USSR 1991

The difference is that the Communist Party of the Soviet Union was united as one, but now it seems that only Yanayev is trying to turn the tide.Others, whether overtly or covertly, became the driving force behind the disintegration of the CPSU.

Yanayev sat in the chief seat, and behind him there was only a portrait of Stalin on the wall. There was no Gorbachev, no Khrushchev, no Brezhnev, not even Lenin.But there is a deeper meaning in this poorly furnished conference room, that he will be the next Stalinist.

Except for Yanayev, everyone else was born in the army.However, these iron-blooded heroes hold the general secretary who is slightly younger than them in trembling awe. After all, he is a tough figure who has dealt with two top leaders in a row in just one day.

"I know that everyone is from the army, so there are not many other meaningless words." As soon as Yanayev opened his mouth, everyone sat upright and listened to him, "I think everyone here should know that the Great Patriotic War Why did you set up the position of political commissar during the period?"

Varennikov, who is very familiar with the political commissar system, immediately gave the answer, "Because during the arduous Soviet Civil War, the Soviet Red Army expanded rapidly from scratch, and workers and peasants actively joined the army. However, there was a serious shortage of military commanders, and they were promoted and retained. Many old officers who expressed their loyalty to the Soviet. Lenin established a political commissar system. Most of these people were old Bolsheviks drawn from major factories. The political commissars at all levels of the Soviet Army took the lead in previous wars and trained the troops to fight bravely and tenaciously Style, leading the charge is the basic quality of the Communist Party members and political commissars at all levels to ensure that the troops will not surrender or collapse. Even during the Soviet-German War, there were basically no reorganized troops surrendering. But later, the commanders at all levels were basically Party members, the functions of political commissars are weakened.”

As soon as the words fell, Varennikov had an ominous premonition in his heart, "Could it be that General Secretary Yanayev wants to restore the political commissar system? But later on, our commanders are also members of the Communist Party. In my opinion, the establishment of a political commissar The system is completely redundant."

Yanayev folded his hands on the table, and when he heard Varennikov's answer, he said calmly, "Oh, really? Since those people are army commanders loyal to the Soviet, who can explain, Why did the Taman Division appear with Major Yevdokimov, who betrayed communism, and why did the Air Force Ministry appear with Lieutenant General Grachev, Major General Konstantin Kobez and Major General Lebed such a betrayal of the Soviet Is it not because our party’s political and ideological work was not good enough during Gorbachev’s time?”

Varennikov had no words to refute. Although he opposed the dual system of political commissars, everything Yanayev said was true. The political work of the Soviet army was indeed very bad.Perhaps their combat style has been as brave as before, but they no longer pledge allegiance to communism, but to ideological enemies.

Stalin and Zhukov also had disputes over the one-management system and the two-management system before. Stalin set up a political commissar to divide the power of the army so that he could firmly control the Red Army.And Zhukov believes that only one supreme leader of the army can exert its greatest efficiency.Of course, in the end Stalin compromised, and Zhukov was also squeezed because of this matter.

Now Yanayev's imitation of Stalin's approach is undoubtedly the first step in taking full control of the army.

Surkov is a little smarter than Varennikov. He said directly, "If you really want to set up a political commissar, I will be in charge of it. With all due respect, General Secretary Nayev must set up a political commissar in our army. It will take more than half a year to complete."

"It doesn't matter how long it takes, I can wait." Surkov's answer satisfied Yanayev, and he made another request to Surkov, "But our Soviet armored forces and infantry divisions in charge of the western defense must Prioritize the establishment of political commissars over other forces, oh yes, and the Baltic Fleet."

"Wait, are we going to have a war with the armies of the three Baltic countries? No, Your Excellency, we are about to start a war, and our current mobilization ability can only last about a week at most. If we want to make long-term preparations, it may take a long time." It will take more than a month to mobilize." Logistics Minister Arkhipov said anxiously.

