Chapter 1355 Rhapsody in the Corn (Third update, please subscribe)
The weapons depot building was where weapons were stored during the Tsarist Russia era.
Now, as a building in the Kremlin, it is actually just a conference room.
“660,000 cars!”
At the beginning of the meeting, that picture Khrushchev, who was leaning on the table with his elbows on the "T" position of the long T-shaped table covered with green countertops, said proudly:
"Soon, we will have a modern automobile manufacturing plant with an annual output of 660,000 cars!"
After saying these words, Khrushchev turned his attention to everyone, and his words As soon as he fell, Brezhnev, who was the number two, immediately responded and said:
"Yes, Comrade Khrushchev, this is simply a miracle. Through this cooperation with NBC, we fully They fully understood the power of modern industry.”
As Khrushchev’s assistant, the number two figure in the Soviet Union, Brezhnev has always been obedient and obedient to Khrushchev. , spent all their energy to ensure Khrushchev's work and life needs, thinking about what the leader thought and what the leader didn't think about. With a look from Khrushchev, Brezhnev understood it and did it properly.
Now, with a look from Khrushchev, Brezhnev understood and began to flatter him.
"I have learned that all the automobile manufacturing plants in the Soviet Union can produce only 300,000 vehicles a year. But what about now? The new factory we are about to build can produce 660,000 vehicles a year. After acquiring this factory, our car production will exceed 1 million vehicles for the first time!”
Is this flattering?
Of course not, this is telling the truth.
The fact is that the current annual output of cars in the Soviet Union is only 300,000 vehicles, and the vast majority are trucks. As for Geese, the annual output is only a few dozen vehicles, and all other cars-from Muscovites, to Volga, then to Seagull and other cars, all in one Since then, the annual output has only been between 20,000 and 30,000 units, and these cars still need to be exported to the allies. After all, most of the Soviet Union's allies cannot manufacture cars. It can be said that in the Soviet Union, cars are definitely official cars, and only a few officials Being able to possess it has no chance with ordinary people.
And this is why at the end of last year, when Khrushchev inspected a large coal mine, he told the workers that "the country will build a large automobile manufacturing plant, and every Soviet worker will be like owning a house." Same thing, when you have a car,” the reason why he immediately received thunderous applause and cheers.
Cars... are also a necessity for many Soviet workers. After all, the winter in the Soviet Union is really too cold.
“Of course, for the Soviet Union, output is not the most important thing. What is important is that by introducing this factory, the Soviet Union can learn modern automobile manufacturing technology from it and apply it to our old cars During the renovation of the manufacturing plant, I believe that in a few years, our automobile output will exceed 1.5 million, 2 million, or even 3 million or 4 million vehicles..."
He just finished his words , Kozlov, who was sitting next to him and was in charge of publicity, said:
"If all of this comes true, it would be really amazing. Calculated based on the wartime production capacity conversion, these production capacities can be converted into tens of thousands of tanks. , This is also very important for our national defense construction.”
“Yes, with these factories, we can produce more tanks and armored vehicles.”
Brezhnev then got down to the topic and said:
“If Comrade Khrushchev hadn’t stood up to all odds and proposed to sell cars to old comrades, let them take their families to enjoy life, and sell cars to young people, We provide houses for our comrades to get married, have children, and start their lives, but we are still stuck in the old perspective!”
This “car and house” is exactly what Khrushchev said in the coal mine. After this speech, the government formulated a "queuing system" - workers with long service tenure and high contributions can have priority in purchasing cars. Of course, in the housing queue, they will give the opportunity to younger workers.
This system of using cars to take care of the emotions of older workers and favoring young people in housing has naturally won the favor of all parties, especially young people. Compared with cars, they are more eager to own a house, and They know very well that after they have a house first, and then wait in line for seven or eight years, it will almost be their turn to buy a car.
As for the older workers, their thinking is very simple. The children are all grown up anyway. After they divide their houses and move out, the family will naturally be empty. It doesn’t matter whether they have a house or not, but a car Cars can greatly improve their lives. They no longer have to suffer from wind and snow when going to work in winter.
Although there were some objections, this plan, which took into account the interests of all parties, was welcomed by all parties after it was made public through newspapers.
In short, Comrade Khrushchev's current prestige is definitely at its peak, and he is widely praised at the grassroots level and among the people.
“I only saw that it would cost US$600 million to introduce a car manufacturing plant, but I didn’t see the far-reaching impact on national defense, economy, industry, and science and technology!”< br>
This is the real flattery. Amidst Brezhnev's flattery, Khrushchev felt a little distracted, and naturally there was another round of flattery around him. Words such as foresight and foresight were all spoken out. In short, all the words that could be used for praise were said by several other people one by one. It was only then that people felt that the Russian language was really lacking. , cannot fully demonstrate Khrushchev’s contribution.
Faced with the compliments of others, Khrushchev still enjoyed the feeling of being admired.
People have always been like this, and they will always sink unconsciously. No one is exempt from vulgarity, but Khrushchev still has some advantages. Although he is a little arrogant, he still has not forgotten his original intention. After others' compliments, Khrushchev Xiaofu said again Said:
“Alexei.”
Looking at Kosygin, the chief executive of the Soviet economy, Khrushchev said:
“Now, Infrastructure engineers sent by NBC have Having arrived in Moscow, and their factory design plan has been completed, the construction of the factory will be in full swing. The Ministry of Automobile Industry alone cannot complete this work. This involves all aspects of work, so Alexey . Can you take charge of this work personally?”
Although there were some conflicts with Khrushchev on some economic issues, Kosygin, who knew the importance of this matter, still said:
"Don't worry, I will take care of everything! Let everyone drive the car as soon as possible! After all, everyone is looking forward to its production now."
Listening to Kosygin's answer, Khrushchev said:
“Very good, I believe you can handle this matter just like you can handle other things.”
After all, Khrushchev My husband really got into the topic of today's meeting. He looked at them and said:
"This meeting today is not for the car but for another matter. Comrade Anastas, please first tell everyone Let’s introduce the situation.”
"Okay."
Nodding, Mikoyan said:
"Everyone should already know that another crisis has broken out in the Congo because of mercenaries..."
< br>When Mikoyan introduced the situation, Brezhnev and others, who were still a little confused, finally understood what the agenda of today's meeting was.
Although it was a bit unexpected, it was also expected by them. After all, in recent times, this matter has been a big event. Compared with this matter, other things are almost worthless. Mentioned.
"...So, this crisis is essentially caused by the "multilateral nuclear program.""
After Mikoyan finished his words, Khrushchev smiled and said:
"You see, this is the most typical aspect of those countries - they will be united because of their interests, and they will also conflict because of their interests. This is the fundamental reason why we will definitely defeat them!"
His words Naturally, there was a roar of approval, and then Khrushchev asked:
“So, Anastas, how do you think this crisis will end?”
Afterwards, they discussed the crisis and their positions in this crisis. After Mikoyan finished speaking, others expressed their opinions one after another, and most of them agreed with Mikoyan's views. .
“Well, we all know that even if there will be problems between them, in a few years, they will still adjust their relations with other countries under a new president, but now, we need to consider something The problem is..."
Khrushchev looked at them and said:
"What should we do in this incident!"
This is the Cold War! , everyone will see opportunities in opportunities, and then they will take action. ……
(End of this chapter)