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"Even at this time, you still don't have a good impression of the Japanese." Pamela Mountbatten bent down and whispered, "Are you worried about being driven from Xiangjiang to India?"

Pamela Mountbatten knew that her husband did not work in India, but fled to India, which is why the following series of things happened.

"Didn't the marshal also hate Japan?" Alan Wilson said in his heart, don't just talk about me, isn't your father the head of the British military the same way?But this topic is boring to delve into, so I asked how the automobile production line in Portugal is and whether it has been welcomed.

After receiving satisfactory feedback from his wife, Alan Wilson said, "It is necessary to consider the value-added assessment of the British industry. If Land Rover is a British industry but creates value for other countries, then it will have no driving effect on the UK." Big, we must be careful about this. The core of the industrial chain must be localized.”

Take Dingfeng Japan as an example, there is almost nothing in Japan, and the local resources can only serve as specimens except for forestry.In fact, there is only one road ahead of Japan, a strong manufacturing country. In fact, South Korea is also the same. A large country can rely on local resources to buffer it. Japan and South Korea cannot do this.

In Japan at its peak, more than 90.00% of the added value was in Japan's own industries, with exports of one hundred dollars and parts worth more than $90 remaining in Japan.

The manufacturing industry is the life of Japan. The root cause of the depreciation of the yen is the Japanese manufacturing industry. Only the automobile industry is left. The previous home appliances, displays, shipbuilding, and even steel have all been defeated.

The remaining auto industry cannot support itself. Even the parts used in many cars are no longer made in Japan, and the added value left to Japan has become 80.00%.

Don't underestimate the difference of fifteen dollars. The significance of the fifteen dollars determines whether Japan can maintain the balance of imports and exports.

Very early in Alan Wilson's previous life, Japan was known as the America of Trumpets.At that time, a certain big country dared to refute that the United States started from its position of strength, and even felt that Japan was unattainable. In many Internet networks in the first decade of the 21st century, Japan has a very high sense of presence.

Then, with the passage of time, my impression of Japan has changed from the small United States to the large South Korea. Even Internet writers are reluctant to regard this country as a villain.

Based on the foundation of Japan and South Korea, once the manufacturing industry can't keep up, the speed of decline of the two countries may be beyond people's imagination. Is the only way to surpass Japan and South Korea is growth, and they can also find ways to make the other fall.

With the current British military strength, it is definitely not comparable to the United States and the Soviet Union, but it is not a problem to pretend to be a big brother in front of Portugal. Britain needs Portugal's influence in Africa to help enter the independent countries in North Africa, as well as the Portuguese colonies in South Africa. , it is not impossible to allocate some added value for this.

With such a small population in Portugal, there is no possibility of backlash, but it cannot make too much profit. The distribution of Range Rover in mainland China, Discovery in Portugal, and Aurora in Malaya cannot be changed.

The Middle East and North Africa are also places where Japanese pickup trucks are flooded in later generations. Now Pamela Mountbatten rushes in by taking advantage of Portugal's geographical advantage to block the local Japanese car market in advance.

As for the American cars, there is no need to worry about it for the time being. All kinds of American cars are firmly moving towards the goal of full-size SUVs. Larger size and higher horsepower are the goals of American cars.

If this were not the case, American cars would not have been crushed by Japan, and would have been stolen when they were bigger and stronger.

A full-size SUV is an SUV model that is longer than five meters and has a wheelbase of more than three meters.Land Rover Range Rover is considered small and exquisite inside, and its main market is the United States.

With a population of 5000 million in the UK, it is only necessary to have a place in some industries, and it is not necessary to step on Toyota and Volkswagen.

The cabinet secretary chose semiconductors, high-end automobiles, and special shipbuilding for the UK, plus North Sea oil, and the financial industry, plus the current considerable military industry including aerospace, which is enough to take care of the British population.

By the way, there is also nuclear power. Pamela Mountbatten arrived in Portugal this time and negotiated a nuclear power export project for the UK. Portugal is poor and cannot think that nuclear power is inferior to thermal power like Australia. If the UK is willing to help The Salazar government readily agreed to use British nuclear power technology to solve the country's energy problems.

