Chapter 331 Handshake

The Soviet Union only displayed the MiG-23 this time. In the Soviet aviation equipment sequence, there is another more powerful fighter, the MiG-25! This fighter, in the last air battle, once sniped and killed the American early warning aircraft from more than 100 kilometers away! And the vast land of China, like the Soviet Union, needs such a long-range supersonic interceptor!

But China didn't know that this Soviet interceptor had long been improved into the MiG-31, and it was also this model that could launch long-range missiles. Now, the entire NATO is trembling under the pressure of the MiG-31. If China wants to import this advanced fighter from the Soviet Union, it must pay a certain price, such as advanced technology in China's military industry!

We are going to inspect now just to test the waters. If the Soviets agree to let us inspect, then everything can be discussed.

"Okay, since the intention has been reached, we will report to Mr. Deng after we go back and send an inspection team to the Soviet Union for investigation!" said the Minister of Defense.

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There were no high-rise buildings, no noisy streets and endless traffic. In the late 1970s, China had just started its reform and its economic construction was still extremely backward. As the capital of China, Beijing still maintains its original appearance, with courtyard houses everywhere, revealing its ancient characteristics.

"China is an ancient civilization with a long history. At the same time, China has a splendid food culture that has lasted for thousands of years. Many delicious foods are hidden on the streets." Andrei was holding Ekaterina's arm as they walked through the alleys. Ekaterina was holding two big strings of marshmallows in her hands.

If you want to understand a country, you can't get it at their reception. You need to go to the grassroots level to better understand the situation of the country. With the end of China's ten years of turmoil, vitality has been revived everywhere.

"Andrei, the scene here really opened my eyes." Ekaterina said, "Not only the Forbidden City, but even the houses of ordinary families have such historical deposits. You are right, this is an ancient civilization with a long history. Moreover, it has more development potential than countries like Egypt."

"Ding-ling-ling, ding-ling-ling." Just then, a pleasant car bell sounded from the front.

Andre looked up and saw a tall middle-aged man on the street ahead, riding a large 28-inch bicycle with a woman on the back of the seat.

Such scenes were often seen on the streets of China. The 28 bicycles at that time were just like the family cars of later generations. They could carry people and goods. For an ordinary family, owning a bicycle was something to show off.

However, the people riding the bicycles now are quite special. They are both wearing rare sportswear, and the contours of their noses are obviously different from those of Chinese people.

These were two Westerners, and with his pilot's eyesight, Andre could easily see their appearance, and then connected it with the image of someone in his brain.

Bush! The guy riding a bicycle on the streets of China's capital is George Herbert Walker Bush! And the one sitting on the back seat is his wife Barbara Pierce!

In 1974, President Ford appointed Bush Sr. as the director of the U.S. Liaison Office in Beijing. At that time, in his spare time, he liked to ride a bicycle with his wife and travel around the streets and alleys of Beijing. It can be said that Bush Sr. is a person who knows China very well. Moreover, in 1975, he took over as the director of the Central Intelligence Agency, paying attention to global political affairs, and naturally also paying attention to China. Last year, Democratic President Carter took office and replaced a large number of officials. Bush Sr. also temporarily left the government to accumulate strength and prepare to return to politics.

And now, they unexpectedly met the Soviet Union’s mortal enemy on the streets of China’s capital!

Several KGB agents around could not help but make preparations. Although this was China and the public security was very good, they could not completely leave the life of the Soviet general to the Chinese side.

Andrei waved his hand, signaling the agents not to react. Although the Soviet Union and the United States were enemies, this was not a battlefield, but just the streets of a third country. They would not fight to the death. Both sides were civilized people.

At this time, Bush, who was walking on the street, saw several Soviets coming towards him. Suddenly, Bush's eyes flashed with uneasiness. Obviously, he also recognized that the people on the opposite side were all Soviets! Moreover, the guy walking on the street with the woman's hand was the Soviet Major General named Andrei, the guy who made the United States look bad!

Obviously, this was an unexpected encounter that neither side wanted to happen, but since it happened, they could not retreat. This was related to the dignity of the country!

While Bush was thinking, the bicycle continued to pedal mechanically, and Bush was apparently unaware of the stone in the middle of the road.

"Be careful!" Andre shouted and took a step forward.

"Ah..." Barbara was sitting in the back, probably recalling the experience they had a few years ago. She felt sweet inside and was unaware of what was happening in front. When the car swerved, Barbara screamed.

Bush stepped on the brake and put his left leg down to try to hold the car, but at this time, the car had already fallen to the side involuntarily and was about to embarrass himself in front of the Soviets!

"Thank God." Barbara was still in shock. She opened her eyes and saw a young man who supported her. The young man looked very young, and behind him was a girl who was eating marshmallows.

Bush Sr. was embarrassed for a moment. He had not expected that communication would happen in such a situation. His legs were still supporting the car. He turned his head to look at his wife who had not fallen, and then at Andre.

"In China, you must see the road clearly, otherwise, it's easy to fall." Andrei stretched out his hand: "Hello, my name is Andrei, I'm from the Soviet Union."

Facing the hand extended by the other party, Bush Sr. could only helplessly extend his right hand that was used to support the car: "Hello, my name is Bush, and I'm an American."

The two hands were clasped together, and after a slight squeeze, they separated.

Soviets? Barbara only saw that the other person was a Westerner, but she didn't expect it to be a Soviet! Now, almost all Americans hate the Soviets.

"We once shook hands in space. It was a great moment. In fact, as long as we look at the world with an inclusive attitude, the world will be a better place, right, Mr. Bush?" Andre's tone was very gentle.