Chapter 37: Two-headed deception
(Because many readers strongly demanded, the name of the country is now uniformly replaced by letters, English = Y country, France = F country, Germany = D country, Japan = J country, United States = M, Russia = E country,)
Jia Lei and Ubatu first took fake passports to make a train to Paris, and then flew directly to Moscow from here.
"Jia Lei, is your plan really reliable, can this really be done?" asked Ubatu, sitting in his room in a small hotel.
"Of course, it's reliable, but I collected a lot of information to determine this plan. Jia Lei said.
"But what if our two-headed deception is exposed?" asked Ubatu with great apprehension.
"How many times have we said it, we didn't lie to anyone! We tell the truth to everyone, but we speak from different angles! The word "deceive" will cause us a lot of trouble...... Jia Lei reminded Ubatu unhappily.
"Oh, oh! I remember, I won't talk about it later. Ubatu nodded hurriedly.
The room suddenly fell into embarrassment, only the sound of Jia Lei flipping through the newspaper, Jia Lei had just arrived in Moscow, and he had bought all the newspapers of the major newspapers in the past year.
This cottage is already completely full of newspapers!
"Jia Lei, how can we talk to the people of these two governments?" Ubatu endured for a while, and finally couldn't help but ask.
"This is not difficult, in fact I know the mayor of Moscow, through whom I can convey our opinions to Yeltsin, after all, the new president has mentioned my name and can have a little impression of me. Jia Lei said.
"You're really amazing, you can know so many big people at such an old age!" Ubatu said with emotion.
At the beginning, I braved the rain of bullets and bullets to help him stop the tank. He can't pretend that he doesn't know me! Besides, what we asked him to do this time is something he can't ask for, and he will never object to it. Jia Lei said.
"Can't you ask for it, can't we? What we want is to help Tatarstan become independent?" Ubatu said in shock.
"In fact, it was His Excellency who first put forward the hope for the independence of the Tatars! Without his support and encouragement, how could Tatars and Chechnya come up with a declaration of independence?" Jia Lei said as he opened the newspaper clippings in his hand and showed them to Ubatu.
It was a Russian-language newspaper in August 1990, and it was written about Yeltsin's visit to Tatarstan, when Eross had already issued a declaration of sovereignty and was actively enlisting the support of countries that were also ethnologically oriented.
This visit was an act by Yeltsin to increase his bargaining chips in order to confront the Gorbachev government of the Soviet Union.
"Look here!" Mr. Ye made it clear that "he believes that the Tatar people have the right to decide what form of self-government they need." Moreover, he also agitated and appealed to the Tatars: "You can take as much sovereignty as you want!" so at his instigation, Tatarstan declared its independence at the end of August. Jia Lei pointed to the Soviet Union, which was reported in detail in several authoritative newspapers.
"But why did he do it?" asked Ubatu in shock.
"Of course, in order to dig into the corners of the Soviet Union and add to the blockage of the Soviet Union! Therefore, when we go to see this Excellency in the afternoon, and put forward the idea of making Tatar independent, it should not be rejected. Jia Lei said with certainty.
"Indeed, seeing these statements, the Excellency will not refuse the Tatar people's request for independence, and he is afraid that he would very much like to see Tatarstan independent!" Ubatu finally nodded in agreement.
"Tatarstan is now not only a knife in the hands of both Soviet and Russian sides to attack each other, but also a bargaining chip for both sides to scramble to win over! Now the attitude of the Tatars is particularly important to both sides, and we can use this as a bargaining chip to negotiate with both sides. Jia Lei said.
Yeltsin made great efforts to disintegrate the Soviet Union, and he even encouraged all the autonomous regions to run the liberation movement, among which the Tatars and Chechens had the greatest influence.
Of course, this is not without effect, Kazakhstan and Crimea and other countries became independent at this time, and then Lithuania and other countries also became independent.
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October 1991
"Hello Mr. Mayor, we apologize for taking the liberty of disturbing you. Jia Lei said.
"It's okay, we're old acquaintances! Before I was taken seriously, you were my partner in life and death. Said the mayor of Moscow.
