USSR 1991

The plane landed on the ground smoothly, and Yanayev recovered from his contemplation.He saw that the edge of the white wing was already green grass.The winter in Sakhalin has passed, and it is the season of warming up.

Ryzhkov picked up the white paper scattered at his feet, put it on the seat, and said, "All ready, can we start?"

Yanayev nodded, "Almost. I have roughly understood it before. This Sakhalin-3 project is the same as the previous oil pipeline transportation plan. Major Japanese energy companies can roughly divide it into two categories. State-owned oil companies and oil companies under the general trading company. State-owned oil companies are the most important new force in Japan's overseas market competition for resources, such as Japan International Oil Corporation, Imperial Oil Corporation, etc., undertake the task of national strategic oil reserves and support the oil of private enterprises Reserve business. Mitsubishi Oil Corporation, Idemitsu Kosan, and Mitsui Oil, which are affiliated to general trading companies, are another more powerful force. They are in a leading position in the Japanese energy market, and they are also absolutely market-oriented and commercial companies. If I'm not wrong, Japan should choose a two-pronged approach this time, using international oil companies to drive private commercial companies to complete the control of Sakhalin. And according to the Japanese ambitions and throughput, Sakhalin they eat deal."

Yanayev vaguely remembered that he had read the book "Mitsui Empire in Action" a long time ago, which described a general trading company like Mitsui & Co. dollar investment.Due to its huge ability to coordinate and drive the industry, general trading companies have been dubbed the title of industrial organizers and have played an extremely successful role in the large industrial chain of energy development.

He sighed that the Japanese were predatory demons in this regard.

The Nippon Foundation is an energy market strategy centered on a general trading company.First of all, the oil and gas engineering project itself is a cross-industry comprehensive project, including petrochemical, construction, steel products, complete sets of equipment and trade, so it is difficult for any enterprise to undertake construction alone, so the joint participation of related industries and enterprises is the key The best combination mode.Secondly, the enterprise joint participation model is easy to exert comprehensive economic benefits, and the integration of experts in related professional projects into a whole can reduce production costs and save expenses.Third, the enterprise association mechanism will drive different industries in the country to expand exports of products, equipment, and technologies.The rings are interlocking, without any loopholes.

Ryzhkov is now half of Yanayev's personal economic adviser. After listening to the general secretary's discussion, he replied, "The weight of Sakhalin cannot be swallowed by Japan, although their strength and funds are equally strong. But I think the general secretary should not have only one investment target, right?"

In order to compete with ExxonMobil, Royal Shell, BP and other international oil oligarchy, Japan has gradually integrated its domestic oil companies to concentrate its advantages.Starting next year, Japan's oil companies will unite and reorganize to become a more competitive and terrifying monster.

Yanayev glanced at the corner of his mouth, pointed to the left direction of Japan on the map, and said, "There is another customer here, of course it is not just Japan. Don't put all your eggs in the same basket. That's always been my way of doing things. Don't underestimate their future productivity explosion, enough for us to make a fortune in oil revenue."

As for the discussion of productivity and production relations, it is not within the scope of Yanayev's consideration.Compared with emphasizing reform and development and emphasizing productivity, Yanayev takes productivity and production relations as important as development. Don't wait until the Soviet Union becomes rich after reform and innovation, and a group of people will directly become the powerful class.This point can be said to be a taboo in the eyes of the general secretary. The minimum program at the beginning of the party’s founding was to guarantee the eight-hour working system for workers, but in the end it could not even guarantee eight hours. This is the most ironic point.The most important thing is that the national conditions of the Soviet Union are also completely different. They are already a developed socialism, and they only need to maintain stable economic growth, instead of catching up like other countries, but to seek progress in stability.

"But everything has to wait until today is over. It's time for Surkov to let the Soviet Propaganda Department operate. The Far East development project should be regarded as an important task in the future. Use the rich oil resources to drive the development of local industries. , don’t waste this source of cold.”

When stepping out of the airport, the Sakhalin island covered by coniferous forest vegetation has shown a thriving and prosperous scene. Yanayev, accompanied by the Secretary of the Sakhalin State Party Committee Chepzakov, went to Oja for a visit. Looking at the prosperous streets and row upon row of buildings, he was a little thankful that he prevented the change in 1991, otherwise this Far Eastern island state, which has been developing continuously since the 60s, would usher in a terrible wave of population decline.

Because after the disintegration of the Soviet Union, the living standards of residents dropped sharply, the domestic situation was unstable, and social security conditions such as medical care were not as good as before. These conditions have seriously affected the population situation of the entire Russia, especially the Far East.The fertility rate of Russian women, including those in the Far East, is on a downward trend, and more and more families are unwilling to have children due to excessive living burdens and other reasons.

