It was not until the delegates were gone that Gorbachev got tired and staggered. When he left the conference hall and returned to his office, he was under great pressure. His energy was about to be drained, and he became more and more unable to cope with heavy work, which made him angry and refused to accept the military’s almost arrogant attitude
The military refused to make any further concessions. They believed that the Soviet Union had sacrificed enough in the past year.
"We will never agree to withdraw from East Germany, which is a betrayal of millions of martyrs and the whole Soviet Union!"
"handing over east Germany to NATO means that we have handed over the whole of eastern Europe to the enemy! Handing over East Germany is tantamount to handing over the future of the Soviet Union! "
"I also know that the current country is very difficult, but weakening the army will not help the country tide over the difficulties, but will make the Soviet Union fall into the abyss of eternal ruin!"
"If you can’t lead the Soviet Union out of trouble, please get out of the way and let us come! We can’t watch the Soviet Union destroy your hands! "
"Vladimir, you are not a real Bolshevik! Your weakness and compromise with NATO are gradually destroying the Soviet Union! "
"Withdraw from East Germany? Are you kidding? That’s half a million troops, ten thousand tanks and thousands of planes! How to arrange such a huge military country? It’ s more than $30 billion just to resettle these troops! "
……
All kinds of accusations reverberated in his ears like magic sounds, and his eardrums were buzzing, and he could hardly hear the voice of the opposite person. Now he is in a more difficult situation than the Soviet Union, and several economic reforms have failed. The Soviet Union’s finances have been on the verge of collapse, and the military has been weakened several times in exchange for NATO assistance, which has made him lose military support. If one day a special force suddenly rushed into the Kremlin ak-74 and swept him into a hornet’s nest, he would not be surprised. These concessions have also made him look down to the freezing point, almost deserted by his relatives. The major media have criticized and questioned his new policy
How did you get to this point? You know, just a year ago, he was still on good terms with the military. In several extremely risky military operations, he was in favor or acquiescence, and the military also strongly supported his new policy. Everyone needed what they needed and depended on each other … Alas, he didn’t want to sacrifice the Soviet military power, but now what else can he get in exchange for NATO support besides this Soviet Union? He asked himself that there was nothing wrong with withdrawing troops from East Germany. Of course, withdrawing troops from Afghanistan is painful, but it is also the only correct choice, which can not only save a huge military expenditure.
You can also improve your relationship with NATO military. Why can’t you understand his difficulties?
He was really tired. He asked the secret to bring a pot of hot water to wash his face. When he saw the reflection in the water, he froze. What caught his eye was a pale face that was emaciated, and his eyes were scattered. It took him a whole minute to make sure that the emaciated man gave a weak smile and picked up a delicious towel to wash his face.
The skin on his face and neck is getting looser and looser. He is really old. He is now in the prime of his life as a politician, but he has little strength to sign a document.
After washing his face, he asked the secret to take the water away for a moment and silently picked up the words "prepare the car for the military hospital"
Marshal Kuznetsov is leaning against the wall in an intensive care unit of the heavily guarded Moscow Military Hospital, reading a newspaper. His body is full of tubes, and he has been tortured to death by the disease. His eyes, which were deep in the past and can see the end of the universe, are deeply sunken. The whole person is so thin that he is wrapped in a skin and a bone. He can be lifted out of the loose sling by grabbing his neck with a light lift. This respect makes people imagine that he is Optimus Prime of the Soviet Union who has experienced the most cruel test of World War II. Iron soldiers once commanded thousands of huge ships and thousands of war planes. Admiral of the fleet, the Soviet Union! This man, who is older than the history of the Soviet Union, witnessed the rise of the Soviet Union with his own eyes and the decline of the Soviet Union. His physical condition began to deteriorate since last year. He needed rest, but the Soviet Union needed him. When he didn’t have a rest, he had to drag his old body and worry about national affairs, trying his best to balance his influence. The contradiction between the military and the Politburo suppressed the radical part of the military. These heavy jobs made his condition deteriorate rapidly. Finally, at the end of October last year, his heart stopped beating in the office and he was sent to the hospital. The doctor said that he was overworked and needed a rest, but he knew very well that his life was coming to an end. Every time he dreamed at midnight, he could see many fallen Soviet-German comrades calling him …
It’s no big deal to die. I’m content at this age, but he really can’t let go of this country …
Newspapers are optimistic news, but what lies behind these optimistic news? He knows better than anyone. Alas, where is your way out in the Soviet Union?
"Peel off!"
Clear and rhythmic knocking at the door interrupted the old marshal’s thoughts. Kuznetsov put the newspaper and said, "Is it a bull? Come in, please. "Bull" is the nickname he gave Lieutenant General Borrossi Loff. He loves this young general who dares to fight, dare to fight and be resourceful, and rampage like a bull to crush all enemies.
