USSR 1991

Before Khamenei could speak, he was stopped by Yanayev's gesture, "I don't need any promises or guarantees. After all, you are an old customer of the Soviet military industry. Since you need weapons, then we are willing to reach this agreement." A deal. It's just that you don't need any other weapons than Hail and Sam?"

"Especially weapons that can cause mass destruction to the enemy." Yanayev also threw out the idea of ​​trading chemical weapons. Batches of stock were thrown out.

However, Khamenei's attitude surprised Yanayev. The other party just shook his head, "We don't need chemical weapons yet. If the United States catches the excuse, they will have a chance to launch a war against Iran. Besides, Iran has no strategy. In depth, Iran may not be able to survive for a few days once it is at war with the U.S. military.”

Yanayev was slightly taken aback, this was somewhat different from what Victor had reacted to him at the beginning.Seeing Yanayev's expression of embarrassment, Khamenei added, "Of course, the previous transaction has not expired. We just think that now is not the best time to make a transaction."

Having said that, Yanayev finally came to his senses. Khamenei agreed to Victor's request at the time, but he just wanted to use the power of the Soviet Union and the United States to achieve the goal of making the moderates in the country lose power. The so-called chemical weapons deal was nothing more than a The pretense, to be precise, is the pretense that Khamenei uses to deal with the opposition.

Thinking of this, Yanayev was a little angry, but even he couldn't help admitting that the guy in the white robe in front of him was really a cunning old fox. In this three-nation contest between Iran, the United States and the Soviet Union, Khamenei Under the design, the Soviet Union ended up drawing water from a bamboo basket in vain.However, Yanayev will never allow Iran to play tricks on the Soviet Union.He must let Khamenei know what will happen if he deceives a superpower.

He secretly increased the prices of all weapons and ammunition by about [-]%.To make up for the lost share of the chemical weapons deal is also a small punishment for Iran.

During this visit, Khamenei also purchased a certain number of BMP armored personnel carriers. They hope to increase their military strength. Now the Iranian army is still far away from real mechanization.However, when the price list was presented in front of Khamenei, he was in a bad mood.

"Why is it so expensive? It's almost a quarter higher than the price we agreed on." Khamenei frowned a little dissatisfied. He accused Yanayev of a problem with the manifest, but the other party Such a rebuttal to him.

"Did you forget the price of our supplies? When was the last time Iran purchased our weapons? It's been about five years. The prices of many things have gone up in the past five years, although we are committed to suppressing raw materials Prices are going up, but those things are out of our total control."

If weapons are just a one-time transaction, then consumables are a long-term cooperation.Yanayev calculated that Iran would hold multiple military exercises to show off its strength to the United States, so for Iran, consumables are the most important source of profit.

In Yanayev's plausible reply, Khamenei had no choice but to sign this contract with traps. Of course, a quarter of the price is not very expensive for Iran. The arms of the country are still Soviet-style or China's imitation of Soviet-style weapons. Iran, which lacks its own heavy industry strength, wants to seek development, so it must swallow this somewhat rude request from the Soviet Union.

Yanayev just smiled and watched the other party sign his name on the contract. Who told Iran to break his word first, especially when the other party was still trying to use a big country to achieve its own goals.

"Did you really think that the U.S. would not dare to attack you without chemical weapons? Khamenei, you still underestimated the shamelessness of the U.S. government. When the time comes, there will be an armed conflict between the U.S. and Iran, so don't blame me for saying something beforehand." I remind you." Yanayev said to himself while holding the signed arms transaction contract.

2 Thirty Chapters Betrayal of the Free World

If it was the CIA's wishful thinking that they had concluded a true alliance treaty with China, then the arms trade between China and Iran would be considered a resounding slap in the face for Woolsey.China has used concrete actions to prove to the United States that, look, we are not with you.

This also led to Woolsey having to travel to Congress again to participate in the hearings held by lawmakers.They wanted to know how Woolsey explained China's recent actions. You must know that Woolsey was the first to assure Congress that he could win China into an ally of the United States. This also caused some congressmen to have a sharp turn for the worse. .

As soon as Woolsey stood at the hearing, the congressman began to attack his policy, "Although we have no right to interfere with Commissioner Woolsey's actions, we very much want to know why your wooing plan has a completely different situation. Don't tell me that this is China's own practice and we must respect it, but everyone can see that this is contrary to our policy."

"Besides, China doesn't seem to have cared about the feelings of the United States from the beginning to the end. Could it be that in their eyes, an ally like us is not as good as an enemy of the Soviet Union." Speaking of this, the congressman took off his glasses, took out a white cloth and carefully After wiping it, he sighed deliberately, "It's really going downhill. I didn't expect that even the government would be infiltrated with communist spies."

"Director Woolsey, even if you want to win over China as an ally, you need to pay attention to a certain size." Another congressman replied indifferently, "What's more, what this ally has done is a blatant betrayal of the free world."

Woolsey listened to all the reproaches in silence before expressing his opinion.

"Members, I am very sorry about the China-Iran arms trade, because I think it is difficult for the Chinese side to understand why we are selling arms to Taiwan, Japan and South Korea while declaring ourselves to be China's allies. After we have changed our thinking, it is not difficult to understand the issue of arms sales between China and Iran.”

