My Realistic Simulation Game

Chapter 244 Impossible, this is absolutely impossible
"Impossible, this is absolutely impossible!"

At Citibank's Moscow branch, Williams looked at the latest intelligence report sent by his subordinates, which listed a series of astonishing acquisition moves by the Far East Group.

His eyes widened, filled with disbelief.

"Where did he get so much money?!"

"How could he possibly have the resources to carry out such a frenzied expansion under the pressure of our lawsuit?!"

"Is this Chinese man crazy?!"

He couldn't understand why this behavior, which defied all business logic, could continue to occur.

The analyst standing nearby looked grave and cautiously replied, "President, according to our verified intelligence, most of Far East Group's acquisitions were made at the initiative of the local government and with strong support, and the terms were incredibly generous."

"and,"

The analyst paused, then pointed to the fund flow analysis in the briefing, "They cleverly utilized the linkage between Far Eastern International Bank and Moscow State Bank."

"Through complex financial operations involving repeated mortgaging and cyclical lending, they obtained a large sum of money from these two banks."

"As the Far Eastern International Bank's branch network expanded wildly throughout the Soviet Union, the massive amounts of ruble deposits it absorbed have now become ammunition for the Far Eastern Group's expansion."

Williams rubbed his head, bewildered: "Could it be... could the Soviet government just stand by and watch? Allow them to so brazenly undermine the foundations of the country?"

The analyst said helplessly, "Governor, let's not even talk about the economic reforms that Gorbachev is currently promoting, which have opened the door to such behavior at the policy level, allowing or even encouraging the 'optimization' of state-owned assets to private individuals."

"Secondly, and more importantly, the Far East Group's methods were extremely sophisticated."

“Some of their acquisitions were in full compliance with the privatization policy promoted by the state, while others were hidden under the guise of normal interbank mortgage lending business, gradually eroding the actual control of these companies in a legitimate and unassailable business manner.”

"Many of the current leaders in the Soviet Union not only failed to effectively control the situation, but instead... were happy to see it happen."

"because……"

The analyst lowered his voice, "Because this in itself, to a large extent, is the 'privatization' outcome we've been pushing for and hoping to see."

Williams was somewhat taken aback when he heard this.

Western capital deliberately pushed for the privatization of the Soviet economy, attempting to open the door to plunder.

Now, a Chinese man has stormed in with even greater ferocity and efficiency, reaping the most lucrative rewards.

This is such a huge irony!
However, Williams also knew that Citibank had not been without its achievements in this wave of Soviet privatization.

On the one hand, they are aggressively accumulating reserves.

They then used these rubles to purchase various corporate bonds, and have already reaped substantial returns.

Furthermore, it is one of the Jewish financial groups.

Citibank's support for local Jewish capital is already taking root and flourishing.

However, their achievements pale in comparison to Qin Yuan's.

He took a deep breath and thought to himself: Fortunately.
No matter how capable that Chinese man was, he could never have foreseen the undercurrents that were unfolding in the Soviet political situation.

It's even less likely that they would know the four futures predicted in that top-secret CIA assessment.

The most important task for Citibank, and indeed the entire Western capital camp, right now is not to get entangled with Far Eastern International Bank on specific projects.

Instead, we should wait patiently for the historic moment when the time is ripe and the overall situation is settled.

at the same time.

In the office of Yakov, the head of the Moscow State Bank, a conversation about the future is also taking place.

“Ekaterina, I must admit, this Qin Yuan is the boldest and smartest businessman I have ever met.”

Yakov made no attempt to hide his admiration: "His game of 'loans for shares' and capital circulation is simply masterful and unparalleled."

"but……"

He paused, then lowered his voice: "This kind of person is either the most successful investment in our club's history, or... one day in the future, he may become our most dangerous enemy."

“His ambition and methods make me uneasy.”

Ekaterina smiled gently: "Yakov, you're overthinking it."

"Do you know why more and more people in the club have gone from being skeptical at the beginning to now recognizing and even supporting Qin Yuan?"

"Because he is Chinese."

“A foreigner on our Soviet soil is like a rootless duckweed; he can’t cause any trouble.” Ekaterina’s tone carried a condescending certainty.

She knew in her heart that if a Soviet citizen displayed Qin Yuan's terrifying skills and abilities, she would definitely not be able to sleep at night, constantly worrying about being attacked.

But for a Chinese person...

She didn't have that worry.

For an outsider to amass and retain such vast wealth in this land, he must find a place to rely on.

And this club, which occupied the pinnacle of power and wealth in the Soviet Union, was the strongest leg he had to cling to tightly.

However, Qin Yuan's current capabilities are enough to elevate him from a mere front man to a core figure of interest.

Of course, all of this could only be established if there were no major changes in the Soviet political situation.

Because their power and their rules are tied to the current system.

And once this fundamental principle is shaken...
Then they really have something to worry about.

Once the reins on this tiger are lost, who else can restrain it?
However, in reality, there is no such concern.

According to her intelligence, the two major powers within the Soviet Union have reached a consensus on concluding a "new alliance."

Both Gorbachev and Yevgeny have agreed that the Baltic states can be allowed to become independent.

Other member states will also gain greater autonomy.

However, they will work together to maintain a new alliance system that is looser than in the past, but still retains the status of a superpower.

Both sides have expressed their agreement on this point.

Even in Kyiv, where the situation was most uncertain, positive signs emerged in early August.

They agreed in principle to sign a new covenant with all member states on August 20th.

To establish a completely new Soviet Union.

With this expectation in mind, many people seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.

Most people got what they wanted.

The constituent republics gained greater autonomy than ever before. In addition to diplomatic and military rights, they became economically independent and could enjoy the superpower treatment they deserved under the auspices of the Soviet Union.

The entire Soviet Union shared a common market, resources, and energy, and worked together for development.

The Baltic states, which had been the most vocal in their protests, were able to gain complete independence and remain undisturbed, which also reduced discord within the Soviet Union.

Yeltsin and the leaders of the major republics stepped into the limelight, completely opening the path to the highest power in the Soviet Union.

The five Central Asian states can continue to enjoy the benefits of the alliance.

Factory directors and newly emerging private entrepreneurs in the Soviet Union also reaped considerable rewards from this privatization reform.

Meanwhile, Western countries witnessed the weakening of the Soviet Union, this giant.

Compared to the past, it is absolutely impossible for them to be of one mind with their ten fingers again.

On the contrary, the opening of the market, the privatization of the economy, and the entry of Western capital will lead to a better future.

It slowly erodes and corrupts this vast nation.

It seems that all of this has satisfied everyone.

Compromise and balance are indeed the most brilliant political art in the world.

It was in this seemingly harmonious and wonderful atmosphere that...

In high spirits, Gorbachev and his family left the power vortex of Moscow and went to the Villa Forros in Kormiya for a vacation, enjoying the rare tranquility on the Black Sea coast.

The sea breeze felt wonderful, and the setting sun bathed the horizon in golden light.

Everything seemed so beautiful and full of hope.

But no one could have imagined that this brief silence was actually the prelude to a great storm.

Because when the vast majority of people are satisfied with the outcome of the compromise, it does not mean that everyone is willing to accept this art of "equilibrium".

In mid-August, gunshots rang out!

boom!
All illusions and pretenses were shattered in that instant!
(End of this chapter)