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Just when the world thought that Ukraine was about to return to its original, obedient position, Zelensky pulled off another big move—a visit to Russia.
Chapter 106: You are truly handsome.
The Russia-Ukraine war is scheduled to end in 2028, and as a result, Zesheng will visit Russia in 2029.
This behavior is like Israel asking Palestinians if they are in pain right after the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has ended.
If you were Palestinian, you'd probably want to knock this guy's head off and beat him to a pulp on the spot.
The blatant mockery and unbridled behavior is something no man can tolerate.
However, there are some slight differences here, namely the current situation in Ukraine and the current situation in Russia.
After the end of the Russo-Ukrainian war, Russia's military production could not be stopped immediately, and the newly recruited army could not be released into society instantly. So now Russia is like a giant wielding a sword. It can't defeat Ukraine, which has become part of the Soviet Union and Ukraine, but can't it cultivate good relations with other small countries, such as the Baltic states?
Therefore, during this period, Russia has been under great pressure from all countries around it, except for Ukraine and Belarus.
Previously, whether Russia would attack them was a question mark, but now, looking at the Russian army, fresh from combat experience, they really are capable of taking action. Moreover, through this war, Russia has discovered its survival strategy as a high-latitude nation—it cannot survive without fighting. Therefore, gentlemen, I love war! Here, I'm referring to a controlled war that stimulates domestic military production without causing serious damage to its homeland. Just like what the United States did back then, except Russia is doing it itself.
However, Ukraine is currently a no-go zone for Russia, because they really have the ability to forcefully start Season 3.
Even if Putin didn't welcome Zelensky's visit to Russia, he couldn't openly refuse. After all, Russia has a nuclear neighbor and is waving the Soviet flag. Plus, Zelensky has a tough guy image (he really can tear enemies apart with his bare hands), so he has quite a few fans in Russia. Now that their idol is coming to Russia, given the nature of the Slavic people, they are naturally very welcoming.
Yes, it's outrageous. Zelenskyy can now even threaten Putin's position. Who can blame them when Ukraine and Russia have such a complicated history? As long as the two sides don't forcibly sever ties with history, it's perfectly fine to treat the two countries as one. Especially after Zelenskyy abandoned Ukrainian and switched to Russian after the war, Russians were surprised to find that it seemed like they were going back to the Soviet era.
The Soviet Union was very powerful, and the Soviet Union and Ukraine defeated Russia on the battlefield. Zelensky is an extraordinary person, so as long as the fragments of the Soviet Union regain their former glory, they will become just as powerful. Therefore, Zelensky is fully capable of becoming the President of Russia.
This deduction seems absurd to us, and even more absurd upon closer inspection, but the Slavs find it perfectly reasonable.
Or, to put it another way, this is the classic Tsarist ideology: we don't care who the Tsar is; we just want a strong Tsar to lead Russia to greatness again.
After some deliberation, Putin decided to welcome Zelensky's visit to Russia. The reason was very simple: Russia could not really abandon Ukraine, much less push Ukraine, which was now able to challenge him, to the side of the European Union.
NATO is indeed defunct now, but France and Germany are thinking of dominating it. Haven't you seen how Germany's military spending is increasing at an increasingly rampant rate? It's obvious they have ambitions to dominate.
It seems that every German harbors a copy of "We Are Fighting" in their heart.
Since they've already tried twice, and things don't happen more than three times, they have one more chance to try.
The previous two failed attempts were ultimately due to the low level of participation and support from other European countries. After experiencing so many messy and abstract issues, the EU is now willing to try to unite. It's hard to say to what extent it can achieve this, but it is at least the EU's most likely opportunity since World War II.
The power vacuum created by the US withdrawal has led many to believe they have an opportunity to advance further.
There's no way around it; the entire European Union is just too eager to make progress.
In this situation, Russia naturally cannot remain unaffected and must find a way to unite the forces around it. Putin had also read Mao's Selected Works and knew that he should unite all forces that could be united. However, the Russians' style of doing things made this unity somewhat ridiculous. But they also knew that they could not kick away the opportunity that was offered to them.
To the astonishment of the world, Russia welcomed the guests from Ukraine.
When Zesheng's private plane landed at Moscow International Airport, the area outside the airport was already crowded with people. Many Russians wanted to see the steel leader of Ukraine, including some assassins.
Who made Zelensky's purges in Ukraine lead to their families being thrown into the Dnieper River to swim underwater? These remaining people had only one thought: even if it was a one-for-one exchange, they wanted to kill Zelensky.
So, just as Zelensky was about to take the stage to give his speech, the assassin appeared.
