Struggle in Soviet Russia

To be honest, Victor never expected that Comrade Stalin would personally attend the funeral of Comrade Apanaschenko. You must know that since the outbreak of the war, there are not too many Soviet generals who have been killed in battle. Comrade Stalin personally attended the funeral. , But none of them, the funeral of Comrade Apanashenko set a precedent.

It is reported that in the eyes of Comrade Stalin, Apanashenko has the same trust as Voroshilov. Now it seems that such a statement is not accurate, because in Viktor’s view, Comrade Stalin may not have the same trust as Voroshilov. Interested in attending the funeral of Comrade Voroshilov.

With some random thoughts in his mind, Victor gave up the idea of ​​continuing to march towards the crowd. He returned a direction and greeted him in the direction where Comrade Stalin and his party came.

Soon, Victor greeted Comrade Stalin and his party. Because he was not wearing a military uniform, he did not pay a military salute. He just leaned in silently, wanting to join the queue behind Comrade Stalin.

"Victor," However, before he got into the team behind him, Comrade Stalin had stopped and turned to greet him over, "Come on to me."

Victor hurried over and stood half a step behind Comrade Stalin.

"If the National Security People's Committee makes adjustments, do you have the confidence to undertake the work of the entire committee?" When Victor followed up, Comrade Stalin asked at the outset without even turning around.

He could ask so directly, but Victor could not answer too directly. Therefore, after hesitating for a while, he said: "The National Security People’s Committee has just completed the reorganization work, and some basic questions can only be regarded as superficial. Solving, at this time, making adjustments to the senior leaders is not a very good choice."

This proposal was really against his will, but Victor had to say it, because he had to make such a statement in front of Comrade Stalin to prove that he did not have too much ambition and that all his work was for the benefit of the country.

Comrade Stalin nodded, seeming to have accepted his opinion, and hasn't said anything since.

It was a torment in Victor's heart. He felt that Comrade Stalin was too irresponsible. He was only half talking. Is this personnel transfer involved or not?

The group of people quickly walked to the memorial meeting place. Seeing this group of people coming, the people who had gathered around the meeting place quickly gave up a passage.

Comrade Stalin took the lead and paid attention to the place where the portrait of Apanaschenko was placed. Then he turned and walked aside, took the pipe passed by Poskrebeshev, and started smoking.

After Comrade Stalin, Molotov and other Politburo members saluted, followed by members from the People's Committee of National Defense, and Victor found the opportunity to step forward.

After saluting the portrait, Victor did not go to Apanashenko's family. He quietly retreated to the side, reaching for the cigarette in his pocket, and searching the crowd with his eyes.

"Victor, Comrade Stalin invites you over," Poskrebeshev walked over at this moment and whispered beside him.

Victor nodded without saying a word, and walked behind him towards Comrade Stalin's position. When he walked past, even though everyone in the room behaved nonchalantly, they seemed to focus their energy on the memorial service. But Victor could still feel that too much eyes were focused on his body.

"Lavrenji, Georgi, and Nikolai will all be added to the Politburo later." When Victor walked to his side, Comrade Stalin turned around. He held his pipe and walked along. Going back on the road, he said, "Considering some practical problems, there will be vacancies in the positions of Laflian and the NKVD. Some comrades in the Politburo recommended you, thinking that whether you are based on work experience or from Judging from past performance, they should all be competent for this position."

Hearing what he said, Victor felt a blast in his head, and he was a little confused.

This script is obviously not right, why should he be transferred to the NKVD? Could it be because they didn't give Malinkov a clear answer before, so they just gave up on themselves?

This is unreasonable. As a politician, how can he be so short-sighted? I didn't give a clear answer, but it was actually a kind of answer. At this point, it's impossible for Comrade Malinkov to be unaware of it?

Because the excitement caused by these words was too great, Victor's soul was gone, and he didn't even hear what Comrade Stalin said below.

In fact, for both Comrade Serov and Victor, the post of the People’s Commissar of the People’s Committee of the Interior is a complete pit, unless Comrade Beria, who is in charge of national security work, can delegate power and allow them to the people in the house. Large-scale adjustments to personnel issues in the committee, otherwise, even if they are lost, they will only act as a puppet.

