Dominate South Asia

After the birth of the Soviet Union, in order to protect its own regime, it had to carry out militarized management. After industrial development, this proportion also tilted towards the military. Then a world war broke out, and the state machinery fully supported the operation of the army. .

After the war, if the Soviet Union shifted its economic focus to improving people's living standards, the Soviet Union would not become a country that could produce aircraft and missiles, but could not produce enough bread. Moreover, due to the adoption of farm management, farmers The enthusiasm is very low, resulting in the inability to increase food production.

Now, the Soviet Union has become a country with abnormal development. The proportion of heavy industry is too large, the military is overwhelming, and the huge military industrial enterprises have become a shackles for the Soviet Union's transformation.

For Gorbachev, in order to develop, he must overcome this difficulty, reduce military industry, and cut military expenditures, and these will affect the interests of the military.

The antagonism between Gorbachev and Sokolov is almost inevitable. Now, Gorbachev has promoted Marshal Ogarkov, who will gradually help Gorbachev stabilize the army and implement Gorbachev. Erbachev's reforms, and Sokolov also wanted to use his identity to suppress it. Unfortunately, he suddenly discovered that this was a conspiracy.

Gorbachev wanted to oust him! If he disagrees at this time, Gorbachev will fire him from the post of Minister of Defense!

Thinking of this, Sokolov was extremely angry and stood up from his chair: "Our huge Soviet Union is probably going to decline from now on. A strong army is the foundation of a strong country!"

After saying that, Sokolov opened the door and left angrily.

"A strong economy is the foundation of a country's strength. If the people are still hungry, they can support us in fighting the Patriotic War, but they will never support us in fighting for hegemony with the Americans." Gorbachev looked at Sokolov "If we want to reform and develop, we need the army to make sacrifices at this time. History will prove me right."

Gorbachev said: "Next, we will discuss the next strategy. We need to normalize relations with China and at the same time conduct the next round of consultations with the United States. Our nuclear weapons arsenal is too large and consumes us. Too much money."

If a country wants to achieve economic development, it must make a strategic shift. At that time, the aggressive Soviet Union pressed troops on the border. It has brought huge pressure to the north of China, and now Gorbachev knows it. This is simply unnecessary. Re-maintaining friendly relations with China is more important than a hostile China. The Soviet Union needs more friends, not enemies.

Reducing nuclear weapons is an important means for Gorbachev.

After speaking, Gorbachev slowly walked out.

After more than a year, Gorbachev had gained more power. Although there is still resistance below, it cannot stop the direction of Gorbachev's reforms. Despite the difficulties, he is still moving forward!

The capital of Iceland, Reykjavik.

This is an island country in Northern Europe with a unique geographical landscape. Because it is close to the Arctic Circle, you can often see natural landscapes such as the aurora. There are also unique mountains and rivers.

However, the people who came to Iceland now did not come to enjoy the scenery. In the spacious conference room, there were the heads of the two major groups of the United States and the Soviet Union. The two hands were clasped together affectionately, with a smile in their eyes. But I was thinking about how to persuade the other party in the negotiation.

"General Secretary Gorbachev, this is the second time we have met. You are the most courageous General Secretary of the Soviet Union." Reagan said to Gorbachev in front of him. President Reagan, who was an actor, was tall and tall. He is also good at disguising himself.

"I hope we can gain something this time," Gorbachev said. "We come with sincerity and hope to make greater progress."

Last year, the two sides held negotiations at the Geneva Conference, but no progress was made. This time, the two met again for the purpose of disarmament.

"Yes, we are all peace-loving countries." President Reagan said: "We hope to achieve greater gains in arms control, regional conflicts, human rights and bilateral relations."

The two let go of their hands and sat down. Although there was only a half-meter-long table between them, they both had their own thoughts.

"We, the United States and the Soviet Union, possess too many nuclear weapons. These nuclear weapons cannot bring us security. The dark cloud of nuclear war always hangs over the earth. Therefore, I very much hope that we can reach a consensus on reducing nuclear weapons, especially On our medium-range missiles," Gorbachev said.

"Yes, nuclear weapons cannot bring real security, and we also hope to put these demons back into Pandora's box." President Reagan said: "What specific plans does the Soviet Union have?"

