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In this way, in the US-Soviet game, the Soviet Union played its first card in Japan.

Chapter 443 I'm in a panic

The chain reaction triggered by the arms race is not only in Japan, but the Korean peninsula is also becoming more and more tense.Since the Taiwan Strait crisis, North Korea has frequently conducted live-fire exercises on the South Korean border, including beheading operations and urban warfare.And the Korean People's Army announced that they can liberate the entire South Korea in a short period of time and unify the Korean peninsula.

This makes the South Korean government uneasy.

It is obvious that a slight change in the Asia-Pacific situation will affect the balance of the situation on the Korean Peninsula. The fact that the northern regime dares to conduct actual combat exercises so recklessly shows that they are very likely to have received military assistance from China or the Soviet Union. For South Korea, it is fatal.

South Korean President Kim Young-sam had to visit the United States to start seeking help.After all, the only thing that can help him now is the beacon of hope for human beings at the far end of the Pacific Ocean.

After listening to President Kim Young-sam's narration, U.S. President Mario frowned. Originally, there were three aircraft carrier battle groups on standby near the Taiwan Strait, and they would intervene immediately if a conflict broke out.They don't have time to worry about the friction between the Korean peninsula. After all, all high-level US officials are targeting the Taiwan Strait.

Mario suddenly realized that the increasingly gunpowder-flavored situation in North Korea was not an accidental event. It is very likely that other countries are fueling the flames behind North Korea, supporting the Kim Dynasty to create conflicts, so that the United States will ignore the head and tail.He remembered the previous arms sales between the Soviet Union and Japan, so the person who created friction in various strategic locations in Asia could only be the Soviet Union.

Even so, the United States still cannot disperse its forces. Three aircraft carrier battle groups are already the limit, and his navy has to maintain the interests of the United States in other places overseas. Therefore, President Mario can only say euphemistically about Kim Young-sam's request. Say NO.

"We have noticed that North Korea has recently conducted frequent military exercises in the country, but it is impossible for the United States to intervene in advance." President Mario then said, "But we cannot allow our allies to be threatened by communist forces. Therefore, the United States is willing to provide a batch of military equipment to South Korea to help the South Korean government resist threats from the North."

After hearing the answer from the President of the United States, Kim Young-sam almost fainted out of breath, American armaments?Is the combat effectiveness of American mechanics and the US military at the same level?Even Kim Young-san came to the United States to ask for help because he was not sure about his own army. No matter how much armaments are sent, it is only for the enemy!

"But President Mario, the situation on the Korean Peninsula has changed a lot from before. It's not about donating armaments, but we really feel the threat from the North. If this Asia-Pacific conflict is not properly resolved If not, the conflict on the Korean peninsula will only intensify, not slow down. If the US side cannot maintain order, then it will not be an issue of border conflict at that time."

Kim Young-sam emphasized, "The North Korean People's Army can capture Seoul within 24 hours, and fall to South Korea within a week. But you can only go back and clean up the mess on the Korean Peninsula after the conflict in the Strait is over. "

First came Japan, followed by North Korea. The Soviet Union was putting pressure on the United States in all aspects. The purpose was naturally to force the United States to abdicate on the Taiwan issue.

After the South Korean president's visit with no progress was over, Mario began to worry about the White House's think tanks negotiating about the intensifying Asia-Pacific crisis that was deduced by all parties.The United States does not want to withdraw, but it is unwilling.

As the leader of the National Security Council of the President's Office, the US National Advisor participated in this meeting. This was a secret meeting that even the US State Department was shunned. The results of the meeting were known to the few people present.

"This is an all-round contest. In Japan, they used various forces to oppose the United States, even Shigenobu May, the daughter of the leader of the Red Army. As a force supported by the Soviet Union, Soviet foreign capital cooperating with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries began to operate in Japan. They sell their weapons under the name of a joint venture. This is the information obtained by the CIA through high-altitude reconnaissance satellites. In the photos, the Korean People’s Army is mobilizing their military forces. In some military bases, there are even more than before. Tanks and armored vehicles, intelligence analysts speculate that these weapons are likely to come from the countries behind him, the last possible is China, followed by the Soviet Union. Then five days after the arrival of these new weapons, the conflict on the border between North Korea and South Korea began to intensify .”

