Chapter 266 Oh no, they are going to run away!
Bakibanov thought for a moment and said, "Seryosha, let's do it according to this plan... I'll arrange a plane for you later, and you should go to Chita immediately and secretly. The governor of Baikal Oblast is one of our people. I'll make the arrangements by phone, and you should prepare in advance."
Seryosha's eyes lit up and he immediately stood up excitedly.
Although he expected Bakibanov to agree, Seryosha was still worried about the possibility.
At this moment, my heart is finally at peace.
Bakibanov continued: "When your father comes out, he will also go to Baikal..."
After making up his mind, Bakibanov showed very high organizational and execution abilities, and quickly arranged things.
Then he thought about it, asked Seryosha, picked up the phone and dialed.
At this moment, the phone at Anaiasna's house suddenly rang.
Ning Weidong reached out and picked up the phone. He immediately recognized that it was Bakibanov's voice and became alert.
Bakibanov said in a deep voice: "Comrade Ning Weidong, your loyalty and wisdom are admirable. Thank you, Lie Ning."
Ning Weidong was secretly delighted, knowing that the matter had been accomplished, and he had further gained Bakibanov's recognition.
If the previous trip to Almaty to meet Bakibanov was just a preliminary impression, it would have broken the deadlock at the time.
This time, Ning Weidong has strengthened his position in Bakibanov's heart.
Loyalty and wisdom are how Bakibanov describes Ning Weidong. These are not just casual words during a meeting, but are earned by Ning Weidong through his actions.
In fact, Ning Weidong’s plan is not complicated.
Since the road to the Far East is blocked, we might as well open up a new one.
If the Far East isn't a good place, move to nearby Baikal.
Chita, the capital of Baikal Oblast, is located on the Trans-Siberian Railway. There is a railway line connected to the original Chinese Eastern Railway that can go directly to Manzhouli.
In terms of transportation alone, Baikal's location and traffic conditions are actually more advantageous. However, due to geographical reasons, Baikal's population and economic conditions are not as good as those of the Far East, so Ning Weidong chose the Far East at the beginning.
At this point, we can only settle for the next best thing.
But there is also a problem, that is, the population of Baikal Oblast is very small. It is close to Baikal Oblast and does not have the population of the Far East, so it is difficult to support the annual sales of 20,000 tons.
However, Ning Weidong had considered this, which is why he deliberately tried to get closer to Khoramov after Kirolev's accident.
Although in the future we will abandon the Suifen-Vladivostok-Blagoveshchensk line and take the Manzhouli-Chita line.
But Ning Weidong has no intention of giving up the Far East market.
Although Yangovich can now use his power to win over most of the people in the Far East, these people are not on the same page with Yangovich.
It was just because of the face of his uncle and little Rokov behind him, plus the huge profits from snatching S vodka from Kirolev.
Once Ning Weidong and Bakibanov reopen their business in Baikal Oblast, the Far Eastern Group, which has missed out on huge benefits, will make a 180-degree turn in its attitude towards Yangovich, whether it is the local faction or the military forces.
After hanging up the phone, Ning Weidong rarely smiled.
This time I came to the Far East, I have been under pressure since the moment I left the country. Now I finally see the dawn of victory.
But now is not the time to be happy. The next step is to get old Kirolev out.
Although Seryosha went to Baikal and Bakibanov had connections in Baikal Oblast, Seryosha was not old enough and had insufficient rank.
This is of course nothing to Bakibanov, but Ning Weidong hopes to have someone he can trust in Baikal.
It is definitely not possible to rely on Seryosha. Old Kirolev is a very good candidate.
Ning Weidong's performance this time is enough to deserve the gratitude of the entire Kirolev family. With this relationship and the binding of interests, the Kirolev family will become Ning Weidong's most reliable ally in Speed Alliance.
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The next day, there was still one day left before the three-day appointment between Ning Weidong and Yangovich.
Ning Weidong ate the breakfast made by Ana Yasna and asked, "Are your mother and elder brother ready?"
Anaiasna said, "I'm ready and can leave anytime."
Ning Weidong nodded: "Buy a ticket to Vladivostok tomorrow."
Anaiasna responded, but she felt a little confused in her heart.
She was aware of the current situation in the Far East. As she was close to Ning Weidong, there was no guarantee that there were people who did not want to see her mother and brother go to China.
She didn't believe that Ning Weidong wouldn't think of it.
He opened his mouth but stopped talking.