Long-range ballistic missiles can still have a warning time, but medium-range ballistic missiles, from launch to fall in less than half an hour, are difficult to warn and evacuate. At this time, in the European region, both sides are deploying hundreds of medium-range ballistic missiles. Long-range ballistic missiles are the most likely to misfire for both sides. Therefore, reducing medium-range ballistic missiles is the first aspect. As for reducing all nuclear weapons arsenals on both sides, it will still be a long and arduous process.

"Both of us will destroy the medium-range and short-range ballistic missiles deployed in Europe together, and we will not be allowed to produce or test these ballistic missiles in the future." Gorbachev said: "This is the biggest concession we have ever made. "

The Soviet Union did give in. Among short- and medium-range ballistic missiles, the number of Soviet missiles exceeded that of the United States. Moreover, the SS-20 missile has three warheads. In terms of the number of warheads, the Soviet Union is almost three times that of the United States.

Originally, negotiations between the two parties began in 1981, but the negotiations at that time were almost a political performance by both parties, and there has been no substantial progress.

Now, Gorbachev really plans to reduce these missiles. Destroying these missiles and closing the production workshops can save a lot of military expenditures.

However, Gorbachev's statement did not satisfy President Reagan.

"No, what we need is a global double-zero plan. Not a single intermediate-range missile and medium- and short-range missiles from both sides will be spared. All of them will be destroyed, and both will be reduced to zero." President Reagan said.

"All our missiles in Europe will be destroyed, and the remaining missiles will remain in Asia." Gorbachev said: "These missiles are not aimed at Western Europe, but at China. We need to retain a hundred SS-20 missile."

Reagan looked at Gorbachev. He was coaxing the Soviets to pull out their teeth. Of course, not one of those missiles could be kept. Not only the missiles, but also the production workshops!

"No, we insist on global double zero." President Reagan said: "Mr. Gorbachev, you are a smart man. You should be able to know that those missiles are only two days away from the Far East to Western Europe."

Reagan made it very clear. You said you were reserved to deal with China. Who knows where you are deployed and when you will bring it to Western Europe. Don't treat us like fools!

After hearing President Reagan's words, Gorbachev knew that if he did not agree, the negotiation would fail again.

Anyway, Gorbachev really wants to destroy all those things. Now the Soviet Union’s national strength can no longer afford too many armaments. Cutting these will leave a burden to the Soviet Union. He just wants to bring the United States together. Just pull it onto this chariot.

"Okay, then we agree, but we have made too many concessions, so we also have a request." Gorbachev said.

Reagan looked at Gorbachev. The other party was not a qualified politician. We had seen through the other party's psychology and urgently needed to reduce these weapons. Therefore, even if he did not agree to the other party's request, if he delayed it, The other party still has to come back to the negotiating table.

Although he thought this in his heart, Reagan still had a smile on his face: "Please tell me, as long as we can do it, we will be satisfied."

"We need a low-interest loan totaling 50 billion U.S. dollars to inject new vitality into our country's reforms." Gorbachev said: "Western European countries have been restricted, and the loan amount to us is too small to meet our needs. our needs.”

Fifty billion dollars! Gorbachev is really a lion, Reagan thought in his heart. However, this also shows that the Soviet Union is really poor. It is said that the Soviet Union cannot even supply bread. In recent years, the Soviet Union has begun to think Western Europe borrowed debt, but the amount was too small and the interest rates were quite high.

Gorbachev needed new funding to continue his reforms.

"We can provide it, but the interest rate will not be low." Reagan said: "I can't make the decision. If our domestic bankers knew that I loaned funds to the Soviet Union at low interest rates, they would definitely not let me go. Yes, our United States is democratic. Unlike your country, if I agree, they will definitely unite to impeach me.”

Reagan said it pitifully.

"Okay, then we can agree to this condition." Gorbachev said. It's better than nothing.

Humph, let’s wait until you can’t afford it! Reagan also made up his mind to lend the Soviet Union money at a high interest rate. Moreover, the 50 billion would not be borrowed all at once, but in batches. Soon, the Soviet Union will fall into a vicious cycle of borrowing money and paying back interest, which will be an even greater blow to the Soviet economy.

"Okay, then, let's move on to the next condition." Reagan said: "As for the destruction of our nuclear bombs, we need to conduct verification on site. Not only the missile base, the testing, storage, training and destruction facility sites, but also the missile Production factory.”(To be continued~^~)