Servant of the People in Kyiv

There is a gym on the fifth floor of the health company building, which is open only to a few people like Vyshevsky and Hanyev.

Bonya was busy learning fitness dance, while Haniyev was sweating on the treadmill.

An hour later, Vyshevsky came in.

"Good morning, Victor. I just received a call from Alexander. His family is coming to Yalta for vacation."

Vishevsky smiled and walked to the treadmill nearby and handed over a bottle of soda.

Haniyev slowed down, pacing slowly, and then paused the treadmill. He took a sip of the soda and asked, "Which Alexander, Yuri?"

Vyshchesky smiled gently and said, "Of course it's Alexander from the Dnipropetrovsk Machinery Plant. You may have almost forgotten him, but you certainly haven't forgotten his wife, Yulia Tymoshenko."

Haniyev suddenly remembered the future political leader and nodded. "I invited them last year, but they were unable to come because their machinery factory was undergoing some kind of reform. It seems they're free now. Did they say when they'd come?"

Vishevsky looked at the notebook in his hand and said, "Early next month, probably around June 7th or 8th."

Haniyev nodded and said, "This year marks the beginning of our General Secretary's reforms. Soviets across the country will organize inspection tours for leading cadres. I will be accompanying a delegation of senior cadres on an overseas visit next month. This is Sherbitsky's intention, so I may not be able to host them. You will receive them personally and make sure Tymoshenko is satisfied!"

Vyshevsky naturally didn't understand what Haniyev meant. He could never have imagined that the beautiful young woman Tymoshenko would become a star in Ukrainian politics more than a decade later, and would even surpass the president while serving as prime minister.

Vyshevsky just thought that Haniyev was really attracted to the beautiful young woman Tymoshenko. Although he didn't want his best friend to pursue a married woman, he still didn't speak to dissuade him.

"Don't worry, Victor, I will treat the three of them well."

After spending a pleasant weekend at the health care company, Haniyev returned to the municipal building and started his busy party and government work.

As Haniyev implemented reforms in Yalta, his position became increasingly stable. He had long been a powerful figure in Yalta, whose words were law. Therefore, the municipal party committee became Haniyev's most obedient and capable subordinates, and his will could be implemented in the most remote communities in Yalta.

After holding two mobilization meetings to promote the development of the service industry, Haniyev was about to hold another meeting to plan municipal development, but a call from the Friendship Sanatorium disrupted his plans.

Because Sherbitsky asked Haniyev to come over immediately.

Haniyev hurried to Sherbitsky's room. The old secretary was wearing reading glasses and looking at a document with a very serious expression.

Seeing Haniyev, Sherbitsky pointed to the sofa next to him and said, "Sit down. Something big just happened."

Haniyev frowned and asked, "What happened?"

Shcherbitsky's thick eyebrows twitched as he cursed, "A spy from the Federal Republic of Germany flew a plane into Moscow openly, landed on Red Square, and nearly destroyed the mausoleum of the great leader Lenin!"

Cursing, Sherbitsky handed the confidential document in his hand to Haniyev.

Only vice-state-level leaders have the right to know such encrypted documents, but Sherbitsky had long regarded Haniyev as a student who would inherit his political mantle, so he did not stick to his principles.

Haniyev was confused. He took it and looked at it carefully, and was suddenly surprised.

It turned out that at noon today, a propeller plane flew into Soviet airspace from the direction of Finland. It encountered no obstacles along the way and directly arrived over the Kremlin. It circled several times and finally landed on Red Square.

The KGB guarding Red Square arrested the pilot on the spot. After investigation, it was found that he was an amateur pilot from the Federal Republic of Germany named Matthias Rust. According to his confession, the flight was entirely a personal act, without any political factors, and was not instructed by any country or political group.

But no one dares to believe it, let alone believe it!

Now is the Cold War stage of the US-Soviet competition. Although it has entered the stage of US attack and Soviet defense, the Soviet military still deployed 1300 interceptors, more than 1 powerful air defense missiles, and 7000 radar and sensor devices on the western border to guard against NATO's Air Force. This is enough power to suppress most countries.

Precisely because the Soviet Union's defense force is quite powerful, there has been no news of NATO fighter jets entering Soviet airspace for reconnaissance in recent years.

But today, Matthias Rust's plane landed smoothly in Red Square as if it were an empty space, tearing apart the Soviet Union's glorious appearance and turning the air defense network that the Soviet Union had spent a lot of money to build into an international laughing stock.

