Lenin's attitude towards Trotsky's advice was completely different from Stalin's, and as the supreme leader of the party and the state, Lenin never took a narrow view of any issue, so he prevented the two from continuing to quarrel, and asked Trotsky with interest:

"Comrade Trotsky, do you have more specific details and methods of implementation on this issue? For example, how to distinguish the counter-revolutionaries among the old officers and the old intellectuals, and how to carry out their ideological work? Can you talk about the specific methods and strategies in detail? ”

Lenin's statement relieved Trotsky, and to tell the truth, Trotsky knew very well that his proposal was quite dangerous, and that it was no joke that if it was seized by political opponents, it would kill him and even lose his political life.

Trotsky was not a fool, and without a certain amount of preparation, how could he have made such a suggestion rashly? Of course, his so-called preparations were politically quite adventurous, because all his preparations were pinned on Lenin's understanding and support for him.

Is it a little surprising how there could be any understanding and support between Lenin and Trotsky, who were in the same situation. No matter how you look at it, both of them wish that each other would go out and be hit by a car and die, and that it would be good to be choked to death by drinking water. At least according to the general understanding, both men would love to see each other's jokes.

Actually? In fact, the relationship between Lenin and Trotsky was very delicate, even indescribable. They are indeed political enemies and adversaries, and to put it mildly, some of their ideas and doctrines are naturally opposed.

Can two people like this pee in a pot? It's really possible, don't believe it!

Because Trotsky was well aware. Lenin and he had a common enemy. Before that worst enemy fell. As long as he did not make a mistake of principle, Lenin would never have killed him.

Not only that, but Trotsky also knew that Lenin, like him, was eager to do something. Although the specific methods and strategies for doing this business are different between them, the fundamental goals are also the same. Both Lenin and he knew that the other would never deviate from this ideal, in such a situation. If there is a common enemy, how can they not go hand in hand?

Trotsky knew very well that Lenin would agree to his proposal as long as he approved of his point of departure, as long as Lenin believed that his methods and tactics were conducive to solving the difficult practical problems of the day. On the contrary, if it was Lenin who made the relevant proposal, he would not hesitate to support it.

It has to be said that Trotsky and Lenin were the biggest rivals, and at the same time, they were also partners who could work closely together. Historically. In the most difficult years of the Bolsheviks, it was they who went hand in hand. only to open up the situation and open up the world.

In a sense, partners like Trotsky and Lenin seem to complement each other better. It is not used for ordinary friends and collaborators, and neither of them will indulge each other's mistakes for the sake of face. On the contrary, as long as the other party makes the slightest mistake, it is possible that the other party will be spurred on.

The invisible sense of urgency forced these two people to make as few mistakes as possible, try to do their jobs as well, and leave no opportunities and handles for each other. In a sense, this kind of coordination is perfect.

Lenin listened carefully to Trotsky's concrete explanation of his proposal, and did not miss any opportunity to dig into the impractical parts of it, and in the lively "confrontation" between the two teachers, Trotsky's proposal was quickly supplemented and perfected, although it could not be perfect, but it also avoided a considerable number of problems.

During this period, the other members of the Central Committee could only stupidly watch the performances of the two mentors, and even Politburo members like Sverdlov and Dzerzhinsky could only interject.

What, what was Stalin doing, you ask? This thing has always been inactive in meetings, and silence is Kim is his best codename. Moreover, as for Trotsky's proposals, steel did not agree with them, either from political needs or from the heart. The more enthusiastic the discussion between the Mentor and Trotsky, and the more the proposal was perfected, the more unpleasant the heart of the Iron became.

Halfway through the meeting, Stalin had already left the meeting and was alone in a secluded corner of the Smolny Palace, smoking a sullen pipe. This is the only confrontation or opposition strategy he can adopt now.

Yes, from the moment Lenin began to inquire about the specific matters in the proposal, Stalin knew that the Mentor would not be on his side, and this result made him a little angry and discouraged, and even a little felt that the Mentor was a betrayal of the proletariat.

However, it is not up to him to decide whether the Mentor's actions are guilty or not. He is not the great dictator of the golden mouth of later generations, now he is just Lenin's little heel, and the decisions and words of the mentor are the golden rule.

The discussion quickly came to a conclusion, which was similar to that of history, and it was inevitable that the old officers and intellectuals would be appointed. The specific rules were quickly drawn up, but of course there were differences between the Mentor and Trotsky on some crucial issues. For example, on the fatal question of how to distinguish whether an old officer and an old intellectual possess counterrevolutionary tendencies, the two have considerable differences.