Borrossi rove put things on the table and took out a big red apple. He wanted a fruit knife and brushed it by the bedside. He said, "I occasionally went outside and bought some when I saw that the fruit was not sold out … Marshal, have you lost weight again?"
Kuznetsov said calmly, "It’s okay, but I’ve been hearing from those old comrades-in-arms lately that I don’t have much time to estimate."
With a quiver, the fruit knife cut into a long piece of fruit peel and fell off. Borrossi Love trembled and said, "Old Marshal, please don’t say such a thing. You are Optimus Prime of the Soviet Union. The Soviet Union can’t live without you! Especially now the Soviet Union cannot do without you! "
Kuznetsov shook his head. "People will die eventually. No one can be an exception … It’s bitter to eat anything without taking medicine for so long. I really want to taste apples."
Borrossi Loff cut the apple into small petals and sent it to the old marshal’s mouth. Kuznetsov chewed hard. Even eating an apple was so hard when he was old, but the apple was so sweet that he showed a little expression of satisfaction. Borrossi Loff stared at the old man who had gone through the ups and downs with the Soviet Union for more than half a century, trying to hide his heart and fear. He was an orphan and lost all his relatives in World War II. When he was young, he was so hungry that he was full of bodies and charred limbs, and he cried himself hoarse in the ruins. When he was a major general, Kuznetsov picked him up and took him home. When he was older, he was sent to the juvenile military academy. Since then, he has become a member of the Soviet Red Army. Marshal Kuznetsov has given him little help for decades, but he has encouraged him more than once when he fell to the bottom. The old man in his heart is his second father. His growth process has not been smooth and he has been hit several times, and he can hardly turn over, but he has clenched his teeth silently, because he knows that no matter how hard he is, he will not let him down.
Now the old man is coming to the end of his life … Holding Kuznetsov’s hand, he feels like holding a hard bone and his heart is torn apart.
Kuznetsov smiled happily after eating an apple and said, "It’s so sweet. It’s the second time I’ve eaten such a delicious apple in my life."
Borrossi love forced a smile "the second time?"
Kuznetsov said, "For the second time, the first time was during the Great Patriotic War. At that time, food was extremely scarce, and a class could get a loaf of black bread a day … The black bread was infiltrated with a lot of sawdust, fine mineral powder, bran, grass seeds and other messy things so hard that it could crack the German helmet until I think of the black bread … I was very surprised when I marched."
I am happier to find apples than to find gold! I drooled and gave this apple to the headquarters staff and staff for them to share. Guess what? This little apple has been turned around by so many people and there are still more than half of it left! Can you imagine how delicious an apple was to people who were going crazy with dry and hard brown bread at that time? As a result, except for those kids who are less than ten years old, most people are greedy and suck a … "
Borrossi rove was silent. He didn’t know what Kuznetsov meant by telling him this little story.
Kuznetsov gasped and said, "At that time, we were so poor that we couldn’t even eat an apple, and we couldn’t eat enough brown bread that could grind our stomachs through, but we just survived and sent the Germans back to their hometown!" No one can defeat the Soviet Union. If there is, it must be ourselves! "
Borrossi rove excited "for now this person has appeared, he is our total remember! He wants to withdraw troops from East Germany and Afghanistan. He wants to give up the fruits of victory won by the Soviet Union in hundreds of battles. He is ruining the Soviet Union! " At this point, he can’t help but be angry, his face is red and his voice is getting louder and louder, and he can be heard outside the corridor.
Kuznetsov listened to him quietly-or vented until he realized that his loud voice was absolutely not good for the elderly who needed to rest. Only then did the old man sigh, "I know that you and many people are extremely dissatisfied with Vladimir’s actions, and his actions did harm the interests of the Soviet Union, but have you ever thought of any better countermeasures?"
Borrossi rove suddenly choked "I …"
Kuznetsov said, "At present, the Soviet Union is in a terrible predicament. We can rely on our own strength to get out of the predicament and rely on international assistance … We can make some concessions if we want to get international assistance. Brave bull, your eyes are limited to the army and the dignity of the Soviet Union, but we have to consider the future of the whole Soviet Union!"
Borrossi Love said, "But he …"
Kuznetsov interrupted him. "Listen to me! I know you’re here to use my influence … I’m afraid this is your first time to ask for my help, but I can’t promise you! I can’t bury the bane of turmoil for the Soviet Union! "
Borrossi rove pursed his lips.