"Last year's Chernobyl nuclear leak, this year's inbound flights, is our great motherland destined to become a laughing stock of the world?"

Sherbitsky's chest was heaving with anger, and he cursed the incompetent military loudly, and even Gotitu was cursed a few times.

Haniyev felt that this incident was really like a black humor, but it actually happened. He couldn't remember whether it happened in his previous life, but no matter what, the Soviet Union was embarrassed internationally again this time.

And it was not just a matter of embarrassment. This incident also exposed the Soviet military's incompetence. If Matthias Rust was really a spy carrying out terrorist attacks, he would be able to drop bombs on the Kremlin and Lenin's Mausoleum, which would have caused terrible consequences that the Soviet Union could not bear.

"Luckily this person is not a terrorist."

Haniyev put the documents back on the table and said with a sigh.

Shcherbitsky snorted coldly, "A nineteen-year-old boy flying an old-fashioned plane into the heart of the motherland? He might as well be a NATO ace pilot. Let those NATO pilots launch bombs to send those fat pigs sitting in their seats doing nothing into the sky. Maybe we Soviets can have a second spring!"

The security of the Friendship Sanatorium was taken over by Sherbitsky's confidants, so there was absolutely no risk of eavesdropping or conversation leaks, so Sherbitsky spoke without any reservation.

Haniyev echoed a few words, then asked, "Comrade Gordi must be terrified. The military will definitely be purged. You are knowledgeable and experienced. Are you already prepared to take advantage of this opportunity?"

Shcherbitsky's expression gradually calmed down. He looked at Haniyev with satisfaction and said, "Yes, although this incident has caused us to stumble internationally, Gordi will definitely take the opportunity to attack the military!"

Haniyev said with a look of understanding: "Just like what we did to you after the nuclear leak last year."

Shcherbitsky nodded slightly and continued, "Defense Minister Comrade Sokolov is Ukrainian. Although we haven't interacted much, his political inclinations are the same as mine. He has always been committed to safeguarding the interests of the Soviet Union and is a staunch Soviet fighter. Although he has been attending a meeting in East Germany these past few days, and logically speaking, the crime is not his, Gorbachev will definitely deal with him. At the latest, a large number of generals will be dismissed from the military, starting with him. Gorbachev will definitely focus on protecting people from our faction..."

Haniyev's heart sank when he heard this, and he asked, "Why don't you look anxious?"

"What's the use of being anxious?"

Shcherbitsky shook his head and said, "He's the General Secretary, not us. Given the prevailing situation, no one can defeat him. All we can do is wait... Comrade Lenin said that accepting a fight when it benefits the enemy but harms us is a crime. A revolutionary politician who is not adept at maneuvering, accommodating, and compromising to avoid a battle that is clearly disadvantageous is useless."

Chapter 103 The Future of Ukraine

Events unfolded just as Shcherbitsky had predicted.

Two days later, on May 30, Gorbachev convened a Standing Committee meeting and removed Sokolov from the post of Minister of Defense. His successor was Dmitry Yasov, the last-ranking Deputy Minister of Defense.

According to Sherbitsky, Dmitry Yasov is Gorbachev's man, and he has no ability. He has reached his current position by flattery. Even if there had not been this vicious incident, Gorbachev had long planned to promote Dmitry Yasov to the position of Minister of Defense.

For Gorbachev, who wanted to carry out drastic reforms, he could only be completely at ease if he had the military firmly under his control.

Within a few days, more than 200 senior Soviet military officials, from the Minister of Defense to the commanders of local military districts, were dismissed at Gorbachev's request. This was like an earthquake.

However, after the earthquake, Gordi also established his prestige in the Soviet military, and there seemed to be no more strange voices.

Faced with the ruthless general secretary, even Prime Minister Ryzhkov, who is known for his tough stance, finally kept a low profile.

On June 1, Children's Day, Haniyev invited the Sherbitskys to visit primary schools, kindergartens, and welfare homes in Yalta to express his condolences. In the car, Sherbitsky told Haniyev that from now on no one in the Soviet Union could stop Gorbachev's reforms.

Sherbitsky was very pessimistic and seemed to have lost confidence in whether he could make a comeback.

However, knowing that Gorbachev's so-called reforms would fail and would drag the Soviet Union into the abyss of disintegration, Haniyev told Sherbitsky with certainty:

"Gorbachev's reforms can't save the Soviet Union. They will only hand over Soviet state assets to the West. By then, compradors will run rampant and the country will fall into abject poverty. Veteran cadres like Sherbitsky, Ryzhkov, and Sokolov will be needed to turn the tide..."

