The next morning, Emmons held talks with Montero, the actual controller of the Brazilian army.

In order to give the other party a magnificent atmosphere, he first told the other party about the weapons and equipment that the Joint Association had prepared to aid Brazil. When he heard that there were 2 cruisers, 4 destroyers and 2 Army divisions, Montero smiled and said that he would fight with the Germans to the end and vowed to recover the lost territory.

"But ground forces alone are not enough, we need air cover." Montero suggested, "Your country can send more aviation forces to Brazil."

"We will do this," said Emmons. "I brought 300 aircraft this time, but the aviation base in Rio is too far away, which is not conducive to our army's combat."

“I have agreed to choose a site for your army’s open base in St. Paul.”

"Sao Paulo is not good either. It's more than 800 kilometers away from the rebel state, and we want to be closer."

“Which one did you choose?”

"Florianopolis, the capital of Santa Catarina, near the rebellious state."

"Well... will it be too close?" Montero smiled awkwardly, and then said, "We are facing too much pressure on the enemy. The state's defense forces have been repelled by the Germans..."

Emmons thought, what kind of repulsion is obviously a scare away? But he still showed a sympathetic attitude on his face and said, "I have also considered this issue. We plan to let your country's expeditionary force deploy in this state, and then quickly build an airport and advance aviation base, and then launch a counterattack for this base."

"But there is only one division in the Expeditionary Force, which is probably not enough."

"We will send 2-3 divisions and enough aviation forces to come."

"How long does it take to wait?" Montero sighed. "Now the people of the southern states are volatile. Germans and Italians are causing trouble every day, I'm afraid..."

"How is the expeditionary force deployed in early June? As for our army..." Emmons thought for a while and said uncertainly for a time, "It is estimated that it will be completed in early July."

"Thank you for your country's great help..." The two people with their own worries ended the meeting.

Before Emmons set off, he received news: In order to prevent the worst situation from happening, President Roosevelt instructed Marshall to formulate a combat plan, that is, once the matter reaches a dangerous state, he can quickly and preemptively send troops to control the entire territory of Brazil and ensure the safety of the backyard. Originally, this plan was left to the shelves after Brazil joined the Allies, but now the situation has changed drastically. Truman once again instructed that this strategy is necessary for further research and deployment, and is scheduled to be implemented by Lieutenant General Clark.

Lieutenant General Clark is not good for war. Ten Clarks are not as good as one Patton, but when it comes to diplomacy and conspiracy, Patton is not good, and ten Pattons are not as good as one Clark. Therefore, this time, the South American Army has set up two commanders, one deputy and two commanders. The older Clark is the commander on the surface, responsible for coordinating and negotiating with all parties, while Patton is the commander secretly, used to lead the troops to fight. Both of them think this arrangement is strange, but since the Joint Conference and Marshall consider this, they can only follow it.

As for Montero, he certainly has his considerations.

He is different from Vagas. He never believed that the United States was sincerely aiding Brazil. The reason why he changed his pro-Germany position was entirely due to the United States providing military aid. In other words, Vagas was for his own position and believed that the United States and Germany could win would depend on whoever could win. Otherwise, it would not be difficult to explain the motivation of many projects. In the summer of 1940, Vagas decided to build a new large modern steel plant in Brazil. At the same time, he negotiated with the United States and Germany at the same time. The Krupp proposed a better plan. Vagas also always said that he would choose Germany to cooperate. However, when Germany failed in the Battle of Britain, Vagas believed that Germany could not win the war, so he immediately changed his attitude and finally signed a contract with the United States.

In May 1941, as the Bismarck sank in the North Atlantic, Vagas believed that the main force of the German naval force was almost destroyed, so he announced that Brazil and the United States would conduct joint maritime patrols and escort. After the outbreak of the Pacific War, Brazil's position was further shaken with the US military. When the United States won a major victory in Midway, Brazil finally made up its mind to declare war on Germany on August 21, a few days before Hoffman crossed.

At this stage, although the war is still in progress, anyone can see that the situation in the Allied forces is already very bad.

In the afternoon of the same day, Montero listened to his confidant's secret report: "Although the United States repeatedly stated that it would support us, as far as we know, the US military cannot provide any strength in the short term... The US Navy was defeated by Japan and Germany for a long time, and now it is unable to compete with the axis. The so-called deployment in early July is a complete excuse. Now the US military is laying out on the front lines of Colombia, Venezuela and Guyana..."

Montero raised his brow: "Do you think Americans are ready to lose us?"

"At least, the confidence in defending us is insufficient."

Montero nodded: Emmons was not confident today and he also saw that if the other party was tough enough, Sao Paulo's base could be used as a base for launching air strikes. The Germans had only more than 100 aircraft and the Americans had at least 400-500 aircraft. Why can't they fight? One of the four aircraft could not fight?

