Chapter 1546 There are no tears in Moscow (first update, please subscribe)
In October, Khrushchev recuperated in Sochi on the Black Sea coast as usual.
At this time, Moscow was far less warm than the shores of the Black Sea. Dark clouds in the sky shrouded the city, seeming to be ominous.
In a villa in Moscow, Shelepin asked:
"Are you ready? Will Selest agree? Once Kiev firmly opposes it, we will not be able to succeed."
The Sherest in his mouth is the first secretary of Ukraine and the core of the Ukrainian Gang.
"According to Khrushchev, he is still an old man even though he is seventy years old."
Brezhnev did not answer his question, but brought up his age. Khrushchev had publicly expressed his intention to retire many times when he proposed the abolition of the "lifetime system for cadres" and even planned to hand over leadership in two years. However, this decision caused some people's nervousness.
There is no other reason. Each of them feels that they can serve the motherland for a lifetime. Now that someone is depriving them of this power, of course they are extremely dissatisfied.
"Of course, this is not a matter of age. What is more important is that the reason why he wants to drive away experienced leading cadres is because of his personal dictatorship. In the past few years, he has made many mistakes. His arbitrary behavior No one can stop him.”
Shelepin nodded in approval, which was the reason why he participated, while Brezhnev was still there minding his own business and said,
“Comrades all have great hopes for us and correctly understand our difficulties. Suslov, Podgorny, and Sherest all understand the root cause of the current problems our motherland is encountering. ”
Shelepin is very young, so the issue of age cannot touch him. Brezhnev did not hide that his age caused panic to many people, which is why everyone supports him.
At the same time, he emphasized the mistakes made by Khrushchev and asked Shelepin for his opinion:
"Schullich, what do you think we should do now?"
Xie Lieping responded decisively:
"Now that Marilovsky is on our side, we should ask him to return to Moscow and formally express our views."
Whether the coup is successful or not, the role of the military is crucial, so the presence of one person will play a decisive role, and that is the attitude of the military leader, the Soviet Defense Minister Marilovsky. If he does not agree to launch a coup, he will let it go No matter what the anti-Khrush faction did, it was all harmless behavior to Khrushchev.
Previously, in order to save money, develop high-tech weapons, and ease tensions with Europe, Khrushchev carried out large-scale disarmament operations. As a result, he, who had little control over the military, gradually lost the trust of the military, which also made Ma Lilinovsky eventually became a rebel.
This is the fundamental reason why they decided to implement the plan.
After getting the answer he wanted to hear, Brezhnev asked again:
"This is a good idea. So Schulich, who will invite him back? This requires a suitable candidate. Every comrade has a suitable place."
Shelepin looked at Brezhnev and blurted out:
"Ilyich, you are the second secretary, so of course you are the most suitable candidate."
"Me?"
Brezhnev's face froze, and he looked like he was afraid of Khrushchev. Just like many people's impression of him, he had an easy-going personality, unsteady stance, and unclear views. He is a bit soft and easily influenced by others.
And this is also the reason why Brezhnev was involved - although Khrushchev valued Brezhnev very much, he often showed his "disdain" for Brezhnev.
It was this occasional denial that made Brezhnev, who was already a candidate for succession, uneasy and dissatisfied with Khrushchev.
More importantly, Brezhnev considered himself to be highly capable and hoped to stand on stage to handle some national affairs, but Khrushchev always asked him to take charge of some seemingly unimportant party affairs, which often made him Produce a feeling of unfulfilled ambition.
In order to realize his political ambitions as soon as possible and to avoid long nights and nightmares, Brezhnev finally decided to follow Khrushchev's lead and stage a coup to seize power.
In the past few years, he had collected too much dissatisfaction from everyone. Everyone, from the union republics to Moscow, was full of dissatisfaction with Khrushchev.
He saw everyone's dissatisfaction and opportunities. Of course, he also saw the various forces such as Suslov and Shelepin, especially Shelepin. In the past few years, Khrushchev promoted many young people. Leaders who grew up under Xie Lieping's support were all former Communist Youth League cadres and were very loyal to him. They held many important high-level positions. The state security agencies, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, TV stations, and the TASS news agency are all filled with Shelepin's influence. Neither will tolerate one another becoming masters of the Kremlin.
