When the news spread that the Bolsheviks were going to receive German blackmail and were ready to sign the shameful "traitorous pact", all of Russia was boiling. There are those who applaud and applaud, there are those who scold, and there are even some emotional patriots who rush to the streets, ready to defend their motherland with practical actions.

All in all, the situation in Russia has become more chaotic, more and more people and political forces are beginning to stir up, and an obvious storm is brewing.

The Left Socialist-Revolutionaries, the political ally of the Bolsheviks, convened an emergency meeting to discuss this issue.

As a die-hard anti-compromiser, Spiridonova expressed her feelings in a sharp voice and an angry tone: "This is a shameful traitorous act!" As a revolutionary, a citizen who loves Russia, I resolutely resist the Bolshevik resolution...... Our party must not stand with such a traitorous and capitulating party, and we must tell the Russian people with practical deeds that we will never be in the same league as the Bolsheviks! ”

Prossien's mood was not much better than that of Spiritonova, and even more excited, "Comrade Maria (Spiritidonova's name) is quite right, we should immediately show the Bolsheviks our attitude, we are firmly opposed to surrendering to the Germans, and if they cannot immediately change their attitude, we must immediately withdraw from the Soviet government to show our determination!" ”

Before Prossien's words could be heard, Karelin continued: "It is not enough to withdraw from the Council of People's Commissars, but if necessary, we must also take up arms and arrest Lenin and Trotsky." That's the only way. Only then can the revolution return to the right path! ”

Time. The mood of the left wing of the Social Revolutionaries was unusually excited, and they were almost shouting and shouting to kill, which gave Bobrov a considerable headache, as he was more in favor of Lenin's line and felt that a temporary compromise with Germany was very necessary. However, there are really not many people who support him in the party, which makes him feel lonely.

But even if he was weak, Bobrov felt the need to do the work of persuasion, and he said earnestly: "Comrades. We should look at this issue calmly, as you have seen before, and I think it was because of the last resort that Lenin and the Bolsheviks agreed to the Germans' threats...... Personally, I think this strategy is understandable......"

"How can it be understood!" Prosyan immediately erupted, "Markle. Comrade Andreyevich, you have to be vigilant, your mind has slipped to a rather dangerous situation...... How to say good things about traitors? We will not accept treason, and we will fight it to the end! ”

It was not only Prosan who criticized Bobrov, but also Spiridonova, Karelin, and Kamkov, and the saliva of criticism immediately drowned Bobrov. Faced with this situation, Bobrov and Kolegaev could only look at each other and smile bitterly.

Soon. Spiritonova and others came to a unified conclusion, immediately withdrew from the Council of People's Commissars, and contacted the Left Communists to oppose the "perverse ways" of the Bolsheviks.

Faced with the olive branch thrown out by the left wing of the Socialist-Revolutionary, Bukharin gladly accepted it, and the two groups of men became one, immediately announcing in public his resignation from all posts in the government and within the party, and even declaring: "In the interests of the international revolution, we believe that even the loss of Soviet power, which is now a complete formality, is appropriate!" ”

At the Politburo meeting, Lenin focused on criticizing Bukharin's adventurist rhetoric, dismissing it as "strange and bizarre", and even had the idea of expelling Bukharin and his ilk from the party.

However, Trotsky did not agree with this opinion, believing that the expulsion of Bukharin and others from the party would not help to solve the practical problems, but could lead to a split in the party, and that in the present situation the correct thing to do was to criticize and lead Bukharin back to the right path.

It should be said that Trotsky's opinion was also right and wrong, and the expulsion of Bukharin and others from the party could indeed lead to a split in the Bolsheviks, but trying to make Bukharin repent by means of criticism and guidance was tantamount to a fool's dream. For Bukharin, who hit the southern wall and did not look back, that did not make any sense.

However, Lenin eventually accepted Trotsky's advice, exercised restraint and refrained from taking more drastic measures against Bukharin's actions. However, Bukharin did not accept this kindness, he stubbornly believed that only he was right, and declared at a rally of left-wing communists: "To sign a contract is to surrender on all fronts, to surrender externally and internally, this is a very inappropriate action, and we must not exchange such a heavy price for two useless respite!" ”

It can be said that the contradictions between the two sides are unprecedentedly acute, and there is absolutely no possibility of easing them at all, and it can be said that as long as there is only one spark, the struggle will break out in an all-round way. Li Xiaofeng was also closely following the movements in Petrograd and the controversy between the mentor and Bukharin, and before the atmosphere heated up, he found Muralov.

He asked straight to the point: "How many people are there in the Moscow Party Committee?" ”

Muralov didn't expect someone to suddenly ask about this, and as a politically sensitive person, he clearly knew that something big was about to happen. He thinks it's important to ask someone what they mean, because every time someone wants to participate in something small, it's very necessary to prepare in advance.

