Except for Yang Weiping and Andropov, no one knew what the two leaders of the Eastern Union and the Soviet Union had talked about at Andropov's house that night, and Yang Weiping did not leave Andropov's house until half past six in the morning of the next day.

During this period, except for Luo Xiaotong and Andropov's secretary Chuikov, who went in and out of the study twice and brought some food and drink to the two "bosses", no one else went in.

At half past two o'clock local time on the afternoon of November 13, Yang Weiping came to the Moscow Institute of International Public Relations according to the itinerary to communicate, study and give speeches with the teachers and students of the college.

On the same day, Karenia was instructed to form an improvised emergency investigation team with Defense Minister Yazov as deputy head and team leader to conduct a thorough investigation of the emergency pipelines of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant and the Alpha-class nuclear submarine, which also uses reactors with the same metal-liquid reactor design concept as the nuclear power plant.

In the Kremlin.

In the office of the Supreme Chairman, Yanayev, First Deputy Chairman of the Soviet Union, and Kryuchkov, Chairman of the KGB, were summoned by Andropov at this time, and the three of them discussed together what changes would be brought to the Soviet Union after the visit of Yang Weiping, the head of the Eastern Union of Eastern Union, to the Soviet Union.

"Last night, I reached a framework agreement with Yang Weiping, the head of the Oriental Union, to sign two heavy arms sales framework agreements, which is also the first time that Yang Weiping has purchased heavy military technical equipment from us since Yang Weiping controlled northern Myanmar, reunified the whole of Myanmar, and established the Federal Republic of Donghui. Andropov's face looked very relaxed and said:

"Twelve An-124s, twelve Tu-22s, two Typhoon-class nuclear submarines. Yang Weiping said that after the equipment is delivered to the Eastern Union, they will carry out appropriate modifications, hoping that we will not make the price too expensive, and Yang said that their modification technology can be opened to the Soviet Union at that time. You think I'll do it alone. Or not?"

"Judging from the characteristics of these three weapons mentioned by Führer Yang, it is clear that OUEC hopes to pose a certain strategic threat to US military bases in the Indian Ocean region. Yanayev's eyes lit up and he replied:

"OUCC does have advantages in some technical fields, but so far they have not had a real conventional strategic weapon. Moreover, the existing industrial capacity of OUCC also limits the time they can manufacture and possess large quantities of strategic weapons and equipment.

The conflict between the East and the United States in the Bay of Bengal has made the East Union realize that if it cannot deter the United States military bases in the Indian Ocean, the strategic intention of the East Union to break out of the Bay of Bengal and enter the Indian Ocean can only be delusional. Yang Weiping couldn't do it. He was afraid that the Americans would not give him enough time, so he thought about asking us for help.

If the United States wants to maintain its strategic superiority in the Indian Ocean, it will certainly step up its military deployment in the Indian Ocean. And to do that, the United States will either mobilize its own military forces on its own soil or draw them from Europe, and no matter what the Americans do, it doesn't seem to do us any harm. ”

"There is no doubt that OUCC has the technological accumulation and industrial base for manufacturing strategic weapons and equipment. After some thought, Kryuchkov continued: "Five years ago, they already had the ability to independently develop the Y20B Global Overlord large military transport aircraft. Moreover, it has inherited the production capacity of Huaxia's new Y10 series civil aviation passenger aircraft.

Therefore, I have no doubt at all that OUCC has developed strategic transport aircraft and strategic bombers similar to the An-124 and Tu-22. In addition, although the Dahan-class attack nuclear submarine of the Oriental Union Navy lacks deep and underwater speed, I always have a feeling that this is not because the Eastern Union has not pursued the technology of deep diving and underwater high speed, but has deliberately developed such an attack nuclear submarine suitable for operations in shallow waters. ”

"Yang Weiping put forward a theory. Andropov said with a solemn look in his eyes: "The real power of nuclear weapons is not to be launched, but to be placed on the launch pad forever!" He said, with the various types of nuclear warheads that several nuclear powers now have in reserve. Enough to destroy the planet we live on more than ten times.