Trotsky had the air of a revolutionary mentor, and with a wave of his hand, he thought: "There is no need to be too nitpicky on the question of identification, and it is necessary to allow a part of the people whose history and foundation are not so 'clean' to take sides again." I believe that in the face of the tide of history, the vast majority of people are aware of current affairs. ”

To put it bluntly, Trotsky just didn't want to waste time, the situation was already very tense, and if it was to be carefully and carefully identified every old officer and intellectual, how much time would it take, and perhaps when the counter-revolutionaries rose up and hit the capital, the identification work would still be carried out in an intense and orderly manner!

If so, how much practical significance does his proposal have? It's better to be just like Stalin, and distrust them uniformly!

And this kind of rough work style is certainly impossible for Lenin to accept, and the beard and eyebrows are scratched. You use it no matter if it's a good guy or a bad guy. This is not to be messed up! Identification is important. It is necessary to weed out the counter-revolutionaries, and even if not all of them, we must also eliminate those counter-revolutionary suspects who are suspicious and dangerous.

After coming and going, these two quarreled, as I said earlier, in terms of specific means and methods, the difference between these two is big, let alone quarreling. It's possible to fight.

In the end, Dzerzhinsky could only do peacemakers, and the man in the iron mask suggested: "The identification work can neither be rough nor nitpicky, take a compromise attitude!" As long as the old officers and intellectuals have not acted against the revolution, against the Bolsheviks and the proletariat in practical action, and have been able to swear allegiance to the Soviets, then the immature behavior of the past will be gone. ”

Truth be told, neither Trotsky nor Lenin would have been satisfied with such a plan of peace, but at this time both of them understood that they would not give in to such a "principled adherence". This matter is likely to be yellow, so we can only give in one step!

"The principle of this screening. I basically agree! Lenin replied first, "But I would like to emphasize two points: first, we must not unconditionally trust the old officers and intellectuals who have taken refuge in them, but we must be ideologically vigilant against them. It is not excluded that there are conspirators mixed in. Especially in the army, in order to maintain the purity of the Red Army, it is necessary to strengthen the authority of the political commissar and ensure that the strategic intentions of the Central Committee can be truly implemented and carried out! ”

Speaking of this, he glanced at Trotsky, meaning, this is my bottom line, if you still don't agree, then we don't have to talk.

Did Trotsky agree? It should be said that he is not very willing, he thinks that if you want to employ people, you must use people without suspicion, while employing people, and on the other hand, guarding against people like thieves, how to do this? It's so awkward!

However, before he could speak, Dzerzhinsky rushed to the front to speak: "Lenin's opinion is very pertinent, the vigilance against the bourgeoisie cannot be relaxed, and the necessary monitoring measures are very necessary!" ”

Trotsky sighed inwardly, even if he had wanted to oppose it, he could not say anything now. Originally, the Leninists had great power in the political situation, and when Dzerzhinsky threw himself again, he was simply weak. If he doesn't agree, needless to say, it won't work.

So Trotsky said in a somewhat heavy tone: "I agree with this in principle, but the surveillance measures must also be principled, and we must not make a big fuss about trivial things, we must not doubt because of suspicion, we must talk about evidence!" ”

Dzerzhinsky echoed: "I agree with this!" ”

Lenin nodded, and agreed with Trotsky's addition, and then proceeded to the second point: "Secondly, even if the old officers and intellectuals are temporarily entrusted with the important task of not being screened too harshly, this does not mean that the screening is over. The screening work can be done in several steps, divided into several levels, and if you pass the screening of a certain level, then you can only be entrusted with the highest authority or position allowed by that level, and only through the screening of a higher level can the relevant authority of the old officer and the old intellectual be promoted! ”

After this article came out, Trotsky involuntarily sighed, he felt that Lenin was too petty, how could it be possible to give those old officers and intellectuals a sense of belonging with such heavy fortifications, and how could they sincerely work for the Soviets and the Bolsheviks?

But this time, he still did not object, not because he didn't want to, but because he couldn't oppose it, because Dzerzhinsky, the "grass on the wall", once again agreed with Lenin's point of view, which made him oppose it. Moreover, judging from the reaction of the members of the Central Committee present at the meeting, the overwhelming majority of the people agreed with Lenin's opinion, and if he continued to oppose it, he would only end up with one end and not please.

But even if he can't oppose it, it doesn't mean that Trotsky has nothing to say at all, and he can still put forward rationalization ideas! Immediately, for example, he asks a very critical and pointed question: "Who, or rather which agency, is responsible for this very serious screening?" ”

The reason why Trotsky was asking this question was actually to guard against the Cheka institution, which had swelled in strength over the past few months. On the issue of dealing with the counter-revolution, under the command of several powerful leaders, this organ brutally carried out the work of suppressing the counter-revolution in line with the principle of preferring to catch mistakes rather than letting them go. Among them, there are quite a few unjust, false and wrongful cases! At least Trotsky himself had heard a lot.