Kuznetsov breathed a sigh of relief and said so many words in a row. He was a little overwhelmed and forced to say, "Go home and remember that everything is important to the overall situation and remember your mission. Never point your gun at one of your own! The Soviet Union may decline, it may fall, it may fall into a trough, but we will eventually get up. Nothing can defeat the Soviet Union and nothing can defeat Soviet men! "
Chapter VII Optimus Prime (3)
Kuznetsov was about to lie down and rest when a door was rung again. He said, "Do you always remember?"? Please come in! "
The door was gently pushed open and it was Gorbachev, the head of the Soviet Union. He asked the bodyguard to guard the door and walk as lightly as possible to the face of the hospital bed, barely squeezing out a smile. "Do you feel better?"
Kuznetsov said, "This body can’t be repaired. Vladimir, have a seat. You’re welcome. You can try some fruit here."
Gorbachev sat with an apple and asked the old marshal how he was doing while cutting it absently. He was in such a bad state that he cut his hand and didn’t notice it until he put the bloody apple in his mouth. Kuznetsov asked softly, "Why is this situation still not getting better?"
Gorbachev said with a wry smile, "The military refused to agree to withdraw troops from East Germany and Afghanistan anyway-their bottom line is to withdraw most of the combat troops from Afghanistan, which is far from NATO’s requirements … Besides, China politely refused to sign a friendly agreement between China and the Soviet Union, and even my request to visit Beijing was not met." Speaking of this, he was angry that no leader of the Soviet Union had been mixed up like him for decades since the founding of the country! God only knows if he is possessed by a bad god. When this general record is like the previous decades, leaders have been arrogant in paying debts, and he has hit everything!
Kuznetsov sighed, too. Although he was ill, he was very accurate about the current situation. He had a bad feeling when the Soviet Union began to look for a way out. Gorbachev tried to make peace with NATO, stop the arms race, reduce nuclear weapons and improve diplomacy with western countries, and at the same time save some military expenses. However, Zznetsov’s countermeasures were just the opposite. He strongly advocated the restoration of China’s peace and wooing China’s NATO to compete. He knew that after more than ten years of rapid development, China, whether it was the military, had been trying hard. Things and economic strength are already quite strong. NATO or Chinese medicine may be a little insufficient to compete head-on, but roof of the world in the world is already qualified. It is still unknown whether the Soviet Union can get Chinese aid if it can make peace with China, but the pressure will definitely be greatly reduced. Others feel quite good about China. During the honeymoon period, Huasu tried his best to help senior figures in China, and they had good personal relationships. These should still be able to send a NATO team. After repeatedly hitting a wall, Gorbachev finally listened to his advice and extended an olive branch to China. I didn’t expect that the Chinese parliament would so simply and almost rudely reject the proposal of re-establishment between the It might be a little effective if Marshal Kuznetsov came forward. After all, the leaders of the older generation in China have complicated feelings for the Soviet Union, but they have some touching feelings for the Soviet Union today.
A few of them can make full use of these to break the diplomatic ice between the two countries and pave the way, but his body obviously does not allow him to take part in such heavy work …
The old marshal sighed without bitterness. "It seems that the Soviet Union is really weak. Even China doesn’t take us seriously."
Gorbachev chewed the apple hard and said, "It’s impossible to see China …"
Kuznetsov was so sad that when he saw the Soviet Union become like this, his heart ached like a knife and twisted like a frying pan.
Gorbachev went on to say, "Since last year, China’s grain output and imports have fallen to the bottom, and the oil price has fallen sharply. The arms market has been squeezed by NATO and China at the expense of blood … I tried to sell gold for cash, but NATO followed suit and sold a lot of gold, making the price of gold extremely low, which made us lose more than we gain! Money is needed everywhere now, but where does it come from? The Soviet Union is about to lose its hematopoietic capacity! "
Kuznetsov smiled bitterly. "If Comrade Lenin and Comrade Stalin saw that the Soviet Union had fallen into this state, they would definitely jump out of the coffin with anger."
Gorbachev said irritably, "Now is not the time! The withdrawal deadline agreed with NATO is getting closer and closer, and the military attitude is still not relaxed … "He didn’t say it again because he knew that this old man must know what he wanted to say behind him. This old man was Optimus Prime of the Soviet Union. When he was still healthy, he always remembered that he was uneasy and afraid. This old man was angry with the influence of the country. He was stubborn and blocked his new thinking and reform. But when this old man fell, his horse was overwhelmed by the overwhelming pressure. He prayed for the emperor to recover soon more than once to help him. This feeling was the same as that of a rebellious student and a strict teacher.
Kuznetsov’s gray eyebrows twisted tightly in silence for a long time before saying, "I don’t know what you mean. Earlier, someone from the military came to see me and said these things …"
Gorbachev had a row of black lines on his forehead. "Is it Borrossi Love’s stubborn bull?"
