Rio Grande do Sul is the southernmost state in Brazil. It is the primary agricultural and pastoral area in later generations of Brazil, and its grain production accounts for about half of Brazil. For Brazil, a country located on the Brazilian Plateau, this is a rare low-altitude area except for the Amazon rainforest area, and it is very livable.
Today, most of the residents of Rio Grande do Sul are descendants of German and Italian immigrants. Compared with the central coastal areas, the population is even more sparse, making it Fang Lang's preferred location for settling Chinese people.
“I wonder if the land prices in Rio Grande do Sul are high right now?”
"Why? Fang, do you also want to live in my hometown? You are most welcome, my friend. The land price in my hometown is very cheap, and there is still a lot of land that has not been cultivated, because population has always been an important reason restricting our development."
When talking about his hometown, Rio Grande do Sul, Colonel Parisi felt very proud and warmly invited Fang Lang to settle down in his hometown.
"There are many people in my hometown who want to immigrate to Brazil and settle down. If possible, I would recommend Rio Grande do Sul to them. I also want to own a property there by then, after all, Sao Paulo is still too hot!"
"Really? Fang, my brother works at the Rio Grande do Sul Immigration Office. If you need help, please tell me directly. Don't hesitate."
Fang Lang didn't expect to have such a gain today. If Parisi really retired after the war and returned to his hometown, perhaps he could use him to resettle many Chinese immigrants.
Of course, this is still a tentative move now. After all, the Japanese have not surrendered yet, and there is no way to evacuate the people of our motherland from the Japanese-occupied areas.
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In this way, the two chatted about the scenery and culture of Rio Grande do Sul, as if the deal they had reached did not exist at all, and soon returned to the naval base.
Since it was inevitable that he would be the captain of a destroyer, Fang Lang had to start preparing in advance. First, he found his first mate, De La Torre. Since he was promoted to the rank of captain, he still couldn't serve as the captain of the Gilas, so he might as well let him return to his old job, the first mate of a destroyer.
After receiving Fang Lang's invitation, De La Torre agreed without any hesitation, so that he didn't even have time to tell him that he would be the first mate to the current second mate, Norbertru Findis.
In fact, De La Torre's idea is very simple. He is a first mate with no background and no money. In the Brazilian Navy, he has basically no hope of promotion. It is rare for him to meet a good superior who thinks highly of him. The key is that there is a visible strong thigh. How can he not hold on to it tightly!
Considering that De La Torre had many years of service experience in the Brazilian Navy and knew a lot of people, Fang Lang gave De La Torre another task, asking him to make a list of naval officers and soldiers who he believed had real talent but had not been promoted due to various reasons such as lack of background and money, so that he could examine them more easily.
After lunch, Fang Lang arrived at Brigadier General Jackson's office early. Led by Brigadier General Jackson, he knocked on the door of Lieutenant General Chambers' office.
"General, this is what I told you about, Major Fang Lang of the Brazilian Expeditionary Force! Major Fang, this is Vice Admiral Amuro Chambers, Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Fourth Fleet."
Brigadier General Jackson first introduced the two men to each other.
"Your Excellency General, I am Lieutenant Commander Fang Lang of the Brazilian Expeditionary Force, reporting to you. It is an honor to meet you!" Fang Lang stood at attention and saluted.
Looking at Fang Lang's salute, Lieutenant General Chambers nodded slightly. Regardless of Fang Lang's ability, at least his military appearance was very satisfactory.
"Hello, Major Fang! Such a young major officer, you are really promising!"
Vice Admiral Chambers was still very surprised at Fang Lang's youth. After all, he was young and inexperienced, and he had never received any professional training. He wondered if he could be qualified as the captain of a new destroyer.
"General, this is all thanks to Mr. Brigadier General and your promotion!"
Fang Lang did not hesitate to give the credit to the American general for becoming a major at such a young age, and told him clearly that the reason he was able to become a major was because of the Americans standing behind him.
