Wrangel was menacing and quite powerful, and Denikin squinted at him for a moment, calmly began to analyze Wrangel's intentions in his heart.

It seems that Wrangel is dedicated to the public, and the two points proposed are very practical, but they are a bad stomach, and it is quite a bit of a drunkard's intention not to drink. How so? Let's start with the first one, he strongly asked Denikin not to hesitate to his mother-in-law, and asked him to make a choice immediately.

At first glance this seems reasonable, but the problem is, Denikin hasn't spoken yet! The reason why he convened the military conference was not to discuss the question of whether to go east or south, on this issue Denikin had already made a choice, and what he wanted to discuss now was the specific plan of action and plan for fighting in the south!

In other words, Wrangel deliberately said this before Denikin, and for what purpose? The purpose is to embarrass Denikin! On his side, he used the posture of forcing the palace to make Denikin make a decision that he didn't need to make, and Denikin agreed or not?

If you agree, what will these officers below think? What would you think? I'm afraid they'll think Wrangel is strong enough to put enough pressure on Denikin to force Denikin to submit to his will!

This was completely unacceptable to Denikin, which meant that his prestige was severely challenged!

What if you don't agree? Seems to be able to retain authority? Don't promise to be more dangerous! As long as people with a little military knowledge know, now we must not wait for death without standing still, we must have action! If Denikin continues to wait stupidly in order to maintain his authority, then I'm afraid Wrangel could have made a bigger article.

He was able to mobilize his colleagues and comrades to oppose Denikin's decision, which was undoubtedly a good way to shake Denikin's authority and increase his personal prestige with Wrangel. Even Wrangel could have complained to the Entente bloc. Accusing Denikin of military incompetence. It's not enough to command the troops.

Although Denikin is not quite a bird of the Entente. But there was no arrogance enough to despise the influence of the Entente. To put it bluntly, these White troops in Russia, both officers and soldiers, looked up and down for the help of the Entente and longed for their assistance.

A commander who is not on the right path with the Entente and is not treated well by the Entente will probably have no future. Who would want to give him his life if he has no future?

It can be said that once Denikin chooses the latter solution, then the sincerity is called out of the pit. It will definitely be very miserable!

I have to say that Wrangel is really not a fuel-efficient lamp, and under his seemingly single-minded appearance, all that is hidden is evil intentions!

Denikin has big problems, big challenges, and it seems that no matter what he chooses, he will fall into the pit. So much so that Wrangel already showed smug affection when he looked at him!

You're getting complacent too soon!

This is the voice of Denikin, who has been in turmoil for more than two years since March 1917, and the reason why he has stood firm is not only that he has influence in the army, but also that he has been tempered again and again in politics. Compared to him. Wrangel is just a rookie!

"Peter, I really don't understand. Why would you ask such a childish question? I don't understand what mistakes I have that need to be corrected! ”

Wrangel was about to speak, but Denikin took it upon himself to open the map behind him that was obscured by the curtain, and a schematic diagram of military operations was placed in front of all the officers, as long as they were not blind, they could see that Denikin had made a decision.

Wrangel's face changed, he noticed the change in the feelings of the officers around him, and those who had just begun to favor him before instantly showed disdain for him, it was obvious that these guys still trusted Denikin more!

Denikin's counterattack is not so simple, this is just the first blow, he still has a back move, "I told you before, don't dwell on the little personal grudge between you and Mironov, take a long-term view, now killing him has too bad an impact." Don't say that all the accusations you have against him are false, even if there is evidence, we can't kill ...... Why can't you take care of the big picture if you're so narrow-minded! ”

Wrangel's face changed again, and Denikin actually turned a rake on the issue of Mironov, accusing him of ignoring the overall situation, and even saying that he was a personal vendetta of the communiqué. This is a slap in the face!

He must fight back immediately, otherwise, today's meeting will become his ugly meeting!

But what embarrassed Wrangel was that he really had no evidence, and if he continued to talk about the reasons for the predominance of speculation, he would definitely be ridiculed and ridiculed by Denikin.

Denikin also seemed to see Wrangel's embarrassment, and snorted contemptuously in his heart, ready to deliver the final blow to the idiot.

"Your Excellency Commander-in-Chief," Alexandrovich suddenly spoke up, "you keep saying that Mironov is not guilty, you keep saying that there is no evidence. What if there is evidence? ”

Saying that, he stood up, looked into Denikin's eyes and said, "If there is evidence that Mironov is an undercover agent of the Red Bandits, will you continue to shield him!" ”

Denikin's face was cold, Aleksandrovich seemed to mean something, and he looked like he was in his chest, especially the last sentence was quite sharp, which was very bad for him!

