In an ordinary residential area in Almaty, a Khrushchev building with some years was bought, and then many Chinese people moved in one after another.

Some of them speak proficient Russian, while others are not even speaking Mandarin well, but everyone has one thing in common, that is, their faces are shining with shrewd eyes.

However, among these "gold rushers" who came actively or passively, there was a room where the residents performed quite abnormally. They could even be said to be completely blind to those opportunities to make money and even "stayed" in a foreign country.

The one who made the idea was a young man who had a Northeast accent when he listened to his speech. He was surrounded by two very talented assistants, one of whom was quite proficient in Russian. But they didn't see them reaching contact with Kazakh officials, nor did they find ways to sell their goods.

The young man either stayed in the room and was missing all day long, or he was walking around the market in Almaty with his assistant. Over time, all kinds of gossips were spread. Some people even fell in love with the assistant who was fluent in Russian and wanted to spend a lot of money to poach people.

Who would have thought that when the Soviet Union was still alive, Russian translators just took a bite of public meal. On the contrary, Su Dongpo, who could shout a few words of "Hara's Whistle" became talents?

Like this assistant, a Russian master who is mistakenly considered a Kazakh native, is now in the market with no price.

"This is the most famous Gent on Navoy Street in Almaty. Mr. Hu comes and try it!"

Kakel, who has a slightly Central Asian personality and a deep facial features, skillfully cut a sausage into slices with a knife and then placed it on a plate filled with Beshbarmak.

Beshbarmak is the Kazakh version of hand-grabbing lamb, while Gent uses lamb and calf meat with creamy horse sausage. After getting used to this Central Asian diet, it has a unique exotic style.

Navoy Street is the most famous food street in Almaty. After Hu Wenhai became familiar with the Kazakh diet, he tasted some of them.

After taking a few bites, he frowned and put down the spoon.

Russian translator Kakel was a little stunned and slowed down his hand at cutting vegetables: "What, isn't the food today going to match Mr. Hu's appetite?"

"No, Brother Carkel, don't get me wrong."

Hu Wenhai shook his head quickly, but couldn't help but take a breath: "I've eaten beef and mutton for almost half a month, and I have some oral ulcers..."

Although Northeastern people are also a big meat eater, the portion and taste of Northeastern cuisine are also very distinctive. However, after eating Kazakhstan cuisine, which is full of beef and mutton every half month, there were still some physical problems.

Hu Wenhai was a little overwhelmed with the heat and bad breath.

"There is no shortage of arable land around Almaty? Why is the supply of vegetables still so difficult?"

Hu Wenhai has also visited many places in Almaty during this period, and the Grand Bazaar is of course the focus of research. The food supply in Almaty is not serious for the time being. Various beef, mutton, and even pork can be bought.

In addition to meat, there are also many kinds of pickled pickles and dried fruits. However, the only fresh and diverse vegetables have become quite precious foods here.

Similar to Europeans, fresh vegetables are quite expensive, but they can’t afford to eat meat. However, Europeans cannot afford to eat vegetables. This is because artificial is expensive and the land is used to grow cash crops, which is a happy and wealthy disease. However, Kazakhstan’s land area is at least 30,000 mu per capita. After Su Dongpo, artificial intelligence has been extremely cheap, so why can’t they eat vegetables?

Kakr is a Kazakh from Qinghe. After retiring from the army, he returned to his hometown and was one of the first local cadres to come into contact with Kazakhstan. Of course, he knew Hu Wenhai's problem very well.

"Almaty is surrounded by traditional agricultural and animal husbandry production areas, and of course there will be no shortage of arable land." Kakel smiled bitterly and nodded and said, "But the total population of the entire Almaty, including the surrounding jurisdictions, is less than two million."

"Unlike Europe's inability to eat vegetables because it is too expensive, Kazakhstan is because of its too small population. Not only is there a problem with the supply of vegetables, but in fact, in the economic structure of the Soviet Union, all the product supply cannot be satisfied by itself except livestock and oil."

"Um……"

Hu Wenhai touched his chin, which was already a little stubborn, and nodded in a clear way.

If he hadn't learned about Almaty closely from his own eyes, he wouldn't have believed that this was actually the truth.

I have long heard of the Soviet Union's internal persistence in industrial division of labor, but after all, there is no accurate understanding. Only during this period of time did Hu Wenhai truly realize what the collapse of the Soviet Union mean to Kazakhstan.

