Chapter 607 Triangle strategy

“The relaxation plan for the West and the strategic offensive in other directions are carried out at the same time. There are indeed some contradictions in this situation. How can we convince the Western European countries of our sincerity.” The chairman of the Council of Ministers, Kosygin, naturally supports the relaxation plan, and he needs to deal with the Soviet Union. The economy was adjusted to correct some of Khrushchev’s mistakes. Like Brezhnev, Kosygin already had a whole plan in place when he was a deputy in the government.

  Because he just came to power, Kosygin has not yet formulated a plan for this reform, but his two deputies, Mazulov and Polyansky, are making intensive preparations. This reform plan will make certain adjustments to the Soviet Union’s economy.

“In fact, when this happens, the first thing that comes to mind in the Western world is that our leadership has different voices. Comrade Brezhnev has always been known for being moderate, and Comrade Kosygin is the general planner of the government. Comrade secretary and chairman of the Council of Ministers are obviously more suitable for leading the moderation of arguments, while Comrade Second Secretary is a role model for young cadres in the country, and obviously should not appear in a tough image.” Shelov didn’t care about other people’s eyes, and took care of himself. The evaluation of the members of the Central Presidium is quite bold.

“We are united under the great communist banner, of course, Yuri, what do you want to say.” Suslov glanced at Sherepin next to him and asked casually, “Why are there different differences? sound.”

“I want to create some false impressions to the Western world, that is, there is a person in the Soviet Union who is very hostile to the Western world and disagrees with the country’s easing policy. The first secretary, the second secretary and the chairman of the Council of Ministers should all be involved in the detente policy. Then this person should be me, the General Political Commissar of National Security and the chairman of the National Security Committee. I am most suitable for this role, as my comrades promote detente At the same time as the policy, another face appears, this face is dissatisfaction with the detente policy, the enemy of the Western world.” Shelov said as if telling irrelevant things, “This way the Western world will think that we are not united, and will be more serious. to respond to the first secretary’s de-escalating remarks.”

If you want to say who has the worst reputation in the West in the entire Soviet Central Presidium, it is undoubtedly the General Political Commissar of National Security, the Chairman of the National Security Council, who have gone through various actions to tease the nerves of the Americans, and just finished talking with the Soviet Writers Association. In general public opinion, after Khrushchev retired and the leadership of the Soviet Union changed, Serov was considered to be the most hostile force to the Western world in the Soviet Union.

This kind of judgment is wrong. At present, none of the members of the Central Presidium is prepared to live peacefully with the West. The relaxation policy is only a temporary measure. When the Western European countries lose their value, the Soviet leadership will restore its original status. At that time, Western Europe would find out that all these Soviet leaders were hawks.

“However, this will have a certain impact on Yura’s reputation. We are still discussing, researching, and seeing if we can negotiate a more gentle solution.” Brezhnev asked others gently. Views.

  I am very willing in my heart, why is it always this tone? As soon as Serov heard this standard Brezhnev-style negotiation tone, he instantly felt a little head-scratching. It was time to show the integrity of the Communist Party members. He cleared his throat and said, “As the chairman of the KGB, I am actually the most appropriate. Candidates, let’s talk about it, a counter-revolutionary worker is supposed to do this, do our enemies believe me when I say that I love peace?”

   Indeed, setting up a target for the West to attack is actually more conducive to advancing the detente policy. This will also create an illusion in Western Europe. If the Soviet Union does not respond to the goodwill, the leadership that is willing to live peacefully with Western countries will feel the pressure of governance. As long as Serov appears, these countries will feel a sense of insecurity. So as to respond to Brezhnev’s goodwill.

   There is no sound coming, Serov knows, this means it is default. He doesn’t care about the issue of reputation. His own reputation has long been a mess to him, to the point that no matter what he does, he can’t be washed. Only the enemy can cleanse himself. As long as the final victor is the Soviet Union, how Western countries spit on themselves now will lick them clean in the future. You must also kneel and lick.

“Comrade Zinev is in charge of Africa’s strategy, Comrade Zvigon is in charge of revolutionary support in Southeast Asia, and Comrade Andropov, Secretary of the Central Committee, is in charge of the Middle East. Remember, the three strategic directions are of the same importance.” Serov Standing up from his position, he picked up the pointer and stood in front of a giant world map, and said indifferently, “Southeast Asia has huge human resources, Africa has rich minerals, and as for the comrades in the Middle East, they all know that it is oil. One direction is extremely important to our great motherland, whether it is manpower, minerals or oil. With the development of the international situation today, as a counter-revolutionary worker, each of us understands the difference between the enemy and us, and as an intelligence director, we also We need to understand the profound changes that are taking place in the world, and finally, as a soldier, we should not care about our own gains or losses, and use all our strength to accomplish the country’s strategic goals.”