"I'm not shielding anyone!" Denikin said calmly, "I've always been just talking about things!" ”

"I can't see it!" Aleksandrovich stood up abruptly and said in an accusatory tone: "General Wrangel and I have already reported to you about Mironov's problem before, he is too suspicious, and you scoff at our opinion? I don't understand that we, who have always opposed the Bolsheviks and fought hard against them, are not as reliable as a red bandit who has come to you halfway? ”

These words simply said to the hearts of the officers present, and Wrangel nodded frequently. Indeed, for these hardcore counter-revolutionaries, the Red Bandits, who had become monks halfway, especially the Red Bandits who had caused them great damage before, were absolutely untrustworthy.

Denikin looked at the eloquent Aleksandrovich, who had not taken the overly young count seriously. If it weren't for the fact that his title was high enough, if it weren't for the fact that he had brought a large sum of real money and food when he defected, where would he have the right to speak in this conference room?

Anyway. Denikin's previous opinion of Aleksandrovich was that he was stupidly second. Why? According to Aleksandrovich himself. He was not like the aristocratic landowners who lost their property. When he "fled" to Romania, he took with him considerable wealth, and his small life was actually quite good. He returned to Russia to finance the White Army, and more importantly for the sake of ideals, to restore order in Russia.

In Denikin's opinion, this is undoubtedly quite stupid, and if he were Aleksandrovich, the most correct thing to do would be to live and work in peace abroad. Take advantage of the money, hurry up and buy an industry and be a carefree rich man!

Why did Denikin think so? The reason is very simple, when Aleksandrovich came, Kolchak had already failed, and he was also precarious here, although it was touching to send charcoal in the snow, but it would be too stupid to put all the bets into it. Once the White Army loses to the bottom, there is no chance to turn the book at all, and even a small life has to be put into it.

Take a step back. Even if the White Army survives the catastrophe, it does not mean that the shape will get better immediately. Even Denikin himself, the most optimistic estimate, it will take a long time to turn defeat into victory, and the process will be very tortuous!

And the reason why these officers of the White Army still welcome and show respect for Aleksandrovich is because he paid for it, and it was he who bought his dignity with it. And as the civil war becomes more severe and protracted, this little dignity bought with money will soon be squandered. When the time comes, the stupid boy who has lost his use value can just be thrown aside!

One can imagine how depressed and pitiful Aleksandrovich would have been at that time. This naïve fool will be taught the most cruel social practice lessons, so as to understand what it means to be sinister!

This was Denikin's judgment of Aleksandrovich before, but today, he had to revise this impression, because he found that this stupid boy did not seem to be stupid, and it can be seen from what he just said that this kid is very politically intelligent and linguistic, and quite ambitious!

I am afraid that such a restless fellow did not come for ideals, not for the sake of restoring any order in Russia. I'm afraid his plans are not small!

Denikin had to revise his impression of Aleksandrovich, but what made him wonder was that if someone had enough political wisdom, then he should make a more sober judgment about the current shape. How could you support Wrangel?

This question bothered Denikin a little, but he soon found the answer he agreed with - yes, it was true that he Denikin was now commander-in-chief, but because he was commander-in-chief, Aleksandrovich did not have much interest in joining his government.

Because Denikin is already the boss, and there is no shortage of newcomers like Aleksandrovich in his camp. In any case, Denikin had to take care of his old friend, and in this way, it was difficult for Aleksandrovich to get ahead.

And Wrangel is different, he is a "disadvantaged group", in order to consolidate and grow, he will inevitably be "thirsty for talents", and he will have a higher status and greater profits in the future!

Did Denikin's analysis make sense? It should be said that it is still like that, but the starting point of his analysis was wrong from the beginning, and the conclusions deduced later are naturally wrong. Aleksandrovich is not a member of the White Army, he will not turn to the White Army at all, what is these so-called analyses that are not a waste of brain cells?

Aleksandrovich spoke for Wrangel and sided with Wrangel for a rather simple reason. This was his task, and he conscientiously followed the requirements of a certain immortal to intensify the contradictions between Denikin and Wrangel, divide and disintegrate the White Army, and create better objective conditions for the Southwestern Front to annihilate them.

There is no way to do this, there are many problems within the Southwestern Front, neither the Trotskyists nor the Leninists will obey anyone, and it is almost impossible to expect them to work together to get rid of Denikin. As a result, Li Xiaofeng could only find a way to create contradictions among the White Army and try to divide and disintegrate them. In this way, everyone has internal problems, and everyone is back on the same starting line, how fair!

And in the long run, Wrangel will inevitably replace Denikin and set up a lie within the enemy in advance, which is better than cramming, right? If Aleksandrovich can gain Wrangel's appreciation and trust, it will be easier to eliminate this devil in the future.

Of course, there are more important reasons why Aleksandrovich is sparing no effort to help Wrangel now. With the temper of Mironov. It is almost impossible to get him to take the initiative to take regret medicine and eat Huihui grass. back then. He was also captured later. It was only after a series of ideological work did it return to the ranks of the Red Army.