Shcherbitsky had always been pessimistic about Gorbachev's reforms because he didn't trust the West, and even less so the plans Gorbachev had made based on Western experts. Haniyev's attitude now seemed to cheer Shcherbitsky up. He placed his hand on Haniyev's shoulder and said earnestly, "We're all old now, and the future of the Soviet Union depends on you. I know you have ideas. Leverage Gorbachev's reforms to achieve some results. If you work hard, I still have some energy. Within five years, I can get you promoted to a ministerial position in Ukraine. Then you'll have a chance to work in Moscow..."

Haniyev sighed inwardly, "I'm still too young. Even with Sherbitsky's full support, it would take five years to become a governor or minister. And the Soviet Union's lifespan is less than five years... No matter how fast I climb, I'm afraid I won't be able to enter the Kremlin before the Soviet Union collapses. Ultimately, it's hard to change its fate..."

Shcherbitsky was overwhelmed with emotion and made his first promise to Haniyev. However, seeing that Haniyev's spirits were not high, but low, he thought that Haniyev was worried about him. He was slightly moved and said, "Don't worry, I'm in good health. At my level, as long as I don't oppose Gorbachev, I can protect you until you become the First Secretary of Ukraine!"

Haniyev's eyes turned red and he leaned over to hug Sherbitsky.

"Thank you, Secretary Shcherbitsky, you are my benefactor, my kind father..."

After the event, Haniyev personally sent the Sherbitskys back to the Friendship Sanatorium. After returning to his office, Haniyev was unable to calm down for a long time.

Even though he helped Sherbitsky, the outcome of the conservatives' complete failure could not be changed, and Gorbachev's so-called reforms were pushed forward unstoppably.

Now that Gorbachev has completely taken control of the army, the "shock therapy" to destroy the Soviet Union will probably be put on the agenda.

Although he felt a little unwilling, Haniyev clearly realized that the disintegration of the Soviet Union was unstoppable and that he was too insignificant to save the Soviet Union. Even delaying the disintegration of the Soviet Union was probably a luxury.

Haniyev was upset and locked himself in his office, his mind racing with thoughts and constantly thinking about the future.

The Soviet Union, a ship that has sailed for 80 years, is about to sink...

If Haniyev was willing to be a rich man, he could plan ahead and take advantage of the collapse of the Soviet Union a few years later to make a fortune from the national crisis together with other corrupt officials and compradors, and transform himself into a Ukrainian oligarch.

But what happens after you get rich?

Is it to immigrate to the United States or the United Kingdom and become a wealthy man living a carefree life, and then watch your compatriots suffer in dire straits, and watch your motherland getting worse and worse and declining?

Although Haniyev is selfish, he asks himself if he can do it, not to mention that he is a politician who is more eager to grasp power, especially if he knows how things are going to develop but does nothing about it, which he is unwilling to do.

Haniyev wanted to do something great, like save the Soviet Union.

But this goal is a bit difficult, I am too humble, and the timing is too late, so let's try another one... Save Ukraine!

The collapse of the Soviet Union was inevitable.

After the disintegration, the three giants that can participate in the division of the family are nominally Russia, Belarus and Ukraine. But in fact, only Russia and Ukraine have the real right to divide the family and actually get the inheritance. Among the more than ten republics under the Soviet Union, only Russia and Ukraine are the well-deserved biological sons and giants.

Whether in terms of its contribution to the Soviet Union, or its national size, population, and economy, Ukraine is the second largest among all the Soviet republics.

Haniyev believed that if he could plan ahead, perhaps when the Soviet Union collapsed five years later, Ukraine would receive a richer legacy than originally planned. He could also seize the opportunity to rise to the center of power in Ukraine, replacing Kravchuk as the leader. This might change Ukraine's destiny...

No... not maybe, but definitely!

Ukraine, where a Jew can become president.

A Ukraine remotely controlled by the United States.

A Ukraine where the government is controlled by comprador oligarchs.

A Ukraine where corrupt officials are rampant and the people are living in poverty.

This kind of Ukraine is definitely not the Ukraine that Haniyev wants to see.

Haniyev envisions a good future.

After thinking for a long time, Haniyev finally strengthened his confidence and goal. He made up his mind that he must seize the highest power in Ukraine after the disintegration of the Soviet Union and lead the Ukrainian people to prosperity, so that his journey would not be in vain and his "prophecy" would not be wasted.

Haniyev, who is determined to achieve his goal, still locked himself in his office and began to plan the direction for Ukraine in advance.

