Struggle in Soviet Russia

How to find another way?

On this issue, Victor easily found an entry point. Since the central government determined that Moscow needs this nuclear power plant project more, and believes that in the issue of power supply, Moscow has a higher priority than the Karelia region, then he wants to reverse the The decision of the central government must find the reason why a nuclear power plant project is not suitable to be set up around Moscow, and use this reason as an entry point to change the decision of the central government.

Is there anything inappropriate for a nuclear power plant project to be located in the area around Moscow? Of course there is, not only there, but also more, as the former head of the national security agency, Victor can easily find a reason that no one can deny from his own experience.

What is the reason for this? Quite simply, the establishment of nuclear power plants in the surrounding area of ​​Moscow poses a direct threat to the security of the capital of the Union. As long as there is such a reason there, anyone will think twice about this issue.

"I think your opinion is comprehensive and responsible," Victor said without hesitation, pandering to Comrade Malenkov's remarks, "at least on the issue of nuclear power plants, I think the People's Commissariat only considers Moscow's electricity supply The needs are not comprehensive enough, and more, we have to consider the security issues of Moscow, and even…”

Waving his hand to interrupt Viktor, Comrade Malenkov stood up and said, "These questions, you can directly respond to Comrade Stalin, and you must hurry up."

After he finished speaking, he walked back to the desk, picked up a document from the desk, opened it, closed it quickly, then turned to Victor and said, "Let's go, let's go see Comrade Stalin together. ."

Smiling, he walked to Victor's side, put the hand holding the document on his shoulder, and said, "Fortunately, Comrade Stalin slept very early last night, and he should have enough energy to deal with us during the day."

Victor understood, no need to ask, Comrade Malenkov must take this opportunity to ask Comrade Stalin to verify and review the matter.

Comrade Malenkov had to wait for the driver to arrange a car because it was an impromptu move. He and Victor went downstairs while talking, and when they reached the door of the building, they stopped and chatted a few times. If you just look at his expression, people who can't estimate the inside story will think that he is in a good mood. In fact, standing by his side, Victor can feel Malenkov's anger, and his anger is hidden in Under the skin, it seems that a trace of sweat can overflow through the pores.

Viktor didn't know how Andreyev talked to Malenkov, let alone what they said in the conversation, but according to his guess, Malenkov was probably taken by Andreyev. into the pit.

This guess is actually a bit unexpected, because Comrade Andreyev, as a veteran in the Politburo, is himself a kind of old man. He has no position, does not choose a position, is simply loyal to Comrade Stalin, That is to say, because he will not choose who to support, nor who he will choose to oppose, so naturally no one regards him as an opponent.

At the same time, it is precisely because of this political characteristic of Comrade Andreyev that he was able to sit so firmly in the post of Chairman of the Central Supervisory Committee. You must know that in the past few years, with the The power of the Central Supervisory Committee has also been strengthened, and Comrade Andreyev's status is actually similar to that of Kalinin, both of which are relatively detached.

Therefore, now Comrade Malenkov almost fell into the trap, because he did not doubt Andreyev's position, and always regarded him as a neutral person.

But now it seems that Andreyev chose to cheat Malenkov once, and it is not difficult to understand. After all, as an "old man", he and Comrade Zhdanov are the real comrades-in-arms, and they are comrades who are more closely connected. As for the "old man" Malenkov, he is still a newcomer in the Politburo, and what is even more tragic is that his political ally Beria is also a newcomer, and he is also the newcomer with the least price.

Viktor can understand Malenkov's anger, but at the same time he is very clear that even if he is angry to the extreme, he will not choose to directly turn against Andreyev - revenge is not a character trait that a mature politician should have , knowing the times is. Now, the atmosphere in the Politburo is very complicated, and the situation Malenkov has to face is also very complicated. At this time, adding an opponent like Andreyev will obviously only make the situation worse. Getting out of trouble doesn't help.

In the car to the Kremlin, Viktor had a different feeling in his heart. He is feeling more and more tired now. It seems that since the day he left the People's Commissariat of State Security, everything has changed. It's not going well. The most important thing is that he feels that he is getting closer and closer to the day when he is intrigued all day long.