Based on this consensus among several nuclear powers, the possibility of a world war in the future is already very slim. Competition in the world of the future. It is an economic and technological competition, and the maximum limit of the struggle between the major powers will also be limited to regional proxy wars.

He solemnly urged us that it was time to make appropriate adjustments to the Soviet Union's national strategy, otherwise, if I continued to adhere to the 'reckless' military development of the Brezhnev era, sooner or later the Soviet economy would face total collapse. ”

"I don't think it's Führer Yang Weiping scaring us. Yanayev nodded with a stern face and said, "The facts have been proven. There are indeed problems in our economic structure and industrial structure, and to put it bluntly, our economy is an economy of abnormal development.

Yang Weiping said very well: Poverty and backwardness are absolutely not socialism! The fact that the Soviet Union is able to possess today's powerful military strength is actually brought about by the continuous exploitation of Eastern European countries and various union republics over the past several decades in the course of such abnormal economic development.

If I continue to use Boe's ideas and statecraft. I fear that not only will the socialist countries of Eastern Europe turn to the West, but even our union republics will choose to turn against us because of the long-standing grievances and resentments that have accumulated deeply!"

"The long-term privileged treatment has allowed our country to breed a large elite stratum, and this elite stratum controls most of the resources of our party and army. Andropov sighed a little tiredly:

"To tell you the truth, Comrade Yanayev, Comrade Kryuchkov, before meeting with Führer Yang Weiping, I had no illusions about the state of affairs within our system, nor about our leadership itself and about our external relations.

However, after two long all-night talks with Yang Weiping, Yang Weiping used his youthful vigor, forward-looking strategic vision for the development of the world pattern, and his unique personal charm to make me more determined to continue the road of reform in the Soviet Union, and even if the road ahead is bumpy and the resistance I face is great, I will do my best to ensure that the banner of building socialism with Soviet characteristics will always stand!"

"Building Socialism with Soviet Characteristics?" Yanayev asked in amazement, "Is this the same as socialism with Chinese characteristics?"

"There are similarities and differences. Andropov replied earnestly: "Führer Yang Weiping mentioned to me last night a 'shoe theory'. He said that we should advocate that all countries and peoples should embrace and enjoy dignity together, and that only when the shoes fit properly can be known when they are worn. A country's path to development. Only the people of this country know.

Some leaders of certain Western countries have never understood what it means to respect other countries, and have always wanted to dominate the world, always thinking that other people's shoes are not good-looking, always thinking that only their own shoes are the most beautiful in the world, and always trying to sell their favorite shoes to the world.

Although Yang Weiping was talking about certain Western countries, in fact, I understood it. In fact, he is also telling me not to always think about controlling and influencing the development path of the socialist countries of Eastern Europe, but to let the people of these countries spontaneously decide what kind of development path their country should choose first.

In addition, before leaving, Yang Weiping said to me one last time, saying that the so-called democracy can only be relative, even if it is the kind of democracy advocated by Western countries. If you want to deliberately destabilize a country and plunge it into a long-term social chaos, then you can use all kinds of means to agitate the people of this country to shout, 'We want democracy.'"

"I very much agree with this point of view of Führer Yang Weiping!" Kryuchkov nodded without hesitation: "Whether it is socialist democracy." It is also capitalist democracy, the essence of which is to serve the centralized interests of different political parties.

Chairman Andropov, there is a very undesirable phenomenon in our country right now, why do our people, whether they be workers, peasants, teachers, students, soldiers and officers in the army, always like to listen to foreign radio broadcasts? Why are they not interested in all kinds of official propaganda?"

Yang Weiping said that in the future. The mainstream front of the ideological struggle will be the Internet information platform!" Andropov said with a smile: "We are always looking for ways to strengthen the ideological struggle. A new form of improving quality and efficiency, the Internet platform, is undoubtedly the best choice. ”

"OUCC has decided to fully open up the network information transmission and reception technology platform to us?" Yanayev asked, standing up happily.