In the past few months, because of the incident in the Gulf of Tonkin and the sinking of an American aircraft carrier by North Vietnamese frogmen, the United States has not been unresponsive. The United States has sent 3000 troops to South Vietnam to stabilize the situation.The U.S. military in South Vietnam has reached [-], but because the election is approaching, Lyndon Johnson can't go too far, and bigger actions will not appear until he is re-elected.

"It would be great if China and the Soviet Union split up." When discussing the situation in Southeast Asia this time, Minister of Defense Profumo expressed his feelings. He felt that South Vietnam was too close to the bamboo screen. A steady stream of North Vietnamese support was too difficult.

"Minister, there may be no way to do it in a short time." Alan Wilson lied without blushing and heartbeat. There is no way, he and Xia Meng have a baby, and he is ready to return to the Far East with his best sublimation.At that time, the two sons happened to be adults and could shoulder greater hopes.

Through the channels of the Five Eyes Alliance, Alan Wilson knew that Washington had not discovered the current differences within the Soviet bloc.

However, it is a professional opinion obtained after the analysis of many experts.He came up with the most professional conclusion that it is impossible for these two countries to completely fall out, just like how the UK and France will not really fall out with the United States.

It is impossible for any rational decision-maker to do such an irrational thing. Putting yourself in the shoes of others, it is all bad if they fall out. How can something that has no benefit happen?

Alan Wilson came up with the most decisive conclusion when he learned about American professionals, and immediately apologized for his ignorance. How could the United States be the leader of the free world? You are right, how could it be possible to fall out? Under normal circumstances It is absolutely impossible.

It's just that the American counterparts have forgotten that the system is different. The Soviet system must have led to a period of irrationality.

The Slavs, the main ethnic group in the Soviet Union, are notoriously diode-minded.The predecessor of Imperial Russia was a well-known expansionist, but for the sake of the Orthodox brothers, he did not hesitate to continuously launch the Russian-Turkish war, for Serbia to join the world war, and to alleviate the disadvantages of France, he launched an attack on Germany before he was ready to mobilize.

While the Soviet Union was hostile to the United States and suppressing Europe, it continued to help other nations establish industrial systems, and tens of billions of dollars to support the construction of allies, all happened at the same time.

The big brother thinks that I have given you enough, but the little brother still feels dissatisfied. This has led to some things that the two countries would not allow to happen under normal circumstances.

In the 21st century, it is obvious that a certain big country has learned its lesson, but in fact, diode thinking is not difficult to deal with.

Originally, Russia was very pro-Western, but the process of NATO’s eastward expansion was accompanied by stepping on Russia’s dignity, not to mention a few good words to appease, and even unwilling to write empty checks, which led to Russia’s once powerful pro-Western thinking Turn off the heat completely.

Isn't the Belt and Road Initiative expanding in Russia's traditional sphere of influence?In fact, it is no different in nature from NATO's eastward expansion, and Russia itself is also very vigilant.

But a big country has been chanting scriptures with Russia. This is a good thing for both countries. It’s useless once, and it’s useless for a year. It’s useless for ten years. Compared with the behavior of Europe, Russia accepts it.

Since the Slavs have a good face, it is enough for a certain big country to win No. 2 every time in the tank competition. Anyway, the industries of the two countries are not in conflict, it is just a good face, and it does not need to be benefited. There is nothing that cannot be discussed.

While the two were talking, that is, on the second day of the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics, while the whole world was paying attention to and talking about the Tokyo Olympics, Khrushchev, the first secretary of the Soviet Union, was recuperating in Sochi on the shore of the Black Sea. According to the commitments made by the committee members and the meeting, he will retire in two years, that is, in [-], and he will also elect a formal successor.

However, in Khrushchev's heart, although Brezhnev was in the position of the second secretary, he always felt not so satisfied. Even when he was recuperating, Khrushchev was still thinking about this matter.

At this time, Moscow was not as warm as the suitable dark coast. The two figures walked side by side. Shelepin asked first, "Are you ready? Sherest will agree? Once Ukraine expresses its firm support, will we not?" It might work."

