In the most luxurious office of the city hall in Ufa, a city near the Ural Mountains, Savinkov was furious and slammed his glass.

"That's what that bastard said!"

The man standing in front of him also had a bitter expression, and opened his mouth and said, "That's what Peter's telegram says. Denikin said that without funds, food, and weapons and equipment to support him, he will not cooperate with us in the operation! ”

Savinkov slapped the table hatefully and angrily: "Who does he think he is!" Dare to blackmail me! Speaking of this, he suddenly glared at Alekseev in front of him fiercely: "When you went to meet Kornilov before, didn't you say that everything was under control?" Can a little profit be enough to get rid of that fool? What now! That's how you're in control! ”

Alekseev's face turned red, and when Wrangel informed him of the latest situation, he knew that something was wrong. He had made a huge mistake in his previous judgment, and he didn't even realize that Kornilov had already been set aside by Denikin. If he had known that Kornilov was nothing more than a straw bale, how could he have come up with that idea!

Thinking of this, Alekseev hated Denikin to death, you bastard, you said you were in charge! Then I'll talk to Kornilov about a piece of! What conditions can you drive! His grandmother's, you're good, stabbing a knife at this most critical moment, what is your intention!

However, anger is anger, and Alekseev will not be carried away by anger, and his plan for now can only be vanished.

"The situation is urgent!" Alekseev sighed, "We need Kornilov to stand up, we need his brand!" ”

He's not done yet. Savinkov glared at him hatefully again: "You mean to say. We can only compromise with that bastard! ”

Alekseev was stunned. To tell you the truth, he did mean this, he had to give Denikin a little benefit, that goods were not as easy to send as Kornilov, if his requirements were not met, the big thing would not be done!

"I'm telling you, it's absolutely impossible!" Savinkov didn't wait for him to say what he thought in his heart, and he directly refused. And the refusal was still so resolute and decisive: "You go and tell Denikin that bastard, don't think that Kornilov can blackmail us by putting him under house arrest!" If Lao Tzu doesn't eat this set, isn't it just a Kornilov? Isn't that the brand? Don't want it! I still don't believe it, I can't do without one Kornilov! ”

Alikseev was taken aback, although he also hated Denikin's methods and did not like Kornilov, but he clearly understood how influential Kornilov was. To put it mildly, a considerable part of the old officers who were on the sidelines were buying Kornilov's account. And not to buy the account of the National Salvation Revolutionary Committee.

The old Russian military had little affection for the Social Revolutionaries, towards the Mensheviks, or even towards the Cadets. A considerable number of them felt that they had messed up Russia and brought Russia to where it is today. None of the above-mentioned political parties have played well.

They unanimously believe that the politicians are too weak, too indulgent to the people below, and that the only people who can save Russia are powerful tyrants, and they all yearn for a man with the power to rule and act to solve Russia's problems. And such a person in the eyes of the old military is naturally only Kornilov, who represents the power of the military. Not only the old Russian officers saw it this way, but also several of the big hooligans of the Entente bloc, who agreed that only Kornilov could save the situation.

And it is precisely these two points that determine that Kornilov does have an extraordinary political role at this stage, and whoever can control him will be able to overthrow the Bolsheviks at a moment's notice.

Alikseev knew very well that neither the old officers at home nor the big hooligans abroad were optimistic about the strength of the Russian party. Because everything after the February Revolution also really shows that neither the Social Revolutionaries, nor the Cadets nor the Mensheviks are capable of governing, how can the big hooligans bet on Adou, who cannot afford to pay?

Don't look at the big hooligans who are verbally cheering for the National Salvation and Revolutionary Committee, and making a posture that as long as you stand up, we will vigorously support you. But in fact, even Alekseev saw that this so-called support was only lip service, and it was simply a blank check, in the fashionable phrase of later generations, "zero when swiping a card" type of support.

In this case, Alekseev believes that if you want to get the real money of the big hooligans of the Entente countries, you must find a puppet that the big hooligans admire to put outside to support the field - British cattle, French chickens, Japanese devils, see no, Kornilov is the commander-in-chief, the person you admire. Activated this bale according to your wishes, are you out of the question? Aid or something, it's time to put it in!

It is also strange and sad to say, and the counter-revolution also has the sourness of the counter-revolution! The Social Revolutionaries, the Cadets, and the Mensheviks had great political influence in Russia, but they did not have the support of military power. How similar is the situation of Sun Guofu back then, and even worse than Sun Guofu, after all, Sun Guofu still has the support of foreign friends. And these guys have nothing but a mouth that can shout slogans.

So, as soon as it was heard that Savinkov did not bird Kornilov and Denikin, he was ready to go it alone. Suddenly Alekseev was taken aback, so properly to do death, how can there be a rebellion without an army? Savinkov, Uncle Sa, don't be angry with your old man!

