Western observers in 1993 were generally optimistic about the results of the change of flags after the collapse of the Soviet Union. National observers from the West, although they do not expect to see hundreds of years of elected politics in Europe and the United States, always report the illusion that "at least it will be passable".

The young people of Azerbaijan, as well as Aliyev, taught them a lesson.

If there is no qualitative difference between the candidates who will run in the general election, who cares who is elected?

How much difference could Aliyev and Husseynov have? Political commentators at this time could not tell. While the people of the capital, Baku, may be actively involved in the elections because of their high political enthusiasm and the infiltration of the Western media, Azerbaijanis in other regions do not care much about the elections.

In a city like Siqui, it is not geographically related to any candidate, and city dwellers are not required to vote. It was a good dinner, well worth savoring.

Instead of interfering in the election, Heinkel and others had to hold up cameras and huge video cameras to film and interview local residents.

After a while, someone from the polling station came out to chase them away.

The menacing Azerbaijanis did not intimidate Henkel, who, under the protection of several of his companions, raised his voice in Russian: "We are election observers, we have the right to record and film......"

The guy who came out of the voting station was five big and three rough, and said impatiently: "What are you shooting for dinner, stand farther away!"

"You're cheating. ”

"What?" said the polling staff in bewilderment.

Seeing that he really didn't understand, Heinkel suddenly had hope, and hurriedly said: "Dinner, it's not right for you to invite voters to dinner, this is election fraud." ”

"Cheating?"

"Cheating. ”

"Why did you cheat?" the man at the polling station instantly said again.

Hopeful, Henkel was stunned for a moment and put down his camera. "During the election, many voters are uncertain about their choices. At such times, the most important thing is to maintain a fair and equitable ......"

"What does that have to do with eating?"

"You feed the electorate, and this is a suspicion of bribing them with food. ”

"You mean to tell everyone to come so far and not give them food, and then rush back when it gets dark?"

Henkel definitely didn't think about it, and hesitated: "It's okay for them to pay for food by themselves, free dinner." Square peg. ”

The big man at the polling station laughed, pointed at Heinkel as if he were pointing to the white-haired giant panda in the zoo, and said in fast-paced Russian: "Food in the city is so much more expensive than at home." If it's not for the vote, why do you need to come here to eat? Besides, what's wrong with spending so much money to vote and giving everyone a meal. ”

"Only those who voted for Aliyev can eat here for free, right?

"The person who paid for the food said so, we don't care. ”

"Aren't you in charge of polling stations?"

"We are all temporary workers. The big man at the polling station said proudly: "We were elected by each city, and when the voting is over, I will go home." ”

Dahan has to answer all questions. But there was not a single word that the national observers wanted to hear.

Henkel, well-fed and warm-clothed, where can he keep up with the Azerbaijani mode of thinking.

Su Cheng trembled with laughter.

He knew it would be like this.

Not to mention Azerbaijan in 1993, more than a decade later, there will still be 100,000 demonstrations in Russia. Elections are punishable.

As for the fact that Aliyev and his son have been able to control the country for more than ten years or even decades, the election will never be like that of Europe and the United States.

Han Chenghang and Minister Zheng were also speechless for a while.

If you are a Chinese official and do not know the poverty of mountain villages and towns, you can be labeled as ignorant of the people's feelings. But when it was the turn of the US imperialist officials. It would be normal not to understand poverty in less developed countries.

Most of the gentlemen and ladies of European and American countries. They don't care much about the rest of the world, they care about it, and their feelings are polarized.

Heinkel these people, although they are normal, they can't feel the pulse of the Azerbaijanis.

The man at the polling station was already impatient, and when he saw that they were silent, he shook his hand like a fly, and said, "Hurry up, there are so many of you gathered here to affect the vote." ”

"Do we influence the vote?" a red-haired Nordic woman stood up screaming, the corners of her mouth crooked, looking angry.

The other party looked at him with obvious eyes, pointed to the electronic devices around him, and said: "You are taking pictures everywhere, who will vote, and even vote for, isn't it all leaked? What if they are retaliated?"

"Revenge? How can it be?" The Norsemen, who had not experienced war in years, were no longer familiar with the business of revenge.

