Soviet Union 1991

(I forgot one thing in the previous chapter. At that time, St. Petersburg was still called Leningrad. The name change was after the disintegration in 1991. I would like to correct it here.)

What made Chernavin a little angry was that Yanayev did not go directly to Leningrad to ask and confront, but returned to Moscow after visiting the Severomorsk Naval Base and touring the Nikolayev Shipyard in Ukraine. There was no wind at all, as if he didn't care about the dirty things behind the high-ranking navy.

Just like he lightly erased the existence of Xie Liaosha, no one in the entire Northern Fleet dared to oppose the decision of the General Secretary. This seriously hurt Chernavin's self-esteem.

The more abnormal Yanayev was and the more calm he was, the more panicked Chernavin was. After all, this crazy leader who never played cards out of the ordinary and dared to challenge the Western world alone could do anything.

Sure enough, a few days later, a piece of bad news came from Moscow for the navy. Moscow announced that due to tight military spending, it would forcibly retire a Kiev aircraft carrier from the Northern Fleet Navy in advance and resell it to other countries. This may also become the first active aircraft carrier of the Soviet Union to be sold abroad.

This is a nightmare for Chernavin. He was originally the commander-in-chief of the navy from the Northern Fleet. Yanaev's approach is equivalent to digging up Chernavin's foundation. He also used an obscure means to warn Chernavin to figure out your identity. There is absolutely no good end for going against me.

And Gromov, who had betrayed Chernavin in the Northern Fleet, also cooperated with Yanaev's actions very tactfully, and complained to Chernavin, indicating that the Northern Fleet cannot be reduced, otherwise the aircraft carrier group will not be able to form sufficient combat effectiveness. Although they have the Kuznetsov, they can only crush the other three fleets with another Kiev-class.

The intrigues between the four major fleets of the Soviet Navy are no less than the intrigues in the Kremlin, so facing the disbanding of the Northern Fleet in his own base, Chernavin also saw it and was anxious in his heart.

There was no way, Chernavin had to come to Moscow in person to meet with Defense Minister Comrade Yazov, hoping to persuade Yazov to change the mind of the senior official. When Chernavin stepped into the Kremlin. Suddenly, an ominous premonition came to his mind, as if all this was a trap carefully designed by someone.

But now that things have come to this, Chernavin has no possibility of retreating. If he goes back now, it will further confirm the accusation that the navy is disrespectful to its elders. So no matter what, he must save face in front of Yazov. Let Yanaev give up the decision to disband the Kiev.

"Huh, I still don't believe that you, a newly appointed Yanaev, can shake my decades-long foundation in the navy." After experiencing the chaos in the army during the Gorbachev era, Chernavin has already grasped the highest power of the navy, as long as he gives an order. The entire Soviet Navy could refuse to execute Yanaev's orders.

Of course, this was not a good thing for Yanaev, who was bent on seizing the power of the three armed forces.

Chernavin, walking in the corridor of the Kremlin with his hands behind his back, was particularly eye-catching. The pampered life for decades seemed to have made him forget one thing, as if the navy had been out of Moscow's control and control for a long time, and only he was the central pillar and forward goal of the entire Soviet Navy.

But unfortunately, in front of Yanaev, people with such ideas often don't live long.

"Comrade Chernavin, you're here." After seeing Chernavin, Defense Minister Yazov didn't bother to greet him and spoke directly. "I advise you not to think about this anymore. The Central Committee has decided to sell the Kiev. If you continue like this, you will end up with a mantis trying to stop a chariot."

"When will the Varyag be built?" Chernavin was a little angry when he heard Yazov's slightly intimidating threat. "As far as I know, the Northern Fleet will not be given priority after the Varyag and Ulyanovsk are put into service. What does this mean? Specifically targeting our Northern Fleet? The General Secretary must come up with an explanation, otherwise I will not go anywhere today and wait for Moscow to give me a reply."

Yazov shook his head, looked at Chernavin with some pity, and sighed. "I have already advised you, but it is you who are unwilling to accept this opportunity for reconciliation. Go back while there is still a chance."

"What do you mean? The Central Committee has begun to threaten its subordinates?" Chernavin sneered, pointing to the medal on his chest. He said forcefully, "I am also a hero of the Soviet Navy. When did a newly appointed general secretary have such great power? Even Comrade Gorbachev showed due respect to the naval commander. What is he?"

"Times have changed, Comrade Chernavin. This is no longer the period of Gorbachev when you can do whatever you want. Sometimes old antiques that do not conform to the rules of the times will be eliminated. Only those who abide by the system can stay." Yazov spread his hands to show that he and Chernavin have nothing to say.

"You are old, Yazov." Faced with Yazov's good intentions, Chernavin said disdainfully, "You have become cautious and dare not resist. The Soviet Union belongs to the people, not to the general secretary alone."

As soon as Chernawin finished speaking, the door behind him opened with a creak, followed by the sound of heavy footsteps and a spine-chilling wind. Chernawin turned around and saw the man he had always missed standing behind him, looking down at him with a more imposing look. Behind him, soldiers from the internal affairs department filed in, forming a circle to surround him.

"Yes, the Soviets do belong to the people, not to the dictator. But he is not a traitor!" Yanayev asked sternly.

When Chernavin turned back to look at Yazov, he still looked calm and calm. He even said, "I told you so, and the General Secretary also gave you a chance." It's just that you don't cherish it.

"You actually set up a trap to trap me?" Chernavin couldn't believe that the central government would actually do this, setting up a trap to trap a senior naval officer.

"What do you think it is now? Or is it the era after 1989 when the army broke with Gorbachev? Wake up, your dream ended eight months ago. There will no longer be an army that behaves recklessly and betrays the country. Action." Faced with Chernavin's accusation, Yanayev felt a little amused.

This operation was proposed by Yanayev. The purpose of visiting the Northern Fleet was to cooperate internally and externally with those who opposed Chernavin in the navy, and then to anger the already arrogant leader through the plan to reduce aircraft carriers, and finally wait for him to leave alone. After arriving at the Leningrad base camp, he was captured without bloodshed. A possible conflict and crisis was avoided. If there was a naval rebellion or surrender to the enemy, Yanayev would not know where to put his face.

At this moment, Chernavin felt the helpless loneliness. His eyes were blinded by pride and arrogance, and he blindly believed that even Moscow could not shake his actual control over the navy.

Yanayev especially admired Chernavin's desolate appearance at this time. He continued to attack the poor guy in front of him, "By the way, there is one more thing I want to tell you. At the moment you leave, the Disciplinary Committee's The 'butchers' have also begun to go to Leningrad to investigate the officers. The KGB organization has been collecting evidence of your crimes since October last year. A huge pile of personal and material evidence is enough for all of you to spend the rest of your life digging close to the Arctic Circle. coal."

When the evidence of those in the navy selling officers and taking bribes was presented to Yanayev, even he was a little shocked. The loyal and reliable army has become corrupt to such an extent. It is for this reason that Yanayev made up his mind to rectify the army and let the Soviet army regain the respect of the people.

Chernavin, whose arms were clamped by the Ministry of Internal Affairs personnel, said angrily, "Yanayev, you are political persecution, and I don't accept it!"

"Political persecution?" Yanayev said coldly, "Indeed, in the Western free world, you can use this reason to excuse yourself from the crime of corruption and bending the law. Of course, there will be fools who will win your trust. But..."

Yanayev paused slightly and said in a stern voice, "You must never forget that this is the Soviet Union, not a capitalist society where money and privilege are supreme. Guys who betray the people will definitely be punished, without exception!" ( To be continued)