Chapter 453 Argument

On August 5, 1991, the Soviet government released its mid-year financial report summary. The serious economic recession could not be curbed. As of June 30, 1991, in just half a year, the Soviet economy had a negative growth of 12%. On one side, the upper class Singing and dancing, the military industry is in full swing. On the one hand, people's living standards have dropped sharply, and daily necessities have become increasingly scarce.

International hot money and overseas traders are eager to try it. Since the middle of the year, many businessmen from other countries have come to big cities such as Moscow to conduct small-scale transactions of necessities.

This phenomenon continued repeatedly, and in the end the federation could only turn a blind eye and allow free trade without going too far.

In just over two months, a large number of military blueprints, military manufacturing secrets and completed arms were smuggled out of the country, many of which went to the Middle East, which is still in chaos due to the Gulf War.

What makes the leaders even more troubled is that domestic oligarchs and super families have also begun to secretly contact overseas consortiums. In recent days, Vinogradov's Moscow International Commercial Bank has inexplicably transferred a large amount of funds, and then provided massive amounts of necessities to the government. It’s just that the price is simply taking advantage of the situation!

After that, according to a secret report, Moscow International Commercial Bank transferred an astonishing amount of nearly 100 billion rubles, and the payee was a Japanese account!

Moscow, Russian Federation Palace.

Yelkin, who was over sixty years old and had a full head of hair, sat at the head of the table with a serious and angry expression. He looked down at the people below. They were domestic oligarchs from all walks of life, led by Gusinsky, the president of the Bridge Bank. They were The actual controller of the current economy and resources.

Several of them had been helped by him.

The one at the back is Arman Friedman, the president of Alpha Group who has quietly emerged in the past two years.

This fat white man is low-key and calm, rarely speaking, but every word is precise and straight to the core, winning Yelikin's trust and recognition.

In addition, standing behind this big boss is a middle-aged man who is just thirty-nine years old and has been deployed back from West Germany.

His name is Vladimir, and he is now the chairman of the International Liaison Committee of Leningrad City (later St. Petersburg City). He is in charge of the city government's foreign economic relations. Compared with several people present, he can only be said to be a younger brother among others.

"Tsk, Your Excellency, why did a new person suddenly come to such an important and private meeting?" Berezovsky, the president of the United Bank, looked at Yelkin with a joking smile on his lips.

"Vladimir will temporarily act as my secretary in the future. He is extremely capable and has a clean identity. Letting him participate in this meeting can be considered a test for him." Yelikin was obviously not willing. Talk too much about this confidant of yours.

He shifted the focus of the topic back to the current domestic economic and political situation.

With the invasion of businessmen and capital from various countries, the situation has become increasingly volatile.

"You all know about Vinogradov, right? Does anyone know where his huge capital comes from?"

This was the point with which Yelchin was most concerned.

Vinogradov is a direct descendant of the conservatives, whose leader is Gorbachev, now the number one figure in the Soviet Union.

The latter is committed to maintaining the harmony of the entire system and does not want it to completely collapse.

"The Takeshita family from Japan." Berezovsky smiled faintly, "I have distributed information about this family to everyone. It is a family with a very long history. It is not surprising that it can spend so much money."

"Have the Japanese started to intervene too?" Yelikin and several giants fell into deep thought.

They don’t want too many uncertainties. The struggle between conservatives and radicals in the country is becoming increasingly serious. As the latter, they are in an extremely weak period, and they are also being suppressed in the economic area where they have an advantage. This worries them greatly.

"Everyone, how much money can you spare now to stop Vinogradov? If this situation continues, if we don't take action, he will dominate both the necessities market and the economic market alone. Moscow is a must-win for us!"

Yelkin glanced at the crowd.

All of them are extremely rich, but they can spend some money to fight against capital and save the decline, but they don't get a dime. Their attitude of not caring about their own affairs is very unpleasant!

But this is a businessman, a giant. They now control a lot of money and resources. Even he can only hold meetings and negotiate with them in this way, and cannot take strong measures. If these people change sides, then he will Total failure.

Vladimir behind him frowned slightly as he looked at these giants who didn't take their leaders seriously at all.

He must change this abnormal situation of giants controlling the lifeblood in the future, otherwise where is the authority of the country?

Just like those distant Eastern countries, the domestic consortium controls everything, and other organizations are in name only. It is simply unimaginable!

But now he is just a small character. Anyone present can crush him to death with just a finger. These things are hidden deep in his heart and must not be revealed at all.

The giants were full of ridicule and disdain for Vladimir, and the only one who paid some attention to him was Oman, who was always silent.

When they heard that they were asked to contribute money and effort to fight against the rising Vinogradov, several people fell silent.

Are you kidding me? The other party has the support of a large Japanese family, and the amount of funds far exceeds any of them. If he wants to fight hard, even if he is delayed, he will die miserably in the end and become food on the plate of other giants.

But if they don't take action now, a tragic ending awaits them.

The conservatives have the upper hand, so what good can their radicals reap?

The scene fell into an atmosphere of anxiety and embarrassment.

At this time, Aman broke the deadlock.

"Actually, I don't think it's time for us to take action yet," he said suddenly. "A friend of mine told me that even the conservatives are still in turmoil. In the next few days, there may be shocking turmoil within them. It’s not too late to take action then.”

"Friends? Do you have friends among the conservatives?" Yelkin looked at him.

Everyone was also puzzled.

If this was true, it would be terrifying.

I’m afraid only those at the highest level of conservatives know about it.

Would such a figure be connected with radical giants?

Aman shook his head and whispered: "He is not from our country, but a friend of mine in Japan."

"Japanese?" Yelkin laughed out loud.

Vladimir behind him showed no expression and was lost in thought.

In fact, Aman's statement was somewhat similar to his estimate, but others spoke softly, and no one agreed with it.

This proposal was quickly rejected, the meeting could not continue, and finally had to break up.

Before leaving, Aman was stopped by Vladimir.