After Fang Lang finished talking with his father-in-law in Genoa, he met with the heads of Global Steel and Global Shipbuilding in Genoa, and accompanied by several people, he visited his own steel plant and shipyard.
Looking at the blast furnaces in the steel plant and the slipways in the shipyard, Fang Lang couldn't help but feel excited. He felt that he was digging into the corner of capitalism!
I couldn't help but feel a little proud. Once I integrated the advanced technology and talents of factories in Britain, the United States, Germany and Italy, I would definitely be able to establish my own steel and shipbuilding industry in Brazil.
With containers, container ships, port machinery and docks, will there be a chance to become a shipping king? I am very excited just thinking about it.
After arranging the task of recruiting people and building a new shipyard and steel plant in Brazil with a few people, I treated a few people to a big meal because my father-in-law was present. Some one-stop programs were forced to be cancelled.
After returning to the fleet, Fang Lang directly contacted his father who was far away in Brazil, and asked his father to set up a Fangyuan Group in the name of the family and contact the mayor of São Paulo.
Fangyuan Group intends to establish a joint venture with the United States' Global Steel Company and Global Shipbuilding Company to build a steel plant and a shipyard in Brazil, and seek preferential and supportive policies from the government.
All businesses in Brazil except the media, including cigarette factories, grain and oil, sugar making, real estate, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and fertilizers, will be placed under the management of Fangyuan Group.
As for why Fang Lang arranged to set up another Fangyuan Group instead of investing directly in the name of Global Group, this was a decision he made based on Brazil's later historical situation.
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Before 1964, the Brazilian government had been committed to developing its own national capital, so it supported domestic capital very strongly and was wary of foreign investment.
From the end of World War II to 1964, due to the outbreak of the Cold War, Brazil was repeatedly impacted by two ideologies, and the domestic political situation was turbulent, the economy was stagnant, and inflation was severe.
In fact, it is not suitable for large-scale investment. This is why the Brazilian economy has been stagnant, and after the Brazilian army began military dictatorship in 1964.
Brazil's military began to implement the policy of "military personnel in charge of politics and experts in charge of the economy". Under the management of economic experts, the country began to absorb large amounts of foreign investment.
Only after transforming its original inward-oriented economy into an export-oriented one did Brazil's economy begin to develop rapidly and step onto the stage of a world economic power.
Of course, as a time traveler, Fang Lang believed that history would change to a certain extent with his intervention. However, at the same time, he also deeply realized that the general trend of history was irreversible.
Therefore, he had to be cautious about every decision he made, which was why he finally decided to stay in the army instead of retiring directly to become a capitalist.
The military has too much influence on survival in Brazil. In a country where military coups are common, a consortium without the ability to protect itself is like a giant baby holding a gold ingot and crossing the street, and can be robbed at any time.
Of course, before 1964, the military had always achieved its goal of strengthening the country by supporting civilian politicians. However, when they found that no matter how the civilians were replaced, they were just changing the soup but not the medicine.
They completely lost their patience. Finally, under the instigation of the CIA, they turned the table over and stepped to the front, carrying out a 21-year-long military dictatorship.
This period of military dictatorship was a time when a large amount of foreign capital poured in.
Fang Lang established Fangyuan Group and Global Group, two domestic and foreign joint ventures, which allowed him to flexibly respond to different political environments in different periods. Simply put, during the period when the government was developing national capital, the major shareholder of the joint venture was Fangyuan Group.
When foreign capital was dominant, Global Group was the major shareholder of the joint venture. However, no matter how it changes, it is still Fang Lang's own company.
Moreover, his military background is the best protection for the company. As long as he still has military power, no one dares to touch him.
After explaining the company's affairs, Fang Lang finally had time to calm down and think about the task assigned by General Morais. Fang Lang himself was very positive about joining the Pacific battlefield.
However, when General Chambers said he would ask MacArthur for his opinion, Fang Lang just took it as a polite remark. It was impossible for Chambers to ask the Allied Commander-in-Chief of the Eastern Front for his opinion just because of a Brazilian naval captain.
