v2 Chapter 858： four different reactions

I heard something about Heiyun Group and Bao Zixuan; as an important partner and an old friend Ustinov, I couldn't sit still and needed to know the situation urgently.

I knew before that the Black Cloud Group had business dealings with Americans, but now it actually has contact with the American side. So if you are too close to him, whether it will affect yourself and your family, you need to consider carefully. No one can afford the crime of betraying the country. Not only will they lose their lives, but they will also be nailed to the pillar of shame. Ustinov was famous for his reputation and was a staunch supporter of a powerful Soviet Union.

Ustinov: "There is a lot of noise about the replacement of military vehicles by the Americans. Can Comrade Chebrikov explain the situation in detail?"

We all know that he and Bao Zixuan drank together, and that his nephew was in close contact with each other. If you ask directly, it's definitely not good. No one doubts the loyalty of the Soviet Minister of Defense to the country, but when it is time to avoid suspicion, he should also avoid it.

As the chairman of the KGB, Chebrikov, of course, knows the twists and turns here. Seeing that no one else responded, most importantly Andropov did not speak, and began to introduce the situation.

What happened to Admiral Turner just now has made him passive. The Soviet KGB claims that there is nothing it does not know, such an important appointment as the Commander-in-Chief of the Allied Forces of NATO Europe. I hadn't noticed any rumors before, and it was strange that the top Soviet leaders didn't question his ability to work.

Fortunately, he has a basic understanding of the replacement of military vehicles in the United States. For such important American companies as General Motors and Ford, it is normal for the KGB to know what is going on.

Chebrikov: "The replacement of military vehicles in the United States is directly related to the Heiyun Group. Since Bao Zixuan took over the Jeep and Dodge brands, he has added his own Heiyun cars. In the international market, it can be said that the United States is killing all parties. The local market is even more so than GM and Ford can fight back.”

"Cars can't be sold, but workers, plants, and equipment need to be maintained with orders. So GM and Ford, together with other U.S. car companies, began to lobby the U.S. Department of Defense to replace military vehicles."

"There was intelligence before that the Americans did intend to replace some of the old military vehicles; this opportunity was used to solve it at one time."

But the replacement of so many military vehicles requires a lot of money. Even if the Americans are rich, they have not wasted so much, and can only sell their retired weapons and equipment.

"Before, most of the American cars were provided by Jeep, so it is the best choice to find the original factory. Moreover, the Black Cloud Group has purchased a lot of old weapons from the Soviet Union before, and it is very experienced in handling old equipment."

"In addition, GM and Ford also want the Black Cloud Group to handle it, and 300,000 military vehicles will inevitably occupy their production lines. At that time, production capacity will inevitably be affected, and this is also a good time for them to seize the market again."

"This time, Heiyun Group's acquisition of the military vehicles replaced by the United States is also a bit of a last resort. However, with Bao Zixuan's contacts in the Middle East, China, Africa and South America, it is not a big problem to sell these military vehicles. Comprehensive analysis will not only not affect, even can Make a lot of money."

I heard that it was the conspiracy of the US car manufacturers and the Department of Defense, not the Black Cloud Group. The Soviet Union's top management was very relieved. Currently, the Black Cloud Group plays an important role in the Soviet Union's foreign trade. There must be absolutely no problems, and it will not end well then. That would have a serious impact on the Soviet economy, and no one dared to take the risk.

A company has been able to influence the great Soviet Union, which puzzled the top Soviet leaders. But this is the fact, and it is difficult to change the fact at present.

Andropov: "The KGB can properly provide information to the Heiyun Group and Bao Zixuan, but they must not be inclined to the United States."

"Whether it's an intentional act by an American car company, or a cover-up; it doesn't matter. I just want to know if the Soviet Union has taken any countermeasures, and must not let Soviet soldiers drive cars that are inferior to their opponents to fight."

At this time, everyone looked at Ustinov. After all, these are the responsibility of the Ministry of Defense.

In fact, Ustinov also has a hard time saying that the economic size of the Soviet Union is far behind that of the United States. Without financial support, it is difficult to guarantee the replacement of military weapons, especially after entering the era of mechanization.

The war in Afghanistan was like a quagmire, constantly eating away at the limited military spending of the Soviet Union. At this time, it is necessary to provide weapons and medicines to the Afghan garrison, and to meet the domestic competition with the United States, at least not to fall behind in armaments.

