Knowing what Valentin Staryevich meant by his words, Chen Geng said: "I have communicated with Huaxia, and the Huaxia government said that if the Soviet big brother is willing to provide them with some volunteers and firefighters to assist them in fighting this fire, they will be very grateful." ”

As an experienced veteran politician, Valentin Staryevich immediately understood what the Chinese side meant: for the time being, it was not yet acceptable for Soviet soldiers to enter the territory of China as soldiers.

In fact, this request did not surprise Valentin · Staryevich's surprise, after all, the diplomatic relations between the two countries are still so tense, and the previous ten or twenty years have been in a situation of military confrontation for a long time, whether it is out of national sentiment or thinking inertia, it is impossible for the Chinese people to accept Soviet soldiers wearing Red Army uniforms to set foot on the land of China, but there is no doubt that if the Soviet Union has given help in this largest forest fire since the founding of the People's Republic of China, it will indeed play a great role in promoting the improvement of relations between the two countries.

"I see," said Valentin Staryevich in a deep voice, "in this case, you send me a fax as soon as possible explaining what kind of assistance is needed, and I will report the situation to the general secretary as soon as possible; Comrade Ji reported. ”

As for the question of "rent" mentioned by Chen Geng, Valentin Staryevich did not even mention it: for the great Soviet Union, would it care about Fernandez Chen's rent for this meagre amount?

Joke!

If Comrade @ Ji, the general secretary, is unwilling to help Huaxia, it will be fine, but if he is willing to help Huaxia, this help and this favor will inevitably not fall on him Fernandez Chen.

This is indeed the case, after listening to Valentin Starievich's report, the famous comrade "Gotu" waved his hand, and the heroic spirit of the leader of the great power was instantly displayed: "Will the great Soviet care about his little rent......?"

"Yes, the great Soviet does not care about any of this at all," Valentin Staryevich nodded, and at the same time said cautiously: "However, the distinguished Comrade General Secretary, the comrades of Huaxia demanded that our comrades must go over as state volunteers and firefighters, this ...... You see......"

This is what Valentin Staryevich is most worried about, compared to this, "after arriving in China, you have to obey the command of the Chinese government, and there must be a coordinator on every plane" is not so important.

"Comrade Staryevich, you think too much, Comrade Huaxia's worries are actually very understandable," Comrade Gorbachev suddenly became easier to speak: "After all, our two countries were not so good before...... Well, mutual trust, but it doesn't matter, this time we help the Huaxia brothers, in fact, we are taking the first step of mutual trust. ”

Although he was a little surprised by the new supreme leader's good words, Valentin Staryevich immediately nodded: "Okay, I'll arrange it." After a moment's pause, Valentin Staryevich seemed to hesitate, but he nevertheless spoke: "Dear Comrade Gorbachev, I think there is one more thing that needs your attention. ”

"Oh, what's the matter?"

Valentin Staryevich said: "Fernández Chen has already reported this to you through the channels of the KGB two days ago, asking for help from the great Soviets, but until now I have not received any news from the KGB. ”

"Oh......" After listening to Valentin Starievich's report, Gorbachev's face did not change, but nodded: "Okay, I see." ”

After speaking, Comrade Ge Zongshu @ Ji waved his hand, which means that you Valentin Staryevich can go out.

Valentin Staryevich obediently helped Gorbachev close the door, with a chuckle on the corner of his mouth: some people in the KGB are probably going to be unlucky.

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Chen Gengke didn't know if the KGB was going to be unlucky, but he knew that just one day after he had finished talking on the phone with Valentin Starievich, he received a reply from the highest Soviet power structure: the Soviet government would organize two of the latest Mi-26 heavy helicopters (fire-fighting), eight Mi-8 medium-sized helicopters (personnel transport), 10 Be-12 amphibious aircraft (fire-fighting), and four Il— The 76P (fire-extinguishing type), together with the corresponding crew and a humanitarian rescue team composed of a total of 100 Soviet firefighters and volunteers, rushed to Huaxia to assist Huaxia in carrying out humanitarian relief on the spreading Daxinganling fire.

The meaning of this reply letter is obvious: you should quickly inform the Huaxia side, so that the two sides can carry out the docking of official procedures. As for the rent or anything, the Soviet government did not even mention it.

