Struggle in Soviet Russia

Victor knew that in the military system, many generals didn't have a good opinion of him, but there was one thing to say. On the other hand, he also had a bad opinion of some generals in the army today.

Victor is not such a pure person. Although he already has a long Bolshevik party standing and at the same time holds a high position in the coalition, he can even be said to be a prominent position, but he must say how much he pays attention to party principles and how ethical he is. Noble, how spotless, obviously impossible, perhaps, he can only be regarded as having a bottom line.

However, even so, he could not see certain people and certain things. Among them, the grouping and xenophobia of vested interest groups in the military were included. It can be said responsibly that the three major parties in the coalition Among the parts, small groups and exclusive interests are among the most blatantly engaged in the military.

The army is very important to a country. Similarly, the army is also very dangerous to a country. All of this is proved by history. For any country that wants long-term stability, if it cannot effectively control its own army , Let it maintain its combat effectiveness, but also wear a bridle, the so-called long-term peace and stability is nothing.

In Victor’s view, the alliance’s control of the military is not really safe. With this war, vested interest groups in the military are rapidly forming. If allowed to develop, it will sooner or later constitute the political stability of the alliance. Influence.

Of course, Victor doesn’t think there will be such things as military coups in the alliance. After all, there is still a big difference between military power and military power. Considering the characteristics of the alliance in a series of systems, as a soldier, you must be in the alliance. Becoming a role like Comrade Stalin is probably not an easy task.

But having said that, even if there is no situation in which the military is in power, it is already very problematic if there is only a situation in which the military is in power. Once the military group interferes excessively in national politics, it will inevitably have a profound impact on the politics of the entire country. .

Yes, considering the overall situation, Victor believes that it is necessary to exercise effective control over the army and the interest groups in the army. When appropriate, they should even be suppressed and tied to the reins.

From a personal point of view, it is even simpler. Simply because of the hostility between the two sides, Victor cannot allow the military forces to interfere too much in the alliance's politics. Otherwise, it is estimated that he will not end well.

Therefore, in order to cope with the increasingly politically influential military forces, Victor must also have his own allies in the military, and Rokosowski is his most important goal.

As a senior general who was marginalized in the army, Rokosovsky has his own unique advantages. In the Cavalry Army, there are many non-cavalry generals who grew up in the war. They all have no roots and are similar to Rokosowski.

In addition, a campaign in Belarus gave Rokosovsky a lot of prestige in the army. In some respects, although his status is lower than Zhukov, he is higher than those of the General Staff. too much.

Let’s talk about Vatutin. This guy gained a wave of prestige during the liberation of Kiev, but the subsequent injuries left him silent for several months. In the past few months, the Belarusian campaign was launched and ended, and before that, Rokosovsky, who was still under him, had already surpassed him in one fell swoop.

This time, when the General Staff Headquarters formulated a new combat plan, it was originally planned to send Vatutin to the Belarusian 1st Front. However, the subsequent fall offensive will also focus on central and northern Poland as the main direction of assault. Here is a direct attack on Berlin.

However, this combat plan conflicted with Comrade Zhukov's views. Subsequently, the People's Committee of National Defense adopted Zhukov's proposal, shifted the focus of the war to the southern front, and implemented a breakthrough in the direction of Romania.

Now, with the smooth progress of the Romanian war, in the next step, the Soviet army’s focus will be shifted to the middle, and Comrade Zhukov is seeking command of the Belarusian 1st Front. At the same time, he has come up with a detailed description of the attack on Berlin. plan.

Now, Victor doesn’t know what the combat plan presented by Comrade Zhukov is, but he knows that once Comrade Stalin approves the plan, then the attempts of the General Staff will be completely defeated, and the command of the Belarusian First Front will be completely defeated. It will fall into the hands of Comrade Zhukov.

What is certain is that as the battle for command of the attack on Berlin intensifies, the conflict between Comrade Zhukov and those in the General Staff will gradually become more prominent. At the same time, the conflict between him and those in Konev, It will become more and more sharp. In a word, the attack on the command of the Berlin campaign is now like a big peach, and it is attracting people from all sides to oppose each other.