Kuznetsov ordered one end.
Gorbachev nervously asked, "Then how did you answer him?"
Kuznetsov said, "I scolded him … He loves this country so much that he sometimes goes to extremes. I hope you don’t mind. I will try my best to say that the military agreed to withdraw troops from East Germany. I can still do it myself … It’s no big deal to withdraw troops from East Germany. Forty-two years ago, we could go to Berlin. Forty-two years later, we can also go to Berlin and Xu Bule!"
Gorbachev’s eyes
Wet, hold on to the old man’s skinny hands and don’t know what to say.
Kuznetsov gasped and said, "It’s not a problem to withdraw troops from East Germany. The question is how to settle hundreds of thousands of troops?"
Gorbachev’s eyebrows screwed up again. This is no joke. Where hundreds of thousands of troops are put is a big problem. Dismissal? There is a limit to the military’s tolerance. If he dares to demobilize this elite army, there will be a general outbreak of dissatisfaction with the horse. It is not impossible to shell the Kremlin then! But what can we do to resettle them if we don’t dismiss them? It’s always a … big problem!
Kuznetsov smiled and said, "It seems that you regard this army as a burden. From another angle, this army is not only a burden, but also a great help to break the current predicament!"
Gorbachev was puzzled. "How do you say this?"
Kuznetsov said, "The 500,000 troops are our elite troops, Hatczynsk, two Red Flag Guards, motorized infantry division, KanTemirov Tank Division, Tamanskaya Motorized Infantry Division … These are all Soviet iron fists, and they have been shivering in front of bayonets for nearly half a century in Europe. If we withdraw these troops, NATO will laugh; If we deploy these troops to the Far East, NATO leaders will definitely cheer! "
Gorbachev was taken aback. "Deploy these troops to the Far East? That China is not … "
Kuznetsov said, "This is the effect! China has rejected our kindness, and it is necessary for us to show them our strength. The deployment of these troops to the Far East just strengthens the strength of the Far East Military Region! It is impossible for China not to respond to this, and they are so bad with NATO that NATO dreams of seeing their bad luck. Once they have a small-scale conflict with us, who do you think NATO will be there? "
Gorbachev’s eyes slowly burst into a sharp light. "It is possible that NATO will put us to death in China, and it is also possible that our side will try to win over us to deal with China! Considering that the growth momentum of China’s military strength and economic strength is too horrible, it has made NATO very uneasy. In addition, the possibility of resentment accumulated in previous wars is 40% at most, while the possibility on our side is 60%. After all, NATO absolutely does not want us to become a second Soviet Union and continue to challenge their status! It is in NATO’s best interest to let Su Lianhua continue to fight and no one wants to develop! "
Kuznetsov said contemptuously, "Those vampires are just fooling around with China and dreaming wishful dreams … We might as well learn from Chinese studies and pretend that a small-scale conflict between China and China creates tension between the two countries and may repair the illusion at any time."
Threaten to ask NATO for funds. We told the world about the bodies of tens of thousands of NATO soldiers in the African War. The Soviet Union and the United States joined forces to be a NATO nightmare. If they don’t want to relive this nightmare, they can pay for it. What do you know? "
Gorbachev nodded. Of course, he had a plan in mind, but he didn’t have money. If he had enough money at hand, he would certainly be able to lead the Soviet Union into a new world!
"Transfer these elite troops to the second-line army headquarters in the Far East to reduce or compress the establishment according to the situation … to be secretive, withdraw the soldiers to keep the army corps and the headquarters, so that those who have been evacuated to the Far East can keep the whole frame with less corps. Our troops in the Far East have been increasing! NATO will definitely think that I have seen through them. They want to sit quietly in their dreams! " Kuznetsov paused for a while before continuing to say, "I am most worried that those radical generals must limit their power and not let them reach out to the Far East, or something will happen!" We have to strengthen communication with China at the same time. There is no deep hatred between our two countries. To put it bluntly, it’s just a grudge. It’s impossible to fight for a hundred years. It’s not impossible for us to make some concessions in some places. We are all too stubborn. If one person made a concession at the beginning, maybe we would still be comrades and brothers now! "
Gorbachev listened thoughtfully, "Some concessions? Where do you make concessions? "
Kuznetsov did not answer the rhetorical question, "Where do China most want us to make concessions?"
Gorbachev said, "Territorial issue!"
Kuznetsov said, "If we make some limited concessions on border demarcation, we will give them back some places in the Far East that have no military significance and mineral resources … give them a small piece of land and give them 20,000 to 30,000 square kilometers, and their grievances will be dispelled."
Gorbachev’s brow wrinkled again. "China is not stupid. Can they accept these lands with little development value?"