On the other hand, after the disintegration of the Soviet Union, the process of large-scale immigration from Russia and Europe to the Far East came to an end.By 1999, the number of people who moved from Europe to the Far East was only 1986% of that in 19, and at the same time a large number of people returned. In the past 10 years, the life expectancy of Russians including the Far East has been declining.

Although population migration has picked up slightly in recent years, it is still a bit worse than before.

But Chepzakov expressed concern about Yanayev's plan, "General Secretary Yanayev, although according to your previous proposal, the exploration plan for the Sakhalin-3 project was carried out in this sea area, but if Without a strong investor, we simply can't afford such a heavy upfront development cost... Sakhalin's finances are somewhat difficult."

Chepzhakov couldn't figure out why this was originally the responsibility of the Soviet oil company, so why should it be placed under the care of the local government.He couldn't figure it out, but he didn't dare to disobey the central government's intentions. It was only when Yanayev suddenly visited Sakhalin that he dared to stand in front of the general secretary and ask his own questions.

Yanayev smiled. He did do a very "unfair" thing. Even Pavlov felt that this request was a bit difficult when he heard his decision.

"There is a reason for the Sakhalin-3 project plan to be paid by the local government. Besides, don't we know how your financial revenue is? Sakhalin may have to advance half of the annual fiscal tax to be able to carry out the oil project. But the worse your current situation is, the more you can attract the attention of another country."

"kindness?"

Chepzakov has not yet figured out what General Secretary Yanayev is going to say.

"Another country?"

"Yes, their trading companies and their government will help you complete all mining preparations. Of course, we also have to pay a certain amount of resources, but generally speaking, the income is far greater than the expenditure. They will help us. The capitalists face a hundred They are willing to risk hanging on the gallows for [-]% of the profit, how could these people let go of this opportunity. After a month at the latest, those people should come to negotiate with us."

The purpose of crying poor is to make those energy oligarchs think it is profitable, but in fact Yanayev has other killer moves hidden behind his back.

A series of interlocking schemes can lure those bold fish and shrimp into the city.

"Doing business with one country is the same, and doing business with another country is the same. The more customers we attract, the more diverse our choices are. I believe we don't need to teach this kind of thing, right?"

Yanayev left Chepzakov, who was confused, turned and walked to the shore.He looked at the blue sea and the fishing boats in the distance, half-closed his eyes to feel the breath of the sea breeze.

In this direction, in the past tens of nautical miles, the Hasalin-3 project oil field is located. The drilling platform has not yet been developed, and only exploration ships shuttle back and forth in the sea area.

Chepzhakov stood behind the general secretary, feeling oppressed.Although the man said nothing on the surface, he controlled the direction of the whole incident.Every step he takes is not a whim, but a deliberate plan.He has also heard rumors about Moscow. It is said that General Secretary Yanayev made the then mayor and the successor of the General Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs lose their heads in just a few words, and made the most prestigious old Marshal of the Red Army resign directly. .

Thinking of this, he felt a chill down his spine. He had better do what the other party said, otherwise he might be the next one to be unlucky.

The tall back resembled a boulder standing still, Yanayev did not look back, and spoke directly.

"At that time, the Soviet Propaganda Department will spare no effort to promote the Sakhalin Oilfield project. If you cooperate well, you only need to 'cry poor' in the local newspaper. Naturally, those who are blind to money will be deceived. To Always remember to appease these people, whether Sakhalin can get rid of the wave of economic recession depends on the performance of these people.”

Yanayev took a deep breath of the cold sea breeze to wake up his dizzy head a little.

There is only so much he can do, using oil resources to stage an empty-glove white wolf. I don't know if this group of people who have been drunk with alcohol can win big orders from Mitsubishi and Mitsui.

The next thing is artificial, Yanayev suddenly seemed to remember something, and Yanayev added another sentence.

"One more thing, if you screw up the Sakhalin-3 project. I don't think I need to say more about Luzhkov's fate?"

The moment Yanayev turned his head, Chepzakov quickly lowered his head in fright.He didn't dare to explain that pair of eyes that were colder than the permafrost in the Arctic Circle.The small thought of blackmailing the business group that had been welling up in my heart disappeared in an instant.

Yanayev knew what these greedy Slavs were thinking, otherwise those businessmen would not have cursed secretly when they went to Russia to do business.However, if they dare to do some small tricks behind the scenes for these projects related to the development plan of the Far East, from the first secretary of the Moscow State to the secretary of the city, they will all go to the coal mines in Siberia to dig coal for him.

