The fire in Tokyo burned for two days and three nights before it was completely extinguished. As for how much damage it caused, Fang Lang was not worried about it, and it was not his turn to worry about it.
The supply ship loaded with cargo had safely left the port on the night of October 13, taking away half of the Marines, and the remaining soldiers had already returned to Osaka by land in trucks.
Fang Lang stayed in Tokyo with his adjutant and guard platoon. Of course, they were not detained or anything.
Instead, the Brazilian government's Navy Department had officially ordered Fang Lang to lead his troops to evacuate Japan and return to Brazil. Fang Lang had been prepared for this order, so he was not surprised at all.
The reason why Fang Lang stayed in Tokyo was very simple. The warships that the US government agreed to sell to the Brazilian Navy's First Fleet at a low price would be delivered at Yokosuka Naval Port. The Navy Department's order required Fang Lang to return directly to China after receiving the warships.
These included a Cleveland-class cruiser, two Fletcher-class destroyers, a Shark-class submarine, and two tank landing ships donated by the Americans.
These warships are all meritorious warships that participated in the Pacific War. In other words, they are second-hand goods. However, Fang Lang does not mind using second-hand goods as long as they are good to use.
What Fang Lang couldn't understand the most was why the Americans wanted to send two tank landing ships to Brazil. Didn't they know that Brazil had no tanks at all except for a few tanks of the expeditionary force?
What is the difference between sending a tank landing ship without sending a tank, and sending a set of bowls and chopsticks without sending the food?
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However, these were the results of negotiations between government officials and the US government, and Fang Lang couldn't say much. At most, he could use it as a training ship, and he wouldn't have to pay for it anyway.
On October 14, the crew members arranged by the Brazilian Navy flew from Brazil to Tokyo on a fleet of US military transport planes.
Yes, you read that right, it was a fleet of transport aircraft. There were so many people coming over, and the Navy Department was obviously worried that things would get more complicated if the night went on.
I don’t know what price the United States paid to arrange nearly thirty transport planes to transport nearly 1,300 crew members directly from Brazil to report to Fang Lang.
Fang Lang knew the reason why the Brazilian Navy was so anxious. It was obvious that the domestic political situation had become very delicate.
Fang Lang had been staying in the hotel arranged by Colonel Jason, and he was enjoying it very much, because this place happened to be able to see the orange-red fire scene of the Jingguo Divine Toilet in the distance.
Although there was an unpleasant smell in the air, Fang Lang felt that the smell was more refreshing than cigars.
Looking at the crowd of secretive people kneeling outside the Jingguo toilet, Fang Lang really wanted to do it again, but unfortunately he could only think about it.
However, looking at the people crying their hearts out in front of the shrine, Fang Lang felt unprecedented satisfaction in his heart.
As the fire in the sanctuary gradually died out, Fang Lang had to calm himself down and head to the U.S. military's Yokosuka Naval Base to see the specific situation of the warship first.
After all, it was not appropriate to leave more than 1,300 crew members under his command in Colonel Jason's barracks and concentrate on watching a bonfire party.
On the morning of October 15th, a light rain washed away the black ashes in the sky, and the air, which had been very bad for several days, was filled with the earthy smell of wood ash, making the air seem particularly fresh.
Under the protection of a group of fully armed guards, Fang Lang got on a car and headed for Yokosuka Naval Base, which is also in Tokyo Bay.
Yokosuka was originally the headquarters of the Japanese Navy. It was also the first landing point for the United States to land in Japan. A large number of warships of the US Pacific Fleet were docked nearby.
Therefore, American soldiers could be seen everywhere on the streets of Yokosuka city.
It might be because Fang Lang and his team set out early. When Fang Lang arrived in Yokosuka City, he could occasionally see some American soldiers saying goodbye to Japanese girls in the houses on the roadside. Obviously, these were American soldiers who did not return home for the night.
There were also some soldiers who were obviously still drunk and were staggering towards the military camp.
It was basically difficult to see Japanese men on the street, which made Fang Lang feel as if the entire city was serving the American soldiers.
But this is none of Fang Lang’s business. What he wants most now is to seize the time, return to Brazil as soon as possible after completing the handover, and consolidate his foundation.
Soon Fang Lang's convoy stopped in front of a reinforced concrete office building, which is now the headquarters of the United States Naval Forces in Japan.
The first person Fang Lang met after getting off the car was John, which made him very confused. After all, John was a lieutenant colonel in the logistics department of the US Fifth Aircraft Carrier Fleet.
However, the Fifth Aircraft Carrier Fleet should have returned to the Hawaiian military port now. How could it appear at the U.S. Naval Command in Japan?
Before Fang Lang could ask his questions, John stepped forward and gave Fang Lang a big hug.
