Three days later, four "Ruches Ensign" class warships arrived at Brest Port.
Shire instructed Darlan to take charge of this "reinforcement fleet," and notified him of the main mission while sending the "Oerlikon" anti-aircraft guns to Brest Port.
He followed up with a cryptic message in the telegram: "We only have a leasing relationship with England, no need to take too much risk, understand?"
"Understood, General," answered Darlan, who had recently been promoted to Navy captain during the naval battle.
Darlan is the future Acting Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of the Navy, and Minister of the Interior.
His ability to rise successfully was not only due to his military talent but also because of his political maneuvering.
Thus, after receiving Shire's telegram, he immediately grasped its deeper meaning:
