The liquid represents the capital's tradition. The dinner is not very rich. It is just like a silhouette on the left and right, but every dish is very exquisite.

In fact, it is definitely not to be a guest at the Chief of the People's Government to fill their stomachs. To put it as a joke by Lin Muxun, it is best to eat something to be at the bottom before going to the Chief of the People's Government to attend the banquet, so as not to be embarrassed at the table. Although Yuan Chenhao, Liu Xiaobin and other military and political officials do not need to be so artificial, they have never had a good meal in the Chief of the People's Government over the years. Even if Pei Chengyi treats them, their minds will not be focused on those exquisite dishes.

After the meal was served, Dongfang Wen left the restaurant tactfully and brought it to the door.

Compared with the old capital, all rooms in the new capital are equipped with state-of-the-art anti-eavesdropping devices, and they are considered when designing, which will not make people feel uncomfortable.

Because everyone's mind was not on the food, after Pei Chengyi put down the chopsticks, Yuan Chenhao and Liu Xiaobin also put down the chopsticks.

"At the beginning, I thought about what Lao Liu mentioned repeatedly. I felt that I could not wait until I got the exact information before considering the countermeasures. Pei Chengyi breathed a long sigh and found that both of them were looking at him. He quickly picked up the chopsticks and said, "Don't be too polite, you can't talk about things even if you are hungry, so eat first."

"Old Pei, just say whatever you have. We have nothing to do with it, and we don't have much appetite." Yuan Chenhao said as he took out a cigarette and lit one for Liu Xiaobin first.

“Yes, things are put here, nothing tastes good

He glanced at the two of them. Pei Chengyi smiled and shook his head, and said, "If this is the case, then let's eat and say it."

Yuan Chenhao didn't say much and lit the cigarette. Liu Xiaobin felt a little disgusted, so he changed the cigarette to his left hand, picked up the chopsticks, pretended to pick up a few slices of vegetables into the bowl.

"First of all, I did not doubt or blame the intelligence department. Pei Chengyi vented his breath. He put two slices of boiled beef into Liu Xiaobin's bowl and said. "Although I am not from an intelligence background, I have been dealing with the intelligence agency for decades and have some understanding of intelligence work. As far as I know, there is a problem of lag in any intelligence. In other words, when we have mastered the exact information, the situation is probably very difficult and there is no doubt at all. Although we have made a conclusion on the overall strategy, we have a goal.

It does not mean that we can achieve the goal. To put it bluntly, if the Russian authorities make the most extreme decision, intend to actively respond to external threats and launch challenges with proactive attacks, what should we do? The purpose is very clear. We must defeat Russia, but can we do it? Or, how much price we need to pay to do it? To be honest, I dare not think that we will suffer a great loss in the total war with Russia without being fully prepared."

"If you want to reduce losses, you must be prepared in advance and be fully prepared." Liu Xiaobin said in his heart, the leader of the leader, and followed Pei Chengyi's words.

"It's easy to say, but it's another thing to do."

Hearing Yuan Chenhao's words, Liu Xiaobin paid special attention to Pei Chengyi's expression. Seeing that the head of state did not express his opinion, he also resisted not answering.

"Russian wolfish ambitions are already well known. Even if there is no last year's incident, we will be more careful." Yuan Chenhao paused for a moment, and when Pei Chengyi and Liu Xiaobin turned their eyes, he continued, "In the previous few war plans, we have left reserves for potential threats from the north, with the reserved troops of the army alone being more than 200,000. With the combat effectiveness of our army, even if 200,000 ground troops are not enough to launch an attack, they can defend the border and ensure local security. Of course, predictions alone are not enough, and any military decision-making requires a realistic basis. Since the beginning of this year, we have strengthened our surveillance of the Russian army, especially the deployment and mobilization of the Russian army in Siberia and the Far East. So far, the Russian army has not made any amazing moves.

Yuan Chenhao said this to this point. Liu Xiaobin couldn't sit still.

