Soviet Union 1991

It is not so easy to be the president of the United States. For example, Hoover in the early days of the Great Depression had to face the fierce attack of the communist world, which triggered a wave of American immigration to Russia, and even advocated the argument that capitalism was about to die. Later, Johnson, who was deeply mired in the Vietnam War, was worried and afraid of the ancient powers on the Eastern European continent. Of course, in the near future, another red power will emerge, which will also make the United States feel helpless.

For example, now, President Mario gave up any offensive actions against the Soviet Union at the end of his term, and turned his attention to the country to deal with the mess left by President Bush. He didn't know that because Kennedy missed the presidency, the United States lost a decade of economic take-off opportunities.

The American people are already disappointed with him as president, and coupled with the provisions of the Constitution, Mario can no longer continue to sit in this position.

The lights in the White House office gradually went out. President Mario looked up and found that the sky was getting brighter. He almost spent another night in the office. This was the first night he had spent, and a lot of tedious work was waiting for him. Through the windows of the White House lawn, he could see that the lights in the office were as bright as day.

He sighed, closed the documents on the table, and rubbed his sore eyes. Just as he was about to get up to make a cup of coffee, the phone rang. Mario answered the phone and said lazily, "I am President Mario."

Director Tenet on the other end of the phone said hurriedly, "Mr. President, I am Director Tenet. The CIA's informant in Moscow received news that a coup had taken place in the Soviet Communist Party's Political Bureau. I am now rushing to the White House to report the latest situation to you."

President Mario took a breath. This news made him lose all sleepiness. He immediately held the table and held the microphone tightly. "Come here right now. I will notify the National Security Advisor and ask him to come to the office."

President Mario put down the phone. This news stimulated people's nerves more than stimulants. His hands were shaking a little, and he waited anxiously for the situation to develop further.

A minute later, another call came in from the counselor of the US ambassador in Moscow, who also reported the news and claimed that the Supreme Soviet Congress building had been surrounded by armored forces. So far, they did not know which side was at a disadvantage.

"Find out the news as soon as possible. I need to know the latest situation of the Moscow coup. Let the ambassador report to me every two hours. I need to prepare intelligence to deal with the next situation."

He did not want to make a big mistake like President Bush did in the August 19 coup in 1991. At that time, everyone, including the Intelligence Committee, agreed that the August 19 coup led by Yanayev would not succeed, but reality slapped everyone in the face.

Now President Mario dared not make the same stupid mistake again.

The next call was to National Security Advisor Berger, who woke him up from his deep sleep and told Berger the important news.

The other party suddenly lost all sleepiness, realized the seriousness of the matter, got up and prepared to head towards the White House.

Soon, two cars stopped in the parking lot west of the White House, and Consultant Berger and Director Tenet entered President Mario's office at the same time.

Under the light, everyone's face looked pale and bloodless. Mario was thinking about how much impact this incident would have. A fair and aboveboard coup d'état touched everyone's heart. After all, the Supreme Secretary held the button of the nuclear missile launcher, and no one dared to guarantee what the final result would be.

"Any news?"

After meeting with Advisor Berger, President Mario asked eagerly, "Any news from the intelligence agents?"

Before Director Tenet sat down, he began to report the situation, "Now it is like this, the conservatives led by Lukyanov tried to launch a coup and overthrow Yanaev's rule while he was on vacation at his villa on the Black Sea. Now the situation seems to have completely turned around, Vladimir has the upper hand and surrounded the White House. Our intelligence agents observed that the armored forces were bombarding the White House building, I am afraid... they want to kill the conservatives."

"..."

President Mario frowned. Originally, he hoped that someone could overthrow the arrogant Yanaev regime in exchange for a period of peace with the United States, but now this group of people can't play Yanaev in terms of political tactics, so they are suppressed to the point where they can't raise their heads.

The silent consultant Berger spoke up, "So which direction did they fire at the White House, the bottom floor? The top floor?"

Tenet was stunned for a moment, thought carefully about the content of the telegram, and said, "The on-site observation is that they fired at the top floor, but does it matter?"

Berger said, "If Yanaev wanted Lukyanov to die, he would not use deterrence means and directly bombard the White House. If not, it means that Yanaev is lenient and forcing them to surrender. I believe everyone knows how the other party deals with traitors? Yeltsin is buried in an unknown place, and Gerbachev is directly crushed to ashes. Lukyanov committed the crime of a coup. How much better than the previous two people? Of course not."

"It can only be said that Lukyanov has something that Yanaev wants, so he will use this method."

Tenet raised his hand and asked, "Why didn't Yanaev compromise because he didn't want to make the situation out of control? After all, if this kind of coup gets out, it will be shameful for the entire Soviet Union."

In the minds of every national leader, a coup is a scandal that cannot be spoken of.

President Mario said bluntly, "When has Yanaev ever been afraid of losing face? He dared to arrest Yeltsin and assassinate Gerbachev openly during the August 19 Incident, just to announce to the world that his methods are tough and his authority is absolute. Okay, everyone, now we have to consider the position and attitude that the United States should take on this matter?"

As soon as the voice fell, the phone rang. Mario glanced at the phone and his face changed.

It was a call from the Moscow Political Bureau.

Tenet also noticed the movement, he raised his head and looked at President Mario.

"Is it Moscow?"

Mario nodded, took a deep breath, and prepared to pick up the microphone.

His hands couldn't help shaking.