"So we must reduce arms sales to Taiwan, and even reduce political exchanges with Taiwan, so that the Chinese side will believe that we are mutual allies with it, not enemies who are wary of each other."

As soon as Woolsey finished speaking, the entire meeting was silent. The congressmen stared at Woolsey with wide eyes, as if in front of them was a lunatic who just happened to be the director of the CIA.One of the MPs swallowed and asked, "Mr. Woolsey, are you really American? How dare you say something like that."

"I swear in the name of God, I absolutely love this country more than everyone here." Woolsey's speech seemed plausible, "But we need to win over China to deal with the evil empire of the Soviet Union, even if our allies are separated from our ideology Far, but that doesn't mean we can't work together. Once the Soviet Union collapses, we have nothing to fear from the remaining communist countries. China, Cuba, and North Korea will all be in our pocket. No one dares to fight against the United States , the splendor of liberalism will permeate the world."

"And I swear, China will pay the price for its behavior this time." Woolsey's eyes flashed with flames of vengeance, and he could not forgive China's "betrayal" behavior.

Looking at Woolsey's resolute eyes and her impeccable answer, a member of Congress supported his forehead and replied helplessly, "My God, why do I feel that there is a traitor to communism in the US government?"

National Security Adviser Anthony Lake, White House Chief of Staff James Baker, Secretary of Defense Les Aspin, and President Mario gathered to discuss a retaliation plan against China that Woolsey had proposed.Because this plan was so frightening, President Mario had to gather three other top minds in the White House to discuss the feasibility of this plan.

"We are going to hijack a Chinese freighter and lie about the weapons of mass destruction inside?" Aspin, the newly appointed Minister of Defense, expressed great surprise at this plan. He did not expect that the CIA would become so angry after the plan failed. Direct provocation against a country.

"Yes, although it's a bit risky, I think the feasibility of this plan is very high." President Mario didn't care about how he would react to provoking China.The United States is a person who walks sideways all over the world. Apart from having scruples about the Soviet Union, will it be afraid of China?

"And Director Woolsey of the CIA has even selected the freighter from China, which is the freighter named Yinhe. They usually start from Hong Kong, pass through Singapore, Jakarta, Dubai, Dammam and finally Kuwait. This ship The sailing time of the rear wheel is very irregular, and the customs declaration name given by the goods they loaded is also a chemical. So we do have a fair reason to intercept it in the Indian Ocean and use it to accuse China.”

"If there are no chemical weapons on it, we don't need to apologize." National Security Advisor Reco quickly understood what President Mario meant, "After all, the United States has any reason to suspect that any country may carry weapons of mass destruction." .Likewise, there is the right to search the ships of any nation with impunity."

Reco's words are very much in line with President Mario's wishes. The reason why the United States is rampant is that no country dares to say no to him. Those countries that reject the power of the United States have either become past tense or are moving towards past tense. on the way.

"Minister Aspin, we need the support of the Pacific Fleet. Yes, we need at least two warships and several helicopters to chase and intercept that freighter. At least we need to do some superficial work." Mario's voice became a little sinister at this point. Leng, "Let those people in the Middle East know what it means to fight against the United States. Even on the high seas, our Pacific Fleet still has the power to intercept and arrest you."

"I see, President Mario. We will make arrangements for this. At least this is a very beautiful pursuit." Defense Minister Aspin replied, thinking of such a big move when he first took office, The Minister of Defense was vaguely excited.What's more, although the opponent is an economically powerful country, the strength of the ocean-going navy is still very weak.

At least so far, the U.S. government's face-slapping drama is still very well prepared.It's just that when the elites in Washington consider issues, they always ignore the impact of another country on the situation.

Chapter 231 Collusion between China and the Soviet Union

Woolsey's plan was intercepted by spies lurking in the CIA without accident. He once served as the chief of the counterintelligence section of the Eastern European Division of the Soviet Union in 1985, and was later promoted to the CIA's International Anti-Drug Center. Provided this key piece of information.

Of course, this key piece of information was placed on Yanayev's desk, and he was still the ambitious Soviet president who wanted to surprise the United States.If compared with the plan in Yanayev's mind, Woolsey's plan to hijack and seize the Chinese ship seems to pale in comparison.

After all, Yanayev is planning to let the Soviet Union's Pacific Fleet have a close contact with the US Pacific Fleet in the Indian Ocean region, but now there are two problems before him. One is that his plan must be approved by the Chinese side. The second is that the Soviet Pacific Fleet does not have such a strong endurance. The Soviet destroyers cannot reach the ability to set off from the Far East to the Indian Ocean and then return to the Far East base from the Indian Ocean in one go.Therefore, the Soviet fleet must have a midway supply point to replenish fuel and supplies.

Of course, Yanayev's first thought was China's naval base, which is the only option for the Soviet Union so far.However, this bold plan must obtain the consent of other high-level Soviet Union, such as Comrade Yazov, Minister of Defense.After all, such a plan that may be misfired also needs the consent of other people.

