Chapter 87 Return to Leningrad

Ustinov likes this occasion very much. Like many Russians, Ustinov is an out-and-out alcoholic. This guy not only likes to drink himself, but also likes to get others drunk. In later generations, there is a famous theory called Ustinov's Law.

When it comes to this rule, combined with the tough Ustinov, anyone should first think of it as a fighting principle, but in fact, this is a psychological law of alcoholics: defeating the opponent at the drinking table is the first step to gain absolute psychological advantage.

This has been the case almost since Dmitri Ustinov took charge of the Arbat Military District. The Soviet military delegation at that time always treated its counterparts from brotherly countries such as India, Vietnam and North Korea with this arrogant attitude. Every time, it was almost the same procedure: serving high-strength soju at a formal banquet and then drinking it all in front of the stunned guests. These poor guests were finally carried back.

Come on, the motherland needs your stomach! In later generations, when the Chinese delegation negotiated the Su-27 contract, it was also the same scene. As a result, the Russians admitted defeat and could not raise their heads at the negotiation table the next day. In the end, the price sold to China was quite affordable.

Ustinov was now a little drunk, and smelling the ethanol exhaled from his hairy nostrils, Andrei knew that if this drunkard came to challenge him in a drinking contest, he would definitely not be afraid, because he hadn't even started yet!

However, Ustinov was obviously not focused on drinking. He looked at Andrei and Simonov together and seemed very happy.

"Andrei, next time if you can force an American F-15 to land, I will give you another Gold Star Medal." Ustinov said, "Designer Simonov, what we need most now is to build an aircraft that is more advanced than the F-15!"

"Yes, yes, definitely." The two replied. After all, Ustinov was now in charge of military equipment and had a lot of say. At this time, Simonov couldn't say anything that would displease Ustinov, even though Ustinov's words would be considered a leak. Of course, it was no secret that the Soviet Union would definitely develop a new model of fighter to counter the American F-15.

"Andrei, I have submitted your last plan to the Ministry of National Defense and the Far East Military District. Your plan is very bold and I like it very much!" Ustinov finally caught Andrei at the banquet. He was drunk and chattered non-stop: "In fact, I have had this idea for a long time. Breaking through the blockade of the Western world from the East is the easiest way! But the strength of our current Pacific Fleet is still limited, so we need to mobilize a group of warships from the Baltic Fleet and the Northern Fleet to the Pacific. Young man, prepare well when you go back!"

Shit, I just mentioned it at that time, but now I really have to prepare it? Although Ustinov was just drunk, Andre knew that there was still some credibility in his words. Andre was stunned.

The Soviet Union had a vast territory and its focus was on Europe, so the strength of the Pacific Fleet was not sufficient. If it wanted support, it had to travel from faraway Europe, through the Mediterranean, the Suez Canal, the Indian Ocean, all the way to the Pacific Ocean. The voyage would take several months, and even the preparation work would take at least a year.

"Cheers to the glorious future of our Soviet Union!" said Ustinov, raising his glass of vodka high.

"Cheers!" Andre also raised his glass and drank it all.

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There were constant clanging sounds in the carriage, and outside in the distance was a white world. The cold season in Russia had arrived.

The carriage was heated and steaming. Sitting on the berth, hugging the woman next to him, Andre was filled with happiness.

According to Andropov's arrangement, after attending the military parade, Andrei did not return to the troops in the Far East, but went to Leningrad first to hold a simple wedding at Andrei's home. With the wedding done, Andropov also fulfilled his wish.

So, after Andrei and Ekaterina got their marriage certificate in Moscow, they went to Leningrad to hold their wedding. From falling in love to getting married, the process was so fast that Andrei seemed to be dreaming and could hardly believe it was real.

Looking back on the past few months of time travel, Andrei has risen from an ordinary pilot to the deputy commander of the flight regiment, and he has also married a Russian wife. In later generations, finding a Russian woman as a wife is also the dream of many people.

Moreover, with a big backer, Andre seemed to be completely satisfied. This honeymoon was very pleasant, except...

"Mom, I want to eat chocolate!" a voice came.

So, the two turned away from their sweet moments and looked at the little brat Ivan, who was pointing at a large travel bag on the shelf.

Somehow Ivan found out about their marriage. When the little brat heard that they were going to Leningrad, he immediately started crying and shouting that he wanted to come, and no one could comfort him.

So, the little brat Ivan came along. The two of them with the little brat didn't look like they were here to get married, but rather like a family traveling.

A young man in his thirties was lying on the opposite bunk. Hearing Ivan's words, he stood up and said, "Uncle, I have some cheese here. It's delicious. Would you like some?"

Little Ivan was not polite. He climbed onto the opposite bunk, sat next to it, took it and said, "Thank you, uncle."

Looking at little Ivan wolfing down his food, Andrei and Ekaterina both laughed.

At this time, Andrei was mentally prepared. Although Ivan's mother Irina did not come with them because of work, and their nanny did not come either, only Andrei and Ekaterina were taking care of little Ivan. However, there was no need to worry about his safety, as there were at least five or six KGB agents on the train.

In addition to protecting Ekaterina, the most important thing is to protect little Ivan. This is not a matter of personal gain, but a grandfather's love for his grandson. As the head of the KGB, I don't know how many people he will offend. It is possible that someone will use little Ivan to threaten Andropov.

Of course, Andrei would not point it out openly. The person who was feeding little Ivan said when they got in the car that his home was in Moscow and he was now working in the state department store in Leningrad. He must be a KGB agent.