Fang Lang's support for the Americans from these three aspects is not small. Although it seems to be business, whether it is proposing to build a container terminal in the southern peninsula or accepting Japan's security issues.
In the opinion of Siriacco Reina, the American ambassador, this can be regarded as full support for the United States, but he really can't figure out why this guy is willing to support the United States from a personal perspective but is unwilling to join the United Nations forces in Brazil. issue, support the United States.
Although Fang Lang gave a very reasonable reason, he, Siriacco Reina, was not a fool, so how could he believe it so easily. Unless Fang Lang was not optimistic about the United Nations operation from the beginning.
But since it is not optimistic, why is there any reason to support it from a personal perspective? Can't figure it out and have a headache.
But he quickly grasped another idea and tried to explore:
"Since Mr. Fang is willing to fully support the UN resolution on a private level, why is he not willing to help us convince the Brazilian government?"
Hearing this, Fang Lang smiled and said seriously:
"Mr. Reina doesn't know. I am very particular about distinguishing between public and private matters. From a national perspective, out of consideration of Brazil's national interests, I do not agree to allow Brazil, which is not strong, to participate in a conflict between two big countries. Therefore, I will not agree to Brazil joining the United Nations Army.
But from a personal perspective, my current achievements are inseparable from the help of the U.S. government and the U.S. market. I must be grateful. Therefore, the U.S. government has made such a decision. As an American company, we must naturally Go above and beyond to support. "
Hearing Fang Lang's words, Siriacco Reina understood that it was impossible to convince the guy on the other side today.
He sighed softly and said:
"Alas! Although I don't quite understand Mr. Fang's thinking, I have to say that Mr. Fang does distinguish between public and private affairs. In this case, I will not persuade you any more. I will truthfully report your thoughts to Mr. Truman. "
Originally, Fang Lang was thinking of finalizing a deal with this guy directly about helping the Americans produce helicopters, provide container freighters, and take over Japan's security tasks. Unexpectedly, this guy is not entangled in this topic.
Instead, he directly chose to give up and continue to convince himself. However, Fang Lang soon figured out that the other party's identity was the U.S. Ambassador to Brazil. The help he mentioned was definitely not his responsibility. Specifically, it should be the U.S. Department of Defense. The big guys will decide.
After the other party reported his thoughts, someone would naturally come out to connect with him. After understanding this, Fang Lang said no more.
As for the businesses he proposed and the little calculations behind them, Americans may not be able to understand them, but even if they can, so what! The ideas I put forward can be regarded as real support for the Americans, and they will never fail to accept them.
Knowing that Siriacco Reina had finished talking about today's topic, Fang Lang was not ready to continue chatting with him, so he took a sip of the tea brought by Uncle Fu and assumed the posture of serving tea to see off guests. .
But the result was obviously that he was flirting with the blind man. The guy opposite him, whom he initially suspected to have worked in his hometown, didn't understand this kind of etiquette at all.
This made Mr. Fang mutter dissatisfiedly: What a rude guy. Then he slowly stood up, stretched out his right hand to the two of them and said:
"Thank you for your consideration, Mr. Reina. I have some things to do in the backyard here, so I won't leave two more people today."
Hearing this, Siriacco Reina showed a wry smile, understanding that the other party did not want to see him, so he could only stand up and hold Fang Lang's right hand and said:
"It's because we've caused so much trouble today. Since Mr. Fang still has something to do, we'll take our leave first."
After talking and chatting with each other for a while, Fang Lang gave Uncle Fu an order to see off the guests. After Uncle Fu sent the two uninvited guests out of the front hall, Fang Lang spit out a mouthful of thick phlegm in the direction they left. . He cursed "Damn American devils!"
When Uncle Fu came back, he saw Fang Lang looking unhappy and couldn't help but ask:
"Sir, will Americans really go to war with their hometown?"
Glancing at Uncle Fu who was full of worry, Fang Lang smiled, patted him on the shoulder and said:
“I don’t know yet, but I feel that the Yankees will not simply help maintain the status quo of the Southern Peninsula because of their urinary behavior.
If the Americans push forward, it will only be a matter of time before they run into their hometown. "
"Oh! What can we do? My hometown has just been peaceful. What will happen if we start a fight with the Americans?"
