Alekseev never imagined that the outcome of the matter would be like this. Before he came, he had beaten Savinkov's bodyguards, and he wanted to fool Kornilov so much that he couldn't find the north with his incorruptible tongue, so that he could obediently atone for the accident caused in September last year.

But who would have thought that Kornilov was not at all as depressed and frustrated as they imagined, but was still very resolute and very "strong" to resist the temptation and reject their "good intentions".

"What's next?" Wrangel asked in a muffled voice.

Alekseev sighed and said: "Reflect Kornilov's attitude to Mr. Savinkov and see what they can do!" ”

Wrangel hesitated for a moment, and said in his heart, he didn't want to do this, before he came, like Alekseev, he was full of confidence, believing that he would definitely make Kornilov submit, but who would have thought that things would not be like that at all!

What will make Savinkov think of them and whether the rest of the top brass of the Socialist-Revolutionaries will think of them as a pair of useless waste. Wrangel, who wanted to make a big difference, didn't want to let this little thing affect his future.

Immediately he grumbled: "It's all that Denikin who is doing the bad, if he hadn't been in it, Kornilov would have agreed a long time ago...... That damn bastard, messing up our big deal! ”

Not only Wrangel, but Alekseev also had a stomach for Denikin, and several times Kornilov was about to let go, but it was the same thing that was stirred up with a word, and he wanted to kick Denikin outside the tent at that time.

"Or, you'll see Kornilov again in the evening. Use the identity of an old friend to persuade him again. Maybe there wasn't Denikin to stir it up. And he said yes! Wrangel suggested in a whisper.

However, the more he said this, the more he said it, the more unconfident he became, although Kornilov was not as ghostly as Denikin, but he was not an idiot, nor was he something that could be fooled casually. During the day, it is obvious that the goods have already taken care of it, and it is not enough to fill the desire with three melons and two dates. Expect to impress him as a friend - it's hard!

Not to mention. Wrangel also knew that Alekseev and Kornilov were nodding friends, ordinary colleagues. It's even worse, because these two people belong to different camps. Alekseev was mixed up with the Socialist-Revolutionaries, and after the coup d'état in September last year, the two places had already torn their faces, and even if they had previous friendships, they had been erased, not to mention that there was no friendship before.

After thinking about it, Wrangel suggested again: "Otherwise, you can suggest it to Mr. Savinkov." Give that greedy guy the title of Commander-in-Chief of an empty head, as long as ......"

He's not done yet. Alekseev taught: "Peter, how can you be so confused. Can the title of commander-in-chief be given away casually? What's more, it's still for a hero like Kornilov, with this name, this guy can do a lot of things in the name of the truth, and he can dictate military operations. Don't you know who he is? Once he gets this name, he will fight with us, and then he will not make a wedding dress for others! ”

Wrangel was reprimanded so much that he couldn't raise his head, but in his heart he didn't think of Alikseev's words, and said to himself: "You're going to make fun of me, aren't you?" You were the one who gave this name to Kornilov's hands first, right? At that time, you didn't seem to say that, did you? Feelings are right and justified in everything you do, and it is wrong for me to do the same thing. Ao, what a thing! ”

Not to mention, there is really such an interest within the Socialist-Revolutionaries, these people always feel that they are the only ones who save the country and the people, while other people and parties are all responsible for bringing disaster to the country and the people, and everything they do is justified and meaningful, while even if others do nothing, they are naturally guilty.

They always feel that they are the first to be the emperor Lao Tzu, but in fact, they are all high-minded and low-handed, tossing and turning, only to make the situation more complicated. For example, if the Socialist-Revolutionaries can really be open and honest, if they can really put aside the prejudices and grievances of the past, and unite the strength of the entire opposition in Russia, if not to say that they can really destroy the Bolsheviks, the counteroffensive will be considered a success. At least it can last a little longer. And now, these people are still killing two birds with one stone, harming others and benefiting themselves, you say, how can it be done?

Of course, the Social Revolutionaries were not good birds, and the rest of the opposition in Russia was not much better than them. The big guys are all at the level of 50 steps and 100 steps, and to put it mildly, the Socialist-Revolutionaries still belong to the 50-step group, and the other opposition in Russia is much more powerful than them.

For example, Kornilov and Denikin, who gave Alekseev a headache, these two guys are not vegetable worms, and they are constantly making small calculations at the moment.

"Anton, do you think our conditions are too much, what if Savinkov doesn't agree?" Kornilov asked worriedly.

Denikin was full of confidence, he had already calculated clearly, with the cooperation of the Czech Legion, it would be very difficult for the Socialist-Revolutionaries to succeed, and if it were not for the cooperation of the old officers, the Czech Legion of tens of thousands of people would be tantamount to meat buns and dogs, at least the Bolsheviks were not stupid and indifferent, and it was not particularly difficult to destroy the Czech Legion.