"According to Khrushchev, he is also an old man who has reached the age of 55." Brezhnev spoke closely, "Of course age is not a problem, Shulik, the key is that he wants to drive away experienced cadres and put He has the final say on major national affairs. But in fact, he has made many mistakes in recent years, and while making mistakes, he also acted arbitrarily, and no one can stop him."

Shelepin nodded in approval, and Brezhnev still said to himself, "Colleagues have great hopes for us, and correctly understand our difficulties, Suslov, Podgorny Sherest and Sherest understand where the root cause of the current problems encountered by the motherland lies.”

Shelepin was not very old, and Brezhnev knew that the age problem could not touch this trusted senior cadre. On the one hand, Brezhnev did not hide his age, which caused panic to many people.On the other hand, it emphasized the mistakes Khrushchev made, and actively solicited Shelepin's opinions, "Schulik, what do you think we should do now?"

"If we are ready, we should ask the first secretary to return to Moscow and formally express our views when we are sure." Shelepin did not doubt him, expressing that he must act decisively.

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This is exactly what Brezhnev wanted to hear, and it would be best for Shelepin to say it, so he asked again, "It's a good idea, then Shulik, who is going to invite the first secretary back, this needs a suitable candidate , there is a suitable place for every comrade.”

Shelepin looked at Brezhnev in surprise, and blurted out, "Ilyich, you are the second secretary, of course you are the most suitable candidate."

"Me?" Brezhnev's face froze, as if he was afraid of Khrushchev, just like many people's impression of him, he is malleable, flexible, easy-going, unsteady, and has different opinions. Prominent, slow thinking, incapable of changing the status quo, recognized as easy to manipulate, able to accept guidance, and leave major issues to experts.

And Brezhnev's appearance at this moment is exactly what most members of the Central Presidium think he should be, "How about Ekaterina, she is a woman, the first secretary will not be on guard."

When Molotov launched an attack that year, Fultseva made great contributions. Since then, she has soared into the Central Presidium and became the most powerful woman in the Soviet Union.

Shelepin had no prejudice against Furtseva, but without delay he shook his head and rejected Brezhnev's proposition, "It's not appropriate to push a woman out for such a thing."

"Then Sherest is more suitable. He is the chairman of the Ukrainian Council of Ministers and the first secretary of the Ukrainian party committee. He is trustworthy from Ukraine and has no problem with his qualifications." Brezhnev once again proposed a candidate who is the strongest in the Soviet Union. Great local heads.

"Let's be honest, Ilyich, only you have this position." Shelepin vetoed again, "You are the second secretary and a widely trusted leader. You are irreplaceable."

Brezhnev hesitated for a long time, until Shelepin's patience was about to run out, and then reluctantly agreed, "Well, Shulik, I understand what my comrades expect from me."

In fact, from the very beginning, Brezhnev knew that he could not escape. Most of the people who opposed Khrushchev came forward to communicate with him. A strong man in the eyes of high-level cadres on the left and right, Brezhnev can do some things, but he cannot take the lead at this time.

The current Central Presidium is very complicated. It can be said that except for the woman Fultseva, the rest of the people are not fighting alone.

Although Brezhnev was the second secretary, he did not have an advantage in the face of other giants. The meeting of the Central Presidium was held immediately without the chairmanship of Khrushchev. This was extremely unusual but reasonable.

Khrushchev is still on vacation at the shore of the Black Sea, how to use a suitable excuse to let him return to Moscow after finishing the arrangement here, after all Khrushchev is the leader of the Soviet Union in name, if Khrushchev finds other The arrangement of people, counterattacking as the first secretary will definitely cause great chaos in the Soviet Union. Since the establishment of the Soviet Union, the authority of the number one person has never been lowered.

Brezhnev seemed to back off temporarily again, forgetting what he promised Shelepin, and hoped that Podgorny would contact Khrushchev instead, but Podgorny simply refused, because It was he who had just reported to Khrushchev in detail about his daily work, and then called him, which might arouse Khrushchev's suspicion.

Brezhnev dialed the phone reluctantly. He looked anxious, his face was pale, and his voice was trembling. He reported some problems encountered in the restructuring of agriculture.

