"I am very puzzled, this has nothing to do with the United States. Sweden is a neutral country and has no conflict with the Soviet Union. Now that the confrontation is becoming more and more fierce, we can avoid one opponent and avoid one opponent, as if the United States won. It's ridiculous. "I'm getting old," Defense Minister Marshal Ustinov said.

"Americans need mental energy to mobilize their self-confidence." Shelov knew that the mental damage of the Vietnam War still existed. In fact, it was not until the Gulf War that the Americans had completely cured their war phobia, but there was one thing he did. I really agree with Ustinov's idea, "What does this have to do with the United States? Don't care."

   The overall strength of the Soviet Union is not as strong as that of the United States, but in the 1980s, the ten-year strategic offensive was quite bluffing, not to mention that in this history, the achievements were large enough, at least in terms of population and control area. It must not be considered bad. What is lacking is the technological strength and population quality of the allies. If the vision is not on the world, but on the Eurasian continent, it will occupy an absolute advantage.

But even so, if the overall confrontation between NATO and the Warsaw Pact can be transformed into a separate confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union, it will still be beneficial to the Soviet Union, because the overall strength of the Warsaw Pact countries is indeed inferior to that of NATO, and the Soviet Union will take advantage of the US-Soviet competition alone. .

   Of course, it is not easy to succeed, but from the perspective of the Soviet Union, it is only a few that can be eliminated. Serov doesn't think Britain and the United States are so strong if confronted with full force. Hating the Soviet Union also doesn't mean liking the United States. Aren't the French still very happy to be African policemen? Seeing the United States every day makes me look like it's none of my business.

   Since the submarine ran aground in Swedish waters, Brezhnev has been present at the meeting of the Central Presidium a little more. With a serious attitude rarely seen in recent years, he formulated a relaxation plan for Western Europe. Whether it is useful or not, it must be formulated, mainly for old Europe like France and Germany, to stabilize these countries, and to focus on the United States and the United Kingdom.

  Do not necessarily have results, if not, there will definitely be no results. Although Brezhnev and Xiongcai have nothing to do with each other, and their character is not noble, they are definitely not brainless. He was the one who knew how to take every step of the way among the three giants of the Soviet Union. In the end, he turned defeat into victory and defeated all opponents, and held the power of the entire Soviet Union alone.

   "Yura, see if there is any problem." Brezhnev took off his glasses and rubbed his eyes. His voice was full of exhaustion, and he had to see the leaders of foreign affairs departments like the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the KGB for this response.

"The scale of the British domestic industry is not as large as that of France and the Federal Republic of Germany. Like the United States, the British financial industry has always been strong, and the United Kingdom has been declining since World War II. Margaret Thatcher's idea of ​​specializing in the financial industry, and Reagan There are similarities, but the damage is the future potential. The United States has the Federal Republic of Germany and Japan as supplements for exploitation, and it seems that it is more difficult for the United Kingdom to **** blood." Serov narrowed his eyes and said, "In terms of production capacity, the United Kingdom, France, The separation of the Federal Republic of Germany was a very correct decision.”

   Another factor is that the market occupied by France and the Federal Republic of Germany is larger than that of the United Kingdom. France and Germany are the two cores that first initiated the EU, from the coal and steel joint venture all the way to the present. Germany is the economic engine of the EU. This is correct. Germany is in a leading and leading position in many things. In terms of external affairs and internal coordination of various countries, Germany is very important, and the influence of France cannot be ignored. In terms of affairs, at least France and Germany have reached a consensus, and many things can be effectively promoted, and none of them is indispensable. , the United Kingdom is actually not very interested in the integration of the European Union. But Europe also has to take care of Britain's ideas in many political and economic affairs.

  France is also for its own reasons. France is an old capitalist country, and French was once all the rage. Although the United States and the Soviet Union came to the fore by virtue of their large territory and large population. But France is still keeping up with the pace of the United States and the Soviet Union as much as possible, operating its own one-third of an acre of land in West Africa.

   "In this way, it is indeed feasible." Brezhnev said happily, "To deal with Britain and the United States alone will reduce our pressure a lot, and use all our strength to deal with Britain and the United States."

   "The United States will fight against them with all their strength. As for the United Kingdom, this country is far less powerful than the United States." Shelov waited for Argentina's attack, and tried the British with the help of Argentina. Missiles, don't forget that the Soviet Union used missiles to frighten the United States for many years in the Khrushchev era.

Which type of missile, whether it is air-to-ground or anti-ship, the Soviet Union has all the varieties, and it may not be able to kill the American heavy aircraft carrier battle group, but if it is used to deal with the British aircraft carrier battle group, it can be tested. Give it a try.