Previously, the reason why he did not have a firm stand on Comrade Malinkov’s solicitation issue was that Victor also believed that his work in the Foreign Intelligence Agency was very important, and Comrade Stalin would not allow others to participate at this time, and cause any uncertain troubles. .

But now, Comrade Stalin personally came forward to discuss this issue with him, what does that mean? Undoubtedly, it shows that what he considers to be "indispensable" has not been recognized by most people.

Victor's mind was messed up, and it could even be said that he was a little at a loss.

At this moment, he saw Comrade Stalin stopped, turning his head and frowning to look at him.

In an instant, Victor sweated on his back, and he realized that he had made a mistake. His panic fell in the eyes of Comrade Stalin, and it was probably a potential trouble.

Not daring to think any more, Victor opened his mouth and wanted to speak. As a result, his mouth opened, only to realize that his throat was dry and his voice changed.

He coughed hurriedly, swallowed again, and said: "The work of the NKVD and the work of the NKVD are different in nature. However, I am also confident that I can do the corresponding work well."

Of course Victor didn't want to go to the NKVD, the **** wanted to go, but in front of Comrade Stalin, he dared not raise objections, otherwise the consequences would be serious. At this time, he must show his willingness to obey orders, make a brick belonging to the party, and move it wherever he needs it. But this is easy to say, but it is too difficult to do it. Therefore, he added the front A paragraph.

Originally, he thought that these words were adequate, but he did not expect that after listening to his words, Comrade Stalin's brows deepened. He looked at Victor in surprise and said: "Do you think the people of the house Is the current work of the Committee Department more important than the work of the Foreign Intelligence Service? Or, do you think there is someone who can completely take over your current job and do the work of the Foreign Intelligence Service well without the slightest omission?"

Victor blinked, and he suddenly realized that his mentality of gains and losses was so serious that he was completely covered by his head before he heard Comrade Stalin's words just now.

If nothing unexpected happened, Comrade Stalin should have said something just now, probably because he was not optimistic about this proposal, but he went away in advance, so that he did not hear what was said below.

"For now, the work of the Foreign Intelligence Service is of course very important." For this reason, Victor can no longer change his words. He can only follow the previous statement and bite the bullet and continue. "But I think Comrade Serov Whether it's..."

When he was only talking about this, he was interrupted by Comrade Stalin's wave.

"I don't deny Comrade Serov's abilities and talents," said Comrade Stalin, "but his abilities are mainly focused on coordinating work, and in terms of pioneering ideas for intelligence work and a keen sense of intelligence. Not as good as you. Well, he also lacks a little bit in terms of his ability to perform specific tasks and perfect details. Therefore, I don't think he can control the work of the Foreign Intelligence Service well."

Victor secretly breathed a sigh of relief. At this moment, he felt that the pores all over his body seemed to relax. The kind of refreshment was hard to describe in words.

"So, my opinion is that the work of the NKVD can be delegated to Comrade Serov," Comrade Stalin continued, "and the work of the NKVD will be delegated to you."

Victor opened his lips and told the truth. He wanted to agree to it for the first time, and then said a lot of things like that he must work hard and live up to the trust of the leader, but reason told him that it is wrong to say that. .

"Comrade Stalin, if you have such an idea, then please allow me to make a request," after thinking about it, Victor said with a worried expression.

"What's the requirement?" Comrade Stalin stopped again, turned to look at him and asked.

"As you said, Comrade Serov is good at coordinating work, but this is precisely my weakness," Victor said. "If you ask me to take full charge of the work of the People’s Committee for National Security, then I propose that I should In the shortest possible time, to complete the presidium of the People’s Committee of National Security, several vice-chairmen should be in place as soon as possible to share and supervise my work, so as to avoid some unnecessary mistakes."

Comrade Stalin seemed to be a little surprised by this suggestion he made, and his two somewhat muddy eyes were staring at him closely, as if he wanted to see if his words were from the sincerity.