Now, Li Xiaofeng is unable to do his ideological work, because the fundamental reason for his defection is the wartime communist policy, and he will never think that he is at fault, and Li Xiaofeng cannot attack the wartime communist policy now, not only because he is a hardcore Leninist, but also because he is a die-hard Leninist.

In this case, it was wanted to save Mironov. Let him abandon the darkness and turn to the light, he must find another way. The only way Li Xiaofeng could think of was to divide the plot and let the white army take the initiative to abandon him. Once he is abandoned and cornered, as long as he hands him an olive branch, he will inevitably accept it immediately. And that will save you a lot of trouble!

Li Xiaofeng is afraid of trouble, Denikin is also afraid of trouble, and now Aleksandrovich makes him feel very troublesome, and he has to cheer up and answer the other party's question: "I naturally trust everyone more!" ”

But he had only made a start, and Aleksandrovich was in front: "Sorry. Your Excellency, Commander-in-Chief, I don't see your so-called trust! If you really trust us. Why not listen to our opinion, why not take the necessary measures against the Red Bandit Mironov? ”

He glanced at Denikin and unceremoniously accused: "You have not taken any effective means to let this extremely suspicious guy go around our camp, and you have allowed him to swagger and steal our military secrets, I think you fully trust him!" ”

Aleksandrovich's words caused an uproar, the officers, even the officers on Denikin's side, felt that Aleksandrovich was very reasonable, Denikin did seem to be a little too indulgent of this red bandit, even if he wanted to maintain political influence, he had to guard against him, at least send someone to keep an eye on him, right?

Denikin also felt that his head was big for a while, and he had to fight back, the sooner the better!

"You're accusing me?" He asked very politely.

This question is not easy to answer, because the accusation must have evidence, and the accusation that Denikin and the Red Army traitor Bèi are guilty of the following crimes, once there is no real evidence, it is easy to be torn apart by Denikin's counterattack. And to be honest, no one in the conference room will believe this kind of accusation, if Denikin is in the same league as the Red Army, the previous two years are a fart!

Anyway, if Aleksandrovich confirms that this is an accusation, he will fall into Denikin's trap, and the consequences will be worrying. But how could an ace spy make such a mistake, so that he wouldn't confront Denikin head-on without knowing the severity!

Aleksandrovich straightened his chest and said calmly: "You don't need to put pressure on me, I'm just a patriot who has questions that need to be answered." It is precisely because of my trust in you and my belief that your troops can save Russia that I will resolutely defect to you with all my possessions. But the way you dealt with Mironov really baffled me, as an honest man, as a gentleman, I must ask you face to face? Isn't that okay? ”

Wrangel applauded Aleksandrovich's answer in his heart, it was so beautiful! Not only did he resolve the pressure exerted by Denikin, but he also played the bitter card, Denikin could no longer deal with doubts by applying pressure or digging holes, he had to make a reasonable explanation!

Denikin gave Aleksandrovich a solemn look, if before he had only been wary of someone, now the alarm was sounding.

This kid is not simple, and it is very difficult to deal with!

As Wrangel thought, Denikin couldn't be crushed any stronger, that would only backfire and make the guy gain more sympathy. However, a positive answer as to why he "shielded" Mironov and why he was allowed to "do whatever he wanted" was first of all difficult and difficult to answer, and secondly, regardless of whether his answer was convincing or not, it was inferior.

Because it means that he was forced by a hairy boy to have no choice, and it also means that he lost a move to Wrangel. As long as he answers, it means that he affirms that Wrangel has questioned Mironov before, and it also means that he did not adopt Wrangel's opinion and did not deal with the hidden danger of Mironov.

He certainly could not sit on such an outcome, so he had to find another way: "Mironov's disposition was carried out entirely in accordance with the instructions of the supreme ruling Admiral Kolchak, and this disposition was also sufficient to embarrass the Bolsheviks, so that the whole of Russia saw that there was no way out by following them...... Mr. Aleksandrovich, I am now more interested in your accusations against Mironov, it seems that you and Mr. Wrangel have already identified him as a spy, that he leaked our military secrets? I'd love to know why? ”

Denikin clung to the evidence and spoke, if Aleksandrovich could not produce evidence, then the attack on Mironov would naturally be unreasonable, and then the questioning of him personally would be a slander out of nothing! When the time comes, it will be only natural for him to clean up Wrangel and Aleksandrovich.

Wrangel's heart jumped, he knew that the matter had reached the most critical time, but he really had no evidence, what could he do?

For a while, Wrangel was so anxious that he scratched his ears and cheeks, but Aleksandrovich, who was much younger than him, was very calm, looking at Denikin's aggressive eyes, he said calmly and forcefully: "Of course I have proof!" (To be continued......)

PS: Bow and thank you to Comrade Southern Rangers and Comrade Juventus!