Soviet Union 1991

From the New Year's Eve to the ninth day of the Lunar New Year, after experiencing so many days of gastroenteritis with vomiting and diarrhea, I am finally able to post an update.

"We have gone through the most difficult moments in the past few years. Including the Western blockade, the betrayal of allies, and even the brink of civil war. However, all this has passed. The Soviets have gone through the most difficult moments, and we won the final victory. war. Out of the shadow of defeat."

Yanayev looked around. Surkov, Yazov, and Vladimir were all listening to him quietly. The meeting was quiet. They are all the heroes who came over during the August 19 coup. Of course, some of them have left here forever.

Akhromeev, who took over Kalennikov's position, also unexpectedly appeared in the conference room, appearing in a meeting that was not originally his. Some people privately speculated that this was Yanayev's show of goodwill to the army. , thanks to Akhromeev and the Ministry of Defense sending tanks to surround the Supreme Soviet building, it is not surprising that military representatives appear here.

Yanayev's tone was very calm, but every word coming out of his mouth represented the country's highest will.

"Our power has returned to Eastern Europe, and those damn traitors have paid their due price. I would like to thank everyone present for everything they have done. Your contribution will be remembered by the world forever and will last forever. "

After saying that, the audience burst into applause.

What Yanayev said is no longer important. What is important is that after this coup, everyone here will become a new elite class, with the exception of one person.

Comrade Pavlov knew that he should leave here. Even if Yanayev and his colleagues on the August 19th Committee were willing to forgive him for his past, due to political considerations, a traitor could never sit as Prime Minister of the Soviet Union. position, his resignation application is reasonable.

"Are you leaving?"

Pavlov nodded and acted very lightly, "Let's go. The people who should be imprisoned are all in the Marine Silent Prison. What reason do I have to continue to stay here? General Secretary Yanayev, my mission has been completed." But some people feel uneasy when they see the figure of the conservatives standing here. Only if I completely disappear can the last glimmer of hope in their hearts be extinguished."

Yanayev asked calmly. He leaned against the marble pillars in the corridor, holding a cigarette in one hand, and said slowly, "Where are you going to go in the future?"

Pavlov took a deep breath and said, "Return to Smolinsk Oblast, where I was born, and now it is time to go back. Everything I have done in the past eight years has been completed, and it is time to hand over to Someone else, I recommend Comrade Kovalev as..."

"There are already candidates under consideration for the post of Prime Minister of the Soviet Union." Yanayev suddenly interrupted Pavlov's words, "Comrade Pavlov does not need to worry about this issue, we have already done a good job. Preparation for the series.”

Pavlov was stunned. Unexpectedly, Yanayev already had a new candidate for prime minister in mind.

"The current Chairman of the Supreme Soviet of Belarus, Alexander Grigorievich Lukashenko, will take your place and become the new Prime Minister of the Soviet Union."

Lukashenko?

Pavlov's first impression was of his feat of knocking down Shushkevich's old fox in one fell swoop. At that time, everyone rumored that Yanayev was behind Lukashenko, adding fuel to the flames. But now the General Secretary's words There may be a deeper meaning behind transferring him to Moscow. In other words, he was prepared for both.

If Pavlov takes the initiative to resign, Lukashenko will immediately succeed him as Prime Minister of the Soviet Union. If Pavlov does not submit his resignation, I am afraid that Lukashenko will also be transferred to the Central Committee. At this time, Pavlov Love has lost power, and Yanayev's replacement is only a matter of words.

Although loyal to Yanayev, he is also a traitor to the conservatives.

"Comrade General Secretary, have you already prepared?"

Pavlov seemed relieved and breathed a sigh of relief, "Lukashenko has good abilities. If he is allowed to serve as the Prime Minister of the Soviet Union, he will be worthy of his name. Moreover, he is also a Belarusian, and he can also block some people." Don’t talk so harshly, as if the Soviet Union is just the Soviet Union for Russians.”

Yanayev did not continue to struggle with the issue of Lukashenko. His recognition of Lukashenko's ability does not need to be repeated by Pavlov. Comrade Lukashenko was originally the No. 2 candidate. If this This coup was beyond his expectation and if the overall situation collapsed, Yanayev would initiate emergency preparations as soon as possible, and Lukashenko would form a shadow cabinet in Belarus to resist the conservative regime. Of course, this chance may be only one in a million, so the Belarusian father has no chance to show off his talents in this thrilling coup.

"It has been prepared some time ago. Comrade Lukashenko, you should be on your way to the Kremlin now. Comrade Pavlov, I suggest you go back and have a good rest to prepare for the handover."

In Pavlov's view, Yanayev seemed a bit cold and inhumane at this time. He is indeed a strongman who speaks the truth on political issues, and Lukashenko just complements him.

There is nothing left to say.

Pavlov turned around and took one last look at the Kremlin. Soon he would say goodbye to all this. The final outcome was just Lukashenko settling in Moscow, and he left the city sadly alone.

"Comrade Pavlov."

Yanayev called him from behind, and Pavlov was stunned for a moment.

"Why don't you come to my house for a drink after get off work today?"

He shrugged and said, "Even if I hold a farewell dinner for you, it will not be as the general secretary of the Soviet Union, but as an old friend."

A black car drove into the parking lot of the Kremlin. A middle-aged man in a black formal suit got out of the car. He straightened his tie and walked towards the Kremlin gate.

Familiar new faces will always attract the attention of others, especially such a resolute and calm face, as well as the same deep eyes. Walking to the door of the office director, the middle-aged man paused at the door and knocked. door.

Valery didn't raise his head, just pushed up his glasses and said "Come in."

What the middle-aged man said next made Valery, who was immersed in the pile of documents, instantly raise his head and look at him.

"Hello, Director Valery, I am Comrade Lukashenko."