USSR 1991

"Director Makarov, I remember you said before that the construction of Varyag requires the Soviet Union, the Party Central Committee, the State Planning Commission, the Military Industry Commission, nine defense industry departments, 600 related majors, and 8000 supporting manufacturers. In short, it takes a great country to complete it." Yanayev continued to mutter, "You said that only a great and powerful country can build it."

"But this country also needs great people like you to complete those unfinished business."

"Is it true about that?"

Makarov said slowly, "Is that true about the Nikolayev shipyard?"

Yanayev nodded and said, "Yes, in addition to the Nikolayev Shipyard, there is also the Southern Machinery Plant."

"So I want to ask Makarov to set an example. We will build a heavy industrial area in the Far East that is no less than Ukraine."

Chapter 934 Return of the Empire

Makarov stood there dumbfounded, he was already confused by the general secretary's words.

Whether to transfer the shipyard or choose another new site to build a heavy industry base.

Ukraine is the lifeblood of the Soviet Union. This place is filled with reinforced concrete and stands with huge smokestacks. It is densely covered with factory buildings. The mechanical industrial facilities with rough structure reveal the strong atmosphere of the industrial age.Even in the 90s when the third type of industry was popular, Ukraine's industrial powerhouse provided the Soviet with a steady stream of heavy facilities from beginning to end.

An aircraft carrier is nothing more than a microcosm of development over the past 60 years.

Makarov put his hands in the pockets of his overalls, eyes flickering, he hesitated for a moment, and finally asked, "So, what is the general secretary's plan for Ukraine? If the shipyard is relocated, there has already been a matching plan here." The industrial system, the rash move is not to transfer, but to destroy. For example, the shipyard needs to be close to the area with dense steel industry facilities. I am not saying that Komsomolsk City does not have such capabilities, but after all, the Amursk Shipyard is responsible for submarine manufacturing. It is incompatible with the supporting facilities of the Nikolayev Shipyard where the aircraft carrier is built."

"You also know that the Nikolayev Shipyard is not just a shipyard, but also represents the Military Industry Committee, nine defense industry ministries, 600 related specialties, and 8000 supporting manufacturers. The huge lineup behind this is The key. The relocation of the shipyard will affect the changes of workers in the factory, as well as the progress of building ships on the assembly line, etc. They have been operating here for three or four generations, and it cannot be properly resolved by simply relocating. It involves many issues such as industry, labor, etc. Any mistakes in any link will cause very serious problems."

"Has the general secretary seriously considered these issues?"

The sea breeze was blowing the gray hair of Director Makarov, and he looked at the other party resolutely.

At the meeting held by Tijakov before, he kept silent because he wanted to know Moscow's plans. When the other party told himself that General Secretary Yanayev would visit the Nikolaev Shipyard in person, he decisively acted.

He wanted the general secretary to realize that moving without authorization was equivalent to moving the whole body by pulling a hair. It is best to think about it carefully and come up with a specific and feasible plan before discussing this matter.

He dared not say that Yanayev was on guard against Ukraine, but Far East's actions had to make him suspicious.Yes, in recent years Moscow has been focusing on the far eastern ports.It seems that there will be a new industrial center of gravity.

"Do you smoke?"

Yanayev took out a cigarette from his pocket and handed it to Makarov. Even if he was the general secretary, he was reluctant to smoke these special cigarettes, which were often prepared for entertaining guests.

The factory manager shook his head, waved his hand and refused, "Thank you, I don't smoke."

"What about drinking?"

"It's still working time, so it's not advisable to drink alcohol."

Although he said so, the movement of Makarov swallowing saliva was seen by the observant general secretary.

Then he rarely saw Yanayev showing a sly smile ready to do bad things. He took out a small stainless steel wine bottle from his arms, unscrewed the cap and handed it to the other party. He said with a smirk, "Try it? The vodka that came over tasted very pure."

This action seems very humane.

Unable to resist the temptation, Makarov shook his heart, took the bottle from the General Secretary's hand, raised his head and took a few sips into his mouth.Then let out a sigh of comfort.

"Uh……"

Seeing Makarov's satisfied expression, the general secretary smiled and said, "Well, a Slav who doesn't drink vodka is not a good Slav."

Seeing that Makarov's mood had eased, Yanayev slowly explained the ins and outs.

"The relocation I am talking about does not mean relocating the entire shipyard. The new industrial center of gravity will form supporting industries. The State Planning Commission has handed me a feasible report on these issues. By then, industrial facilities will be in The construction of Dongfang Port has been completed, but there is an important resource that we cannot have at the same time.”

"Worker."

