USSR 1991

What the middle-aged man said next caused Valery, who was immersed in the pile of documents, to instantly raise his head and look at him.

"Hello, Director Valery, I'm Comrade Lukashenko."

Chapter 989 Troika

Lukashenko felt that this was the most glorious moment in his life. After so many years of dormancy in Belarus, he finally waited for the reward. Even Lukyanov wooed him before and decisively refused.He knew where he should stand. Yanayev had found him in person and asked him to act as a pawn and pull Shushkevich from the position of the Supreme Soviet.

The ending was as he wished, and Shushkevich couldn't believe it until he stepped down. Lukashenko was just a nobody on the Supervisory Committee, and after he stepped down, he jumped up to become the chairman of the Supreme Soviet of Belarus.

His glory was given by Yanayev. Just like Nazarbayev in Kazakhstan Autonomous Prefecture, they all know who they should be loyal to.

And Yanayev stared closely at Lukashenko. As Shelov's successor in another timeline, Lukashenko did have some excellent qualities that attracted him-loyalty, assessing the situation, and seeing the overall situation.But just as he put Lukashenko at number two and Nazarbayev at number three, the bureaucrats of the old Soviet era always made him wary.He is afraid that he will return to the mistakes of the old era. A large and rigid bureaucracy will destroy all the achievements of the current reforms. At least on these issues, Comrade Vladimir will reassure him a little.Although the three people are almost the same in the tough attitude of the wrist.

Lukashenko, Nazarbayev, and Vladimir may become the troika of the Soviet Union in the future. What Yanayev has to do is to coordinate and control well to avoid unmanageable faction.

It's not that he has never seen the reverse elimination among leaders. From Stalin to Gorbachev, almost every successor is inferior to one. Comrade Stalin created a great country, but at the same time buried the ground for the country's disintegration. Foreshadowing.

He raised his head and continued, "Comrade Lukashenko, welcome to Moscow."

"Before you take office as Prime Minister of the Soviet Union, there are some things I want to emphasize to you."

Although Yanayev's voice was not loud, Lukashenko puffed up his chest, lowered his head slightly and continued to listen to him. No one dared to disrespect the general secretary. For him, even the people of the entire Soviet Union In other words, it is a monumental statue.

"Do you know why I chose you to take office instead of Nazarbayev? Because I don't like a person who may use his family to meddle in domestic affairs in the future, obtain a lot of wealth by means of monopoly, and then start anew." A huge power group has formed in the country. Lukyanov has fallen, and he and the followers behind him have all fallen. The original huge power group disappeared in an instant, but I don’t want to see the second power group rise. .”

"For so many years, I suppressed him intentionally or unintentionally because the Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture cannot live without this person. We need him to maintain the stability of the Asian region. If the time is right in the future, I may also transfer him to the central government. As for you, Lu Comrade Kashenko, what I told you today is a secret between me and you, absolutely no third person should know, if it gets out, I think you will know the result."

In Yanayev's lectures, Lukashenko, who was sitting opposite, heard three messages.

First, he doesn't like Nazarbayev very much, but he appreciates Nazarbayev's methods.Second, Yanayev is very taboo about forming an invisible powerful group among the top leaders of Moscow, and he does not want to see the Lukyanov incident repeat the same mistakes.Third, he hopes that Lukashenko can completely take over the work in Pavlov's hands.

In fact, it is very taboo to put two strong-armed figures together. If they can complement each other, it will be fine. If they cannot complement each other, Yanayev will try to make Lukashenko and Vladimir Comrades have conflicts and ambiguities on some issues related to the lifeline of the country.

Lukashenko is only a transitional figure. Anyway, Yanayev is still in the position. He can suppress the opponent in the past two years. After Vladimir's real succession, he can let go.

Lukashenko was originally another insurance placed beside Vladimir, and it was also a guarantee against Andropov and Chernenko-style tragedies.Taking a step back, if Vladimir falls to the position of general secretary when he fails to train a successor, then Lukashenko can still succeed in his position and ensure the country's continued stable operation.Even if Lukashenko dies, there is still Nazarbayev as the last resort insurance.If all three of them are dead, it can only be said that the power of the Soviet Union is exhausted, and it is better to break up as soon as possible.

"Don't worry, General Secretary Yanayev, I know what to do. I will successfully complete the work that Comrade Pavlov did not complete, and I promise to complete the next series of challenges."

Only 5 minutes into the general secretary's office, Lukashenko already felt fine cold sweat on his forehead, and stared at him with piercing eyes, as if he could see through all the thoughts deep in his heart.

No wonder there are rumors in Moscow. Once Yanayev is in sight, please put away all the dark secrets in your heart.

"Okay, speaking of challenges, I just remembered that there is one very important thing to do next, and I want to say hello to you in advance."

Yanayev finally got to the point, "Regarding the issue of the energy market, OPEC is now leading major financial institutions and organizations to raise international oil prices at the beginning of the new millennium to deal with uncertainties brought about by the situation in the Middle East. In the past two years, oil prices The era of decline is under control, take control of this one, you should know what I mean."

Raising the price of oil is the best way to solve the economic crisis. The Soviet Union, which has not yet completed [-]% economic reform, can only use this method to minimize losses.

"Comrade Lukashenko, I believe in your abilities."

Yanayev's trust in Lukashenko also stems from the fact that Belarus, which he has tossed in history, is considered to be the best developed country so far. In the case of weak successors, he can use the advantages of public ownership to tide over the difficulties. Lukashen Comrade Ke's method is already very remarkable.Compared with the group of idiots who advocate shock therapy and marketization all day long, Yanayev would rather choose the more conservative Comrade Lukashenko and his more conservative approach.

