According to Li Xiaofeng's vision, when the Red Army entered Bulgaria, the Orthodox Jihadist Army hidden in Bulgaria (let's call them for the time being) would play the role of the leading party, and their task was to create chaos in Sofia and other large cities to counter the Red Army's offensive.

According to Li Xiaofeng's vision, the day when this action was launched was after August 28, 1943. Why this day? Because this day will be the death day of the Bulgarian Tsar Boris, who will die of a heart attack or poisoning on this day.

Is it heart disease or poisoning, you ask? This is hard to say, because the king died suddenly after returning to Bulgaria after flying to the wolf's den to meet with Hitler. The real cause of death is really anything. For it is said that Boris III and Hitler were not so happy in this meeting, and we all know that the Führer was quite crazy, and it is entirely possible to get rid of the disobedient Bulgarian ruler.

Objectively speaking, although Boris III was a dictator, his level was still quite high, and in his time he could be regarded as trying his best to safeguard Bulgaria's national interests. It's just that small countries are always so powerless in the face of a scuffle between a large group of big hooligans.

Li Xiaofeng's plan was to launch a surprise attack when Boris III had died and the Bulgarian kingdom was leaderless, and use a small number of troops (two army groups) to launch a surprise attack on Bulgaria, attract the Bulgarian reactionary army to the front line, and then use the jihadist army as the fifth column to take control of Bulgaria cleanly and quickly.

To be honest, the relevant plans have been in place for a long time, and the jihadist army has begun to take shape. The only thing to wait for is Boris III's breath. Of course. Some comrades may ask. There is a butterfly effect, what should I do if this Boris III is not dead? Rest assured, Li Xiaofeng assured that he would definitely die, and even if Hitler didn't start the KGB, he would let the jihadist army do it for him.

It was not Boris III who really gave Li Xiaofeng a headache, but the current Comintern president Dimitrov. Yes, this Mr. President is a Bulgarian, and a Bulgarian with a strong sense of national honor.

Don't look at Dimitrov's constant exile in Moscow all these years, it seems that he is obedient to Moscow's words, but to tell the truth, he is still quite assertive. And he never wanted to make his homeland part of the USSR (a union republic). He insisted on the independence and autonomy of Bulgaria.

Later history shows that in order to resist Soviet influence and control over Bulgaria, at one point this Dimitrov tried to reach an agreement with Tito to establish a Balkan federation (this Balkan federation would include not only Yugoslavia and Bulgaria, but also Romania, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, and even Poland). For this reason, he directly offended Comrade Steel, who told Dimitrov by force: "You go dream!" ”

Objectively speaking, Dimitrov's approach deserves sympathy, no one likes to be enslaved, if the Communist Party of Central, Eastern and Southern Europe can be built as a whole. Then it is indeed possible to resist or neutralize the influence of the Soviet Union, so as to gain more independence and freedom.

But. There has never been such a thing as objectivity in this world. It has always been the power that dominates everything, and small countries can either live by the thighs of the big hooligans or be repaired by the big hooligans, it's as simple as that.

From Stalin's point of view, Tito and Dimitrov's methods must not be acceptable to him, the Soviet Union paid such a heavy price in World War II to obtain all this, and several sphacks countries actually want to offset the Soviet Union's efforts with a single sentence, who do you think you are?

Especially in the context of the imminent outbreak of the Cold War, Stalin will never allow Tito and Dimitrov to take away a vote of the little brother to play neutrality, which in Stalin's eyes is an out-and-out betrayal, and it will be considered a favor if he does not kill Dimitrov on the spot with his temper of steel.

In fact, Li Xiaofeng couldn't bear it, he didn't like this left-right attitude, Tito and Dimitrov just wanted to follow Britain and the United States to put pressure on the Soviet Union, and his temper could be coerced like this? Yes, he is not opposed to giving relative freedoms to this small vote, but this is premised on the fact that the interests of the USSR are not harmed.

In order to ensure a more convenient influence in the Middle East in the future, he will inevitably exert some control over Romania and Bulgaria. This control is akin to the control of Japan by the American imperialists, and the Bulgarian and Romanian civilians can live freely, but they must be aligned with the Soviet Union on key issues, which has no price to speak of.

Let's put it this way, there are five countries in Europe in the future that are more pitiful: Poland and the GDR in the west, and Romania, Bulgaria and Greece in the east. These five countries, the Soviet Union, will definitely tighten the dog chain and will never allow them to go beyond the will of the Soviet Union. As for the other Hungary, Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, Austria, and Albania, Li Xiaofeng turned a blind eye, and as long as they did not openly defect to NATO, it didn't matter if they rode the wall.

Therefore, Li Xiaofeng decided to talk to Dimitrov first, and if he could use words to dispel the latter's idea of dying together with Tito, it would be the best. If not, then he will have no choice but to implement Plan B.

Dimitrov has also been super busy lately, and as the Red Army gradually moved closer to Bulgaria, he also realized the possibility of liberating his homeland, so during this period he stepped up his contact with his comrades at home, and prepared to lead the Bulgarian Workers' Party to launch an armed uprising against the Red Army as soon as the time was ripe.

