In Budapest, the capital of Hungary, the atmosphere of revolution was unusually strong. Everywhere you walked, people sang the Internationale, and in the squares there were people preaching revolutionary ideas.

Hungarians in Budapest are confident that the days ahead will get better and better. Because the newly formed Soviet government had declared an eight-hour working day for workers and equal pay for men and women. The nationalization of banks, mines, large industrial enterprises, means of transport and large estates was also announced. Enterprises and factories with more than 20 employees were nationalized.

In addition, the Hungarian Soviet Government issued a decree that foreign trade should be monopolized by the state, and the Supreme Council of the National Economy was established to manage the economic work of the whole country. Local committees for the national economy have been set up accordingly in the industrial centres. At the same time, a decree on the nationalization of land was passed, which nationalized the land of landlords with an area of more than 100 holts and turned it into state farms.

The new Hungarian government's series of initiatives are honestly much better than before, but the world is not divided by good and bad.

So when the enthusiasm for the work of the new government erupted, the news that the surrounding countries were gathering troops to prepare for the invasion of Hungary also reached the desks of the top levels of the government.

Bela Kuhn, who is currently the chairman of the People's Council of the new Hungarian regime, immediately convened a meeting of the various councillors to discuss armed intervention in the surrounding countries.

At the beginning of the parliament, Béla Kuhn took out a telegram and addressed the People's Commissars present: "Comrades, this is a telegram from our comrades working on the secret front. The Czechs, Serbias, and Romanians around us, at the instigation of the imperial powers, wanted to send troops to intervene in our choices and extinguish the flames of revolution. Comrades, can we accept it? ”

"I can't." "Absolutely not."

Béla Kuhn's agitation was well done, and the other 12 People's Commissars and 15 Deputy People's Commissars present were unanimously opposed to foreign intervention.

We don't know how many of them are genuine, but we can still work together in terms of momentum. And this was exactly what Béla Kuhn wanted, knowing full well that the Hungarian Communist Party had been founded for less than five months.

The number of members of the Communist Party has grown from 17 brought back to China by themselves to 460,000 now. The evil consequence of the rapid and explosive development was that many of the members who joined did not even know who Marx was. And how many of them are opportunists for profit, even he himself does not know.

Unlike the original time and space, this time the Hungarian Communist Party did not form a coalition government with the Social Democratic Party, but formed a separate Soviet power. It is only that some high-ranking figures have been recruited into the government to ensure the authority of the new government.

But even so, Béla Kuhn is full of concerns within the Communist Party. For this reason, he also sent a telegram to Comrade Lenin, who was far away in Russia, to inquire, and His Excellency, who was also troubled by this question, called him back and said.

"Comrade Bella Kuhn, this question is actually bothering us as well. However, I have a preliminary idea of this, we can first calm down these unstable elements and observe them, and then distinguish them when the situation is clear. However, there is a need to hold these people hostage in order to prevent them from doing things that are detrimental to the organization. ”

And Lenin's thoughts on Soviet Russia inspired Béla Kuhn, and he could do the same. However, it is necessary to discern whether there are such stalwart elements in the top echelons of the government.

At the meeting, when Bella Kuhn finished his opening remarks, Vantish, who had also returned from Soviet Russia as a foreign affairs councilor, immediately said: "Chairman Kuhn is right that the imperialist attempt to instigate the three puppet regimes to destroy our revolution will not succeed. We want to mobilize the masses and let these imperialists know the fighting spirit of the Hungarian people. ”

"That's right, we're going to let these imperialist doglegs know how powerful."

"No one can force the revolutionary masses in Hungary."

Wan Tush's remarks drew loud approval from the committee members present. These communists, who were still passionate in their hearts, were dissatisfied with the foreign powers.

But then, a voice that seemed less harmonious emerged. "I think it's okay to talk to neighboring countries. After all, war is not good for us. ”

When the crowd heard this discordant voice, they sought prestige from Herrico, a former Socialist who was now a member of the Education Commissioner.

Herrico, who was stared at by everyone, explained: "After all, we have been fighting the war for four years, and the domestic economy is already overwhelmed. ”

In response to Herrico's remarks, the meeting immediately attracted a backlash. "You are capitulationists, and the masses who are inspired by revolutionary sentiment will not be afraid of these imperialist lackeys."

"Commissioner Hericho, do you know what you're talking about?"

"I think Mr. Herico himself is afraid."