If the screening work is completely entrusted to the Cheka, then it is conceivable that the entire screening work will develop in the most severe and merciless direction. This is contrary to Trotsky's intentions. Anyway, he didn't feel comfortable leaving the matter entirely to the Cheka.

And just like he feared. Sverdlov directly named the Cheka: "The All-Russian Cheka has been established since it was formed. The most important function is to combat counter-revolutionary activities, and the work of screening counter-revolutionaries is entirely the Cheka's job, and it is only fitting that the Cheka should be entrusted with it! ”

In fact, Sverdlov is not unaware that there are major problems with the Cheka's way of working and working principles, but such problems are almost unavoidable at present. If the screening work is not handed over to the Cheka, but to other agencies, it seems to be a little distrustful and questionable about the Cheka's work.

Even Sverdlov maliciously guessed that Trotsky was a drunkard who did not want to drink, and was ready to take advantage of the opportunity to smash the Cheka. Expand his power in disguise. Therefore, in public and private, Xiao Si has to oppose Lao Tuo, and he can't just do it with Lao Tuo's temperament.

Trotsky bared his teeth in his heart, but on the surface he smiled and said: "Personally, I do not think it is appropriate to leave this work entirely to the Cheka. The Cheka had just been established, the institutions were not fully rolled out, and the current work was far beyond their capabilities. It is not appropriate to put another burden on them! I think this work should also involve the Ministry of the Interior and the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection. With Comrade Felix involved, I don't think anyone can doubt the fairness of the results! ”

The last sentence. Trotsky said it in a joking tone, but everyone here was a human spirit, how could he not hear it, he was not joking at all, but emphasizing that Dzerzhinsky must be involved in this work, otherwise, he would not buy it!

Sverdlov was still a little unconvinced, and was ready to fight Trotsky again, but Lenin stopped him, and the mentor directly made a final decision: "Comrade Trotsky's suggestion is reasonable, but the identification work is complex and arduous, and I am afraid that the Cheka alone will not be able to do it...... With the guidance of Comrade Felix, I think it is very appropriate! ”

The mentor has spoken, and what else can Sverdlov say, he can only agree. Trotsky, on the other hand, felt that Lenin was a little more comfortable, and he felt that Lenin was still saving face, and did not go too far.

It should be said that the meeting will be held at this point, the questions that should be discussed and those that should not be discussed have been resolved, and it will be better to wait for the meeting at this time, anyway, Trotsky wanted to leave immediately. A few old friends introduced him to a few people who were said to be outstanding among the old officers and intellectuals. This group of people was trying to take refuge in him, and by this opportunity to solve their work problems, Trotsky felt that it was necessary for him to have a good chat with them.

Trotsky, however, did not succeed, because Lenin not only gave him face, but then the Mentor continued: "The first problem I have raised has been preliminarily solved, but there is a second serious problem that has not been solved. The economic situation in our country is already very serious, no! It should be described as terminally ill. The food crisis and the currency crisis are like the sword of Damorik really hanging over our heads, and we cannot talk about solving the fundamental problems of our country without solving these two problems! ”

Trotsky immediately put away his impatient desire to leave, and only then did he remember that Lenin had indeed asked two questions, and that he had fooled the officer's question. But in the economic crisis, he was helpless.

At this time, Lenin also went on to say: "The common people need to eat and clothe, our army needs to fight, and we need weapons and ammunition, all of which cost money...... To put it mildly, the previous government left us almost no money, and it cost money on all sides, while the Entente group vilely blockaded us, cut off trade with us, and tried to trap us with the strategy of blockade! In this case, we must find a solution to the problem immediately, otherwise the consequences will be unimaginable! ”

These words hardly touched Trotsky, for he had long been aware of this terrible situation, and indeed of the Central Committee members present. Lenin was just repeating the same old tune, or rather, Lenin just wanted to add a little sense of urgency and crisis.

Trotsky believed that after talking about the crisis, and having shaken the hearts of the members of the Central Committee, Lenin was afraid to say again: "Comrades, speak freely!" Let's work together to figure out how to solve this problem! ”

In any case, Trotsky was ready to complain, he felt that Lenin's performance today was really a bit like that, and he would only let others think of a way, but he could not give a useful opinion himself. To tell the truth, he secretly despised Lenin in his heart, and felt that he was better than Lenin today.

And while Trotsky was in a reverie, Lenin was once again surprised by his own solution, instead of asking for advice: "Of course, the situation is dire, but we are not completely hopeless. Prior to this, Comrade Andrei had made a groundbreaking attempt to break through the naval blockade of the Entente bloc and obtain a batch of valuable grain from abroad...... And he didn't just get food, he also made a pretty groundbreaking solution to the food crisis, which I personally think is very good...... Comrade Yakov, you send the plan down so that the comrades can take a look at it......" (to be continued......

PS: Once again, bow and thank you for the very powerful comrade Potato in seconds!