After hearing what he said, Khrushchev said dissatisfiedly: What happened to you?Can't you live a day without me?Well, let me think about it.Mikoyan is here, I want to discuss with him and call me later.

An hour later, Brezhnev called again, "First Secretary, you are the only one with the ability and prestige to make uncontroversial decisions on many issues."

"Okay, I'll fly back to Moscow tomorrow." Khrushchev's voice was still extremely rude, and then only the busy tone remained on the microphone.

Brezhnev put down the microphone, looked at the members of the Presidium of the Central Committee present, and nodded expressionlessly, saying nothing.

"Vladimir, prevent accidents in Moscow." Lubyanka NO.11, the headquarters of the Soviet National Security Council, Semichasny heard Shelepin's familiar voice, and nodded, "Leave it to me."

Putting down the phone, Semichasny picked up the phone again, "I'm Semichasny, the director of the Ninth Bureau is here, I have something to say to him in person."

The Ninth Directorate It is responsible for ensuring the security of senior state leaders, the country's highest-level ceremonial occasions, foreign delegations and Soviet delegations visiting abroad.Guarding the Kremlin government offices, the Council of Ministers building and a number of other targets, including local targets far from Moscow such as the Black Sea, the Baltic Sea and several other targets in other regions are among their tasks.

During the interval when the director of the Ninth Bureau came, Semichasny went to the Third General Bureau, which is the department of the General Administration of Military Management according to word of mouth, to issue an order. He must be reported immediately; the well-trained officers of the KGB Ninth Bureau are all ordered to be in a wartime state of full combat readiness.

As a precaution, the reconnaissance forces of the Seventh General Directorate would cut off the government-only communication line leading to the Khrushchev sanatorium, under the pretext that the equipment was damaged.

In this way, telephone contact with Khrushchev had to pass through the private exchange in Moscow, so that all Khrushchev's telephone conversations could be reported immediately to Lubyanka.

Sherest flew to Kiev. He instructed Ukrainian Second Secretary Soboly to summon the Central Supervisory Committee and alternate members, members of the Central Supervisory Committee working in Ukraine to Kiev, and find an excuse not to allow them to leave. Ukraine supports Helu Xiaofu was an important force for Khrushchev to come back when Molotov launched an attack.

After finishing all the arrangements, Sherest returned to Moscow again, preparing to appear at the meeting of the Central Bureau and stand on the side of the majority of comrades.

Khrushchev has worked in Ukraine for a long time, and Sherest does not know whether there are really many people who support Khrushchev. Once it comes to the stage of committee voting again, if Khrushchev succeeds in making a comeback, with this The character of the first secretary will never spare them.

Now in the whole of Moscow, only Fultseva, the hero of Khrushchev's last comeback, is doing nothing, and she clearly understands the ins and outs of the matter, but this time, even she has no way to pull Khrushchev out of adversity. Out.

Zhukov has been on the sidelines for many years, and no one has the ability to get the military to side with Khrushchev again.

Since the Cuban Missile Crisis, the military has been deeply disappointed by the first secretary's performance art.

When Khrushchev's plane landed at the Moscow government airport, he was greeted by only one person, KGB Chairman Semychasny.After walking down the spiral staircase, Khrushchev asked, "Where did everyone else go?"

"They're all in the Kremlin!" Semychasny replied blankly, looking at the guard officer behind Khrushchev.

"Take me there." Khrushchev nodded at Semichasny with doubts on his face, "Have you all had lunch, comrades? Should we start discussing now?"

The meeting began immediately, and Brezhnev took the lead to speak. He stood up and criticized Khrushchev, disrespected his comrades, and often made some ill-considered decisions. Wrong, the people do not support this.

"Ilyich, this problem is not my problem alone. It was decided after everyone discussed it. Why didn't you object before?" Khrushchev refuted Brezhnev loudly, and then looked at the other people present Man, it's a pity that unlike usual, no one spoke up for him this time.

The first secretary of Ukraine, Sherest, the first secretary of Belarus, Mazurov, and the first secretary of Georgia, Mzawanadze, are all quite powerful factions in the Soviet Union.