Although many years ago, after the Military Intelligence Bureau returned to its original position and was mainly responsible to the Ministry of National Defense, Lin Xiaolei, then the Chief of General Staff, tried every means to establish an intelligence department under the General Staff, which was specifically responsible for the Intelligence Affairs Office, and the Bureau was an independent agency, but after Lin Xiaolei left office, the intelligence agency that had just been established for several years was disbanded, and the General Staff lost its independent source of intelligence. It was not until the end of last year that under Yuan Chenhao's insistence, the Military Intelligence Bureau assigned the strategic intelligence branch to the General Staff, to be precise, obeyed the dispatching and command of the General Staff. Because the main work of the strategic branch is to control various technical intelligence and information collection and processing tools including military reconnaissance satellites, strategic reconnaissance aircraft, and spy ships, and obtain strategic intelligence from other countries, especially military strategic intelligence. Therefore, Yuan Chenhao's requirements are reasonable. After all, a large amount of reliable intelligence is required to formulate a war plan.

For Liu Xiaobin, the problem is not that simple.

After Yuan Chenhao asked to obtain the Strategic Intelligence Branch of the Military Intelligence Bureau, Liu Xiaobin bluntly mentioned that the Military Intelligence Bureau is an organic whole, and the lack of any part will reduce the efficiency of collecting and processing intelligence. The Military Intelligence Bureau is the only military intelligence agency in the Republic and the most important intelligence agency in the Republic, weakening the Military Intelligence Bureau. It is equivalent to reducing national security and creating uneasy factors. In Liu Xiaobin's view, if Yuan Chenhao needs reliable intelligence, he can make a request to the Military Intelligence Bureau, and there is no need to establish a separate intelligence agency.

The problem is that Liu Xiaobin's proposition not only did not receive support, but instead made people feel that the military intelligence bureau was too big and it was necessary to curb it.

If that's all, the problem is not serious.

As we all know, after Li Cunxun, the Military Intelligence Bureau was declining. Although Liu Xiaobin was self-reliant and took it as his mission to maintain the Military Intelligence Bureau, and for more than ten years, he had done a great job, which was very impressive and as good as Li Cunxun back then, the Military Intelligence Bureau was declining. What Liu Xiaobin hoped was that he did not want this world's top intelligence agency that had gathered the hard work of generations, and had been involved in the blessings of hundreds of thousands of people and had been fighting for the safety of the country for decades. Before the end of the years, Liu Xiaobin had done a very good job. It was not until Yan Jingyu decided to hand over the strategy to the General Staff that Liu Xiaobin realized that no matter who is the Military Intelligence Bureau could not change his calendar. It was precisely because of this that Liu Xiaobin had the idea of ​​retirement, and Pei Chengyi was able to keep him. In addition to ensuring that he only had one term, he also promised to hand over a complete Military Intelligence Bureau to him before leaving the head of state.

Seeing Liu Xiaobin's expression change, Pei Chengyi knew that Yuan Chenhao had spoken too thoroughly.

"Nothing has taken action before, which does not mean there will be no future." Pei Chengyi pulled the topic back and said, "I invite you here today because the Russian authorities are likely to have made major decisions. Although the specific situation is not clear yet, we have reason to believe that if there were no major changes, the Kremlin high-level meeting would not last for fifteen hours. The biggest change is that Chiliakov took the initiative to make concessions, adopted, and at least partly adopted Jodnovic's proposal, and decided to respond to the challenges with active actions."

Pei Chengyi made the point, so Liu Xiaobin didn't talk much about the well.

Yuan Chenhao did not object to Pei Chengyi's view, because this was also what he hoped to happen.

"My idea is that since you can make a general judgment on the decisions of the Russian authorities, you should be prepared in advance."

"The key is not whether to prepare in advance, but why." Yuan Chenhao seemed a little excited when he saw Pei Chengyi say halfway and turn to an insignificant issue. "We only have two options for enemies like Russia, either take the initiative to attack or passively defend. Any indecision or uncertainty will make the situation out of control. My view is the same. The Russian authorities will never delay the issue of whether to fight or reconcile for a long time.

