Eighteenth-century boxwood table clocks tick, white bulbs shine through the carved leather shades of the floor lamps on the heavy dark green velvet curtains, white embroidered tablecloths are laid on round tables by the windows, food is served on delicate silver plates, and the air is filled with the fragrance of tallow and cheese. Vertex. Fastest updates

"It's a conspiracy, Vladimir. Comrade Kirardjevich, this is a conspiracy. Melkulov slammed the glass on the table.

After only half a day, the first deputy people's commissar had completely changed his appearance, his pale face set off his bloodshot eyes, and his brown hair, which had been meticulously combed all the time, was as messy as a chicken's nest.

His Excellency, the director of the National Security Bureau, who has always been personable, was wearing only a white cotton straight-collared shirt on his upper body at the moment, and the woolen uniform of the general of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, which had never been taken off in front of people, was thrown to the sofa and clumped, the trouser legs of the sky blue breeches were pulled down, and the pair of cowhide riding boots that tightly wrapped the calves also lost the aggressive light they had before.

"That's what you're trying to tell me? Dear Vsevorod. Nikolaevich. Dekanozov picked up the crystal bottle and poured a glass of vodka for his colleague.

"No, no, no, Vladimir. Kiraldjevich, you didn't understand what I meant, all this that is happening today is a conspiracy carried out by the Germans. After saying that, Melkulov grasped the glass, raised his head and drank it all, as if it contained only a glass of boiled water.

"You can't explain that to Moscow, Vsevorod. Nikolaevich, you should know Lavrenti better than I do. The character of Pavlovich (Beria). The Berlin intelligence station was completely destroyed, and it took only five hours for the Germans to go before and after, and only fourteen of the forty-seven intelligence officers escaped.

If, according to you, this was really a conspiracy of the Germans, then what were they trying to achieve by doing so? Why did they risk provoking the great Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, arresting Soviet diplomats, and what benefits were they able to get from it? If you can't find a convincing answer, I advise you to abandon the idea of explaining to Moscow, even if it's Lavrenti. Pavlovich is willing to forgive you, but do you think the one in the Winter Palace will let you go? Dekanozov said with a shrug of his shoulders.

"About... Joseph. Vissarionovich (Stalin) ... No! Drops of sweat the size of beans slid down Melkulov's cheeks.

"I think you should think about how to get to Joseph. Vissarionovich explains why all this happened only after you arrived in Berlin, Vsevorod. Nikolaevich. Dekanozov picked up a cookie from his plate and scooped a spoonful of black caviar in a silver bowl and placed it on top of the cookie.

"You mean that the Germans are targeting me?" Melkulov actually had the same idea in his heart, but in order to show his innocence, the head of security still pretended to be surprised, and his eyes widened.

"No, no, no, dear Vsevorod. Nikolayevich, this is not just a conspiracy against you alone, but also against me, and even against the entire delegation. The Germans were indeed cunning, but it seemed to me that the methods they adopted were so clumsy that anyone with the slightest ability in logic could see through their schemes at a glance. Dekanozov said with a smug face, Mr. Ambassador did not care that the words just now had knocked over a group of people, including the head of the National Security Bureau of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in front of him.

"Tell me, what do you see?" Melkulov didn't seem to hear Dekanozov's sarcasm, or he pretended not to be aware of it.

"The Germans are deliberately trying to put pressure on us in this way, especially you, dear Vsevorod. Nikolaevich. Their aim is simple, to undermine the current cooperative relationship between the two countries, and I feel that the Germans are prepared to pay the bill, but they are not willing to take responsibility for tearing up the agreement.

They just deliberately wanted to provoke us and then report it to Joseph. Vissarionovich launched a provocation. You should be clear about Joseph. Vissarionovich's character, he is a very easily provoked person. As soon as he expressed his dissatisfaction with Germany, the Germans had reason to terminate cooperation between the two countries, and all the responsibility lay with the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. After saying that, Dekanozov looked like a wise man who had seen through everything, and stuffed the caviar into his mouth leisurely.

"These cunning Germanic bastards, if I find a chance, must come back with a hundredfold revenge. Vogelinde. Kirsten, this sinister and vicious German woman, I can bet that this conspiracy must have been the work of her. Melkulov said angrily and aloud with a look of sudden realization.

