(There is a more in the evening)

Japanese Prime Minister Toshiki Kaibe threw an olive branch of peace to the Soviet Union with ill intentions, and just when everyone thought that the Soviet Union would arrogantly reject Japan's goodwill request, the Soviet Union's reaction once again surprised everyone, and Prime Minister Pavlov said that he would visit Japan and hold friendly consultations on the issue of the four northern islands.

The willingness of the Slavic peoples, known for their toughness and belligerence, to sit down and negotiate with their old enemies has once again overwhelmed the political staff elites of the governments, who are analyzing the Soviet Union's intentions in this move. White House Chief of Staff Samuel Skinner pointed out in his analysis that the Soviet Union, on the one hand, showed a frightening toughness on the Baltic Sea issue, and on the other hand, it showed a completely different moderate side in the island dispute. There are only two situations: the Soviet Union has become a foreign power, or the Soviet Union has been throwing smoke bombs into the free world to hide its true strength. After all, they are already familiar with this kind of fraudulent means.

At the end of the hot summer, Pavlov, who was flying on President Il's plane, left for Japan, and although this move was somewhat out of line with international practice, Toshiki Umibe was pleased with the moderation of the Soviet Union. When the special plane entered Japanese territory, the Self-Defense Force of the Defense Agency also sent two F16 fighter jets to escort it and led the special plane all the way to Narita Airport in Tokyo, Japan.

Pavlov, who was sitting in his seat, looked out the window at the fickle scenery and couldn't help but feel a little angry. He has always expressed his opposition to Yanayev's political catwalk, and if the president really wants to have three strengths and two weaknesses, he will inevitably follow it, and the loss of an excellent helmsman in the Soviet Union is the most fatal thing.

Of course, in addition to Defense Minister Yazov, Commander-in-Chief of the Air Force Shaposhnikov and Commander-in-Chief of the Navy Chernavin did not persuade Yanayev's stubbornness, they had to carry out this "dangerous catwalk event" according to Yanayev's plan. When Pavlov asked Valennikov why he did not advise Yanayev on his reckless behavior, the other party said mysteriously, "Do you really think that General Secretary Yanayev is just a whim?" ”

Of course, Yanayev's mood at this time is the same as the mood of the president who rode a Siberian brown bear, the only difference is that the picture is spoofed and synthesized, but Yanayev is really in danger on the edge of other countries' seas.

"Prime Minister Pavlov, we're at Narita Airport." Andrei Kharkov, a KGB agent in a neat suit, walked up to the prime minister and whispered a reminder that it was time for him to get off the plane.

Coming back to his senses, Pavlov smiled and nodded to Andrei, got up and walked out of the hatch escorted by a group of bodyguards, and after a six-hour flight, he finally arrived in this warm island country at the southeastern tip of the Soviet Union. The dimensions are much lower than in Moscow, and as soon as he exits the hatch, the scorching sun makes him feel like he is on vacation in Vladivosko.

The huge honor guard played cheerful music, and the red carpet was laid from the step where the plane passenger elevator landed to the foot of Toshiki Kaibe at the end, Pavlov raised his head and saw the Japanese prime minister looking at him with a smile and applauding softly. Say something to the people around you from time to time.

Unfortunately, the voices around him were too noisy, and Pavlov, who had studied some Japanese at the Moscow University of Finance and Economics, could not hear what Toshiki Umibe was saying, and when he passed through the well-dressed guard of honor and came to Prime Minister Toshiki Umibe, Toshiki Umibe shook Pavlov's hand and said, "Welcome to Japan, Prime Minister Pavlov." ”

Before Toshiki Umibe's side could react and speak, Pavlov took the lead and said in fluent Japanese, "It's a pleasure to meet you, Prime Minister Toshiki Umibe. The Soviet Union and Japan are friendly countries separated by a strip of water, and this is the second visit of the Soviet Union to Japan this year after our General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev. It is hoped that the relations between the two countries will become more and more harmonious, and that they can jointly consult and make progress together on some controversial issues. ”

Pavlov's Russian-style Japanese was a bit of a surprise to the prime minister, but when he heard that controversial issues could be negotiated together, Toshiki Umibe's eyes lit up, and the politician's keen thinking made him realize that perhaps this ice-breaking trip could really find a breakthrough from the Soviet Union to take back the four northern islands.