Then the scene turned into Zelensky's personal performance show.
The moment the assassin threw the bomb, Zelensky threw his microphone, smashing the improvised explosive device before it detonated. He then leaped into the crowd, pinning down the assassin. As the assassin's accomplice drew his gun to retaliate, Zelensky grabbed him by the neck and slammed him to the ground. Simultaneously, he turned and kicked another assassin a hundred meters away, striking him in the chest. Then, in full view of everyone, he ripped him in half.
The scene was extremely bloody and the process was incredibly brutal. The surrounding people were covered in blood, and even the KGB were shocked.
However, after a brief silence, the crowd erupted in deafening cheers.
"Hurrah! Hurrah! Hurrah!"
To people from other countries, this scene was utterly incomprehensible and terrifying; they wanted to drag the body away immediately!
But for Russians, this scene was so manly, so tough, so steely—it was the perfect little dad of our dreams! We love this kind of tough guy, and we only admire real men!
At this moment, Pu Gou, who was standing next to him, seemed a little reserved and embarrassed. When Ze Sheng, covered in blood and with half of his intestines still in his shoulder, walked back to the podium with a smile, he said: "I'm sorry to have shown you some restricted images, but you all saw that these terrorists struck first. President Pu Gou once said that if you see terrorists, even in the toilet, you should drown them in the toilet. I just learned from this spirit."
Then Pu Gou was in an even more awkward situation.
After all, he had never done such a thing, but Zelenskyy tore three terrorists apart on the spot and protected the safety of everyone present, instantly becoming a Russian hero.
Zelensky, whose popularity had soared, thus began his journey in Russia.
That evening, the Slavs' traditional activity was "kaimen" (a form of entertainment).
The Slavic drinking culture is at play, and Russia will be looking to regain its footing at this banquet. Don't forget, Zelensky is Jewish; how could he possibly outdrink us Slavs? Watch me rout him in no time!
Then the next day, Pu Gou didn't go to work.
Not only did Putin not go to work, but a bunch of high-ranking Russian officials also took the day off the next day. According to insiders, the night before last, Zelenskyy engaged in a heated debate with a group of experts, speaking with a Slavic accent and displaying exceptional drinking skills and a high alcohol tolerance. Before exchanging toasts with Putin, he had already defeated the entire Russian General Staff.
Pu Gou, who rarely gets drunk, was completely drunk and couldn't tell which way was up. At first, the two were chatting and laughing, but later they became arm in arm, calling each other "brother," "Come on," and "Hey, I'm having a hard time," pouring their hearts out to each other.
Although it was a great pity not to see that scene, it must be said that after the banquet, Zelensky successfully gained the respect of the entire Russian high command as a former Jewish comprador and now a Red Army fighter. Even Shoigu began to treat him with great courtesy.
The way they farmed up these favorability achievements is absolutely amazing.
When the closed-door exchange began, Zelensky's first words made Pugo uneasy.
"History has proven that Russia and Ukraine share both prosperity and adversity. So the reason I came to Russia this time is actually for one thing: shouldn't our two countries have a deeper exchange of feelings, just like Belarus and Russia?"
After hearing this, Pugu was stunned for a moment before asking uncertainly, "Is this your idea, or the idea of the whole of Ukraine?"
Zelenskyy said with great confidence: "My ideas are Ukraine's ideas, and my path is Ukraine's path."
Ah, how dazzling! Is this the kind of brilliance only true rulers possess? It's blinding!
At that moment, Pu Gou was a little envious and jealous of Zelensky. When would he be able to truly achieve such a one-man rule within Russia? Although Russia has a vast territory, its population is only 1.44 million. Compared to China's 1.4 billion, it's practically a joke, even smaller than the United States. In terms of the size of the country, the difficulty of governing it is actually only at the level of the United States.
Of course, to say that no country has a higher degree of centralization than Russia is pure nonsense, but we can't compare how bad it is.
Zelensky's influence in Ukraine is the level that Putin truly aspires to.
The atmosphere became noticeably more heated afterward. Ukraine wanted to be like Belarus, which meant it wanted to integrate with Russia. Regardless of how true Zelensky's words were, as long as he said it and started to act on it, it would be more beneficial than harmful to Russia. No Slav could refuse the land of Kievan Rus', the birthplace of the Russian Empire.
Pu Gou was no exception; in fact, he was even more eager for this matter to succeed.
Ukraine ultimately became part of Russia, which fully proves that the previous war was the right thing to do. It was this war that woke Ukraine up, and Putin's current Russian leadership can certainly say that.
Most importantly, Zelensky.....
