The reason why Suslov affirmed Mulalov's innocence was very bad was not that Georgy was afraid of responsibility, as Dzerzhinsky's most loyal disciple, he was not afraid of responsibility. What really upset him was Suslov's attitude.

When the truth of the case has not been reached until the most conclusive conclusion has been reached, it is quite hasty to draw random conclusions. Such an attitude would not have done any good in solving the case, if Suslov had preconceived assumptions about Mulalov's innocence. Then it is natural to conclude that Kirov and Mikoyan are guilty.

Although this inference now seems to be valid, it lacks crucial evidence, as Ordzhonikidze puts it. There can be no conviction without evidence, no matter how suspicious Kirov and Mikoyan are!

Georgy thought that this sign of Suslov was very bad and would greatly affect the future development of this promising little comrade, and as an old comrade and big brother, Georgy felt that he had the responsibility and obligation to correct Suslov's mistakes.

Without waiting for Ordzhonikidze to speak, he preemptively interrupted Suslov's speech, "Comrade Suslov, what you just said is inappropriate. Anyway, Grigory. Comrade Konstantinovich, all of whom are our predecessors, we must give him the most basic respect! Your behavior is so rude! You must apologize to him! ”

Suslov was stunned for a moment, probably not understanding what Georgi meant, and asked in a daze: "What is it for?" It's obviously his ......"

"As I said earlier, your attitude towards comrades is very inappropriate! Even if we have a disagreement, you can't scold anyone! This is contrary to the basic cultivation of party members! Georgi said earnestly. First to Gregory. Comrade Konstantin Lovech apologized. Then let's get to the point! ”

Suslov was certainly not convinced. I think he dared to stab Li Xiaofeng at the beginning, how could he be afraid of Ordzhoni Keze. But when he saw Georgi's determined, gaze in his eyes, he backed down.

He had always regarded Georgi as if he were an elder brother, who had always taken care of him in every detail, and rarely showed such a look in his eyes. In the face of such a serious Georgi, he had to admit his mistake.

"I'm sorry, Gregory. Comrade Konstantinovich, just now I had a very bad attitude. Said something disrespectful, but I didn't mean to, I hope you can forgive me......"

Ordzhonikidze was so angry just now, as a senior, an old revolutionary who was elected as a member of the Central Committee in 1912, today he was despised by a hairy child, and this Nima lost his grandmother's family.

At that time, he made up his mind that he must find this field and clean up Suslov's hairy boy well. Even if you have Dzerzhinsky standing behind you, Lao Tzu will let you take off a layer of skin!

But. Ordzhonikidze didn't expect that before he could make a move, Georgi would first teach Suslov a lesson, what was the situation?

Ordzhonikidze subconsciously felt that it was wrong, if the other party really took advantage of the reason, and there was really irrefutable evidence to prove Mulalov's innocence, then he would definitely not make concessions! He immediately made a wrong judgment - Georgi and Suslov were bluffing, they had no confidence, and the so-called evidence was probably false!

Thinking of this, Ordzhonikidze's arrogance suddenly rose, he glanced at Suslov, who was not convinced, and said in a strange manner: "I will be excused if I apologize, I won't worry about the hairy child!" However, since you just said that Muralov is innocent, then you must come up with evidence! Otherwise I'd ask Felix personally. Edmundovich, is it true that his Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection are so favoritism! ”

Suslov was enraged, he was forced to apologize, who would have thought that he apologized, but the other party not only did not appreciate it, but also kicked his nose in the face, which was unbearable, he raised his head sharply, glared at Ordzhonikidze, and saw that the plane was about to go crazy.

Georgi didn't expect that Ordzhonikidze, an old comrade, would be so cautious and argue with a young comrade, you are a lot older, and you don't feel ashamed? Besides, what if you can win Suslov? I'm afraid people will only see your jokes, right?

However, Georgi can't let Suslov blow up, and Ordzhonichi likes to rely on the old and sell the old, so let him be embarrassed, let's not see him in general. However, if Suslov fights back, then he is not relying on the old and selling the old, but Xiao Su does not know how to respect the old comrades.

Georgi pulled Suslov behind him and preemptively said: "Regarding the innocence of Comrade Mulalov, for the time being, judging from the evidence we have, he is innocent. Of course, the truth of the case has not yet been revealed, and we will not blindly draw conclusions. If Gregory. Comrade Konstantinovich, what evidence of Muralov's crime do you have that you can hand over to us...... We promise not to wronged a good person, but we also won't let a bad guy go! ”

It should be said that Georgi's words were very decent, both expressing respect for his old comrades, and not saying them to death. But when these words reached Ordzhonikidze's ears, he completely changed the taste, and he misinterpreted Georgi's meaning, arbitrarily believing that Georgi was just not confident, that the evidence was insufficient, and that he was just foolish!