Truth be told, it was the happiest and most fulfilling time he had in 30 years. He wished that the Red Army would enter Bulgaria as soon as possible and liberate his homeland as soon as possible. In the previous discussion of the question of Yugoslavia or Bulgaria in the ****** of the CPSU, he also helped Li Xiaofeng do a lot of behind-the-scenes work, after all, in the Comintern, his face was bigger than Tito.

Dimitrov was also quite happy that the CPSU finally gave priority to the settlement of the Bulgarian question, but this time the sudden visit of a certain immortal surprised him. He knew very well that a certain immortal had definitely come to talk to him about the future of Bulgaria. But did he think that it was not more appropriate for Trotsky to discuss the question with him? Even if it wasn't Trotsky, it should be Sverdlov, and there is no reason why the current core of the Soviet leadership and the core of the future should not talk about it. Only send a future second-in-command to talk to him. Doesn't that smell right?

Of course. Dimitrov did not mean to despise a certain immortal, having lived in the USSR for a long time, he knew very well how influential someone was. In the future, it is almost certain that he will take over Sverdlov's class, and he will inevitably receive this future giant well.

"Comrade Georgi, I believe you must be very clear about my intentions, I won't say much polite words, now time is precious, let's get straight to the point!"

Dimitrov also did not want to talk nonsense, he immediately agreed. So Li Xiaofeng began to talk endlessly about the Soviet Union's plans for the future of Central and Southern Europe: "In the future, the Soviet Union will help the countries of Eastern, Central and Southern Europe to liberate from the clutches of fascists." This is the first level and the most basic task. The task of the second level is to help the fraternal parties of these countries to build their own homeland, and the Soviet Union will provide all the help it can. The task of the third level is to form a new coalition with all the fraternal parties within the framework of the Comintern......"

Dimitrov was afraid to hear about any alliance, and he was worried that this was a disguised annexation strategy of the Soviet Union, but Li Xiaofeng immediately explained: "All the countries in this alliance have independent sovereignty, and the alliance does not interfere in the internal affairs of the member countries." The main role of this alliance is to build all socialist countries into fraternities, and to implement a high degree of economic interconnectedness, political mutual trust, and military defense between countries! ”

Dimitrov's worries did not go away, and he cautiously asked: "How are these three items implemented?" ”

Li Xiaofeng explained with a smile: "Economically, all countries in the alliance will eliminate tariffs on other countries in the alliance and achieve true free trade." Political issues. The reorganization of the Comintern has already been explained, and the question of the relevant region will be decided jointly by the countries concerned in the relevant region. All have equal rights and duties. As for the military question, first of all we must admit that imperialism has not been eliminated, but that a new revolutionary upsurge will be set off in the future, and that in order to prevent an imperialist counterattack, it is very necessary for all socialist countries to conclude a defensive alliance. ”

"What kind of defensive alliance?" Dimitrov asked.

Li Xiaofeng continued: "All members of the alliance pledge to non-aggression and non-interference in each other's internal affairs in line with the purpose of mutual respect for territorial sovereignty, and take concerted action to counter aggression from a third country or a third party!" ”

Dimitrov then asked: "What does it mean to take concerted action to fight back?" ”

Li Xiaofeng continued to patiently explain: "That is to say, when any country in the alliance is invaded by a third country or a third party, all countries in the alliance will unanimously declare war on the third country or a third party to jointly ensure that the national interests of the allies will not be lost!" ”

Li Xiaofeng also explained: "This clause is always defensive in nature, and any ally that takes the initiative to provoke war and declare war on a third country and a third party will not be protected by the treaty." ”

Dimitrov frowned, and to tell the truth, he didn't like this treaty, which tied all the member countries to the death, which was tantamount to taking sides. And in his future plans, it is better for Bulgaria not to take sides, at least not to be tied to the Soviet tank like this.

Dimitrov did not want to be inexplicably drawn into the contradictions and conflicts between the United States and the Soviet Union or between Britain and the Soviet Union, because Bulgaria was too small to withstand such a toss.

So he asked tentatively: "This treaty is full of military alliances, and as far as I know, isn't the CPSU ****** a strategy of adhering to peaceful development?" Does this contradict your party's future policy? ”

Li Xiaofeng replied very calmly: "Peaceful development is not the same as not wanting friends and not uniting, it is necessary for socialist brothers to communicate with each other and help each other, and only by uniting in the face of external threats can we safeguard our common interests." Comrade Georgi, think about it, is it possible for the socialist revolution in Bulgaria to be achieved in the short term without the USSR? That's the importance of unity, and only if we form a close-knit team, the enemy will be a bogey! ”

The corners of Dimitrov's mouth twitched twice, it was clear that he did not like such an explanation, presumably in his opinion that it was imposed by the USSR on Bulgaria and belonged to the overlord clause. So he still contraminded this clause: "Within the existing framework of the Comintern, we are united enough. It is also enough to deal with all external threats. I think such a military alliance is dangerous and unnecessary! ”

