This is the story of a modern sailor who accidentally becomes a soldier in the Brazilian Expeditionary Force, and, by relying on his foresight, eventually becomes the head of the largest financial ...
Fang Lang was very satisfied with Lieutenant Lei Qi's tactfulness and said with a smile:
"This time, the police system in Natal is going to be completely reshuffled. What do you think about the selection of the police chief?"
Major Ran Reich was stunned when he heard this. What does that mean? Are you going to hand over the police station to us as well?
Looking at Major Leiqi's hesitant expression, Fang Lang said casually:
"My opinion is that Natal's police system should be managed by both you and the city government. The chief will definitely be appointed by the mayor. However, our Logistics Department Section 2 must be in the police station, and at least one deputy chief must be stationed there.
It makes it easier for us to manage the police system, you know what I mean?"
"Sir, will this cause dissatisfaction among the municipal government?"
"If they have any dissatisfaction, let them come to me. You just need to follow my orders. Do you understand?"
"Yes, sir!"
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Fang Lang was very satisfied. This was the right way to go! After accepting the first order, he would start to accept the second order, and slowly he would completely obey the leader.
"Isn't there still one deputy chief left in the police station this time? What's his situation?!"
“Sir, Chief Yusofar Bull is Mr. Speaker’s man, and as things stand now, he will be the new Chief of Police in order.”
"It seems that our Speaker has benefited from this incident! After you leave, ask Director Bull to come to my office. You should quickly select a suitable candidate for deputy director.
I need to make sure I have control over the police system, understand?"
"Understood, sir."
"Tomorrow my people will go to the salt company, cement factory, and farm to officially take over the work. Ask your people to supervise their handover and make sure no one takes advantage of the situation."
"Yes, sir!"
Just after Lieutenant Lei Qi left, Fang Lang picked up the action report in his hand and wanted to see the details of the operation when the confidential phone on the desk rang.
Fang Lang was stunned. After all, this was the first time the phone rang. He did not hesitate and answered the phone directly. He heard a deep male voice saying:
"Excuse me, are you Captain Fang Lang of the First Fleet?"
Fang Lang was sure he had never heard of this voice before, but the person who could call through the confidential phone must be someone with certain authority, so he quickly said politely:
"Hello, I'm Fang Lang, who are you?"
After hearing Fang Lang's affirmative answer, the voice inside said without any emotion:
"Hello! Colonel Fang, I am Metalu Leta, the chief of general logistics. General Dutra told me that you have a channel for arms procurement, right?"
Business is coming! The last airplane bill has not been settled yet! It seems that the God of Wealth is coming to our door. We must quickly build a bank. From now on, all arms purchases must be paid through our own bank.
The General Logistics Department must open an account in its own bank and deposit money there!
"Ah! Hello! Minister Leta. Nice to meet you! That's right! I did mention it to General Dutra."
"That's great! Colonel Fang, according to the report submitted by the Army Department, they now want to establish Brazil's first tank division, and we want to issue a bid.
I wonder if your channel is willing to participate in the quotation?"
What the hell is this? They are not a formal company, and the weapons they sell are active equipment from the army. In short, this is an underground transaction.
If you let him appear in public and the American intelligence agencies find out, won't Mike and his team be doomed?
Besides, wouldn't it be like dumping me and directly contacting the other party if I went for an open bidding? Then how could I make a profit from the price difference?
However, the other party was the Chief of General Logistics, so he couldn't refuse directly. After all, his equipment also had to be purchased by them. He could only say:
"I'm not sure about that. I can contact the other party. If they are willing to participate, I will bring them to visit you. Is that okay?"
"Of course, no problem. Thank you, Colonel Fang! In addition, we will also deposit the payment for your purchase of the C46 aircraft into your account today. Please check it carefully!"
Fang Lang could hear a hint of dissatisfaction in Minister Leta's tone. This made Fang Lang stunned. Did he offend him in some way?
After thinking for a while, I realized, damn! It seems that I purchased equipment without going through the logistics department, which cut off their source of income!
Given the corrupt environment in the Brazilian government, logistics procurement is a lucrative job.
This is really an unprovoked disaster! It seems that I have no chance to earn the agency fee from this arms channel!
The Minister of Logistics is not someone who can be offended, so it seems that we need to find a way to mend the relationship between the two parties.
"Thank you so much! I'm going to Rio in two days. I wonder if you have time to have dinner with me!"
After hearing Fang Lang's offer to treat everyone to a meal, Minister Leta's tone softened a bit.
"Colonel Fang, you are so polite. Just tell me the place and I will be there!"