After explaining so much information to US President Mario in one breath, Anthony Lake began to analyze the Soviet Union's offensive tactics, "Obviously, this time the Soviet Union took advantage of the crisis of distrust between Japan and the United States to infiltrate Japanese politics. And we also have reasons to believe that Hashimoto Ryutaro accepted some kind of favor from the Soviet Union, which is dangerous for the unbreakable US-Japan alliance."

"The next thing is the conflict between North Korea and South Korea, which has never changed for thousands of years. Rather than saying that the Soviet Union and China are pushing the situation to an extreme direction, it is better to say that it creates an opportunity for the Soviet Union to sell arms." Anthony Lake With a pencil in his mouth, he said calmly, "It is not good for both parties to develop the situation in North Korea to the extreme. After all, no one wants to tear their skins apart and fight each other, so I think the Soviet Union wants to carry out military operations against South Korea." Selling is the last possibility."

"Aggravate the conflict and then sell arms?" Mario's tone was a little unbelievable. If he really wanted to do this, wouldn't North Korea fall into chaos?

"Isn't this method very common? President Mario, during the Iran-Iraq War, China also sold tanks to Iran and Iraq at the same time. The Soviet Union just wanted to control the situation on the peninsula under the balance of the knife."

"So how should we respond to the Soviet provocation?" Mario asked.

"Leave no attention, and wholeheartedly solve the Taiwan issue." Consultant Anthony gave a reliable suggestion.

"Since the Soviet Union didn't want to trigger a conflict on the Korean Peninsula, then we don't need to care about their movements. Instead, we keep an eye on Taiwan's every move and must not allow them to achieve unification. As for Japan, let's bear with it for now. Take a small loss and wait until the Asia-Pacific crisis is over to turn around and deal with and clean up those alien forces. The Soviet Union wanted to set off a storm in the Asia-Pacific, but they still underestimated the control ability of the United States."

Advisor Anthony said coldly, "After all, the United States controls one-third of the situation in the Asia-Pacific. I would like to see what kind of capital the Soviet Union has to make waves."

Chapter 444 Arms Sales to South Korea

At least Anthony Lake guessed half of it right. The purpose of the Soviet Union's arms sales was not to intensify the conflict on the Korean Peninsula, but to maintain the stability of the Korean Peninsula.In fact, when Mario made the decision to sacrifice South Korea for Taiwan, it was already doomed that half of the Soviet Union's plan was realized.

However, the U.S. government still needs to show a certain attitude on the South Korean issue. The White House spokesman said that it will pay close attention to the dynamics between the two Koreas to ensure the stability and harmony between the two Koreas.At the same time, it will provide South Korea with a batch of military supplies to deal with the situation that may change at any time.

Yanayev breathed a sigh of relief when he heard that the United States only provided armaments instead of direct intervention.At least he was right on this move.The United States is indeed a little bit burnt out on the Taiwan issue, so that it can't spare a hand to suppress the arrogant Jin family.They also emphasized before that the dilapidated ships of the Soviet Union had no influence on the situation in the strait. Now it seems that Mario underestimated this temporary aircraft carrier battle group.

Before a real war begins, military strength is always a bargaining chip used to increase the threat.No matter how impressive the Nimitz class of the United States is, it may end in annihilation after the war.

Yanayev temporarily summoned Pavlov in the White House building in Moscow. As a comrade in arms on August [-] and a member of Yanayev's political think tank, he now needs Pavlov to complete one thing.This is also a key step for Yanayev to further benefit from the chaotic Asia-Pacific situation.

Ships sold to South Korea also have rocket launchers.

"South Korean President Kim Young-sam has just accepted a batch of arms from the United States. How could he be willing to accept arms sales from the Soviet Union again? They are not fools. General Secretary Yanayev, now is not the best time. Think about it and know that South Korea It is impossible to accept our proposal.” Pavlov found Yanayev’s plan to sell arms very incredible, even thinking that such a plan was a fantasy.Letting South Korea, which is loyal to the United States, accept arms sales from the Soviet Union is tantamount to letting the United States choose to withdraw from the competition.Moreover, since 1992, South Korea's economic growth rate has slowed down significantly. In 1991, the economic growth rate was only 4.7%, which was the lowest level in 13 years and ranked at the end of the four Asian tigers.Under such economic conditions, it is naturally impossible for the South Korean president to accept a batch of Soviet-made weapons.

