Chapter 260 The Glory of Being Followed by the President
Russian security personnel, after all, don't dress too rustically like domestic security personnel. Putin is also wearing a dark blue suit, which looks very energetic.
When Fan Wubing saw him, Putin was holding a communicator and giving instructions to his companions, but his eyes were wandering around. He was indeed a member of the KGB, and he was meticulous in his old profession.
It is said that Putin's judo and wrestling skills are very famous, and he can be regarded as a master. This is in Russia. If it is in China, it is hard to imagine that a martial arts master can enter the highest level of power. He gave people the impression that he was similar to Yeltsin, and he was a strong man on the outside, but Putin's political vision was sharper, and he was good at seizing opportunities to do big business. This is worth learning from Fan Wubing.
Fan Wubing looked at Putin, and said to the people around him, "Come on, let me take some photos with this Russian hero."
"Perhaps the successors of the KGB are not very willing to take photos with customers?" The accompanying embassy staff said with some uncertainty.
As members of the National Security Agency who often engage in secret work, these agents are naturally unwilling to leave their video data anywhere. Doing so is a hidden danger to their own security. But Fan Wubing knew that Putin's work energy and focus should have shifted to politics at this time, so he probably didn't mind this, right?
So the staff picked up the camera, and Fan Wubing walked forward quickly. Under the astonished eyes of everyone, he put his arm around Putin's shoulders, and said very enthusiastically, "Vladimir Vladimir Comrade Mirovich, it is a pleasure to meet you!"
Putin's body is medium, that is, about 1.7 meters, a little lower than Fan Wubing's. Hearing Fan Wubing's words, he was a little surprised. This made Fan Wubing even more convinced that he could understand Chinese.
The staff snapped and snapped several photos, and then Fan Wubing let go of Putin and strode into the hotel, leaving behind a surprised Putin.
"How could he know my full name?" Putin questioned suspiciously to the security personnel beside him.
The few people next to him shrugged their shoulders, saying that they had no way of knowing. God knows how this Chinese youth, who looked less than twenty years old, was able to know the name of the chairman of the St. Petersburg International Liaison Committee. This seems to be an impossible thing.
After entering the room. The staff of the embassy took out some electronic tools from their portable equipment. Searched carefully in the room. Then make sure there are no eavesdropping devices installed here.
Fan Wubing nodded and said. "Thanks for everyone's hard work. This matter has been done.
After returning to China, I will give everyone credit. "
His words were not without purpose. This time the goal is big. Moreover, there are many intelligence personnel involved in the activities. He can be sure that these people will not come here in vain. In addition to helping yourself achieve your goals. It is estimated that they also have to do some private work. So please credit this statement. It's a favor that goes along with the flow. Will not be empty.
But it didn't take long. A leader from the embassy came to look for Fan Wubing. He asked Fan Wubing very curiously. "How did Mr. Fan know Putin? He used to serve the KGB all the time. After the August 19th incident, he announced his withdrawal from the KGB and entered politics. But this time, he is probably building a team for the Ministry of National Security for President Yeltsin."
"You people who are engaged in intelligence work. You are really sensitive!" Fan Wubing saw through the meaning of the other party. Probably because he didn't figure out why he would know Putin, a secret agent leader, and he would not be reconciled. So he replied. "I have learned the art of face-to-face with people. About one out of ten people can be fancy. Judging from the face, this person will become the president of Russia. So I went up and took a photo with him."
"The art of face-to-face?" The leader was stunned for a moment. Fan Wubing's information. He has seen it. He also knew that the most important thing in this trip was to protect Fan Wubing's safety. Then there are those targets who need to do it. Therefore, all details must be carefully asked. Who knew that Fan Wubing would take such an unreliable answer to deal with him. It's really depressing.
Physiognomy? That's nonsense! The leader suddenly felt a little angry in his heart.
Fan Wubing saw the leader's displeasure. So he smiled slightly. "Some things are very mysterious. I can guarantee it responsibly. Within ten years, Putin will definitely become the president of Russia. If you don't believe me, let's make a bet. If I lose, I will give you 100 million US dollars. You lose If so, how about resigning and coming to our company to do external liaison work?"
"Is what you said true or false?" The leader is an old diplomat, very capable, and there is still room for improvement in the future, otherwise Fan Wubing would not make such a bet with him, but after listening to Fan Wubing He still couldn't believe this kind of confident bet.
