Seeing that although Lieutenant General Chambers agreed with what he said on the surface, he was constantly reminding him not to act on his own and to safeguard the interests of the United States, Fang Lang was both angry and amused.
He was angry because this was clearly a criticism of Fang Lang's behavior, or in other words, it was meddling in Brazil's foreign policy, although Fang Lang knew that Brazil's current diplomacy was basically consistent with that of the United States.
But you blatantly asked us to abide by your rules, which made Fang Lang very unhappy.
What's funny is that the other party's nervousness is entirely due to the other party's imagination of his own actions. He even suspects that because he immigrated from his hometown, he has close ties with the Chiang Kai-shek government and may have come to support the other party.
However, the other party's attitude also indirectly illustrates what the current US foreign policy is toward its home country. Chiang Kai-shek should have been temporarily locked up in a small dark room by the US government for reflection.
Fang Lang, who had something in mind, seemed to be curious and asked tentatively:
"Oh! I thought the United States was fully supporting Chiang Kai-shek's regime! It seems that the situation is a little different from what I imagined."
Lieutenant General Chambers breathed a sigh of relief after hearing Fang Lang's words. He heard the answer he wanted to hear from Fang Lang's words. Obviously, Fang Lang did not deny the other party's purpose of coming to support Chiang Kai-shek, but this was obviously a decision made after the other party made a wrong judgment on US policy.
If they want to make adjustments now, it is still not too late. Fortunately, after learning that the Brazilian Navy was coming to visit Hong Kong, they took it upon themselves to invite the other party to come to Japan for supplies.
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Otherwise, if the other party barges directly into the conflict between the two parties, it will not end well.
Lieutenant General Chambers, who had figured this out, coughed twice and said:
"Ahem... ahem... how should I put this? Of course we support Chiang Kai-shek's government, but the current situation is that they are too useless. The entire country's territory has fallen into the hands of the enemy. Their defeat is only a matter of time.
Unless the United States intervenes directly, everything will be a foregone conclusion. But the current situation is that our focus is on Europe, and we simply do not have the extra energy to invest in Asia. "
Chambers's meaning did not exceed Fang Lang's expectations, but he could not help but show a hint of indignation and said:
"So, you're saying that the U.S. government intends to recognize this emerging regime in the Far East, is that right?"
Chambers had no doubt about Fang Lang's indignation. After all, they were all countries in the capitalist camp, and now America's allies were following the United States in confronting the Soviet Union. It was normal for Brazil's little brother to feel dissatisfied when he heard that the United States was planning to recognize this country that was obviously a little brother of the Soviet Union.
“General Fang… this situation is a little complicated. If you look closely, you will find that this emerging country in the Far East actually has a lot in common with Yugoslavia in Europe. Their victory was not achieved with the support of the Soviet Union.
Instead, they relied entirely on their own efforts to defeat powerful opponents. Such a regime will not be easily manipulated by others. This gives us an opportunity. Do you understand what I mean?"
"You mean this country will not side with the Soviet Union, but will seek help from the United States like Yugoslavia did?"
Lieutenant General Chambers looked at Fang Lang, who had an expression of disbelief, and an unfathomable smile appeared on his face.
"Who can say for sure? As far as I know, the iron father of the Soviet Union is a guy with a very strong desire for control. A Yugoslavia that didn't obey his orders already made him furious. If a little brother who just gained independence also showed a strong sense of self-awareness, do you think he would be able to accept it?"
After hearing General Chambers' words, Fang Lang did not speak immediately. He seemed to be carefully digesting the meaning of the other party's words. After a long while, Fang Lang slowly raised his head, looked at the other party and said:
"So, if this emerging regime is willing to lean towards the United States, you are ready to completely abandon the Chiang Kai-shek government, right?"
Lieutenant General Chambers did not expect that Fang Lang was still concerned about how the United States would deal with Chiang Kai-shek's regime. If anyone dared to say that there was no relationship between Fang Lang and Chiang Kai-shek's regime, Chambers would not believe it even if he was beaten to death. It seemed that the purpose of the other party's visit this time was to provide support to Chiang Kai-shek, and there was no doubt about that.
