A great storm has arrived.

The Russian earth was trembling, and the smell of blood was already in the air. You have to face it head-on, and in times of great storms, there is no way you can avoid it.

Gregory was ready to take the plunge.

At least he felt that he still had some capital, such as that he still had so many subordinates who were willing to follow him, such as that he still had so many soldiers.

And, of course, he also had the 8th Panzer Corps.

He didn't feel like he was going to fail now, and he vowed to take back what he had lost, no matter what he tried.

Thus, the craziest and most embarrassing scene was staged in Moscow......

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On May 21, 1966, the largest wave of protests in the history of Moscow, the capital of Russia, erupted.

Almost two-thirds of the Muscovites took to the streets, chanting slogans that hit Gregory and hit the Russian government.

This was the first time that the marchers had used the word "hit...... And the Moscow policemen did not seem to want to do anything at all, they listened to the procession passing in front of them, and forgot the orders of repression given to them by the Grand Duke. Like the police, there are also those soldiers. They are also resigned to what is happening in front of their eyes......

Everyone has already seen the situation in front of Moscow......

The wave of protests and the size of the marches brought all the journalists in Moscow to the streets, without exception. They have to see it with their own eyes. Document it all yourself.

The big storm is unfolding in Moscow, throughout Russia......

Gregory was the last to know about it. It's hard to describe his anger in words, he had already given the order to suppress it, but why didn't those damn guys do it?

He called Khmelitsky directly to the police chief's office, and it was a long time before Khmelitsky came to answer the phone, and Gregory could no longer bear his anger, and he yelled at the phone for a long time. Only then did he ask angrily: "Why don't you suppress it immediately?" For what? ”

"Your Excellency the Grand Duke, you should come and see for yourself......" Khmelitsky's voice was surprisingly calm: "Hundreds of thousands of Russians are protesting in the streets, but how much strength do I have in my hands?" I can even tell you without concealing it. Some police officers also joined the protesters. Your Excellency, the situation is completely out of control now......"

Not so long ago, Khmelitsky had promised that he would be able to quell the wave of protests in Moscow, but now in the blink of an eye he has changed his tone......

Gregory became even more angry: "If you can't control the situation. So what else do I need from you? Mr. Khmelitsky, Marquis of Pereas. You now have two options, the first is to end this in three hours, and I will not hesitate to fill the prisons in Moscow. Second, resign yourself. Now, Marquis Pereas, Mr. Khmelitsky, tell me your answer! ”

Khmelitsky replied very calmly: "For your first request, I can't do it, it's simply impossible. As for your request for my resignation? Your Excellency the Grand Duke. I refused to resign, as the chief of police in Moscow. I have the obligation and responsibility to guarantee the security of Moscow in such a situation......"

Gregory froze, for the first time in his memory that Khmelitsky had spoken to himself like this......

"You're going to be arrested!" Grigory's words were full of threats: "Khmelitsky, in the name of the Supreme Regent of Russia, the Grand Duke, I remove you from all your positions, even your marquis. I will send your successor in an hour. ”

"I still refuse to hand over my power......" On the other end of the phone, Gregory could even feel Khmelitsky's smile: "My power was given by the Russian government, by His Majesty the Tsar, not you, Grand Duke Belstoka." I promise that if you are going to forcibly send someone to take over my power, you will be arrested by me. Good luck, Grand Duke Belstoka. ”

After saying that, he hung up the phone......

Gregory was so angry that he almost vomited blood, is this still the Khmelitsky he is familiar with? How dare he say such a thing to himself?

As soon as he turned around, he saw his own guard captain Similov: "Similov, you have followed me for many years, and now I have decided to give you a promotion, go to Khmelitsky, take your guard with you, and from now on you will be the chief of police in Moscow." ”

I thought that Similov would be grateful to Dade for his decision, but he didn't expect Similov to say: "Your Excellency the Grand Duke, going there now is simply sending you to death." Khmelitsky controls the entire police in Moscow, and he will really arrest me. ”

Gregory's face suddenly became gloomy: "Why, are you scared too?" ”

"No, I never thought about my own life or death...... Similov replied loudly, "but in the present situation, I prefer to choose to protect you." ”

Gregory listened in amazement, then sighed, "Well, I admit that my decision was a bit hasty, but you are still loyal. Well, what about Milosevic? Do you think Milosevic will be the same as Khmelitsky? ”

Before Similov could answer, Chancellor of the Exchequer Andreas had already hurriedly walked in: "Your Excellency the Grand Duke, something is wrong. Security Minister Slobodan Milosevic, together with 127 officials, sent a telegram to the whole country in support of the demands of the Russian people, asking you to step down immediately and form a special commission of inquiry to investigate corruption within the government......"

