Fang Lang didn't expect General Morais to have such a big appetite, and couldn't help but secretly smack his lips. But in his heart, he couldn't help but feel a little yearning. If there really was an aircraft carrier fleet, he didn't know if he would have a chance.
Soon, Fang Lang threw this unrealistic fantasy out of his head. He had no experience in the Air Force and probably couldn't command an aircraft carrier fleet. It would be better for him not to be so ambitious.
Moreover, as the head of government, this kind of thing cannot only consider the military level, but also the political and economic levels! Therefore, General Morais's idea is doomed to fail.
As a subordinate, Fang Lang couldn't possibly refute his superior's words! Therefore, Fang Lang could only remain silent, silently chanting the invisibility spell in his mind, just like hoping that the teacher at school would not point to him when asking questions.
Unfortunately, this kind of spell is often not very effective. General Morais once again called on Fang Lang and said:
"Fang Lang, what do you think?"
This made Fang Lang's scalp numb. Shouldn't you discuss this matter with the senior officials of the Navy? Why do you always ask for my opinion?
Then I thought, that's not right! I'm going to be a naval captain soon, so I'm a high-ranking official in the navy! It seems there's nothing wrong with asking for my opinion!
After thinking for a while, Fang Lang replied directly:
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"If we can have an aircraft carrier fleet, we will become the most powerful country in South America militarily, which is certainly a good thing. However, if we want to maintain the operation of an aircraft carrier fleet, it may be difficult for us to maintain the economic strength of Brazil!"
This problem was obviously overlooked by General Morais. After being raised by Fang Lang, he had to give up his idea. He couldn't just take back a fleet and let it rust at the port!
"Hmm! What you said makes sense. So what kind of fleet do you think we should have? Or what kind of fleet do you want to have?"
It seems that General Morais has not given up the idea of taking over a fleet from the US military, but Fang Lang knows that as missiles become more and more advanced, all current warships will soon be eliminated.
However, naval officers and soldiers need a warship for training. It is best to form an aircraft carrier escort fleet without an aircraft carrier. In this way, as long as they have one aircraft carrier, they can directly become an aircraft carrier fleet.
"If it were me, I would want to build a fleet consisting of one to two cruisers, four to six destroyers and two to three submarines, plus one to two supply ships."
Fang Lang's words made General Morais and Colonel Parisi instantly understand what he meant. Isn't this just an escort formation of an aircraft carrier battle group!
It seems that everyone has the same long-term goal! This is considered a common aspiration! Hello, comrades!
General Morais nodded with satisfaction, and then changed the subject:
"If the United States is unwilling to support us in the Pacific theater, do you still want to participate?"
Is there any need to ask? Of course I want to participate! This is the Horse Trampling Mount Fuji! As an occupying force landing on the Japanese mainland, I want to go even if I pay for it myself!
But this certainly cannot be said to General Morais. However, Fang Lang can also taste some meaning from Morais' words. It is obvious that General Morais also wants to organize the army to participate!
This couldn't help but make Fang Lang wonder. Fang Lang knew that the Brazilian expeditionary force was instigated by General Moraes, and now they want to participate in the Pacific War. What does this mean?
Is Morais really a warmongerer? Does he really like fighting? It's better not to express your opinion in a hurry. Maybe General Morais will arrange for you to participate without you saying you want to!
Thinking of this, Fang Lang pretended to be embarrassed:
"If there is no benefit, there seems to be no need for us to stick to it!"
Hearing Fang Lang's answer, General Morais raised his eyebrow. Young man! You are still too young. You need more experience!
"What benefit do you want?"
"Of course, we need to add a few more warships! Otherwise, it would be useless if we only had one destroyer and one submarine in our hands in the Pacific battlefield!"
"You don't think you'll be able to play a big role when you arrive in the Pacific battlefield!"
"Well, if that's the case, and the Americans don't welcome us, and there's no benefit, there's no need for us to join in the fun!"
"Didn't you just analyze why the Americans didn't want Britain to participate in the Pacific War, but the British insisted on participating? How come you don't understand it now!"
"Oh! I see, you mean the right to speak. But even if we participate in the Pacific battlefield, we won't get much of a say!"
General Morais shook his head, obviously denying Fang Lang's answer. However, he admired Fang Lang very much, so he continued to guide him:
"Don't you say that it is not in the interests of the United States for us to have a strong navy? Do you think it is in the interests of the United Kingdom?"
After a little thought, Fang Lang finally understood what General Morais meant. He looked at him in shock, a little dumbfounded. It seemed that he really underestimated the heroes of the world!
Even a country like Brazil with a generally low cultural level can have such strategic thinking. Fang Lang can't help but admire it. It seems that General Morais is really not a simple soldier!
Looking at Fang Lang's expression, General Morais smiled with satisfaction. Today's harvest was really great! I didn't expect that there would be such an outstanding young man in the Brazilian Expeditionary Force.
The relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom is undoubtedly an alliance, but at the same time, the two countries have their own interests.
Take international status for example, as a long-established world power, Britain has always been in a leading position. However, after being weakened by the two world wars, the world's leadership has clearly begun to shift to the United States.
Can Britain let go easily at this time? Of course not. Therefore, at this time, differences began to arise between the two countries. However, as the United States is Britain's creditor, Britain cannot directly resist.
It is certain that they will secretly hold back. General Morais obviously saw this point. Brazil is now completely on the chariot pulled by the Americans, and they have to listen to the Americans in everything.
However, when Americans treat their little Brazilian brother, they must both use him and guard against him.
General Moraes obviously hoped to participate in the Pacific battlefield through the British, even if it meant nothing, as long as he could establish contact with the British.
Brazil can then seek some of its own interests in the competition with Britain and the United States.
This is why General Morais asked whether it was in Britain's interest for Brazil to have a strong navy. On the surface, there was certainly no benefit. After all, they were both in the Atlantic and might even become competitors.
However, the United States has always regarded the entire Latin America as its own backyard. Does Britain really want South America to become the United States' backyard?
Therefore, it is definitely in the interests of Britain for Brazil to step out at this time. Given the British character of being a troublemaker, they will definitely extend a hand of friendship to Brazil.
Brazil can also take the opportunity to get rid of being a puppet of the United States, which means everyone will be happy!
Although Fang Lang did not answer General Morais's question, General Morais had understood everything from Fang Lang's expression. Without Fang Lang saying anything, General Morais spoke again:
"You have your own connections in England this time, right?"
Fang Lang did not hide the question from General Morais and said directly:
"Yes, the captain of the Harry who was rescued by me during this escort mission was the son of the British Deputy Chief of Naval Staff, Fit Henderson."
Hearing Fang Lang's answer, General Morais couldn't help but sigh that the young man in front of him was really blessed and he was really enviable!
"If that's the case, then you young people can communicate more! I'll ask the government to communicate and coordinate. You go back and prepare. Whether it succeeds or not, we have to try."
Fang Lang had originally given up his grand goal of climbing Mount Fuji on horseback, but he did not expect that it would be brought up again by General Morais and elevated to a higher political level.
The main purpose of this meeting, regarding the ownership of Germany's new submarines, was simply left unresolved.
In fact, it is not that the matter has been left unresolved. Fang Lang has already made his position clear to General Moraes, and General Moraes has not objected.
Sometimes not opposing something is an attitude, and sometimes not opposing it is even supporting it.
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