Before the Soviet government single-handedly planned the Korean conflict, it donated some T55 tanks in its inventory to North Korea free of charge, and then encouraged the North Korean government forces to put pressure on South Korea's border, until Kim Young-sam ran to the United States for help and refused.

When the US aircraft carrier battle group did not sail to the Korean peninsula, Yanayev believed that the most suitable time to sell arms to South Korea had arrived.

"But don't forget that North Korea now has a dog in the hands of China and the Soviet Union, and this dog is obviously much more vicious than the one in the hands of the United States. For example, the dog in the hands of the United States can only be regarded as a Chihuahua, while the dog in our hands But it was a bull terrier. As long as we put a bone in the bull terrier, it can growl at the chihuahua for days."

Yanayev continued, "And now the Americans have temporarily abandoned the Korean peninsula for the Taiwan issue, which means that Kim Young-sam has no way out. Either wait for us to loosen the iron chain and let the Korean People's Army march straight in, or rise up and resist , to prepare for war. But before he accepts the mediation of the Americans, North Korea may go south at any time."

"At this time, the attitude of China and the Soviet Union has become crucial to South Korea. So if Kim Young-sam wants to keep his position, besides cooperating with the Soviet Union, does he have other options?"

Pavlov understood, "The only requirement for cooperation with the Soviet Union is to use this crisis to open up the South Korean arms market? They have already purchased a Kiev-class aircraft carrier from the Soviet Union before. I think for this reason, South Korea at least Will not reject Soviet demands."

Yanayev corrected Pavlov's statement, "To put it more precisely, as South Korea surrounded by major powers, they have no room to refuse. If South Korea chooses to refuse, we are likely to let the North Korean people The army goes south. Of course, Kim Young-sam can choose to take this risk and bet on whether the North Korean People’s Army will go south? But I think the South Korean side should not be willing to take this risk, not to mention the position of the four Asian tigers. Erase it from the map. Even if there is a war on the Korean peninsula, I think South Korea can’t bear the price even more. The economic myth that took nearly 40 years to create is wiped out because of a war? I guess North Korea can laugh out loud in its dreams. .”

"I see, this is the purpose of the Soviet Union's visit to South Korea, isn't it?" Pavlov breathed a sigh of relief. Most of the time is spent haggling for various economic alliances.

Compared with the previous Soviet leader, Yanayev's means and courage are not comparable to those of Gorbachev.And what's more, he changed the rough, even sloppy plans of the previous Soviet leaders. On the contrary, the two-pronged policy of conspiracy and conspiracy made the Soviet Union more flexible on some delicate issues.

"Violence is indeed the most direct way to solve problems, but it is not the best way." Yanayev pushed his glasses with his index finger, "The Soviet Union, the United States, China, and Japan all know that there must never be another major outbreak on the Korean Peninsula." A large-scale, comprehensive conflict. So everyone is carefully maintaining a balanced situation. However, the US approach is more inclined to the conservative bureaucracy. They believe that as long as there is no conflict on the Korean Peninsula, the US does not need to intervene in this place. On the contrary, we don’t think so, only by using the international situation to provoke conflict between the two countries can we seek the interests we need in South Korea and North Korea.”

"If a conflict really breaks out, how will it end?" Pavlov has also considered this issue of playing with fire for a long time. At least he is not as optimistic as Yanayev on the North Korean issue. Since World War II, it has been a factor of instability in the Asia-Pacific region.

"It's enough to tighten the rope. Doesn't North Korea have pro-Soviet factions and absolute loyalty to the Kim family? Don't be kidding, even the top leaders of the North Korean government have differences on some issues. Although they claim to be There is a torrent of steel on the Korean peninsula, but a country whose military strength stays in the 60s and [-]s, how big a storm can they provoke?"

