(The second watch, there is another watch after 12 o'clock)

If there was any major event in February 1992, the first thing was that the Soviet Union announced that it would hold a victory parade and that it would celebrate the victory of the great anti-fascist war in May, and that the Soviet Union had sent invitations to its former allies in Eastern Europe. However, few countries have responded.

And the second thing is the Soviet Union set up an economic and trade zone pilot site, not only that, Ryzhkov's visit to the southern neighbor has also attracted the attention of other countries, although the Soviet Union is gradually carrying out economic reforms, but to a large extent still rely on supplies to buy daily products, so the economic problems of the old-fashioned Soviet Union will be abnormal, this is not a good thing for other countries.

A few days later, Ryzhkov traveled to the southern country with a large number of contract documents, which contained his detailed analysis of Soviet industry in recent years, so that he could clearly understand where the shortcomings of Soviet light industry were. And the main problem that Ryzhkov had to solve was the problem of agriculture and light industry in the Soviet Union.

Ryzhkov was also a little depressed, why would Yanayev hand over the invitation to himself, and then let him forward it to other countries and throw it directly into the embassy?

"Hey, I really don't understand what General Secretary Yanayev is thinking." Economy Minister Ryzhkov shook his head and put the fire-sealed envelope back in his briefcase. Quietly waiting in his seat for the special plane from Moscow to Beijing to land.

As a prominent member of the Soviet government, the Minister of Economy of a country, the security factor was raised to the level of the highest leader when Ryzhkov arrived at the airport. This transgression of specifications was all due only to the fact that Ryzhkov was the Minister of Economy of the USSR. He was interested in the state of the economy of the USSR as a whole. and the state of trade.

And the USSR was huge. The complex, well-established heavy industrial system is also a long-cherished gift. For them, there is nothing more exciting than getting a base of industrial production for large strategic transport aircraft and cutting-edge fighter jets. They needed a military-heavy industrial base, which they lacked, while the USSR needed the construction of product industries such as agriculture and light industry, which, no matter how you look at it, is the best of both worlds.

So when Minister Wang of the Ministry of Finance (who specifically invited Baidu) met with Ryzhkov, there was a smile in his eyes that could not be concealed. It's like meeting a generous boss who is ready to throw money at any time, and Ryzhkov reciprocates with the same respect. Because he also hoped that China would help the Soviet Union in agriculture and other areas.

The once proud and domineering Big Brother has become approachable, and I have to feel that time has really changed.

"Are you saying that in addition to importing grain, you hope that China can provide a batch of high-yielding cold-resistant crops? Or even lease land to our peasants to work together to develop grain production? ”

When Ryzhkov put forward his idea, Minister Wang was a little surprised, because he had never heard of such an idea.

"Yes, Minister Wang. You know that the Soviet Union has always been a vast and sparsely populated country, and we have well-developed water conservancy facilities, a mature mechanized harvesting model, and fertile black soil. However our food problems are due to certain well-known relationships. I haven't been able to go up. ”

What Ryzhkov said was the truth, the population of the USSR. The development of grain production has always been constrained by institutional and other reasons, and Ryzhkov hopes to bring in people from other countries to lease land in the USSR, harvest grain, sell and enrich the market. All in all, it can be regarded as a disguised model of introducing population and foreign capital.

"It's a very new model." Minister Wang held his chin and said that he also had his own abacus in his heart, first, the country's population was overburdened, if some people could be allowed to go abroad, it could create foreign exchange, and it was a win-win situation for both sides.

"There is another thing, which is about the introduction of foreign capital. We hope that your country's emerging capital can come to invest in our country, and of course we will also give preferential policies. "Ryzhkov is ambitious to launch local brands and promote them to the world. For example, Alyoka chocolate, which can be the only one in the world in terms of quality, has been losing to American products in publicity and other issues, as long as sufficient foreign investment is introduced, then he can make this brand bigger and become a brand that can really influence the world.

