USSR 1991

Rubbing his reddened eyes, Yanayev said vigorously, "I haven't closed my eyes for a long time, and I was thinking of saying something to you people, but in the end, after much deliberation, there was only a short sentence, Remember your duty. You are public servants of the country, not the masters of the people. I just want to see how many people choose to stand in front of the gallows or choose to stand on the side of the people!"

Yanayev stood up tremblingly, glanced at everyone, and scolded sharply, "Now, everyone here, think about it for me, the Cheka's butcher knife is staring at you all the time!"

After speaking, in the shocked eyes of everyone, he left the table.

No one in this hall spoke a word.

From the founding of the Soviet Union to the present, Yanayev is the only general secretary who has scolded all members of the Politburo directly in the parliament room without reservation.

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The structure of the Soviets has basically stabilized, and the transition of the next leadership has begun in an orderly manner.The income from energy oil did not stop Yanayev, but started a new round of industrial adjustment. In his eyes, even if the oil buried under this cold land can support a century of expenses, It also cannot stop the Western bloc headed by the United States from starting to suppress the impact on oil prices.He does not want to experience the nightmare of the Reagan era again. As an important industrial pillar, oil cannot become a complete dependence.The Soviet Union in the Stalin era was not like the Brezhnev era, relying on poor oil revenue to support the Soviet dream of the people of the whole country.Just like relying too much on land and real estate to drive rapid economic development, once the bubble is burst, it will face a domino-style collapse—this is the case in Japan.

On this issue, Yanayev has the deepest understanding.

There seems to be only one word difference between industrial transfer and industrial upgrading, but the economic transformation behind it is more difficult than imagined, just like the development of the wild Far East, full of barbaric and desolate taste.

He is a pioneer and pioneer who planted the seeds for the coming of the next era. The plans he has arranged now, including supporting the development of other emerging industries, seem to be a bit unclear, but in the long run, they are planted for future development. opportunity.

Except for the Far East project that he never forgets, there is nothing worthy of Yanayev's attention. As long as the current national policy is adhered to, basically 30 years later, this will be completely different from the old era when the symbol of the end of the play was drawn. nation.

However, in terms of policy towards the United States, Yanayev still has a few words to explain to Comrade Vladimir. Only two people know about this confidential conversation.

Comrade Vladimir, who has always followed Yanayev's footsteps, had a premonition that this was a special conversation, because he had never seen Yanayev draw the curtains and close the door, and look at him with deep eyes in the office. Looking at Vladimir, he said in a low voice, "Listen to me, Comrade Vladimir, the issue to be discussed next is very important. He may be related to the policy towards the United States during the term of the next general secretary, although I have not stated clearly , but you should also be aware that the central government has decided that you will be the general secretary."

Yanayev looked at him calmly. Fortunately, the other party did not say that it was not modest. Please ask someone else to say something wise.Vladimir just nodded calmly. He already knew this decision in his heart. Although many people had guessed before, whether Surkov, who served as the secretary of the CPSU Central Committee, would become the biggest dark horse. That position is inseparable from the position of general secretary in the future.But the real successor has been appointed from the beginning.

It would be a real misfortune if Yanayev replaced the next leader at this time.

But Vladimir understands that Yanayev’s conversation today is not about his upcoming appointment as general secretary. Before leaving office, Yanayev has cultivated and left a highly efficient leadership team for Vladimir. Moreover, all the opposition in the country have been wiped out, and the rest is for the next generation to grasp the world situation.

"What I told you today may affect the future development of the Soviet Union, except that the leader of the Soviet Union will change next year, that is, in 1999, and the United States will also change its presidential candidate in 2001. This is what I care most about. thing."

"The United States and the Soviet Union eased?"

Vladimir asked in a low voice, "Does General Secretary Yanayev think there is a possibility of détente between us and the United States?"

"No."

Yanayev’s answer was clear. He said straightforwardly, “Not only will they not accept the olive branch we threw, but they will even more attack the socialist camp. They're not going to let it go."

"The Americans have disrupted the political situation in the Middle East. Finally, the political cornerstone of Islamic extremism has been removed, and the whole world will suffer from it. Although we have saved Gaddafi and Saddam, but look Given the current situation, turmoil in the Middle East should also be the general trend, and regional conflicts will become more intense by then."

"The Americans opened a box door and released the cancerous cells of human civilization. Western Europe is suffering now, but the United States should almost change its people next."

"President Mario is a member of the Democratic Party. According to American tradition, the Republican Party should almost make efforts to compete for the presidency."

According to the original historical tradition, Republican Bush Jr. should be the next president of the United States the most, but the recently reported news has attracted Yanayev's attention.

American businessman Trump frequently makes high-profile appearances in newspapers, commenting on American politics.

Especially when it comes to the increasingly frequent turmoil in the Middle East and the treatment of refugees, the words are often surprising, and even this Wall Street financial tycoon has rumors of entering the political world.

It's just that more people regard these news and ridiculous remarks as jokes and laugh them off.Only Yanayev frowned after reading it.Bush is almost the most competitive candidate that the Republican Party is unanimously optimistic about this term, but the situation may also be the same as before. Most people think that Hillary is already the next president appointed by the Republican Party, but Comrade Trump stands up and fans all A slap in the face.