It seemed that Uncle Fu was also a little worried about the situation in his hometown. Fang Langdao was more open-minded about this than him, so he couldn't help but smile and said:
"Uncle Fu, don't worry. From my point of view, although this incident will be a difficulty for my hometown, as long as my hometown can withstand the pressure, it will come through.
Only we Chinese can truly stand up. "
Uncle Fu obviously didn't quite understand what Fang Lang said. He looked at Fang Lang with a little doubt, but saw that Fang Lang was already walking towards the backyard unsteadily. Fu Bo could only keep this question in his heart.
I don’t know if the news of the US ambassador’s visit to Fang Lang’s home spread. Early the next morning, as soon as Fang Lang entered the office, he received a call from the Presidential Palace, saying that the President wanted to see him.
Fang Lang could only say hello to Qi Qingshan, and then rushed to the presidential palace by car.
In fact, this time the U.S. Ambassador did not let others know about his private visit to Fang Lang. After all, Fang Lang's identity was different from others, and he could not and did not dare to use Fang Lang's information without the consent of senior officials of the U.S. government. Identity makes a fuss.
The reason why Mr. President summoned Fang Lang early in the morning was entirely because he wanted to personally pay Fang Lang the favor of refusing to join the United Nations Army.
Others may not understand how he came to be the president, but Scalia cannot.
Therefore, when Fang Lang passed through the tightly guarded presidential palace security and came to the waiting room in the reception area of the presidential palace, he did not have to wait in the waiting room for the president's call like everyone else.
As soon as he entered the waiting room, a staff member of the Presidential Palace walked forward quickly and took him directly through the waiting crowd and into the office of the Presidential Palace.
This made all the officials and big guys in the waiting area look at each other, and they were a little confused about what was going on! Fortunately, many of them knew Fang Lang's identity. Seeing this situation, everyone took it for granted and lowered their voices to warn others not to talk nonsense. This young man was General Fang Lang, Deputy Minister of the Navy.
Fang Lang didn't care even more about this. It wasn't his first time coming to the Presidential Palace. That time, he didn't go in directly and waited in line.
As soon as he walked outside the door of the President's Office, Fang Lang saw his cousin Yang Gan, who was the presidential secretary, busy at a desk outside the office. When he saw Fang Lang coming, he quickly dropped what he was doing and came out.
"Here it comes! Brother."
"Why are you so hot-tempered, why did you suddenly invite me here?"
Fang Lang was naturally not polite to him, so he asked directly.
Seeing this, Yang Qian smiled and said nonchalantly:
"Isn't this how your General Crook expressed his views on joining the United Nations Army? Mr. President heard that this was your opinion and wanted to talk to you."
"What? He wants to join?"
"At first, he was indeed tempted, but after the Ministry of National Defense made its attitude clear, he gave up. Yesterday, he responded to the US ambassador and said that he would reconsider it."
Hearing this, Fang Lang couldn't help but feel happy, and he understood the other party's purpose. He smiled and said:
"Hey! I understand, let's go! I'm going to see Mr. President first. I'll go sit at home when I have time."
"Okay! You go and talk to Mr. President first. We brothers have a lot of time. If we have time, we will go to your house to eat."
After saying that, he led Fang Lang to knock on Mr. President's door. Hearing this, Fang Lang smiled and said:
"Come on, come anytime."
I don’t know if the president has been waiting for his arrival. As soon as he heard the knock on the door, Scalia’s voice came from inside:
"Please come in!"
Hearing this, Yang Qian did not go in, but directly opened the office door and motioned for Fang Lang to enter.
As soon as he entered the door, Fang Lang saw Scalia coming out from behind his desk. As soon as he saw Fang Lang, he stretched out his hand and walked up quickly.
"Haha... Fang, you are finally here!"
Seeing this, Fang Lang stepped forward with a smile on his face, reached out and held the other person's hand.
"Hello Mr. President! Nice to meet you!"
Hearing this, President Scalia pretended to be unhappy and said:
"Fang, we are good friends. There is no need to be so polite. Sit down and talk."
As he said that, he led Fang Lang to the sofa area and took a seat. Fang Lang, who was very familiar with him, was not too polite, but smiled and said:
"Although we are good friends, your current status is our President, so you still need to have the necessary etiquette!"