"Actually, she could have taken a more covert approach, and it looks exciting to be as direct and brutal as she is now, but she also inadvertently reveals a lot of the secrets they have to us." Dekanozov chewed on the biscuit and picked up the wine glass on the table.

"You mean, the intelligence station was destroyed so quickly...", Melkulov thought thoughtfully.

"It's so completely destroyed." Dekanozov drank the vodka from the glass.

"If it weren't for the betrayal of the country among those arrested, it would only mean that there must be German spies within us." Melkulov slapped the table hard.

As political workers in charge of the Great Purge, Melkulov and Dekanozov share a common language, and they have always been sensitive to the smell of moles.

"I think they must have started planning very early, we arrived in Berlin less than a week ago, and that was not enough time for them to infiltrate the delegation." It can be seen that the director of the National Security Bureau is not a wine bag and rice bag, he is just confused by the sudden blow.

"We need to do another rigorous screening of the personnel of embassies and representative offices to sniff out and eradicate hidden traitors." Dekanozov said, hammering the table.

"Access to the list of personnel of the intelligence station is limited to personnel of the Ministry of Internal Affairs within the embassy."

"No, my dear Vsevorod. Nikolayevich, after this kind of thing, any Soviet citizen in Berlin is suspicious, including you and me. We have to think like this, and we have to show our results to Joseph. Vissarionovic proved our ability. Dekanozov grabbed a piece of cured pork and shook it in front of Merkulov's nose.

"In this case, I need to transfer another group of people from China, and now the people here are no longer reliable."

"You're right, but given the time... If this is to be done, it will have to be rushed, and my fear now is not that Moscow, but that there will be a follow-up on the part of the Germans. ”

"I'll go to Lavrendy right away. Pavlovich wrote a report telling him exactly what was happening here and asked for domestic support. "The Major General of the Ministry of Internal Affairs stood up.

"Don't forget to ask him to order a news blockade so that we can delay some time." Dekanozov also stood up.

"You're right, until we have enough results, we must strictly block the news, and we must not let the country know what is happening in Berlin."

"You can rest assured that the embassy's radio station is under my control." Dekanozov threw the pork back on the plate, picked up a napkin and wiped his hands.

"If it was a traitor, dear Vladimir. Kirargievich, the Germans may have obtained quite a bit of classified information, even the ciphers we are using. Melkulov frowned.

"This is very likely, and Moscow must be notified immediately." Dekanozov nodded.

"So tomorrow the Germans invite us to visit their weapons test site, are we going to continue?" Melkulov scratched his scalp.

"The plans that have been set are not going to change, you have to ask Vyacheslav about this. Mikhailovich (Molotov). ”

"Do you think he already knows about it?" Melkulov asked.

"Do you think you can hide it from him? Even if we didn't report it, the Germans would have taken the initiative to negotiate with him. Dekanozov crumpled the napkin and threw it on the chair to the side.

"Vladimir. Kirargievich, I would like to ask a question. Melkulov looked to the left and right and whispered to Dekanozov.

"Please, Vsevorod. Nikolaevich. ”

"Do you think... Will this matter be related to the "White Club". Melkulov said.

I don't know how to answer your question, the White Club is a taboo subject these days, but if you can confirm that this matter is indeed related to the White Club, I can say unequivocally that not only can the current crisis be solved, but even Joseph. Vissarionovich approving. But the question is, how can you get it to make Joseph. Vissarionovich recognized the evidence, knowing that he is not a person who can fool the past casually. Dekanozov replied with a shake of his head.

But if you can prove that this is related to the "White Club", then it is equivalent to proving that Germany is indeed in league with the "White Club", which is a very serious matter, and you should understand the stakes. Vsevorod. Nikolayevich, you're not going to get any clues, are you? Speaking of which, the eyes of the Baku executioner sparkled.

"Not yet, I just have a feeling right now, Vladimir . Kirargievich, if my judgment is correct, I will definitely get credible evidence. Melkulov seemed to have regained a bit of confidence, and he clenched his fists and said aloud.

ps: It's recovering, and it will continue to be updated tomorrow, and the five chapters that are owed will be made up for one after another, thank you for your support and understanding of me.

This time I went out to participate in a cruise, but because of the weather, I was stunned to find the feeling of riding a German raid ship, that wind and rain riding the wind and waves.

Thank you all for your support.