"Yes!" Andropov nodded vigorously with great certainty, and said with a smile: "Yang Weiping has promised to fully assist us in the development of electronic technology with silicon technology as the main body, and advises us to stop being superstitious about germanium technology." We are advised to conduct proper research on germanium technology as a technical reserve, but we must not expect germanium technology to occupy a mainstream seat in the future semiconductor technology development trend. ”

"The commissioning of Internet technology products such as computers, communication optical cables, information exchange stations, and large-scale servers can definitely greatly stimulate our economic development and provide a lot of jobs!" Yanayev said with obvious excitement: "Electronic technology has always been our weak point, as long as we make up for this shortcoming." The great Soviet will inevitably usher in a new situation of general revival!"

"This is very good news indeed. Kryuchkov also smiled and nodded, saying: "The electronic and computer technology of the Eastern Union has surpassed the United States in some fields, and the network information age will inevitably lead to the arrival of the third industrial revolution in the world.

"It is in the interests of the Soviet Union to cooperate deeply with the Eastern Union in politics, economy, and science and technology. However, once there is another breakthrough in cooperation in the military field, I am still a little worried. Andropov sighed with a wistful look in his eyes.

"Comrade Chairman is worried about Huaxia?" asked Kryuchkov thoughtfully.

"Yes! Andropov nodded with a sigh and said: "Oriental Union and Huaxia are essentially two in one. Both countries share a similar 'national security outlook' and an 'international strategic outlook'. Hold identical or similar positions and opinions on a range of important international issues.

Against the backdrop of the multipolar development of the world today and the heavy readjustment of the international strategic pattern, it is obvious that the visit of President Yang Weiping to China and the series of important agreements signed by the two countries have further deepened the military and security cooperation between the two countries.

First of all, the two countries have supported each other on a series of international and regional hotspot issues, and further coordinated their respective positions. In the Joint Statement on Win-Win Cooperation and Deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership of Coordination, the two sides jointly advocate promoting the establishment of a new concept of universal equality and indivisibility based on mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality and cooperation, persist in settling international disputes and conflicts by peaceful means rather than by means of war, oppose the recourse to force or the threat of force at every turn, oppose the subversion of the legitimate regimes of other countries, oppose terrorism in all its forms, crack down on drug trafficking and transnational organized crime, and promote the maintenance of international information security.

The two countries also deepened mutual understanding, coordination, and cooperation on the ABM issue, and called on members of the international community to act prudently on the issue of ABM deployment and cooperation and to oppose the unilateral and indefinite strengthening of ABM by one country or group of countries, which undermines strategic stability and international security. We advocate jointly countering missile threats and challenges, giving priority to countering ballistic missile proliferation by political and diplomatic means within the framework of international law, and not safeguarding the security of some countries at the expense of others.

Second, the two countries have signed a series of agreements on strengthening technical cooperation in this matter. According to these agreements, OUC will sell 48 Jian-15 combat units, four Dahan-class attack nuclear submarines, two Mandalay-class amphibious assault ships, and other weapons and equipment to Huaxia. Obviously, this will further enhance the equipment and technology level of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, and will also promote the further improvement and development of the military-industrial complex of the Eastern Alliance.

Third, the two countries have reached an agreement to jointly hold a series of important joint exercises, such as Peace Mission 1986. This indicates that the level of military strategy and campaign coordination between the two countries will surely reach a new height.

If, based on this environment, we reach a strategic military partnership agreement similar to the East China Military Alliance with the Eastern Union of China, I fear that the Chinese government may one day in the future make an unreasonable request to us to resolve the redefinition of the border between Mongolia and the Far East. ”

In response to this potential hidden danger that Chairman Andropov suddenly thought of, Yanayev and Kryuchkov's faces both became extremely solemn.

"Ring, ring, ring......" The red phone on Andropov's desk suddenly rang. (To be continued......)