Chapter 272 Four + Two Negotiations
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After the first general elections in the Soviet Union, Yeltsin won the supreme power in the Russian Republic. And Sobchak firmly held Leningrad in his hands. At this moment, the head of the Leningrad Special Economic Zone fell on Nastya's head. She has been Sergey's confidant for many years, and she has always obeyed Sergey's words. As Sergey's status in the Soviet Union became higher and higher, Nastya's work became more and more important.
Although Nastya is the leader of the Leningrad Special Economic Zone, the importance of the Leningrad Special Economic Zone to the Soviet Union has made the leader here a political star of the Soviet Union. And in the western part of the Soviet Union, a city named after the Communist Youth League is experiencing the same opportunities as the Leningrad Special Economic Zone. The head of the Komsomolsk Special Economic Zone is also Sergey's confidant, Pugachev who has been following Sergey since the Communist Youth League era. However, because the Gongqingcheng Special Economic Zone is located in the Far East, the main trading partners are only Japan, South Korea, and China. Therefore, the status of Komsomolsk has always been inferior to that of the Leningrad Special Economic Zone.
Seryozha now gave Nastya a more complicated task, discussing with the Central Bank of Eastern Europe the plan to form an industrial and energy community. This plan is not groundless, but modeled on one of the predecessors of the European Community, the European Steel and Coal Consortium. The fundamental purpose of Seryozha is to combine the energy industry of the Soviet Union with the industry of Eastern Europe, reduce the industrial cost of Eastern Europe through joint means, and ensure the revitalization of the Eastern European market. In addition, as the purchasing power of Eastern Europe increased, the Soviet Union also had a stable source of energy consumption. Energy here mainly refers to coal and natural gas. In addition to energy, the Soviet Union's electrolytic aluminum, cotton, and other mineral resources can also be added.
This plan is of great benefit to both sides, but Eastern Europe has not lost its vigilance against the Soviet Union, so it is best to cooperate in this matter in the form of companies rather than countries. In the future, as long as close economic ties are established, political The problem is not difficult to solve.
It is precisely with this purpose that Nastya's work focuses on the construction of the Leningrad Special Economic Zone and the communication and exchanges with the Eastern European unified market. Although the Central Bank of Eastern Europe actually belonged to Sergey, Sergey's political influence in Eastern Europe was still very weak. In addition, the pan-democratic parties that had just gained power in Eastern Europe had complicated grievances and enmities with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. Nastya's job is actually not easy.
The reason why Seryozha entrusted Nastya with such an important job was actually because he had more important things to do. The Politburo of the CPSU Central Committee has officially entrusted him with handling the merger of Germany and Germany. This job is not easy to do. The loss of Eastern Europe is regarded by many comrades in the party as a huge failure of Gorbachev's foreign policy. one. Because of Sergey's outstanding performance in dealing with the Kuwait issue, it is generally believed in the party that it would be better for Sergey to take over the negotiations on the merger of the two Germanys. This made Seryozha shoulder a heavy responsibility.
Since Seryozha created the Leningrad Special Economic Zone, most of the Soviet Union's foreign debt problems have been resolved. In addition to the claims in the hands of some international investors, the biggest creditor of the Soviet Union is the Federal Republic of Germany.
As long as the Federal Republic of Germany is settled, the sword of Damocles hanging over the Soviet Union can truly relieve the danger. As for the creditor's rights in the hands of those international creditors, Seryozha can deal with them on a rolling basis by issuing new debts in exchange for old ones. Only when the debt problem is solved can the Soviet economy move forward with ease. So this trip to West Germany is very important.
The parties involved in the merger of the two Germanys included the United States, Britain, France, and the Soviet Union, as well as the Federal Republic of Germany and the Democratic Republic of Germany. This is the second time that parties in Germany divided after World War II are negotiating on the issue. Without the participation of the Soviet Union, it means that the Federal Republic of Germany unilaterally tore up the peace agreement of World War II. This is a serious breach of contract under international law. Therefore, the recognition of the Soviet Union is very important for the Federal Republic of Germany.
Seryozha and Prime Minister Kerr actually have some personal relationships. When Seryozha dealt with the Red Square incident, he had privately communicated with Mrs. Thatcher and Cole. At that time, Seryozha saved the life of Matthias Rust. In return, the VTB Bank of the Soviet Union was arrested Approved to enter the West German market to engage in normal business activities. Both sides of the cooperation were very happy at that time.
This time, Sergei also used private channels to convey his bottom line to the German side through the husband of British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Unless the Federal Republic of Germany relinquishes all foreign debts owed by the Soviet Union, the Soviet Union will not agree to the merger of the two Germanys. This request is actually a bit too much, which is one of the reasons why Sergei did not publicly state the terms of the negotiation. If the Federal Republic of Germany does not agree, Sergesha will not sign the agreement on the merger of the two Germanys.
Prime Minister Kerr was actually very dissatisfied with Sergey's request, but now that Sergey has been annoyed, if he is allowed to go away, German reunification will have to find another chance. Therefore, although the German side felt embarrassed, it still planned to do what Seryozha meant. As long as the two Germanys can be reunited, so what if Prime Minister Kohl gives up these foreign debts. Which is more important, the reunification of the motherland or money? Would those guys in the parliament be so blind?
Seryozha's special plane first landed in East Berlin, the capital of East Germany. Before participating in the talks, Seryozha took the initiative to meet Comrade Erich Honecker, an old friend of the Soviet people and former general secretary of the Socialist Unity Party of Germany. Honecker's recent situation is very bad. Since his retirement, he can only watch on TV as the GDR slips into the abyss of extinction step by step. And the current SED leaders who forced Honecker to retire. They are trying their best to push some charges of the GDR period onto the old man.
Seryozha's trip was not to support Honecker. I just hope that the pressure on Comrade Honecker can be relieved. Sergey delivered a letter from General Secretary Gorbachev to Honecker. And invited Honecker to visit the Soviet Union.
These words of Seryozha made Honecker very gratified, and Honecker is now almost synonymous with traitors in East Germany. But many crimes are attempted crimes. In view of Honecker's poor mental condition and health condition, Seriosha suggested that Honeker first go to the military hospital where the Soviet army was stationed in the East Germany to recuperate, so that he could get a quiet environment under the protection of the Soviet Union. Honecker eventually accepted Seryozha's suggestion.