"Haha... Fang, isn't this a surprise?"
"John, why are you here?"
Of course, he was very happy to see his old friend Fang Lang, so he hugged John tightly.
"I'm now working at the U.S. Naval Command in Japan!"
John tilted his neck with a smug look on his face.
Fang Lang thought that his neck was uncomfortable, but when he followed John's gaze and looked carefully, he found that the oak leaf on John's military uniform armband had been replaced with an eagle emblem.
"Wow! John, you are already a naval captain? Congratulations!"
Seeing that Fang Lang had finally discovered the changes in himself, John's smile widened, his smug expression evident in his expression.
"It's just so-so! Don't expect me to salute you next time we meet!"
This made Fang Lang laugh out loud. He didn't expect John to care so much about this.
But thinking about it, I felt relieved. After all, when they separated, John was a major and Fang Lang was only a second lieutenant.
When the two met on the Pacific battlefield, Fang Lang was already a colonel, while John was only a lieutenant colonel, which made John a little embarrassed.
Now that everyone's military ranks are finally the same, John will of course be very proud!
It was naturally inappropriate for two senior officers to laugh and joke in front of the door of the US Navy Headquarters in Japan. So John stopped laughing first and said to the other party:
"Let's go! We can talk while we walk."
Fang Lang came here today for an important matter, so he definitely couldn't just go and reminisce with his old friends.
I can only say a little embarrassedly:
"John, you may have to wait for me. I have to go to the headquarters to take care of some business first. When I'm done with my work, I'll treat you to a good meal."
As a result, John laughed and raised the briefcase in his hand and said:
"Of course you can't miss the feast, otherwise you won't be able to get things done smoothly!"
Seeing John's actions, Fang Lang understood that John was the person in charge of arranging the warship with him!
This is such a big surprise! If an unfamiliar person were to be in charge of this task, Fang Lang would have to use some American specialties to pave the way for the strength of his fleet.
However, given the relationship between Fang Lang and John, Fang Lang believed that even if he said nothing, the warship he got would definitely not be bad.
"Haha... So you are the one who is responsible for connecting with me! Then what are we waiting for? Let's set off quickly. I tell you, if the warship you give me is not a good one, I will not forgive you!"
As he said that, he pulled John into his car.
John looked at Fang Lang's guard platoon and couldn't help but say with some envy:
"Why is it that you, a colonel, have a guard platoon, but I don't even have a guard?"
Fang Lang really couldn't answer this question because he didn't know much about the US military and didn't know what a colonel in the US Navy was like.
But after thinking about it, he said:
"Isn't it easier to not have a guard? Can't you just pay for a beautiful secretary?"
As a result, John looked at Fang Lang in surprise and said:
"How do you know I have a female secretary?"
Now it was Fang Lang's turn to feel envious. American officers could actually be paired with beautiful secretaries. Are you sure this won't affect the army's combat effectiveness?
"You already have a beautiful secretary? Why don't you bring her out for me to see? Don't be so stingy! Don't worry, our Chinese tradition is that you can't bully your friend's wife. I will never do anything to your secretary."
"Don't worry! You have no chance. She was recommended by my father and is already a mother of two children. Are you sure you want to meet her?"
Upon hearing this, Fang Lang's enthusiasm disappeared instantly.
"You Americans are so inhumane. How can you let a mother of two children continue to work for you? Only young and beautiful women can improve combat effectiveness!"
John also nodded in agreement:
"I have the same idea as you, but unfortunately I can't make the decision. He used to be one of my father's secretaries, and now my father recommended him to work here."
What was going on? A U.S. Navy rear admiral gave his capable secretary to his son? Fang Lang quickly thought of a possibility.
"Is General Clark also on the disarmament list? He is a major general!"
"I didn't expect you to be so well-informed that you even knew about the U.S. disarmament plan.
My father was indeed preparing to retire, but he applied for it on his own initiative, after all, the war was won. He wanted to go back to accompany my mother, go fishing, and live a leisurely life. "
"So have you decided to continue working in the Navy? The war is over, don't you want to have a relaxing life?"
“I also wanted to live a more relaxed life, but my father talked to me and he suggested that I continue to work in the army.
In fact, I know very well that he doesn't really want to retire. It's just that as a minority, he has no room for promotion. If he continues to stay in the army, he will probably retire from the combat unit.
Leaving now can preserve my dignity. After he retires, I will not be laid off directly, and our family can continue to have a certain influence in the US military.
So, you know!"
Hearing John say this so bluntly, Fang Lang finally understood why John was transferred to work at the U.S. Naval Command in Japan.
This was obviously an advance plan. It seems that General Clark is not a simple person!
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