Yanayev cast his eyes on the busy workers not far away, then turned around and said to Director Makarov, "They are the soul and core of this shipyard. If these elements are discarded, the shipyards in the Far East Just a shell without a soul."

At this time, he has resumed the serious posture that a national leader should have, as if he just took out the bottle and stood in front of him as an old friend.

"The new shipyard needs skilled workers as masters to drive those apprentices. We will relocate the Antonov and Kharkov design bureaus to the Far East, and then turn them into pure manufacturing plants. Skilled shipbuilders in Nikolayev We will also dismantle several parts and arrange them in desired industrial areas for training. Of course, we also consider that many workers are locals from Ukraine and are unwilling to leave here. Therefore, when relocating, we will try our best to choose Russians and improve Salary and benefits, and those who went to support the construction will only last about 5 years, and if they ask to move back later, it’s okay, and we have no objection.”

The following sentence transfers a small number of important corporate facilities and materials in Ukraine.Yanayev kept his mouth shut. This is not a secret that Makarov should know.

By the way, adding new factories for equipment in Russia is a last resort. If the Soviet Union rapidly declines in the hands of Comrade Vladimir and eventually leads to the split of the autonomous region, then at least this little bit of fire saved will allow Russia to have a new life. opportunity to rise.

Kravchuk had already been ordered to retire in 1995, and the successor First Secretary Secherbitsky was supported by conservatives, so he could not pose a threat to Yanayev for the time being.

But only temporarily.

The struggle between system reformers and conservatives may become increasingly fierce in the future. Yanayev must control the situation well. He does not want to be the starting point for the division of the country.

Without Ukraine, there would be no Soviet, and the importance of this land is self-evident.If this country wants to be strong, it must play to Ukraine's advantages.If it hadn't been for the Chernobyl incident, his control over Ukraine should have been more stable.

Director Makarov breathed a sigh of relief, as long as he didn't waste the hard work of several generations, he could accept the distribution of industrial facilities and the transfer of workers.

"Ukraine is an unattainable area for the Soviet Union. We will not give up this autonomous prefecture. It is as painful as losing Stalingrad in the Great Patriotic War. As the country's industrial center, Ukraine must not be lost."

Yanayev clenched his fists, his gaze became deep and steady.The longer he sits in the position of general secretary, the more he feels the importance of this place. He really can't imagine where Russia's future will go if it loses this heavy industrial area.He is the only person on this timeline who has seen the tragedy of Russia's disintegration, so in any case he has to consider how bad the country will be in the future several years later.

"As long as the general secretary does not abandon Ukraine, he can provide the most basic guarantee for the rise of the Soviet Union. The real industry is the future of this country."

Hearing Makarov's words, Yanayev stopped in his tracks.He smiled and didn't say much.

He just said goodbye to him and told Makarov to take care of himself.

Maybe there will be no chance to see you again in the future.

On the way back, he was accompanied by Ukrainian First Secretary Secherbytsky. When he visited the Nikolayev Shipyard, he was the only time when he was not accompanied by the General Secretary.Because the other party refused anyone to accompany him, he wanted to have a private chat with Director Makarov about some things.

Yanayev, who had a serious face, unexpectedly showed unexpected kindness at this time. Secherbitsky asked in a low voice, "General Secretary Yanayev...what's wrong?"

"do not have much left."

He waved his hand and looked back at the middle-aged man with a startled expression.Secherbycki has a typical Mediterranean hairstyle, and his figure shows some signs of being middle-aged. He is wearing a gray suit, which fits the image of Soviet bureaucrats.

"I just suddenly remembered something the factory manager said and found it interesting."

Yanayev stared at the end of the street ahead through the car window, and he said to himself.

"The Soviets never needed to rise."

"He's just Return of the Empire."

Chapter 935 I'll be buried with you

After a busy day, Pavlov returned to the leader's villa area on the outskirts of Moscow. After entering the door, he untied his tie and fell down on the sofa with his eyes closed.General Secretary Yanayev recently visited Ukraine, and some cumbersome things were pushed on his head, including a series of heavy industrial construction plan reform projects submitted by the State Planning Commission.

Most of the projects are about construction plans in the Far East. At first Pavlov thought that Yanayev was simply making full use of the oil and natural gas resources in the Far East, but the more he looked down, the more he felt that something was wrong. In addition to oil development, more large-scale heavy industries are being built in the Far East.He even felt that Yanayev might want to build a heavy industry center in the Far East.Coupled with his recent visit to Ukraine, this suspicion has only intensified.

Pavlov's suspicions were fueled by recent close contacts between Gosplan and Yanayev.