"Since you haven't come to a conclusion, why are you arresting people indiscriminately! Who gave you the guts? Ordzhonikid pointed to Georgi's nose and said, "Since the evidence is insufficient, why should Muralov be released?" Did you handle the case like that? It's not logical at all, it's just playing the piano randomly! I order you to correct these mistakes at once, to release the innocent Comrades Kirov and Mikoyan at once, and to arrest Mulalov, who is at large! Otherwise......"

"Otherwise, what are you going to do!" Ordzhonikidze's attitude finally angered Georgi, who had always wanted to say good things, but who would have thought that some people would just mess around, since some people must eat and drink if they don't toast, then he will not continue to be polite.

"Now, I'm going to remind you for the last time. Grigory. Comrade Konstantin Lovevich! Please pay attention to your identity. Don't interfere with our normal case! How to investigate the case does not require you to point fingers. Otherwise I will complain to the Central Committee and the Politburo about your inappropriate actions! ”

Ordzhonikid, who was still proud just now, was taken aback, and Georgi's outburst gave him a slap in the face, making him feel embarrassed, "Are you intimidating me!" He growled, "This is what you call a modus operandi?" I think you are simply persecuting good comrades with a predetermined position! ”

"Whoever is upright and who is treacherous can't draw conclusions to your conclusion!" Georgi glared at him angrily and said categorically: "According to the evidence we have now, last night. Comrade Muralov has already submitted a letter to Andrei. Comrades Petrovich, Vladimirsky and Pjanitsky cried for help and denounced Lomov and Smirlov for betraying the revolution. According to our investigation and research in the past two days, his testimony can stand up to scrutiny, so he was released! Grigory. Comrade Konstantinovich, I would like to remind you once that if you want to testify against Comrade Mulalov, please show evidence and don't roll around with us like a shrew! I'm telling you unequivocally, it's useless and pointless! ”

Ordzhonikidze's face flushed. To be honest, he now vaguely felt that the momentum was not right. Georgie opened his mouth with evidence, closed his mouth with witnesses, and his posture just now showed that this guy seemed to really have confidence.

But now, the shameful knife is difficult to sheath, he just fired the cannon violently, and said all the words to death, at this time, let him back down, let him take back what he said? He can't afford to lose that man!

"I think there may be some misunderstanding in this matter," Ordzhonikidze's secretary saw that his boss was on wax, and hurriedly jumped out to save the scene. Comrade Konstantinovich is also trying to find out the truth of the matter, and at this critical moment, Moscow must not mess up. Since Comrade Muralov has nothing to do with the case, he can be released. So, what are the implications of Comrade Kirov and Comrade Mikoyan and Comrade Yezhov in this case? Shouldn't they be released too? ”

Georgie glanced at the little secretary and replied lightly: "If you have evidence to prove their innocence, of course we can release them!" However, now all the evidence points to them, and if nothing else, they have a great deal to do with it! ”

Ordzhonikidze hastened to say: "This is too arbitrary! Except that in the early hours of yesterday morning, Comrade Kirov and Comrade Mikoyan met with Lomov and Smirlov, and in addition to this question, what evidence do you have? ”

Georgy couldn't help but take out a tape, "This is the recording from yesterday morning's meeting, please tell me, if Comrade Kirov is not involved in this case, why is all his speech defending Lomov and Smirlov, even at the cost of reversing black and white?" Is this attitude normal? ”

Ordzhonikid said nonchalantly: "Then this can only be said at most that Comrade Kirov is suspicious, not to mention how big this suspicion is, I only ask you, what does this Comrade Mikoyan have to do with it?" Why did you arrest him? And on what basis did Comrade Yezhov arrest? ”

Speaking of this, Ordzhonichi was a little proud, and he wanted to see how Georgi could explain, and if he could not give a reasonable explanation, then Mikoyan and Yezhov would have to be released.

Georgy glanced at him lightly and replied calmly: "Of course, we have a good reason to invite Comrade Mikoyan and Comrade Yezhov to be investigated. According to the confessions of relevant witnesses, when Alkirov was instructed by Lomov and Smirlov to go to the General Directorate of Posts, Telecommunications and Telephone to spread false news, it was Comrade Yezhov who took the troops away without saying a word, right? ”

"So what?" Ordzhonikid said impatiently, "This only proves that Comrade Yezhov was too gullible to Alkirov, he was simply deceived." ”

"I don't think so!" Georgy sneered, "According to Comrade Pjanitsky's testimony, before the incident, he had repeatedly reminded Comrade Yezhov not to trust Alkirov, and he had repeatedly tried to prevent him from leaving the Main Directorate of Posts, Telecommunications and Telephones, but he left without hesitation. He walked so resolutely that, according to Comrade Pjanitsky, Comrade Yezhov simply left with joy. ”

After a pause, Georgi asked, "If Yezhov has no problems, why is he so happy?" And the most suspicious thing is that not long after he left. The General Directorate of Posts, Telecommunications, and Telephone was besieged by a large number of enemies. Connect it all. Is it possible for me to make a bold guess. Comrade Yezhov knew for a long time that the General Bureau of Posts, Telecommunications, and Telephones would be besieged by a large number of enemies, so he left happily? ”

Ordzhonikid was dumbfounded, although it was a bit far-fetched, but what Georgi said was not impossible. Otherwise, even he can't explain what Yezhov would be stupid about? If he really had a little brain, he shouldn't have run away.

