Chapter 551 Star Wars Begins
The Soviet Union's power change was every time full of conspiracy, and sometimes it was almost the same as a coup. The leaders in power were extremely alert to various risks that might arise before they completely grasped power. Therefore, they would be extremely cautious and pay attention to those who might pose a threat to themselves.
At the same time, other people are also preparing. Ambitionists are paying attention to the opponents they may face and are ready to suppress them at any time. In this case, every leader in power does not have the time and ability to cultivate their children as successors.
For example, since the establishment of the Soviet Union, Lenin had no children. Although Stalin had children, one of his two sons was captured in the war and died in the prison camp, while the other was even more full of grief and anger. After Stalin's death, he was thrown into prison and spent eight years in the prison. After one year of release from prison, he died in an accident. Stalin's youngest daughter had no choice but to go to the United States to take refuge.
The Soviet Union's power change was extremely cruel, and the outcome of the ex was almost tragic. The children of every leader's ending was not optimistic.
In this case, although Andropov was in power, he did not seek any benefits for his children, which was also related to his usual style.
Andrei, the commander of the military region who grew up in the war, also climbed up step by step. He has now become the youngest zzj member of the Soviet Union. His origin has attracted countless comments. Generally, the rumors believe that Andrei's wife has a close relationship with the Andropov family. For example, Andropov's grandson recognized Yekaterina as his godmother, and Yekaterina affectionately called Andropov Uncle Yuri.
However, no one pursued it in depth. Yekaterina's origin was very strange. Even the KGB did not have a complete record, which means that Yekaterina's identity information was secretly destroyed. However, Yurchenko was exposed to even more secret information, which recorded Yekaterina's true identity, and was an illegitimate daughter of Andropov!
After learning the news, Yurchenko knew that his good days in Moscow were over. If he didn't want to escape, he would just wait to be killed!
This reason is extremely sufficient, more than anything that hates the political situation of the Soviet Union, such as being given a hundred times more favorable to his wife by his boss. Moreover, it seems that this news is very authentic. Otherwise, how could Andropov respect Andre so much? Although he is a military commander and his jurisdiction has already involved all aspects. It can be said that even agriculture, Andre can intervene! In other words, Andropov is training Andre as his successor! Only when Andre comes to power can he implement Andropov's route!
William was extremely excited. The news was known to him, which was equivalent to mastering an Andropov trump card. In the future, when needed, he could use it to criticize the Soviet political system and their leaders!
"Congratulations, Mr. Yurchenko, you passed the test of our lie detector, but we still have many questions to do so, and we need your cooperation." Rick continued to ask Yurchenko.
For an intelligence officer who defected, they must squeeze out their value! Especially now, this person is in charge of the United States and must know more inside information. For example, who are the Soviet spies in the United States?
If you know this list, you can take advantage of the situation to capture more people. Now, William has no time to listen to more content. After Yurchenko's defection was confirmed to be true and reliable, William immediately went to the White House.
"Mr. President, we have obtained the complete plan of the Soviet Union's Star Wars. The Soviets indeed planned to fight us in space. We can't hesitate anymore!" William, who came to the White House, spoke anxiously with this intelligence.
The information was dispersed, and each person got a copy and watched it seriously, while Reagan looked particularly seriously.
Time passed by bit by bit.
"Sir President, what are you still hesitating about?" William said: "If we lose the opportunity to be in space, we will lose the whole world. A new war will be about to start in outer space. If we do not have any response, then there will always be someone monitoring over our heads in the future, and we will lose everything."
The failure of the war in outer space is not something the United States can bear! William's worries are not unreasonable.
"But if we proceed with these plans in a tit-for-tat way, the investment required will be astronomical, and we in the United States are simply unable to support the entire huge plan." Reagan said: "Our economic recovery requires more capital investment. Although the implementation of these Star Wars plans will help improve our technical level in the field of high-tech and drive economic development, this proportion is not appropriate."
Reagan was very cautious, and he didn't want to repeat Carter's mistakes.
"It seems that this Star Wars plan cannot be invested by us alone," said Secretary of State George. "We are trying to fight the Soviet invasion in space. This is a big event for our entire Western world. I think we can bring the entire Western Europe over and make them make due contributions to the Star Wars plan."
The United States cannot continue to carry the banner alone. The United States' economy is in a bad state. It simply brings the entire Western world over and develops the Star Wars plan together. In this way, the United States needs less investment.
George's words made Reagan's eyes lit up. Yes, this is a solution to the problem!
"What if they refuse?" asked Vice President George Bush.
"Now, we have always had a trade deficit with Western Europe, which is a problem that has led to a serious fiscal deficit in our country. If Western Europe refuses, we need to let them increase the exchange rate against our US dollar, that is, depreciating our US dollar to increase the export competitiveness of our domestic products." George continued: "Only in this way can our economy improve as soon as possible."
Cut wool! If the United States wants to stabilize its economy, a direct way is to cut wool from Western Europe!
"Okay, we can start the war in our space field, and we, the United States, will never lose." Reagan said: "I suggest that we can vigorously publicize our plans so that the people can know the Soviet conspiracy and the necessity of our space plan."
The Soviets issued a challenge in space, and their side has already taken it! (To be continued.)
Chapter completed!