will be open until midnight. It won't be too late for us to go there after the banquet."
"No problem, it's settled then. While you have time now, hurry up and arrange a few cars. We'll set off directly after the dinner."
Reinhardt saw that Fang Lang had made up his mind and knew that he would definitely not go tonight. He could only sigh helplessly, stood up and said:
"Alas! You are really difficult to deal with. Okay, I will make arrangements now. We will go directly after the dinner."
Fang Lang laughed loudly and stood up, gave the other person a big hug, patted the other person's back hard and said:
"Haha... Good brother, this is the right thing to do! This is how we fulfill our friendship as a landlord. Then I will wait here for your good news."
Regarding Fang Lang's rogue behavior, Reinhardt could only smile bitterly and shake his head while arranging the vehicle.
Watching Reinhardt leave, Fang Lang slowly sat back in the corner, raised the wine glass to his mouth again, and seemed to be continuing to taste the wine.
But his eyes had already quietly looked at the guests at the banquet. Reinhardt's words reminded him that these British people obviously did not have the same heart.
His statement today must have aroused dissatisfaction among many people. The news that everyone was fully expecting to support the British did not arrive. Instead, Fang Lang's words directly led the atmosphere of confrontation between China and Britain to the direction of peace negotiations. .
This will definitely cause dissatisfaction among anti-China people in the UK. After all, Fang Lang is just a Brazilian navy rear admiral, and the Brazilian navy is not a powerful military power. Even in the eyes of many British people, Brazil is almost the same as a Portuguese colony.
At this time, Fang Lang's self-assertive statement will naturally make these white supremacist elites dissatisfied, and what may follow may be hostile actions.
As an Englishman, Reinhardt would definitely be aware of this atmosphere before he did. It is not so much that Reinhardt is worried about the chain reaction caused by his father's upcoming resignation.
It would be better to say that he sensed unusual emotions among the British people in the port city.
Thinking of this, Fang Lang couldn't help but sneer at the corner of his mouth. He really expected someone to do something to him. You must know that his current identity is not an ordinary Chinese, but a rear admiral of the Brazilian Navy. Although many British people have this identity. It feels weightless.
But it is also a diplomatic identity. Once someone takes any action against him, he will definitely let him know what a diplomatic incident is.
(End of chapter)