Two days passed. After many days of calm thinking, Haniyev wrote tens of thousands of words on paper, which contained a detailed plan for the fate of Ukraine.

What to do before the disintegration... What to do after the disintegration... What to do during the disintegration...

How would the military be divided when the family splits up… How would the economy be divided… How would industrial production capacity be divided…

With his past life memories as a template, Haniyev's strategy was extremely excellent. At this time, he felt that he was terrifyingly strong.

When a whale falls, all things come to life. So let's wait for the feast that will follow the fall of the Soviet whale...

Author's words: I have opened a new book, still on this site, the title is "The Lord of Jerusalem", if you want to read it, you can collect it first, and it will be officially updated next month

Chapter 104: Going Abroad for Observation

In the early morning, the corridor on the third floor of the Yalta Municipal Party Committee Building was crowded with people.

Vyshevsky, Petrov and others were in the center of the crowd. They looked worriedly at the closed wooden door of the municipal party secretary's office and paced back and forth anxiously.

There was a sound of hurried footsteps approaching, and Suwa frowned and squeezed in front of the two of them.

"Mr. Vyshchesky, Director Petrov, Secretary Haniyev hasn't come out yet?"

Seeing both of them look gloomy, Su Wa picked up the documents in her hand and said, "The State Committee just called again, saying that they only need our secretary. Their delegation's flight is at 12 noon today, so they only have three hours left."

Secretary Haniyev was in a bad mood these days and ordered in stern terms that no one was allowed to enter his office or disturb him when he was planning important matters. Therefore, even though many political affairs in Yalta required the secretary's approval, the Party Committee and the Soviet had to temporarily put matters on hold or have the relevant leaders handle some minor matters.

Petrov, a staunch supporter of Secretary Haniyev, was originally the director of the Party Committee Office. Some time ago, he was promoted by Secretary Haniyev to be the deputy mayor in charge of office and propaganda work. He had a natural fear of Haniyev and naturally did not dare to disobey his leader.

But Vyshevsky was Hanyev's childhood classmate. He gritted his teeth, gently knocked on the door, and asked, "Victor, Victor, are you okay? You're going to the provincial capital to go abroad with the visiting delegation today. Do you remember?"

Haniyev, who had been working day and night for a long time, fell into some kind of fantasy. Just when he was excited, he suddenly heard a familiar voice.

Haniyev woke up from his trance and rubbed his face. The hard stubble suddenly reminded him that he had not left the office for two days.

He felt his stomach growling with hunger and his body was very weak.

He hurriedly wrote down some important points in the outline of governing the country that he had written based on his memories of his previous life. Feeling that all the contents were already mature in his mind, Haniyev resolutely tore up the outline of governing the country into pieces and threw it into the trash can.

He stood up and opened the door, and Vyshevsky, Petrov and others came over.

"Mr. Secretary, are you okay?"

"Victor!"

"Secretary Haniyev..."

Amidst the anxious and worried gazes of the others, Haniyev smiled and said, "It's only nine o'clock now, there are still three hours left. We still have enough time to go directly to the airport.

Yuri (Vyshchesky), take me to the Friendship Sanatorium. I want to take a good bath and have a good breakfast...

Then, Yuri, you can take me to the airport, and I can rest in the car and on the plane..."

If an ordinary municipal party secretary, even if he has some background, disobeys orders when accompanying state leaders or even leaders of central ministries on an overseas visit, this behavior will at best affect his future and at worst result in direct punishment.

However, Haniyev is Sherbitsky's man after all. Even though the old secretary has stepped down, he has been running Ukraine for decades, and his students and former officials are spread all over the place. The new First Secretary of Ukraine, Gulenko, is also a student cultivated by Sherbitsky himself. Even if he has some ideas, he still has to respect the opinions of the old leader.

Therefore, when Haniyev was the first secretary of the Yalta Municipal Party Committee, even though he was under the leadership of the Crimean Oblast Party Committee and the Soviet according to the Soviet Constitution, in reality he was the type who only followed orders and not propaganda.

It can even be said that Yalta under Haniyev's leadership is a completely independent kingdom. He has personal control over all matters, even the appointment and dismissal of personnel below the mayor. Haniyev has become accustomed to this eccentricity.

So even though he did not go to the provincial party committee and government to gather in advance like other municipal party secretaries, but went directly to the airport on time, the provincial party committee was led by Haniyev's old acquaintance Aksionov, who was originally the secretary of the provincial party committee and has now been promoted to the first deputy director of the provincial Soviet.