While the Second Battle of Bryansk was in full swing, a far-reaching event took place in Moscow, thousands of miles away. Late that night on November 10, Dzerzhinsky, after finishing his day's work as usual, went into his office suite and slept on the small marching bed.

It has to be said that the Man in the Iron Mask has always maintained the tradition of communist ascetics, and his office in the Kremlin is the worst, smallest and most rudimentary. The entire office is less than 40 square meters, and there are only a few chairs left except for an old desk and a safe.

In such an office, not to mention the members of the Politburo, even the secretary of the county party committee, the level seems to be down. But this is in line with Dzerzhinsky's temperament, he likes this simple and unpretentious working environment, believing that this can guarantee the purity of his party spirit.

Many veteran comrades and revolutionaries in the Party, including Lenin, have advised the Man in the Iron Mask to appropriately relax their living standards, in Lenin's words: "Comrade Felix, you are right to advocate simplicity, but simplicity does not mean that it must be lower than the average standard of living in the Soviet Union. Even if you don't change to a better office, you can't just eat bread and salt in your life, right? You are not young anymore, at this critical moment, the party and the country still need you, you can't fall! ”

Lenin's words were not false at all, Lenin cared for and loved Dzerzhinsky from the bottom of his heart. The reason, as he said, was that the Soviet Union at this time could not lack a Dzerzhinsky.

In the 20 years since he presided over the work of the Discipline Inspection Commission, Dzerzhinsky has not said that he has completely put an end to corruption and bureaucratic work style within the party, but at least he has done his utmost to curb these unhealthy tendencies. More critically. Few high-ranking cadres can lead by example and practice the ethics of a party member like Dzerzhinsky. Even the man who hates the Man in the Iron Mask the most has to praise him for being a strict man with himself.

Especially since the outbreak of the Great Patriotic War. Once again, the country has entered hell mode, in which there is an urgent need for a leading role model like Dzerzhinsky. What is more crucial is that in the Politburo, Dzerzhinsky belongs to the indispensable existence of absolute neutrality and facts, and this existence greatly eases the contradictions and conflicts between the Trotskyists and the Leninists, as well as within the Leninists.

To put it mildly, once Dzerzhinsky falls, the political map of the Soviet Union will inevitably be rewritten.

And on this night, Dzerzhinsky, who had been working hard for a long time, was too tired. His heart was already overwhelmed, beating slower and weaker.

"Comrade Felix had a coronary heart attack last night, and now his condition is very critical and he is being rescued!"

When Trotsky summoned all the Politburo members to convey the bad news, many people were stunned, knowing that Dzerzhinsky left the impression that he had unlimited energy, working non-stop like a perpetual motion machine, and that his exuberant energy was like a nuclear reactor, and who would have thought that he would be the first of the older generation to fall.

Trotsky's face was rather unsightly. Although he didn't like the smelly and hard Dzerzhinsky very much, he also had to admit that the existence of the Man in the Iron Mask was of great significance. Now the Man in the Iron Mask has suddenly fallen. Who will take his place?

Trotsky was even a little worried about what if the Leninists went to fight for Dzerzhinsky's remaining position. Lao Tuo knows very well that he will definitely not be able to compete in this regard. Is he thinking about whether to get close to Sverdlov and make a deal?

"I just received the news that Comrade Felix is temporarily out of danger for his life." Li Xiaofeng, who arrived in a hurry, brought a piece of good news, and this news made everyone present breathe a sigh of relief. However, a certain immortal soon said another bad news: "But the bad thing is that Comrade Felix's condition is still very serious, and he is still in a coma for the time being, and the doctor doesn't know when he will wake up!" ”

Trotsky was afraid of this, and he immediately said: "If it does not work, the best experts in the relevant fields from England or the United States will be invited to treat Comrade Felix, and Comrade Felix must be restored to health!" ”

Li Xiaofeng could hear Trotsky's urgency, and it was clear from what he said about restoring Dzerzhinsky's health that he wanted to maintain the current pattern in the Politburo for the time being. In fact, Lao Tuo is also unfounded, Li Xiaofeng has no intention of taking the opportunity to seize power, because for the time being, no one can replace Dzerzhinsky's role, and even if the Leninists can seize this position, is it for Xiao Si's people? Or is it to the one who gave it to him?

If you don't get it right, it means tearing, and the last thing the current Soviet Union needs is tearing. Therefore, Li Xiaofeng said: "The role of Comrade Felix is irreplaceable, I think he will definitely be able to recover his health, as for the introduction of specialists from abroad, I think it is not very necessary." The level of our domestic specialists in relevant areas is not low. ”

Trotsky had to touch Li Xiaofeng's meaning, someone did not agree to find someone to replace Dzerzhinsky, but at the same time refused to bring in foreign experts. This made him have to suspect someone's intentions, but he thought that yesterday it was a certain immortal who was the first to find out that Dzerzhinsky was in trouble, and sent him to the hospital in time for rescue, which saved the life of the Man in the Iron Mask. Someone is not so filthy.