General Chambers, who understood this, felt that everything was under control, a joyful feeling that came from an intellectual victory, which made him feel comfortable like never before.
"Of course not. Chiang Kai-shek is our staunch ally. We will certainly not leave him alone. As for how to coordinate the two sides in the end, we will also have to make an assessment based on the development of the situation."
At this point, Fang Lang had a rough idea of the current attitude of the US government, and he couldn't help but sneer in his heart. You have nice ideas, but the world will not revolve around the will of you Americans. Even a young man like me can see through your little tricks, let alone those shrewd old seniors in my hometown.
What you are doing now are all leftovers from what my hometown did thousands of years ago during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. When the time comes, I will reveal what I have learned to them, and then we will see how you end up losing more than you gain.
Although he thought so in his heart, Fang Lang's expression showed some reluctance.
"But the other side is communist after all, while Mr. Chiang Kai-shek is capitalist. Only those who share the same beliefs as us are our true friends. General Chambers should know this!"
Seeing that Fang Lang still seemed a little unwilling, Lieutenant General Chambers was not angry. Instead, he nodded to Fang Lang with admiration and said:
"Haha... General Fang, you really are a good friend.
You are right, only people with the same beliefs can become true friends. Therefore, we and Mr. Chiang Kai-shek are true friends, and we are all very clear about this.
You have to understand that the world is constantly changing, and the situation in the Far East will not remain fixed. Once we have completely resolved the troubles in Europe, we will naturally re-examine the situation in Asia."
Lieutenant General Chambers' remarks undoubtedly clearly stated the true position of the United States. From the beginning to the end, the United States would never really allow the existence of such a huge non-capitalist member country in the Far East.
Hearing this, Fang Lang's eyes unconsciously looked through the car window towards his hometown in the distance. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart that the predecessors in his hometown had obviously seen through the Americans' plans a long time ago, so they endured humiliation in the Soviet Union and finally signed the Sino-Soviet Friendship Treaty with the Soviet Union.
This also means that the Americans' little plan is doomed to fail, and Fang Lang couldn't help but smile.
But his face showed an expression of sudden enlightenment and said:
"Oh! I see what you mean."
"Haha... I'm glad that General Fang understands. Then, I hope General Fang can control his fleet and not add unnecessary variables to the complicated Far East situation, okay?"
At this time, Fang Lang had to be thankful that when he made an appointment to meet his friend from his hometown, the other party did not agree to his suggestion to meet in Shanghai. If they really went to Shanghai to meet, even if he went there by seaplane, the warship would definitely have to sail into the vicinity of the Taiwan Strait.
During this special period, if he was noticed by the US Navy because he led the fleet into the strait and found that there were planes taking off from the warship and heading home, it would arouse the suspicion of the Americans. Although he could find an excuse to get away with it, it would obviously cause some unnecessary trouble.
"General Chambers, please rest assured. After a short rest in Japan, my naval fleet will head directly south to the port city to avoid attracting the other side's attention."
"Haha... General Fang is indeed our good friend. Thank you very much for your understanding. We have prepared a welcome dinner for you at the Navy Headquarters tonight. I hope you can attend."
This so-called welcome dinner was a routine event and was not specially prepared for Fang Lang's arrival. No matter who came here to visit, they would definitely follow a set of standard procedures. After all, the military expenses of the stationed troops in Japan were borne by the Japanese. Fang Lang certainly had no regrets about spending the Japanese money.
"No problem. I would like to thank General Chambers in advance for his hospitality."
Both of them achieved their respective goals, looked at each other in tacit understanding, and then burst into laughter.
I just wonder if Lieutenant General Chambers will still smile as happily as he does now after knowing Fang Lang’s true purpose.
Next, Fang Lang followed Chambers' footsteps and visited and studied the powerful fleet of the US Navy stationed in Japan. Fang Lang also invited US naval officers to visit and study on his warships.
However, since the warships he brought were actually all American products, there was nothing worth visiting for the US Navy, so everyone was just going through the motions.