"Your opinion has already been conveyed to me, I'm just curious, Jia Lei, why do you care about these things as a Chinese businessman?" the mayor asked.
"Have you heard about the robbery that took place last month on the outskirts of Yekaterinaburg? And the subsequent small hostage rescue in Chechnya?" Jia Lei asked.
"I've heard about it! After all, it was a big deal. The mayor said.
"I am the protagonist of that unfortunate event! And the Tatar general of Uttarus came to me after that and told me that she was my uncle, and that I had only come to help my uncle find out what was going on towards Tatarstan. Jia Lei said.
"I have asked you about this matter, and Your Excellency is very much in favor of the Tatars' idea of independence, after all, the Soviet government has gone too far with the peoples, and not only requires them to force them to speak Russian, but even the construction of a kindergarten must be approved by the Soviet government. We Erosians hope that our Tatar brothers will join us in fighting for democracy and freedom for our country. The mayor said.
"As far as I know, it seems that Eross also has independent plans, so it is better to let Tatarstan help you be a pawn and test the attitude and reality of the Soviet government, after all, after the events of August 19, the strength of the Soviet government is not as strong as before. Jia Lei proposed.
"That would be too much trouble for you, but we are looking forward to the performance of the Tatar brothers, and I wish them well in advance. His Excellency the Mayor said.
"With your permission and that Excellency's permission, we Tatars can confidently and boldly pursue our own power. Ubatu hurriedly thanked him.
"The Soviet government is procrastinating, and now prices are skyrocketing, and we should work together to overthrow it. The mayor said meaningfully.
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Same coffee house on the same night!
"Hello dear Your Excellency the Soviet Congressman, it is a pleasure to meet you. Be careful, please accept it!" Jia Lei said and gently pushed the gift box in front of the other party.
"Romanée Conti! This is a good bottle. The councillor opened the gift box and looked at the gifts inside, and said with satisfaction.
What satisfied him even more was a bearer cash check for $1 million pressed under the bottle!
"My assistant knows your assistant, Mr. Novan, and he told me that you are looking for me for a matter that you want me to help with. Since you have given such a big gift, do you want me to do me any favor?" asked the Soviet parliamentarian.
"I've heard that the Soviet government intends to create a presidential post in Yakutia, right?" Jia Lei asked.
"Yes, I am about to announce it in two days. The Soviet official nodded.
"What a waste of holding a separate press conference just for such a thing? Why don't you take this opportunity to announce a few more things?" Jia Lei asked with a smile.
"The press conference is not random, and the news announced at the press conference is a national event. The councillor said with a straight face.
"But as far as I know, Yakutia is only a first-level administrative region under the jurisdiction of the Russian government, and it is not a separate country, right?" asked Jia Lei.
"We in the Soviet Union pay attention to the equal treatment of the member states and the minority countries, and according to our internal administrative level, Yakutia and E countries have the same political level within the Soviet Union. Said the parliamentarian.
"In other words, Tatarstan is the same as these two countries, and does the Soviet Union have the same level within the political system?" Jia Lei asked with a smile.
"Yes!" the councillor nodded.
"Do you indirectly agree to the independence of Yakutia?" asked Jia Lei.
"Yes!" the councillor nodded.
"I guess you are doing this, on the one hand, to get the resources of Yakutia, and on the other hand, to add to the obstruction of the Yeltsin government, right?" Jia Lei asked.
"It's good that you know about this kind of thing, I won't answer!" said His Excellency the Councillor cautiously.
Yakutia is so far away from Moscow, and the Yeltsin government can pretend to be deaf and dumb and act that it doesn't see it, so I think you might as well put a big block on them directly under Moscow's nose?" Jia Lei proposed.
"Oh, that's a good idea, why don't you hear about it?" asked the Honorable Member.
"Do you remember last year when Yeltsin instigated Tatarstan and Chechnya and other ethnic minorities to seek independence?" Jia Lei asked.
"Remember, because of this group of people, all the member states are now beginning to demand independence," said the congressman with immediate displeasure.
