In fact, from the time when Qi Yiming dismantled various industrial equipment in Russia and wantonly took away scientific data and important talents, what is the future of Russia, Qi Yiming has a relatively wide acceptance range. Even if it ends up flawed, Russia will go into chaos or become a Western lackey state, Qi Yiming is not very worried, because there are still two buffer countries in the middle, Kazakhstan and Siberia, and after the division of Russia, China and Russia are completely out of border.

Even in the foreseeable war for world dominance, Russia's position will shrink indefinitely. Industrial capacity has been severely hit, and when the gap in living conditions appears, there will certainly be a large number of people fleeing to Siberia and the Far East, lacking the funds to build a new and powerful army, and even Russia in the European part alone is not very rich in resources.

It is naturally good to be able to indirectly influence or even control Russia, but if he can't do it, Qi Yiming will not be particularly discouraged.

Putin's military campaign destroyed the very foundations of Yeltsin's desire to return to power, and now he is just a prisoner awaiting trial. And indeed, as expected, Putin's resolute move quickly made the Russian public know through various media that although he is not well-known, he is more attractive than other unreliable politicians now.

In addition, in the war against Makashev, Putin's guerrillas performed well, and won the support and trust of the local people, which also made Putin's name a little bigger.

This is also what Qi Yiming, who paved the way for Putin, did not expect at first. When Putin officially took St. Petersburg, Qi Yiming got Nikolai's information, and the Americans had taken the lead in contacting Putin. It is impossible to say that he is not worried, but now the tricks that Americans can play and play cards are still far from Qi Yiming, Putin is a pragmatist, and Qi Yiming believes that he can make the right choice.

The person who went to St. Petersburg to contact Putin was not from the Strategy Bureau, but Liao Huairen of the Second Department of the General Staff, Qi Yiming's old partner. This former colonel is now also a major general, and he can be regarded as a leading figure of the Second Department of the General Staff and a deputy minister of official residence. However, he, as a deputy minister, is always idle and likes to do some practical things.

In the past two years, with the establishment and operation of the Strategic Bureau, the Second Department of the General Staff and even the Ministry of State Security (which is like to be called the National Security Bureau, but in fact it is a ministry) have felt strong pressure. The resources that Qi Yiming can integrate are too powerful, so that even the slightest thing at home and abroad can be mastered, coupled with the perfect and powerful intelligence analysis unit established under the leadership of Qi Yiming, the Strategy Bureau has suppressed the two major intelligence units from the beginning of its establishment.

At the beginning, the Second Department of the General Staff and the Ministry of National Security shared the information from the Strategy Bureau, and they were quite happy, because if they didn't do anything, they would get the information. But the more this thing goes on, the more they feel like they are on pins and needles, and it is really good that if you don't do things, you will get results, but since you don't do things, there is little need to keep you. Although it is impossible for the state to keep only one intelligence unit of the Strategic Bureau, those who do not do things will definitely have to take less money, so the financial allocation of the two major intelligence units in FY92 has not increased with the increase in finances like other ministries and commissions, but has been reduced by 15%.

This made the two major intelligence units anxious, and not only did they carry out activities in Beijing one after another to do the work of their superiors, but the grassroots departments had no choice but to organize a "new battle" and distinguish themselves from the strategic bureau.

Liao Huairen had worked with Qi Yiming, and knew that the two major intelligence units could not compare with the efficiency of the Strategy Bureau, so he did not like to surpass the Strategy Bureau, but focused on the business of cooperating with the Strategy Bureau. He himself has also been in contact with the affairs of the Red Police Base, so the secret level is not a problem, and there is also a foundation for cooperation with Qi Yiming.

Therefore, this time, Liao Huairen, on behalf of the Second Department of the General Staff, cooperated with the Strategy Bureau, with the goal of taking a little merit in establishing the new Russian regime.

In St. Petersburg, Liao Huairen met Putin, and at first he did not know much about this small and indifferent guy. He didn't understand why Qi Yiming chose such a person to place his hopes on, but after meeting, Liao Huairen could fully feel it. There seems to be a strange power brewing in Putin's body, he looks cold, but he can feel a certain fanaticism and ambition in it, he is the kind of person who knows at a glance that he is doing great things, and he is fundamentally different from the indecisive Gorbachev and the sharp-tongued but incompetent Yeltsin.