Ning Weidong glanced at her and said with a smile, "Why are you worried?"
Anaiasuna lowered her head to avoid his sight and said “hmm”.
Ning Weidong's next words surprised her.
"Find two people and find a way to replace them. Meet me at the airport tomorrow afternoon."
Anaiasna raised her head and instantly understood Ning Weidong's plan. She couldn't help but be overjoyed.
As for how to do it specifically, if Anaiasuna can't even do this well, all those years in Swallow School will have been in vain.
After saying this, Ning Weidong also finished eating, wiped his mouth with a napkin and said, "Don't procrastinate on your side, and don't bring any unnecessary luggage."
Anaiasna pecks at rice like a chick.
After Ning Weidong finished speaking, he went to the guesthouse where Hu Bayi and Wang Ye were staying.
However, he did not come here to meet them. Ning Weidong had already discussed with Hu Bayi and Wang Ye last night, and they would go directly to the airport tomorrow afternoon.
Ning Weidong came to the guesthouse and went to the second floor. Instead of entering Hu Bayi's room, he went to the door of the next room and knocked twice.
After waiting for two seconds, the door opened and it was little Khoramov who answered the door.
Ning Weidong slipped in and closed the door.
There was an old man sitting in the room, smoking a pipe. He had gray hair and a thick beard, and looked 70% like young Khoramov. When he heard the noise, he looked over here with a deep look in his eyes.
"Uncle Khoramov!" Ning Weidong took a few steps forward and stretched out his hands: "I'm so sorry, I should be the one to visit you for the first time."
Old Khoramov smiled and held Ning Weidong's hand: "It's okay, it's okay, we can make up for it in an emergency."
Although he had seen the bad situation before and was ready to completely side with Yangovich, the situation in the Far East changed as Bakibanov decided to open up a second battlefield in Baikal.
Ning Weidong hopes to win the support of Khoramov.
In return, Khoramov would be able to get vodka directly from Chita in the future.
In addition, this time Governor Vlasivo sided with Yangovich, which completely offended Bakibanov.
Although Bakibanov failed in this confrontation, he was still Chernenko's son-in-law. As the first deputy governor, old Khoramov had no hope of overthrowing Vlashvo, but this time he saw a glimmer of opportunity.
By re-aligning himself and joining the Bakibanov line, once Yangovich's plan fails, the route of S Vodka will be changed to Manzhouli to Baikal. By then, Yangovich will have his uncle and can just leave, leaving Vlashvo, which will be old Khoramov's chance.
In fact, it cannot be said that Governor Vlashvo is not cunning. Based on the information he has and the development of the whole incident, there is nothing wrong with his approach. Even in the end, even if it was not Ning Weidong, someone else would most likely choose to cooperate with Yangovich instead of going to great lengths to stick to Kirolev and Bakibanov.
Unfortunately, he met Ning Weidong, a time traveler. He knew that little Rokov was a very powerful person, and he also knew that Qiernen would reach the pinnacle of power in the Speed Union in the next few years.
Eventually the current situation came into being.
After exchanging pleasantries, the three of them sat down.
Now is not the time to waste time, Ning Weidong went straight to the point: "Uncle Khoramov, the most important thing now is to release Uncle Kirolev. Uncle Kirolev plays an important role in the success or failure of Baikal..."
Old Khoramov pursed his lips tightly and said, "This may not be easy. Yangovich has Kirolev in his grip and he may not let go until the very end."
Ning Weidong said: "I know it will be difficult, but I also know you can do it."
Old Khoramov slapped his knee and gritted his teeth and said, "I'll do my best."
Ning Weidong smiled, he knew that old Khoramov was not perfunctory. He had to get old Kirolev out so that he could stay on Bakibanov's ship and make old Kirolev owe him a favor that he could never repay.
After only a few minutes of meeting with Khoramov and his son, Ning Weidong came out of the house and went into the next room as if nothing had happened.
Seeing Hu Bayi and Wang Ye, Ning Weidong didn't waste any words and asked directly: "Are you ready?"
Hu Bayi nodded immediately.
Ning Weidong took off the cotton coat he had been wearing when he came here just now: "Lao Hu, you will wear my clothes and drive to the state government building later."
Hu Bayi and Wang Ye were both stunned, not knowing what Ning Weidong was going to do.
Ning Weidong continued, "Go around the building, then walk around the city and come back in an hour and a half."
Hu Bayi knew that Ning Weidong was deliberately creating confusion, so he said no problem and took Ning Weidong's coat.
