Struggle in Soviet Russia

Saratov Aircraft Factory, Saratov, on the Volga River.

Two years ago, when the Soviet army suffered a disastrous defeat in Kiev, Moscow issued an order to dismantle the Saratov Aircraft Factory as a whole and relocate it to the Ural region. After the Battle of Kursk, in Saratov Oblast The Deputy Secretary of the Committee and Chairman of the Saratov Reconstruction Committee Peter Yefimovich Sherest mentioned that this aircraft manufacturing company specializing in the production of "Yak" aircraft moved back to Saratov.

The entire huge and complicated relocation work was completed in just two months, and the entire relocation work was completed under the supervision of Comrade Sherest himself. This can be seen from this efficient work efficiency. A deputy secretary comrade who is also a technical official is still very capable.

The new Saratov Aircraft Factory was built on the Volga River. Now, only about two-thirds of the entire airport’s factory buildings have been built. There are also a certain number of lathes that can only work in the open, in order to prevent feng shui In the rain, a large number of tents were built in the factory.

This morning, Comrade Stalin’s special train arrived in Saratov. The leader comrades on a whim had a whim and wanted to take a look at the aircraft factory in person.

According to the original plan, Comrade Stalin should meet Comrade Arvid Janovich Perse, who had just arrived from Moscow this morning. The latter is the current Secretary of the Central Committee of Latvia and is in charge of propaganda work. The position of Deputy Director of the Political Department of the Farm People’s Committee.

With the rapid advance of the Soviet army in Ukraine, Comrade Khrushchev proposed that the construction of state farms in Ukraine should be resumed while marching on the frontal battlefield. Considering the huge damage to Ukrainian agriculture caused by the war, the restored state farms should be cancelled. The "Private Land" policy puts all productive forces and production materials under the ownership of state farms.

In the past, when the state-run farm system was implemented by the alliance, farmers on the farm enjoyed a certain amount of "private land". This so-called "private land" was actually a small piece of land in front of the house and was not suitable for mechanized farming. , So it is left to the farmers to operate by themselves.

In addition, state farms also allow farmers to raise some chickens, ducks, etc., in order to slightly improve their lives. From this perspective, under a publicly owned economic system such as state farms, they actually retain certain levels. The economic component of private ownership.

This time, Comrade Khrushchev’s proposal is obviously more radical. The abolition of the “private land” policy is tantamount to eliminating all the economic components of private ownership.

Considering some practical issues, Comrade Khrushchev’s opinions have been opposed by many people. For example, Voznesensky, who is in charge of the work of the Planning Commission, and Comrade Malinkov, for example, also expressed opposition. Among them, Voznesensky's opposition is the clearest.

In fact, Victor also disagrees with Comrade Khrushchev’s proposal. The reason is simple. This proposal considers the problem purely from an ideological point of view. At the same time, it completely ignores the issue of economic benefits.

The so-called "private land" of various state-owned farms is basically a tasteless place. The large one may have one or two acres, and the small one may even have two or three points. On this kind of fragmented land, mechanized farming is definitely not possible. In the past, the farms did not openly allow farmers to cultivate the land privately, but did not interfere.

Now, Comrade Khrushchev’s opinion is that it is explicitly forbidden for farmers to reclaim these corner plots privately. It is more clear that these lands would rather panic rather than allow private reclamation operations.

The reason why Voznesensky opposed this proposal was considered from the perspective of economic benefits, while Khrushchev's proposal of this transaction was considered from the perspective of system and ideology. As for Comrade Malinkov’s objection to this proposal, he was worried that the cancellation of the "private land" policy might cause a certain degree of backlash in society. After all, the opinions of the farmers are also very important, and the "private land" was suddenly cancelled. , It will definitely attract resistance from the farmers.

So far, Comrade Stalin has not made a final statement on this matter. He had summoned Percher before, and it is estimated that he also wanted to hear the opinions of this comrade.

Percher should be regarded as an expert official. However, his field of expertise is not agriculture, nor economics, but politics. This person graduated from the Red Professors College and is a graduate student of this college. He has been engaged in a long time. Work also involves political theory. Therefore, one thing that Victor can be sure of is that this person's position is definitely in favor of Comrade Khrushchev.

