The Politburo meeting made a decision that the Fifth Plenary Session of the 17 th CPC Central Committee is scheduled to be held in mid-October this year.

At this meeting, Hou Chunming, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, member of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, and vice chairman of the Central Military Commission, put forward a motion to build an aircraft carrier battle group. Prior to this, the CMC had already held a plenary meeting to formally discuss topics related to the construction of aircraft carrier battle groups and the strengthening of submarine forces.

The military generals attending the meeting unanimously agreed that it is necessary to build the necessary number of aircraft carrier battle groups in the future to maintain the integrity of our territorial waters. In view of the technological gap in the armament of large surface warships, the members of the Central Military Commission also expressed their full agreement with the motion put forward by the General Armament Department to strengthen the building of submarine forces.

In the future, our aircraft carrier battle groups will have a much larger number and more technologically advanced underwater ships for vigilance and escort.

On behalf of the Central Military Commission, Hou Chunming submitted the motion to the Politburo for discussion.

At the Politburo meeting, there were also two different opinions. One is more inclined to support Wu Qiuhan's viewpoint, because of the technological gap and the sensitive international situation, at this stage and for a period of time in the future, we should focus on building a powerful underwater force, and the construction of a large surface ship battle group can be considered to be relatively delayed. There are quite a few members of the Politburo who hold such views.

Another view is to agree with the Central Military Commission's proposal to develop both surface and underwater warships together, so as to quickly form a powerful combat capability in the shortest possible time.

After discussions, the Politburo meeting unanimously agreed on the CMC's proposal.

After the Politburo meeting, Liu Jun did not go straight back to Province D, but together with Vice Chairman Xue Yuanshan, met with the party and government representative of Hongshan Province of An Langguo, who had come to China for a friendly visit, at the Great Hall of the People.

Hongshan Province of An Lang is a province bordering our country. After visiting the capital, the next stop will be to visit Province D. Bukit Merah and D are sister city-states.

As the secretary of the provincial party committee of Province D, Liu Jun happened to be in the capital, so he naturally wanted to attend this meeting.

The head of the Hongshan provincial delegation is Du Yilong, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the ruling party of An Langguo and secretary of the Hongshan Provincial Party Committee. Du Yilong belongs to the Shaozhuang faction in the political arena of Anlang State, and he is more than 50 years old.

Vice Chairman Xue Yuanshan and Liu Jun arrived at the Great Hall of the People a few minutes early. While waiting for the guests to arrive, the two young leaders engaged in casual conversations.

"Secretary Liu, it is estimated that Secretary Du Yilong is going to make conditions to you this time."

Sitting in the large sofa, Vice Chairman Xue Yuanshan smiled and said to Liu Jun beside him.

After several years of bargaining, basically the high-level bigwigs have already agreed on their opinions, and if nothing else, at the upcoming Fifth Plenary Session of the Central Committee, Comrade Xue Yuanshan will be co-opted as vice chairman of the Central Military Commission and determine the status of his successor.

Of course, there are no absolutes in politics, and anything can happen until the final verdict is reached. However, the attitude of Liu Jun and the entire Yan Liu system, Xue Yuanshan is relatively clear.

Liu Jun smiled slightly and said, "It's okay to put forward conditions, as long as the two sides are equal." ”

In recent years, the Republic's foreign policy has been gradually changing, not only towards the Western powers, but also towards its neighbors. It has changed from the gratuitous assistance of "comrades and brothers" in the past to mutual benefit. In a number of areas of strategic importance, the Republic has imposed strict controls and border trade with Anlang has been included in the scope of control.

This change was a bit unprepared for Anlang and other neighboring countries.

The former neighbor who "takes what you want" has changed and has become more in accordance with international rules. Some things that used to be readily available are now regulated and not so easy to come by.

At the beginning, the neighboring countries were "angry" and raised "protests" through certain channels.

But this "protest" did not matter, and the established tactics of the republic remained unchanged. To get the benefits, there must be a conditional exchange. The form of "gratuitous" is no longer "popular".

Seeing that the Republic had a tough attitude, the neighboring countries realized that the problem was very serious. The Republic's choke of certain channels immediately caused all sorts of inconveniences in the other side's country, and it turned out that the assistance that had previously seemed to be available to them so easily. It's just that the history of this kind of gratuitous aid is so "old" that everyone takes it for granted, and they don't feel that it is our aid at all.

As the saying goes, eat people with a soft mouth, take people with soft hands.

At some special times, it turned out to be justified in cannibalism, and it was time to take people

At the beginning of the implementation of this new policy, some comrades in China, especially the veteran comrades, were a little unimpressed with this, always feeling that it was petty to be too careful, and they lacked the demeanor of a "heavenly kingdom." The majority of the leading cadres of the new generation fully support this policy.

There is always a process of adaptation. Seeing that the republic's change of tactics has become a fact, and that the "protest" is difficult to change, the neighboring countries have no choice but to calm down and think carefully about how to deal with it.

The visit of Du Yilong to the Republic of China is also a countermeasure.