In this case, Kornilov's importance is completely highlighted, and if Kornilov does not respond, or even goes against it, it will definitely be a dozen blows to the Social Revolutionaries. Such an account Savinkov should be able to calculate clearly, the current situation is that this goods is trying to reduce the price, or rather, it is trying to empty the gloves of the white wolf, and is ready to let Kornilov work for him for a day job without spending a little price.

Such a stupid thing, how can Denikin be willing to do it, he still doesn't believe it, as long as he bites it and doesn't let go, he still doesn't believe that you Savinkov will not give in.

Kornilov hesitated: "Isn't that right?" After all, our aim is to overthrow the Bolsheviks, and it is no ...... to suffer a little loss."

Denikin scoffed at this: "Raffel, you are just too good to talk, the Social Revolutionaries have never been a good thing. They must take full responsibility for the current dire situation...... And now. Do they mean a little bit responsibly? No! ”

The more Denikin spoke, the angrier he became. The voice became louder and louder, almost dancing: "Until now, they still want to take advantage of us, they still want us to charge into battle, and they are good at picking up the cheap behind, how can they give in to them!" This is to fuel their arrogance! ”

Kornilov nodded silently, not knowing if he had really listened to Denikin's words. After a moment, he asked sincerely, "In that case." Anton, how high is our bottom line......"

Denikin was so angry that he understood that Kornilov had not fully listened to what he had just said, otherwise he would not have asked any tone-setting questions, but would have discussed how to get more out of the Social Revolutionaries. In other words, this product still tends to compromise.

To be honest, Denikin was disappointed by Kornilov's true thoughts, and he felt more and more that this old friend was not a man who did big things, and that a little rich was afraid of his hands. What's more. His political sense is so dull that he doesn't know what the enormous prestige he has accumulated means at the moment.

Denikin was a little ashamed to be in the company of this thing. And he is even more determined, as long as he can open the situation, then he will part ways with this thing immediately, so as not to be dragged down by this fool in the end.

Sighing inwardly, Denikin replied very heavily: "Regarding the bottom line, I think it is necessary to insist a little, at least to obtain the title of commander-in-chief and one of the military or economic support, I personally think that it is better to ......"

Before Denikin could finish speaking, the herald outside the door rushed in: "Your Excellency the Commander-in-Chief and Chief of Staff, General Alekseev and General Wrangel are here again, and they are asking to meet with you!" ”

Coming back so soon? Denikin was a little happy in his heart, which fully showed that the other party was very concerned about this matter, and almost couldn't wait, in other words, this was tantamount to telling them that they could open their mouths and slaughter the Social Revolutionaries well!

Denneilov wanted to remind Kornilov to be more resolute and try to extort a little more money, but Kornilov was much quicker than him, and without waiting for him to speak, he impatiently ordered the herald: "Quick, bring them both in at once!" ”

Denikin suddenly realized that something was wrong, I am afraid that he had overestimated this old friend's political sense before, this product seemed to be even more unbearable than he imagined, looking at the virtue of this cargo monkey, it seems that there is no plan to reap more benefits at all!

Worst!

Denikin's heart jumped, but at this time it was too late for him to object, the herald had already brought in Alikseev and Wrangel, and as soon as he entered, Alikseev went straight to the point: "Ravl, we have conveyed the relevant information to Mr. Savinkov, and after urgent consultations with the executive committee of the National Salvation and Revolutionary Committee, we have decided to partially agree to your conditions!" ”

Denikin hurriedly interjected, and if he didn't interject any more, he felt that it might be too late, "Your Excellency, what do you mean by partially agreeing to our conditions." We have already made it clear to you that we must clarify the identity of Ralph and the materials we must use in battle, both of which are indispensable and non-negotiable! ”

Alekseev frowned, he really didn't have any good way to face Denikin, who didn't eat oil and salt, so he simply adopted a method that was not a solution, that is, he just didn't hear what this guy said, and selectively ignored it.

Therefore, Alikseev said according to the script: "The conditions of the National Salvation and Revolutionary Committee are that you either accept the post of commander-in-chief, or you choose to receive weapons, ammunition and financial support. You can only choose one of the two! ”

Denney King Kong wanted to object, but Kornilov spoke first: "I can't accept such conditions, without the post of commander-in-chief, weapons, ammunition and financial assistance, my troops can't carry out operations at all, so ......"

Speaking of this, Kornilov paused slightly, as if he was thinking about how to make a price, such a performance made Denikin next to him a little impressed, so much so that he thought that Kornilov's mediocre appearance just now was just a disguise, and the real purpose of this product was to pretend to be a pig and eat a tiger. So Denikin swallowed back what he was in a hurry to say. But Denikin definitely regretted this decision, he didn't think at all that Kornilov was really unbearable. It's just mediocre!