"If such a strongman really takes charge of Russia one day, will he bring trouble to the motherland?" Liao Huairen not only pondered when shaking hands with Putin, but he quickly dissipated this thought, because Russia is no longer the Soviet Union of the past, and this country waiting to be rebuilt on the ruins, even if there are many heroes, it is impossible to compare with China that is now in full swing without a foundation.

Putin is still quite satisfied with Liao Huairen's gaze, obviously this young Chinese does not look at himself condescendingly, and he values it quite seriously. Putin does not know that Liao Huairen's attention comes from Qi Yiming, nor does he know that the Chinese have a tradition of so-called courtesy and virtuous corporals, and thinks that in terms of contact alone, the Chinese's etiquette is much better than the Americans' seemingly amiable but despised.

"Mr. Putin, allow me to pay tribute to your heroic performance in the battle against Makashev, your actions saved many Russians, and you are an immortal glory in humanitarian history." Thousands of sycophants are not worn, and Liao Huairen first sent them to a sycophant.

Putin smiled reservedly, but in fact, he was not proud of it, "These are all things that a patriot should do." ”

Liao Huairen exchanged a few more words with Putin before getting to the point, saying: "Mr. Putin, according to our polls conducted throughout Russia, more than seventy percent of the people hope that Russia will maintain the multi-party system and Western-style democratic system after 91 years. ”

Putin interjected: "This all-Russia includes Siberia and the Far East? ”

Liao Huairen was stunned for a moment and said, "Naturally, it is not included." He immediately reacted, looked at Putin and said: "Does Mr. Putin hope that he will still not recognize these two countries and continue to keep Russia in hostility and confrontation with other countries?" ”

Putin's lips pursed, he was slightly silent, and said: "Russia has never recognized Siberia and the Far East, and any political leader who makes such diplomatic recognition will probably have a very short political life." ”

"But, Mr. Putin, this is also a real problem, isn't it? It is now impossible for Siberia and the Far East to be united with Russia, even if you are a nation, but there are huge differences in ideology, social relations, political systems, and even national strength, even if you can be reunified, would you hope for this situation? The inevitability of Siberia and the Far East, which will inevitably be strengthened, will gradually dilute the political influence of Western Russia, and eventually Western Russia will become more marginalized. ”

Liao Huairen added: "When Mongolia split from the Republic of China, the authorities did not recognize it, and even launched a reconquest operation, but in the end, due to various factors, in 1947, Chiang still recognized Mongolia. This has to be said to be a real problem. ”

Putin's eyes narrowed slightly, and he said: "Chang Kaishen, who admitted ********, I remember being driven to a small island by you in his later years, and he never returned to the mainland in the end, and his fate is probably not acceptable to me." ”

Liao Huairen didn't care, and said with a smile: "Mr. Putin, isn't it too early for you to worry about this issue now?" We Chinese have a saying that if you are not in your position, you will not seek politics. ”

Putin snorted, and his cultivation was better than Liao Huairen imagined.

Liao Huairen continued: "These are all questions of detail, and the more important thing should be how to restore prosperity and stability in Russia, and now Russia needs a strong and excellent leader, like you." ”

"Me? Hehe, I'm afraid it's not easy for me to be this leader. ”

Liao Huairen added: "Through your own efforts, you have established an image in the hearts of many Russians, and if you can form your own political party and announce your participation in the next Russian presidential election, you will have a good chance to become the new head of the country." Based on the principle and desire of goodwill and friendship with Russia, our country will certainly help Russia to the best of its ability.

Of course, the more realistic considerations are to let you win the throne first. If Mr. Putin is interested in forming a party to run, we will give you political contributions and organizational support, and with few opponents, you will surely win the elections at the end of the year. ”

Putin nodded seemingly casually, but his mind was doing various calculations at high speed. Obviously, the current Putin is not irreplaceable, although he is famous, but his fame is not so great. If the Chinese are rejected, the Chinese can completely rely on their current advantages to push another candidate out. Moreover, the Chinese have financial resources, military management and occupation, and other advantages, and they can all operate. Even if it is a rogue, the election committee must also have the intervention of the Chinese, and finally changed the vote and forced the candidate he liked to come to power, even if someone else won the election.

This is what Putin is most worried about now, although the Americans say that they want to support Putin, but what they can come up with, in addition to some limited funds, is the support of international public opinion. But the actual power is in the hands of the Chinese, who naturally cannot govern Russia for the rest of their lives, but it is impossible for people who are unfriendly to them to take over the power.

The arrogant Putin has another idea, that is, who else has the confidence to bring decadent Russia back to the status of a great power besides himself?