Soviet Union, Ukrainian shipyard.

The Varyag aircraft carrier is quietly parked in the dock, and countless technical workers are busy day and night like hardworking ants, building this sea castle with electric blasters in their hands like ants building nests. There are three MiG-29s and a Su-27k parked on the flight deck, which is the naval aviation that is undergoing adaptive training. After most of the hull is completed, the naval aviation will be on board for training. Everything is going well at present. If nothing unexpected happens, the giant ship will become a member of the Soviet Navy in two years, and will be with the Kuznetsov.

It is all over the world. Of course, behind it, there are the Ulyanov nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and the Moscow nuclear-powered aircraft carriers... The Soviet Union's style is either not to do it or it will be earth-shaking. At least five aircraft carriers, plus nuclear-powered cruisers, modern-class destroyers, Oscar-class nuclear submarines, Akura-class nuclear submarines, and Typhoon-class strategic nuclear submarines, forming the terrifying and powerful lineup of the future Soviet Navy. Of course, the plan is exciting, but it must be implemented step by step. Let's start with the Varyag.

Today is a big day. The senior officials of the CPC Central Committee came to inspect. The Ukrainian shipyard did not dare to be negligent. It took a full week to clean up the entire shipyard, put on brand new slogans and put on flowers, making it more grand than the New Year. If they also had the custom of celebrating the New Year, the old factory director is accompanying Gorbachev and other big names to visit the shipyard, and to ask the workers about their well-being is the general secretary's patent. He asked him to do it well. What the generals are most concerned about is how the warships are built. A large number of generals embrace General Ustinov to board the ship platform and inspect the progress of the project. Everyone showed a satisfied look.

"Very spectacular, isn't it?" Ogarkov pointed at the Varyag and showed a rare smile. Beside him was the pale Borosilov.

Borosilov has become synonymous with demons in Europe. During the Belan War, he commanded the Soviet Red Army to almost destroy the NATO expeditionary force, making Europe tremble under the giant claws of the polar bear again. Europeans hated him to the core, and I don’t know how many people cursed him behind his back. Borosilov was shot by the special forces of the double-headed eagle and almost lost his life. He underwent several surgeries before he became safe. However, his health was inevitably greatly affected and he has not fully recovered. Because of the Belan War

In his outstanding performance, he was promoted to Lieutenant General by exception. Although the Soviet Union did not get the benefits he wanted in that war, he had a severe blow to NATO after all. As the Soviet Union was declining, the Soviet Union needed heroes more than any other period. He was undoubtedly such a hero. After hearing Ogalkov's words, he smiled: "Yes, one ship is more spectacular than the other. Unfortunately, I don't know when our submersible aircraft carrier will start construction. That is the strategic weapon that the Soviet Union needs most."

The generals present expressed their agreement with Borosilov

The point of view. Indeed, a submersible aircraft carrier has a deterrent effect than three aircraft carrier combat groups. Once it is allowed to enter the sea, it will be difficult for you to dig it out even if you mobilize military satellites around the world. If you are not careful, its fighter jets and missiles will come to the sea. Are you afraid? This is the ultimate weapon the Soviet Union wants!

Ustinov clenched his fists and waved his force: "Citiland is developing diving aircraft carriers at all costs. We will not show weakness to them. In a few years, we will have our own diving aircraft carrier battle group, which is more advanced than any country in the world!"

The Minister of Finance subconsciously rubbed his heart. My God, these guys are really not in charge of the family and don’t know how expensive it is! As early as last year, the Navy handed over the plan for diving aircraft carriers. According to preliminary estimates, it would have to be spent at least 60 billion US dollars! Thinking of this number, the Minister of Finance really wanted to cry without tears and speak without saying a word. These hot-headed guys thought the dollar was grown on the tree, right? The Soviet Union had already been in debt, and the finances were going to be full of money, and they were almost like China, relying on borrowing to live on debt! The difference is that the money borrowed from China turned into weapons, equipment and industrial equipment, and no penny was wasted, but what about the Soviet Union? Not only was the interest rate of the money borrowed from it was scary, but at least half of it was not known where it was spent. For Breshin Nev

The large aircraft carrier plan personally led by the comrade, the Soviet Union's financial resources were almost exhausted. These guys had to spend tens of billions of dollars to build submersible aircraft carriers, and they were built into a battle group, which would not make people live! Looking at the keel that was being laid on the other end, the Minister of Finance felt ache. Hell, nearly 40% of the fiscal budget of the entire country was given to the army, and these guys were not enough--We need more new warships, we have too few nuclear bombs, too few long-range strategic bombers, our third-generation fighter jets need to increase investment, and our strategic nuclear submarines cannot meet the strategic needs... Can't they save a little! I hope the General Secretary will not be crazy with them, God bless, God bless!