At this moment, the Americans have come up with military vehicles again, making the Soviet military very passive.

Even though Ustinov was a logistics manager, a typical technical cadre; there is a feeling that it is difficult for a clever woman to cook without rice. But Americans make moves, even in difficult times. At least the preliminary work should be prepared, and the armament should not be held back.

Ustinov: "According to intelligence, the Americans have made a big move this time; they have high requirements for new military vehicles. Although they don't want to admit it, it is very difficult for the Soviet Union to follow up. Not only technically, but also economically. I can't stand it either."

"After all, the Americans are ready to spend more than 30 billion US dollars. At present, the Soviet Union is not so arrogant."

"The upgrading of technology is normal, and the Soviet Union can adopt a step-by-step approach. I have ordered the Muscovites and the Gorky Automobile Factory to work with several major design bureaus to develop new military vehicles. At least they will not lag behind American cars in terms of performance, but in It will take some time in numbers."

To say the two major automobile factories in the Soviet Union, it is also a well-known existence.

The Muscovite Automobile Factory was established in 1930. It occupied the leading position of the Soviet automobile industry in the 1970s and 1980s. It was once considered a banner of the Soviet automobile manufacturing industry.

In 1947, the first Muscovites rolled off the production line, modeled after the first-generation Opel Sergeant K38 in 1936. After the defeat of Germany in World War II, the Soviet Union government occupied the industrial bases in eastern Germany. After inspection, it brought the K38 production line back to China and handed it over to the predecessor of the Muscovite Automobile Factory, the Lenin Komsomol Automobile Plant built by Moscow students. The first generation of Muscovites after the listing was named Muscovite M400 sedan, which cost only 9,000 rubles and was the lowest price car on the market at that time, which immediately caused a hot sale. The increasing market share gradually pushed the Muscovites into the largest factory in the Soviet auto industry.

The Gorky Automobile Group was established in 1930 as a product of Stalin's first five-year plan to develop Soviet industry. At that time, an extremely serious economic crisis occurred in the United States, and the Soviet Union took advantage of this time to propose to buy a whole set of American automobile factories with gold. This car factory is located on the banks of the Lugi River in Lake Erie, called Lugi Automobile Works, which was owned by Ford at the time. It was the first automobile factory in the world that comprehensively adopted assembly line production, and it was also one of the most advanced automobile factories in the world at that time. After the Soviet Union bought a complete set of drawings and production equipment of the Lugi factory, it built a Gorky Automobile Factory that stretched for dozens of kilometers on the Volga River. As a result, the Soviet Union jumped into the most advanced field of automobile production at that time, and the Gorky Automobile Factory also became the backbone of the Soviet automobile industry.

The Soviet executives are still very confident in the two auto factories. After all, one is from the United States and the other has German blood; plus the improvement and innovation of the Soviets. In the eyes of the Soviets, the two auto factories are no weaker than any auto manufacturer in the world in terms of technology and production capacity. It was not promoted, but for political reasons, it was directly related to the blockade in the United States and Western Europe.

Brezhnev also knew the current state of the Soviet Union, especially the economic situation. The high military spending every year is constantly eroding the Soviet economy But without the support of the military, the Americans will be more reckless. This is very contradictory and can only be insisted on.

Knowing your physical condition may not last long. Only appropriate reminders can be made. Even if you are the top leader, you will not dare to change the established plans and policies easily.

Brezhnev: "Marshal Ustinov is a technical cadre. It's reassuring to leave this matter to you."

"The Ministry of Finance appropriately allocates funds for the research and development and production of new military vehicles. If there are any shortcomings, you can follow the example of the United States. Sell active military vehicles; Eastern European countries and other allied countries can buy some military vehicles even though they are not economically prosperous. No problem."

Bao's richest man changed the Soviet decision again, but this time it was a capital investment. I can't say how bad it was for the country of the Soviet Union, but I can't say it's a good thing either.

As a result of the final Soviet high-level meeting, the KGB strengthened its investigation into Turner's appointment as NATO Allied Commander-in-Chief in Europe; Ustinov organized the domestic design bureau and automobile factory to develop and produce new military vehicles; the Soviet Ministry of Foreign Trade was responsible for the sale of retired military vehicles .

On the surface, there seems to be no problem, and it is quite reasonable; the suffering is only known to the person involved.