General Crook's meaning was very clear. If he wanted de la Torre to take office smoothly, he must pay certain benefits in exchange. Otherwise, those who want this position will never let it go easily.
Fang Lang is not worried about this. The current Rio de Janeiro fleet has long been monolithic by his management. Even if the other party sunburns a hundred people in their fleet, it will definitely be lost.
Maybe some people will be assimilated by the people in the fleet very quickly. This is the experience they have gained from the constant coming and going of people in the past few years. After all, the military camp is a big melting pot. No matter what kind of material you are, you will be melted when you enter it.
Of course, the melting mentioned here is just in terms of behavior and work habits. They will soon become like everyone else in the fleet.
However, there are some unexpected situations, but these guys who cannot integrate into the fleet, whether they are his superior and subordinate officers or ordinary soldiers, are embankment and alienated from him, and even no one will execute the orders issued. .
If he wanted to punish a subordinate who opposed him, his superior officer would definitely come out and punish him first. In this case, he could either choose to stay in the fleet and blend in with everyone else, or he could take the initiative to apply for transfer.
This does not mean that these people who have integrated into the fleet are really on the same page with Fang Lang deep down. Some of them may have been brought in because they thought it was more promising, but there were also a large number of people who wanted to control this fleet.
Especially some officers with higher military ranks. When they enter the fleet, they obviously come to pick peaches on behalf of other forces.
But the fleet already has some experience in dealing with these people, especially those like Colonel Waldo Grava who were brought in to gain real power.
Basically, they were remade with tactics and re-divided labor within the fleet, deviating from their original purpose and becoming marginalized in the fleet.
Although these people have great opinions, they can only hold it in within the Rio de Janeiro aircraft carrier fleet because it was they themselves or the forces behind them who forced them in.
This is the army, and of course they must obey the management of the fleet after entering. The commander of the fleet, Fang Lang, and the Minister of the Navy all have the same attitude towards their arrival. How can they appeal.
Even if their backstage members wanted to say something, they were ignored by Fang Lang. They continue to eat and die in the fleet.
Under such circumstances, those people were of course very unwilling and would not give up easily. Therefore, it was not surprising that General Crook would say such things this time.
However, Fang Lang obviously would not allow others to take away control of his fleet. These people thought that if he left the fleet, he would be able to gain command of the fleet. Little did they know that when he left the fleet, he was not retiring from the army, but taking a step forward. .
His authority is even greater, even surpassing that of the big figures behind the forces. In this case, if these guys enter the fleet, they will not be trapped in a trap, and they will have no chance to achieve their goals.
"Please rest assured, General, I will not disappoint you. Since they are willing to join our aircraft carrier fleet family, of course I welcome them with both hands.
However, you also know that our aircraft carrier fleet is a new force in Brazil and uses new tactics and tactics. In order to enable them to adapt to the work and life of the fleet more quickly, I plan to treat all new officers and soldiers who join the fleet together. Conduct training and assessment.
Let them become familiar with their respective professional knowledge as soon as possible and improve their professional level. Only when their assessment results meet the appointment standards of the relevant positions, will they be qualified to become formal officers in this position.
Of course, please rest assured, General, this assessment is not for these new members, but for all fleet officers and soldiers. "
Upon hearing this, General Crook looked at Fang Lang in shock. I didn't expect you to be so cruel. You let those senior officers continue to study and take the assessment. This is not going to cost them their lives.
It's not that they can't learn and take exams. The problem is that the entire Brazilian army has never played this way before!
But it has to be said that there is nothing wrong with Fang Lang's proposal. The purpose is definitely to improve the combat effectiveness of the troops. No matter where this issue is discussed, no one else can find any fault.
But is there anything fishy in it? There is no need to say this too clearly. I can only say that everyone who understands understands. General Crook, who wanted to understand this, couldn't help coughing twice and said:
"Ahem, ahem, I will leave the position of Minister of the Navy soon. From now on, you, the chief officers of the Navy, can decide for yourself the specific work of the Navy Department.
