Although Fang Lang could come forward on his own to report the upcoming rebellion to General Crook, the procedure was obviously inappropriate. He did not want others to know that all the intelligence agencies in Brazil were serving him.
During this period, the intelligence department played a significant role in dealing with CIA penetration. Some far-sighted senior officers of the Brazilian army have noticed the importance of the intelligence department.
Moreover, the close connection between the Brazilian Intelligence Agency and Fang Lang was also discovered, but everyone still did not know that the real power of these intelligence agencies was in Fang Lang's hands.
Fang Lang would naturally not expose this on his own initiative. With his current influence in the army, even if this was exposed, it would not have much impact on him. But that doesn't mean he wants to expose it.
He could even directly come forward to quell this rebellion, but this obviously does not comply with the procedures. After all, he is only the deputy minister of the Navy. Without receiving a clear order, taking action against an army unit is likely to make him Unharmonious army-navy relations became even worse.
It is not conducive for him to control the actual power of the Army in the future, and then control the entire Brazilian Defense Force. Moreover, from Sirio Reich's words, it was not difficult for him to guess that the Brazilian Intelligence Agency was not unprepared for this rebel army.
After all, after so many years of development, the strength of the Brazilian Intelligence Agency is no longer as simple as it seems on the surface. Maybe all the rebel leaders involved in the rebellion can be captured without any large-scale military deployment by the Ministry of Defense.
At that time, these leaderless rebels will naturally defeat themselves.
But this time, for both Fang Lang and General Crook, it was a good opportunity to further weaken the Army's influence in the Brazilian Defense Force. He believed that after Blackwell reported this intelligence to General Crook, he You will definitely know how to do it.
It is foreseeable that once the Ministry of Defense begins to attack the rebels, General Crook will inevitably assume the position of Minister of Defense. By then, the Ministry of the Army will inevitably face a large-scale purge.
What he has to do now is to seize the opportunity and see if he can take the opportunity to send the people in the Army Department who have taken refuge in him to a higher position.
For others, this matter may be difficult, but for Fang Lang, this matter is too simple.
Because the biggest contributor to suppressing this rebellion is undoubtedly the Brazilian Intelligence Agency. As the actual owner of the Brazilian Intelligence Agency, he can naturally investigate whoever he wants. At that time, those who block the way of their own people will naturally give way obediently.
In this way, his control over the Brazilian Army will be further strengthened. Um! It seems it's time to reserve more army talents for yourself.
The progress of the matter was indeed as expected by Fang Lang. After receiving Blackwell's report, General Crook took Blackwell directly to the Presidential Palace to report without hesitation.
Then, the current Minister of Defense received a notice to attend an impromptu meeting at the Presidential Palace. General Humberto Auld, the Minister of Defense, did not have any doubts about this. After all, this was not the first time this happened.
Therefore, accompanied by his adjutant, he immediately took a special car to the Presidential Palace.
They didn't even know that Deputy Secretary General Crook had just taken the initiative to lead Intelligence Director Blackwell to the Presidential Palace to report on his work. From this, it is not difficult to see that this General Humberto Auld worked in the Department of Defense status and control.
General Alder's adjutant was a little worried in the car and rarely asked:
"Mr. Minister, what's going on today? Why did Mr. President suddenly hold a meeting?"
"I don't know what it is, but such summons are normal. When Mr. President needed it that time, he notified us to rush over with just a phone call.
After so many years, haven't you gotten used to it? "
After hearing this, Mr. Adjutant thought about it and felt relieved. Indeed, as Mr. Minister said, such summons were very common. He was probably overly worried because he had done something wrong.
If what he had done was really discovered, the Presidential Palace would not call him and ask the Minister of Defense to come to the Presidential Palace for a meeting, but would directly have him arrested.
After thinking about this, the adjutant relaxed.
But as usual, when he got out of the car behind the Minister of Defense and walked into the gate of the presidential office area, he was controlled by two figures who suddenly jumped out from behind the door.
With that skillful arresting action, he was pinned to the ground before he could make any response. Soon, his whole body was carefully searched. They even forcibly opened his teeth and performed the test in his mouth. Detailed inspection.