"Who said we were going to have an all-out war with the armies of the three Baltic countries? Can we still fight now? Aren't we afraid of becoming the next meat grinder in the empire's cemetery?" Yanayev reproached funnyly and angrily, At the same time, he glanced at Yazov, and the two smiled knowingly.

Yazov cleared his throat, and everyone's eyes were attracted by his coughing, "It's like this, our military has come up with a detailed attack plan a few days ago, and of course it has been shown to the general secretary. He also got his final approval."

Just when everyone was amazed at how many secrets the general secretary kept from them, Yanayev said innocently, "Everyone, the plan you have seen is the top secret of the Soviet Union. Of course, I hope you can keep it secret, um, keep it secret. until the war begins."

Chapter No.17 The Lord of War

A car drove out of the Kremlin in a very low-key manner and headed for downtown Moscow.No one cared what kind of little people would be sitting in a dilapidated car, only some sharp-eyed people would wonder why there is such a car in the Kremlin, which seems really unreasonable.

Of course, other people just thought about it for a while and left the problem behind.But Plekhanov, director of the Ninth Bureau of the KGB, who was sitting in the car, looked frightened, although Yanayev, who was sitting next to him, still had a calm expression, looking at the gun in his hand with interest. document.

The trip of the supreme leader this time was completely a random and temporary idea. It is no wonder that Plekhanov is so close to the enemy.Although Yanayev has been signaling him to relax a bit, Moscow, where the state of emergency has not been declared to end, is a time bomb that will explode at any time.If a thug rushed out of any corner and happened to recognize Yanayev, the consequences would be disastrous.

Yanayev didn't think too much about it. It was someone else's business to ensure his own safety, and he didn't need to teach him how to do it well.At this time, Yanayev was looking at the profile of a person that the KGB had specially obtained for him.A photo was pasted in the upper left corner of the profile. The man in the photo had a mediocre appearance, a scruffy beard, and an unremarkable resume. Even the background information was only a few words.It doesn't look like a potential little guy who will be favored by Moscow's high-level.

"Entered the Air Force in 1986 as a navigator, and then he was sent to the Moscow Military Institute of Foreign Languages ​​to study foreign languages. In 1988, he entered the Moscow Military Institute of Foreign Languages ​​to study foreign languages. He is proficient in Russian, Uzbek, English, Portuguese and French. I also know a little bit of Chinese. Well, it is true that he has a very high language talent as the legend says, and he is indeed a good candidate." Yanayev closed the document and said to himself.

"Who is this person? He deserves to be personally interviewed by the general secretary. No matter how you look at his resume, he is an ordinary Air Force ground crew." Plekhanov asked in a low voice, and stepped into Yanayev After the ranks of his confidantes, he also has his own voice on some issues.But Plekhanov spoke cautiously, because he didn't know what Yanayev was really planning.

"Oh?" Yanayev turned his head and said to him in an orderly manner, "This guy named Victor Bout is indeed a mediocre guy who can't be more mediocre, no matter how you look at it. But Plehan Nove, you have to remember that the most important thing to look at a person is not what he has done in the past, but what he can do and what he will do in the future."

For Yanayev, Victor Bout's past is not important, but in the future he has a very special nickname, "Death Merchant".From being engaged in the arms business in 1992 to becoming one of the few arms dealers in the world, in less than ten years, his worth has reached 60 billion pounds.And his deeds were even made into a movie, yes, the "Lord of War" starring Nicolas Cage.

Victor Bout was also an important pawn in Yanayev's plan to save the Soviets.

Of course, these things can’t be discussed with Plekhanov. Since Victor is an outstanding businessman, Yanayev, who has always been eclectic in hiring people, doesn’t mind letting him be in charge of some shady black people in the Soviet government. deal, even if this person is still poor and lonely.What's more, Yanayev is also very curious about what the legendary arms dealer looked like in the beginning.

The car stopped in front of a dilapidated apartment building, and the driver turned his head and said to Yanayev, "Your Excellency, we are here."