In Saratov in mid-November, the weather was already a bit cold, and standing on the bank of the wide Volga River, the autumn breeze blowing from the river surface added a little bit of coldness.

Standing on the embankment and looking into the distance, there was a group of people standing beside a tent in the factory area blocked by barbed wire. It was Comrade Stalin and the Saratov local personnel who accompanied him on the tour.

Comrade Stalin's visit to the aircraft factory was fixed. Victor had previously reviewed the itinerary and determined that during the entire visit, only the riverbank was the edge of security that needed to be focused on.

At this time, Viktor’s mind was still considering the suggestion made by Comrade Khrushchev. He wanted to know what decision Comrade Stalin would make in the end, but one thing that is certain is that once Comrade Khrushchev The proposal was passed, so the Ukrainian region will certainly not be very stable in the future.

However, although Viktor did not agree with Khrushchev's proposal, he also knew that at the national level, not all issues can be considered purely from the perspective of economic benefits. In many cases, political factors must also be considered.

"Comrade Chairman," a second lieutenant in the uniform of the People's Committee of National Security walked over quickly and put a document in front of Victor, saying, "Minutes of the meeting from Moscow."

Victor nodded, and reached out to take the file.

When he left Moscow with Comrade Stalin and went to Tehran to participate in international conferences, two meetings of the Presidium of the People's Committee of National Security were held. Because of his absence, both meetings were presided over by Comrade Fitin.

At these two meetings, the members of the presidium discussed the division of work among the vice-chairmen, and then determined the key work arrangements for the People’s Commission for National Security in the coming year.

Although Victor did not attend the meeting, his will was reflected in these two meetings. Although the presidium members come from many different forces, they just arrived and coupled with the factor of decentralization and balance, so everyone showed Very convergent.

The previously determined principle of division of labor was finally determined through two meetings. No one tried to challenge Victor's authority, and no one tried to reach out to the work of the Foreign Intelligence Agency. Everyone refrained from the relevant Foreign Intelligence Agency. The problem.

Moreover, after each meeting, the presidium will send a copy of the meeting minutes to let Victor know about the meeting.

Generally speaking, Victor is satisfied with the current work situation of the Presidium of the National Security People’s Committee. Everyone focuses on their own work. On the surface, it's good to be able to maintain a harmonious situation.

Taking a cursory look at the minutes of the meeting, Victor put the documents back in the file bag and handed them back to the ensign, saying: "Save it and save it when you return to Moscow."

"Yes, Comrade Chairman!" The second lieutenant replied and took the document. Then, he took out a triangular envelope from the pocket of the military uniform and handed it to Victor, saying, "Comrade Feijing specially sent you this. of."

"Oh?" Victor was taken aback. He frowned and reached out to take the letter.

The envelope is sealed, but it is not a special seal of the National Security People's Committee, but glued together. Obviously, this is not a highly confidential thing.

Victor tore the envelope open and poured it with the seal down, but nothing came out.

He turned the envelope over again, opened the seal, and glanced inside, only to find that there was only a small thumb-wide note in the envelope. Perhaps it was too light and could not be poured out before.

Taking out this small and somewhat pitiful piece of paper, Victor looked at the simple line of Russian letters written on it, and a wave of waves suddenly appeared on his calm expression.

The content written on the note is really simple, it is just a line of Russian letters. As for the content, it is a message to Victor.

Victor had searched for Tofijin a long time ago. After all, Fitin was presiding over the work of the Internal Intelligence Agency. If he wanted to find someone in the alliance, it would be the safest and most convenient way to ask him to do it.

However, since his relationship with Serov deteriorated, Victor had no hope for this, and he did not expect that Fitin would handle the matter for him in the end.

"Kameishen Cable Factory", this is the address provided by Feijing on the note. Although it is just such a simple address, Victor understands everything.

Kamyshin was too close to Saratov. He passed there yesterday, but he didn't expect...

If possible, Victor wanted to pass now, but he still resisted his impulse.

Again, he has his own work to do now. If he chooses to go to Kamishin at this time, even if Comrade Stalin will not blame him face to face, I am afraid he will not be too happy.