Chapter 445 Returning to the Mountain

Even Anatoly Dobrynin didn't think that he, who had been retired for nearly five years, would have the chance to come out again.When the special car sent by the Kremlin to pick him up stopped in front of the villa, Dobrynin knew that his moment had finally arrived.

Dobrynin served as the former Soviet ambassador to the United States for 1962 years since 25, and participated in the preparations for all the highest-level meetings between the leaders of the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War.He also served as UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Security Council Affairs.Played a major role in saving the world from a nuclear disaster during the Cuban Missile Crisis in October 1962.For the diplomacy between the United States and the Soviet Union, Dobrynin used to be a link figure.

It's a pity that he retired from Moscow before Shevardnadze hanged himself and failed to become the foreign minister of the Soviet Union. This is Dobrynin's only regret, but when the Kremlin summons him again, it means that Dobrynin Lei Ning's chance came.He wants to prove to the outside world that the former Soviet ambassador to the United States is still young.

It is true that Yanayev wanted to use Dobrynin's contacts to conduct emergency negotiations when the Asia-Pacific crisis was about to get out of control. This is no longer the era of Bush. When Mario, who was hostile to the Soviet Union, came to power, Gorbachio The policy of the Husband era has changed.The only thing that hasn't changed is the American connections accumulated during the Dobrynin era.

"Is this? Let me re-assign General Secretary Yanayev's international affairs adviser?" When he heard that the Kremlin wanted to use Dobrynin again, he felt very complicated. He originally thought that the Kremlin would reuse him again. However, he did not expect to appear as an international affairs consultant, which was nothing more than an idle position in the Secretariat of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee, far less attractive than the foreign minister position he longed for.

"Do you want me to attend a visit to South Korea with Prime Minister Pavlov?" Dobrynin was taken aback for a moment. He didn't expect that the first thing he would do when he became an international affairs consultant was to visit South Korea. Yanayev's move was obvious. Dobrynin was a little confused, not knowing what he was going to do.

"Yes, following Prime Minister Pavlov's visit to South Korea, Comrade Dobrynin, this is your first mission." Yanayev raised his head and saw the other party's hesitant expression, and continued, "I Know what you're trying to say, what's the point of it all, eh?"

"Yes." Dobrynin, who had seen through everything, admitted honestly, "I used to exist as a liaison officer between the United States and the Soviet Union, and now I am asked to visit South Korea, which is not familiar with the affairs of the General Secretary. What do you want me to do."

Yanayev pointed to his eyes with his finger, and said seriously, "Look more and understand the situation in the Asia-Pacific region. After all, you have retired from your previous position for five years, and you need to learn more when you just took over. Especially the recent movements of the Soviet Union in the Asia-Pacific region."

Dobrynin froze for a moment. He noticed this when he was reading the Moscow Daily before. There were obviously more reports on the Asia-Pacific region than the previous reports on European affairs, and they all existed in the form of headlines. In Lenovo Going to the recently unsettled Strait area, Dobrynin felt that Yanayev's words contained a deeper meaning.

Asia Pacific?Does it mean that Yanayev has other actions.Dobrynin has been the Soviet ambassador to the United States for so many years, so he still has this vision.Yanayev just let Dobrynin see clearly the current situation in the Asia-Pacific, so that the other party can better act as an information liaison between the United States and the Soviet Union.

Looking at the other party's frowning expression, Yanayev knew that Dobrynin had already figured out something. He sighed and asked, "Have you figured it out? Comrade Dobrynin?"

"Could it be that General Secretary Yanayev is going to negotiate with the United States on Asia-Pacific affairs? So I hope that I can better act as a middleman?" Dobrynin replied with some hesitation. He didn't know that the answer was in Yana There is no passing standard in Yev's eyes.

"Well... anyway, a conflict may break out in the Asia-Pacific region sooner or later. At that time, the Soviet Union is likely to act as an intermediary mediator, so Comrade Dobrynin's previous experience in diplomatic negotiations will become extremely important. This is why The reason why I choose you, not the new Soviet ambassador to the United States. Your experience can prevent a terrible conflict and allow the Soviet Union to win this silent contest in a dignified way."