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Pavlov's phone call to Yanayev became the last straw that broke the calm of Berlin. Yanayev, who was asleep www.biquge.info pen "Fun", picked up the phone, although it was still more than three o'clock in the morning in Berlin, but the content of the call in the middle of the night was certainly not as simple as a report. When Yanayev picked up the phone, Pavlov's anxious tone made him sleepy.

"What's the matter, Comrade Pavlov?" Yanayev calmed the other party and calmed down before speaking.

"General Secretary Yanayev, no, the situation is very bad right now, and there is one thing that must be reported to you. The KGB had launched a secret plan in Berlin without even reporting it to Yanayev, and they were trying to create a Berlin crisis to divide the country, and now they are making final preparations. Kryuchkov put all the information in my office, I really didn't expect the KGB to do so many small actions in Berlin behind the back of the Moscow authorities. ”

The news sent by the Kremlin to Yanayev stunned him, and perhaps even Yanayev himself did not realize that behind the "Berlin crisis", there was actually the participation of the Soviet Intelligence Service. If it weren't for this information, Yanayev doesn't know how long it would have been hidden.

"I see, Comrade Pavlov, don't make a noise about this matter. If anyone says something leaks, shut him up. As soon as it was spoken, the USSR was finished. You can now immediately find out who knows about the plan and make a list. Then tell the guys from the Home Office to 'talk to these people' and make sure they don't miss a word. ”

Yanayev was not as flustered as Kryuchkov, and after hanging up the phone, he calmly dialed the phone number in Vladimir's room.

"Hey, Comrade Vladimir? Yes, you can come to my room now. ”

Yanayev's tone showed a sternness that could not be refused, like a father reprimanding a child who had done something wrong, "Now, immediately." I don't care what work you have in your hands, if I don't meet you in the next three minutes, get out of Berlin tonight!" ”

There was a knock on the door of Yanayev's presidential suite within two minutes, and Vladimir, who walked in, was still dressed in a formal suit, tiredness crawling all over his face, and Yanayev even suspected that he had not rested in the hotel at all in the past few days.

"Sit down."

Yanayev picked up the wine at the bedside, poured half a glass into the quilt, and then handed it to the other party, his two fingers pinched the wine glass, and shook the glass, "Do you need a glass of Aquavit?" Comrade Vladimir. After all, you've been very exhausted these days. ”

Vladimir took Yanayev's wine, his expression did not show the surprise it deserved, but with a smile that had succeeded in the conspiracy, "Is General Secretary Yanayev all about it?" It seems that Kryuchkov has completed the last step. ”

"What do you mean that Kryuchkov has completed the last step, and how long do you want to hide it from me?" Yanayev raised his voice, he was a little annoyed, why would someone inside the Kremlin be carrying out such a dirty operation without telling himself.

Vladimir pointed at Yanayev and said his plan, "The last step is to hand over the initiative to General Secretary Yanayev, after all, only you have the power to mobilize the country's army." Military advisers sent by the KGB alone could not accomplish such a big move. The intervention of Western military clusters is the key to victory. After all, after so many years, whether the former East German veterans can still maintain their combat effectiveness is another matter. ”

"It is not easy to carry out such a covert operation, which requires us to use our brains, including inciting the East German population, encouraging the former East German People's Army officers to form resistance groups, and sowing discord between refugees and East Germans, as well as contradictions between the government."

Vladimir drank all the Aquavit in one gulp, and then said, "At the same time, I also thank General Secretary Yanayev for his generosity." ”

Yanayev, who couldn't bear it anymore, slapped the table sharply, and brought Vladimir back to his complacent, and said, "Enough, Comrade Vladimir, are you really a decoration for me as the general secretary?" Who is allowed to do this? Yanayev stood up in exasperation, pointed at Vladimir and said, "Don't forget, I gave you everything." ”

"No, you don't understand, I did it for the Soviets! Look at how many Europeans we've endured enough now. Everything is fed up, we have to fight back, we want to terrify Western Europe! Vladimir slammed his glass to the ground and raised his voice, "Every time our newspapers advertise how the Kremlin has sabotaged the enemy's machinations and time, I feel ridiculous and pathetic." What is the use of these tactical successes, and does not change our strategic disadvantage. Each time, the Soviet Union could only reduce the contradictions by making small fights, but it could not solve the crisis! ”

Vladimir walked up and down the room, his leather shoes making unpleasant noises as he stepped on the broken glass scattered under his feet.

"It's been six years, General Secretary Yanayev, and you've been working as a paster to patch up the strategic disadvantage of the USSR for six years. But what have you gained in those six years? Western Europe declined, we admit. But did the USSR rise again? The United States has laid missiles and anti-missile systems on our doorstep, but what can we do but protest? ”

Vladimir said angrily, "We can't do anything but intimidate by force!" But this time is different, once we succeed in inciting the East German people to independence, then we will create a turbulent Europe, and the Soviet Union will take the opportunity to re-infect Eastern Europe and restore its old glory! ”

Vladimir was fanatical, but Yanayev was as cold as a snake, he stared at the man standing in front of him, and asked word by word, "Do you know that we can't afford to lose?" Now not a single war can afford to lose, neither politically nor militarily. So for the past six years, I have been trembling and at the same time losing time to be tough, just to ensure that the country can survive smoothly. ”

"I am also willing to endure any disaster for the sake of this country. Even if you will be accused of being an aggressor by the other side, but don't forget that NATO is the least qualified to say this! They are the brazen aggressors. ”

Then there is silence, and the two men who exist in the master-apprentice relationship are caught in the trap of their respective ideals. In order to restore the old glory of Vieus, they chose different means.

After a long time, applause echoed in the room, and Vladimir looked up and saw Yanayev clapping himself.

"I think I waited for the most suitable person, Comrade Vladimir. Congratulations, you have become the key point of this project. Yanayev suddenly laughed, and the surprise compliment made the other party look at him blankly, a little overwhelmed.

"Originally, I was about to abandon this plan, but I didn't expect your intervention, Comrade Vladimir, to give me hope again."

At this time, Yanayev's expression was no longer dazed and angry, but slowly became calm, "Maybe I'm really old and can't afford to take any risks, but a great plan always needs a victim at the right time, doesn't it?" You are also aware of the risks that those who implement this plan need to take. ”

"Of course, once the real intention is revealed, the implementer of the plan will be thrown out as a discarded pawn. But for the sake of the Motherland, I am willing to take such a risk. General Secretary, you can't have an accident, the country still needs you. ”

Vladimir has already thought through the consequences, otherwise he would not have taken over this task in place of Yanayev.

For Vladimir's bravery, Yanayev sighed, "Comrade Vladimir, when the people do not need to run to Western countries to clean toilets and repair sewer pipes, they will be grateful for everything we are doing now." ”

"All for the Soviets, for the people."

Vladimir smiled, not at all worried about a possible future catastrophe.

"I am willing to bear the charge of the aggressor." (To be continued.) )