Yes, Pu suddenly realized that the young (compared to the average age in politics) Zelensky was handsome and refined, and that he had found his perfect successor!
Section 107: An Unforeseen Path
Whether Pu Gou likes it or not, he has to face the reality that he is already 75 years old.
Biological lifespan is an insurmountable obstacle for him. Although he admires those with superhuman abilities, in the short term, humanity's current technological level is insufficient to utilize the power of those with superhuman abilities for the purpose of extending life.
What? You mean blood transfusion?
Oh my god, don't forget that superhumans are filled with superhuman power, which is poison to ordinary people, an incurable poison. Giving this directly to an ordinary person, are you worried that they won't die fast enough and want to send them on their way quickly?
The reason why Qin Shan pursues the extraordinary for all is that the barrier between the extraordinary and ordinary people has become so exaggerated that even basic technologies such as medical concepts are vastly different. What the extraordinary can enjoy are dangerous items that ordinary people should keep at a distance.
If this path becomes impassable, how many years does Pugo have left?
To put it bluntly, even if God allows him to live to be a hundred, is it possible for him to rule until he's a hundred?
Reaching Biden's age would be the limit. Even if Trump wanted to govern for a hundred years, he wouldn't have the energy to deal with the ever-changing international situation, and now he has no successor.
The biggest problem with strongman politics is the lack of a successor. Perhaps there will be one in the future, but right now, Putin cannot see that future, and his time is running out. If something happens to him, Russia's future will become a question mark.
Russia is a country where only the strong survive.
In contrast, Zelensky is a typical young man, an extraordinary individual with outstanding abilities, and he actively shows friendliness towards Russia. Although the path he takes makes Russian oligarchs shudder, he is not foolish or senile when it comes to national interests.
The current situation in Russia, the current situation in Ukraine, and the possibilities for the future.
Oh, by the way, Belarus is facing the same problem. Lukashenko, the Grand Prince, is only two years younger than Putin. When Putin felt he couldn't hold on any longer, Grand Prince Lukashenko obviously wouldn't last much longer either.
Both men are legacies of the Soviet era, and even the most precious legacies for their respective countries. A century from now, where will this nation, pieced together from the fragments of the former Soviet Union, head?
The remnants of the old era banded together for warmth in the new era and found their own path, but their captain has gradually grown old.
But now, history has presented Pugu with a magical possibility, one that is entirely acceptable to the Slavic mind.
I think Zelensky is quite handsome.
At first, Pugo was startled by his own idea, but after actually meeting Zelensky and having in-depth conversations with him, a fire was ignited in Pugo's heart.
Perhaps, possibly, maybe, this is another great opportunity for Russia, and even for the entire Slavic people!
Compared to the two elderly men, Zelensky is 51 years old this year (in the novel it is calculated to 2029, in reality, who knows if he can live past this year, (▽)r). Because of his awakening of superhuman power, Zelensky looks very young, definitely in his prime, like a young man in his twenties.
Fairy Yunmeng once said that as long as one becomes a superhuman, one can live to at least 120 or 130 years old. It is normal for ordinary superhumans to live to 200 years old (sixth level) (the lifespan limit for superhumans below the high level is 220 years old), and they will be full of energy until death. In other words, Zelensky's vitality can allow him to govern efficiently for at least 50 years!
I'm so envious, so incredibly envious! But since I don't have one myself, I desperately hope I could have a successor like that. I never had the chance before, but now...
Of course, Russia also has superhumans, and they can be trained. But where are there so many such cases in Putin? Besides, what makes a superhuman superhuman is primarily their physical attributes. You've laid the foundation, but emotional intelligence and intellectual intelligence need to be cultivated. You might have good physical attributes, but your talent might not lie in those areas. It's like how Einstein couldn't outmaneuver seasoned veterans in politics. Einstein's brain was certainly brilliant, but high-level politics is a high-stakes game. Once you reach that level, talent is everything. If you don't have enough talent, you'll at best be a powerless puppet. History has proven this countless times.
Choosing such an extraordinary individual is no less difficult than asking a regular player to pull an UR character in a single draw right now, but Zelensky is readily available, and this young man has already proven himself through a series of brilliant victories and real performances.
The Slavs, who admire strong people, really like this Ukrainian actor-president.
In the past, this was a joke; now it's admiration.
Now Zelensky actually wants Ukraine and Russia to integrate, to come up with a plan similar to "one country, two systems." Although it is not the close integration of the Soviet Union, for Russia, this is already a huge victory that was unimaginable in the past.
Our southern neighbor operates under the "one country, two systems" principle, so why can't we, Russia, do the same?