This point he hit the weakness of the US military: Not to mention the Brazilians, even the US military itself would not fight 4 fights 1 aircraft until it was absolutely necessary. Moreover, if you really choose 4 fights 1 aircraft, the Americans would not be able to fight, because the US military's flight institutions were 75% bombers and 25% fighters, and the Germans were just the opposite, with fighters accounting for 75% and bombers 25%. If you fight hard, how could the US Army Air Force, which flies 800 degrees kilometers each time, be the elite opponent of the German army? That is basically a replica of the Guadalcanal aviation war.

"What's going on in the secret negotiations with Frank?"

"If our country joins the axis, he is willing to support you as the head of Brazil and can enjoy the same treatment as Argentina. Germany will send an officer team to Brazil. The relevant weapons and equipment can be traded with our agricultural and sideline products and minerals, and Germany will give credit limits." The other party hesitated and said, "The status of the American Republic may not be changed, but the other three southern states Germany still agrees to remain in the Brazilian framework, but requires autonomy; as for our relationship with the La Plata Group, Germany will come forward to coordinate."

"Do you think the Germans can win?"

A few confidants looked at me, and I looked at you, and finally said, "Yes!"

"I don't ask about Europe, I'm asking about Brazil."

"This..." Several people hesitated for a moment, "Germany has strong combat power and the United States has many troops, so it's hard to say for the time being..."

"You guys get ready and let the Expeditionary Force fight with the Germans."

"General..." a confidant advised him, "It is impossible to defeat. The famous Flying Fortress Armored Division opposite him. This is one of the troops that knocked Americans out of shit in Africa. We don't have to try it."

"How can these people who have been brainwashed by Americans know the strength of the German army without fighting?" Montero sneered. "Now, many people, including Vagas, still have unrealistic fantasies about the United States. I want them to be sober. Anyway, they don't listen to me, so how can they keep it?"

According to the agreement between Brazil and the United States, the Brazilian Expeditionary Force did not go to the battlefield as an independent force, but was completely under the jurisdiction of the US military. Not only transporting equipment and supplies, but even mail and allowances were responsible for the US military. It was originally stipulated that the entire Brazilian navy was also placed under the command of the US Atlantic Fleet for unified command. In Montero's view, this army was completely alienated, and it was not the Brazilian Expeditionary Force, but more like the American Brazilian Expeditionary Force.

The Brazilian military and political circles have always had a battle between mixed-race and continental factions. Although both are mainly white (blacks, yellow people and other colored people are not mainstream in military and political circles). The former holds the first argument in the Americas, and the latter holds the first argument in Europe. After claiming to be a noble, he is still immersed in his yearning for the European royal family (Portugal was once the Brazilian suzerain state) and looks down on the nouveau riche. Montero is a typical representative of the continental faction. What is very interesting is that the Brazilian Navy has always followed the British and the United States, so it has always been the mixed-race faction in power. However, after the main ships of the Brazilian Navy were all wiped out by the Axis Navy, the mixed-race faction has no energy anymore.

Since Montero decided to do something big, he naturally had to weaken all opposition forces. As for fictionalists like Vagas and dictators, Montero believes that he has some way to deal with him.

Just the day after Emmons arrived in Brazil, Rudolph Hess, a veteran of the National Socialist Party who had been imprisoned in Britain for three years and served as deputy head of state, was escorted by the Duke of Hamilton, and more than 60 German pilots who were more or less injured, returned to Belgium in a British frigate.

"Mr. Deputy Head of State, the peace you are looking forward to is likely to be realized."

"I hope so." Hess smiled slightly, "Thank you for your care over the past few years, I will report your sincerity to the Head of State."

That afternoon, Ribbintrov reported to Hoffman: "That lunatic, he is back..."

Hoffman nodded and said quietly: "I understand. I have asked Comrade Goebbels to pick him up."

"First of the People, you..."

"I really know what kind of person Churchill is and what kind of personality he is. He is definitely the kind of person who doesn't cry without seeing the coffin." Hoffman smiled, "As for Hess... hahaha, the weather is really good today."

Hess was once prominent in Germany as the deputy head of state, but the war overshadowed him personally and thought that managing party affairs was boring and no longer a very important position. Facing the important positions of Gorene, Ribbentrop, Himmler, Goebbels and the generals, Hess felt both disappointed and jealous, so he embarked on an adventure to England.

Hoffman was a little worried, fearing that Hess, who knew the head of state, would make all kinds of unfavorable remarks when he saw him, but when he saw Hess, he knew that the man in front of him had not changed his loyalty to him.
Chapter completed!