So how did Li Xiaofeng find out that Dzerzhinsky had a heart attack? The reason is simple, he has been monitoring the physical condition of the Politburo and several important cadres in the party. Before, Lenin was in the worst health, so that he had to input a little immortal power into his mentor from time to time to save his life, and he didn't want his mentor to drive west before the victory of the Great Patriotic War.

It's just that what he didn't expect was that Lenin's side had not collapsed yet, and Dzerzhinsky's side took the first dive, as an old cellmate and revolutionary leader, Li Xiaofeng's feelings for Dzerzhinsky were more complicated. Although he didn't like the Iron Mask's old-fashioned temper, it didn't stop him from admiring the Iron Mask.

As soon as Dzerzhinsky's heart was wrong, Li Xiaofeng's side immediately noticed it, and he had to immediately give up interacting with Angelina's bed and hurried to Dzerzhinsky's office. Thanks to Trotsky, who demanded that all Politburo members have to work and reside in the Kremlin. Otherwise. A certain immortal has to be shocked.

Li Xiaofeng pulled the Man in the Iron Mask back from the Ghost Gate Pass in time. Re-energized his heart, in fact, there was no need to go to the hospital at that time, and the man in the iron mask could go directly to the marathon or triathlon. If it weren't for the fact that he was too frightened, he deliberately cast a spell to make Dzerzhinsky unconscious.

Therefore, at this time, Li Xiaofeng was actually very stable in his heart, and decided that Dzerzhinsky would come back soon, so he naturally objected to inviting doctors from abroad, and those experts could be even more awesome than him, an immortal? And let foreign countries know that Dzerzhinsky's body is in serious condition. Maybe it's going to lead to some moths again.

Li Xiaofeng really doesn't want to toss now, so let's make adjustments after quietly finishing the Great Patriotic War! It's just that what someone didn't expect was that he didn't want to toss, but Dzerzhinsky did not agree, and this old comrade with a strong sense of principle, after waking up, learned about his physical condition in detail, and immediately submitted a request to the Central Committee for his resignation.

The Man in the Iron Mask said: "Given my current poor physical condition, it is very likely that I will not be able to cope with the heavy work, and there can be no sick people in the Politburo at the most critical moment of the war." This will only drag the USSR and the party back. As an old party member and an old revolutionary, I must be responsible for the country and the party. So I solemnly submitted my resignation to the Central Committee and the Politburo. I ask the Central Committee to find a comrade in the prime of life to take over my work as soon as possible......"

It was not only Li Xiaofeng who was caught off guard, Trotsky also felt a toothache, and a certain immortal did not want to toss, he did not want to toss. Therefore, he immediately made a clear statement: "I do not accept Comrade Felix's resignation, at the most difficult and critical moment of the Great Patriotic War, as an old revolutionary and old party member, even if he is unwell, Comrade Felix must insist on standing on the last shift!" ”

It's just that what he didn't expect was that the man in the iron mask was very resolute, he said: "It's not just because of physical reasons, I'm already 65 years old, and according to the regulations of the party and the state, I should retire." The example set by Comrade Lenin cannot be changed with me. Please agree to my request and allow me to retire! ”

Once again, Trotsky was deeply dissatisfied with Lenin's politics of retiring at the age of 65, and he had always thought that the age of 65 was a pity for a politician to retire like this. In particular, he himself has also reached this hurdle, and in the past ten years, his reign has definitely not been pleasant, and it is almost difficult to implement any political ideas, how he wishes to work for a few more years!

That is why Trotsky made a solemn proposal at the Politburo: "Should some of the old comrades be allowed to extend their working years in special times?" For example, Comrade Felix, his retirement at this time will have too great an impact on the overall situation, and he should be allowed to work for a few more years! ”

This piece of advice made some of the old revolutionaries feel relatable, and who wouldn't want to work for a few more years? But Lenin's jewel is in front of him, who dares to openly challenge the red line drawn by the teacher?

"Special circumstances should be handled specially!" Trotsky once again emphasized.

The old revolutionaries present began to waver, especially Sverdlov, who was very moved, why? Because the kankan of age also limited him to death, after Lao Tuo retired, he would work for one term at most, if he could do one more term with Dzerzhinsky's light, how cool would it be!

So Xiao Si immediately agreed: "Comrade Felix's situation is really a pity, we can't treat the old comrades like this, we should let them give full play to their spare heat!" ”

It seems that the wind in the Politburo has changed all of a sudden, and the old men are eager to challenge the red line, and no one seems to be able to stop them.

At the critical moment, Li Xiaofeng spoke: "Then let's invite Comrade Lenin back to continue to work on the initiative, in this extraordinary period of the Great Patriotic War, it is very necessary to let an experienced veteran comrade like him take the helm!" ”

This sentence left Trotsky and Sverdlov speechless, the old revolution was nothing more than wanting to work for a few more years, but never wanting Lenin to return. It was not only Trotsky who was depressed in Lenin's time, but the big guys had to be men with their tails between their legs. Now he is also invited back to his old man's house, isn't that looking for abuse?

Radekpi said with a smile: "Comrade Lenin retired on his own initiative, the situation is different......"