It's a pity that Savinkov didn't have such a sober understanding as Alikseev, and as the Czech Legion rose up in Donetsk, and as the Entente group's verbal assurances were loudly shouted, he inevitably had the illusion that Lao Tzu was already expected by everyone, and it didn't matter whether he wanted Kornilov or not. And maybe it's better not to be that idiot, and the one who saved jumped out to grab the cake.

It can only be said that Savinkov is too naïve, yes, the Czech Legion has indeed rebelled, and it is not small, but the question is, does this have anything to do with you, with the National Salvation Revolutionary Committee?

To put it mildly, it was not the Committee for the National Salvation and the Revolution that really instigated the rebellion of the Czech Legion. Rather, the Entente group. If there is no commitment from the Entente group. The Czech Legion had the audacity to rebel?

To put it mildly, the Czech Legion probably would not buy the account of the Revolutionary Committee for National Salvation, and the only one who could command them was the Entente. In this case, what is there to do about the National Salvation Revolutionary Committee? I really think of myself as a character!

"You don't need to say it, I've made up my mind!" Savinkov stopped Alekseev without saying anything, and said categorically: "Kornilov and Denikin are just clowns jumping off the beam, they failed last time, if it weren't for our open side." They're already finished. Now that they are given a chance to atone for their sins, they are still trembling. Hmph, what the hell! I just want them to know that without them we can overthrow the Bolsheviks! ”

Savinkov never thought that he would regret this stupid decision for the rest of his life. When the civil war in Russia ended, when the Bolsheviks won a great victory, he was imprisoned in Peter and Paul's prison awaiting execution. On that day, he did regret it, if it weren't for his stubbornness. Categorically will not let the White Army collapse so quickly. At least for two or three years, as in history......

However, there is no regret in this world, anyway, when Denikin learned of Savinkov's decision. In addition to being surprised, I was also a little glad that an early showdown was really beneficial, at least to get rid of a pig teammate.

That's right, according to Denikin's thoughts, he didn't plan to have such a quick showdown, after all, his strength is still very weak, and there are still certain benefits to cooperating with the National Salvation Revolutionary Committee. Taking a step back, even if you want a showdown, you have to wait until you get some benefits before you have a showdown.

But now it's a good thing, except for Kornilov's empty title, the other party is ready to pull out a dime. Not only did they not even pull out a dime, but the gang also prepared his troops to go to the fire. This made Denikin unbearable, so he categorically chose to open the skylight and speak brightly.

Originally, he also hoped that Savinkov and his ilk would have a little brain, know the significance of Kornilov's existence, and get a little bit of help. In fact, Denikin is not greedy, he just wants to get some food, weapons, ammunition and money, and he doesn't ask for too much. The reason for his tough attitude is nothing more than his sky-high asking price.

In Denikin's opinion, if Savinkov had been a qualified politician, he would not have refused outright, but would have paid back the money on the ground. Everyone, you come and I bargain, and then Savinkov is a little more interesting, and he agrees.

Okay, it's good now, people don't like him directly, they don't bargain at all, and they refuse directly. What does this mean? It shows that Savinkov and the Revolutionary Committee for National Salvation did not take Kornilov seriously at all! It shows that they have not figured out the situation at all!

After the previous failures, Denikin understood how terrible a pig teammate should be, and now Savinkov is a pig teammate, and it is also a good thing that the other party can take the initiative to draw a line. Of course, there were negative effects, such as Wrangel going to take his Cossack cavalry away.

"General Denikin, since you do not obey the orders of the National Salvation Revolutionary Committee, there is no need for my troops to continue to stay here!"

Wrangel was also frustrated when he said this, and without Kornilov's interference for the past two days, he had a deep bargain with Denikin, although he still didn't like this bastard very much. However, Wrangel also had to admit that Denikin was smarter and more intelligent than Kornilov. If he can obey the orders of the National Salvation and Revolutionary Committee, the great cause of recovering the country can be accomplished.

It's a pity that the last thing is to break up, without Kornilov's influence and Denikin's troops, according to the original plan, there is no chance of winning at all if he attacks Tsaritsyn. Without taking Tsaritsyn, it will be impossible to communicate Ufa, which will make the fighting for the whole of southern Ukraine, as well as in the lower reaches of the Don, much harder.

Wrangel was sorry, it was a pity, but he had to go with his troops, which, in accordance with the latest instructions from Savinkov, were to go to Rostov with his troops, ready to cooperate with the Czech corps and part of the friendly forces to seize there.

Wrangel was gone, and Denikin knew that he too had to make a choice, and in the tent, he held a combat meeting: "According to my estimates, Luhansk will become the focus of the battlefield, whether it is the Bolsheviks or the Czech Legion, whoever can take Luhansk first will gain the initiative on the battlefield......"

One of the regimental commanders could not wait to say: "Then let's go to Luhansk at once!" ”

It should be said that there is some truth in his thinking, and the Czech Legion is outnumbered, and it would be safest to join them. As long as everyone can huddle together. Then the Bolsheviks were also easily embarrassed. In this way, it is safe enough!

