Soviet Union 1991

First update

The same procedure was followed during the interrogation of Rutskoy. Marcus' superb acting skills deceived the general who had spent several years in prison at the guerrilla base camp in Afghanistan. He confessed to Lukyanov's crime and gritted his teeth. He emphasized that he was the mastermind behind everything. As for Rutskoy and Genelalov, they were just scapegoats who were forced to win over.

Marcus flipped through the records and said, "Oh? According to General Rutskoi, you are just a poor guy who was deceived? In fact, Lukyanov should bear all the charges alone?"

Rutskoi was angry and impassioned, "Yes, he deceived us everything. If it weren't for this person, things wouldn't have developed like this. All of this is Lukyanov's responsibility."

"Well..." Marcus was very interested in Rutskoy's plausible speech, and he asked, "Since Comrade Rutskoy is the one who was dragged into the water, then you were in the airborne troops before, I mean in the faith Or in terms of support, you are more inclined to Gorbachev, right? Otherwise, how could you be blackmailed by Lukyanov?"

Rutskoy was stunned. He did not expect that the other party would seize this clever loophole and expose the most critical secret.

"Comrade Rutskoy, if you refuse to speak, I can only tell you that the situation will be very serious next. You have not made it clear on the issue of Gorbachev and Yeltsin. I will suggest that the Discipline Inspection Committee conduct a re-examination." Investigate and wait until the situation is clear before we talk about these things. This means that you have nothing to do with the Lukyanov coup, so you should know what I mean."

Rutskoy was sweating coldly. Even if he confessed all his crimes, it would not be enough to offset the crimes committed in his position. It can be said that after this problem is caught, his end will not be as cheap as early retirement. I am afraid he will still have to be here. A few years in a prison.

"I..." Rutskoy said tremblingly, "I am willing to admit any crime and ask the organization for leniency."

"..."

Marcus deliberately flipped through the papers on the table and pretended to think about the problem. Rutskoi, as the only general who had been captured in the Afghan War, was not good at political interrogations. After all, Marcus still had the initiative in his hands, so he deliberately directed the topic towards secret members of the conservative faction.

"Then you should know that reporting Comrade Lukyanov is not enough to offset your crime, but if you continue to report others, the organization will consider leniency."

Rutskoy seemed to have caught a glimmer of light and quickly nodded in agreement, "I am willing to God, I am willing to provide the crimes behind Lukyanov and his anti-Japanese group, and strive for leniency. I will say anything!"

In order to save his life, and also because he was afraid that others would be the first to report him, Rutskoy scrambled to get everyone's names out. Including who are their insiders within the military. Including those in the Air Force and which generals are potential supporters of the conservatives.

Even Marcus took a deep breath as he stared at the list. He did not expect that this list would be so far-reaching, and quite a few of them are still the mainstay of the airborne troops. If it is really dealt with seriously, it will be nothing more than another 1991 crisis.

Marcus realized the seriousness of the matter. After getting the list, he immediately turned around and went out, preparing to hand the list to Comrade Vladimir and tell him the unfortunate news.

Comrade Vladimir, who was standing outside the interrogation room but paying attention to every move inside, finally spoke, "This matter must be decided by General Secretary Yanayev. Even I do not have the power to decide, because he only knows about this matter." What needs to be done, Comrade Marcus, you have done a good job, leave it to us."

Vladimir patted his shoulder, turned and left, already planning what to do. He needed Yanayev to agree to his plan. After all, this plan carried great risks.

The top leaders in Moscow can be replaced at will, and he doesn't care at all, but the internal members of the army cannot be changed easily. Yanayev's foundation in Moscow is the army. If the top leaders are replaced rashly, it will inevitably cause his support rate in the army to waver. The consequences are dangerous. If insiders oppose Yanayev's rule in the future, the military may choose to stand aside.

As the army stood idly by, Yanayev was in danger. That position will become shaky and eventually collapse on the General Secretary's throne of power.

Vladimir had to avoid this danger, and he proposed his plan to Yanayev, pardoning the vast majority of military personnel who were not directly connected to the coup, and telling them that the organization would not pursue this issue further. All can relax and continue to hold positions within the military.

After Yanayev listened, he whispered, "Comrade Vladimir, are these all your thoughts? Well... but you are not worried that they will become a factor of internal instability? Or become the next What worries the General Secretary? After all, they are military personnel who have supported Comrade Gorbachev."

"Yes, that's why we were threatened by Lukyanov. If we forgive them, these people will become the most staunch supporters of our regime. Comrade Yanaev, dealing with them will chill others. How will others view what we have done if our soldiers who have fought bravely and risked their lives are treated like this? It is important to eradicate traitors, but it is more important to save them!"

"Is that your answer?" Yanaev asked after listening.

"Yes, that's my answer." Vladimir answered firmly.

"Congratulations, Comrade Vladimir, you passed."