In this case, Brezhnev, who was soft-eared and easily influenced by others, was the best choice.
As usual, Brezhnev once again showed his weakness.
"I am not suitable. Sherest is more suitable. He is the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Ukraine and the First Secretary of Ukraine. He is trustworthy from Ukraine and has no problem with his qualifications."
Brezhnev proposed a candidate who was the most powerful local leader in the Soviet Union. Well, at this time, there is no Russian president, which means that huge Russia has no leader.
In fact, this is normal. If a Russian president appears, he will have the power to challenge Moscow.
But this has also led to a situation where Ukraine has become the most powerful local force. At many times, the Kremlin needs to seriously consider Ulank's voice.
"Tell the truth, Ilyich, only you have this position."
Xie Lieping directly vetoed:
"You are the number two person in the presidium and a widely trusted leader. You are irreplaceable."
Faced with such persuasion, Brezhnev still hesitated and behaved weakly as in the past.
In the past, even though everyone expressed dissatisfaction with Khrushchev, he remained silent and carefully collected everyone's dissatisfaction. In the end, everyone was connected together. In the past nearly two years, these members often gathered together and secretly planned how to unseat Khrushchev.
From the beginning, Brezhnev was like a mother-in-law, from opposing assassinations to now, this guy is simply unable to hold up the wall with mud!
When Shelepin's patience was about to run out, Brezhnev agreed with great reluctance, nodded and said:
"Well, I understand what my comrades expect of me."
In fact, from the beginning, Brezhnev knew that he could not escape. He personally communicated with most of the people who opposed Khrushchev, and he implemented all plans.
The reason for discussing with Shelepin was just to test him. Brezhnev could do some things, but he couldn't take the lead at this time.
The current Central Presidium is very complicated. Suslov and Shelepin are the two giants, especially the latter, who also controls the KGB.
Although Brezhnev was the second secretary, he did not have an advantage against other giants, but sometimes, things had to be done by him.
The anti-Kremlin faction, which succeeded in wooing the army, laid a dragnet in Moscow. They replaced Khrushchev's guards and took the entire Kremlin into their hands. Then a meeting of the Central Presidium was convened without Khrushchev presiding over it, and Khrushchev was dismissed from his post.
At this time, Khrushchev was still on vacation on the shores of the Black Sea!
What kind of excuse could he use to allow him to return to Moscow after completing the arrangements here?
This is the biggest problem. After all, Khrushchev was still nominally the leader of the Soviet Union. If he discovered the arrangements of others and launched a counterattack, they would definitely be doomed. After all, since the establishment of the Soviet Union, the authority of the number one figure has always been supreme.
At the last moment, Brezhnev seemed to have temporarily retreated, forgetting his promise to Shelepin, and hoped that Podgorny would contact Khrushchev on his behalf. Podgorny was very straightforward. He refused on the grounds that he had just given Khrushchev a detailed report on his daily work, and calling him again might arouse suspicion. Although he was extremely reluctant, Brezhnev still made the call. He looked uneasy, his face was pale, and his voice was trembling, and he reported several problems encountered in reorganizing agriculture.
After listening to his words, Khrushchev said dissatisfied:
"What happened to you? Can't you live a day without me? Okay, let me think about it. Mikoyan is here, I want to discuss it with him, and call me again later."
An hour later, Brezhnev called again,
"Comrade Khrushchev, on many issues only you have the ability and prestige to make uncontroversial decisions."
"Okay, I'll fly back to Moscow tomorrow."
Khrushchev's voice was still extremely rude, and then the microphone only had a busy signal.
Brezhnev put down the microphone, looked at the presidium members present, and nodded expressionlessly, saying nothing.
"Vladimir, we must prevent things from happening in Moscow."
In Lubyanka Square, Semichasny heard Shelepin’s voice on the phone. He nodded and said:
"I understand."
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After putting down the phone, Semichasny picked up the phone again:
"I am Semichasny. The director of the Ninth Bureau is here. I have something to say to him personally."
The Ninth Bureau is responsible for the security of high-level Soviet officials. Building 14 of the Kremlin is the home of the KGB's Ninth Directorate. It not only guards Kremlin government agencies, the Council of Ministers building and other targets, but also includes local targets far away from Moscow such as the Black Sea, the Baltic Sea and several targets in other areas. They are responsible.