Li Xiaofeng knew that his trip was in vain. Still, he tried to make a last-ditch effort: "Comrade Georgi, I understand your concerns. But I, as well as Comrade Trotsky and Comrade Sverdlov, can assure you that this alliance is always defensive in nature, that the USSR has no intention of using it to declare war on imperialism, that this alliance is not directed against any third party, and that the common defense clause of the alliance will not be triggered without a clear external threat. ”

Dimitrov still shook his head: "I can't agree to such a clause. The Bulgarian people will not agree either. There is no need to discuss this issue for the time being! ”

Li Xiaofeng understood that it was impossible for Dimitrov to compromise, so he simply singled out and said: "Comrade Georgi, I must remind you that there has never been a good thing in this world that is not only reaped but not paid. Between imperialism and the USSR, Bulgaria could only choose one of the two, and any idea of riding the wall was naïve and dangerous! ”

Dimitrov immediately heard the meaning of Li Xiaofeng's words: "Are you threatening me?" ”

Li Xiaofeng shook his head and said, "I'm just telling you the attitude of the Soviet Union. This makes it easier for you to see the reality more clearly. Thus avoiding misunderstandings and mistakes! ”

Dimitrov is also a strong person, and he immediately said: "My attitude is set, I do not agree with this alliance, you don't need to say more!" ”

Dimitrov didn't listen to persuasion, and Li Xiaofeng didn't care. In fact, he had known for a long time that this might be the outcome. Fortunately, arrangements had been made for the relevant issues before him, and in Bulgaria the USSR had more than one option.

And Dimitrov, on the other hand, also felt the crisis. As the anti-fascist war entered the stage of full-scale counteroffensive, the division of power around the world was about to begin, and he really did not want to get involved in this whirlpool, so he also believed that it was necessary to adopt relevant strategies to protect Bulgaria's interests.

He first wrote a letter to Tito and the communist leaders of other Central European countries, explaining his worries and assumptions that in the future they must resist the brutal intervention of the Soviet Union and must deal with their own problems freely, rather than letting the Soviet emperor dictate them.

Secondly, he immediately contacted the old revolutionaries of the Soviet Union, such as Lenin and Trotsky, and he believed that the idea of a so-called alliance should be the opinion of some immortal, and if Trotsky and Lenin could be convinced, then this alliance would not work.

However, Dimitrov's lobbying was not very effective, both Lenin and Trotsky held the view of the world revolution, and it was in line with their vision to unite the proletarians of the whole world, and in their opinion Li Xiaofeng was practicing this view. Moreover, Li Xiaofeng has also made sufficient guarantees -- respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries, and also promising not to interfere in the internal affairs of various countries, and the military clause is also completely defensive in nature. This should be said to be quite reasonable.

Therefore, Dimitrov's lobbying did not achieve much effect, and on the contrary, Lenin and Trotsky did some work to make him take a long-term view and deal with the problem from the overall situation.

This discouraged Dimitrov, but Tito's reply soon gave him a glimmer of hope, in which Tito expressed similar concerns that Yugoslavia and Bulgaria should unite to resist Soviet hegemony. This gave Dimitrov a lot of motivation, and he was also thrilled by Tito's proposal.

"Dimitrov is dying!" Li Xiaofeng sneered and threw the relevant report on his desk, "Tell the Orthodox Patriotic Party that you can start the next phase of action!" ”

This Orthodox Patriotic Party is the pro-Soviet or pro-himself force that Li Xiaofeng has fostered in Bulgaria. This party represented the interests of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church and part of the bourgeoisie, and was incompatible with the CPSU in terms of class character. But these people have one advantage, and that is obedience. After Li Xiaofeng promised to protect their interests in Bulgaria, the gang of goods knelt down and licked in minutes.

Unlike Dimitrov's Bulgarian Workers' Party, with Li Xiaofeng's support, the Orthodox Patriotic Party already has a certain military strength, and they will have a certain advantage in carrying out an uprising in the future. Moreover, with Dimitrov's refusal of a certain immortal's conditions, it was difficult for the Bulgarian Workers' Party to gain substantial support from the Soviet Union, and it was probably impossible for them to dominate the rivers and lakes as they did in history.

Still, Yakov had questions: "Why do you want to prop up a bourgeois party?" Why not co-opt those factions in the Bulgarian Workers' Party that are distinct from Dimitrov? I don't think it's difficult, right? ”

"Of course not," Li Xiaofeng replied with a smile, "but in the long run, it is more beneficial to support the Orthodox Patriotic Party." ”

Yakov didn't see what the advantage was, but he also knew that since a certain immortal didn't want to tell him now, he naturally wouldn't say it, and it would be useless to ask. In fact, Li Xiaofeng's so-called advantage is very simple: in the future, the Soviet Union will definitely shake off the shackles of the planned economy and take the road of market economy. And there must be a pathfinder on this road, or an experimental field, and it is not bad to leave a certain amount of capital in Bulgaria and Greece, and to experiment, isn't it? (To be continued.) )

PS: Bow and thank you to the Emperor Lan Hua, Southern Rangers and Comrade Juventus!