Soviet Union 1991

Second update

Pavlov's phone call to Yanayev became the last straw to break the calm in Berlin. Yanayev answered the phone in his sleep. Although it was still past three o'clock in the morning in Berlin, the content of the phone call late at night was definitely not as simple as reporting on work. When Yanayev answered the phone, Pavlov's anxious tone made him sleepless.

"What's going on, Comrade Pavlov?" Yanayev reassured the other party to calm down before speaking.

"General Secretary Yanayev, no, the situation is very bad now. There is one thing I must report to you. The KGB launched a secret plan in Berlin and did not even report the news to Yanayev. They are trying to create The Berlin Crisis came to divide the country in Berlin. Now they are making final preparations. Kryuchkov put all the information in my office. I really didn’t expect that the KGB would do so much in Berlin behind the Moscow authorities’ back. Little moves.”

The message sent by the Kremlin to Yanayev stunned him. Perhaps even Yanayev himself did not realize that the Soviet Intelligence Agency was actually involved in this "Berlin Crisis". If it weren't for this news, Yanayev doesn't know how long it would have been hidden.

"I understand, Comrade Pavlov, this matter must not be made public. If anyone leaks it, shut him up. Once it is revealed, the Soviet Union will be finished. You will know about this plan immediately. Find the people and make a list. Then ask the guys from the Ministry of Internal Affairs to have a 'heart-to-heart' with these people and make sure they don't miss a word."

Yanayev was not as panicked as Kryuchkov. After hanging up the phone, he very calmly dialed the phone number of Vladimir's room.

"Hello, Comrade Vladimir? Yes, come to my room now."

Yanayev's tone showed an irresistible severity, like a father scolding a child who had done something wrong, "Now, immediately. I don't care what work you have in hand, if I haven't done it within the next three minutes." If I meet you, get out of Berlin tonight!"

There was a knock on the door of Yanayev's presidential suite within two minutes. Vladimir walked in, still dressed in formal attire, with fatigue covering his entire face. Yanayev even suspected that he had not been able to sleep at all in the past few days. No rest in the hotel.

"Sit down."

Yanayev picked up the wine on the bedside, poured half a glass into the quilt, and then handed it to the other party. He held the wine glass with two fingers and shook the glass. "Do you need a glass of Aquavit? Vladi Comrade Mir, after all, you are very mentally and physically exhausted from planning these days."

Vladimir took Yanayev's drink. His expression did not show the expected surprise, but instead showed a smile of successful conspiracy. "Does General Secretary Yanayev know about it? It seems that Klyuch Kove has completed the final step."

"What do you mean, Kryuchkov has completed the last step? How long do you want to hide it from me?" Yanayev raised his voice. He was a little annoyed. Why would someone in the Kremlin carry out such a dirty operation without telling him? .

Vladimir pointed at Yanayev and revealed 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. Just rely on the KGB dispatch Military advisers cannot complete such a big move. The intervention of the Western military cluster is the key to victory. After all, whether the East German veterans can maintain their combat effectiveness is another matter."

"It is not a simple matter to carry out such a secret operation, which includes inciting East German residents, encouraging former East German People's Army officers to organize resistance organizations, and sowing conflicts between refugees and East Germans, and conflicts between the government, We all need to use our brains.”

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

Unable to bear it, Yanayev slammed the table, causing Vladimir to come back to his senses from his complacency. He said, "That's enough, Comrade Vladimir, do you really think that I am the General Secretary?" Decoration? Who allows you to do this?" Yanayev stood up angrily and pointed at Vladimir, "Don't forget, I gave you everything."

"No, you don't understand. I am doing this for the Soviet Union! Look at how many Europeans we have endured now. Enough is enough. We must fight back and make Western Europe fearful!" Vladimir He threw the wine glass to the ground and raised his voice, "Every time we When the newspapers publicized how the Kremlin destroyed the enemy's machinations, I found it ridiculous and sad that these tactical successes were of no use. They could not change our strategic disadvantages and the Soviet Union could only win through small attacks. Making a small fuss to alleviate conflicts does not solve the crisis!”

Vladimir walked back and forth in the room, his leather shoes making an unpleasant sound on the broken glass scattered under his feet.

"It's been six years, General Secretary Yanayev, you've been a papermaker patching up the Soviet Union's strategic disadvantages for six years. But what have you gained in these six years? Western Europe has declined, we admit it. But the Soviet Union has re-emerged. Has it risen? The United States has laid missiles and anti-missile systems at our doorstep, but what else can we do besides protest?”

Vladimir said angrily, "We can't do anything except threaten with force! But this time is different. Once we succeed in inciting the East German people to independence, we will create a turbulent Europe, and the Soviet Union will take the opportunity to re-involve Eastern Europe and restore its former 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 we can't afford to lose a war, whether politically or militarily. So for the past six years, I have been trembling with fear, and at the same time, I have been tough at the same time, just to ensure that this country can smoothly and smoothly overcome the difficulties."

"I am also willing to bear any disaster for this country. Even if I will be accused of being an aggressor by the other party, don't forget that NATO is the least qualified to say this! They are the shameless aggressors."

Then there was silence. The two men who had a master-disciple relationship fell into their own ideal traps. In order to revive the former glory of Suisse, they chose different means.

After a long time, applause echoed in the room. Vladimir looked up and saw Yanaev applauding him.

"I think I have waited for the most suitable candidate, Comrade Vladimir. Congratulations, you have become the key point of this plan." Yanaev suddenly laughed, and the unexpected compliment made the other party stare at him blankly, a little overwhelmed.

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

At this time, Yanaev's expression was no longer confused and angry at the time, but slowly became calm, "Maybe I am really old and can't afford any risks, but a great plan always needs timely sacrifices, right? I believe you also know the risks that those who implement this plan need to take."

"Of course, once it is really revealed to the world, the implementers of the plan will be thrown out as abandoned pawns. But for the sake of the motherland, I am willing to take such risks. General Secretary, you can't get into trouble, this country still needs you."

Vladimir has considered the consequences clearly, otherwise he would not have taken over this task in place of Yanaev.

Yanayev sighed at Vladimir's bravery, "Comrade Vladimir, when people don't have to go to Western countries to clean toilets and repair sewer pipes, they will be grateful for what we are doing now."

"Everything is for the Soviet Union and for the people."

Vladimir smiled, not worried about possible disasters in the future.

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