Although he didn't know what the other party was looking for, seeing how professional the other party was, Mr. Adjutant's heart skipped a beat, knowing that something bad was going to happen and he was doomed.
It was only then that the Minister of Defense who was walking in front turned around when he heard the strange movement behind him. When he saw the scene behind him, he was also startled and quickly stopped him:
"Hey! What are you doing? This is my lieutenant."
But no one at the scene stopped moving. Instead, a colonel officer in his thirties came out of a side room, saluted the Minister of Defense with a military salute, and then said unhurriedly:
"Mr. Minister, I am Colonel Blackwell, the director of the Brazilian Intelligence Service. Your adjutant, Buono Long, is now officially arrested by us for suspected involvement in treason.
If you have any questions, you can get complete answers in the following meeting. "
After saying that, he raised his left hand and stretched it in the direction of the conference room not far away, signaling the other party to go in the direction of the conference room.
Although Humberto Alder is the Minister of Defense without much real power, he still knows most of the chief officials of various departments of the Ministry of Defense.
As for Director Blackwell, although he was not familiar with them, he could be considered acquainted with each other. However, in his impression, the Brazilian Intelligence Service had always been in a very chaotic state and had not achieved much.
But I didn't expect that this time I would see the other party at the Presidential Palace, and the other party, the director of the Intelligence Bureau who was not valued by me, arrested his adjutant as soon as he took action.
Although the other party's attitude seemed to be quite respectful, the mockery in his eyes was not concealed at all. This made him very dissatisfied and wanted to reprimand the other party severely to let him know the most basic respect between superiors and inferiors.
But when he saw the adjutant who was pinned to the ground like a dead dog, his face was pale, and he didn't even cry out for grievances, how could he not understand that what the man in front of him said was the truth.
But as an old politician, he knew very well that what he needed to do most was definitely not to reprimand the director of the Intelligence Bureau who disrespected him, but to remove himself from the matter in front of him.
Therefore, he did not leave directly according to Blackwell's guidance, but looked at his adjutant with an incredulous expression.
"Bunuo, what's going on? What happened?"
Buono Lang, who was pinned to the ground unable to move, heard his boss's question and turned his head in his direction to meet his eyes. As a confidant who has been with the other party for many years, he can certainly accurately read the meaning in the other party's eyes.
If you are really loyal to the other party, you may even take it out without the other party knowing.
But wasn't the reason why he joined the rebels just to take revenge on the sanctimonious bastard in front of him who played with his woman? So he just thought about it briefly and quickly thought of a way.
He nodded to General Humberto Alder with firm eyes and said directly:
"Mr. Minister, please rest assured! I will never betray you!"
Then, he turned to Blackwell and shouted:
"You bastards, let Mr. Minister go now. What I did has nothing to do with Mr. Minister. Everything is my personal behavior."
Hearing this, Humberto Alder suddenly felt his eyes darken, and his whole body felt bad. Why are you trying to pick me out? It was simply because the hole dug was not big enough and he had to completely bury himself with soil. It wasn't enough to bury it, but they also stood on top to trample the soil firmly!
Seeing the looks in his eyes from the people around him, he knew he was doomed and wished he could kill this bastard with a single shot. But this is the presidential palace, and he doesn't have a gun.
At the same time, if you really pull out a gun, someone might suspect that you are going to kill someone and silence them, and you will definitely be shot down immediately.
Knowing that the situation was over, he just took a deep look at his adjutant Buono Lang. He already wanted to understand why the other party wanted to frame him like this. But what’s the use of trying to figure it out now! It's too late.
Of course Blackwell understands the actual situation, but even if he knows, he will not stand up and explain a few words to the Secretary of Defense. Because, regardless of whether he can explain it or not, Mr. Minister's future is gone.
There is absolutely no need to add another huge scandal to the National Defense Forces.
Therefore, he just glanced at Buono Lang who was pressed on the ground with a deep look, and then made an invitation gesture to the Minister of Defense again, indicating that the other party would follow him to the conference room for a meeting.
