The wheel of history continues to move forward, and the war between Iraq and Iran finally ended at the end of this year, two years later than in history.

In fact, in the later period, there was not much suspense in the Iran-Iraq war, and the land war between the two sides almost ended, mainly the ship attack war at sea.

One of the reasons why the war lasted longer than history was the technical assistance from Pakistan and China, which led to Iran continuing to maintain their Tomcat fleet, and Iran had the ability to continue fighting. As a result, in the later period, Iranian planes almost frequently came to the skies over Iraq, and Iraq was powerless to fight back.

Now, the brutal Iran-Iraq war has finally ended, and when it finally ends, the two countries have returned to the original national border, which means that neither side has achieved any results, and the end of this war is a 20-year economic regression on both sides and the loss of millions of people.

Iraq has 180,000 dead and 250,000 wounded, direct losses of $350 billion, and a foreign debt of up to $80 billion, while the war is mainly fought on Iranian soil, and they have more casualties, similar to 700,000 dead and more than 1.1 million wounded, 200,000 women have become widows in Tehran alone, and Iran owes $45 billion in foreign debts and $300 billion in direct losses.

War is a double-edged sword, and in this war, both sides are victims.

The whole world has expressed high praise for the two Irans for accepting the mediation of the United Nations and stopping this tragic war, calling for the hard-won peace.

Only the arms dealers feel sorry that without war, there is no profit.

The winter of this year will soon pass, and the year 91 will come.

The climate in the north is very cold, and it snows heavily in Moscow dozens of centimeters thick. Just like when the Germans attacked Moscow.

The tall Kremlin has also been transformed into a world covered in silver, like a castle in a fairy tale.

"General Secretary, our reform this year is still very difficult." In his office, Gorbachev looked at his close comrades-in-arms. Yakolev, secretary of the Secretariat of the Central Committee, was a little depressed by the words of the other party.

Actively raise funds and invest them in the country, but it still does not work, as if a stone has been thrown into the water, sinks, and never rises again.

Gorbachev has been actively pushing for reforms, hoping that the country will pass them. It can become stronger, just like China in the East, at this time, China's economy has been making great strides, but the Soviet Union is still standing still.

Gorbachev's hand tapped lightly on the table and said: "What the hell is going on?" A few years down. Our reforms have had no effect! ”

"We've had a lot of resistance." Yakolev said: "All this. All because in our country, there is a privileged class, who are below, hindering our economic reform. ”

Privileged class! Gorbachev knew what Yakolev was referring to, back then, after Brezhnev came to power. A large number of cronies were promoted, and a privileged stratum with Brezhnev as the core was formed in Soviet politics. In particular, Brezhnev also created a lifelong cadre system, and the entire stratum has been detached from the bottom. Embezzlement, theft and appropriation of State property are widespread. Thus, in the second half of Brezhnev's rule, the USSR stopped developing and there was a period of stagnation. It was at this time that the privileged stratum of the Soviet Union was fully fledged, and the number of this stratum, as high as 500,000, was as high as 500,000, and they controlled all aspects of the country, making it impossible for Gorbachev's plan to be carried out.

Because, Gorbachev's perestroika, of course, will hurt their interests! In later generations, with the economic reform of China, how many state-owned enterprises went bankrupt! Rigid and indynamic state-owned enterprises will inevitably be replaced by dynamic private enterprises, which the privileged classes cannot tolerate, and therefore almost no reform measures in Moscow will leave Moscow.

"Do you think we have a better way?" Gorbachev asked.

"We have to limit the privileged classes, and the best thing to do, we are reforms!" "We are now struggling with economic reforms, and we have to carry out a series of political reforms aimed at dispersing the privileged classes," said Yakolev. Like the West, we need to carry out a series of comprehensive political reform proposals, such as democracy, openness, multi-party system, and presidential system. ”

Multiparty! At present, the corruption in the party in the Soviet Union is already very serious, so simply create a new party, compete with each other, and implement a multi-party system, so that those privileged classes will be divided and gradually eliminated! Only by pushing away these resistances can our own reforms continue!