The competition between the Democratic Party and the Republican Party has tended to be equal in recent years, which means that one party can serve two consecutive terms as president at most, and then switch to the other.Because Mario is a member of the Democratic Party, the war has become more complicated and confusing.

"This is the first suggestion I made. The Soviet Union must suppress the two candidates and notify the Soviet ambassador to the United States to prepare. We must prepare with both hands."

Vladimir frowned. Has Yanayev predicted who will become the president of the United States?He asked in a low voice, "Then who will the general secretary think is more likely to become the next president of the United States?"

Yanayev replied flatly, "This time we will put all our chips on the Republican Party."

"all?"

Vladimir was a little surprised. In the past, he always took a wait-and-see attitude. Who would have thought that Yanayev would insist on the Republican candidate so quickly.

But what he said next shocked him even more.

"Yes, one is George Walker Bush."

"And a Donald Trump."

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"Trump?"

"This should not be possible. The Republican Party should not be reduced to the point where it needs this kind of person to support the presidential candidate? Now the Republican Party also needs a lot of high-sounding politicians, and even Albert Gore of the Democratic Party is generally accepted by other people. Look, does Trump still have a chance now?"

Listening to Vladimir's question, Yanayev just smiled and didn't care.He suddenly remembered the smugness of a certain female politician in the face of Trump a long time ago, and even when the whole world believed that this election was the appointed time, the reality slapped everyone hard.

"Comrade Vladimir, many times you can't look at these things through the surface of reality. When everyone thinks that public opinion is useless and is just votes manipulated by politicians, the actual situation is often the opposite. This is the first thing I want to say to you. Don't underestimate the Republican Party. Between George Bush and Trump, it is very likely that the latter will become the biggest dark horse in this election. If George Bush takes office If it is the case, the foreign policy of the United States will basically not change much, and it will still adopt a conservative and liberal policy. Our current foreign policy does not need to be modified too much. But if Trump takes office, many things It might be different."

Vladimir frowned and asked, "I have a question, General Secretary Yanayev, why do you care so much about this businessman who has no political acumen? I mean Trump may be a successful businessman , but he is definitely not a politician suitable for mediating international situations. After all, politics is not business..."

"And why is it certain that he will be the President of the United States in the future."

Yanayev froze for a moment, feeling that he was still a little too hasty. It was not certain whether the Democrats or the Republicans would be elected, and it was useless to say anything now.However, there are some things that need to be properly reminded of Vladimir, so that he can clearly realize that this seemingly inconspicuous financial giant is not as simple as imagined.

"He is a person who knows how to balance the interests of the situation. The thinking of businessmen is different from that of politicians. I dare not bet on what will happen in the next ten years, but the development of the United States and Europe to the right is inevitable. Comrade Vladimir, I hope You can listen to my advice."

Yanayev didn't want to elaborate too much on this issue, because he had other things to tell the other party.Pointing to Western Europe on the map, he said in a deep voice, "The next thing to do is not to relax the public opinion campaign against Europe. We have already reached this point. The Soviet Union is only one step away from completely messing up the other side. If there is no accident If so, the most likely next scenario in Western Europe is to move to the right."

The behind-the-scenes black hands of the Rose Revolution in Georgia and the Orange Revolution in Ukraine have been suppressed to such an extent that it is a good thing for the Soviet Union. At least in 2003, they did not have to strictly guard against an unfortunate event in history. On the contrary, Western Europe showed imminent posture.The United Kingdom has withdrawn from the European Union, and France has devoted itself to developing its own circle of the Mediterranean Union. Since the fall of the Libyan regime and its dissolution, Western Europe has become a hotbed and home for refugees, and Germany has fallen into the worst social crisis.

Everything, as before the Second World War, planted the seeds of instability.

The Jewish sinners who were exiled from Germany 60 years ago are the same as the refugees who are spreading like a plague in Western Europe today.

"Europe is moving to the right wing. Listen, this is not alarmist talk, but a tragedy that is happening. The right wing will rise amidst the voices of the people. What we have to do is to prepare for conflict in the future. ...Although the possibility of another world war breaking out is very low, a series of frictions are inevitable between Western Europe and the Soviet Union to regain their glory. They want to switch from defense to offense, so we will firmly suppress the current strategic position and will not let go That’s enough. Eastern Germany is already at odds with the Federal Republic of Germany, France is outside NATO, and Central and Eastern European countries can’t do much. Only the shady No. 10 Downing Street is still thinking about it.”

Vladimir was a little terrified when he heard it. If the future calculations really develop according to what Yanayev said, Europe will not be able to achieve unification, and a European war may break out again.

But he also understands that only with a thorough reshuffle of interests can the Soviets take advantage of it and redden Europe.

"The points I want to tell you have been said."

Yanayev looked at Vladimir and said slowly, "After three months, this office will be yours, Comrade Vladimir. I hope you can be qualified for this position. I saved this country and brought He came out of the darkest moment, and I hope you can recreate the glory of the 70s and complete the revival."

The figure on the sofa stood up and walked towards the door step by step. He waved his hand towards Vladimir and said, "Don't let me down, Comrade Vladimir."

Watching the man who once saved the entire Unbreakable Alliance exit Moscow in such a low-key and calm way, I am filled with emotion.

The savior of the Soviets.

The greatest general secretary.

After he left, I am afraid that the light on the second floor of the Kremlin office will never be lit in the middle of the night again.With all the cloaks of power behind him, he was just a lonely old man after all.