"It's not that Moscow is helping you with this matter, but that you have to help Moscow do a good job. If you can't do it well, hehe. The mayor of Moscow committed suicide in his office."

"I don't want a mass suicide scene in Sakhalin."

Chapter 926 The Japanese who are ready to move

Yanayev's words frightened Chepzakov. He believed that the general secretary was a man of his word.Just like the phrase "to be a man, one must keep one's promises, kill his whole family if he says to kill his whole family" has been circulating in the political arena. He had doubted whether this sentence was said by General Secretary Yanayev before. Come on, the possibility of it coming from his handwriting is very high.

Next, the general secretary delivered a speech in Sakhalin State with a normal expression, which was nothing more than a major issue about promoting the economic development of Sakhalin State, although some people wanted to know why the Sakhalin Oilfield Project was pushed to the local government finances , but seeing Yanayev's impatient expression, no one dared to ask this question aloud.

Only the secretary of the Chepzakov Municipal Party Committee was submissive and followed every word Yanayev said.

He didn't dare to disobey the other party in the slightest. The other party saw through all his routines and careful thinking. Since the general secretary pointed out a way to restore prosperity to Sakhalin, he could only follow the other party's guidance and walk step by step. go down.

Yanayev is indeed very upset. For this group of gray Slavic animals, he should drive them forward with a whip and sticks behind his back. The guys whose brains have been soaked in alcohol are actually trying to blackmail them at this time To blackmail investment businessmen, if possible, he should really shoot a group of people to let these bureaucrats know what communist punishment is.

But the words have been spoken, presumably Chepzakov would not dare to do something out of line, otherwise the Supervisory Committee would be able to replace all the senior officials of the entire state.And he did this originally to warn officials close to the central conservatives, warning them not to drag people back on the issue of Far East development.

After beating the group, he should be heading back.After all, there are still a lot of things waiting for him to deal with in Moscow. If he guesses correctly, some fish will soon bite the bait hook.

In the printing factory in Moscow, the snow-white paper is being printed with ink one after another at full firepower. Although the font types are quite different, the only common focus of the topic is the oil field in Sakhalin.

"Large oil fields have been detected in Sakhalin, but the Moscow government is unable to develop them alone? "

"The Far East issue is urgent, the Moscow government may introduce foreign capital to develop the Sakhalin-3 project"

"Opportunities and Challenges?Far East Oil Resources Eyeing Eyeingly"

Comrade Surkov did not positively promote oil reserves, but emphasized the urgency of oil development and the urgent need for new capital injection through the poor economic situation in the Far East.These topics have spread to all parts of the country with newspapers, and have spread to Japan faster through various methods such as the Internet.

The ready-to-move Petroleum Strategy Company smelled a business opportunity.

Mitsubishi Petroleum Company executives held a meeting, and the Sakhalin-3 project was like a piece of fat thrown away by the Soviet government, attracting many people's attention to make a living on it.Although the newspapers only vaguely gave a general figure, they boldly predicted that the oil reserves would only increase or decrease.

Mitsubishi and Mitsui are very dissatisfied with the Japanese state-owned oil company's practice of making a lot of money in the Kara Sea oil field alone. Although they are out of oil strategy considerations, they actually try to swallow half of the oil production in the Gulf of Mexico in the Kara Sea. Super oil fields, and still betting huge sums of money, the general trading company is also trying to spread its influence to the Far East.

Because the Soviet government had no funds for development, it seemed a little urgent.However, due to the practice of monopolizing the energy market, the general trading company also urgently wants to intervene in the development of the Sakhalin-3 project. The fish can't wait to bite the bait, but they have never thought about why they just started to develop the Kara Sea oil field. Will the Soviet government declare insufficient funds at this time?

General trading companies need to inform the government departments that they cannot directly interfere with the policies of Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto, but they can induce Ryutaro Hashimoto to strengthen cooperation with the Soviet Union through Foreign Minister Keizo Obuchi.After all, they have had the experience of jointly developing new missiles. On this issue, there is no obstacle between the two parties.

Ryutaro Hashimoto is now facing a series of major issues regarding resolving an economic situation that is stuck in an endless loop.And the government's fiscal deficit.The first step to solve the crisis is to cut benefits and increase taxes, but for Japan, which is already under economic suffering, this is equivalent to quitting this cabinet and stepping down directly.So the Prime Minister must start from other aspects to get through this crisis.

Keizo Obuchi reported the current situation in the Soviet Union to Ryutaro Hashimoto. Regarding the matter of the Sakhalin oil field, this was a good thing for Ryutaro Hashimoto.