Li Xiaofeng glanced at him and asked, "Then you mean that Comrade Felix is pretending to be high?" ”

Raddic was visibly deflated, not knowing what to answer. Seeing my friends being humiliated. Ulitsky hurriedly interjected: "Comrade Andrei. Then you are happy to see Comrade Felix retire? ”

Li Xiaofeng shook his head and said, "I didn't say that. However, if Comrade Felix is made aware that some people are going so far as to amend the party constitution and the relevant regulations on the retirement age 'for his sake'. With his principle, I am afraid that in the end it will be more fierce to ask for retirement, can his heart withstand that stimulation? I just want to ask, are some comrades trying to force Comrade Felix to death? Or do you plan for your own selfish interests in a roundabout way? ”

Trotsky's face immediately turned red, and he did have a little calculus, ready to take advantage of Dzerzhinsky's trick to break through some very nasty rules. Who would have thought that someone would follow Dzerzhinsky's reason and block him back, this Nima is really a bit of a slap in the face!

Of course, Lao Tuo's small abacus is not particularly strong. Because even if he broke through the 65-year-old limit that he had to retire, he would not be able to serve another term as chairman of the Council of People's Commissars, which was made clear by the constitution before Lenin left office, that he could only serve two terms.

To put it bluntly, Lao Tuo is just a test, it is undoubtedly better if he can succeed, and if it doesn't work, forget it. But the other person, that is, Xiao Si, he was different, he really wanted to work for five more years, so he immediately asked: "Comrade Andrei." Then you mean not to keep Comrade Felix and let him retire like this? ”

This seems normal. But the lethality is not small. Most of the votes in the Politburo were old men in their fifties, and most of them were mixed up until 1945 or 1950. They are very sensitive to the issue of retirement. If Li Xiaofeng replied stupidly: "Don't keep it." "Then there is no doubt that this gang is all offended.

The big guy will think, you kid is young, you can still work for more than ten years, and you don't have back pain when you stand and talk. I wish we old guys were swept out of the house and "grabbed power" as soon as possible, right?

Although the old men's grievances can't hurt Li Xiaofeng too much, there is no doubt that these old guys will feel that Sverdlov is thinking about them and is their own people. This can still play a big role after the retirement of the old trust in the future.

Therefore, it is more difficult for Li Xiaofeng to be a sinner who has to defend his principles and cannot be a sinner. But Li Xiaofeng still has a way, doesn't he?

"I will do the work on Comrade Felix's side, and I will do everything I can to persuade him to give up the idea of retiring immediately." Li Xiaofeng replied calmly.

Sverdlov sneered and asked, "What if Comrade Felix still disagrees?" What do you do? ”

Li Xiaofeng replied so calmly: "I will let him agree!" ”

Seeing that Li Xiaofeng has always avoided the most critical issue, Sverdlov cannot continue to persecute him, otherwise once Lenin knows that he strongly wants to overthrow that red line, then Lenin may not be able to spare him. So Xiao Si didn't dare to push too hard, anyway, he believed that the stubborn man in the iron mask was definitely not something Li Xiaofeng could convince.

Li Xiaofeng met with Dzerzhinsky again, this time in the intensive care unit. In fact, after Dzerzhinsky came to his senses, his first request was to be transferred to a general ward, believing that he was out of danger and could not occupy more public medical resources. But his request was ruthlessly rejected by the Politburo, and at the doctor's strong request, the Man in the Iron Mask had to give in.

"You're here to convince me to withdraw my retirement report?" Dzerzhinsky asked angrily as he lay on his hospital bed.

Li Xiaofeng looked at the thin man in the iron mask, and suddenly smiled: "Comrade Felix, I remember that when we first met, you were also lying on the bed. ”

Dzerzhinsky couldn't help but recall that first time, to be honest, he had a bad impression of someone, but then someone kept refreshing his impression until someone became a leader with him.

It seems that this trick was useful back then? Hey, then you underestimate Dzerzhinsky too much, the thin old man quickly got rid of the memories and said very unceremoniously: "If you have something to say, don't think that you can change my mind with this kind of warm trick." ”

"I know!" Li Xiaofeng waved his hand indifferently, and then sat on the edge of the bed very casually, "Who are you!" The iron-faced and selfless Comrade Felix is a stinking and hard old stubborn! ”

Dzerzhinsky was amused by this, because there were really few people in the party who dared to say this to his face, and only someone could be so unscrupulous. But he wasn't angry, because he knew that many people just didn't say it, but in fact, they didn't know how to arrange him in their hearts! Of course, he also absolutely didn't care.

So Dzerzhinsky looked at Li Xiaofeng so calmly, he wanted to see how this eccentric Comrade Andrei would persuade him.

Li Xiaofeng also continued to talk like that: "It's good that you are retired!" Without you chirping crookedly in the Commission for Discipline Inspection, we are a lot more relaxed. Comrades who have long been tired of living in apartments can change their villas, domestic cars can also be replaced with imported ones, and if you want to go to Sochi for recuperation, you don't have to wait two years, you can go twice a year. When you're gone, everyone is happy, and everyone is happy! ”

The corners of Dzerzhinsky's mouth twitched, and it could be seen that he was holding back and not speaking, while Li Xiaofeng still kept talking on his own...... (To be continued.) )

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