Lenin reclined at the head of his bed, reading the first draft of Lenin's Complete Works by the light of the bedside lamp, and after his retirement, he devoted most of his energy to it. Constantly revising and revising, Lenin wanted all the Bolsheviks to see a book of true conscience, and he wanted to tell the Bolsheviks all his revolutionary experiences and lessons in the Complete Works of Lenin.

Tonight, he unwittingly turned the page to talk about the past and lessons of the July coup, when he saw the first failed armed struggle and forced to flee to Finland. Lenin couldn't stand it anymore, and when he put down the first draft, he sighed to himself - will it be a coup d'état to greet him tomorrow, and to greet the Bolsheviks?

From the moment he received Frunze's report, Lenin knew very well that the situation in Moscow was not right, that someone was going to carry out a coup d'état, but whether it was Stalin or Sverdlov, Lenin was not completely sure, Lenin knew these two right-hand men very well, and if they did not move, they would be earth-shattering if they moved!

To tell the truth, Lenin did not like this scene very much, whether it was Stalin or Sverdlov, he brought it out, they were both his students, and Lenin thought that he was responsible for this point.

At the thought of this, Lenin felt a panic in his heart, and he suddenly put on his coat, walked to the window of the train, and looked at the starry night sky without saying a word.

I don't know how long later, just as he was speeding past Serpukhov towards Moscow, after a loud bang, the carriage was violently thrown off the track, and Lenin, who did not react, was thrown against the wall of the carriage before falling unconscious. Lenin faintly heard the sound of bones breaking......

Beria received the news of the successful attack half an hour later. He shook his fist excitedly. Then he hurriedly pulled a confidant over and gave a few orders, and then, at Stalin's request, rushed by car to Voroshilov's office. This poor guy thought that there would be a chance to continue to show his strength, but he didn't know that what greeted him would be the curtain call of his life.

After another ten minutes, Beria's henchmen brought the news of the successful attack to Stalin: "Comrade Joseph, at your request, the special train was blown up into the sky, and Lenin escaped by chance. I won't be able to make it to the venue on time tomorrow! ”

Stalin was finally relieved by this news, he could finally sleep peacefully, tomorrow was the milestone of his career peak, and tomorrow he would crown himself with his own hands!

But Stalin did not know that this night was still long, long, and many, many things could happen, but this night had nothing to do with him, he slept, slept peacefully, and waited for the coronation of the coming day.

And the others. On this night, it was unusually busy until dawn. When the first rays of sunlight shone into Stalin's residence in the Kremlin, when the steel stretched his waist, when he changed into the best military uniform, and took a special car to the meeting hall with great satisfaction, the curtain had actually come to an end.

"Hello, Comrade Joseph!"

"Good morning, Comrade Joseph!"

When he walked into the meeting hall, there were constantly members of the Central Committee who greeted Stalin affectionately, and Stalin also returned the salute with a reserved manner.

When he sat on the podium, Stalin was satisfied, and after many years he was finally able to occupy the most central position on the podium, although for the time being it was Sverdlov who shared the most central position with him. But Stalin believed that after today, Sverdlov would be a thing of the past.

Stalin was the first of the Politburo members, and he couldn't wait, as did Kalinin, who probably arrived early for the same reason.

"Hello, Comrade Joseph!"

When Kalinin also greeted Stalin with respect, his vanity was greatly satisfied, and he was intoxicated! So much so that Budyonny under the rostrum frequently glanced at him without noticing. It wasn't until Stalin's secretary came up to him and whispered a few words in his ear that Stalin reacted.

Stalin's brow furrowed, not understanding what Budyonny was trying to express, as if it were not a good thing? By the way, what about Voroshilov? Why didn't this "big man" see it? Could it be that yesterday I was too excited and overslept?

Stalin slowly walked off the rostrum, sat down beside Budyonny with a smile, and asked quietly: "What's the matter?" A sad expression? ”

Budyonny said with a bitter face: "Comrade Joseph, Comrade Krement has been arrested! ”

This news was so suspenseful that Stalin sat on the ground, who was so bold as to arrest Voroshilov, "What's the matter?" Who is so bold?! Stalin couldn't help but speak sternly.

Budyonny said: "Who else can it be, it's not Andre yet. Petrovich, last night he rushed into the General Staff with his men from the KGB and arrested Comrade Krement without saying anything! ”

Stalin's nerves tensed up all of a sudden, and someone so decisively and suddenly grabbed someone, this is menacing! He couldn't help but hurriedly say, "Why did he arrest people?" You have to give a reason, right? Yegorov just watched him arrest people? Mikhail. Comrade Frunze didn't say anything? ”

"Comrade Egorov was called out of the emergency meeting by Comrade Frunze, and at that time only Comrade Krement was in charge of the daily work in the General Staff, and the people of the KGB rushed in indiscriminately and arrested Comrade Krement without saying a word!"

Stalin suddenly said angrily: "Then why didn't you inform me yesterday? ”

The beard on Budyonny's lips trembled, and he said with a bitter face: "The whole city is under martial law, all communications and traffic are controlled, and the phone in my office can only contact the Military Commission and Comrade Frunze, and the people sent to inform you have all been blocked by the KGB!" ”

Worst!