"Oh, yes. You can wait for us downstairs." Yanayev nodded. In the corridor, the two of them came to a dilapidated iron door. Plekhanov glanced at the houses of poor people, and then knocked on the iron door.

"Who is it?" A rough voice came from behind the iron door, followed by the noise of knocking something over, and a man's swearing and complaining.If it wasn't for the obvious human voice, Yanayev would have thought there was a Siberian brown bear locked behind the door.

The door was opened, and a man with messy hair poked his head out. He glanced at the two people standing outside the door and said impatiently, "Didn't you tell me? I'll return it to you in a few days. You guys Why is it so annoying! As for what?"

Seeing that the other party obviously misunderstood something, Plekhanov took out his KGB ID from his arms, and said to the drunk at the door in a cold voice, "I'm not interested in who you owe, but you'd better look at it." who are we."

Victor Bout's eyes widened when he saw Plekhanov's ID.The wine that was originally slightly drunk also woke up in an instant.He waved his hands in a panic and said, "Sir, listen to me, what I just said was not aimed at you..."

"Could it be aimed at me? Comrade Victor." Yanayev suddenly blurted out a fluent Chinese, "Standing next to you is Plekhanov, the leader of the Ninth Bureau of the KGB. Those offensive and disrespectful words you just said Is that enough for the KGB to send you in?"

Not to mention Victor's astonishment, even Plekhanov was surprised.Because Yanayev never claimed to have learned Chinese, how did he achieve his sudden fluency in Chinese?

Now that the other party had already spoken, Victor had to reply Yanayev in Chinese, "I'm sorry sir, I apologize for my rude behavior just now. If he is really the leader of the Ninth Bureau of the KGB, you must Must be a big man."

Yanayev smiled, walked directly past Victor, walked into the hut where he had messed up in the dump, and turned to him this time in Russian, "You really should read the news, Comrade Victor. Standing in front of you is the latest new leader of the Soviet Union. Oh yes, my name is Yanayev."

Yanayev looked around, saw the MON-50 on the table, and immediately changed his expression slightly.In order not to make Plekhanov feel bad, he gently picked up a piece of clothing and covered it before he came in, and then said to Victor, "It seems that you are very concerned about the creditor, but I will not pursue it." How did the thing on your table come to be. You know that according to the law, it is enough for you to spend the rest of your life in a colder and damper cell."

Victor's expression became very exciting in an instant, and Yanayev changed the subject lightly, "But you like to have the supreme leader standing in your hut so awkwardly. Oh, to be honest, how many days have there been no Have you cleaned it?"

Victor woke up as if he had just woken up from a dream, and hurried in to tidy up the room, making room for Yanayev to sit.After Yanayev sat down, he asked straight to the point, "I'll just ask you a question, are you interested in working for me?"

Plekhanov was a little dazed. He didn't expect Yanayev to come here and find an unknown person to do things for him. It was incredible.He wanted to advise the general secretary, but after thinking about it, he would wait until later.

Yanayev's words were so straightforward that Victor didn't know how to answer. He coughed in embarrassment and asked, "To be honest, Your Excellency, I don't quite understand what it means to work hard for you?"

"There is only one meaning, to sell arms for me." Yanayev stated his purpose without any concealment, "If you agree, then from today onwards you will leave this cramped and cramped hut and live in Magnificent big house. There are expensive tailored suits, no need to wear these, tsk tsk tsk, clothes that have been stained with oil for countless days."

"Yes, I would." Victor's answer was equally decisive.

"Are you not curious about the price? Forget it, you must know better than me. Okay, then I will give you the first mission, which can be regarded as a small test, for the three Baltic countries to oppose their governments. Selling guns to other ethnic groups." Yanayev pointed to Victor, and said the first step of his plan.