“The Middle East is the closest to the Soviet Union, so it is easiest to get our domestic support, and because of the distance, the First Vice-Chairman, General Bobkov, and the First Vice-Chairman, General Chebrikov, will attack us. Auxiliary work is carried out, while Comrades Zinev and Zweigon are solely responsible for the other two directions. Comrade Molkin of the First General Directorate is responsible for increasing the strength of the strategic offensive direction…” Serov put down his pointer and said gently, “Comrade Zinev. , Comrade Zweigon, you have been very busy recently, and this time I will assign each of you a strategic direction. If there is any difficulty, you can raise it now.”

   How can there be difficulties, how can they oppose the increase of their authority for cadres of their level?

“Then, Comrade Zinev and Comrade Tsvigon, respectively, draw up a strategic plan for Africa and a strategic plan for Southeast Asia. I will communicate with Comrade Andropov recently. When the plan is finished, I can send it over. It’s over.” Sheloff announced the meeting very simply, as long as the two people didn’t make trouble for themselves, they could toss at will.

In fact, if it is done in the Middle East, the main opponent of the Soviet Union is not the United States for the time being, but another old imperialist Britain. After World War II, the United States gradually entered the Gulf region economically and politically. The state replaced the UK as the dominant power in the region. At the same time, the United States also restricted the large-scale entry of Soviet forces into the Gulf region. The Soviet Union only gained a foothold in Iraq, one of the eight Gulf countries, and its power and influence were far from being enough to compete with the United States in this region. But at the military level, or more precisely, in terms of security and defense in the Gulf region until now, it is neither the United States nor the Soviet Union that has played a major role, but the United Kingdom.

Whether it is Britain or France, these two colonial empires are the enemies of the Soviet Union and the United States. Therefore, after World War II, the two countries joined forces tacitly, forcing the colonies of the two countries to become independent one after another. France’s strategy is to keep as many places as they can. Locally, even if they retreat, they must maintain French influence. When retreating, they will dismantle all modern facilities in the colony and bring them back to the country. The United Kingdom has evacuated relatively cleanly in most places, but it is also laying mines along the way, hoping to make a comeback one day. The United Kingdom, like the United States and the Soviet Union, can of course recognize the important value of the Persian Gulf, so the military forces in the Persian Gulf region are the last to withdraw.

  The military strength of the United Kingdom is still the primary factor in maintaining the security of the region, and the military strength of the United States only plays a supporting and auxiliary role. The reason for this is because of the following factors. Until now, the Gulf region has not ranked high in US strategic considerations. What’s more, the United States is caught in the Vietnam War, unable to take care of the Gulf region, so it is more willing to let its allies take responsibility for the defense of the region, rather than immediately replace it. The only country with strength and potential threat to the Gulf region was the Soviet Union. As an oil exporter, the Soviet Union did not have much interest in regional oil at that time.

“As long as the political support of the United States is concentrated in Saudi Arabia and Iran, Saudi Arabia is the main economic support object of the United States, while Iran and the Americans are more inclined to support the Pahlavi dynasty as a policeman in the Middle East. Under favorable conditions, I think This matter should be done, the United States mainly relies on the two largest countries in the Middle East, and the key point of breaking the game lies in Iraq.” Serov found Andropov, and the two talked about this issue during a walk.

At present, the United States has not officially implemented the two-pillar strategy, but as long as it gets time to breathe in Vietnam, it will definitely be implemented. Serov has to rush ahead of the United States and implement the Soviet Union’s strategy first, and ask Andropov to discuss this matter. thing.

   “The triangular strategy? Egypt, Syria and Iraq?” Andropov looked rather interested after listening.

“When necessary, it can also become South Yemen, Iraq and Egypt, or South Yemen, Syria and Iraq?” Shelov stopped and emphasized, “At present, only Iraq is not within our sphere of influence. As for the future Double Three The edge strategy can only be used as a reverie.”

The triangular strategy is to support the three most powerful countries in the Arab world, Egypt, Syria and Iraq, and trap Saudi Arabia in three directions. As for Iran, it’s not that Serov is underestimating Iran, and Pahlavi does not dare to support the Soviet Union. Country goes to war. Besides, the relationship between Saudi Arabia and Iran is relatively general. (To be continued~^~)