Putin was only forty years old at this time, and he had served as the KGB. Russians hated the KGB very much. Even if Putin was too young at that time, could he tolerate a KGB becoming the country's top leader? What's more, at this time Putin seems to be returning to his old ways.
"One word from a gentleman, one whip. If I'm not right at that time, you can just come to ask for money." Fan Wubing said with a faint smile.
Almost at the same time, Putin also got the information on Fan Wubing, and couldn't help but be amazed. It turns out that this young man is actually a hidden world-class rich man, who also has a strong influence and influence in China. There are many various entities, and there are a considerable amount of hidden investment in the United States and other countries.
"Their visit this time will definitely not be just for the traditional Sino-Russian friendship as advertised, nor will they simply organize public-funded tours for retired old men. There must be ulterior motives in this!" Putin said. Taking the detailed information on Fan Wubing's land that he just obtained, he analyzed it to his subordinates.
One of his subordinates put forward a different opinion, "Valodya, I really find it hard to believe that those old men can do anything surprising. It is probably the greatest luck that they can take care of themselves. Could it be Can you engage in covert operations?"
Volodya is Putin's nickname, and only some people around him called him that. He frowned and said after hearing what his subordinates said, "But besides those old men, aren't there many young people? Who Are you sure they are not agents?"
Everyone is silent. This matter is really hard to say. China's national conditions are that there are many people, and it has an innate advantage in intelligence work. It can make foreigners feel dizzy and unable to find them. to the direction.
"In short, we must keep a close eye on them, and absolutely nothing can go wrong." Putin said to the crowd.
Although in the Soviet Union, the KGB was often above other departments, even above the law, but in general, the KGB is just a tool, the Soviet leaders can use it, and the Russian leaders can also use it, and must use it. It can be said that the KGB is an institution serving totalitarianism, but it has very professional personnel and organizations. In other words, this is just a tool, the key is who it serves. It can serve totalitarianism, but it can also serve democracy.
At the same time, as an intelligence agency with a long history and a huge organization, it is impossible for the KGB to disappear overnight. Although the disintegration of the Soviet Union caused a huge impact on it, it did not collapse, but was reformed and reorganized.
In January 1992, Yeltsin signed an order announcing the establishment of the Russian Ministry of State Security to replace the CIA. However, Yeltsin was very annoyed by the fact that many people from the Russian Ministry of State Security intervened in the parliamentary struggle against Yeltsin. He gradually considered abolishing the Russian Ministry of State Security and replacing it with the Counterintelligence Bureau, which was later reorganized into the Russian Federation Security Council. Bureau. The later Russian intelligence system consisted of the Federal Security Service and the Foreign Intelligence Service, both agencies, in a sense, the successors of the KGB, but they have been reborn.
It is absolutely impossible for such an important organization without a capable and reliable person to lead it. Yeltsin has been thinking about finding a person he can trust to take charge of this department. Putin is the candidate he values, but at this time Putin has just returned. So far, Yeltsin has not yet fully agreed.
Then to make some outstanding achievements is what Putin needs now. Faced with this unbelievable old Chinese tour group, Putin has a very complicated mood. He just hopes that they really come to travel.
In a few days, the old man's tour group visited various places of interest near Moscow. They were very excited. They not only took pictures everywhere, but also went to universities and churches to participate in public activities, and even asked Moscow to help them find some of the old man's ancient treasures. The Soviet experts who aided China held several conferences to talk about the traditional friendship between the Chinese and Soviet peoples, and miss the construction scene in full swing at that time.
And Putin and others have been following the tour group, monitoring everything tremblingly as if facing a big enemy.
The staff around Fan Wubing looked depressedly at him holding a camera, constantly taking pictures of Putin and his companions in the stalking convoy or even on foot, and then happily collecting them, as if they were some treasures .
"Mr. Fan, we really don't understand why you want to shoot these things. Is it useful?" A staff member couldn't help asking Fan Wubing.
Fan Wubing shook his head with a smile and said, "You will understand later."
It is rare to be personally followed by the president of a big country, and it is even rarer to be able to preserve the video data. How could Fan Wubing let go of such a precious opportunity? When Putin really becomes president, these photos will probably become priceless treasures, right? Even leaving it to future generations is something to be proud of.
"Look! The President of Russia personally stalked me!" Fan Wubing imagined the scene where he would show the photos to his sons in the future, and his heart was full of pride.