As for one's personal abilities, it is useless to just talk about them. Until you show your achievements, that will be more useful than any other words.
"General, don't be fooled by his youth. He is a little fox. He is very successful in business. He has a quick mind and is experienced in dealing with things."
Brigadier General Jackson was obviously worried about Vice Admiral Chambers and looked down on the young Lieutenant Commander Fang Lang. He immediately praised him.
Lieutenant General Chambers glanced at Brigadier General Jackson meaningfully, then said to him without commenting:
"Major Fang Lang, what do you think of the relationship between Brazil and the United States?"
I didn't expect Vice Admiral Chambers to bring up such a big topic. Shouldn't this be discussed with the President? It's not appropriate for a small Navy lieutenant to ask myself. Besides, don't you have any idea about the relationship between Brazil and the United States?
You Americans treat the entire Latin America as your own backyard. You provide some aid when there is a need, and leave it aside to fend for itself when there is no need. If other forces intervene, you start to stir up trouble again.
The economies of the entire Latin American countries have been unable to develop, coups are constant, gangs are rampant, and drugs are rampant. Aren't all these what you did deliberately?
Think about it, after the victory of World War II, the United States focused on the revival of Europe and the Cold War, and no longer cared much about Brazil's development. When Brazil began to move closer to the Soviet Union, the United States began to interfere again, causing political chaos in Brazil and making it very difficult to develop.
However, Fang Lang would definitely not reveal the true face of the United States that he had seen through. After all, the influence of the United States on Brazil was too great. If he showed it, he would probably die young.
The truth is that we should take advantage of the fact that the United States is in need of the Brazilian expeditionary force to accumulate more capital and gain more benefits.
"I think the United States and Brazil should be loyal allies, and Brazil should be a loyal follower of the United States. After all, we represent the interests of the entire Americas. Brazil should stand firmly on the same side as the United States in every aspect."
He said something insincere but his face was full of passion. Fang Lang couldn't help but think, how could I become so shameless? Could it be that telling lies with open eyes is my innate skill? This skill tree seems to be wrong!
When Lieutenant General Chambers and Brigadier General Jackson heard Fang Lang's words, their eyes lit up. Isn't this the little licker we need? The young man has a future, vision, and ideas, and he deserves our strong support.
"You are indeed a very visionary young man with a lot of ideas. I admire you very much. I heard that you are the lifesaver of General Clark's son. You are indeed a good friend of us Americans."
Lieutenant General Chambers was all smiles, and he liked the term "loyal followers" very much. He thought he should include this term in the report submitted to the White House.
"Thank you for your compliments, General. I still have a lot to learn and grow in, and I hope to receive your guidance and help."
Fang·The Flatterer·Lang's talent came online, with a serious expression on his face and speaking humbly, which made Lieutenant General Chambers very comfortable. Is it fair not to support such a friend?
Besides, Fang Lang's label in the Brazilian army is that he has an American background. Even if he says he doesn't, no one will believe him! Therefore, it is definitely in the interests of the United States to support such a pro-American faction.
"I heard that the Brazilian Expeditionary Force wants us to support a destroyer this time, and you will be the captain, right?"
"Yes, General. I am very honored to be able to fly an American destroyer and fight with the United States. Victory will surely belong to us!"
Commodore Jackson looked at Fang Lang in astonishment. Was this still the guy who didn't want to be the destroyer captain yesterday? Could it be that he was replaced overnight?
Fortunately, it is in the interests of the United States to have Fang Lang serve as the captain of the destroyer, and given the relationship between Jackson and Fang Lang, he will not jump out to dismantle Fang Lang's plan at this time.
"Very good, Fang, thank you for coming. I believe you will soon become the captain of Brazil's most advanced destroyer. I hope you can form your own team as soon as possible, go to the United States for training, and come back to fight as soon as possible."
With General Chambers' nod, Brazil's receipt of the US-aided destroyers will be a foregone conclusion.
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