Several years ago, we received exact information. Russia and the United States signed a secret alliance treaty. Although in our opinion, this is a treaty that is unbinding and very favorable to Russia, as long as this treaty exists, it poses a threat to us. I have always insisted on actively facing threats from the north. I hope to set up a basic strategy as soon as possible so that relevant preparations can be made in advance. In any case, Russia is not a country like India and Japan. More importantly, we cannot defeat Russia with a local war, and we can only defeat Russia in a world war. These two factors determine the characteristics of war against Russia, that is, the sooner it is prepared, the more beneficial it is to us."

Yuan Chenhao finished speaking in one breath, but did not avoid Pei Chengyi's gaze.

Pei Chengyi did not avoid Yuan Chenhao's gaze, but looked up and down at the Army General.

Seeing the two of them being tense, Liu Xiaobin was not nervous at all. This is definitely not the first time Yuan Chenhao challenged Pei Chengyi on this issue. In Liu Xiaobin's impression, when Pei Chengyi was the deputy head of state, he argued with Yuan Chenhao on the strategy of tutling the peace. And every time he ended in vain. Although Pei Chengyi has become the head of state and Yuan Chenhao has also become the chief of staff, the essence of the quarrel has not changed, and the two will not hold a grudge for this. In a sense, Liu Xiaobin still hopes that the two will have a big fight over this matter, and it is best to have a result. Otherwise, they will not be dragged on and argue every time.

"It seems that if we don't explain this matter clearly today, we will feel uncomfortable even having supper." Pei Chengyi smiled and then reiterated, "I also think that the sooner we determine the strategy for Russia, the more beneficial it will be to us. The problem is that we must admit a prerequisite, that is, our number one opponent is not Russia, but the United States. In other words, if there is no United States, is Russia's threat still meaningful? The answer is obvious. When our full-scale war with the United States is about to begin, no matter what Russia is, no matter what big country we are adjacent to, it may become an accomplice of the United States and pose a threat to us. Fortunately, Russia is the only remaining big country around us. Fortunately, Russia is the only remaining big country around us.

After hearing what Pei Chengyi said, Yuan Chenhao had no way to refute it.

"Under this premise, we cannot consider the threat from Russia alone. Pei Chengyi did not take advantage of it. He changed the topic and said, "From the position of formulating strategies, before we figure out Russia's strategic intentions, any decisions of our decisions may have counterproductive effects. To put it bluntly, if the situation is the complete idea that we are now guessing, the Russian authorities are not willing to get involved in the war and just want to benefit. We should not force people too much, and at most they can only deal with possible threats with a stable strategic defense. Do everything possible to keep Russia outside the battlefield, at least before we achieve a decisive victory, and let Russia protect us, not only can we not be able to take an active offensive posture, but also have to maintain restraint on the border issues. Of course, the reality is not the case. At least now it seems that the possibility of the Russian authorities actively participating in the war is much greater, and we can naturally make the opposite decision based on this.

"Head of First Nations" Liu Xiaobin was secretly shocked because he heard what Pei Chengyi meant.

Pei Chengyi suppressed the words of the Military Intelligence Director and said to Yuan Chenhao: "I said before that when we have mastered the exact link, even daylily will have no choice but to sting the liver and prepare for war when possible.

Yuan Chenhao's brows jumped a few times and threw a disbelief Ziguang at Pei Chengyi.

"As you said, I also think that you must not hesitate to deal with an enemy like Russia. The so-called "snakes will not die" and is bitten by a snake. If we are not determined enough, we will definitely be counterattacked. In any case, Russia is a big country and a big country with the tradition of the army. Including its vast strategic depth, rich strategic resources, and relatively powerful war mobilization capabilities, Russia is definitely an opponent that cannot be underestimated. Even if I am not a soldier and have never fought a war, I will believe that the war with Russia will inevitably hurt us.

"Pei Chengyi sighed and continued, "I believe that no matter who sits here, he will try his best to avoid being enemies with countries like Russia. The problem is that when the Russian tanks drive onto the streets of Astana, the choice is no longer in our hands."

"Head of the People's Republic of China, should we discuss this matter with the Deputy Head of State and the Prime Minister?"

