Chapter 66: Gorbachev's Visit to England

The Lucchese family, which has lost the support of the trade union, is like a cobra whose fangs have been pulled out. no threat to anyone at all

, Just when they were hit and unable to fight back, more and more mafia families immediately joined the army that made trouble.

But all this is not what Seryozha in London needs to care about, because Secretary Gorbachev is finally coming.

When Gorbachev's special plane finally landed at Heathrow Airport, Seryozha felt a sense of heartfelt pride. It is no exaggeration to say that it was Seryozha who made all this happen, and he was the one who played chess.

Seryozha and Yakovlev stood in the line below the spiral staircase, waiting for Gorbachev to be received. Since Gorbachev is not the head of state, so this time it is the British Foreign Secretary who is responsible for the reception. However, in order to make Gorbachev's visit more imposing, Seryozha called his friends in England to join him.

Gorbachev stepped out of the cabin and waved to the welcoming crowd. Then he walked down the spiral staircase with his wife. The British Foreign Secretary, who had been waiting for a long time, came forward and shook hands with Gorbachev. Journalists from both the Soviet Union and the United Kingdom recorded the moment simultaneously.

Gorbachev first exchanged greetings with the British welcome staff, and then came to the team of Soviet welcome staff. The first person to shake hands with Gorbachev was the Soviet ambassador, then Yakovlev, and the third was Seryozha. Seryozha and Gorbachev smiled at each other, expressing their inner thoughts in silence.

The welcome ceremony at the airport was short but warm. Sergey and Yakovlev left in the same car. When getting into the car, Yakovlev sent his secretary to another car, and closed the sound insulation panel between the cockpit and the passenger compartment. When the car drove halfway, Yakovlev The husband suddenly said to Seryozha: "I'm afraid General Secretary Chernenko's health is going to die. I'm afraid our chance will come soon?"

Seryozha was taken aback, and hurriedly asked when it happened.

"I only found out recently that the Kremlin's secrecy is so good! I saw him attend the election of the National Congress of the Supreme Soviet a month ago. Do you know what they do? Chernenko They didn’t go to the venue at all. They arranged the hospital to look like a venue for Chernenko to vote. It’s really not easy for our general secretary. Last month, during the military parade of the October Revolution, Chernenko greeted nearly Standing in the cold wind of minus 30 degrees for more than two hours. I can't even imagine how this guy survived, and the Politburo didn't even know about it." Yakovlev said jokingly.

"How did Gromyko and the others react to this incident?" Seryozha asked with concern.

"Actually, this incident hit Gromyko the hardest. It was logical for him to become General Secretary Chernenko's successor based on his qualifications. His age is his greatest advantage. But now... no one dares to hand over this country to the It is given to an old man in his seventies, and this time there is no suspense about our young Secretary Gorbachev's succession!" Yakovlev explained to Sergei.

Along the way, Yakovlev told Seryozha many major events that happened in Moscow during this period. This information was unknown to Seryozha in England. But Seryozha was a little surprised that Yakovlev would tell him this.

"Seryozha, during this period of time, we have to show goodwill with Gromyko. Anyway, they have no hope, and we don't need to stimulate them too much. This is why we arranged for you to stay in the UK and not let you come back. !” Yakovlev explained to Seryozha.

"Dean, you know the conflict between me and Grishin! I want to know if Grishin is also the object of our appeasement?" Seryozha asked sternly. Gorbachev threw in London. If Gorbachev and Gromyko shake hands and make peace, Seryosha will lose the basis to check and balance Grishin. There is no possibility of reconciliation between Sergesha and Grishin, but how can officials at the deputy ministerial level be opponents of the Standing Committee of the Politburo.

"You misunderstood. Grishin was involved in the marine case. Although he has not been brought to court, his reputation in the party is already very bad. We know the conflict between you and Grishin, don't worry, We will not let this moth remain in the Politburo!" Yakovlev assured Seryozha.

The destination of the convoy was the Soviet embassy. Gorbachev, who was tired from the journey, had to take a rest before proceeding with the next activities. In fact, the content of the negotiation during this visit has almost been discussed. The main task of Gorbachev's arrival this time is to release goodwill and strengthen the friendship between the two countries. The highlight was naturally the meeting between Gorbachev and Prime Minister Thatcher. The second is to visit some British industrial enterprises.

During the rest of the embassy, ​​Gorbachev called Seryozha into the room alone. Ask him about Prime Minister Thatcher. Seryozha answered Gorbachev's questions as best he could based on the information he had. However, Gorbachev changed the subject and asked suddenly: "Seryozha, what do you think will happen if I ask Prime Minister Thatcher to convey goodwill to the President of the United States?"

"Secretary! I think Dean Yakovlev has more say in this matter than I do!" Seryozha said modestly.

"I want to hear your opinion!" Gorbachev asked while looking in the mirror for a while to dress for the event.

"Secretary! I don't think there is anything wrong with it!" Seryozha could tell that Gorbachev had already planned to do this. Overturning the leader's decision is definitely not a good idea, and Seryozha would not do such a stupid thing. thing.

"Seryozha, I heard that you are friends with Prime Minister Thatcher's husband?" Gorbachev asked.

"Yes, he treated us Soviets very well and helped me a lot when I first came to England. We played golf together once in a while! But he's not interested in politics!" replied Seryozha.

"What was he like? I wonder what impression he made on you when you dealt with him?" Gorbachev asked.

"He is an honest man, very easy-going!" Seryozha concluded.

"Seryozha, I want to visit 10 Downing Street, can you arrange it for me?" Gorbachev asked suddenly.

"Visit?" Seryozha said in surprise. This is simply impossible. How could the British intelligence department approve the Soviet leader's visit to the British Prime Minister's residence?

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