Compared to such a small concession, no Russian leader could refuse the integration of the most important fragments of the Soviet Union, incorporating the birthplace of the Slavs into the map of Russia, and restarting the process of assimilation and integration.
If it really works out, then Zelensky can be groomed as his successor.
After thinking about this, Pugo became much more enthusiastic during their private meeting, even taking the initiative to joke. Zelensky joined in, and the two, who were originally mortal enemies, were now as close as old friends. The secretary in charge of taking notes forgot her job, and other Russian officials gradually lost control of their expressions.
Was it because I got out of bed in the wrong position today, or was I simply not fully awake?
Pu Gou's emotional change was quickly noticed by Tirpitz, who was remotely controlling Ze Sheng, and he immediately informed Qin Shan.
As someone who had been through it all, Qin Shan understood Pu Gou's mindset after a little analysis.
"The old president has taken a liking to Zelensky."
"He's over seventy years old!" Bei Zhai exclaimed in shock.
"What I meant by 'looking at someone' was to make them my successor, not to go out of your way to be a good friend. What are you thinking?"
"Pu Gou and Ozawa, this combination feels really strange."
In any case, Bei Zhai finds it hard to imagine how these two came to accept each other.
"The one he actually approves of is not Zelensky."
Others thought Zelensky had an epiphany, but only Qin Shan knew that Zelensky had long been a puppet, and the person responsible for manipulating and managing him was Bei Zhai. So, this was actually a Russian president who thought a German ship girl could be his successor.
No problem, Catherine II was also German (Prussian), this is a cycle of history (thumbs up).
Just as the French prefer foreign leaders, the Russians have a similar tradition (I'm sure of it).
Or rather, the relationships between European royal families are inherently a tangled mess; just look at the hemophilia chart to see for yourself, tsk tsk tsk.
Although Qin Shan felt a bit sorry for Pu Gou as a candidate, from another perspective, he had essentially latched onto the coattails of superhumans, specifically a high-level group of superhumans that was currently unique on Earth. This was equivalent to buying Russia, and even the potentially resurrected Soviet Union, a long-term, absolutely secure meal ticket.
It is believed that the Slavic people of the future will be grateful for this great decision and will actively participate in this great undertaking.
Anyway, Qin Shan wouldn't give them any other choice. They'd already gotten on the bus and still wanted to jump off? Then they'd only be thrown into the sea by the helicopter.
The next day, when Pugo and Ozawa appeared on the news together, their relationship had clearly improved a lot; they even shook hands and hugged warmly, as if the shadow between Russia and Ukraine had simply passed.
Of course not. Don't forget that there are also opposition factions within Russia against Putin. According to them, the entire war was like a comedy written, directed, and acted by Putin himself for the sake of his own power, and everyone else was just a clown!
But these dissenting voices are meaningless, because the Russian government is giving them money.
On the issue of compensation for wounded and killed soldiers, Russia provides ample compensation, regardless of whether they are missing or killed in action, they are paid according to the standards for those killed in action. Even captured soldiers are given jobs upon their return, which is completely unlike the clever approach taken by the United States.
In addition, the war has spurred a different kind of economic prosperity in Russia. Russia is not short of jobs at all. After all, through the war, many countries have been surprised to find that NATO weapons, which have been touted as being invincible, are not exactly invincible against Maoist equipment on the front lines. They are simply beaten into a rout.
As a result, Russian equipment is now very popular in the international arms market. In addition, Russia's military production capacity has also increased, leading to a boom in the international arms trade. Even the East and West sides of the United States during the Civil War have begun to use some Maoist equipment, although the Maoist equipment will certainly contain Chinese components.
The monopolistic production in the intermediate links has created a situation where everyone is involved and we are everywhere. China's supply chain layout has been proven on the battlefield, and its production capacity has been released. Now we are living a very comfortable life.
Of course, an important reason for this is that many middlemen who acted unfairly in the distribution process were eliminated by the avengers arranged by Qin Shan. Look at the 90% update coverage of the wealth rankings in China. In order to survive, Ma Yun and Pony Ma handed over 90% of their actual assets to the state. Only after the state carried out strict downward distribution did the overall situation in the country stabilize.
Although there may be some petty theft during the redistribution process (such as marginal benefits in the gray area), major corruption has disappeared. After all, Qin Shan has been observing in secret, and Beizhai's big data monitoring is coldly analyzing all the data, ready to send out the Avengers to clean up at any time. In any region where corruption occurs, if the central government does not execute all the direct beneficiaries of the local area, then it will not only be them who die.
Reasoning may not be understood by everyone, but the issue of life and death is easy to understand.
What? You're saying some people don't understand?