If the Japanese prime minister had paid more attention to Pavlov's face at this time, he would have noticed the other party's looming contempt in his eyes, and these words were all unleashed to disrupt Japan's vision. The real purpose will not be revealed until the negotiating table is seated.

Yanayev had made a mockery to Pavlov before, saying that before we even revealed our murderous appearance, we would make the Japanese think that we were a harmless rabbit with a pair of eyes only staring at a small amount of money.

In order to fulfill the friendship of the landlords, Toshiki Umibe specially took Pavlov to visit various small gardens of Meiji Jingu, in which Pavlov admired this oriental building comparable to the Tsar's Palace in Moscow in the historical sense of Japan, and said that if he could, he would also ask Japanese architects to build one in Moscow to show the friendship between the Soviet Union and Japan.

Pavlov's words flattered Toshiki Umibe, in his mind this statement was tantamount to a tactful request for a loan to Japan, of course, at this time Pavlov could not say something disappointing, he could only follow Toshiki Umibe's mind to satisfy his thoughts.

This is also one of the most interesting scenes in history, where one leader casually says something that he doesn't want to say, and the other leader desperately guesses what the other person is actually thinking behind the scenes, as if they were doing reading comprehension.

Next is the highlight of Toshiki Umibe, but also to let Pavlov witness the rapid development of Japan's economy in the past ten years, on this sunny afternoon he took Pavlov to visit the Tokyo Tower in Japan. From the special observation deck, you can see the bustling city of Tokyo.

Pavlov stood on the lookout and looked down on the whole city, which, unlike the depressed and lonely Moscow, was like a thriving young city, with crowded streets, well-developed traffic, and a modern atmosphere. Tokyo's well-developed finance and economy attract elites from all over the world to gather in this place, turning it into a bustling metropolis.

The steel forest stood silently as if to silently mock Pavlov and the socialism he had tried so hard to build, but he could not eat it, and the oncoming wind of the high-rise buildings blew him so that he could not open his eyes and was a little red.

"How does it feel, Prime Minister Pavlov." Looking at the silent Soviet Prime Minister, Toshiki Kaibe smiled knowingly, it seemed that he had really made the right bet. At this time, the appearance of the Soviet leader was undoubtedly in his mind that Japan was regarded as a trustworthy lending country, and as long as these Russians opened their mouths, the issue of the four northern islands would be much easier in the future.

"The rapid development of Japan over the years has really been an eye-opener for us." Pavlov's shock at the Tokyo Tower was truly incomprehensible: "In the past, our socialist countries have been emphasizing equality, but we have forgotten that economic development and common prosperity of the people are equally important. Thank you very much, Prime Minister Toshiki Kaibe, Japan taught the USSR an unforgettable lesson. ”

In the face of Pavlov's praise, Toshiki Umibe looked a little flattered, and he said modestly, "Everywhere, everyone knows that the achievements of the Soviet Union's heavy industry are obvious to all, and we still have something to learn." ”

This time it was not a perfunctory admiration, but a real heartfelt statement, Yanayev had discussed the importance of economic development with him before, and at that time he did not know why, until now the shock brought to Pavlov is truly incomparable, and he also understands that Yanayev did it with good intentions.

Then there was a silence between the two, and the top leaders with their own thoughts stood on the building and seemed to quietly enjoy the scenery, listening to the introduction of the personnel, but in fact they were thinking carefully about the next negotiations. Pavlov looked out the window at the tall buildings, and finally browsed the whole landscape.

In the end, it was Toshiki Umibe who broke the deadlock, and his tone was a little cautious, "Comrade Pavlov, how about we have a formal consultation on the island issue after dinner?" ”

"Yes." Pavlov turned around and whispered, "It must have been a very pleasant icebreaker trip." ”