However, Denikin did not agree with Luhansk's proposal, he had a completely different opinion: "On the contrary, it is more dangerous to go to Luhansk now!" If Wrangel's troops were still there, and we went to Luhansk together, it would still make sense. We have more than 10,000 people together, plus the Czech legions and the allies of the uprising, we can make an army of 100,000 at least. There was no problem with the Bolsheviks, but ......"

Denikin paused and sneered: "But, as you saw just now, Wrangel's troops are heading south, and they are heading towards Rostov-on-Don. What does this mean? ”

Denikin's subordinates were stunned and asked puzzledly, "What does it mean?" ”

Denikin sneered: "It shows that the Czech Legion and our friendly forces have the intention of capturing Rostov." In the already tight situation, the Czech corps did not concentrate all its forces on the attack in the direction of Luhansk, but divided its forces. This is an extremely dangerous practice...... Once the capture of Rostov did not go well, as soon as the Bolsheviks reacted quickly. With the small strength of the Czech Legion, it was simply not enough to fight the Bolsheviks in Luhansk! ”

Denikin's words were resounding. Anyway, the people present were frightened by him, of course, Denikin's statement was indeed reasonable, and the most correct way for the Czech Legion to do so was to concentrate its forces and hug them together, so that it was possible to break their wrists with the Red Army. However, they just divided their troops, which was the active dispersion force, and the result was very likely to be broken by each one.

Why would the Czech Legion make such a brain-dead move? There is also a reason for that, as I said earlier, there are disagreements within the White Army, the National Salvation Revolutionary Committee, and the Czech Legion on the question of the goal of the battle. There are those who want a decisive battle, and there are those who want to develop eastward, and they can only make a compromise when they quarrel, that is, to seize Luhansk first.

It should be said that the capture of Luhansk is a good move, but the problem is that the rebels feel that it is not safe to capture one Luhansk alone! Why do you say that? Looking at the map, it is obvious that Rostov and Luhansk, one south and one north, are like two gates, they are the bridgehead guarding Ukraine, and if these two lines of communication are cut off, 100,000 rebels will be trapped and killed in Donetsk.

The capture of Luhansk is equivalent to opening a door, but in the event of a heavy Red Army overpower, Luhansk will inevitably be attacked first. Once it can't stand it, then the rebels will be in a very dangerous situation and can only retreat to Donetsk. And the capture of Rostov is equivalent to opening two doors, and even if the rebels fail in Luhansk, they can escape east through Rostov-on-Don.

In order to ensure a way back, the rebels decided to attack Luhansk and Rostov at the same time, as long as they took these two cities, they would be guaranteed to have no worries - even if they were not good, they could flee eastward!

And the rebels also believed that they had every time to take Luhansk and Rostov at the same time, because the main forces of the Red Army were still in the Moscow direction, more than a thousand kilometers from Luhansk, and by the time they came, Luhansk would have been beaten down long ago. What's more, the rebels judged that the Red Army would probably not come directly to Luhansk, but would press on Kharkov, after all, there was greater strategic significance there, and there was no room for failure.

All in all, the rebels tend to be conservative, after all, the main force is the Czechs! After all, they are foreign friends, and it is unrealistic to expect them to shed their blood for the sake of Russia's interests. For the Czechs, it is the best policy to preserve their strength as much as possible, and if they are all done, what will they do to liberate their nation?

And Denikin completely saw through all this, for him, if he did not divide the army, he was willing to go to Luhansk, and it was safer to join the large army after all. And once the troops are divided, I am afraid that there is a danger of burning jade and stones in Luhansk. It is better to stay in the lower reaches of the Don to fight guerrillas and act on camera.

Of course, there is a more important reason why Denikin is reluctant to go to Luhansk - he has already fallen out with Savinkov, and he has too few people on hand, and if he goes to Luhansk, it is very likely that he will be swallowed up by other forces.

Moreover, his most important bargaining chip, Kornilov, had a very good relationship with the Entente, and once Kornilov took the lead with the Entente, under the pressure of the Czech Legion, the goods would inevitably be able to regain their freedom. How will he Denikin mix up then?

I'm afraid that after Kornilov regains his freedom, the first thing to clean up is him Denikin! Let's put it this way, before he turned his face with Kornilov, Denikin did not rule out going to Luhansk to try his luck, and now, if he is killed, he does not dare to connect with the Czech Army, without him, it is too dangerous.

"If we don't go to Luhansk, then we have to do something, right?"

In the face of the questions raised by his subordinates, Denikin did not say that he was confident, but also made a detailed plan, he pointed to the map sharply, and said domineeringly: "Let's go to Tsaritsyn!" ”

"What!"

Denikin's subordinates were so shocked that their eyes were about to fall out, go to Tsaritsyn? Is there any mistake, just our little people, isn't that a meat bun beating a dog? And didn't your old man always oppose going to Tsaritsyn before?

"Hey, hey!" Denikin laughed incomprehensibly and asked, "Who told you that I was going to attack Tsaritsyn?" (To be continued......)

PS: Bow and thank Comrade Shan Xuexue and Comrade Potato for the second kill!