Sioux City was behind him, and whispered in English, "Husseinov is still in control of the army." ”

With the current situation in Azerbaijan, it is extremely difficult for the military junta to survive, which is why Husseinov did not come to power directly, and he cannot afford to pay both military salaries and government expenses. However, this does not mean that Husseinov does not have the ability to overturn the election by force.

Among the tripartite forces of Azerbaijan, Husseinov is the only one who is qualified to flip the table.

Whether it will do it is one thing, whether it can be done is another.

It would not be surprising to say that voters were skeptical.

The members of the International Observation Mission did not take pictures unscrupulously, and the polling stations slowly returned to normal. People are still eating free dinners and voting for Aliyev.

The fighters for democracy looked at the scene before them and wept without tears.

After a long time, Han Chenghang asked in a low voice: "It's so obvious, won't Husseinov and Mamedov object?"

Su Cheng said simply: "The whip is beyond the reach of the whip." ”

"It's still close to Baku. ”

"So this polling station is still relatively well-behaved. Su Cheng's words made Han Chenghang stunned for a while.

He really wanted to ask what the unruly polling station was like, but he finally held back.

It is rare to be confused as an official, and it is better to be a diplomat to be confused and go home.

On the way back, everyone became much more silent.

Han Chenghang surrounded Su Cheng, chatting without words, and became cold to Minister Zheng. After today's observations, it is no longer possible to judge the fact that Aliyev is going to come to power, his level is too poor.

Minister Zheng also realized this, and his face was gloomy and he didn't know what he was thinking.

Heinkel and others worked hard to report to the authorities.

However, the vote count for the presidential election was not affected by the observers, and it began on time without stopping.

It's still very skillful work, and the numbers go on and on.

In almost all elected countries, there have been disputes over recounts, and the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled on the results of election counts more than once.

In the new "democracies", disputes are even more likely.

All those involved in the matter began their work nervously, and boxes of ballots were dumped on the table, counted and recorded by hand. All the scenes look right, except for the people involved.

When a group of Azerbaijanis want to cheat, a few foreigners can't take care of it.

Duplicate counting and missing votes are just the beginning, and direct modification of the numbers and other situations will inevitably occur.

Of course, this time it was not only Aliyev who was cheating, but also Mamedov and Husseynov.

It's the same game, just not as above board as it seems.

On the last day, the situation began to become tense.

The army under Husseinov's command is, after all, a formidable existence. And Western society is more worried about the democratically elected government turning into a military government, and the ambassadors shuttle back and forth, warning Husseynov not to use force, and Aliyev not to use the people.

Minutes and seconds passed.

It was easy to stay up until the evening, and the counting of votes was officially completed.

Husseinov, Aliyev, and Mamedov, with their wives and subordinates, sat in the audience, waiting for the moment of opening.

Everyone stared nervously at the host.

The same is true for Sioux City and others.

Everyone is like a cheating gambler, even if they know the number of dice in the cup, they will be nervous at the moment of the cup.

Suddenly. An envelope was handed to the moderator.

He turned it on, read it, confirmed it, read it again, raised the microphone and shouted: "The President of Azerbaijan is ......"

After a pause, the host raised his voice again: "Yes...... Gaidar Aliyevich Aliyev!"

Cheers erupted.

Su Cheng did not understand Russian, but he was familiar with the pronunciation of "Aliyev", and he also threw his arms hard and stood up.

Wang Guan and other big Chinese people shouted excitedly.

Aliyev smiled like a Santa Claus. He did not immediately go to the high platform, but stood with Husseinov and whispered something.

The two had communicated earlier, and Husseinov actually expected this result. He didn't show obvious disappointment, and after a few simple words, he and Aliyev held hands and walked to the high platform together.

The eyes of the Europeans and Americans present suddenly lit up, and including Henkel, they all applauded desperately.

In Western elections, while victory is important, it is equally important for the loser to admit defeat.

It can be said that the end of an election should be marked by the speech of the loser, not the victor.

This is the trait that failed democracies lack most.

Han Chenghang couldn't help but praise: "Husseinov picked it up and put it down, he was a soldier." ”

"He will not be treated badly. Sioux said quietly. Husseinov has long been promised by the prime minister, but the position of one level below the president is also very tempting.

However, sooner or later Husseinov and Aliyev will have to part ways, which is also destined by Azerbaijan.

Han Chenghang asked curiously: "In terms of meritorious deeds, what position will Chairman Su get?"

Su Cheng shook his head slightly, he really couldn't tell.

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