Dominate South Asia

The wheel of history continues to move forward, and the war between Iraq and Iran finally ended at the end of this year, two years later than in history.

In fact, in the later stages of the Iran-Iraq war, there was no longer much suspense. The land war between the two sides was almost over, mainly the ship attack war at sea.

The war has lasted longer than history. One of the reasons is that the technical assistance from Pakistan and China has led to Iran continuing to maintain their Tomcat fleet, and Iran has the ability to continue fighting. Therefore, in the later stage, Iranian planes visited the skies over Iraq almost frequently, leaving Iraq unable to fight back.

Now, the cruel Iran-Iraq war has finally ended. When it finally ended, the two countries returned to their original national boundaries, which was equivalent to neither side achieving any results. The outcome of this war was a setback of the economies of both sides by 20 years. years, and millions of people were lost.

Iraq suffered 180,000 deaths and 250,000 injuries, with direct losses of 350 billion U.S. dollars and a foreign debt of up to 80 billion U.S. dollars. The war was mainly fought on Iranian soil, and their casualties were even higher, with 700,000 deaths and more than 1.1 million injuries. , 200,000 women have become widows in Tehran alone, Iran owes US$45 billion in foreign debt, and has suffered direct losses of US$300 billion.

War is a double-edged sword, in which both sides are victims.

For Iran and Iraq to accept the mediation of the United Nations and stop this tragic war, the world has expressed high praise and called for the hard-won peace.

Only the arms dealers felt sorry. Without war, there would be no benefits.

This year's winter will soon pass, and 1991 is coming.

The climate in the north is very cold, with dozens of centimeters of heavy snow falling in Moscow. Just like when the Germans attacked Moscow.

The tall Kremlin has also turned into a world covered in silver, like a castle in a fairy tale.

"General Secretary, our reforms this year are still very difficult." In the office, Gorbachev looked at his close comrade-in-arms, Yakolev, secretary of the Central Secretariat, and the other party's words were a little frustrating.

Actively raise funds and invest them in the country. However, it still didn't work. It was like a stone thrown into the water, sinking and never rising again.

Gorbachev has been actively promoting reforms, hoping that through reforms, the country can become stronger, just like China in the East. At this time, China's economy. It has made great strides forward, but the Soviet Union is still treading water.

Gorbachev tapped his hand lightly on the table. Said: "What is going on? After several years, our reforms have had no effect!"

"We have encountered great resistance." Yakolev said: "All this is because a privileged class has appeared in our country. They are below and obstructing our economic reforms."

Privileged class! Gorbachev knew what Yakolev was referring to back then. After Brezhnev came to power, he promoted a large number of cronies, and a privileged class with Brezhnev as the core formed in the Soviet political arena. In particular, Brezhnev also instituted a lifelong system for cadres, and the entire class has been separated from the bottom. It is very common for these people to embezzle, steal, and appropriate state property for themselves. So, during the second half of Brezhnev's reign. The Soviet Union stopped developing and entered a period of stagnation. It was at this time that the Soviet Union's privileged class became fully fledged, with the number of people in this class reaching more than half a million. They controlled every aspect of the country and made it impossible to carry out Gorbachev's plans.

because. Gorbachev's reforms will of course harm their interests! In later generations, with China's economic reforms, how many state-owned enterprises went bankrupt! Rigid and inert state-owned enterprises will inevitably be replaced by dynamic private enterprises. This is something that the privileged class cannot tolerate. Therefore, almost all of Moscow’s reform measures cannot leave Moscow.

"Then do you think we have any better way?" Gorbachev asked.

"We must restrict those privileged classes. The best way is to reform!" Yakolev said: "We are now struggling with economic reforms. We must carry out a series of political reforms. These reforms , just to disperse those privileged classes! We must carry out a series of comprehensive political reform proposals such as democracy, openness, multi-party system, and presidential system.”

Multi-party system! Now, the corruption within the Soviet party has become very serious, so we might as well create a new party, compete with each other, and implement a multi-party system. In this way, those privileged classes will be divided and gradually eliminated! Only by pushing away these resistances can our own reforms continue!

