USSR 1991

This is also the most interesting scene in history. The leader of one side said something that didn't express what he wanted, while the leader of the other side desperately guessed what the other party was actually thinking behind like doing reading comprehension.

Next was Toshiki Kaibu's main event, also to allow Pavlov to witness the rapid development of Japan's economy in the past ten years. On this sunny afternoon, he took Pavlov to visit the Tokyo Tower in Japan.From the special observatory, you can overlook the bustling and prosperous scene of the entire Tokyo city.

Pavlov stood on the observatory overlooking the whole city. Unlike Moscow, which is depressed and desolate, Tokyo is like a thriving young city with crowded streets, well-developed traffic and full of modern atmosphere.Tokyo's developed finance and economy have attracted elites from all over the world to gather here, turning it into a bustling metropolis.

The steel forest standing quietly seems to be silently mocking Pavlov and the socialism he is trying to build, but he can't eat enough. .

"How do you feel, Prime Minister Pavlov." Looking at the silent Soviet Prime Minister, Kaibu Toshiki smiled knowingly, it seemed that he really made the right bet.At this time, the appearance of the Soviet leader undoubtedly regarded Japan as a trustworthy lending country in his mind. As long as these Russians spoke up, the issue of the four northern islands would be much easier.

"Japan's rapid development in recent years has really opened our eyes." Pavlov's shock on the Tokyo Tower is truly incomparable. Development and the common prosperity of the people are equally important. Thank you, Prime Minister Kaibu Toshiki, Japan taught the Soviet Union an unforgettable lesson."

Facing Pavlov's praise, Kaifu Toshiki seemed a little flattered, and he said modestly, "Where, everyone knows that the Soviet Union's heavy industry achievements are eye-catching, and we still have something to learn."

This time it was not a perfunctory admiration, but a real heartfelt statement. Yanayev had discussed the importance of economic development with him before. At that time, he did not understand why. The shock that has brought Pavlov until now is the real one. There is nothing to add, and I also understand what Yanayev has done with good intentions.

There was a moment of silence between the two of them. The supreme leader who had his own thoughts stood on the building and seemed to be quietly enjoying the scenery. Hearing the introduction of the personnel, he was actually preparing the drafts and plans for the next negotiation. Be careful.Pavlov glanced at the tall buildings outside the window, and finally finished browsing the whole landscape.

In the end, Kaifu Toshiki broke the deadlock, and his tone seemed a little cautious, "Comrade Pavlov, how about we formally negotiate the island issue after dinner?"

"Yes." Pavlov turned his head and said softly, "It must be a very pleasant trip to break the ice."

Chapter 41 Nakhodka

"Your Excellency, Your Excellency, wait a minute, listen to me, there is really no need to do this risky move yourself. We have the best aviation personnel and are fully qualified for these tasks. You just need to sit in the control tower Just watch their every move, and I promise they will complete the mission smoothly." Air Force Commander-in-Chief Yevgeny Ivanovich Shaposhnikov hurriedly stopped Yanayev, The tone is almost pleading to retain the Soviet president.Not only Shaposhnikov, but behind him is Colonel Segel, the head of the Nakhodka Air Force Base who is even more at a loss than him. Facing the two big leaders, he seems to have no right to speak.

Tens of meters away from Shaposhnikov, a huge Backfire bomber was parked on the runway. Reaper spread his wings, ready to meet the sky, and the destination of this takeoff and landing flight was very clear. , is the sky over the four northern islands.Declare to everyone that there is the sacred and inviolable red sovereign domain of the Soviet Union, and no one should touch it.

Yanayev, who was wearing a pilot suit, turned his head and looked at Shaposhnikov's chatter impatiently, interrupting his speech, "General Shaposhnikov, you have been like this since last night. It’s chattering in my ears, do you want my ears to be completely deaf? Or do you want this demonstration flight to fail completely?”

"No, no, I assure the Soviet that I didn't mean that." Shaposhnikov said anxiously, "You are the leader of a country, if something happens in the four northern islands, how will the Soviet explain to the people of the whole country? ? And where should the Soviet economy, which is coming out of the woods, go?"

"Okay." Yanayev stopped him from speaking, he turned his head and said to Colonel Segel, "I'm sorry, uh, Colonel Sergey, can you leave for a while, I have something to do Talk to your superiors in person."

Segel, who was eager to leave, was relieved and hurried away when he heard Yanayev's words, leaving Shaposhnikov with a stubborn face waiting for Yanayev's rebuttal.

However, Yanayev did not bring up any major reasons, but asked softly, "Comrade Shaposhnikov, I will ask you a question. You are also from a military family. I want to know if your father was in the great fought to the death against fascism in the Great Patriotic War."

Shaposhnikov was taken aback for a moment. He didn't expect Yanayev to bring up this topic suddenly, so he nodded silently, not understanding what the general secretary who didn't follow the rules wanted to say.

Yanayev looked a little serious. He stared at the gradually sinking sunset behind Shaposhnikov. The sunset was so radiant that it was reflected on the sculpture of the Soviet hammer and sickle, which looked magnificent and sad.Yanayev took a breath, and said slowly, "Back in Stalingrad, we knew that we would be exposed to the guns of fascists by taking a step forward. So, did our fathers ever retreat?"