But Yanayev forgot one thing, that is, the thinking of the fighting nation will never be on the same channel as ordinary people. When Yazov heard that he was going to have a close contact with the US Pacific Fleet in the Indian Ocean, he almost raised his hand Raise your hands in favor of this matter.

"We have to teach these arrogant Yankees a lesson and let them know what will happen if they use despicable methods against the Socialist Alliance." Yazov said excitedly, waving his fists. The Soviet Navy has not been shown around the world for a long time. It is the first time he has encountered such a big move in these years, except for the small fight with the Maritime Self-Defense Force in the Japanese Sea.

"Having said that, at least the implementation of such a plan requires the consent of China. If the other party does not agree with our plan, then everything we have done will be in vain." Yanayev's only scruple is that the Chinese side will veto their plan proposal.After all, the Soviet Union just wanted to use China's Yinhe cargo ship to confront the United States once in the Arabian Sea.

It is also equivalent to making countries in the Arab world realize one thing. It is not only the United States that has the right to speak in the Middle East, but also a red empire called the Soviet Union.

"I think the Chinese side will definitely agree to our request, as long as General Secretary Yanayev does not make it too obvious." Yazov suggested, "Our Pacific Fleet can visit India first and stop at their port of Mumbai , and then just quietly wait for the Americans to take the bait.”

"After India replenished fuel and supplies, we also had enough combat power to compete with the Americans in the Arabian Sea. The United States lost to us in the confrontation in the Mediterranean Sea in 1973. Today, 20 years later, they will still be in the We continued to lose to us in the confrontation in the Arabian Sea." Yazov said very confidently.

Next, Yanayev dialed the office number of the commander-in-chief of the Smiryev Navy through the presidential hotline. He informed Smiryev of the conspiracy that the United States was preparing to implement and his plan to deal with the United States.

"If we really go to war with the American fleet, what should we do? Their Pacific Seventh Fleet can provide support at any time, but our Pacific Fleet may be in danger of being cut off from backup." The commander-in-chief of the navy showed another aspect concerns.Smirev has never been worried about going to war with the United States, and even thinking of going to war with the United States, he has a little excitement in his heart.What he worried about was that the Soviet fleet might gain the upper hand in the conflict, and was eventually wiped out by the United States in unfamiliar waters.

"Don't worry, when our first fleet is dispatched, the second fleet will be ready to attack at any time. This is an insurance that we set up to force the US fleet to withdraw from the Arabian Sea when the combat power of the army is unbalanced." Asia Nayev answered Smiryev's concerns that this is a dangerous contest, but one worth investing in.Once the U.S. fleet was defeated in the Arabian Sea under the watchful eyes of third world countries, this would undoubtedly be a great propaganda victory for the Soviet Union.It can also make itself better penetrated into the situation in the Middle East.

"A second fleet? We still have a second Pacific Fleet?" Even Smiryev didn't understand what Yanayev meant at once.

"The second fleet is the two decommissioned Kiev-class aircraft carriers and their carrier-based aircraft. All personnel who served in other fleets can be recalled. In this way, a certain combat aircraft carrier formation can be formed in a short time and head to the Indian Ocean. Sea support for the fallen First Fleet."

"Moreover, the Second Fleet is more of an intimidating role, and it is impossible to participate in actual combat. Once an actual combat occurs, the possibility of the Second Fleet being quickly wiped out is much greater." The Soviet Union is sure that the United States dare not Having spent too many stops on the high seas far away from their own country and supply stations, they dared to send a fleet that was always busy to support them.

Smiryev clenched the microphone. Looking at the blue sea and sky outside the window, he said with some seriousness, "This move is very risky. General Secretary Yanayev, have you really thought it through?"

"Comrade Smiryev, the reason why the Soviet Union was able to achieve today's achievements was never obtained from danger. Crisis means that danger and giving coexist. If we don't do anything, we can only watch the Americans deal with us. If it is not an ally, other countries will be chilled."

What Yanayev said was righteous, but when you think about it carefully, it has nothing to do with the Soviet Union, but Smiryev can only agree to Yanayev's request.Because as he said, although the risk factor is very high, once it succeeds, it will be equivalent to breaking the myth that the United States is invincible, and it may even be because of this incident that the Soviet Pacific Fleet and the US Navy have a showdown. .

That's why Yanayev showed great concern about the seizure of Chinese ships. In the end, Smiryev nodded and agreed to Yanayev's request, and made the Soviet Pacific Fleet ready, because they may set off for a visit at any time India.

After finishing everything, Yanayev dialed the number on the president's hotline to communicate with the Chinese leader. He notified another leader of the red regime about the information obtained by the CIA and the latest movements of the Pacific Fleet.

"Fight, definitely fight. If you don't teach the United States a lesson, they don't know when enough is enough and when they should obey the rules. This world is not what he and the United States say alone, but they have to ask my family if they agree. "

Yanayev was very pleased with what the red leader said. He immediately said that if the Chinese side is willing to join this plan, then the Chinese ship will not have to do anything but accept the rescue of the Soviet fleet. For a moment, use the Soviet fleet to give the United States a resounding slap in the face.