Victor believes that in the end, whoever takes this honor will become the target of public criticism. This person will not only win great honor, but also gain unprecedented hostility.

Victor's suggestion to Rokosovsky was to let him give up his fight for the command of the attack on Berlin. He was destined to be unable to grab it anyway. Why would he want to offend people for nothing?

Instead of coveting that impossible honor, it is better to take this opportunity to seek something realistic.

Viktor believes that Rokosovsky should not wait for an order from the People’s Committee of National Defense to transfer him to the Belarusian 2nd Front. He should take the initiative to apply for a transfer from the Belarusian 1st Front.

The reason for applying for transfer is also very simple, that is, as a Polish, he is not suitable for continuing to serve as the commander of the Polish offensive force under the current situation.

This reason is very good. After all, the Warsaw Uprising has broken out, and the insurgents are facing the risk of being annihilated. Behind the front, members of the Polish government-in-exile frequently go to Moscow, and in the front, the first aspect of the Polish People’s Army. The army is eager to fight, and as a Polish, Rokosowski is very embarrassed.

Considering that the current position of commander of the Belarusian First Front is just what countless people think of, Rokosovsky's request will definitely be accepted.

Once his application is accepted, it is obviously inappropriate to transfer him to the Belarusian 2nd Front. The left-wing position is just north of Warsaw.

Since Rokosovsky needs to avoid suspicion in the Belarusian 1st Front and needs to be transferred from this post, does he need to avoid suspicion in the Belarusian 2nd Front? That doesn't make sense at all.

Therefore, considering this point, the possibility that Rokosovsky will eventually be transferred to the southern line is the greatest. If nothing goes wrong, the General Staff will probably swap him and Malinovsky. The latter was transferred to the Belarusian 2nd Front Army, and at the same time, Rokosovsky was transferred to the Ukrainian 2nd Front Army.

Of course, in Viktor's view, which front Rokosovsky is transferred to next is of secondary importance. What matters is where he will be transferred after the war is over.

With this excuse for his resignation as the commander of the Belarusian First Front, even after the end of the war, the People’s Committee for National Defense would not be able to arrange him to Poland again. At that time, he will probably be arranged to Hungary or Czechoslovakia. In short, as long as you are not in Poland, you can do it anywhere.

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In late August, the weather in Moscow began to become sunny and rainy. Moreover, the rain obviously increased, and the humidity of the air increased, just like the latitude of this city suddenly reached the equator.

It was nine o'clock in the morning, and heavy rain enveloped Moscow.

Lavrushin Lane, Granowski Street Hospital.

Victor walked out of the hospital without any signs, took the umbrella that Varenka handed him, carefully walked out of the canopy in front of the building, and walked towards the alley exit unhurriedly.

Lavrushin Lane is also called "Writers' Lane". It is connected to Arbat Street at one end and Granowski Street at the other end. This hospital, located in the middle of the alley, looks ordinary, even non-existent. How many people know that this is a hospital.

There are guards in blue uniforms at the entrance of the hospital. They are guards from the Political Security Bureau. These guards do not enter the door, and there are also inside the hospital. There are two guards on almost every floor.

The reason why this hospital is so tightly guarded is that its real name is not "Granowski Street Hospital", but "Kremlin Hospital". Yes, this is specifically for alliance dignitaries and celebrities to provide medical treatment. In the hospital serving, part of Comrade Stalin’s dedicated doctors also work here.

Interestingly speaking, Victor didn't know why the Kremlin Hospital was not in the Kremlin, but in such a place. However, his curiosity was not so great yet that he didn't have to figure out the reason here.

Rather than clarifying the answer, he would rather go to the ward on the south side of the second floor to take a look. I heard that there lived a Chinese named Xian Xinghai, whose name Victor had heard countless times in his previous life. .

However, the reason why Victor came here today was not to visit Mr. Xian. He came to visit Comrade Kalinin. This old comrade’s condition was very bad. Although there was no working relationship between each other, it was out of courtesy. Must also come to visit.