This unexpected sentence made Shaposhnikov speechless. After a moment of silence, Shaposhnikov nodded helplessly and said seriously, "No, Your Excellency. None of them have ever retreated." Pass."

"Then do you think that I, as the leader of the country and the highest standard-bearer of the Soviet Union, have ever thought of retreating when the party and the country are facing difficulties?" After Yanayev finished speaking, he just took off Su-27 fighter jets sped across the runway with the huge roar of the engine.The rolled up air current rolled Yanayev's clothes up and down, flying around.Against the brilliance of the sunset, it is like the supreme leader behind the red political propaganda poster.

"No." This was not as difficult as what Shaposhnikov said. His throat seemed to be blocked by something, and he couldn't make a sound.For a moment, he thought of the father who left the house in the khaki military uniform, and he was still saying goodbye to the teary-eyed mother behind him.

Yanayev narrowed his eyes and said earnestly, "If you want to ask me what I will do next, then I can tell you that I will not shrink back at all, just like our fathers who fought in the Great Patriotic War. The performance is the same. The red republic needs people like you and me to protect it, so that the younger generations who will carry on the past and open up the future are willing to use their own blood to protect it. If even we shrink back, and the great ideal that we have fought for for nearly a century will crash Collapse."

I don't know if it was exaggerated by Yanayev's tragic mood, Shaposhnikov had a kind of enthusiasm when he faced the Nazi artillery fire. He stepped forward and stood beside Yanayev, and said excitedly, "Since The general secretary is willing to take the lead and stand on the front line, so it is impossible for us to hide behind, even though we are old, but the original passion is still there."

"Come on." Yanayev rolled his eyes at him, and said teasingly, "The specially modified Backfire cockpit can only accommodate a seat for an idler, so don't compete with me if you are fat seats, the cockpit is crowded enough."

"That's just right, I'll just go. The general secretary is waiting for the good news of our victory at the command tower." Shaposhnikov joked.

"Then you go back and stay, Shaposhnikov, and wait for the good news of our return in victory." Shaposhnikov just wanted to go with Yanayev to the Backfire bomber waiting to take off, Yana Yev said something thought-provoking without looking back, "Also, do you know why I chose you, Shaposhnikov, instead of Chernavin?"

Shaposhnikov was a little confused.

Yanayev continued to say to himself, "Because you are much more politically correct than that old man. Of course, I will say these things to you in private. I hope you don't say it, and I don't want to hear someone spreading the highest There were rumors of discord between the leader and the chief of the navy."

Shaposhnikov was slightly stunned for a moment, and soon he understood the meaning of the general secretary's words, and quickly responded, "President Yanayev, please rest assured, I will definitely not say these things." At the same time He also secretly gloated for Chernavin in his heart. It seems that this big purge will probably affect the army. Yanayev's words also show that Shaposhnikov has been killed. It is safe to be an outsider, except until the next big purge.

Shaposhnikov followed Yanayev to the backfire bomber fleet. Seeing the supreme leader of the Soviet Union straighten his back instantly, the young man saluted excitedly, "Hello General Secretary, Commander."

"Take it easy, young man." Yanayev patted the tense shoulder of one of them, signaling him to relax and not be restrained.Seeing the amiable appearance of the supreme leader, the pilot's nervous heart relaxed a lot.

"Young soldier, what's your name?" Yanayev asked kindly.

"Report to the President, my name is Vasily Ivanovich Grechko." The young soldier held his head high, looking hale and hearty against the backdrop of the setting sun.

Yanayev nodded and said, "Very good, Comrade Vasily. Our Soviet needs fresh blood like you, so that such a great ideal can keep moving forward. Of course, not everyone can understand our construction, But his greatness cannot be denied. Today I am not the supreme leader of the Soviet Union. I am just an ordinary person who loves the motherland like you. Let those who try to block us and attack us taste the power of the iron fist of communism. I I swore an oath just like you, to defend the Soviet Union to the death, to defend the land under my feet, to defend the people I love to the death.”

"We must keep in mind the teachings of His Excellency the President." Vasily said excitedly.At first, he was a little nervous, because the rumored supreme leader of the Soviet Union was a violent leader, but after meeting today, he discovered that he was a kind and ordinary person without any bureaucratic airs.

Only Shaposhnikov on one side quietly took a panoramic view of Yanayev's every move, from cracking down on bureaucracy and drawing the distance from the people, to now strictly grasping the party's command gun with one hand, there is no doubt that Yanayev Nayev was making gods, casting himself as the savior of the Soviets.As long as he has a large base of loyal people, he can, like Stalin, establish an unbreakable position as the supreme leader.

Shaposhnikov finally understood where Gorbachev had lost. He abandoned the people who were loyal to the Soviets and the party’s base, and just used the flesh and blood of the Soviets to feed a group of restless and satisfied white-eyed wolves. Until their appetites grow and become unruly, and eventually they will swallow the entire Soviet and become the oligarchs of the country.