The fire was urgent, Chen Geng didn't dare to slack off, and immediately dialed Ding Haijun's phone, as soon as the phone was connected, Chen Geng was not verbose, and said to himself: "Lao Ding, the Soviet government agreed." ”

"The Soviet government agreed?"

Ding Haijun's voice sounded much hoarser than the last time he talked on the phone, thinking that he had no diplomatic mission abroad during this time, so it is conceivable how much pressure this fire brought to the entire high-level Chinese during this time. Now hearing Chen Geng's statement that the Soviet government agreed to provide aid to Huaxia, Ding Haijun became excited, and he asked Chen Geng impatiently: "Have they agreed to our conditions?"

"Yes, they all agreed," Chen Geng nodded, "The Soviet side will organize an aircraft team consisting of 2 of the latest Mi-26 fire-fighting heavy helicopters, 8 Mi-8 medium helicopters for personnel transportation, 10 amphibious Be-12 fire-fighting aircraft, and 4 Il-76P fire-fighting transport aircraft."

In addition, in addition to the corresponding crew, the Soviet government will also send about 100 rescue teams composed of Soviet firefighters and volunteers to help us fight the fire and save people - by the way, in another hour, Comrade Gorbachev will officially make a live televised speech, expressing concern for the fire and saying that if we need it, the Soviet Union will provide corresponding help......"

Without waiting for Chen Geng to finish speaking, Ding Haijun immediately reacted and said: "I will report to the chief immediately, and we will respond as soon as Comrade Gorbachev's televised speech is made." ”

"That's good, you guys complete the docking of official procedures as soon as possible, after all, the fire is urgent......"

Before Chen Geng's words were finished, Ding Haijun suddenly said, "Brother." ”

"Huh?"

Suddenly hearing the title of "brother", Chen Geng couldn't help but be stunned: How long has it been since Ding Haijun has not called himself "brother", it must have been at least three or four years, right?

"Thank you," Ding Haijun's voice trembled slightly, "Thank you for all this...... D and the country and the people will not forget you. ”

"Hey, what are you talking about," Chen Geng was a little embarrassed: "I didn't do anything, and it wasn't me who was willing to help, but the Soviet government's ......."

"Of course, the Soviet government should be grateful, but you should also be grateful," Ding Haijun said: "The 5 million RMB you donated has been received, and the chief specially told me to thank you on behalf of D, the people in the disaster area, and the people of the whole country, and thank you for everything you have done for this country and nation." ”

Yes, Chen Geng has donated 5 million RMB to Huaxia, don't think that 5 million RMB is very little, you know, this is 5 million in 1987.

If you don't have a precise concept, then take another example: from May 12 to the present, Mr. Fok Ying-tung of the Hong Kong Island Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong China Resources Company, Huaxia Bank Group, China Merchants Group and Hong Kong Island residents have donated a total of more than 1.4 million Hong Kong dollars to the disaster area of Daxinganling. A large number of state-owned enterprises in Hong Kong, including China Merchants Bank, Chen Geng's donation alone is 3.5 times that of them.

From this point of view, Chen Geng's 5 million is really a lot, and this 5 million is the largest donation received by the Huaxia government so far, and even none of the "sons" of Huaxia have donated so much.

Chen Geng said politely: "I have also made a lot of money in Huaxia over the years, since this country needs help now, whether it is a Chinese or not, I have a reason to repay this land." ”

Ding Haijun sniffed vigorously: Since the beginning of reform and opening up, there are not many foreign enterprises that have made money in China, but who can donate 5 million yuan like Chen Geng? Even the international giants like Coca-Cola, General Electric, and Boeing, who had been doing business with China since the beginning of reform and opening up, and even before the reform and opening up, donated tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, and only a few hundred thousand, and there were only a few hundred thousand, and none of them were more than a few million.

For example, after Chen Geng donated the 5 million yuan and tried to coordinate the rescue forces of the Soviet Union to come to China for rescue, the old man spoke at another high-level meeting, and made a very severe criticism of some previous phenomena, pointing out: "Some departments and some comrades must correct some bad practices in the past, otherwise it will only make our real friends cold and sad. Take care of it more, even if necessary, I think it is completely right, if anyone thinks it is wrong, let him come to me. ”

With the old man's words and instructions, Ding Haijun no longer had any doubts about Chen Geng's future in Huaxia (although he had not doubted it before), but there was one problem that gave him a headache: his daughter was about to graduate......