Chapter 404: Extending a Helping Hand of Communism
Hungary, which was about to despair, received a request from Soviet Prime Minister Pavlov to visit Budapest at this time, which was like seeing a glimmer of light in the most desperate time, and even Alpad felt that it was his piety that moved God and sent the Soviet Union, the angel who saved Hungary. When Arpad looked at Moscow again, he found that the other side was no longer the red evil regime of the October Incident, but the real Eastern European fortress and the red Iron Curtain.
Pavlov was indeed a boon to Hungary, and since Europe and the United States had restricted their animal husbandry, the huge Oblaster markets of the Soviet Union could satisfy some of their goods, which was a complete boon to Alpad.
Before the start of the trade war between the United States and Hungary, Yanayev had analyzed the current situation in Hungary, and under a series of complex situations, Hungary's marketization and trade liberalization had not brought income, but had become a little sheep for European multinational groups to get out of economic difficulties.
"I didn't expect that the first country we intervened in was Hungary, which was struggling at the beginning, and it was really fateful." Yanayev said with some emotion that in the Hungarian October Incident in 1956, Budapest caused the innocent death of 2,700 people under the military intervention of the Soviet Union, which directly led to the people of the former communist countries almost tearing their faces with the Soviet Union after the drastic changes in Eastern Europe.
But according to the principle of eternal interests, no enemy is unassailable, no alliance is unbreakable, and after four years of economic recovery, the Soviet Union has once again become the shadow of all Eastern European countries. They were frightened that liberalization had not paid off as they deserved. The Soviet economy, which opted for a restrictive open market, developed considerably. This is true for the former communist countries. Undoubtedly feeling cheated.
"This economic cooperation project that brings nearly 100 million yuan to Hungary is also the first step to win over Eastern European countries. The United States and Western Europe are at fault with their own policies, and do they really think that they can control everything through the IMF and the World Bank? Let's not forget that the Cold War is not completely over, and the countries of Eastern Europe still have their own options. They can choose the free world, or they can choose the socialist camp. However, it is clear that the mistake of the United States has pushed Hungary to our side. ”
"But I don't think Hungary will necessarily be wholeheartedly united with the Soviet Union into an alliance, after all, our power in Eastern Europe is still too weak, especially after the great changes." Pavlov shook his head with some regret, "So this fragile alliance may soon be terminated under the threat of the United States." ”
Yanayev's hand as he flipped through the document paused. He closed the papers, took off his glasses and said to Pavlov, "But Rome is not built in a day, Comrade Pavlov. Our struggle with the West for Europe will inevitably change hands repeatedly, and while the future is bright, the road is still tortuous. Just as the United States controls the economy of Eastern Europe, we must also have our own banks, co-opt a country by borrowing money, and slowly control everything about them. If it weren't for the fact that the Americans would have eaten too ugly. The whole of Europe has long been their front line. However, the ugly appearance of the United States has revealed one thing. ”
"What's the matter?" Pavlov asked.
"An even more terrible recession." "The U.S. economy is really on the verge of crisis. The Mario government has not found a way out, and the mortgage crisis is still intensifying, and if a major investment bank fails, it will very likely cause an even more terrible economic crisis in the United States. ”
Imagine a rebirth of the Great Depression of 1929, and the contradictions in the United States will be at an all-time high. Either the rise of the red forces in the economic crisis is the right wing that has come to power trying to reshape an evil empire by diverting contradictions through war. These are truths that have been bumpy for hundreds of years.
"So now is the best time to infiltrate Hungary, and Hungary will also be our first Eastern European country."
Pavlov, who came to his senses from his memories, found that the plane had reached Ferhige International Airport in Budapest, and the Soviet ambassador to Budapest and the foreign minister in Budapest were already waiting for Pavlov on the tarmac. In particular, the Minister of Economy, Peter, saw Pavlov as a figure to save their foreign industry.
As soon as Pavlov stepped off the plane, he presented him with a bouquet of flowers and said that he welcomed Prime Minister Pavlov to the city on behalf of the people of Budapest.
Pavlov nodded, politely greeted him, emphasized the old topics of friendship between the Soviet and Hungarian peoples, and went down step by step according to the official procedure.
In the next few days, the itinerary includes visiting scenic spots, as well as visiting Hungarian President Alpad to discuss the country's affairs. With such a complex set of processes, only a visit to the Hungarian presidential palace is the most important.
So when Prime Minister Dyuluo saw Prime Minister Pavlov, his hands trembled with excitement, and he shook Pavlov's hand, and almost shouted "Comrade, you are finally here."
"I came from Moscow this time to promote economic cooperation and development between the Soviet Union and Hungary, as we all know that Hungary has one of the best animal husbandry in Eastern Europe, while the Soviet Union has always had a huge meat market, but it has not been able to find a stable source, so the Soviet Union hopes to promote the friendly development of international relations through customs and trade cooperation between the two countries." Pavlov said.
The implication is already very obvious, the Soviet Union is now willing to digest some of your unsalable meat products, so Hungary would do well to show its sincerity at the right time.
"On behalf of the Hungarian people, I thank the USSR for everything that has been done to Hungary." Prime Minister Gyulo said with emotion that it is rare for someone to send charcoal in the snow in this difficult period, and if he does not worship the great god Pavlov, Gyulo is the real Hungarian sinner.
Pavlov waved his hand and motioned to the other party to let him finish his words first, "Actually, there is one more thing, that is, the Soviet Union is willing to provide an interest-free loan to Hungary to help you overcome the current difficulties, Prime Minister Gyulo, what do you think?" ”
Kura's eyes widened.
Pavlov smiled and said, "Don't forget that you were once a communist country, and although we later parted ways and there were intrigues, the previous friendship is still vivid." When it saw that its former partners were being bullied, how could the Communist International choose to stand idly by? ”
Pavlov's words moistened Dyulo's eyes, and for a moment he remembered the high-spirited moments of the time, when the Western world daily attacked the communist countries of Eastern Europe for their lack of human rights.
And what about the Hungarian people now? There was nothing but ballots in hand. High unemployment, declining living standards, endless demonstrations, is this what they want to live in the free world of the West?
"Many things have changed, but the precious revolutionary friendship is still there."
Pavlov said. (To be continued.) )