The multi-party system means that they will give up their current leadership position! Hearing this, Marshal Ogarkov on the side immediately frowned: "No, this method will definitely not work!" So that there will be unrest in our USSR! This is the foundation of our country! ”

In the past, Yakolev had already proposed such a political reform, but it was resisted by Ogarkov, and if the party lost its leadership over the Soviet army, it would mean turmoil in the Soviet Union!

Previously, hearing his boycott, Gorbachev would have abandoned the idea, but now, Gorbachev said: "Ogarkov, just take care of your own field." Yakorev, you go on. ”

As a result, Ogarkov could only hold back his anger and watch Yakolev say all those thoughts.

This is almost three years later than in history.

Historically, in 88 years, the Soviet Union had already begun political reforms, launched a new set of theories, the West applauded, hyped Western-style democracy, and constantly painted cakes for the Soviets, as a result, when the Soviet edifice collapsed, all the Soviets found that they had fallen for the West, and that powerful country no longer existed.

Even in Russia, most of the people have quickly become poor with the depreciation of the ruble, they are nostalgic for the country of the past, even if Russia is constantly reviving, it will no longer repeat the scenery of the Soviet Union at that time, with the eastward expansion of NATO, the Russians have found that the Americans do not regard them as friends, they still see them as their worst enemies, and at the same time, they have stood on their doorstep.

Now, with Gorbachev coming to power, with the help of Khamad, Gorbachev kicked out Sokolov and others early, and the newly appointed Ogarkov firmly supported Gorbachev's economic reforms, and at the same time drastically reduced military spending and reformed the army in other ways. As a result, the time for the collapse of the Soviet edifice was so many years late. However, the general trend of history is irreversible, and Gorbachev still has to take the road of political democratization.

Ogarkov felt a little dizzy in his head, if this set of reforms was to be carried out, the country would have to be in turmoil! However, this is not his area of responsibility! He was mainly in charge of the military side! Economic and political reforms, he has no say!

As a military man, Ogalkov is very conscious, that is, military men do not get involved in politics! He was in charge of the army, never as aggressive as Ustinov, he was moderate. So, now it's just a matter of sulking.

"Marshal Ogarkov, Marshal Ogarkov!" There were several shouts in his ears, but Ogarkov didn't hear them, and in the end it was the foreign minister next to him who pushed him before he reacted.

"Ogarkov, tell us about the progress of the army." Gorbachev said: "The allocation of state funds is decreasing, and the construction of the army cannot be delayed. ”

"Yes." Ogarkov said: "We have signed a contract with Huaxia for 20 Su-34 fighters, and with Iraq, we have signed a contract for 40 Su-27s. ”

After the Huaxia delegation came to Moscow, the military and the Sukhoi Design Bureau almost exhausted all means to sell the fighter renamed Su-34, and Huaxia only ordered 20 planes, saying that it would place a second order after further evaluation, and originally expected to get an order from Huaxia for 80 to 100 aircraft, which seemed to be enough.

Although the Iran-Iraq war was over, Iraq ordered a large amount of 40 improved Su-27 fighters, which made Marshal Ogarkov very happy, and personally met with the visiting Iraqi military representatives and accompanied them for two whole days.

"Huaxia only ordered twenty?" Gorbachev was also an accident, and now, a lot of the army's expenses come from the sale of weapons, and for the sake of reform, the army can be regarded as bleeding, and a lot of equipment is exported.

"Yes, they themselves have already started to produce copycat Tomcat fighters, which seem to be intended as the main fighters of the next generation." Ogarkov said.

Needless to say, it must be Pakistan's reason! Ogarkov also hated itchy.

"Is there anything else?" Gorbachev asked.

"The Pakistani side is very interested in our ejection seats, as well as our high-thrust engine technology." "We are negotiating the export of the ejection seats, but our high-thrust engines are related to our secrets, so we have not agreed to export," Ogarkov said. ”

"Is it for our new fighters?" Gorbachev asked.

"No, our new fighter uses more advanced engines." Ogarkov said.

"Then you can export." Gorbachev said.

Can it be exported? Can you really sell anything? Ogarkov couldn't help frowning, but the Pakistanis wanted not only the engine, but also the technical information, the production line, of course, if they were all sold, it would be a lot of money. (To be continued......)