Chapter 1320: Chapter 451: Seventh District Commander (Part 2)
This is a very complex matter.
Donnie’s strong support for Herbert Hoover resulted in Café Jackson becoming one of the Cabinet Ministers after Hoover became President of the United States. But if any more arrangements were made, it would break the established rules.
Such matters, Congress, the financial groups, and the military would not agree with.
At most, in certain matters, Herbert Hoover would be more inclined toward Donnie.
This is also why when Coolidge was President, why Attorney General John Sargent could choose not to align with Donnie.
Henry Dale was confused; just now, his boss clearly said that William Donovan couldn’t become the Attorney General, but now he’s saying he can’t prevent it?
“If this person can’t become your true friend in the future?”
“If not a friend, then an enemy!” Donnie casually replied.
Henry Dale understood Donnie’s meaning.
“Make arrangements, we need to return to Atlantic City!”
Originally, Donnie just wanted to arrange things ahead of time for the Coast Guard regarding the Turks and Caicos Islands, but Jermaine Sara emerged.
Donnie went with the flow and resolved the issue of the early retirement of the Florida-class battleship. Now, having the Florida-class battleship undoubtedly strengthens the maritime power of United States Logistics. As for the islands of Turks and Caicos, they should experience what it’s like to face a strategic strike!
However, there are still some things to prepare for.
For example, the Florida-class battleship needs to be transported to Trident Shipyard, firstly for modification, and secondly for Trident Shipyard personnel to study the weapons on board.
The weapons on the Florida-class battleship won’t be dismantled, but the ammunition needs to be self-developed!
These tasks are to be handled by Trident Shipyard.
“Yes!”
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Donnie returned to Atlantic City, which made one person very happy.
That person was Samuels Spencer, the Coast Guard’s Atlantic Area commander!
Previously, during the handling of Jermaine Sara’s matter, Samuels Spencer knew his stance had made Donnie unhappy.
But Samuels Spencer also had his own support, which was his position. In this position, he believed his status might not match Donnie Block, but wouldn’t be far off.
But now, with Donnie Block’s slight intervention, the Sara family was completely expunged from Florida, and even Bernard, the commander of the Florida-class battleship whom Spencer had to fear, was imprisoned. Plus, the Florida-class battleship, Spencer’s support, now became Donnie’s private property.
All these things were showing Samuels Spencer that his previous reliance wasn’t valid at all with Donnie!
Therefore, even before Donnie returned to Atlantic City, Spencer arrived first to express his attitude, hoping to erase the previous bad impression in Donnie’s mind.
“Mr. Spencer, hadn’t you already returned to headquarters? Why are you back again?”
Donnie met with Samuels Spencer in his office!
Samuels Spencer was half-seated on the sofa, his body slightly leaning towards Donnie, with a bright smile: “I specifically came to congratulate Mr. Block and also to express my apologies. I hope Mr. Block won’t hold the previous matters against me!”
Donnie laughed loudly and said, “Mr. Spencer, what are you saying? We are good friends; there’s only camaraderie between us, nothing to be discontent about. You’re thinking too much!”
Samuels Spencer couldn’t grasp Donnie’s true intentions and continued to smile apologetically.
Donnie said, “Mr. Spencer, Jermaine Sara committed suicide out of guilt, leaving a vacancy in the position of Coast Guard’s Seventh District commander. While in Washington, I discussed this matter with Minister Andrew, and we both agreed this is a matter for the Coast Guard itself. The successor for Jermaine Sara’s position should be decided by you. However, we both believe this person should have indomitable qualities, only such a person can regain the credibility crisis Jermaine Sara brought to the Coast Guard, don’t you think?”
Samuels Spencer felt conflicted. Donnie’s words, naturally, couldn’t be taken at face value. Spencer already understood, that despite the formal words saying the Seventh District commander’s position was to be decided by him, the actual meaning was that this position would be given to Donnie’s people!
Donnie leaned back on the sofa; the Coast Guard’s Seventh District commander’s position had to be handed to someone trusted. With the Turks and Caicos Islands matter on the agenda, this position was too important for Donnie.
Miami is the closest U.S. city to the Turks and Caicos Islands, and the Coast Guard’s Seventh District happens to cover this region.
Samuels Spencer didn’t take long to decide.
Giving up the Seventh District commander’s position was undoubtedly hard for Spencer, but the current situation spoke for itself. If he wanted to continue having a cooperative relationship with Donnie, he must relinquish the position.
“Mr. Block, to be honest, after the Jermaine Sara incident, I’ve already started to doubt my own judgment. If possible, please help me, Mr. Block. I have unwavering faith in your perspective!”