Chapter 18 Revolutionary Fire Project

"Comrade Plekhanov, can you go out and avoid it for a while? I have something to say to Victor alone." Yanayev issued an order to evict Plekhanov.After all, there are some secrets that he only allows core personnel to know.

"However, I must ensure the safety of the leaders." Plekhanov frowned. Although the general secretary said so, he still didn't dare to move.If Yanayev really had a safety accident in this small dark room, then all the efforts Plekhanov had put in to become KGB chairman would have been in vain.

"I said, please go out and avoid it." Yanayev's voice suddenly increased several decibels, and he emphasized again, "Don't worry, I will be fine if you are outside. But if you insist on doing this , can I say that as long as you hear a word, your career will be terminated?"

At the moment when Yanayev looked up, his eyes looked at Plekhanov like a wolf licking its sharp claws and looking at a helpless sheep. At that moment, Plekhanov felt himself Being stripped of breath.With cold sweat dripping down his back, he nodded and said, "Yes, Your Excellency, I will quit now."

When Plekhanov went out, he closed the door softly, and breathed a sigh of relief as if he had received an amnesty.Then he turned his head and stared at the dark world isolated by him with lingering fear, wondering what kind of secret it was that even the confidants of the KGB guards could not know.What Plekhanov didn't know was that Yanayev never trusted anyone.

For him, everything is a pawn in the plan.They only need to know a little bit, and as for the majestic picture of the giant dragon lurking under the water, I am afraid that only those who implement the plan will know.

"Victor, your task is very simple. No matter what method you use, you can sow discord among the three nations in the Baltic Sea, causing these people to trigger a civil war. Perhaps this is not too difficult for you who are very eloquent." Yanayev put forward the plan bluntly, "Of course, when I tell you this plan, it means that you cannot refuse. After all, even if you choose to escape, your relatives, friends and neighbors will not be spared, so you Just accept it, Victor."

"Wait, Your Excellency, you only told me to sell arms to the Baltic government, but you didn't tell me how to provoke their ethnic relations." Victor pondered for a while, and slowly understood Yanayev's words. He used Looking at Yanayev with an incredulous look, he said hesitantly, "Could it be that we are not selling weapons to the governments of the three Baltic countries, but selling generals to those who oppose the Baltic governments, or the group that opposes secession?"

Yanayev breathed a sigh of relief, feeling relieved.It seems that this guy's ability to respond has reached the passing standard in his mind, "Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, and Poland are ethnic groups that advocate separatism. Belarusians and Russians have always maintained an attitude of opposition to the division of the country. Of course, they have been persecuted by separatists because of the number of races. What you have to do is to provide them with weapons and support. Don’t ask these people to make much noise in the three Baltic countries, as long as they can give a country An excuse for turmoil. The three Baltic countries cannot go out independently, oh no, it should be said that there is no way to go out [-]% independently."

Putin also took advantage of the crisis of Ukrainian separatism to turn Ukraine into the East Ukrainian government and the Western Ukrainian government. Although Yanayev’s ambitions are greater than Putin’s, even if only half of the three Baltic countries are firmly in their hands, it is better than the Ukrainian government. Much better to split it all out.

"In this case, it's not enough just to support firearms." Victor is worthy of being a businessman, and he knows how to use the resources of the three Baltic countries to make profits. "We can let these potential opponents use oil to exchange arms. That way, even if the rebellion fails in the end, we'll still be able to cut off a chunk of their flesh before we fail."

Yanayev also considered what Victor was thinking, but he thought more deeply, "Failure? Why did they fail, oh yes, these are none of your business, Comrade Victor. I just need You do your job well, and other plans are beyond your understanding."

"There is another major event about the future of the Soviet Union. You must also know about it. After all, it has something to do with you. It is to make you mentally prepared in advance." Yanayev took out a document from his pocket and put it in the in front of Victor.

Victor respectfully picked up the folder, flipped through the contents, and was surprised to see the first page, "This is, the Soviet Union's large-scale disarmament plan? My God, but, this is not the same as What do I matter?"