Soviet Union 1991

The Soviet structure has basically stabilized, and the transition of the next leadership has begun in an orderly manner. The income brought by energy and oil did not stop Yanayev, but began a new round of industrial adjustment. In his eyes, even if the oil buried under this cold land can support a century of expenses, Nor can it stop the Western bloc, led by the United States, from beginning to suppress oil prices. He did not want to experience the nightmare of the Reagan era again. Oil, as an important industrial pillar, cannot be completely relied on. The Soviet Union in Stalin's era was not like Brezhnev's era, relying on poor oil revenue to support the Soviet dream of the people across the 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 - as is the case in Japan.

On this issue, Yanayev has the most profound 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 wilderness in the Far East, it is full of barbarism and desolation.

He is a pioneer and pioneer who has planted the seeds for the coming of the next era. The plans he is currently arranging, including supporting the development of other emerging industries, may seem a bit unclear, but in the long run, they are laying the seeds for future development. Opportunity.

Apart from the Far East plan that he has always been obsessed with, there is nothing that deserves Yanayev’s attention anymore. As long as he sticks to the current national policy, basically thirty years from now, this will be the end of the story and it will be completely different from the old era. country.

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

Comrade Vladimir, who had always followed Yanayev, had a premonition that this was an extraordinary conversation, because he had never seen Yanayev specifically draw the curtains and close the door, and look deeply in the office. Looking at Vladimir, he whispered, "Listen to me Comrade Vladimir, the issue to be discussed next is very important. It may be related to the policy towards the United States during the term of the next General Secretary. Although I have not said it clearly, you should also realize that the Central Committee has already decided. You will be the general secretary.”

Yanayev looked at him calmly. Fortunately, the other party did not say that it was really not modest. Please give him something wiser. Vladimir just nodded calmly. He already knew this decision in his heart. Although many people had speculated whether Surkov, who served as the Secretary of the Central Secretariat of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, would become the biggest dark horse. After all, 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 truly unfortunate if Yanayev replaced the next leader at this time.

But Vladimir understands that Yanayev’s conversation today does not revolve around his upcoming appointment as general secretary. Before leaving office, Yanayev cultivated and left behind an efficient leadership team for Vladimir. Moreover, all domestic opposition has been eliminated, and all that is left is for the next president to grasp the world situation.

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

"Defense between the United States and the Soviet Union?"

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

"No."

Yanayev’s answer was brief and clear. He said straightforwardly, “Not only will they not accept the olive branch we offered, but they will increasingly attack the socialist camp. Since American conservatism became rampant in Congress in the early 1990s, They won’t let it go.”

"The Americans have disrupted the political situation in the Middle East. The political cornerstone that finally suppressed Islamic extremism has been removed, and the whole world will have a headache next. Although we took action to protect Gaddafi and Saddam, it looks like Given the current situation, turmoil in the Middle East should also be the general trend, and regional conflicts will become more intense."

"The Americans have opened a door and released the cancer cells of human civilization. Western Europe is already suffering, but the United States should almost change its leadership next."

"President Mario is from the Democratic Party. According to American tradition, it is almost time for the Republican Party to make an effort to compete for the position of president."

According to the original historical tradition, the Republican George W. Bush should be the next president of the United States. However, recent news reports have attracted Yanayev's attention.

American businessman Trump frequently makes high-profile appearances in newspapers and comments on American politics.

Especially when it comes to the increasingly frequent turmoil in the Middle East and the treatment of refugees, his remarks are often shocking. There are even rumors that this Wall Street financial tycoon will enter politics.

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. However, the situation may be the same as before. The vast majority of people believe that Hillary is the appointed next president, but Comrade Trump stands up and slaps everyone. A slap in the face.

The competition between the Democratic and Republican parties has tended to be equal in recent terms, which means that one party can be elected president for at most two terms, and then switch to the other party. Because Mario is a member of the Democratic Party, the war becomes confusing again.

"This is the first suggestion I made. The Soviet Union should suppress the two candidates and notify the Soviet ambassador to the United States to be prepared. We must be prepared for both."

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

Yanayev replied calmly, "This time we will put all our chips on the Republicans."

"all?"

Vladimir was a little surprised. In the past, he always adopted a wait-and-see attitude. Who would have expected Yanayev to decide on the Republican candidate so quickly.

But what he said next shocked him even more.

"Yes, one is George Walker Bush."

“And there’s a Donald Trump.”