However, I think the method you mentioned is an effective way to improve the combat effectiveness and professional skills of the troops. I personally strongly support it.
If it can be successfully promoted in your Navy Department, I will also arrange for personnel from the Ministry of National Defense to come to your door to learn from you and see if it can be promoted throughout the military. "
After saying that, he seemed to feel a little dry, so he couldn't help but pick up the teacup in front of him and take a sip.
When Fang Lang saw this, he smiled calmly and thought, where are we now? Someone wants to pick peaches, and I still have a lot of means waiting for him! When the time comes, it will definitely make them want to die, and they will have nothing to say.
Don't talk about picking peaches then. I will confiscate even the tools you brought.
As for General Crook's idea of letting himself implement this system, Fang Lang didn't care. To be honest, introducing the concept of assessment in a team that does not require assessment would indeed easily arouse everyone's hostility.
He is about to enter the Ministry of National Defense, and there is really no need to create extraneous matters at this time and arouse the resentment of others.
However, this didn't matter to Fang Lang. You can figure out how to pick peaches from me, but I can’t even give you a test question!
Whether General Crook agrees or disagrees with this matter, it does not matter much, and it does not affect his implementation in the Rio de Janeiro aircraft carrier battle group.
But General Crook did not object. In fact, Fang Lang was shocked by the idea of promoting this system to the entire army.
Good guy, when the time comes to promote it throughout the army, those old-fashioned officers will still curse themselves to death in their hearts! But what does it matter! After all, I also want to improve the combat effectiveness of the Brazilian Defense Force.
At the same time, he also knew more clearly that once this model was rolled out throughout the army, the reform would soon be further deepened. At that time, all officers will no longer be able to rely on bribing their superiors for promotion.
Instead, you can only rely on your own performance and military exploits. Military merit is definitely difficult to obtain in peacetime. But grades can be obtained through study. When the time comes, the importance of military schools will definitely become extremely important.
It just so happens that several military academies in Brazil are now closely related to Fang Lang. Whether it is the Aviation Academy or the Brazilian Military Academy, Fang Lang is behind them.
This is destined that Brazil's future new soldiers will be more or less half of Fang Lang's students. Although the teachers and students in Brazil do not care as much as in their hometown, there is still a certain degree of affection.
By then, Fang Lang's influence in the Brazilian army will naturally increase subtly.
After knowing clearly that General Crook had no objection, Fang Lang immediately felt relieved. Once again, he diligently added tea water to General Crook’s teacup:
"Yes, please rest assured, General, we will carefully explore and summarize, and we will definitely come up with an effective training and assessment plan by then!"
After saying that, he did not forget to smile at General Crook. That mean expression made General Crook roll his eyes.
Needless to say, Fang Lang's mind is really flexible. What he thought would cause a strong backlash from Fang Lang was actually resolved so easily by him.
This made him value Fang Lang even more. After all, how could he not like such an excellent subordinate.
"General Fang, we're talking about work matters! We've finished talking about it for now, but I still have a personal matter here that I want to ask you about. I don't know if it's convenient."
After talking about the business, General Crook chatted with Fang Lang for a few more words, and finally couldn't help his curiosity and spoke a little shyly.
Looking at the expression on General Crook's face, Fang Lang couldn't help but wonder, what's the situation? What personal topics do General Crook and himself have to talk about?
Could it be that they think I am very talented and are planning to betroth their daughter to me in order to better win over me? But it doesn’t make sense! General Crook knows my romantic history very well, how could he be willing to push his daughter into a pit of fire!
No, I am not a fire pit here, I am a blue-chip stock, and many women want it but haven’t had a chance yet! Soon he realized that General Crook's woman had already married and had children. Impossible to introduce yourself.
What could be the reason? Although he thought so in his heart, there was no hesitation on his face. He directly patted his chest and said:
"Whatever your Excellency General says, your business is my business. If there is anything else you can't say, just tell me what you want to know. I will tell you everything I know."