The multi-party system requires them to give up their current leadership position! Hearing this, Marshal Ogarkov frowned immediately: "No, this method will never work! This will cause turmoil in our Soviet Union! This is the foundation of our country!"

Yakolev had already proposed this kind of political reform before, but it was resisted by Ogarkov. If the party loses its leadership over the Soviet army, it will mean unrest in the Soviet Union!

In the past, Gorbachev would have given up the idea upon hearing his resistance, but now Gorbachev said: "Ogarkov, just mind your own territory. Yakolev , you go on."

So, Ogarkov could only hold back his anger and watch Yakov speak out his thoughts.

This was nearly three years later than in history.

In history, in 1988, the Soviet Union had already begun political reforms and introduced a new set of theories. The West applauded and welcomed it, and vigorously promoted Western-style democracy, constantly painting pie in the sky for the Soviets. As a result, when the Soviet building collapsed, all the Soviets found that they had been fooled by the West, and that powerful country no longer existed.

Even in Russia, most people quickly became poor as the ruble depreciated. They all missed the country of the past. Even if Russia is constantly reviving, it will no longer repeat the glory of the Soviet Union at that time. With the eastward expansion of NATO, Russians found that Americans would not regard them as friends, but still regarded them as the biggest enemy, and at the same time, they have stood at their doorstep.

Now, with Gorbachev coming to power, with the help of Muhammad, Gorbachev kicked out Sokolov and others early. The newly appointed Ogarkov firmly supported Gorbachev's economic reforms, while drastically reducing military spending and reforming the army through other means. As a result, the collapse of the Soviet Union was delayed by a few years. However, the general trend of history is irreversible, and Gorbachev still has to take the path of political democratization.

Ogarkov felt a little dizzy. If this set of reforms continued, the country would have to be in turmoil! However, this was not his area of ​​responsibility! He was mainly responsible for the military! He had no say in economic and political reforms!

As a soldier, Ogarkov was very conscious that soldiers did not participate in politics! He only managed the army and was never as aggressive as Ustinov. He was gentle. So, now he was just sulking.

"Marshal Ogarkov, Marshal Ogarkov!" Ogarkov didn't hear the call several times. Finally, the foreign minister next to him pushed him and he reacted.

"Ogarkov, tell me about the progress of the army." Gorbachev said: "The state's funding is decreasing, and the construction of the army cannot be delayed."

"Yes." Ogarkov said: "We have signed a contract with China for 20 Su-34 fighters and a contract with Iraq for 40 Su-27s. These two contracts can maintain the development of our new fighters."

After the Chinese delegation came to Moscow, the military and Sukhoi Design Bureau almost exhausted all means to sell the fighter renamed Su-34. China only ordered 20 and said that it would place a second order after further evaluation. It was originally expected to get 80 to 100 orders from China, but it seems that it is not enough.

The talks with Iraq went well. Although the Iran-Iraq War was over, Iraq ordered a large number of 40 improved Su-27 fighters, which made Marshal Ogarkov very happy. He personally met with the visiting Iraqi military representatives and accompanied them for two full days.

"China only ordered 20?" Gorbachev was also surprised. Now, a large part of the military's expenses come from the sale of weapons. In order to reform, the military has also lost money, and many equipment have been exported.

"Yes, they have already started to produce copycat Tomcat fighters themselves. It seems that they are going to use them as the next generation of main fighters." Ogarkov said.

Needless to say, it must be Pakistan's fault! Ogarkov was also very angry.

"Are there any other aspects?" Gorbachev asked.

"Pakistan is very interested in our ejection seats and our high-thrust engine technology." Ogarkov said: "We are discussing the export of ejection seats, but our high-thrust engines are related to our secrets, so we did not agree to export them."

"Is it used on our new fighters?" Gorbachev asked.

"No, our new fighter planes use more advanced engines." Ogarkov said.

"Then we can export them." Gorbachev said.

Export them? Can we really sell everything? Ogarkov couldn't help but frown. However, the Pakistanis want not only engines, but also technical data and production lines. Of course, if all of these are sold, it will also be a large sum of money. (To be continued ~^~)