"The visit will be handed over to Comrade Gromyko, and we will take a de-escalation offensive against France and Germany." Brezhnev said with a relaxed expression, "As for Comrade Andropov, I will go to Central Asia to inspect next month. , you go with me."

   "No problem, General Secretary!" Andropov nodded slightly, he certainly knew what Brezhnev's purpose in going to Central Asia was.

Brezhnev has two purposes. He has heard about the atmosphere in Central Asia. As the general secretary of a country, Brezhnev cannot be completely kept in the dark. He wants to see for himself the local culture. surroundings. Another important reason is China.

   After the Soviet submarine ran aground off the coast of Sweden, Brezhnev seemed to have changed a lot at once, and began to appear frequently at the meetings of the Central Presidium. This kind of enthusiastic work was like, just like when he first came to power.

Brezhnev has already confirmed several inspection plans this year, including the itinerary for Russia, Ukraine, the Caucasus and Central Asia. Not to mention that he has obviously lost his energy in the past few years. Even when he just came to power and was attracting people, he Brezhnev did not visit so many places at one time.

"Also, I have read about Comrade Aliyev's nomination to be appointed as the first vice-chairman of the Council of Ministers. Comrade Aliyev was born in the KGB, and Comrade Zinev is also very familiar with him. I believe in the KGB system. Security cadres, there is no problem in terms of execution!" At the end of the meeting, Brezhnev slowly announced a personnel appointment, "to respect the wishes of local cadres in Azerbaijan, two months after the official appointment Order, give Comrade Aliyev some time to prepare."

   "If that's the case, then the meeting is over." Brezhnev's voice was still slow, but his mental state was quite good.

   Compared with the embarrassment the Soviet Union encountered in the Swedish waters, this year is still a year of great harvest for the Soviet Union. In name, the country of Pakistan has disappeared. The territories were occupied by India and Afghanistan respectively. Of course, the war did not stop, especially in the Indian-occupied area, where the remnants of Pakistani soldiers resisted one after another.

   Could it be that the strategic success of the Soviet Union gave Brezhnev great spiritual strength and rejuvenated the great leader who had been sclerotic? This must be bullshit, Brezhnev's recent domestic plans and various itineraries. It even made Shelov think of another word, returning to the light. Perhaps Brezhnev was preparing for his own funeral.

   In this case, Serov is more careful. He doesn't want to be pulled away by the great leader who is about to die. It's scary.

   A week later, Serov joined Ustinov and proposed to the Supreme Soviet in the name of the National Defense Committee that the General Secretary and Chairman of the Supreme Soviet, Chairman of the National Defense Committee, and Marshal Brezhnev should be awarded the Hero of the Soviet Union.

Just the day after India and Afghanistan announced the end of the war, it was less than half a year before Brezhnev received the fourth Hero of the Soviet Union. For his own safety, Serov was shameless and insisted on letting Ustinov Together with himself, he proposed to award Brezhnev the fifth Hero of the Soviet Union Medal.

"Comrade Leonid Ilyich Brezhnev, in his long-term work and leadership, has been doing his best to bring the motherland to a higher level. In the era of peaceful development, Comrade Ilyich is outstanding. The leadership ability, the meticulous work style, and the broad mind are all models for all Soviet Communist Party members. For this reason, after the proposals of the Soviet Defense Minister Marshal Ustinov, the General Political Commissar of National Security Marshal Serov, and the highest Recognition by Soviet Chairman Brezhnev was awarded to Comrade Leonid Ilyich Brezhnev, the Hero of the Soviet Union." Serov was not in Moscow half a year ago, and he really didn't know who read the appointment. What a challenging job.

   Especially when I read that the Chairman of the Supreme Soviet recognized that Brezhnev became a hero of the Soviet Union, the General Political Commissar almost tied his tongue. The last time Brezhnev awarded it to himself. But it seems that he is even more shameless this time, and he re-proposed to award Brezhnev the Hero of the Soviet Union after half a year, making Brezhnev surpass Marshal Zhukov and become the only person who has won the Hero of the Soviet Union five times.

After Serov finished reading, Marshal Ustinov put on Brezhnev the Hero of the Soviet Union medal. What is this? Didn't see how happy the great leader was?

   "I just did some practical work!" Brezhnev shook hands with the generals of the Ministry of Defense and the KGB respectively. He was very satisfied with being awarded the Fifth Hero of the Soviet Union. He did not think that he was unworthy of this medal. Under his leadership, the achievements of the Soviet Union were no worse than the Great Patriotic War, and he absolutely deserved it.

   As long as you don't drag the General Political Commissar with you, the General Political Commissar swears that he will never take the medal back after he takes office.