Chapter 717

Iraq's move to send troops to Kuwait is actually a big help to shagliaosha. Because war can affect international oil prices. The rise in oil prices allowed the Soviet Union to get more foreign exchange from the balance of payments. If the war in the Middle East lasts for a year, seryosa can use the profits from oil sales to subsidize the construction of natural gas pipelines.

However, this kind of good thing can only be imagined. The United States will send troops sooner or later, and Saddam's army seems to be powerful, but in the face of the United States' sea and air superiority, it can only be Silver Pewter spearhead, which is not good for us. Since Xie liaosha had known for a long time that Saddam Hussein's mud could not be supported on the wall, he would not have fantasies.

Although he does not intend to support Saddam, it does not mean that he does not intend to profit from the current situation in the Middle East. As one of the five permanent members of the United Nations, the attitude of the Soviet Union on the issue of Kuwait is crucial. If the United States wants to send troops in a proper way, it must get the support of the Soviet Union. As long as the Soviet Union does not agree to use force against Iraq, the United States will not get the authorization of the United Nations.

So this time, Xie liaosha did not plan to continue to play dumb at the regular meeting of the Political Bureau of the Soviet Communist Party. He first found an opportunity to communicate with Shevardnadze about his position on the Iraq issue. That is, don't be too happy to follow the American way.

Just after the international risk consulting company launched an attack on the KOSHA border, Gorbachev received a phone call from President Bush. He consulted on this issue at the regular meeting of the Political Bureau. Xie liaosha was the first to stand up and express his opposition.

"Secretary Gorbachev, members and comrades, I oppose the use of force against Iraq. Iraq is one of our few allies in the Middle East and a major oil power, which has a decisive influence on international oil prices. All of you here know the importance of international oil prices to us. If the United States uses force against Iraq, although it will cause an increase in international oil prices in the short term, once the war ends and the United States strengthens its oil prices in the Middle East, we will always be led by the nose by the United States. So I suggest that we refuse the request of the Americans for the time being, but don't say die, let the Americans feel that we are hesitating! "

"Comrade ulyanov, it is not appropriate to do so! We need the support of western countries in many aspects now! " Some people feel disdain when they hear Xie liaosha's speech full of copper smell. Standing with the United States to prevent Iraq's aggression against its neighbors is a good thing to safeguard world peace. As long as we take a firm stand on this issue, it will have a positive and positive effect on the international image of the Soviet Union. What should we do with such a good opportunity and science?

"Just because oil prices are falling, we can't make ends meet. That's why Americans have an opportunity. Comrades, how much foreign debt do we have to repay now? I think you all know as well as I do that our leaky wreck is likely to sink at any time. Do you think we still have the mind to take care of other people's lives? How many comrades at the 28th National Congress just held were dissatisfied with the weakness of the Central Committee on the issue of Eastern Europe, so they angrily chose to leave our party organization and blindly adopted the appeasement policy in international affairs, which can only further split our party. " Xie liaosha mercilessly refuted.

"You are so insightful, why don't you go and negotiate with the Americans?" Someone murmured discontentedly.

"Well, no more. We should discuss problems in a normal way and do not make personal attacks on comrades! " Gorbachev coughed and then warned. Xie liaosha has too much power now, and he has been promoted too quickly in the party. Some people in the Political Bureau have a lot of opinions on him. However, neither the Marxist Leninist creed school nor the current democratic creed school can ignore the great role played by Xie liaosha in economic reform. Now that Xie liaosha has some followers in the party, his opinions are no longer unimportant.

"I agree with Comrade ulyanov. I don't think we should exclude him on this issue! I had some communication with Comrade ulyanov before the meeting. I feel that even if I deal with this matter myself, I should also refer to Comrade ulyanov's suggestions. So I suggest that we let ulyanov deal with the issue of Kuwait at his sole discretion! " All of a sudden, Shevardnadze, who has been silent, expressed his support for him.

Gorbachev has no reason to offend shariosha. After all, shariosha is still his man. If shariosha handles this issue well, Gorbachev will be more sure to run for president!

"General secretary, I think we should listen to Comrade ulyanov's suggestion before making a decision. After all, the international influence of this matter is not small. I think we should have a clear idea!" Comrade Nazarbayev, from Central Asia, said tactfully.

"Good! Since it is a party resolution, it is natural to be open and transparent to all members present! My plan is very simple, we can be consistent with the United States on the issue of Kuwait! But the United States and the Arab countries against Iraq must make some compensation to us! I have the following requirements: first, Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries jointly provide us with 100 billion US dollars of interest free loans, and second, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait guarantee to support the reduction of production by 20% in the organization of petroleum exporting countries, so as to bring the international oil price back to a reasonable range! These two conditions are indispensable. As long as one of them is not met, we will then vote against it in the general assembly of the United Nations. " Xie liaosha said impolitely.

"It's fantastic..."

"The United States and Saudi Arabia will not agree..."

"It's impossible, absolutely impossible..."

"Be quiet, comrade ulyanov. Have you seriously considered what you said? How sure are you that Americans and Arabs will follow your plan? " Gorbachev thinks that seryosha's arrogance today is a bit strong. Do you still want to command Saudi Arabia? How can Saudi Arabia accept such harsh conditions.

"You guys, I don't care whether you believe it or not. I'm 100% responsible for what I said. If you don't believe it, just leave this job to me. If I fail, I'll resign from all positions inside and outside the party!" Xie liaosha said confidently.

Among the people present, Gorbachev looked at seryosha without expression, but there was a hint in his eyes to remind him, while Yakovlev inadvertently shook his head to seryosha, which meant to tell him not to be so full of words!

The two people's concern still makes Xie liaosha feel a little warm, but his impulse today is not on the spur of the moment. Now he has been carried out by his supporters in the party. Whether he wants to or not, Xie liaosha must give a strong response to the different voices in the party.