The previous Soviet Union had been going in the wrong direction in this regard, for example, all kinds of delicious flavored snacks, such as those of reliable quality for light industry. The Soviets believed that if the quality of the product was good enough, it would attract everyone's attention. That's why we do a good job of a certain product regardless of the cost, but ignore the charm of capital.

The Soviet Union was like a virgin land with a variety of delicious pastries, waiting for a steady stream of capital to be revived. Minister Wang smiled at Ryzhkov's proposal, basically every proposal made by the Soviet side, the benefits obtained by his own country were unexpected, and the generosity of the Soviets was simply unbelievable.

"So if there is nothing wrong with the previous proposals, we will have further exchanges and consultations on visas, tariffs and other issues." Ryzhkov's diplomatic words of stone throwing stones to ask for directions were particularly cautious, fearing that the other side would reject his request.

"No, no, no, I personally agree with Ryzhkov's views and opinions, and I think the central side will also approve of your deal." In fact, when Minister Wang said that he was an individual, he actually represented the interests of the country. Such a lucrative deal, in other words, immediately agreed.

"We still have a few problems, that is, about heavy industry, and I also hope that we can import 10,000-ton hydraulic presses and other heavy industrial machinery from the Soviet Union to make up for our lack of heavy industry." Minister Wang also put forward his own plan, "Of course, in terms of price, everything is easy to say, and we will give you a satisfactory price." ”

"10,000 tons of hydraulic presses, I have to ask Moscow for instructions on this kind of thing, with all due respect, I myself am not capable of making such a decision." Ryzhkov was a little embarrassed, the 10,000-ton hydraulic press and the large forging press are one of the important indicators to measure the capacity of a country's industrial base, although the Soviet Union is indeed like a poor and crazy person now, but there are some secrets that cannot be leaked out He still has to consult the opinions of the upper echelons before deciding.

"It's okay," to be honest, the exchange of commodity trade and agricultural exchanges with the Soviet Union has greatly exceeded Minister Wang's psychological expectations, and since some things cannot be rushed, it is better to take it slowly.

"Oh, one more thing, Minister Wang." Ryzhkov took out an invitation letter from his bosom and solemnly handed it to Minister Wang, he said, "This is an invitation to the military parade on the anniversary of the victory in the anti-fascist war in May, and the general secretary hopes to see the representatives of your country appear on the Red Square of the Kremlin at that time." ”

Minister Wang was slightly stunned, he didn't expect that this invitation letter was transferred to the leaders so directly through his hands without going through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which is not in line with international practice. Minister Wang, who lamented that the Soviet Union did not play its cards according to common sense, was also simply willful, solemnly took the invitation letter from Ryzhkov, and carefully told the people around him to put it away.

"We have accepted the invitation letter, but what the specific situation is, we also need to wait for the specific arrangements and instructions of the upper leadership." Minister Wang

"It's okay, well, Moscow will wait patiently for your reply, no matter what the outcome." Ryzhkov whispered, "By the way, Minister Wang, do you remember when we were ignorant before, we used to meet each other in arms?" Later, when we were all in trouble, we also took care of each other. Later, the time passed, and everyone was harmonious on the surface, but secretly calculating with each other, it was no longer possible to talk about making friends, how to say it? It's a pity to say that passers-by are barely an old friend. ”

Minister Wang was a little silent, which was more suitable for speaking in private, and seemed a little awkward in front of a formal occasion. He is not organized, because he knows that the other side is a Slavic people whose brain circuits will never be on the same line again, and the relationship between the two countries has been up and down for decades, from glue to rivalry, and the other side can be regarded as accustomed to making strange moves.

What's more, what Ryzhkov said touched the sensitive heartstrings in his heart.

Ryzhkov ignored the flickering lights around him, the smile on his lips, and the tears that gradually glistened to the corners of his eyes.

"It just happened to be an important day, whether you come or not, we are willing to accept the ending. But I still sincerely hope that the two sides can still stand together and sing another international anthem that taught you. (To be continued.) )