Seeing Fang Lang's unhesitating attitude, General Crook felt relieved. After thinking about it, he stopped hiding it. After taking a deep breath, he slowly said:
"I heard that Mr. Scalia, who is running for president on behalf of the National League, seems to have a very good relationship with your Fang family?"
Upon hearing this, Fang Lang suddenly felt as if he thought it was some private matter! It took a long time because General Crook wanted to get closer to the new president! It has to be said that General Crook, as an excellent senior military officer, already has enough insight into politics.
Before the presidential election ended, the movement began to move closer to the new president.
But he soon realized that it was not too early for this situation. After all, even the Minister of Defense, Marshal Morais, was ready to step down, and the transfer of power had quietly begun.
This can only mean that President Dutra is ready to leave office, or that the Ministry of National Defense has given up on President Dutra. Under such circumstances, it is completely normal for General Crook to choose to move closer to Mr. Scalia.
After understanding General Crook's plan, Fang Lang certainly would not hide anything. He nodded without hesitation and said:
"Yes, our Fang family has forged a deep friendship with Mr. Scalia as early as when he was the mayor of St. Paul. Our current achievements at Fangyuan Group cannot be achieved without Mr. Scalia's support.
Therefore, our family also made some efforts when Mr. Scalia participated in the election.
At the same time, Mr. Scalia’s secretary is my cousin. If General Crook wants to make an appointment with Mr. Scalia, I can ask my cousin to arrange it for you. "
Fang Lang's words can be regarded as sincere, but these things are not a secret, although several major companies under the Fangyuan Group have different parties and different congressmen that they support.
But in this presidential election, most of the Fangyuan Group’s political resources are tilted towards Scalia.
Although everyone doesn't know it, Scalia is actually Fang Lang's presidential candidate. But the close ties between the Fangyuan Group and Scalia are also very clear.
This is also the reason why General Crook asked Fang Lang. It was also the real reason why General Crook visited his subordinate Fang Lang in a private capacity.
General Crook did not expect Fang Lang to be so frank. Originally, when he recommended Fang Lang as Secretary of the Navy, he took into consideration the relationship between Fang Lang and Scalia. But what surprised him was that Fang Lang turned down the appointment.
This made him mistakenly believe that the relationship between Scalia and his family was not as good as the outside world said. But now after hearing Fang Lang's words, he knew that the relationship between the Fang family and President Scalia was closer than what was rumored.
Otherwise, why would Fang Lang's cousin be able to serve as the other party's secretary? Fang Lang could also casually promise to arrange a meeting between himself and Mr. President. Based on his understanding of Fang Lang, he would never make a promise if he was not absolutely sure.
General Crook, who felt relieved, couldn't help but condense his eyes slightly. After taking a deep look at Fang Lang, he said with a smile:
"Oh! That's great. If this is the case, my position in the Ministry of National Defense should be more stable!"
Crook's tone of talking to himself sounded obviously tentative to Fang Lang's ears. In response, Fang Lang just smiled slightly. He knew very well why General Crook said that.
"Haha... I think General Crook is fully qualified to serve as Secretary of Defense with his abilities. Would you like me to have someone recommend the general to Mr. Scalia?"
Fang Lang's words were obviously a show of strength, and he knew it very well, even though he had a very close relationship with General Crook. However, as a senior general, he has long since broken away from the pure attributes of an ordinary soldier and begun to move closer to a politician.
A good politician will not care about so-called friendship. They only have interests in their eyes, which can be exchanged for.
If someone can use greater interests to come to General Crook to exchange the position of Fang Lang Fleet Commander, can General Crook still hold on to his position?
Based on Fang Lang's speculation on people's hearts, it should be difficult. The reason why General Crook quietly visited his subordinate's home this time in a private capacity and had a heart-to-heart chat with Fang Lang for so long was because he had just said that he heard that the Fang family and Scully The reason for Mr. Ya’s close relationship.
This is why Fang Lang deliberately said these seemingly arrogant words to show his strength.
(End of chapter)