Stalin's heart pounded, something so big happened, neither Li Xiaofeng nor Frunze informed him, it is very likely that Frunze has fallen to Sverdlov's side, isn't this good news?

But immediately Stalin didn't care what happened to Voroshilov. He thought of another, more important person—Beria. A man who must die. He's not going to be caught, is he?

"What about Beria? Is there any news of him? Stalin asked urgently.

Budyonny replied fifteen-ten, "I don't know, I haven't heard from him last night!" ”

The bad feeling that hovered over Stalin was getting stronger, and if Beria hadn't died, the problem would have been great! While Stalin was in a hurry to figure out what to do, one after another members of the Central Committee arrived at the venue, and in a short time the other Grand Elders and Elders of the Politburo also arrived at the venue.

When he saw Li Xiaofeng, Stalin finally couldn't help it. stepped forward and asked: "Comrade Andrei, can you sue me why the KGB suddenly arrested Comrade Krement, and when did the arrest of the Central Committee members not need to notify the Politburo?" ”

Li Xiaofeng replied very calmly: "Comrade Joseph, you are mistaken. Although it was the KGB who arrested Comrade Krement yesterday, the KGB acted in accordance with the order of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and carried out the order of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection. ”

Central Commission for Discipline Inspection? Stalin's mind was a little unturned, when did the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection also get involved, wasn't Dzerzhinsky not in Moscow? Who gave this order to the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection? Don't?

He was still stunned here, but Li Xiaofeng said to himself: "That's right." Good news for you last night. Comrade Ulitsky and Comrade Felix, who had lost contact with the Central Committee for a time, finally resumed contact with the Central Committee, and on the orders of Comrade Felix, the KGB, in cooperation with the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, raided and arrested a number of suspects for the murder of Comrade Trotsky. Voroshilov is highly suspicious ......"

When Li Xiaofeng said this, he didn't lower his voice at all, nor did he avoid the other members of the Central Committee, it can be said that he was a loudspeaker, and he purred things out in one breath.

Suddenly, the surrounding members of the Central Committee gasped, because someone's words were too terrifying. First of all, it became clear that Trotsky was indeed murdered, and this was earth-shattering news. What's more, it was later said that Stalin's hardcore henchman Voroshilov was involved in this murder, which indirectly confirmed that Stalin was also suspected.

I'll it! This is to poke a hole in the sky! The members of the Central Committee were frightened, and one by one they stared at Stalin with frightened eyes, wondering what Stalin's explanation for this.

Stalin also knew that he had to quickly clarify, and now he regretted that he had found someone so aggressively, and I am afraid that someone had done it on purpose, just waiting for him to be questioned, so as to take the opportunity to make him unable to get off the stage. Anyway, Stalin really wanted to slap himself in the mouth, why was he so careless?

Fortunately, Stalin's reaction was swift and he quickly asked: "Comrade Felix is too nonsense, right?" Even if Comrade Krement is suspicious, and the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection wants to ask him for questioning, why should the Politburo be notified? Don't say hello at all, just arrest people casually, what are you trying to do? ”

The members of the Central Committee, who had been making a fuss just now, quieted down a little, and they heard accusations and dissatisfaction in Stalin's words, which showed that Stalin was still very confident. Well, it's not yet known who will die in this fight, so let's stop standing in line and see.

Li Xiaofeng smiled slightly and replied, "You want to know?" He paused deliberately, but without waiting for Stalin to speak, he continued: "That's simple, because Comrade Ulitsky and Comrade Felix are coming, and you can ask them yourself." ”

Saying that, Li Xiaofeng no longer bothered with Stalin, and walked up to the rostrum on his own, and sat down with a golden knife, and asked Stalin, who was hanging there, whether he didn't ask, and he didn't ask.

Fortunately, Stalin's cheekiness was thick enough and his psychological intelligence was good enough, and soon he adjusted his mood and returned to the rostrum. Of course, everyone could see that the comrade of steel had a very ugly face.

According to the established procedure for the opening of the congress, the first thing is to take a roll call to confirm whether the Central Committee members are all here, and when it comes to voting on the importance of policies and guidelines, the number of attendees must reach a quorum.

However, at the beginning of the roll call, Sverdlov suddenly grabbed the microphone: "Comrades, in view of the importance of this topic, the future of the party and the country is at stake. Some comrades have not yet arrived at the meeting venue for some special reasons, but they promise to rush to the meeting venue as soon as possible, and hope that the comrades can wait for them for a while......