"What?" Grigory couldn't believe his ears: "Milosevic asked me to step down? ”

"It's not just him, it's 127 officials." Andreas said with a wry smile: "Except for them. There are also more than 200 civil society figures, including Fritoyav, who have also demanded that you step down immediately and be reviewed by the Special Investigation Committee. ”

"Bastard. Bastard! Gregory roared, "What do they want to do?" Milosevic, this ungrateful fellow! Fritoyav, the guy who always likes to go against me! Shoot them, shoot them immediately! ”

Before he could finish speaking, the phone on his desk rang, and Grigory picked up the phone angrily, and it was the voice of Tsar Boris on the other end:

"Your Excellency the Grand Duke, I have noticed what is happening in Moscow, and I think that you have lost control of the situation...... Be your friend. I have a suggestion for you, you should accept the demands of those people......"

This puppet who doesn't know what to do! Gregory cursed in his heart, but at this time he still needed the support of the Tsar. He held back his anger and said, "Your Majesty, I think you have been deceived by those ignorant and ignorant guys, the situation is still under my control, you don't have to worry at all. I'm not going to quit. It's not that I'm greedy for this position, it's that Russia needs me right now, rest assured, I'll solve these troublesome things soon......"

"I don't think you are capable of solving ......" the Tsar's voice was never so cold: "I give you three hours, and if you still refuse to resign by 7 o'clock tonight, then I can only take the necessary action." ”

Gregory was a little confused, was this still the Tsar he recognized? What was he talking about there! Damn it. Has he forgotten who gave him his current position? Has he forgotten that he is nothing without himself?

"Let our men control the Tsar at once!" Gregory turned grim: "I'm afraid he's going to do something that upsets us." ”

Until now. He still thought he had a way to control the Tsar, but he soon realized that he had made a mistake again......

In the Tsar's palace, Gregory's men who had been sent to spy on the Tsar refused to carry out this order. In their opinion, the Grand Duke of Belstoka is completely finished......

At 7 o'clock, this was the time of the Tsar's last ultimatum to Gregory, and the Grand Duke of Belstoka Grigory did not take the Tsar's orders seriously at all......

At 7:10, all the television and radio stations in Moscow simultaneously broadcast the statement of His Majesty the Tsar. In the statement, the tsar affirmed that this wave of protests throughout Russia was just, and that the actions of all the Russian people who participated in the protests were just. At the same time, he announced the acceptance of the people's request, the removal of Grand Duke Belstoka from all posts, and the creation of a special investigative commission headed by Security Minister Milosevic to investigate all the corrupt treachery of Gregory......

There was a huge cheer in Moscow...... What they had been waiting for for a long time finally happened......

Immediately, Security Minister Slobodan Milosevic solemnly announced in front of all the Russian people that he would accept the appointment of His Majesty the Tsar, and that he would not take any action to shield him because he was Gregory's son-in-law. He also demanded that those who remained loyal to Gregory immediately abandon all unnecessary resistance and be summoned by the Special Commission of Inquiry at any time......

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"Traitor, traitor!" Grigory, who was covered in sweat, listened to all the speeches, and now he did not even have the strength to be angry: "Let Duyoshenko arrest them, arrest them immediately!" ”

However, before he could finish his words, the face of the commander of the Moscow garrison, Duyoshenko, appeared on television, and Duyoshenko solemnly promised that he would be loyal to His Majesty the Tsar and obey all the orders of the Special Investigation Committee. At the same time, he ordered that all garrisons in Moscow must be transferred by the Special Commission of Inquiry.

Another new betrayer...... In addition to scolding these people for being ungrateful, Gregory didn't know what to do......

"Give me a call from Admiral Tangoloniv." Now, all Gregory's hopes were for Admiral Tangoloniv.

The phone was answered, and when he heard the voice of Admiral Tangaloniv, Grigory felt as if he had met a savior: "General Tangaloniv, the situation is very bad, I am convinced of your loyalty, and I am sure that you will not betray me like them." Now I command you. The 8th Panzer Army was all sorted, took control of the palace, took control of Moscow. I command you. Destroy all our enemies! ”

"Are you asking me to open fire on them?" Admiral Tangloniv asked on the other end of the phone.