At the same time, Georgy's reasoning is not over: "Comrade Yezhov's very different actions arouse my suspicions. If all this had been planned a long time ago, if at that time Mikoyan and Kirov had already made contact with Lomov and Smirlov, and together they were negotiating with Zinoviev and Usievich with the enemy. Then everything makes sense! ”

The more Georgi spoke, the more excited he became, the more excited he became: "If Yezhov's retreat is not deceived and deceived, but carries out a predetermined plan, this plan is to surrender the General Directorate of Posts, Telecommunications, and Telephone in order to achieve the goal of an armistice with the enemy." This has already been confirmed by the peace agreement brought back by Zinoviev. If Yezhov was carrying out the order, then who gave him the order to retreat? Kirov was not present at the time, but Mikoyan was. Isn't it possible to venture to guess that this order was given by Mikoyan? ”

Ordzhonikidze was dumbfounded. He didn't expect Georgi to make such a startling guess, and it seemed reasonable.

That's impossible!

Ordzhonikidze quickly came to his senses. As an old friend of Mikoyan and Kirov, he thought that he knew these two comrades very well, and they would definitely not collude with Zinoviev, as for Yezhov's brainless retreat...... Who knows if there is a string missing in the head of this thing. You can't base your inferences on the stupidity of an idiot, right?

"I don't agree with this absurd inference." He shook his head, "I mean, if Comrade Mikoyan is really as bad as you say, then he shouldn't have led the Young Volunteers to assist Comrade Andrei in the first place, and if he was bent on surrendering, he didn't need to take such a big risk, right?" ”

He said confidently: "From this it can be seen that your so-called bold speculation is untenable, and only a fool would do such an inconsistent stupid thing!" ”

Speaking of this, he stared at Georgi and asked with a sneer, "Excuse me, how do you explain this unreasonableness?" ”

Georgy smiled slightly, "Of course, it can be explained, as far as I know, Comrade Mikoyan went to the rendezvous only after learning that Comrade Andrei had recaptured the General Directorate of Posts, Telecommunications and Telephones, right?" ”

Ordzhonikidze raised his eyebrows and asked, "So what?" Doesn't this just show that Mikoyan was bent on carrying out armed struggle at the same time, and when he learned that Comrade Andrei needed reinforcements, he went without hesitation, and this just proves his innocence? ”

"Not necessarily!" Georgi smiled and said, "According to the testimony of Comrades Vladimirsky and Pianitsky, when Comrade Andrei recaptured the Main Directorate of Posts and Telecommunications and Telephone, and went to reinforce the Kremlin, which was attacked by the enemy, the Revolutionary Military Council headed by Lomov, Smirlov and Usievich forcefully ordered Comrade Andrei to withdraw, but Comrade Andrei sternly refused. And after that, Mikoyan arrived at the General Directorate of Posts, Telecommunications and Telephone with the so-called reinforcements, right? ”

Ordzhonikidze frowned, he couldn't figure out what Georgi was trying to say, and said impatiently: "Don't talk about things, get to the point!" ”

Georgy smiled and said, "The point is, did Comrade Mikoyan really go to reinforce Comrade Andrei?" We know that he later had secret talks with Lomov and Smirlov. If they had been in collusion a long time ago, if they had colluded before, then his motives for going to the General Directorate of Posts, Telecommunications and Telephone would be very questionable! ”

Georgi said eloquently: "It is very likely that Mikoyan's reinforcement of the General Directorate of Posts, Telecommunications and Telephones was fake, and his real aim was to return it to the enemy at the right time...... This can also be seen from the later development of the battle, the main forces of the garrison of the Main Directorate of Posts and Telecommunications and Telephones followed Comrade Andrei to attack the enemy's lair, and at this moment, Yezhov suddenly withdrew, leaving only Comrade Pjanitsky to guard the Main Directorate of Posts, Telecommunications and Telephones with a meager force, and they were immediately attacked by the enemy! ”

Speaking of this, Georgie took a deep breath: "If you think about it, things can really be so coincidental. If Pjanitsky had not repelled the enemy siege, if the Main Directorate of Posts, Telecommunications and Telephone had been lost, then Comrade Andrei's attacking troops would have had no way to retreat at all, and they would have been encircled by the enemy. At that time, the situation will be so dire! ”

Ordzhonikid was stupid, he really couldn't have imagined that Georgi's imagination was so rich that he could really justify himself. According to him, Mikoyan was a sinister traitor, from the very beginning he was uneasy and good-willed, he just wanted to do evil, and he almost buried the armed uprising in Moscow, and it is not an exaggeration to define him as a revolutionary sinner and a despicable traitor!

But how could Georgi accept this set of arguments, he roared angrily: "All this you say is speculation! You don't have any proof of all this! (To be continued......)