After a brief silence. Kornilov spoke loudly: "I am determined to win the post of commander-in-chief. This is non-negotiable. In addition to this, I need a certain amount of financial assistance, my troops need to eat, I need to buy winter clothes, all of which cost money, and for this, I ask for financial support of five million rubles! ”

Denikin almost vomited blood, Nima, what can five million rubles do. In recent years, the ruble has become less and less valuable day by day, and five million rubles can only be spent as 50,000 rubles before the war, which is a drop in the bucket!

Denikin took a sharp step forward, he had to stop Kornilov the fool, but it was always a step too late.

At the beginning, Alekseev thought that Kornilov was ready to open his mouth widely, who would have thought that the other party would be so reasonable, five million rubles is a ball! The Americans had promised that millions of dollars in supplies and funds would be available at once as long as the Social Revolutionaries were willing to carry the banner of anti-Bolshevikism. Kornilov's request was simply a drop in the bucket. Give it to him!

"No problem!" Alekseev agreed as soon as he pleased, and said very cheerfully: "Tomorrow." The National Salvation Revolutionary Committee will approve your appointment, and the five million funds will be in place immediately! ”

Kornilov smiled from ear to ear, ignoring Denikin's frequent eyes, and happily sent Alekseev and Wrangel out, looking at his virtue, I don't know how to think that he is really an old friend with Alikseev, and the relationship is very good!

However, when he returned to his tent, he was immediately confronted by Denikin: "Ravel, why do you have to agree to such conditions!" ”

Kornilov was obviously stunned, he was both surprised and a little angry at Denikin's questioning, he felt that Denikin was really a little big and small, even if the relationship between the two sides was good and they were old friends, but he was the boss after all. Listening to this guy's tone, it seems that he is the boss.

However, Kornilov was in a good mood at the moment, so he chose not to bother with Denikin very much, and asked very casually: "What's wrong, is there anything wrong?" ”

Looking at Kornilov's completely indifferent virtues, Denikin's nose was about to be crooked, and suddenly the fire accumulated over the past few days suddenly burst out: "How can this kind of shit condition be accepted, it's just a joke!" ”

Denikin's fangs and claws made Kornilov even more uncomfortable, and he asked rhetorically, "Isn't that the bottom line you set?" As you said before, as long as one of those two conditions can be met, you can accept it. Is it wrong to accept your opinion? ”

Denikin is almost vomiting blood, Nima, is it good at this time and that time, people are sent to the door waiting for you to bleed, how can you let it go. Besides, I haven't finished my words before, one of the two conditions is the bottom line, but don't tell me what the bottom line is, you don't understand, okay!

Immediately Denikin exploded: "That's the bottom line, it's the worst that can be accepted." We could have gotten more, but you didn't wait for a bargain and just agreed. Are you stupid? ”

Kornilov's face became more and more unbearable, he felt that his dignity had been greatly challenged, and he was furious at that time: "Anton, please pay attention to your identity and attitude, you are talking to the commander-in-chief of the three services. And I also raised the asking price, and I also got an extra five million rubles, isn't this a victory? ”

"Five million rubles!" Denikin sneered disdainfully, "What is this money for?" It's not enough for us to pay for three months, so what can we do? ”

Without waiting for Kornilov to speak, Denikin continued to teach: "You only care about the title of commander-in-chief of that shit, what's the use of that thing, even with this title, you can command the armies of the Social Revolutionaries and the Cadets, can you make them bow down?" You idiot, even if you have a lot of poop in your head, you should know that if we want to grow and develop, what we really need is not that empty title, but a lot of money, weapons and ammunition! ”

The more he talked about Denikin, the more angry he became, and then he almost jumped to his feet and scolded, "But you chose the most useless title." Ha Luha, I want to see what you, the commander-in-chief of the light pole, can do! After saying that, Denikin brushed his sleeves away, leaving Kornilov alone to stand in place awkwardly, his face was blue and red, and it seemed that he was choking with anger.

Is there any reason for Kornilov to be angry? At least he felt that the reason was very good, and although there seemed to be some truth to Denikin's words, he felt that it just sounded like that.

This self-conscious fellow confidently believed that weapons, ammunition and food, as well as adequate funds, were important, but more important was the title of commander-in-chief. With this title, he is justifiable, he can justifiably raise troops, raise funds, raise grain and grass, and also have the power to give orders to the white army across the country.

And what does this mean is that troops, funds, and food will automatically flow into his pocket. This is much more clever than Denikin only needs a little money and weapons and ammunition, Denikin can only be regarded as teaching people to fish at most, and he is teaching people to fish, there is a world of difference between high and low levels!

Thinking of this, Kornilov's resentment towards Denikin became bigger and bigger, and he began to feel the need to knock on this old subordinate, so that he could sober up and figure out the current situation...... (To be continued......)

PS: Bow again and thank you for the second kill Comrade Potato!