"Yes, open fire, fire on all traitors!" Gregory shouted desperately, "This is the power I have given you!" ”

"No, I can't." Admiral Tangoloniv actually gave this answer: "I can't open fire on our compatriots, they are not our enemies." ”

Gregory was stunned: "Are you going to betray me too?" ”

"No, I never wanted to betray you." Admiral Tangoloniv calmly replied: "However, I will definitely not open fire on my compatriots. This will tarnish the honor of the Russian servicemen. I will not be a sinner in the history of Russia. Your Excellency, the situation is irreparable, out of respect for you. I suggest you give it up......"

Gregory listened dumbfounded, unable to say anything......

"If you are willing to give up, I will do everything I can to keep you safe......" continued Admiral Tangaloniv on the phone, "and in an hour I will send a battalion of armored troops to meet you." And you will be sent out of Moscow safely. However, you can't bring any personal belongings, and that's probably the only thing I can do for you......"

The phone was hung up again, and Gregory sat down dumbfounded, unable to think of anything......

Admiral Tangoloniv is the same? Did he betray himself or continued to help him there?

Andreas and Simirov looked at each other, and after a long while, Andreas said: "Your Excellency, Grand Duke, we are finished, everyone has chosen to betray, I think." The only thing we can do is to accept General Tangaloniv's suggestion to send troops to meet you out. ”

"Nope. I'm not going to give up! Grigory roared: "Then I am not afraid of traitors, I do not believe that all men have betrayed me, and that they will be able to find loyalists!" ”

He roared and screamed, but his voice became lower and lower, and after a while, he buried his head deep in his hands: "Andreas, if I leave Moscow, there will really be nothing left, Ilya and I have completely lost contact, and all my possessions are finished." I left Moscow, what to do? I couldn't even support myself. ”

Andreas couldn't help but shake his head, until now His Excellency the Grand Duke was still thinking about the issue of property......

God, saving your life is more important than anything else right now.

Andreas didn't want to be buried with this stupid man, so he stabilized his emotions: "Your Excellency, Grand Duke, I understand your difficulties, but as long as you save your life, everything can be reversed in the future." You see, Admiral Tangoloniv only gave you an hour, what are you waiting for here? ”

After a long time, Gregus said blankly: "Is this really the only way to do it?" ”

He saw Andreas and Similov nodding affirmatively, and he smiled miserably: "I worked hard for Russia, but now I have such an ending, it's ridiculous, those people mean that with a ruler, can life be better than now?" Well, if they really want me to do it, then I'll go with them. ”

Gregory knew that he was at the end of his rope and that he had no choice but to obey the traitors.

Can't you take any personal belongings with you? Gregory felt a little distressed. Look at that porcelain vase, it's Chinese, and it's said to be worth a lot of money. Ah, and that screen, which can sell for at least $10,000 or more.

Now, all of these things have to be abandoned......

Until now, Gregory had all that on his mind......

Gregory did not announce his resignation, he just decided to leave here in a hurry, and he was still fantasizing that maybe one day he would make a comeback......

Admiral Tangloniv did not break his promise, and he sent troops of an armored battalion to meet Grigory.

Leading the team was a colonel, expressionless, and he looked at the Grand Duke carefully: "Didn't you bring any personal belongings?" ”

Gregory was furious, and if anyone dared to speak to him like this before, he would definitely be imprisoned himself. But now he has lost all power.

Gregory nodded reluctantly. Only then did the colonel say indifferently: "Now there are crowds of protesters everywhere outside, and we have also received orders from the Special Investigation Committee to stay in our barracks and wait for orders, Admiral Tangalloniv took a great risk to send us out, so I hope you can cooperate with us." ”

"I'll listen to you in everything." Grigory said in frustration.

"Come with me, then."

As he left the place, Gregory took a second look. He spent more than 20 years here, he held power in Russia for more than 20 years, but now everything is going to be abandoned.

Will he ever come back? No one can give him this answer. But in his heart he was faintly telling him that he—never to come back.

For more than twenty years, it was as if he had had a dream, and now it was time to wake up.

No, maybe a new nightmare awaits him. The man who caused all this is also waiting for him.

Leaving is just the beginning of a new nightmare for the former Grand Duke of Belstoka, Gregory! (To be continued......)