"Why do you ask this?"

Li Xiaofeng glanced at the goods and said calmly: "Be prepared to take precautions!" ”

"Guarding against what?" As soon as Muralov heard this, he became even more nervous, and he couldn't help but guess - is Moscow going to experience another bloody storm?

You must know that the last time someone cleaned up Venter, the methods were particularly ruthless, not only to bring down Venter, but also to bring his henchmen to be greatly implicated, expelled from the party and arrested and imprisoned a large number of party members, if this happened again or twice, the party committee in Moscow would be paralyzed.

Li Xiaofeng was completely unconcerned about Muralov's nervousness, and the party organizations that could not be with the central government were about to be purged. Party members who cannot follow the Central Committee. What do you want him to do!

He accentuated his tone. He said very seriously: "You should be clear about the discussion of the peace treaty, right?" ”

How could Muralov not be clear, to put it mildly, that there is not a single corner of the whole of Russia that is not discussing this contract, and arguments can be heard everywhere. Not only were there quarrels among the Bolsheviks, but many families were divided over this treaty, fathers and sons turned against each other, and husbands and wives were at odds.

Muralov himself had a verbal fight with some of his comrades over this, and he quarreled with Oshinsky of the party committee more than once. That thing even openly clamored to tear up the treaty and continue to fight against Germany. As a follower of Sverdlov, Muralov naturally knew what attitude he had to have, and the two sides quarreled very unpleasantly anyway.

But now that someone suddenly mentions this, Muralov doesn't think that this is something that someone will do nowhere, but definitely means something, is it that the mentor is preparing to attack the leftist communists?

Li Xiaofeng didn't care about Mulalov's thoughts, he said to himself: "I have heard some rumors that there are a handful of diehard elements in the party who are planning a series of conspiracies. ready to openly confront the established policy of the central government and break the contract ......"

Mulalov's heart pounded. Sure enough, it was time to do it. But what he didn't understand was that Bukharin's gang was just a bunch of mouth cannons, and for several days, in addition to waving flags and shouting around to give speeches, these people didn't do anything that could actually affect the contract? Is it necessary to be so nervous?

"Very necessary!" Li Xiaofeng once again aggravated his tone, "Everything must be prevented before it happens, and when the worst happens, then think of a way, it's too late!" We must nip the sprouts in the bud and not allow anyone, any force, to make trouble in Moscow! ”

Although Muralov still doesn't quite understand someone's solemnity, but since someone says so, then he can only respect it.

He asked, "So what do you want to do?" ”

"It's not what I want to do," Li Xiaofeng corrected his statement with some dissatisfaction, "The main battlefield of this battle is not on my side, but on your side!" It is quite possible that the handful of stubborn guys will use the Moscow Provincial Party Committee against the Central Committee, and if this happens, it will not be me, but you! ”

Muralov was taken aback, although he did not get the position of party secretary of the Moscow region last time, his influence in the Moscow region has also been greatly strengthened, and in a sense, he has become the spokesman of the Leninists in the Moscow region. What he represents is the interests of the Mentor in the Moscow Region.

If the left-wing communists use the Moscow Oblast Party Committee to oppose the Central Committee, then, as Li Xiaofeng said, he will definitely be the most affected. As a spokesman for the interests of the Leninists, this would be a great mistake, and if you don't get it right, you will be doubted about your ability to work.

Anyway, Muralov didn't want to be suspected of having a problem with his work ability by the tutor and Sverdlov, so it was easy to hug these two thighs, and he wanted to go further!

He immediately became nervous and cautiously asked, "Is the news accurate?" Do the left-wing communists really have this idea? ”

Li Xiaofeng glared at this thing angrily, he could see that Muralov was not very impressed at first, but once he heard that he was the most affected, he quickly corrected his attitude. This bureaucratic habit really upset him.

But now, in Moscow, he can only rely on this goods, so he suppressed his impatience and said: "You can take my warning as a deaf ear, but after an accident, don't regret it, let alone come to me to help wipe your ass!" ”

This made Muralov a little embarrassed, but someone is so arrogant, and as a confidant of Sverdlov and the mentor, someone also has arrogant capital. Muralov had already figured it out, and this made people have to bow their heads under the eaves.

"That's not what I meant," he quickly explained, "I'm asking who are the key targets that need to be guarded against, and I'm so prepared, right?" ”

Li Xiaofeng raised his eyebrows, and said with a dissatisfied lesson: "What are you going to prepare?" Are you still prepared to strike later, ready to wait for them to make trouble, and then eliminate the impact? Let me tell you, this kind of passive work attitude is very important. We must take the initiative to share the worries of the central government and strangle all hidden dangers invisible! ”

For the words of a certain immortal, Muralov was very disdainful in his heart. Not denying. There are certain benefits to being proactive. It can save a lot of trouble. But in the same way, it will also reduce a lot of opportunities for meritorious service!