During the interval between the arrival of the director of the Ninth Bureau, Semichasny went to the Third General Directorate, which is the General Administration of Military Administration, and issued an order to him, requesting the Moscow Military District's personnel and troop mobilization. Even if it was insignificant, he must immediately report to him Report.
At this time, the well-trained officers of the Ninth Bureau were all ordered to be in a wartime state.
As a precaution, the Seventh Bureau's reconnaissance force also cut off the government's dedicated communication line to Khrushchev's sanatorium, citing equipment damage.
In this way, telephone contact with Khrushchev must go through the private exchange in Moscow, so that the contents of all Khrushchev's telephone conversations can be reported immediately to Lubyanka.
The leader of the Ukrainian gang, Selest, flew to Kiev. He wanted to control Ukraine and prevent it from supporting Khrushchev. The last time when Malenkov and others launched an attack, Khrushchev relied on local forces led by Ukraine to make a comeback. of.
After making all these arrangements, Sherest returned to Moscow again, preparing to appear at the Central Presidium meeting and stand on the side of most comrades.
It was quiet in Moscow that night.
Zhukov, once the symbol of victory, has been relegated to the sidelines for many years, and no one can get the military to side with Khrushchev again.
Since the Cuban Missile Years crisis, the military has been deeply disappointed with its "weakness."
The next day, Khrushchev's plane landed at the Moscow government airport. Only one person greeted him, KGB Chairman Semichasny. Khrushchev walked down the escalator and asked:
"Where did everyone else go?"
Semichasny glanced at the guard officer behind Khrushchev and replied expressionlessly.
"They're all in the Kremlin!"
Although it was a bit unusual, Khrushchev still had no doubts and nodded at him and said:
"Go to the Kremlin immediately."
The meeting began immediately, and Brezhnev took the lead in speaking. He stood up and criticized Khrushchev. He was extremely disrespectful to comrades and often made ill-considered decisions.
"Ilyich, this issue is not my problem alone. It was decided after everyone discussed it together. Why didn't you object before?"
Khrushchev retorted loudly to Brezhnev, and then looked at the other people present, but what was different from usual was that no one spoke for him this time.
At this moment, they were jointly opposing him. Khrushchev had already understood that the attackers were evil. At this moment, what he regretted most was that he did not take resolute measures against them, otherwise there would be no such result.
Khrushchev's son Sergey had previously received a phone call saying that a group of people in the party were plotting to overthrow him. After learning the news, Sergey told Khrushchev immediately.
However, Khrushchev felt that this was a fantasy. He had great trust in the subordinates he had promoted. He felt that he was very good to them. What reason did they have to betray him?
Therefore, he did not choose to investigate the matter thoroughly, but instead followed the original plan and took a vacation on the shores of the Black Sea as if nothing had happened.
Now, with no power to resist, he has woken up from his dream and understands that these are all planned by his most loyal subordinates.
Khrushchev wanted to struggle to change the situation, but Brezhnev gave no chance at all and accused Khrushchev of the serious mistakes he had made in the past 10 years. In the end, he had to surrender and accept the reality of being withdrawn.
"I personally apologize for dealing with issues that some comrades attach great importance to."
Khrushchev now understood that this was history repeating itself, and it seemed to be even more troublesome this time.
What's even worse is that he knows that he has no ability to make a comeback this time.
Because the emergence of powerful local factions such as First Secretary of Ukraine Sherest, First Secretary of Belarus Mazurov, and First Secretary of Georgia Mzavanadze have already revealed a problem.
Only Mikoyan had a good word for him and suggested that he could be removed from his position as First Secretary and whether he could retain his position as Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Soviet Union. However, they were rejected by the meeting, and several other people who were more pro-Khrushchev did not speak in the end.
"We hope that Comrade Khrushchev can deeply realize his mistakes and the huge losses caused to the Soviets."
Suslov spoke slowly,
"Voluntarily leaving your current leadership position and retiring will be a mutually acceptable outcome."
"This is impossible!"
Although he could not overturn the situation, Khrushchev still did not compromise in the face of this situation. He flatly refused:
"The Central Presidium meeting at this time does not represent the true views of all cadres. I am the first secretary elected by all Central Committee members. Only the Central Committee can let me leave my job."
(End of chapter)