Colonel Parisi's ability is definitely not a problem, as can be seen from the idea he gave Fang Lang. Although, the size of the Brazilian Expeditionary Force Navy is not large, and there is little combat effectiveness.

However, being able to be transferred to be responsible for the management of the expeditionary force and navy will certainly not be a general person. Therefore, Fang Lang really felt a little sorry for his retirement.

After thinking about it, he said:

"You're in the prime of life, so you can't start enjoying retirement so early. You are from the navy, how about we invest in opening a fishing company in Alegre, buy a hundred fishing boats, go out to sea to fish, catch lobsters.

By the way, you can continue to be your own naval commander, how about it? ”

This is really what Fang Lang just thought of, and it is suitable for Parisi's work. After all, Brazil has a long coastline, and with the Atlantic Ocean in the middle of nowhere, you can't say anything without reaching out to the ocean!

"Huh! That's a good idea! I have no problem with management. However, so many fishing boats can replenish a lot of seafood, and we Brazilians do not have a high demand for seafood! ”

Brazil has more than 7,000 kilometres of coastline, the 16th largest in the world, and accounts for 20% of the world's freshwater resources.

Fishery resources are abundant, with more than 2,500 species of fish. But Brazilians, who are free and enjoy life, have special requirements for food, and they like to eat a lot of meat, and it is fitting to describe Brazilians as "no meat, no joy".

Steeped in a culture of immigrants for a long time, Brazil has developed a unique food habit, in which black bean rice, tapioca bread and Brazilian barbecue are the protagonists.

Except for some seafood that is eaten in coastal areas, seafood is basically rare in inland areas. This is somewhat similar to the situation in China.

However, Fang Lang has never thought about how much seafood he wants to sell in Brazil, and the real seafood consumers have always been European and American countries.

"What does it matter! We can make chilled or canned food and sell it to the European and American markets! It's a good business to make dollars. You don't have to worry about sales, I'll solve it. How? Interested in trying. ”

Fang Lang's proposal, Colonel Parisi was really a little tempted, he himself is an old navy, he has been floating in the sea all his life, and it must be a little uncomfortable to suddenly ask him to return home to be a farmer.

Just as the two were about to continue talking, Parisi's adjutant came in and reported:

"Sir, Rear Admiral Crook from the Admiralty is almost here."

"Oh! Fang, then let's go down together to greet you! ”

With that, Colonel Parisi stood up and stood up.

Fang Lang also got up after him, and after tidying up the folds on his military uniform, he strode to the door to greet him.

Not long after the two arrived at the door, they saw three black Buick sedans drive out of the door.

A major officer got out of the passenger seat of the middle car, nodded to the two, and opened the rear door.

Colonel Parisi and Fang Lang hurriedly stood up and saluted.

I saw a white major general with gray hair and about fifty years old walking out of the car, although Mr. Major General is white, but the complexion of his skin looks a little modern tanning, a pair of gold-rimmed glasses makes people look a little Sven, but the straight back makes it easy to see the person's military background.

Colonel Parisi was the first to speak:

"General Crook, good morning! It's been a great journey! ”

Major General Crook stretched out his right hand and shook Parisi, nodded and said:

"Good morning, Colonel Parisi! This is Major Fang Lang! ”

As he spoke, he looked at Fang Lang who was standing aside.

Fang Lang also said loudly:

"Report to Your Excellency General, I am Fang Lang, captain of the Expeditionary Force Navy, the Captain of the Expeditionary Force. Welcome to your arrival! ”

After General Crook heard Fang Lang's words, he laughed and said:

"Fang, you're really young! Let's go in and say. ”

As he spoke, he stretched out his hand and shook Fang Lang fiercely. pulled Fang Lang and began to walk towards the office building.

Fang Lang hurriedly followed, and after General Crook let go, he was one position behind and walked towards the office building.

Colonel Parisi led the way and quickly led everyone to a conference room that had been set up. There were already more than twenty officers seated in the conference room, most of them were lieutenant-level officers, except for five officers who were colonel-level officers.

This should be all the officers of the entire Brazilian Expeditionary Force Navy.