There was a previous dialogue between Li Xiaofeng and Stalin. Almost all the members of the Central Committee believed that it was Dzerzhinsky and Ulitsky who were trying to get to the scene. For this requirement. Stalin expressed his resolute opposition: "We have already set a date for the meeting. It was also conveyed to all the comrades of the Central Committee in advance long ago. If everyone drags on like this in the future, how are we going to do our work? ”

Kalinin also immediately followed up: "I don't think there is any need to wait, just follow the established procedure for a meeting!" ”

As he spoke, he was about to announce the opening of the congress, but Sverdlov was not slow, and immediately covered the microphone and retorted: "I am making a request to all the members of the Central Committee to reach a conclusion by means of democratic voting!" ”

Ruzutak immediately followed up: "It should indeed be decided by all the members of the Central Committee!" ”

Frunze also added at the end: "I agree with the opinion of Comrades Yakov and Ruzutak. The request should be voted on first. ”

It is clear that the Politburo has come to the conclusion that it is inclined to wait. This left Stalin and Kalinin helpless, and soon the Central Committee passed Sverdlov's request by a majority - a delay of one hour.

Looking at Li Xiaofeng's somewhat smug smile, Stalin was not angry, he snorted lightly: "Just wait for an hour, what are you proud of!" ”

Why did Stalin still have the confidence? The reason for this was that Malenkov, Ulitsky, and Dzerzhinsky were aware of some of the contacts with the Central Committee, for which he scolded Malenkov last night, and the latter immediately said that he would eliminate Ulitsky and Dzerzhinsky by any means. Promise not to let them spoil Stalin's good deeds.

At that time, Malenkov mobilized the troops of the Kiev Military District and began the hunt for Ulitsky and Dzerzhinsky under the pretext of encircling and suppressing the counter-revolutionaries. Stalin didn't believe it. Under this kind of pursuit, Ulitsky and Dzerzhinsky were able to rush back to Moscow.

Time ticked by, and when an hour was about to pass, and when Stalin and Kalinin, as well as Budyonny in the audience, were smiling at the success of their conspiracy, the doors of the venue were suddenly pushed open.

Lenin, who was hanging his arms and sitting in a wheelchair, was pushed into the venue, and Stalin's eyes were about to pop out at the moment when Lenin appeared, and before he could react, a hurricane hung in the venue, and the members of the Central Committee exclaimed in unison: "Comrade Lenin, why are you here?!" Also, what's the deal with your injuries? ”

Lenin was propped up to the rostrum, and Stalin obediently gave up his first seat before he could sit in the hot seat. Sitting in the center, Lenin adjusted his breathing and then said aloud to the Central Committee members in the audience: "There are people who do not want me to return to Moscow and do not like me to attend today's meeting. Last night, they blew up my train, and that's how I got my injuries...... But God doesn't want me to report to Comrades Marx and Engels yet, I'm an old bone again! ”

Lenin's words once again caused a whirlwind, and the Central Committee members were stunned, having only heard that Trotsky had been murdered, and now Lenin had said that someone wanted his life. What's going on? Don't......

Stalin suddenly felt like he was on pins and needles, and as he sat next to Lenin, he could feel a cold current rushing directly towards him as his mentor spoke. Stalin's heart went up and down, and that was to hate Beria to death: "You are a waste, you can't do a little thing!" ”

Lenin's speech was brief, and after that, he rested in his wheelchair, but the shock he brought to the Central Committee members was probably indigestible.

Stalin knew that the situation was not good, but he would not rest on his laurels, he would definitely survive this hurdle, and soon he walked up to the microphone and said loudly: "The assassination of Comrade Lenin is tantamount to provoking the Communist Party and the Soviet Union, and is tantamount to declaring war on us." We must immediately fight back against this frenzied act, and I mention how to counter the enemy's provocations on the agenda of this conference! ”

Was Stalin so kind? Definitely not, at the end of the day, he still wants to have a meeting right away, or he wants to get to his line right away. As for Lenin's side, as long as he can get through his line, wouldn't it be okay to throw out a few people to give an explanation for the dead ghosts?

Once again, the members of the Central Committee wondered, judging by Stalin's appearance, it seemed that he was full of confidence? Isn't he the murderer?

Just when the committee was in doubt, Sverdlov's secretary hurried into his ear and said something. Immediately Sverdlov again walked up to the microphone and said: "Comrades, I just received news from the railway station. The comrades who entrusted me with the plea to postpone the meeting have already arrived in Moscow and are rushing to the venue. I'm embarrassed, but he asked me to ask you to wait for him a little longer. ”

Stalin raised his eyebrows, Xiao Si's words made him very strange, wasn't it Lenin who entrusted him to delay the meeting before? If it weren't for Lenin, who else was in such a hurry to come to the meeting? Could it be that Malenkov waste has dropped the chain again?

Thinking of this, Stalin could not help but protest: "Comrade Yakov, the Central Committee has already waited once, how can it be ......"

Before he could finish speaking, Lenin, who was in a wheelchair, spoke coldly: "Since you have already waited once, you don't care about waiting again." Didn't you arrive at the train station yet? How long does it take to get from the train station to the venue? I think I can wait! ”

Lenin said that it was okay to wait, so who would dare to say that it could not wait? The venue fell silent again, and all eyes were once again on the door of the venue, and everyone wondered who was waiting for it. (To be continued......)

PS: Bow and thank you to the people who hear the rumors, the wind and the shadows, the people who guard the constellations, the masked angel 555 and Comrade Juventus!