The generals didn't care what the poor God of Wealth thought. They were very excited and pointed at warships to judge. They didn't seem to know the current dilemma of the Soviet Union and were full of confidence in the future. Ukrainian shipyards carried the hope of the Red Empire, conventional-powered aircraft carriers, nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, these sea monsters that once made the Soviet Union envious are thriving, and of course, ground-effect aircraft carriers. This monster carries the famous "Caspian Monster".

Ground-effect aircraft, each ground-effect aircraft can carry nearly one battalion of soldiers and fly close to the sea at a speed of 600 kilometers per hour. It will be a newcomer in landing warfare. With ground-effect aircraft carriers and ground-effect aircraft, the future landing warfare mode will be rewritten. It can be said that at this time, everyone is ambitious and eager to make achievements. They have never thought that this extremely powerful red empire may fall apart overnight and no longer exist.

After visiting the Ukrainian shipyard, Gorbachev's face looked a little better. In the past two years

It can be said that it was his most difficult period, and his reforms suffered many obstacles. The Soviet Union's policies that had been used for decades have become obsolete and have even become a stumbling block for the Soviet Union's advancement. The Soviet Union's economy has become a stagnant pool. However, if he wants to move away these stumbling blocks and he wants to stir up this stagnant pool, it will threaten the interests of many political groups, and it is expected to be encountered. He intends to improve relations with Western countries, carry out nuclear disarmament, and withdraw troops from Afghanistan and East Germany. This has completely angered the army. In the eyes of some people, he is a traitor.

If he died one day in a bizarre car accident, a bullet shot from the dark, or a highly toxic drink, he would not feel strange at all. However, the giant ships gave him some confidence that the Soviet Union was still powerful, but he was temporarily sick. A giant is a giant, and no matter how seriously he was sick, he was still a giant. When it recovered, the whole world would tremble in front of its extremely powerful force! Of course, there was another important reason for his good mood: NATO and China worked on the South Asian subcontinent, and the pressure of the Soviet Union would be greatly reduced, which would be a rare opportunity to breathe.

When he boarded the boat platform, he saw the Varyag, which had been completed and the Ulyanov under construction at a glance. Gorbachev breathed a sigh of relief and looked at the blue sea without saying a word for a long time.

"The Varyag may be constructed three to four months ahead of schedule. Ulyanov has completed 30% of the time, and the project is progressing smoothly," said Director Makarov. "The keels of the ground-effect aircraft carrier have also begun to be laid. Although there will be many technical difficulties, it will not be difficult for us. It is only......"

Gorbachev asked: "Comrade Makarov, what is it just?"

Makarov said: "It's just that the funds are insufficient... One cent is spent in two cents, but I still have a shortage of money. I also know that the country is short of money everywhere now, but I really have no choice. The only way to save is what I didn't expect, nothing I didn't try... The lack of funds has begun to affect the progress of the project. Can the General Secretary increase the investment?"

Gorbachev sighed and said a little distressedly: "Where can I find money for you... If it really doesn't work, stop the ground-effect aircraft carrier project first."

Makarov remained silent.

Gorbachev said: "Comrade Makarov, cheer up, we will not always be like this. Now the conflict between the Palestinians is becoming more and more intense, and international oil prices are beginning to rebound. As long as oil prices rise, we have hope."

Makarov nodded. This is indeed a good thing for the Soviet Union. Over the years, international oil prices have continued to be sluggish. The Soviet Union, which relies heavily on oil exports, suffered a lot. They even have reason to believe that NATO intends to lower oil prices and hit the Soviet Union's economic lifeline. However, once the war begins in the South Asian subcontinent, NATO can no longer suppress it. You must know that Pakistan will no longer

In the past, it was the Persian Gulf. It was difficult for the war to go here. Oil prices did not rise! When oil prices rose, the Soviet Union's extremely bad economy had hope of returning to warming up. If the economy improved, it would naturally get more funds.

Gorbachev's eyes fell at the junction of sea and sky, and he murmured in his heart: "Pakistan, Pakistan... As a bridgehead for China to resist NATO, your strategic position is obvious, which also destined your destiny. Will China really fight with NATO for you? If a war starts, what impact will it have on the world pattern? Can our Navy plan be successfully completed? Comrade Lenin and Comrade Stalin, bless the Soviet Union!"

Just as he was thinking about it, the director of the KGB Intelligence Bureau hurried over and whispered a few words in his ear. The General Secretary was stunned at first, then his expression changed, and he said to his followers, "Go back to Moscow!" He even spared his farewell, and brought a group of followers with both feet and wind to his car. Before Director Makarov came to his senses, they had run away with only a cigarette. Makarov saw that these big men ran away like wind, and the monk couldn't figure out what happened, which made these big men lose their composure.
Chapter completed!