With a standing command, everyone stood upright.

General Crook came to the main seat, looked at the people in the room, pressed his hand down, and motioned for everyone to sit down. Everyone sat down with a sigh.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I have come here today to announce three things to you. First of all, we would like to congratulate our Rear Admiral Fang Lang of the Brazilian Expeditionary Force, who was promoted to the rank of colonel by the Brazilian Admiralty. Let us all applaud and congratulate! ”

Everyone's eyes suddenly looked at Fang Lang, and there were shock, admiration, envy, and jealousy in their eyes.

Although Fang Lang had expected it, when this moment really came, Fang Lang still felt excited, and quickly got up and stood up, and saluted everyone.

The major officer who followed General Crook came to Fang Lang's side and stood still with a gift box in his hand. Major General Crook also walked over, picked up the rank of colonel on the gift box, and personally pinned Fang Lang to the neckline.

"Colonel Fang, thank you for your excellent performance in the European competition, your achievements. Let the world pay attention, and let all Brazilian soldiers be proud and proud. I hope you can continue to work hard and achieve better results. ”

After speaking, he saluted Fang Lang.

Fang Lang also hurriedly returned the salute and said:

"Thank you and the country for your trust, I will definitely live up to my mission and create more brilliance."

After the salute, Crook smiled and shook Fang Lang's hand again, and gently patted Fang Lang's arm with his left hand. A young man, I'm very optimistic about your expression. Make others envious.

After the conferment was completed, General Crook returned to his throne and took out a document again:

"Then let's announce the second thing, everybody stand!"

With a "bang", all your officers in the conference room stood up and looked at General Crook with a serious face.

And General Crook looked around for a week and read it out loud:

"Order, with immediate effect, to appoint Colonel Fang Lang as the commander of the First Fleet of the Brazilian Navy, responsible for the formation and management of the overall work of the First Fleet.

Decree, Ministry of Defence and Ministry of the Navy of the Federative Republic of Brazil, June 1, 1945. ”

After the reading, General Crook turned the letter of appointment over and made it public to everyone. Then his hands were handed over to Fang Lang, who was already fighting.

For this appointment, General Moraes has also disclosed it to Fang Lang in advance, including Colonel Parisi.

However, the other officers at the scene didn't know it, and couldn't help but turn their eyes to Fang Lang. After all, no one knows how big the Brazilian Navy's First Fleet is and what kind of scale it is.

And Fang Lang himself doesn't know now, so he definitely can't answer for everyone. After receiving the letter of appointment, Fang Lang didn't say anything, just saluted and said loudly:

"Yes, General!"

Immediately afterward, without waiting for Fang Lang to sit down, General Crook took out an order again and read it out loud:

"Order, the commander of the First Fleet, official Lang, to lead all the warships of the First Fleet to Saipan before July 1, join the US Fifth Aircraft Carrier Battle Group, and participate in the Pacific War.

Decree, Ministry of the Navy of the Federative Republic of Brazil, June 1, 1945. ”

After saying that, he showed the order to everyone again, and handed his hands to Fang Lang, who was still standing in place.

This order was completely beyond Fang Lang's expectations. Didn't it say to join the British Pacific Fleet? Why is it now a battle sequence to join the US Navy again!

It seems that there have been a lot of twists and turns in the past two weeks! However, this is none of Fang Lang's business, as long as you are sure that you can participate in the Pacific War.

I couldn't help but shout loudly in my heart:

"Gou Ri's little devil, your grandfather Fang is here. Lao Tzu is going to step on Mt. Fuji. ”

You can't show it on your face, and you can't force the excitement in your heart. After a standard military salute, in as calm a tone as possible, he said loudly:

"Yes, General!"

Next, what General Crook said specifically, Fang Lang was completely unclear, because his mind was full of excitement about being able to ride Mount Fuji.

When the meeting ended, everyone came up to shake hands with him and say goodbye, and he was in a trance the whole time. After all the people had left, he was ready to leave with them.

As soon as he reached the door, he was grabbed by Colonel Parisi before he reacted.