However, Yanayev started from the grassroots, created the image of a leader who is finally the people for the general public, and gradually won the trust of the people.

"General Secretary Yanayev, you really are a great person." Shaposhnikov thought to himself, he stood on the tarmac and waved goodbye to Yanayev, and waited for Yanayev in Nakhodka Husband's return, waiting for him to lead the Soviet Republic to glory and great rejuvenation.

Chapter 42 Backfire over the Thousand Islands

Japanese state banquets generally have tuna sashimi, Hokkaido hairy crab, sea urchin sashimi and Kobe beef steak.This is undoubtedly a challenge for Pavlov, who tried "drinking blood with hair" for the first time, but he fell in love with these raw and delicious Japanese dishes the moment he stuffed it into his mouth.What's more, the master chefs with superb cooking skills have prepared these dishes with all kinds of color, fragrance and taste, which makes people unable to stop their chopsticks.

The Soviet delegation, accustomed to knives and forks, may not be used to Eastern chopsticks, but this does not prevent this well-arranged banquet from being highly praised by Soviet government officials. Cheers to the friendship between the Soviet Union and Japan, and Pavlov also clinked the glass in a hypocritical manner, wishing the friendship between the Soviet Union and Japan long live.

As for how much water is in Long Live Friendship, Pavlov's heart is as bright as a mirror.

Originally, state banquets usually start at eight o'clock and end at ten o'clock, but Toshiki Kaibu specially held it one hour earlier. To the question, whether the surname is the Southern Thousand Islands or the Four Northern Islands, Toshiki Kaibu hopes to have a reliable answer tonight.

"Prime Minister Pavlov, are you satisfied with this banquet?" Toshiki Kaibu asked with a smile on his face, as if he was the one who asked for the Soviet Union, not the Soviet Union for Japan.The look of humility reminded Pavlov of the flattering images on the screen of those despicable traitors who have defected to the enemy.

"Very good, Prime Minister Kaibu Toshiki." Pavlov wiped his lips with a tissue, leaned close to Kaibu Toshiki, and whispered, "As for our disputed island issue, I think we can give it tonight." A clear answer. So shall we put aside the dispute until tomorrow to discuss it in detail, or can we agree on the same course tonight and sign an agreement tomorrow?"

The translator next to Toshiki Kaibu translated Pavlov's words into Japanese word for word. Hearing Pavlov's suggestive answer, Toshiki Kaibe was overjoyed. He quickly got up and made a gesture of please , said to Pavlov, "So shall we go to the meeting room now?"

"Of course, why not." Pavlov said with a smile. After holding back for so long, the polar bear, who had been licking his palm for a long time, could finally show his ferocious claws.

Kaibu Toshiki took Pavlov to a room that was not big, but the specifications and furnishings were extremely high-end. This specification was probably used to receive the top leaders of other countries.Pavlov sat on the leather sofa in the VIP seat without hesitation, and asked Kaibu Toshiki, "Huh? Can you smoke here?"

It is impolite to smoke in front of the top leaders of other countries, but Kaifu Toshiki replied with a smile, "Of course, after all, you are a distinguished guest."

Pavlov lit a cigarette, took a deep breath and asked, "I want to know what kind of conditions the Japanese side will offer so that we can bargain, right? After all, if things like ceding sovereignty are not handled well, But it will cause political turmoil, the Soviet government may be able to withstand turmoil, but your country's cabinet may not necessarily."

When talking about political issues, Toshihiro Haibu immediately turned into an excellent politician, and revealed everything he had prepared in his heart, "The conditions we offer here are very simple, as long as your country gives up the sovereignty of the four northern islands, we will Willing to provide the financial assistance you want."

Kaibu Toshiki did not say the specific amount, but relied on the other party to guess that this is also his brilliance.If the Soviets provided 50 billion US dollars for only 100 billion US dollars, it is obvious that Japan itself has lost money.

However, Pavlov is not interested in talking about the sovereignty of the South Kuril Islands with Kaibu Toshiki at all. He is just sitting here to delay time, waiting for the Japanese Prime Minister to receive the unfortunate bad news.

"Before the negotiations officially start, I would like to ask the Japanese economy to take off rapidly and begin to seek the position of a political power, but do you have the strength to manufacture heavy industrial products? Of course I know you have Mitsubishi Arms Export Corporation, oh, your cars are also It’s doing well, but compared to large aircraft and basic industrial equipment for ballistic missile technology, I don’t know if your country is interested in it?”

When the translator translated Russian into Japanese, Toshiki Kaibu obviously hesitated, and then asked, "Uh? Prime Minister Pavlov, what does this mean?"

Kaibu Toshiki does have his own thoughts in his heart. With Japan's rapid economic growth in the past 20 years, the goal of seeking a political power has long been the dream of a great power that successive prime ministers have been striving for.However, because of the existence of the "U.S.-Japan Security Treaty", all ended in failure.But Kaibu Toshiki did not give up his goal, and began to seek to get rid of the shackles of the chain by improving his own comprehensive national strength.