"Don't let Moscow and the Soviets down."

9 Chapter Ninety The World Is Theirs

Lukashenko seems to have become Yanayev's latest insurance, used to replace Comrade Pavlov who is about to retreat.Obviously Pavlov has realized that he will become the luckiest traitor in Moscow. Although he is charged with a coup d'état by the conservatives, he is still safe and sound towards the end of his official career.

He has never felt so relaxed, as if the weight of his whole body has been lifted, let people relax their shoulders, and make a case. Everything has been packed with the help of the secretary. All he has to do is to take off the suit quietly. Suits, no need to run back and forth between the Kremlin and the Soviet Parliament Building.

He picked up the photo on the table. It was a photo taken in 1991. Not long after the August [-]th coup, the situation in the country has not yet completely stabilized. Civil war could break out.Yanayev and his group left the last "posthumous photo", claiming that if it fails, at least the world can still remember someone who once saw this photo and fought for this great country.

Then the situation took a turn for the worse. Yanayev almost single-handedly took down the leaders of the three Baltic countries, and then threatened the Eastern European countries with the Great Ivan. don't start.

When everyone thought they could step on the head of the Soviet Union, Yanayev slapped everyone.Until they dare not speak out.

"Ready for a drink?"

Following the direction of the voice, Pavlov turned his head and saw Yanayev walking in front of him with a bottle of vodka and two wine glasses in the other hand.

"It's been a long time since I had a happy glass of wine. Maybe Comrade Pavlov wouldn't mind drinking the last sip before parting on the last day of work?"

"do not mind."

Pavlov took the glass with a smile, filled it with vodka, raised the glass and said, "How long has it been since we had a drink like this? The last time was in 1991 to celebrate my son's birthday, right?" ?”

Yanayev nodded, found the sofa and sat down, "That's right, the last time was almost eight years ago, when I'm done with this year's work, the two of us should have a good drink, otherwise it's really I’m afraid I won’t have another chance in the future.”

Pavlov stared at the vodka in the cup, and said slowly, "You showed Lukashenko's card at this time, is it also to make excessive plans for Vladimir?"

Pavlov's wine glass collided with Yanayev lightly, and both sides showed knowing smiles.In terms of seniority, Lukashenko should be in front of Comrade Vladimir, even if he is the successor, he should be the first heir.It's just that Pavlov knew some secrets that Yanayev didn't say. As for the reason, he thought that if the other party didn't speak, he might never know.

But Yanayev still satisfied Pavlov's curiosity.

"Lukashenko is just a caretaker of the old era. Although according to the arrangement, he is indeed a perfect successor, but he cannot give the Soviet Union a future of change. If our system, which was established from the Stalin era, does not become rigid. Then I will choose him, it's a pity that I don't need people who follow the rules. Of course, I also feel a pity, it's a pity that Comrade Lukashenko was born at an untimely time."

Yanayev took a sip of the wine, and the vodka still lingered in his mouth. The reverse elimination of the leader was indeed a headache for him. Even if he carefully planned a series of back roads, he still couldn't be sure about the future. indeterminate variable.

As long as the country that countless Communists have fought for has not collapsed, it will be the best ending.

"So will Comrade Vladimir do anything in the future? After all, according to his opinion, nine out of ten people in the Politburo are old guys who are out of date. Although they support economic reform, it is also a way to get rid of political problems. Embellishment. Maybe the army can make an exception. After all, it needs veterans like Akhromeyev to sit in the battle, but it's just a battle. It's like the second reform of Odyarkov of the 58th Army ’ Similarly, Akhromeyev can only be regarded as the overall planner of the army in name, but in fact some details have been handed over to other people, isn’t it?”

The younger generation who have sprung up like mushrooms in the army and the trust to lead the informatization reform will become the mainstream of this era.And those seniors who have experienced World War II and made outstanding achievements will eventually become obstacles to reform and eventually become enemies of the old era.

Holding his wine glass, Pavlov finally realized that he was not the last one to be resigned. More and more senior members of the Politburo will be resigned with this or other requirements. They no longer meet the requirements of this era. benefit.

After Yanayev slowly fades out of the political arena, more old people will leave with him, and the people of the old era will eventually end with the old era.Retirement is the best ending, and it is much better than the group of conservatives who are ambitious to overthrow the Yanayev regime. They may have spent the rest of their lives in the silence of the sailors.

"Yes."

Yanayev did not shy away, and answered very simply, "We are all old people of this era, and we have taken the last step for the future of the motherland. Don't sit in this position and continue to block the rise of young people. Comrade Rakimer, Surkov, and the next series of younger generations will take over the country from us."

Yanayev pointed to him, then to himself.

"The world belongs to us, but it belongs to their group after all. Old people who are not in line with the interests of the times should not stand in front of young people. Except for a few symbolic people, the others should withdraw from here."

An understatement determines the future of countless people.No one can stop what Yanayev is going to do.

Yanayev seemed to have thought of something, and said to Pavlov beside him, "By the way, before I leave office, I will give Eastern Europe and the world a few small gifts."

"One of them is a wish that Comrade Pavlov has always wanted to fulfill."

Pavlov took a deep breath and said hesitantly, "Could it be that you are talking about...?"

Yanayev pushed his glasses, and said unhurriedly, "Yes, it is the comprehensive economic cooperation plan. It is time to show it to the leaders of other countries. I just don't know, they will use it What kind of expression to accept it."

Chapter 991 Eurasian Economic Cooperation Organization