Success or failure depends on God's will. If General Moraes can really achieve this goal through the Brazilian government, Fang Lang will certainly be happy to see it happen.
Thinking of this, Fang Lang stopped hesitating and contacted Reinhardt directly.
"Fang, have you returned to Italy?"
Reinhardt was obviously very happy to hear the news about Fang Lang. After all, now the two of them were not only comrades-in-arms, but also business partners.
"Yes, my friend, where have you been enjoying the fruits of your victory recently? I heard that the girls in France are very enthusiastic. You can't enjoy it alone."
Fang Lang, who had a rare chance to relax, also started joking with Reinhardt.
Unexpectedly, Reinhardt started complaining.
"Hey! Don't mention it. I've been transferred away."
Reinhardt's words made Fang Lang's heart move. It couldn't be such a coincidence!
"What do you mean? Being transferred at this time? Where are you going?"
Sure enough, Reinhardt's answer did not surprise Fang Lang, so he didn't have to worry about how to lead the topic.
"Pacific Fleet, now we only have the damned little Japan left. After the battle, we can enjoy the fruits of victory in peace."
Fang Lang pretended to be puzzled and said:
"You are doing well in the Atlantic Ocean, why would you be asked to go to the Pacific Ocean?"
Reinhart's answer was very straightforward, without any of the so-called gentlemanly manners that he preferred to beat around the bush when they first met.
"The Americans disliked the Pacific Fleet's low combat effectiveness, inconsistent equipment, and heavy logistical supply pressure, and were reluctant to allow us to join the Pacific battlefield.
Therefore, the Navy Department has transferred all of our American ships to the Pacific Fleet. This will ensure uniformity of equipment! There is no reason to refuse us from joining the Pacific battlefield! "
Fang Lang had already known Reinhardt's answer, so he was not surprised at all. He quietly directed the topic to himself and said:
"I really envy you for having the opportunity to win a prize. I also want to participate in the Pacific battlefield! But I didn't have the chance."
Fang Lang's words touched Reinhardt's heart. To be honest, after Reinhardt's last experience, he had begun to face up to his own abilities and was no longer blindly arrogant.
At the same time, he was very impressed with Fang Lang's ability to command naval battles. Not everyone can achieve such a record in their first naval battle. He could not help but speak solemnly:
"Are you serious?"
Reinhardt's tone made Fang Lang understand that he was concerned. Fang Lang did not hide it and spoke out his thoughts.
"Of course I'm serious! How can I get promoted and make money without fighting? And, you know I'm Chinese, so of course I want to fight the Japanese."
Regarding Fang Lang's statement, Reinhardt believed that he was telling the truth. However, he still reminded:
"Fang, you have to think carefully. The Japanese fight in a completely different way from the Germans. I heard that these people are crazy. There is a kamikaze special attack team, which is full of psychopaths who fly planes directly into warships."
Fang Lang had certainly heard of the Japanese Kamikaze Special Forces. But the Japanese were not afraid of death, so would he be afraid of death? Even if the Japanese did not attack him, he would not let the Japanese go, so he said without hesitation:
"So what? Our anti-aircraft firepower is not for show. Do you think I can't deal with the Japanese?"
Reinhardt could hear Fang Lang's confidence and desire to fight from his tone.
"Of course not. Your command ability is obvious to everyone. Do you really want to participate in the Pacific battlefield?"
Reinhardt's reconfirmation made Fang Lang realize that he was really serious about it. He raised his own difficulties at the right time.
"How could this be false? I have already requested to fight, but the Americans disagreed."
Since Fang Lang has already asked for a fight, he must be serious about it. Thinking of Fang Lang's amazing performance on the battlefield, Reinhardt directly invited him:
"If you are willing to join the Pacific Fleet, I can speak for you. My father has a good relationship with Admiral Fraser of the Pacific Fleet."
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