At this moment, they are jointly opposing Khrushchev. Khrushchev has already understood that the visitor is not good, especially Sherest's accusation, which made Khrushchev, who usually does not take other people seriously, realize the matter. Ukraine is regarded as Khrushchev’s main force, and many of Ukraine’s leaders were appointed by Khrushchev himself. Kiev’s critical attitude towards Khrushchev shows that even Ukraine no longer supports it. he.

Furtseva, the only female member of the Central Presidium, was the one who worked tirelessly seven years ago to help Khrushchev, who had fallen into a disadvantage in the Central Presidium, turn the tables. This will greatly damage the image of the Soviet. The confusion in the ideological field has been used by class enemies. I think the first secretary should have nothing to refute this issue. The serious consequences have caused the Soviet Paid a heavy price."

"I personally apologize for dealing with issues that some comrades attach importance to." When Fultseva stood up, Khrushchev already understood that history was repeating itself, and it seemed that this time it was more troublesome.

"We hope that Comrade Khrushchev can deeply realize the mistakes and the huge losses caused to the Soviet." Suslov rolled his eyes and said slowly, "Voluntarily leave the current leadership position, and Retirement, that would be a mutually acceptable outcome."

"Impossible!" Khrushchev flatly refused. "The meeting of the Central Presidium at this time does not represent the true views of all Soviet cadres. I am the first secretary elected by all the Central Committee members. Only the Central Committee can let me leave. jobs."

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The meeting lasted until the evening. Khrushchev's resolute attitude caused everyone a headache. They decided to continue the discussion the next day, and at the same time gave Khrushchev a night to think about it.

At this time he was still First Secretary and Chairman of the Council of Ministers, but in fact he had been cut off from the outside world.

His personal guards were also replaced, and now Colonel Chkalov, chief of the Ninth KGB Directorate, was in charge of his security, and Chkalov did not hesitate to submit to Semichasny.

If he wanted to, Khrushchev could have died of serious illness without anyone noticing, but Semichasny firmly opposed it. From the KGB's point of view, this time the de facto coup, the KGB cut off Khrushchev's The source of all the information around, this is something that all members of the Central Presidium know. Once Khrushchev’s death is unknown, even if the KGB has done nothing, it will be questioned by others, Semichasny told Xie Lepin, doing this is definitely a hidden danger.

"Where is Khrushchev's insistence?" Semichasny asked. He naturally hoped that after a night of calm, Khrushchev would figure out not to continue struggling.

"He wants to copy Molotov's time, and use the decision of the Central Committee to attack the decision of the Central Presidium." Shelepin said seriously, "No, we must guard against this move. In the past two years, cadres have been frequently transferred. Indeed, he personally There are quite a few new faces who have been promoted. Unless the members of the Central Committee know that the situation is over, they may really defend them if they don’t know the situation.”

Thinking of this, Shelepin couldn't sit still anymore, so he went directly to Brezhnev and expressed his concern bluntly, "I don't know if we are sure that the majority of comrades will be on our side now."

"Should be no problem!" Brezhnev was also worried about this. He actually had no idea. Khrushchev had been the No. [-] figure for more than ten years and defeated various political opponents. Maybe there are many people who support him, but if so, they are out of luck.

On the one hand, Khrushchev resolutely refused to retire, and the KGB also resolutely refused to send Khrushchev to see Stalin. According to the previous example, the convening of the Central Committee meeting seemed inevitable.

Brezhnev was walking back and forth, but just in time to see Fultseva getting ready to leave work, and said in his heart, "Comrade Ekaterina, I have one thing I hope you can help with."

When Molotov launched an attack, Khrushchev was at an absolute disadvantage at the level of the Central Presidium. Although they all resolutely defended Khrushchev at the time, at that time, some people spoke lightly, and it was Fultseva who stood One day and one night at Moscow Airport, the Central Committee from all over the country gathered together, and finally overturned the decision of the Central Presidium.

If Khrushchev expects such a comeback, Fultseva is the person who is most familiar with this set of procedures.