What is the most important thing in the mixed political arena, of course, is to make merit, and how to maximize the merit? It's certainly not to nip all hidden dangers in the bud, which definitely won't attract much attention.

A very simple example, the same is a police officer, and there is no crime in the jurisdiction that is easy to be promoted. Or is it easy to be promoted by solving countless cases and catching countless criminals? The former can be said to be an excellent example of prevention before it happens, but the problem is that the superiors can't see his work ability! A detective who solves a crime like a god is more likely to attract attention, no.

Therefore, Li Xiaofeng's strategy is beneficial to the party and the people, but it is very bad for himself. If you can't highlight the seriousness of the situation and make the enemy show great ferocity, the people above will think that this is a drizzle and don't care about it at all.

Being an official can't cure the disease, and you can't show your ability! You have to make the situation feel tense and very serious. It is you who are not afraid to turn the tide in the face of danger. Just like writing a novel, the protagonist has a smooth ride. People block and kill Buddhas, there are no villains who pull hatred, there is no conflict, and it becomes lukewarm.

So Muralov thinks that we have to make the enemy crazy, we have to make the Central Committee feel that the situation is serious, and then we can play at the last moment, so that we can take credit!

If it was before, a certain immortal who liked to show off and love to show off would probably have to agree with this opinion, but now it is different, because he knows how serious this matter is, and the situation is much worse than Muralov imagined. If they don't act quickly, before this gang acts, and sabotage their attempts, then this board will be doomed to him and Muralov.

Li Xiaofeng didn't want to suffer this loss inexplicably, and he was even more contemptuous of Mulalov's proposal that he didn't know whether he was alive or dead.

"I advise you not to take any chances!" He sneered, "You'd better answer the question I raised earlier, how many people are willing to listen to you in the party committee?" ”

Muralov replied as a matter of course: "There should still be a lot, more than half?" ”

Li Xiaofeng shook his head and sighed: "Then I advise you to quickly gather these and hold a meeting to see if they are willing to support the line of the Central Committee or the line of Bukharin!" After saying that, he ignored Mulalov's reaction and walked away.

Because Muralov is smart enough to understand what he means, if he doesn't understand, Li Xiaofeng will not hesitate to give up this fool.

Muralov is indeed smart enough, he immediately did what Li Xiaofeng wanted, it was really unknowing, and he was shocked when he did it. Originally, he was full of confidence and thought that he still had an advantage, but it turned out that a large part of the people who originally supported him had now switched to Bukharin's side, and he was immediately nervous!

In a panic, he found a certain immortal: "Comrade Andrey, something is wrong!" ”

Li Xiaofeng sighed, he knew that things would become like this, otherwise he would not have warned Muralov in advance.

What is particularly infuriating is that Muralov himself has not yet figured out what is going on, and he said in frustration: "I really didn't expect that they would turn to support Bukharin, what is going on?" ”

Li Xiaofeng complained in his heart: "This is not simple, because you and your gang of people are not of the same mind as the mentor!" I think that at the time of the October Revolution, you gangs supported Kamenev and Zinoviev, and if it weren't for the chance, you wouldn't have thrown yourself under Sverdlov. ”

Indeed, Li Xiaofeng was not wrong at all, Mulalov's power, or the political power that was originally dominant in Moscow, was inclined to Kamenev's line from the beginning, and to put it mildly, this family of people has a certain tendency to protect the country. And now Lenin's claims are clearly not to their taste, and naturally, they will not be cold to Lenin's claims.

"What now?" Muralov thought that his power had shrunk so much that he could not confront the power of the Bukharin family in the Party Committee, and that once the Moscow Region Party Committee really passed a resolution against the Central Committee, his political future would be dark!

"What's the hurry!" Li Xiaofeng glanced at the goods with disdain, "Did they say that there will be any actions in the near future?" ”

Muralov lamented: "At today's meeting, I have just expounded the main idea of supporting the central line, and I have been jointly criticized, and even if they have any actions, it is impossible for them to tell me!" ”

Li Xiaofeng couldn't wait to smoke this product, it is conceivable that before today's meeting, Muralov was probably still full of confidence, but the reality gave him a blow to the head, otherwise he should not be so brainless, but slowly set up information.

However, Li Xiaofeng didn't expect too much about this goods, and asked: "Can you still control the Central Executive Committee of the Moscow Workers' and Peasants' and Soldiers' Soviets?" ”

"It should be fine," Muralov said after a moment's thought, "there are all my henchmen, all of whom support the central line." ”

"That's good!" Li Xiaofeng was a little relieved, "You immediately convene a meeting of the Central Executive Committee, announce the convening of an emergency meeting, and then leave the rest to me!" (To be continued......)

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