As the delegation of Hongshan Province of Anlang State, Du Yilong and their coming to the capital of the Republic is only a matter of etiquette, and the real request will be put forward to Liu Jun. They probably hoped that through the relations of the friendly provinces, they would be able to obtain some much-needed material and other assistance from the Republic.

"Anlang is also engaged in reform and opening up, and foreign capital may be exactly what they urgently need."

Vice Chairman Xue Yuanshan said with a smile.

Province D is the most economically wealthy province in China, and if Du Yilong can get some promises from Liujun, it will undoubtedly be very beneficial to promote the economic development of Hongshan Province. As one of the youngest members of the Politburo of the ruling party of Anlangguo, Du Yilong is in need of tangible achievements to strengthen his voice in the party. Therefore, there is no need to doubt Du Yilong's sincerity during this visit.

Liu Jun smiled and said, "As long as their conditions allow, we can also consider adding some investment to them." ”

Vice Chairman Xue Yuanshan nodded with a smile.

A few minutes later, Du Yilong led the members of the Hongshan Provincial Delegation to the D Provincial Hall of the Great Hall of the People, Vice Chairman Xue Yuanshan and Secretary Liu Jun extended a warm welcome to the guests on behalf of the host, and the two sides held cordial and friendly talks, and exchanged and dialogued on bilateral relations and international issues of common concern.

After the meeting, Liu Jun had an informal meeting with Du Yilong at the State Guesthouse where the Hongshan provincial delegation stayed.

Du Yilong attached great importance to this meeting and led the important members of the delegation to personally greet Secretary Liu's arrival in the lobby of the VIP building of the State Guesthouse.

Because it was an informal meeting, Liu Jun did not lead too many attachés. Only Tan Qigong, member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Government and vice governor of the province, and several responsible cadres of the Provincial Department of Commerce and the Foreign Affairs Office temporarily rushed over from Nanfang City to accompany Secretary Liu to attend the meeting.

The International Liaison Department of the CPC Central Committee, the Foreign Affairs Office of the State Council, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also sent personnel to attend the meeting.

Du Yilong was not tall, of moderate stature, wearing a white shirt with a dark tie, and with a hairstyle similar to that of high-ranking cadres of the republic, he was a popular "big back".

When the big Audi that Liu Jun was riding appeared in the foyer, Du Yilong stepped forward and personally opened the door for Liu Jun. Seeing Secretary Du's action, An Langguo's attachés were slightly surprised.

Although Secretary Liu is in a high position in the republic, Secretary Du's move is too "sycophant". It must be known that Du Yilong is also a member of the top leadership in Anlang, and he is a legendary figure like the pride of the sky. Such a move is indeed a bit unusual.

"Hello, Secretary Liu"

Du Yilong is fluent in Mandarin and uses honorifics.

Because of the special relationship between Anlang and its northern neighbors, many high-ranking officials in Anlang can speak Mandarin fluently. Of course, since this is an informal meeting, if it is a formal meeting, Du Yilong still has to speak his mother tongue. This is also the need for international diplomatic etiquette.

"Hello, Secretary Du"

Liu Jun smiled and shook Du Yilong's outstretched hand.

His figure is far taller than Du Yilong, half a head taller, and as for the burly, Du Yilong can't be compared. The two people standing together did give people a feeling of "very unmatched", and Du Yilong had to raise his head in order to make eye contact with Secretary Liu. It seems that Du Yilong is looking up at Secretary Liu.

"Thank you, Secretary Liu, for taking time out of your busy schedule to meet with us."

Du Yilong said in standard diplomatic terms.

Liu Jun smiled and exchanged a few words with Du Yilong. Next, the two sides introduced each other's attachés, and there was a lot of turmoil and excitement. Then, under the guidance of Du Yilong, the guests and hosts entered the conference room of the VIP building and took their seats.

"Secretary Liu, the development of your country over the years is really changing with each passing day, five years ago, I once went to Nanfang City and personally felt the remarkable changes in that famous city. Compared to when I was studying abroad in your country more than 20 years ago, I almost got lost, hehe......"

Du Yilong said with a smile.

Du Yilong studied at South China University more than 20 years ago, and from this point of view, he and Liu Jun can be regarded as alumni. However, when Liu Jun went to South China University to study, Du Yilong had already abandoned school and returned to China a few years ago, and the two sides were on the same side.

"If Secretary Du is interested, I can act as your tour guide in two days and visit Nanfang City again."

Yoo Jun replied with a smile.

According to the itinerary of the Hongshan Provincial delegation, they will stay in the capital for two more days, and after Liu Jun returns to Province D, they will pay a formal goodwill visit to Province D. The main negotiations are also taking place in Province D.

Du Yilong said with a smile: "Secretary Liu personally acted as a tour guide, and I am deeply honored. I hope that the friendship between your country and my country will last forever. It is also hoped that the friendly exchanges between Hongshan Province and D Province will continue forever. ”

"That's exactly what we wanted. I hope that we can further enhance our friendship on the basis of equality and mutual benefit. ”

Liu Jun replied with a smile, adding to the words "equality and mutual benefit".

"Of course, of course......"