Fortunately, it seems that I still have some weight in the Brazilian army.
It would be difficult for Minister Leta to turn against me because of this emergency purchase.
After hanging up the phone, Fang Lang lit a cigar and made his brain work rapidly. The equipment of a tank division is not a small number. Does he really have no chance?
After smoking a cigar, Fang Lang called Major Mike of the U.S. Army Logistics Department and said:
"Mike, I have a business here. I wonder if you are interested."
The microphone on the phone said with a slightly tired voice:
"Oh! Colonel Fang, as long as it's business, I'm interested. Tell me what you think!"
"We in the Brazilian Army want to form a tank division and are now preparing to open a tender. I wonder if Brother Mike is interested."
"A tank division? How is your tank division organized? How many tanks do you need? Wait, you said you want to bid?"
"Uh! Yes, this time it's the Brazilian General Logistics Department that's in charge, so we can't trade directly. Is it convenient for you to operate?"
The microphone on the other side fell silent, and after a while he said:
"If it needs to be in the form of a bidding, I can't participate. So, sorry!"
Fang Lang knew that the other party would definitely not be able to do this business openly, so he was prepared for this and quickly said:
"Mike, you told me you were working in general logistics, right?"
“That’s right!”
"As far as I know, the United States is currently carrying out large-scale disarmament. The first batch of disarmament has already begun!"
"Yes, Fang, please speak up if you have anything to say!"
"Okay! Mike, I have a suggestion for you. Since you want to reduce the military, there must be a lot of active equipment that needs to be retired.
It’s okay for you to transfer some of the money through private actions, but you also have to take certain risks, right?
Since the equipment is going to be retired on a large scale, they can't just leave it there to rust and break down! Why not just ask the superiors to sell all the old equipment directly?
This would help recover the money, wouldn't it? The officials at the Ministry of Defense would definitely support this proposal, wouldn't they?
This way you can sell arms to other countries openly and honestly!"
Fang Lang patiently and kindly persuaded him.
The other side was silent for a while before saying:
"Fang, your proposal is very good, but our Ministry of Defense cannot directly participate in your Brazilian military's bidding. We are not a company!"
"Haha... Isn't this easy? Brother Mike, can't we just form a company together? We can look for countries in the world that have demand.
Then, just buy the retired equipment and sell it! You can make a fortune this way!"
"Hey! This seems to be possible! Maybe your suggestion can even help me get a promotion! But aren't you afraid that I will leave you and do it alone?"
Major Mike seemed really moved now.
Fang Lang smiled and said:
"Of course I'm not afraid. If you can persuade the Ministry of Defense to agree to sell retired weapons to foreign countries, and your company can buy and sell, then my company can do the same, right?"
"Haha... Fang, you are really amazing, all you need is for me to submit this idea, right?
But as far as I know, you have a good relationship with many generals of our US military. Why don't you propose it to them, but tell me this idea instead? "
"Because you are young enough! Young people have a future, right?"
"Haha... Fang, we are friends now. In the future, if you need anything, please tell me directly. You should come to the United States and set up a company with me now."
Obviously, Mike agreed to set up a company with Fang Lang to do this business.
"My people will visit you in your office tomorrow. Can you discuss the specific details of the cooperation?"
"Okay, then tell him to come to me as soon as possible. I'll draft the report now."
While Fang Lang was sitting in the office of the naval base discussing arms trade, a devastating earthquake was taking place on the streets of Natal.
The Yakub family, the underground emperor of Natal, was completely wiped out overnight, causing panic among all forces in Natal, fearing that such a terrible thing would befall them next.
Mayor Dursley of Natal was even more terrified. He knew very well that he had only mentioned the situation of the Yakubu family to Fang Lang.
As a result, the Yakubu family, which had been oppressing him, was wiped out overnight. It all happened too suddenly.
It was so fast that Mayor Dursley didn't even react. This was a way of fighting that he couldn't understand at all. Shouldn't everyone be fighting each other openly and secretly?
Today I give you a trick, and tomorrow you play a trick on me. Are you trying to take over your territory bit by bit?
How could they not play by the rules at all and directly destroy a century-old family humanely?
What made him even more terrified was that he had only mentioned some of the Yakubu family's apparent power, and it seemed like the other party was learning about this situation for the first time.
But in the blink of an eye, the most secretive forces of the entire Yakub family and the family members who were not in the family were all wiped out.
It seems that there is really no secret about Natal's Fang Lang!
Mayor Dursley couldn't help but feel a chill down his spine at the thought.
He quickly packed up and went out to visit the head of the Military Control Commission at the naval base.