Chapter 8, Shelley's Proposal

Although this conference room is not small, the air has become heavily smoky after being exposed to more than twenty people. However, Xie Lieping remains oblivious to this situation, casually taking out a cigarette and personally demonstrating what it means to be a role model in front of his subordinates. With chairmen like Xie Luof and other bureau directors present, the atmosphere is naturally even more relaxed.

Our Fourth General Bureau has just been established, and many domestic networks are still blind spots! However, we still need to cooperate with the Red Navy to ascertain global shipping routes and the hydrological characteristics beneath the surface! This makes our work extremely difficult!" said Major General Kikonov, the director of the Traffic Management Bureau, somewhat awkwardly. "The highway networks in various cities and the domestic railway network already require a significant amount of manpower, and these can be resolved! However, understanding the hydrological characteristics of global waters is very challenging, especially considering that our Red Navy is still at a disadvantage compared to Western navies..." The highway networks in various cities and the domestic railway network already require a significant amount of manpower, and these can be resolved! However, understanding the hydrological characteristics of global waters is very challenging, especially considering that our Red Navy is still at a disadvantage compared to Western navies...

Since the very first day of the establishment of the Soviet Union, it has faced challenges from powerful enemies one after another. The Foreign Intelligence Service naturally occupies the position of the first bureau, and apart from the domestic counterintelligence agency, neither Shelov nor others have any objections to this. This also reflects a respect for the work of the first bureau

After some discussion among the group, Shelkov turned the pen in his hand and said, "Comrade Sakhatovsky, currently in Iraq; the two factions seem poised for an imminent clash. I personally suggest instigating war, as it is only in a state of war that the consciousness of the masses can be awakened. This is the only way to harness the organizational strength of us communists. Therefore, my recommendation is to vigorously support the Iraqi Communist Party"

"Comrades have never been so united throughout the year!" exclaimed the Director of the Secret Police, Alexei, in a long voice. "Can't you leave us with a good impression, little Yuri?"

Comrades, what are your views on the work of the First General Bureau? You may express them now! Tomorrow is the plenary meeting, and it is best not to bring some questions to the surface!" After listening to the report from beginning to end, Xie Lieping frequently signaled to his subordinates.

Sherlov was about to retort when he was interrupted by the sound of a door opening. Two individuals entered, one after the other. The person in front had a prominent forehead, and his distinctive hair unmistakably identified him as Alexander Nikolayevich Sherepin, the current Chairman of the National Security Council. Following him was Major General Sakhatovsky, the head of the First Chief Directorate of the Foreign Intelligence Service, which is ranked first internally.

Comrade Gikonov, do not complain about the difficulties of work; every department's work is extremely challenging!" said Sherepin lightly, then turned his gaze to the other bureau directors and asked, "Although the work is divided by departments, I believe some of your beneficial experiences can certainly be shared...

Iraq is currently in a state of quasi-civil war, where even a minor conflict can immediately provoke a fierce battle between the two factions. The political forces in Iraq include parties and religions, Arab nationalists, and Western bourgeois forces. The Soviet Union, in name, should still support the current government, but can secretly provide substantial support to the Iraqi Communist Party.

Then I will briefly mention! General Sakhatovsky said calmly as he looked around, "We are using Egypt as a base to radiate our power in all directions. Currently, we have established very good alliances with some local forces in Sudan, Syria, Iraq, and Algeria. Among them, the French African Command and the Middle Eastern Command, in addition to exerting significant effort, our presence in Egypt is currently the most stable. Sudan and Iraq can be prioritized as key development areas"

Dongdong... With a contemplative expression, Sherlov thought for a moment and said, "I believe Comrade Kikonov has ample energy to address the issues within the country. I would like to discuss the collection work regarding global maritime areas and water pattern characteristics"

Good, Yuri's suggestion is excellent! The ocean fleet will be established immediately. We can proceed to collaborate with the German Democratic Republic to acquire ocean-going vessels and merge with shipbuilding companies. Let's reach out to Greece and Italy! We will accomplish this through multiple channels!" Shcherbin immediately endorsed Shcherlov's proposal.

Today, let us first convene to focus on discussing the issues we have encountered over the past year. "" Xie Lieping cleared his throat and swallowed hard, a difficult task due to the aftereffects of excessive smoking, though he himself did not mind. "" As everyone knows, our work not only requires us to guard against the infiltration and subversion of internal and external enemies, but also to provide protection for the country's economic development. Now, I would like to invite Comrade Sakhatovski, the director of the First General Bureau, to speak on this matter.

It is indeed reasonable to say that, however, it feels quite strange for a chief of the KGB secret police to speak so boldly. If there are indeed differences in reputation within the KGB, the Main Directorate for State Security undoubtedly ranks at the top, to the extent that some uncritical individuals have come to regard the Main Directorate for State Security as the sole function of the entire KGB, when in fact, it is merely one of the more than twenty directorates within the KGB.

On one side, if Shcherbina did not finish hearing a question and felt that it was very important, he would have the secretary next to him take note of it, so that it could be mentioned when reporting to Khrushchev

I have decided to establish a training camp in Azerbaijan. As for the specifics, I will consult with your Military Administration and Border Defense Bureau after the New Year! General Sakhatovsky spoke confidently, clearly also preparing to make significant moves in Iraq

The method proposed by Shelov cannot be considered original, as it is essentially a tactic that the Soviet Union began to employ after sixty years. During the Cold War, the Soviet Union's deep-sea fishing fleet was also a dominant force in global oceans, causing considerable frustration for the U.S. Navy, which often found itself trailing behind. If even the U.S. Navy had no means to counter such deep-sea fleets, ordinary countries would simply be bullied to death by Soviet fishing vessels

Just a suggestion!" Sherlov humbly continued, "My recommendation is for the Traffic Management Bureau and the Maritime Department to collaborate, either through mergers and acquisitions or by constructing their own fleet, striving to establish an ocean-going fleet within three years. Under the guise of deep-sea fishing, we should delve into major oceanic regions worldwide, utilizing sonar and other technologies to ascertain the conditions of the fishing areas while simultaneously conducting our catch. Upon returning home, we can make necessary adjustments! This way, we can accomplish the exploration of global oceanic regions while also allowing our people to enjoy delicious seafood. After all, we are a cold-climate nation, and our people need to experience the diverse flavors from around the world... This way, we can accomplish the exploration of global oceanic regions while also allowing our people to enjoy delicious seafood. After all, we are a cold-climate nation, and our people need to experience the diverse flavors from around the world...

Please Comrade Shelov share your thoughts! Major General Gikonov should not be underestimated just because he is a junior colleague by more than ten years. Although Shelov is quite young, his contributions to the KGB surpass those of any director.

After Major General Sakhatovsky concluded his speech, one by one, the directors from the Domestic Counterintelligence Agency began to report on their departments' achievements and the issues they encountered this year, including the elimination of Bonapartist elements by the Military Administration Bureau, the specific responsibilities of the Transportation Administration Bureau, and the organizational structure of the garrison troops under the Secret Police Bureau among others