"Be careful~" Ning Weidong reminded, and without explaining much to Hu Bayi and Wang Ye, he immediately turned around and left the room, went down the side stairs, and climbed out of the back window on the first floor of the guesthouse.
After going out, he quickly found a bicycle he had prepared in advance nearby.
Putting on a woolen hat that covers his face, he rode his bicycle quickly along the alley behind and arrived at another street.
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The next day, Ning Weidong met Yangovich again at the place where he met him last time.
Because the last meeting was not pleasant, Lieutenant General Taklamov was not present. Only Governor Vlashvo and Kadyrov were present.
Yangovich pushed his glasses, saw Ning Weidong come in, stood up and shook his hand: "Comrade Ning Weidong, three days~ I believe you will give me a satisfactory answer."
As he spoke, because Ning Weidong was taller, he had to look up to speak, and his glasses swayed under the light, creating a reflection that obscured his eyes.
Ning Weidong smiled and said, "I hope everyone will be satisfied."
Then Ning Weidong shook hands with Governor Vlashvo and Kadyrov, and the four of them sat down.
Ning Weidong spoke first: "Three of you, regarding the cooperation, I have a few points to emphasize."
Yangovich smiled and made a "please" gesture in a gentlemanly manner.
Yangovich was in a good mood. Although Ning Weidong did not agree, the so-called "there are a few points that need to be emphasized" was actually a condition.
Since the conditions are there, it’s easy to say.
Ning Weidong said: "First, regarding the profit sharing between us, we must maintain the original 50-50 split."
Yangovich said indifferently: "Of course, I told you last time we met that I can accept the conditions you discussed with Seryosha."
Ning Weidong added: "Secondly, I hope Comrade Kirolev can be released today."
Yangovich frowned, thinking that old Khoramov must have played a role, and he still agreed readily: "Okay, I can call and release him now."
Ning Weidong held up three fingers: "Third, our transaction must be paid before delivery."
Yangovich's face darkened: "Again and again, this is a bit too much~"
Ning Weidong remained unmoved and said, "Trust needs to be built up slowly. We had some unpleasant experiences before, and I need some guarantees..."
After listening to Ning Weidong's words, Vlashvo and Kadyrov also looked unhappy.
Instead, Yangovich, after a few seconds of silence, suddenly laughed out loud: "Okay, I agree to this condition. First the money, then the delivery... I believe you are sincere in cooperating with me."
The other two people present also realized it.
Ning Weidong said: "Of course I will cooperate sincerely. After all, it is something that benefits all of us."
"I wish our cooperation goes smoothly~" Yangovich took four cups from the coffee table, poured wine into them, and pushed them to several people.
Ning Weidong reached out and picked up the cup: "The cooperation is going well~"
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After more than ten minutes, Ning Weidong left, leaving Yangovich and other three.
Vlasiwo was a little worried. His long experience made him subconsciously feel that something was wrong. He frowned and asked, "Do you trust this Chinese?"
Yangovich leaned comfortably on the sofa, crossed his legs and said, "Of course... I don't believe it~"
Vlashvo and Kadyrov were shaken.
Yangovich said, "But does my trust in him conflict with my cooperation with him to make money? Does he have any other choice except cooperating with us? Bakibanov's team went to Baikal. Although they failed to kill old Kirolev, he left soon. The entire Far East... is ours. My Lord Governor, is there anything else to worry about?"
Vlasivo frowned. It sounded reasonable, but the intuition formed by years of experience made him feel uncomfortable.
This is not the feeling you should have when you are about to win.
Yangovich curled his lips inadvertently, and looked down on the old man Vlasivo more and more in his heart.
A cowardly and greedy old man who just sits in his position and does nothing.
As he thought about it, he reached out and picked up the phone next to the sofa: "Hello, this is Yangovich, let old Kirolev go."
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Governor Vlasivo came out from Jankovic's place.
Sitting in the car, I kept thinking about the meeting with Ning Weidong just now and all the things that happened before, and I felt more and more uneasy.
As soon as he returned to the office, he immediately picked up the phone: "Hello, has old Kirolev left? ... I know it was Yangovich's order... Now check where he went immediately, and ~ confirm Ning Weidong's location for me? Immediately!"
After giving the order, Governor Vlasivo inexplicably felt irritated.
A moment later, the phone on the desk rang.
He answered the phone immediately, his face changed drastically, and he shouted, "Oh no! They're trying to escape!"
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(End of this chapter)