The gossip made it impossible for Herrico to continue, especially the contemptuous gaze in everyone's eyes made him feel embarrassed.

And that's when Bella Kuhn spoke: "Herico is just expressing his opinion, you don't have to react like that. ”

Then he asked about Herrico. "Do you still stand by your point of view now?"

Heriko, who had been educated by everyone for a long time, shook his head again and again, indicating that he had given up.

At this time, the Commissar of Internal Affairs, who also returned from Soviet Russia, said: "Since everyone agrees, fight against the doglegs of these imperial powers." Then we will fully mobilize the revolutionary masses to join the People's Army and make our own contribution to the defense of Soviet power. ”

Sidler's words caused all the members present to nod their heads again and again, and at this time Béla Kuhn opened his mouth and said to one of the members on his right: "Commissioner Landreel, the government's work of calling on the people can be done by us, and it is up to you to lead them to defeat the enemy." ”

Sitting third on the right hand and one of the few members of the Council of People's Commissars who knew military affairs, Landreel immediately stood up and said: "Please rest assured, Chairman and members, that I will not allow the enemy's attempts to succeed, and that the People's Army is capable of protecting Soviet power." ”

After giving assurances, Landreel went on to talk about the difficulties: "However, there is a shortage of weapons in the People's Army at present, and there is also a shortage of ammunition and supplies, and I wonder if the government can think of a way." ”

In response to the difficulties expressed by Landreel, the Interior Councillor Sidlerer said: "This is not a problem, we will make the comrades in the arsenal work overtime to produce weapons to defend themselves." In addition, we can also order the collection of weapons and ammunition that are scattered among the people, and in addition, we can give priority to ensuring the use of the army. ”

As for Sidler's assurances, Landreel was less worried. However, there are still some small problems, and he feels that it is better to say them first. "At the moment, there is a shortage of officers in the KPA, and this also needs to be figured out. Moreover, this time the revolutionary masses were conscripted into the army, and some of them did not even know how to use weapons. ”

In the face of the new difficulties that Rundelier said, Béla Kuhn spoke: "There are not enough officers, you can let the soldiers who usually perform well be promoted first." As for the question of how many people do not know how to use weapons, I think it is also simple. You can take advantage of this time to rush in and train them, and when they go to battle, they will be. Training alone is too time-consuming, war can come at any time, and we can't afford to be too late. ”

"If you do that, the casualties will be very large."

Landreel's words made Foreign Affairs Commissar Vantusz a little dissatisfied, and he rebuked: "The revolution will inevitably have bloodshed and sacrifice, and our experience in Russia has taught this truth." Now it was an existential stake for the Soviets to face the armed intervention of the imperial powers. We don't have enough time to demand this demand or that, so we can only mobilize the people and the enemy to fight bloodily. Only in this way will we be able to lead the Hungarian people to a happy life. ”

Sensing that Vantush's tone was a little heavy, Bella Kuhn soothed Rundelier. "Commissioner Vantuš is a bit heavy, but it is only out of love for Hungary. According to our experience in Soviet Russia, many revolutionary masses were trained on the battlefield and soon became qualified fighters. Therefore, there is some truth in what Committee member Wantush said. ”

As for the optimism of the people present, Landreel, who was well aware of the military affairs, disagreed with it in his heart, and it was completely inappropriate to put the experience of the Russian civil war here. There is no comparison at all between what kind of army Soviet Russia is facing and what kind of army Hungary will face.

The two armies of Russia were born out of the Russian army, so there is not much difference between them, and the characteristics of the Russian nation and the structure of the army also allow its people to adapt quickly. Hungary is inherently far behind its neighbors, and if you rely on Russia's experience, the two are completely incomparable. However, Landlier could not continue to say these words, and see who opposed him, these were basically Communist veterans who had returned from Soviet Russia. If you oppose it again, you probably won't have a good fruit to eat.

With Rundelier silent, the meeting quickly reached a resolution. Conscription of supplies and equipment for the revolutionary masses to join the army to defend Soviet power.

Subsequently, the government issued a series of laws to conscript the army and collect supplies from all over the country. In just ten days, the Hungarian government conscripted 100,000 people, and the weapons and equipment that were scattered among the people were also found by it.

However, the war did not follow the steps of the Hungarian government, and when they had just called up a hundred thousand men, the Romanian army, which was ready, crossed the Tisza.

War broke out.