Soviet Godfather

Selesha and Yeltsin secretly reached a consensus on financing matters. Because the matter was of great importance and because of Ligachev's resolute refusal, Selesha and Yeltsin decided to discuss with Gorbachev. Let’s talk about financing overseas.

Since this matter was brought up by Yeltsin on the initiative, the matter discussed with Gorbachev would naturally fall on Yeltsin. Sergey only assisted from one side, and did not intend to be the early bird. Yeltsin proactively contacted the staff in Gorbachev’s office. After an appointment was made, he and Selesha prepared a lot of materials to prove how layman Ligachev is, and he and Sergey How reasonable Sergey Shah is.

Most of the report produced by Sergei Shah and Yeltsin was written by Gaidar, chief economist of the Foreign Trade Bank of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation. Let Gaidar do this is Selesha's decision, because Selesha knew that Gorbachev was a believer of the Chicago school of economics master Milton Friedman. Asking Gaidar, who is also quite knowledgeable in the study of the economic viewpoints of the Chicago School, to write the report is simply to suit him.

Gaidar deserves to be a man who was able to join the expert group of the National Economic Reform Commission at the age of twenty-nine, and his writing of this report made people feel agreeable. The economics proposition of the Chicago School lies in the advocacy of a free market economy. If it is related to the current Soviet environment, Sergei and Yeltsin’s proposal to introduce foreign capital to participate in the construction of new workers’ cities is naturally a reform that meets the requirements of a free market economy. behavior.

Yeltsin and Selesha were picked up by a special car sent by the Kremlin on the scheduled day and arrived at Gorbachev's new office on time. You can see the beautiful Moskva River from the window here, as well as the magnificent view of the Workers’ New Town in the distance. Gorbachev was as easy-going as ever when he saw the two of them, pulling Selesha and Gorbachev to talk about an interesting fact about his investigation in Ukraine, and then slowly cut to the topic, Gorbachev The interviewer asked Yeltsin: "Why is there such a big problem in funding for Workers' New City?"

"General Secretary, let Sergei Sha come and tell you about these things personally!" Yeltsin has learned one thing from Gorbachev, that is, I don’t know who Gorbachev and Ligachev are. Whoever took the initiative, they had already discussed the issue of Yeltsin here. Yeltsin had a lot of dissatisfaction with Ligachev in his heart at the moment. Originally, this matter was an objectively existing new problem, but Ligachev told Gorbachev from behind, whether it was intentional or unintentional, Gorba Geoff will definitely have certain questions about his abilities. Yeltsin is a newcomer, after all, he is not as good as Selesha in Gorbachev's speech, and it is better to let Selesha to explain to Gorbachev.

"General Secretary, because the current situation is a little different from what we were facing at the beginning! But in the final analysis, it is because of problems with our market supply. Although the people have money on hand, they cannot buy suitable goods in state-owned stores, such as automobiles. Such large items need to be supplied by indicators, and the sale of houses is not allowed.

Therefore, the common people are not very enthusiastic about money. They hope to exchange money for usable items. Naturally, the interest on bonds will not look good! "Sergei Sha did not lead the topic to the issue of smuggling or the black market, even though this was already a place where ordinary people in the Soviet Union could not live without. However, the rampant black market shows that the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation has not done enough to crack down on smuggling because of the fact that it is not enough. The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation is in charge of customs and anti-smuggling forces. Sergei Sha does not want his department to be criticized and blamed by the general secretary.

"It seems that the problem is caused by our economic system! The country has really reached the point where it must be reformed!" Gorbachev said with emotion.

"General Secretary, it is precisely because the objective situation has changed that we want to solve our problems through other channels! Xie Liaosha told me that we can borrow money from foreign financial institutions, but I just don’t know the central government’s response to this matter. What do you think?" Yeltsin handed the report to Gorbachev with both hands, and then watched Gorbachev's reaction nervously.

Gorbachev motioned to Selesha and Yeltsin to rest on the sofa, then he opened the report that Yeltsin had handed over, and slowly turned it over. As time passed by, Sergei and Yeltsin didn't say a word. One of them leaned on the sofa and the other was leaning forward, both quietly waiting for Gorbachev's instructions.

"First of all, I want to say that your idea is very bold and imaginative. It is indeed a good move to introduce foreign funds to support the construction of the Workers’ New City. But this matter has never been precedent in our country! I am afraid It will cause widespread opposition among comrades!" Gorbachev said helplessly ~www.readwn.com~General Secretary, during Lenin's time Comrade Hamer used to set up a pencil factory in our country, and Ford during Stalin's time assisted in the construction. After our Gorky Automobile Manufacturing Plant, during the Khrushchev period, Fiat assisted in the construction of the Volga Automobile Manufacturing Plant. These are similar to our current plans for the Workers’ New City! Things that were unreasonable and made sense in the past are subject to criticism and controversy when we vigorously advocate for it! Xie Liao Sha retorted unconvincingly.

"Look, these words of yours leave me speechless! Forget it, just make an exception for you. I will applaud your plan to introduce foreign funds to the Workers' New City, which can be used as a pilot for our economic reforms. Project!" Gorbachev said in a ridiculous tone. In fact, he didn't shoot the opposition of some comrades in the party at all, because now the power is in control, and many things that were difficult to do in the past are now a matter of one sentence.

"However, this report of yours is not bad! The description of the domestic economic problems is in line with the actual situation, and the views put forward are very enlightening.

Sergey Sha, this report is from your handwriting! I think it can be changed and sent to the news paper for more comrades to take a look! "Gorbachev suggested.

"General Secretary, I did not write this article! It was written by Yegor Gaidar, a new comrade of our Foreign Trade Bank!" Sergey Shah explained to the General Secretary.

"Oh! I didn't expect this? Your Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation is really full of talents! This Gaidar is indeed an individual talent, so let's go! Go back and ask Comrade Gaidar to analyze and summarize the domestic economic situation in the report. Let’s sort it out together with the rest of the content and give it to the comrades in Izvestia! I want all the comrades in the party to read it carefully!” Gorbachev ordered.

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