Knowing Brezhnev's purpose, Fultseva's eyes flashed with suspicion, which was also caught by Brezhnev, and he asked Fultseva to let go of her guard, "Ekaterina, It is our common desire to get the country back on track. You also hope that your son will serve the country in a stable society."

"Of course I hope." Furtseva knew that this was Brezhnev's promise, and what she needed to do was to let the Central Committee members who came from all over the place understand the form, just like seven years ago, "OK , Ilyich, leave this matter to me. As Shulik said, the most difficult thing to deal with is Ukraine. The last time he was able to retreat unscathed, it was Ukraine's full support, even if Sherest had made some preparations , nor can it eliminate hidden dangers.”

"Thank you, Comrade Ekaterina." Brezhnev breathed a sigh of relief, "You don't have to attend tomorrow's meeting. I hope you don't have to go to that point, but if it gets to that point, it will be hard for you."

After one night, Brezhnev washed up and went directly to the Kremlin. Fortseva did not attend this meeting. According to the agreed procedures, Brezhnev spoke again, speaking from an emotional and public perspective , indicating that this time it was not because of personal grievances that the action was taken.

"You, Nikita Sergeyevich, understand my attitude towards you. I fought honestly, bravely and confidently for you and for the Leninist line in your difficult time. In fact I was suffering from a heart attack, but even though I was seriously ill, I still gained the strength to fight for you."

"Today I cannot do anything against my conscience. I want to speak out according to the demands of my convictions. If you, Nikita Sergeyevich, do not suffer from things like giving orders, self-deception, and a firm belief in personal Infallible and bad, if you have a little humility, you will not allow the creation of a personality cult. You like to give instructions to everyone and on all issues, but as we all know, no one can do it Such a mission—therein lies the basis of all errors.”

The dialogue this time was still difficult. Khrushchev had encountered a similar situation seven years ago, and only Mikoyan was on his side in the beginning of the entire Central Presidium.Having been the first secretary for so many years, Khrushchev still did not give in to his subordinates who used to be pleasing to the eye. "You must follow the regulations to convince me."

"Okay." Brezhnev agreed, which almost gave Khrushchev a surge of hope.

At the Moscow airport, Fortseva was in a trance. In [-], when Malenkov, Kaganovich and Molotov jointly tried to remove Khrushchev’s first secretary of the Central Committee through a simple vote. At that time, Furtseva used the excuse of going to the bathroom, and ran to call the leaders of the powerful department and other Central Committee members in Moscow, calling on them to defend Khrushchev, and persuaded Zhukov to stand on her side.

Within two days, she had flown 130 of the [-] Central Committee members to Moscow and finally turned the tide entirely.

She didn't expect that after many years, she would do it again, but this time the purpose was completely opposite. For no reason, she remembered the man's categorical tone, "We must stand by Brezhnev's side, and don't be misunderstood by him." face deceives."

"Comrade Ekaterina." In order to increase Fultseva's weight, KGB Chairman Semychasny came along this time, and he spoke at this time because a special plane had already landed.

Following the faces that got off the plane, Fultseva immediately recognized that the Ukrainian Central Committee members arrived first, "Let's meet them together."

With the chairman of the KGB by her side, Fultseva is far more comfortable than seven years ago. Starting from this noon, she will be receiving people all day and night all day long. People who receive orders from Moscow will make wise choices .

Fortseva still focused on Ukraine, and when Khrushchev returned to Moscow for the third sun rise, Serdyuko, First Vice-Chairman of the Ukrainian Committee, Central Secretary Olekova, Ivashko, The First Vice-Chairman of the Council of Ministers, Seinin, came to the Kremlin with Fortseva.

When Fortseva met Brezhnev, she said that everything was fine. The meeting of 170 members of the Central Committee was officially opened. Brezhnev presided over the meeting, and anonymous voting began. Ruchev did not come back.

Because it was an anonymous vote, Brezhnev did not say anything, but expressed his pleasure for the maturity of all the members of the Central Committee. Secretary of the Central Committee, member of the Presidium of the Central Committee, and Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the USSR."

Suslov made a speech, expounding his views on collective leadership, "confirming that it is not appropriate to concentrate the duties of the First Secretary and the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the USSR in one person."