The Kremlin, below Comrade Stalin's office.

Viktor got out of the car behind Malenkov, and when the two climbed the stairs in front of the building, they saw Comrade Boskrebyshev walking out of the building with a burly man in military uniform. .

Seeing the two Victors, Comrade Boskrebyshev paused for a while, then quickened his pace, greeted him with a smile on his face, and said, "Victor? When did you come back?"

He had just finished asking this question, and he smiled and lowered his voice again, and asked, "Is it for the power station?"

Victor smiled bitterly and said, "It seems that this is no longer a secret spread in a small area."

"Everyone who is qualified to know knows it," said Comrade Poskrebyshev with a smile. "However, most people don't know much about the inside story. They only know that a construction project of a power station is being planned."

"Well, that makes no difference," Victor said, spreading his hands.

Until this time, Comrade Boskrebyshev turned his head and greeted Malenkov. The relationship between the two was complicated. The former Malenkov was Boskelebyshev's subordinate, and he was still a direct subordinate. Today, it is estimated that only the two of them know the relationship between the two.

The man who followed Boskrebyshev had not left yet. He had been standing a few steps away until Boskrebyshev started chatting with Malenkov, then he walked over with a smile on his face and looked at Viktor. Greetings: "Hello, Comrade Viktor Viktorovich."

When addressing Viktor, he not only used Viktor's name and father's name, but also his position, which means that this person's position should be lower than Viktor's. However, looking at the handsome face of the other party, Viktor still I can't remember who this guy is.

"Ah, come, let me introduce you," Poskrebyshev seemed to remember this man at this moment, he turned around again, and introduced the two of them, "this is Leonid Comrade Ilyich Brezhnev has just returned from Prague."

Brezhnev? !

Victor blinked, wondering if he had heard it wrong.

Although he didn't know much about the history of the Soviet Union in his previous life, of course he knew who Brezhnev was. He was the leader of the Soviet Union after Khrushchev, but in the photos Victor saw in his previous life, What impressed me most about Comrade "Xun Duoduo", apart from the medals that hung all over his chest and even his crotch, was his long and big face, but this... this man with thick eyebrows and big eyes Is the handsome pot really Brezhnev? Could it be that he was also reborn, and even his body was rebuilt?

"Well, I know you, Comrade Leonid Ilyich," Malenkov obviously did not have as complicated an idea as Viktor, he shook hands with Brezhnev directly, and said, "The Dnieper Hydroelectric Power Station suffered damage during the war. Serious damage and related repair work has not progressed smoothly so far. You must be clear that the dredging and repair of the Dnieper Hydropower Station is not only related to the power consumption problem of the entire Eastern Ukraine, but also related to the shipping problem of the Dnieper River. The key is very important, so after you take office, the first thing you have to deal with is this issue."

Hearing this, Viktor understood what Brezhnev's new position was.

The Dnieper Hydropower Station was the largest hydropower station built by the Union in the 1920s and 1930s. It was very sensational at that time, and its location was in Zaporozhye State. During the Great Patriotic War, the hydropower station was completely blown up by the Germans, because the gap was too large and the water conditions were too complicated. Therefore, the reconstruction work has not been officially started until now.

Brezhnev's expression was very serious. He gave Malenkov a military salute and said, "Please don't worry, I..."

This action made Malenkov laugh, so before he could finish speaking, the latter interrupted him, pressing down his arm and smiling: "Remember, you are no longer a military commissar. Now, it is a state secretary, Comrade Leonid Ilyich, so when you speak, don't give the military salute."

"Ah..." Brezhnev smiled honestly, and then said apologetically, "I'm sorry, I'm used to it."

"It doesn't matter, none of this matters," Malenkov said with a smile. "Like I said, the Dnieper Hydropower Station, that's what you need to focus on. I hope to hear good news from you as soon as possible."

"I'll do my best," Brezhnev said with a very serious expression.

As a bystander, this is the first time Victor has seen Brezhnev himself. Overall, he has a good impression of this person, at least he has no ill feelings.