The China Railway to Alasan Pass was opened to traffic in 1990, and trade between China and Kazakhstan has just begun. The survival needs of Kazakhstan are inseparable from the Soviet Union - or Russia's industrial products supply.

In the daily diet of Kazakhstans, the intake of green vegetables mainly relies on canned food, and there are very few local fresh vegetables, which is also a reflection of this division of labor. In the past, when the Soviet Union was able to play a role, of course, there was no problem, but now Russia is unable to take care of itself, and the Kazakhstans are unable to continue on the dining table.

Nazarbayev's full reversal to Russia was both a political consideration and a helpless move.

If this is not the case, the current situation of Kazakhstan's three north-south directions and lacking east-west railways will probably not be able to afford canned peas sooner or later.

After figuring this out, Hu Wenhai had a vague idea in his mind. He simply threw down the spoon in his hand, then picked up the pen and quickly wrote down the flash of thoughts on the tablecloth.

...

Until the summer temperature in Almaty began to cool, Hu Wenhai finally waited for the news he had been looking forward to.

At the 14th National Congress just held in China, a figure who could be said to be "very young" appeared in the front row of the conference.

It is not without ministerial-level leading cadres in China who are 54 years old. However, Fu Zhihuan is still too dazzling to serve as the head of an important department such as the Ministry of Railways at such an age.

But such a result can actually be said to be without suspense.

From Zhuzhou Institute to the Chief Engineer, a series of railway speed-up technologies, including electric locomotives, 10,000 tons of heavy load to railway communications were solved. Then, he went down to Shengjing Bureau to carry out business and promote railway freight reform, and finally pulled a ticket to the bureau to carry out large loans and heavy load transformation. Fu Zhihuan's resume can be said to be quite satisfactory. From the day the Daqin Line was officially opened, anyone who was a little sensitive to the situation knew that this position was already his possession.

The only difference is that when will Fu Zhihuan sit on his butt and lowers his back.

However, in recent years, with the huge profitability of Baixiu Line and the comprehensive integration of the entire Bohai Rim Railway section with the Dongfeng Express System, Fu Zhihuan's expected date for this step has been continuously advanced.

In September this year, the old leader of the Ministry of Railways took the initiative to step down due to physical reasons. So, no surprise, a young figure finally appeared in the first three rows of the conference.

Well, 54 is really very young in this position.

With Fu Zhihuan's age, if he could not take another step, it would be possible to sit in this position for ten years in one go. And if his railway development can still maintain its current growth rate during his tenure, it is not impossible to take another step.

Age not only means working years, but also means authority at work. Fu Zhihuan took this step and, as a close partner, Hu Wenhai's pattern here has immediately reached a higher level.

A lot of work and plans can finally be truly advanced.

By late October, the autumn wind had already brought news of winter. Hu Wenhai lived in Kazakhstan for more than half a year and finally welcomed a long-awaited guest.

"This is Comrade Liu Shuguang, who is preparing to serve as the general manager of the newly established China Railway Northwest Bureau Group."

"No need to introduce Manager Liu, I have long been famous!"

Hu Wenhai looked at the familiar face of the visitor with some surprise, and asked in confusion: "Don't Manager Liu take over the position of Shengjing Bureau this year? Why did he come to Kazakhstan?"

"I just don't say secret words anymore. Secretary Fu personally ordered my general." Liu Shuguang didn't seem to have much burden and said openly: "The conditions in Almaty are much worse than Shengjing, but I am confident that I can get it up, so I came!"

"Okay, okay!" Hu Wenhai looked up and down at Liu Shuguang, and understood the subtext in his words.

The Shengjing Bureau is following the steps. Although the conditions are good, he cannot show his ability. Since Liu Shuguang has confidence in himself, as long as Kazakhstan opens up the situation, he will of course receive far more treatment than the steps when he goes back.

If you have been rooted in Kazakhstan for a short time, it will definitely not work. This is the advantage brought by Fu Zhihuan in terms of age. If the person above is an old man who has been there for a few years, how dare Liu Shuguang bet on this ticket?

"Since I'm here, I'll introduce you to the situation first."

Hu Wenhai was extremely satisfied with the people arranged by Zhihuan. Liu Shuguang, in terms of his resume, ability or personality, was simply tailor-made for the opening of the major artery of the railway in Kazakhstan. With such an iron-fisted figure promoting this plan, he was somewhat relieved.

"Our work next could be very difficult, the situation in Kazakhstan is so complex that we may have to engage in a comprehensive confrontation with the upper class of the entire country."
Chapter completed!