Gorbachev signed his last presidential decree: resigning as supreme commander of the armed forces and handing over control of the armed forces and the "nuclear button" to Yelikin.
At 19:25 on December 25, 1991, Russia, Moscow, National Television, Central Studio.
Wearing a black suit and looking haggard, Gorbachev walked to the podium surrounded by Yelkin and other Big Three.
There is no reporter here, no outsiders, just cold photography equipment, and a depressing atmosphere so heavy that it makes you breathless.
The three giants looked at each other, and then Yelkin turned his attention to Gorbachev. This big man who had led the alliance through the last period of ups and downs was like a helpless child at the moment, meeting the two for the first time.
At that time, the high-spirited spirit he showed was completely different.
Yelikin felt extremely sad.
The death of the supreme leader of every generation is full of legend, whether sad or joyful. No matter what, Gorbachev will be remembered by history, and his name will be constantly mentioned in the history textbooks of various countries many years later.
Of course, his name was also mentioned together.
Because he will lead this once most powerful country to another peak, and glory will be created in his hands and passed down!
"Your Excellency, the time has come." Yelikin reminded lightly, "We will go out first."
As he spoke, he quietly exited the studio with the other two people, leaving the last time and space for Gorbachev.
After a while, the old Gorbachev coughed heavily, and then turned to the microphone and everyone in front of the TV.
Facing the world.
He spoke.
"In view of the situation that has developed since the establishment of the Commonwealth of Independent States, I have suspended my activities as president. This decision was made out of principled considerations."
"I firmly advocate the independence of the people of all ethnic groups and the sovereignty of the country. At the same time, I advocate the retention of the alliance and the integrity of the country. However, the situation developed along another path, and the policy of dismembering and splitting the country prevailed.
I cannot agree to this."
“I am also troubled by the fact that our people have lost the citizenship of a great country, which will have very heavy consequences for everyone.’
Gorbachev looked serious, but he ended his speech with an optimistic prediction: "I believe that our joint efforts will bear fruit sooner or later, and our people will live in a prosperous and democratic society.
"Everyone, with immediate effect, I will resign as president of the consortium."
A simple sentence that completes an era.
It also opened a new curtain for another era!
At 19:38, the national flag with the sickle and hammer pattern over the Kremlin was lowered, and the white, blue and red tricolor flag was raised on the flagpole.
In front of the color TV, some people screamed, some were silent, some were howling, some were laughing wildly, and some were quickly changing channels, seemingly not caring about these international events.
Gorbachev's declaration was specifically chosen during Christmas, the most important time for Westerners, and kept countless people awake at night.
Kitahara Sosuke, who was also waiting in front of the TV, hugged Qiao Fulin. They were the only ones in the empty living room. This time, even the Kitahara sisters who were his personal guards were pushed away by him.
He wanted to enjoy this joy alone with Qiao Fulin.
Looking at the old man's appearance on the TV, Chino Rin, who didn't care much about current affairs, suddenly felt the body of Kitahara Sosuke hugging him tremble slightly.
She looked up at his profile.
This is the first time.
She vaguely felt Kithara Lily's violent mood swings.
In the past, no matter what major events happened, it was difficult to shake him at all.
Even when he made a bet with the Takeshita family and was forced into a desperate situation, he responded with a smile and no excessive emotional ups and downs at all.
And this time.
Lily Kitahara was obviously moved.
In fact, only he himself understands the taste and feelings of this best.
On the one hand, the biggest stone in his heart was finally settled, and on the other hand, he really witnessed the end of a generation of legends in this era.
In 1992, in his previous life, he would have been a bigger kid who didn't understand current politics at all, nor the changes in the world.
But in this life, after traveling back in time, Kithara Lily was not only deeply involved in it, but also benefited greatly from it.
According to the game, this is a legendary achievement and honor, something that countless people can only dream of in their lifetime.
Because he will definitely be recorded in Japanese history, and may even appear in future textbooks.
It's quite exciting to think about it.
He hugged Qiao Fulin tightly, and the two of them cuddled together without much communication.
On December 26, 1991, the coalition held its last meeting in Moscow and announced that the coalition would cease to exist, marking the official disintegration of the Soviet Union.
At the same time, Alimzhanov announced that the alliance, which had been dominant for more than half a century, would be disbanded, and the representatives would bid farewell to each other and go their separate ways.
At this time, in Chiyoda District, Tokyo, Japan, the sun was shining brightly and there were no clouds in the sky.
"It's sunny after the rain..." Xiao Owada looked up at the blue and clear sky, with an expression of excitement that could not be concealed on his face, "It seems that the weather will be good recently, right, Xiao Oudong-chan?
Yamakawa Xiao Oudong is holding a folder in her hand, wearing an OL uniform suit, and a pair of slender legs wrapped in black stockings. She has a dry short haircut. She has just married Nohara Yuta. She is a young woman for the first time. She is so tender that she can squeeze out water in one fell swoop.
Every movement has a trace of charm and shyness.
Previously, Beihara Oudong promised to give her a big wedding gift when she got married. On the wedding day, she didn't expect that Beihara Lily would directly give her a club!
Since the Kitahara clan club entered the formal stage, although she has been following Kitahara Oudong, Yamakawa Ochino does not hate using her relationship with Kobayashi Kyoko to go through the back door, and she does not want her husband to use this method to get a promotion and salary increase.
Therefore, among the first group of people who followed Kithara Lily, she had the worst time.
This time, Kitahara Securities was established in London, England, with Kyoko Kobayashi as the president, and Yamakawa Ochino as the president of Kitahara Securities’ branch in Osaka. She also officially resigned from the position of Kitahara Sosuke’s personal secretary.
At this time, she and Akatsuki Yamada were invited to attend an internal meeting of the Japan Financial Association, with the purpose of discussing the ownership of the pile of rubles in Japan.
This matter was originally caused by Kitahara Lily. Their Kitahara club was not affected in any way. They came to the meeting naturally feeling nervous and happy.
But she didn't quite dislike the man next to her who kept smiling and flattering Yuri Kitahara. He was only in his thirties, but he looked childish.
"Yes." He said casually, Yamakawa Chinobunzu walked towards the venue.
Looking at her leaving figure, Yamada Xiao smiled coldly and said nothing.