"There is no need for this. This is a military decision. Pei Chengyi suppressed his hand. After Liu Xiaobin closed his mouth, he turned to Yuan Chenhao and said, "After going back, prepare for the worst case, but don't arrange military mobilization. After all, with our army's mobility, there is no need to deploy in advance. When the time is ripe, it is not too late to take action. Give me a detailed plan as soon as possible. If there is any problem, you can directly find me or Deputy Head of State Jiao. I have only one requirement. That is, try to be as secret as possible. It would be better not to disturb the Russian authorities."

"Even if the troops are not mobilized, it is unlikely to be absolutely confidential." Yuan Chenhao smiled bitterly and said, "As long as the Russian authorities have many minds, they will closely monitor our country's logistics situation, especially the transportation conditions in the northwest and northeast regions. As long as there is a slight disturbance, they will alarm the enemy.

"I don't want you to make any guarantees, just do your best."

Xi Chenhao nodded and then felt relieved.

"It seems that you can have a safe meal now." Pei Chengyi smiled and called Dongfang Wen in, asking him to take the food to heat up.

After discussing the matter, the appetite of several people has improved a lot.

It seemed that something was wrong. Liu Xiaobin deliberately slowed down half a beat during the meal. Because he was originally a slow person, he did not attract Yuan Chenhao's attention. Interestingly, Yuan Chenhao was a typical impatient person. After eating, he got up and said goodbye.

"First of the People's Republic of China, if there is nothing to do, I will say goodbye."

"Old Liu, I know you have something to say." Pei Chengyi picked up Yuan Chenhao's forgotten cigarette and stuffed it into Liu Xiaobin's hand, "Go to the study room, I have nothing else to do today, let's have a good talk.

Liu Xiaobin nodded and said nothing. He followed Pei Chengyi to the study.

After making tea, the two of them sat on the sofa after the secretary brought the fruit and pastries.

"If I guess correctly, you must be thinking. What did Mr. Wang talk to me and change my attitude in just one day." Pei Chengyi deliberately paused before saying, "You also know that Mr. Wang is the only one. What he said to me is not important. What is important is what we should do. Before you come here, I was thinking. Will it be good for us to drag it down? Two years ago, the answer to this question is very obvious. Now, the answer to this question is also very obvious. Seeking truth from facts, it is not that I want to fight, I am with my

Even if I win a world war, it can only be regarded as the icing on the cake. Not only will my name not be more brilliant in the history of the country, but it may ruin me and be infamous for thousands of years. From the perspective of personal interests, I definitely don’t want to fight this war. But from the perspective of national interests, I have no other choice, or I am worried that if I lead the Republic to meet the most dangerous challenges since the founding of the country, I do not worship personal heroism, but I believe that doing the right thing at the right time is a hero

"First of the People's Republic of China, I understand your thoughts, but." Halfway through, Liu Xiaobin stopped and continued.

"But you can't be too hasty." Pei Chengyi smiled and said, "I thought so before. Good things were hard, and for the final victory, it was nothing to endure for a while. The question is, how long can it be delayed? More and more signs indicate that the war is very close to us and may break out at any time. Maybe you would say that the same has been done in the past few years. It seems that wars may break out at any time. The difference is that before that, the White House lacked a commander who dared to act and acted decisively and sternly. Now, not only does it have such a commander, but also a commander who is proficient in military affairs. To be honest, I am not worried about Russia, but the United States is the one who really worried about me."

Liu Xiaobin sighed, indicating that he understood Pei Chengyi's meaning.

"Is this right? I don't need to make a judgment now. History will eventually prove that Pei Chengyi's eyes stayed on Liu Xiaobin for a few seconds. "It's just that what happened next must be beyond the expectations of many people. You have to help me keep a close eye on it, especially the domestic situation. Any abnormal situation must be reported in a timely manner."

"domestic?"

Pei Chengyi nodded and said nothing more.

After thinking quickly, Liu Xiaobin showed a look of surprise. Pei Chengyi's words showed that he talked to Yuan Chenhao at the dinner table not about his thoughts, but about taking advantage of Yuan Chenhao's eagerness to fight. In other words, in order to achieve his goal, Pei Chengyi once again pushed Yuan Chenhao to the forefront.
Chapter completed!