"Since Yeltsin can make trouble for independence, can you also do the same to block him? If you want me to say that Yakutia is too far away, and Siberia is sparsely populated and there is no big movement at all! You might as well directly recognize the independence of Tatarstan, and then I am afraid that the Yeltsin government will be shooting itself in the foot! After all, Kazan is one of the three major capital cities of country E, and without this economic source, the government of country E will be distressed to death. Jia Lei proposed.
Jia Lei went around in such a big circle, and finally turned the topic to Tatarstan independence!
"But didn't Yeltsin really want Tatarstan to become independent? Aren't we doing him a favor by doing this?" asked the congressman, puzzled.
In the past, the independence of Tatarstan harmed the interests of the Soviet government, but once country E declared independence, then Tatarstan, which became independent before him, harmed the interests of the government of country E. In terms of the position of the Tatarstan government, it is like a thorn in the heart of Russia! It will keep Russians awake at night!" Jia Lei said meaningfully.
"What you say seems to have some point, but this matter is too big, and I am afraid that the parliament will have to carefully consider it, after all, we cannot fall into the trap of the Russians!" said His Excellency the Councillor with a nod.
"I have only one question for Your Excellency, do you think Ross will be independent?" asked Jia Lei.
"Didn't you ask knowingly?" replied the councillor.
"Then you should take Russian independence as the premise, and then think carefully about my proposal, do you think that Tatarstan's independence is more threatening to the Soviet government or more threatening to the Russians?" Jia Lei asked.
"If that's the case, that's a great idea!" said the Councillor with a nod.
"I know that it is really difficult for you to mention such a big thing! But Tatar independence is the wish of those of our Tatar descendants, and we can pay any price for this wish!" said Ubatu quickly.
This was discussed between Jia Lei and him!
"Oh, what do you mean by that?" asked the councillor, puzzled.
"We are willing to privately give $10 million to the Soviet government in order to get this declaration of independence. Jia Lei said with a smile.
"10 million dollars, so many ......," His Excellency the Congressman heard and his eyes widened suddenly.
"This is just our support for the Soviet government, and we will have a thank you gift in private for your help!" Jia Lei said, glancing at the wooden box containing red wine on the table.
"What thanks, is it better than this?" asked His Excellency the Councillor, touching the wooden box meaningfully.
"We can provide immigration services for your family, including a complete set of villas and luxury cars, what do you think of this gift?" Jia Lei asked.
"Very good! I have heard of the reputation of your travel agency, not only for the warm service, but also for the high efficiency, and it is said to be able to meet all the requirements of the guests. His Excellency said with satisfaction.
"Then we look forward to your good news! I hope to hear a satisfactory answer at the press conference. Jia Lei said with a smile.
"You will be satisfied! After all, you have spent so much money to support the government, and we can still block Yeltsin and them, so what reason is there to oppose such a good thing!" said His Excellency the Councillor.
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The charm of money is indeed unstoppable, and the next day Jia Lei received good news from Soviet parliamentarians.
"Alright, we can call those two old men now! and ask the two uncles to personally lead the people to negotiate with the governments on both sides. Jia Lei said with a sigh of relief.
"Aren't we done talking, what are we going to talk about?" asked Ubatu, puzzled.
"We are talking about intentions and verbal agreements, and everyone has this meaning, but the other side does not necessarily believe us! Of course, this kind of major matter can only be reached after formal consultations between the senior officials of the two governments. We little pawns are just running errands and pulling a string!, how can we be such a big master?" Jia Lei explained to Ubatu.
"Isn't our effort in vain?" asked Ubatu.
"Of course not, we have to give all the credit to Uncle Utarsi for this matter, and let him meet here and on both sides first, and then inform Uncle Utarus and the people of Tatarstan, I don't believe that Uncle Utarsi has made such a great contribution! The Tatars still refuse to forgive him......," Jia Lei said.
"But what if Uncle Utarus still doesn't forgive my father?" asked Ubatu worriedly.
"If they do not forgive your father, Tatarstan's independence will not be openly recognized by the Soviet government. ”