Naples, Italy

As the largest city in southern Italy, Naples has always been known for its rich history, culture, art and cuisine.

The city has a rich history, dating back to the 7th century BC and has passed through several kingdoms and principalities, making it a rare cultural treasure for mankind.

It's just that Shepard didn't come here for tourism or cultural edification, because in addition to being a cultural treasure, Naples is also home to the U.S. Navy's Sixth Fleet.

"Well, CIA Agent John Shepard? I don't know why you're coming to Naples?"

In front of the gate of the naval base, the officer on duty looked at the documents with a suspicious expression.

Europe is different from the United States, as the front line of confrontation, it is still quite sensitive to people in special positions such as secret agents.

As for why you want to use a CIA certificate, it is naturally to reimburse the travel expenses, otherwise Shepard is really too lazy to take this thing!

"Uh, Mr. Captain, look at my last name, does it sound familiar?"

Shepard was rather speechless and pointed to the papers, while the officer on duty was confused.

"I'm asking where you came from, why did you show me my last name?"

"Have you ever heard this last name in the fleet?"

"That's definitely not ......."

The officer on duty immediately froze in his head, and then began to get up with Abba Aba.

"Well, who are you and the deputy commander?"

"That's my grandfather!"

Shepard tapped on the various health products and gifts piled up in the back row of his own before replying.

"I'm sorry, sir, I don't know! You should have told me sooner!"

"I love surprises!"

"I still can't let you in, though, I have to confirm your identity!"

"Then call the old man directly!"

Shepard raised his eyebrows and pouted at the guard on duty.

Then the officer on duty made a confirmation call, and then, within five minutes, a jeep roared to the door.

"Stand up!"

After seeing the driver, the guards at the door and the officer on duty immediately stood upright, after all, no one expected that the deputy commander of the fleet would personally drive over to pick up people.

"Disbanded, hard work!"

The old man, dressed in regular clothes and sunglasses, looked full of energy, and after he returned the salute to the guards, he grabbed Shepard's head.

"Good boy, your brother knows how to give me some greeting cards and gifts for the New Year's holidays, what about yours?"

"Here I am, General!"

Shepard didn't dare to fight back when he was locked by the strongman, so he could only pat the other party's shoulder and signal that he would admit defeat, and the old man also knew that it was not good to mess around at the gate of the base, so he immediately moved Shepard and the gifts he brought to his car.

"Let's put this car here first, let's go!"

Perhaps because his grandson, who he hadn't seen for a long time, came to visit him, the deputy commander simply skipped his shift and took Shepard home.

"Uh, what if the Soviets call while you're away?"

"It's okay, the Germans will buy us time, and don't forget where we are, John, this is Naples, the Mediterranean, it's really something, we can board the ship and run away in thirty minutes!"

"Ahh

Shepard raised his eyebrows, the old man's words still sounded quite right, but maybe a little hell.

"Shouldn't you board a battleship and command your subordinates to fight the Soviets to the death?"

"That's the Pacific Fleet and the Atlantic Fleet!"

The old man poured a glass of fine wine for the two of them, and after drinking it all, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

"That's good, you're here, I can be lazy!"

Shepard said with a smile in his eyes.

"But I heard from a certain commodore that you have a small banquet for three days and a big banquet for five days in Italy

, NATO officers take turns to invite you to dinner, and the wine you drink is thousands of bottles!"

"That's to blame for his lack of ability!"

The old man rolled his eyes, of course he knew who Shepard was referring to, after all, there were only a few people in the navy in the family.

The old man knew what Shepard was doing, but naturally he still wanted to hear what Shepard himself said, and Shepard had nothing to hide, so he immediately shook off what he had done in the past few years.

However, Shepard did not rush to say about the Admiralty, after all, the prototype car has not yet been completed, and it is too early to say that it is a little too early.

"Military contractor, sounds good, what, when I retire, arrange a place for me too!"

"It's not impossible, you can even recruit a few more, and the sea, land and air are all recruited! Then set up a professional consulting library to provide customers with professional military business consulting!" ap.

Shepard nodded, it's not that the old man said that, he actually really plans to make one, and this is not a precedent, because there is really a company in the United States that does this, and the name is very straightforward and concise, it is called Military Career Resources Corporation, or PRI for short, which was established in the mid-eighties.

This company is full of retired officers and non-commissioned officers, from generals to ordinary sergeants, and even people nicknamed the Little Pentagon.

"But that's why you want to retire and don't think about going up one liter?"

"Yes, but it's hard to go any further!"

The old man shook his head, it is not easy for ordinary people to reach the position of fleet commander, and then go up to the Admiralty and the Ministry of Defense, and at that level, they can already be regarded as engaged in politics, which can not be squeezed into it just by relying on the past to the military industry and resume.

"Then I'll have to try, maybe I can help or something!"

Shepard is serious, after all, political ecology is like this.

"Then I'm looking forward to that day!"

Then the two chatted about the recent situation of their families and some recent international news, because they are both key politicians, and the old Shepard is very rare to have a good time, after all, since he was a child, Shepard's mouth cannon has not lost much, and now he is exchanging opinions with the old man, which is not lagging behind.

The two talked until seven o'clock in the evening, and then went to the restaurant in the nearby harbor to settle dinner, and then walked down the road again, and then the old Shepard said to Shepard with a smile.

"You kid came to see me, what did you encounter? Say, grandpa, I still have the ability to do something for you!"

"Your old man is still as vicious as ever!"

Shepard smiled, and then said directly.

"It's not a big deal, it's just that I have a business estimated at around 10 million, and I want you to help me run a relationship with the Admiralty!"

"Admiralty, when did you get involved with warships?

"It's not a warship, it's a tank!"

"Tanks? Those fourth-class people?"

The old man looked distressed.

"How did you get involved with those mud legs!"