Chapter 93

" precisely the source of America's strength. America does not force dissatisfied citizens to stay at home but allows them to express their opinions!" New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller said solemnly, "This is something you Soviets will never understand..."

"Having the right to protest is useless. The object of their protests is the government, and your American government is not a government that can truly solve problems. The object of ordinary people's protests is merely a facade designed by you capitalists! A government should at least have the right to mint currency, but your American government does not!" Chekov smiled and said, "Mr. Nelson Rockefeller, you are the second eldest of the Rockefeller family in this generation. According to our intelligence analysis, you have always wanted to prove that your achievements today are not due to the Rockefeller name, right?"

"Your efforts are destined to be futile. Mr. Rockefeller, you cannot deny the convenience the Rockefeller name has brought you all your life. If you were not from the Rockefeller family, you wouldn't even have the chance to prove your abilities. You might not have reached this position, and you certainly wouldn't have the stage to showcase your talents!" As Chekov spoke, he circled behind Nelson Rockefeller and whispered, "If you were born in the Soviet Union, you wouldn't have survived until now! The purges over twenty years ago, your family wouldn't have survived that!"

Nelson Rockefeller stiffened, casting a very terrifying glance at Chekov, then took a few steps back to distance himself from the Soviet KGB general. When Chekov was behind him, Nelson Rockefeller even had the illusion that there was an iceberg behind him! Moreover, the purges mentioned by Chekov indeed frightened Nelson Rockefeller. The Soviet environment was a nightmare for capitalists, a nightmare that would never end.

Khrushchev felt particularly elated for the first time. This time, he didn't have to take the lead himself. Among Soviet leaders, Khrushchev's personality was actually different from most others. Other leaders maintained a serious attitude, whether reading reports or meeting foreigners, leaving a very rigid impression.

But Khrushchev was very enthusiastic about interacting with foreigners. Usually, he would handle it himself, but he never expected that bringing Chekov out for the first time would suddenly make him realize that many situations that required his presence no longer needed him. After all, it always felt a bit strange for the First Secretary to personally handle everything.

"General Chekov, people are different, and they have their own thoughts! The government should not try to control people's thoughts. The American government is not indifferent to issues; it just doesn't manage everything like the Soviet government!" A man with a scholarly air stood up and said.

Chekov looked at this man, who seemed familiar, and since he had an impression, he must be a famous person. He asked, "Sir, may I ask who you are?"

"Director of the Special Studies Program of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Henry Alfred Kissinger!" Kissinger's self-introduction made Chekov's eyes widen. He was a big figure, at least for someone from China, the name Kissinger was more familiar than that of many U.S. presidents.

This man's theories on balance of power, revolutionary states, and limited war had a significant impact on the United States. Chekov had an impulse to pull out his gun and shoot him, but he restrained himself. The stability of the international community during the Cold War exceeded any period in human history. Both the United States and the Soviet Union were giants; the absence of one person wouldn't change anything. The Soviet Union couldn't solve its own problems, and the loser would still be himself! He couldn't rely on assassination as a solution...

"Mr. Kissinger, the form of government is different, so the standards they bear are also different! For the Soviet Union, it is very important to make the people understand the essence of the world. Our attitude towards capitalists is clear: these people have no conscience, and if we don't watch them, they will eventually cause trouble! The pursuit of profit by capitalists is inherent, and since they cannot overcome it themselves, we must help them overcome it! We educate the people to be moral, to trust the government, and to believe in fairness. We provide equal education to everyone, making the people understand the meaning of kindness and cultivating a group of responsible and cultured citizens. No one can say we are wrong!" Chekov smiled at the more than thirty billionaires in front of him, "Americans like to build their nation through hard work, right? I hope that all the social welfare systems planned during the First and Second Internationals will never be used by you Americans! That is socialist stuff; capitalist countries are better off competing with us through the mechanism of competition..."

"America seems to be stronger now, General Chekov. I understand your defense of your ideals, but a poor country challenging a developed country! Do you have such confidence?" Nelson Rockefeller brought up the practical issue, that America was currently stronger than the Soviet Union, and the people were more prosperous.

"It's all temporary. This is another issue I mentioned. You rely on immigration to eliminate the native white population, ensuring the development of whites! This is a very smart move, and the Soviet Union can't learn it!" Chekov first expressed admiration and then said, "However, there is no problem during the development stage. Once America experiences an economic crisis, it can't be guaranteed! According to our Soviet calculations, the U.S. economy lacks much of the vitality it had three years ago! It's time to shear the sheep. I wonder which country you have chosen?"

By this point, the banquet had already begun. Khrushchev raised his glass in a toast and sat at the same table with the billionaires. Since Chekov had already engaged in a verbal battle, Khrushchev did not continue the debate but instead talked about many everyday matters, completing this trip to New York.

In the evening, Nelson Rockefeller, back at Rockefeller Center, relaxed and called his friend Kissinger, saying, "The KGB general next to Khrushchev seems to know a lot about our America!"

"He is said to be the youngest vice-chairman of the Soviet KGB. It seems the KGB is even more terrifying than the rumors suggest! When talking to him, it feels like he knows everything, and it's hard to describe that feeling..." Kissinger nodded in response.

"It's as if he knows everything, and he seems to have known us for a long time!" Nelson Rockefeller also said, quite puzzled.

"We will stay here for one more day, then go to Los Angeles, and then to San Francisco. After that, we will have talks with Eisenhower!" Khrushchev said upon returning to the hotel, "America's agriculture is too advanced. We in the Soviet Union, being in the cold zone, need many things to catch up with them. We have a significant shortage of rubber! Promoting corn on a large scale can solve the agricultural issue, but the rubber problem needs careful consideration..."

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