It was the Gearing-class destroyer, the successor model of the Fletcher-class destroyer equipped by the US Navy, that aroused Fang Lang's interest and he took a closer look. After all, as far as he knew, many of these warships were later converted into missile destroyers, and many of them were still serving in the navies of various countries in the 1980s and 1990s.
After the visit, Fang Lang felt it was just average. It was not even as interesting as the first missile destroyer that was being designed and built at his own shipyard. After all, this ship was not a real missile destroyer.
After the visit, Fang Lang led the officers of the Brazilian Navy to attend the welcome dinner prepared by the Americans. After Fang Lang delivered an enthusiastic speech on behalf of the Brazilian Navy, he had a long private chat with the main generals of the US Navy.
After chatting for a long time, Fang Lang finally had the chance to sit down in a corner with his good brother John Clark, whom he hadn't seen for a long time.
"Fang, you are doing really well now! You are already a major general with real power, and you have an aircraft carrier battle group under your command, but I can only stay in Japan and live a miserable life."
Fang Lang held his wine glass and looked at John Clark, who had gained some weight, and said jokingly with a smile:
"You are a captain in the US Navy, in charge of the logistics of the naval base, a top-notch and lucrative job! I don't know how many people are eyeing your position! You are actually complaining to me that you are just wasting your time. Who would believe me if I told others about it?"
Noticing Fang Lang's concern about his figure, John Clark touched his slightly obvious belly a little embarrassedly.
"Alas! It's because it's a lucrative job that I want to slack off! If I really take everything seriously, it will be easy to offend people. Those guys below all have their own network of relationships. Most of the time, I am just a signing tool."
Fang Lang looked the guy up and down with a playful look, almost writing on his face, "Guess whether I believe your lies or not." Fang Lang believed that the people below had their own network of relationships, but he didn't believe that John Clark was just a simple signing tool.
You have to know that John Clark's father is a veteran in the US Navy. Although he only achieved the rank of rear admiral, it does not mean that this guy has no connections in the US Navy.
When he purchased an aircraft carrier from the United States, the other party directly contacted Admiral Nimitz of the Navy. If you say that such a guy does not have a strong network of relationships in the US Navy, no one will believe it.
What's more, General Clark himself was a knowledgeable and sensible rear admiral. He was able to voluntarily retire during the large-scale military downsizing and exchange the position of colonel in the naval logistics department for his son. Then the position of colonel in the logistics department would no longer be a simple colonel rank, but real power.
Therefore, Fang Lang didn't believe that the other party had no rights. You know, when he first received the warship, it was through this guy that he got it!
Perhaps John Clark was also a little uncomfortable with Fang Lang's gaze, so he quickly looked around. After confirming that no one was paying attention here, he smiled a little awkwardly and said:
"Okay! Okay! This job is indeed very lucrative, but compared to a powerful officer like you, it's not good enough!"
Fang Lang heard this, smiled, patted the other person's arm and said:
"Hehe...you're playing tricks on me, be careful or I'll send your father to stay here permanently to keep an eye on you every day so you don't have the chance to fool around again."
"ah!"
Only then did John Clark realize that his father was now the CEO of God's Whip military contracting company under Fang Lang. The other party was his father's boss and it was possible that he would be sent to Japan to supervise him.
If that were to happen, my good days would be over.
You have to know that Japan at this time was like a paradise for all American soldiers, where they could get whatever they wanted.
What's more, as he is a colonel who controls the logistics of the naval base, naturally, many suppliers and contractors will try their best to please him.
"Brother, we are brothers! You can't trick me like this!"
Seeing the other person's changing expression, Fang Lang couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"Tell me the truth, how many Japanese girls have you taken in in the past two years?"
During this period, there were Japanese comfort stations everywhere near the naval base. If one wanted to open a comfort station nearby, without the approval of John, the American colonel in charge of logistics, it would be hard to say whether the business would be good or not, let alone whether it could be continued.
When John Clark heard Fang Lang's words, he knew that Fang Lang was joking with him. When men discussed women, it was a friendly exchange. Besides, the two brothers had gone out together to experience the services of Japanese girls before.
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