Scalia smiled and waved his hand and said:
"Stop talking about this. Without the support of a good friend like you, I wouldn't be where I am today."
While talking, Yang Qian, as the secretary, opened the office door again, brought in two cups of tea, and placed them in front of the two of them.
Neither of them paid much attention to Yang Qian's entry. They were all well-informed people and there was no need to worry too much.
"Don't say this if we are good friends. Without your care in the past few years, our Fang family's business in Sao Paulo would not have developed so smoothly, right?"
After saying that, both of them looked at each other and smiled, and the atmosphere was harmonious and beautiful.
After the polite remarks, Scalia wasted no time and went straight to the point:
"Do you really think that the United Nations forces will face the Soviet Union?"
Fang Lang had nothing to hide from Scalia and smiled directly:
"With the little strength in the northern peninsula, they would not dare to go south without the support of the Soviet Union. From the beginning, this was an action supported by the Soviets.
Now that the Americans are involved, it would be fine if the intervention is not deep. The Soviet Union will at best provide some support behind the Northern Peninsula. But if the United States takes advantage of the situation and enters the Northern Peninsula, it will have to border the Soviet Union. In this case, the Soviets will You'd be damned if you didn't respond. "
Hearing Fang Lang's words, Scalia also pondered slightly, and quickly asked:
"Do you not believe the American commitment mentioned in the resolution to only help the South Peninsula restore territorial sovereignty?"
"To help the South Peninsula regain its territorial sovereignty, the United States alone can do it. Why bother to set up a United Nations force? Isn't it just to gain political initiative?
Moreover, this resolution was passed in the absence of the Soviets. Isn’t this a proper provocation to the Soviets? Is this acceptable to the Soviets? "
"From this point of view, this United Nations army is really not suitable for too much involvement. You said that the Soviet Union and the United States will not officially go to war! If they really fight, it is likely to trigger the Third World War."
"It's really hard to say. After all, both sides have big weapons in their hands. If there is a head-on confrontation, both sides will have some scruples. I guess it is more likely that the Soviet Union will support the flower growers to take action!"
Considering Fang Lang's Chinese identity, Scalia did not directly say that flower growers were not good, but said tactfully:
"Just rely on the flower growers to directly confront the entire United Nations army? Can they withstand it?"
Hearing this, Fang Lang smiled slightly and decided to be a prophet for once.
"If we say that today's flower growers are poor, the Navy and Air Force may not be able to compete with the Americans, but the same cannot be said for the Army.
You must know that on the Asian battlefield, the flower growers used their weak national power to contain millions of fanatical Japanese troops for eight years. The army troops had already been trained unknowingly.
In addition, in recent years, they have been fighting against the fully armed national army and have figured out the American tactics and methods. I think that if the Americans despise the flower growers this time, they may be in trouble. "
Fang Lang's words obviously could not be believed by Scalia. You must know that the strength of the US military during this period was deeply engraved in the hearts of people all over the world.
Not to mention Scalia, even most Chinese in Brazil do not believe that the United States will be defeated by flower growers. Fang Lang doesn't want to make too many predictions about this. When the results come out, the whole world will naturally get to know flower growers again.
This way everyone's impression will be more profound.
Although Scalia did not agree with Fang Lang's words, he did not overturn them. Instead, he said directly:
"I don't know much about the war. Since Fang thinks that the Americans may fall into trouble this time, let's not get involved. This afternoon I will follow your idea and formally send a note to the US ambassador to inform them that we refuse Join this United Nations Army.”
At this moment, Fang Lang couldn't help but admire Scalia's cleverness. He directly told Fang Lang to inform the American ambassador according to his ideas. How much face it would cost. This favor directly hit Fang Lang's head. Fang Lang couldn't even think about taking it.
However, Fang Lang didn't feel panic or uneasy about this. In a capitalist society, all of this is due. You, Scalia, are the president I supported. If you don’t consider my opinions, whose opinions do you consider?
If you go against me, don’t say that I won’t support you the next time you want to run for office. Even if you want to pass many of your current policies, I can set up various obstacles for you to ensure that you implement them. Not going down.
On a more serious note, ousting you as the president is a common thing. What's more, directly arranging a killer to send you away is nothing new.
This is dirty capitalist politics.
(End of chapter)