Buono Long, who was pinned to the ground, looked directly at Blackwell. With just one glance, he could understand the compassion in the other person's eyes. Obviously, the director of the Intelligence Bureau knew his situation clearly.
Buono Lang, who was originally a little unwilling to be caught, felt discouraged when he saw this look, and no longer had the slightest chance of luck.
But no matter what he thought, Blackwell had no time to care about his small role that was no longer important, and led General Humberto Auld towards the small conference room of the Presidential Palace.
President Scalia and General Crook had already expected what happened at the gate of the Presidential Palace when they decided to arrest the adjutant of the Secretary of Defense here. Therefore, they were not surprised by it and did not mention it at all. I thought of coming out to watch the fun.
For them, the rebels who are marching towards Rio de Janeiro through various channels are what they are more concerned about. Other things seemed insignificant in front of this big event.
Fortunately, the Brazilian Intelligence Agency, which had always been ignored by them, turned out to be surprisingly useful this time. It not only discovered signs of rebellion in advance, but also directly grasped all the situations of the entire rebel army.
As soon as Humberto Auld entered the office, he saw General Letta, Chief of Staff, and several military officers having a heated discussion around a large map on the conference table. President Scalia was also having a conversation with him. Undersecretary General Crook spoke in a low voice.
I don't know if everyone no longer takes him as the Minister of Defense seriously, or if the discussion is really too intense, he didn't even attract the attention of these people when he entered the conference room. But now, he has no intention of reminding anyone.
In his heart, he hoped that everyone would treat him as if he didn't exist, just like now. This way he won't feel embarrassed.
But reality obviously couldn't go according to his ideas. Blackwell walked up to General Crook and whispered in General Crook's ear:
"Your Excellency General, the Minister of Defense is here!"
He didn't even mention the aide to the Minister of Defense who was arrested at the door.
After hearing this, General Crook and President Scalia, who were talking in a low voice, turned their attention to General Humberto Auld, who had just come in and wanted to be invisible.
Although he wanted to hide, he also understood that he had no chance to hide. Although he still doesn't know the specific situation now, he knows very well that if he cannot take this opportunity to prove his innocence in front of Mr. President. He may be facing trial for treason.
After all, from the arrest of his adjutant just now to the words he said to deliberately drag him into trouble outside, he would be a fool if he didn't understand that his adjutant was really involved in the rebellion.
Therefore, he just thought about it for a moment and completely put the awkward emotions behind him. He walked a few steps quickly and came to President Scalia and General Crook. He gave a serious military salute and said:
"Your Excellency, your Secretary of Defense reports to you!"
His words made everyone in the entire conference room look at him. President Scalia also looked at the self-appointed Secretary of Defense with an ugly expression.
"General Alder, you don't need to remind me that you are the Minister of Defense appointed by me. Don't think that since you are appointed by me, I won't do anything to you.
Now your adjutant is participating in the rebellion and has issued a transfer order from the Ministry of Defense for the rebels in your name. In two days at most, these rebels will arrive in Rio de Janeiro. Do you think you can get away with it? "
Hearing this, General Humberto Alder, who had just had the last chance to be lucky, felt cold all over his body and his hands and feet felt weak. He looked at General Crook next to Mr. President with some disbelief.
Although I and the Deputy Minister of Defense have irreconcilable conflicts over the leadership of the Ministry of National Defense, after all, no officer is willing to be ignored and serve as a puppet Minister of Defense.
But precisely because the two were hostile, he knew General Crook very well, and he believed that this matter should not be the other party's method. Because, in the fight between the two, he was already at an absolute disadvantage.
If the other party is willing, he can oust himself from the position of defense minister at any time. But the other party has not taken action in recent years. If the other party really wants to target him, he will never use this method.
Therefore, after he heard this shocking news from President Scalia, his first reaction was to find his political opponent to confirm the authenticity of the matter.
Seeing the look in his eyes, General Crook could not understand what the other party was thinking. He sighed slightly in his heart, pushed the glasses on the bridge of his nose with his hand, and nodded imperceptibly.
(End of chapter)
