The gunfire at the Smolny Palace shattered the good mood of Lenin and others, and also made the situation even more turbulent. Immediately after the assassination, the whole of Petrograd went under martial law, and workers' pickets and Chekas were mobilized to hunt down counter-revolutionaries.

Of course, a discerning person can see that the Cheka and the workers' pickets are at best a show, to put it officially, an attitude. As for whether the culprit behind the assassination can be caught, I am afraid it depends on the results of the interrogation of Kaplan's accomplices.

"Have you figured out the identity of the assassin?" Lenin, who was sitting in his place, was covered with frost, and he didn't even have to look at his face, just from his voice, he could hear that the teacher was already unusually angry at this moment.

Sverdlov, who was sitting on the side, did not look very good, because the news from the hospital was not very good, and it was very difficult to say whether someone had been shot five times and had suffered serious blood loss.

However, the tutor's question could not be answered, "The female assassin's mouth was very tight, and she didn't explain anything, and the two men, one was killed on the spot, and the other was seriously injured, and they are still being rescued for the time being." ”

Naturally, this answer did not satisfy Lenin, and he wrinkled his brow and asked: "What the hell is the Cheka doing, he can't even deal with a woman?" Go and tell Lunacharsky that I will only give him 24 hours, and that you must give the Assassins an account! Otherwise, let him hand in his resignation report! ”

If it were usual, Sverdlov wouldn't mind putting a little pressure on Lunacharsky, but not now, first of all. Lunacharsky had always been fair-minded. Even if he had a good relationship with Trotsky. Nor did he help Lao Tuo use Petrograd Cheka to fight dissidents. At this point, getting rid of Lunacharsky is not a good choice; Secondly, characters such as assassins and dead soldiers are inherently difficult to deal with, and if the other party really sees death as home, then don't think about opening up the situation by whoever goes there.

"Comrade Lenin," Sverdlov decided to say good things about Lunacharsky, "Comrade Lunacharsky has always worked hard. The current situation is very special, please give him a little more time, I believe he will work hard to find out who is behind the scenes......"

In fact, Lenin also knew that Lunacharsky's work ability and attitude were not bad, and just now he was completely angry and angry with someone. But he really couldn't control his emotions, let alone calm himself. As soon as he thought of the scene where Li Xiaofeng sacrificed himself to block bullets for him, his heart was surging, and he couldn't help but be furious.

However, Sverdlov's next sentence calmed him down a little, "You even hold Lunacharsky responsible." But it is also necessary to take into account the feelings of Comrade Trotsky, now our party. Our leadership core can't be messed up! ”

Lenin's heart jumped with these three words, which touched his sensitive nerves, and indeed, as Sverdlov said, the current core of leadership really cannot be messed up, because they are quite responsible for the situation they will face next, the question of the Brest Contract, the question of the Czech Legion, the question of the bourgeois counter-revolutionaries, the question of food, the question of the demobilization of the army, and the question of the formation of the Red Army, which are all urgent priorities.

If we can't unite the leadership core of the party well, there is really no way to clean up these messes, after all, Bukharin is still eyeing it.

Lenin took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down, and after a long time, he asked, "How is Andrei doing?" Is there any danger out of danger? ”

Sverdlov could tell that the Mentor still cared about the assassination, otherwise, after his reminder, he should have turned all his attention to the more important aspects instead of dwelling on someone's injuries.

Of course, such a mentor is more humane, and it also makes Sverdlov feel that it makes sense to follow such a talent. If the Mentor really turned a cold blind eye to this, then he would have to be more careful.

However, the injury of a certain immortal, he really doesn't know what to say, anyway, he is not optimistic, if he tells the truth, maybe it will make the mentor angry, starting from the overall situation, or not tell him the subtlety.

Sverdlov was still thinking about how to fool this question with a sloppy eye, but he didn't expect Lenin to sit on the sofa and speak to himself: "Yakov, even if you don't say it, I know it." Andrei's injuries are probably very bad...... At that time, I knew that all five bullets had gone into his chest, could the situation be okay? The thought of his life at stake makes my heart ache......"

It was the first time that Sverdlov had seen such a mother-in-law, mother-in-law, and a mentor who had the spirit of a revolutionary mentor at this moment, completely like a father who had lost his beloved son.

Yes, at this moment, Sverdlov suddenly had such a strange thought, he could perceive that after this assassination, the Mentor's feelings towards someone had changed drastically, and that feeling was so amazing—like a father to his own son!

To be honest, Sverdlov was a little jealous, and it is conceivable that if someone can survive this hurdle, there is no need to worry about the future at all, at least one member of the Central Committee will not be able to run away. This is only the lowest estimate, and if someone continues to make meritorious contributions, I am afraid that it will be easy for Politburo members to do so.

However, this kind of jealousy only turned in Sverdlov's heart, not that he felt that someone could not survive this time, but that he felt that with his relationship with someone, it was a good thing. If it is good for him, why should he be jealous? Now you should seriously think about how to pull someone back from the ghost gate, otherwise it will be a waste of water.

Sverdlov immediately suggested: "There is still a certain gap between the medical level of our country and the advanced level of foreign countries, and in order to save Comrade Andrei's life, I think it is necessary to seek help from abroad, and it is better to find the best doctors and the most advanced drugs from Sweden or Germany to treat him......

Lenin immediately agreed to this suggestion: "Your opinion is very timely, and the backward medical level of our country is indeed not reassuring. You go...... Never mind. I personally called Comrade Trotsky. Let him ask the Germans for help through diplomatic channels......"

Before Lenin's words fell, Stalin rushed in, and judging from his breathless state, he thought that steel had come in from a marathon.

"Comrade Joseph...... "Lenin was in a bad mood, and Stalin was frizzy, which immediately angered him, and if it were not for the face of the Politburo members, the mentor would have roared for Stalin to get out of the way."

"Comrade Lenin. Good...... Good news! Stalin gasped and stammered: "Good news from the hospital......"

"What's the good news?" Lenin stood up at once, and asked impatiently: "Speak quickly!" ”

Stalin gasped twice, and couldn't help but admire Mikoyan a little in his heart, after the incident, Mikoyan asked him to pay full attention to the movement in the direction of the hospital, and to save a certain immortal with his best efforts, Mikoyan's original words were: "Comrade Joseph, this is a good opportunity...... You must go all out, with the greatest enthusiasm and the greatest effort to save Andrey. Petrovich! ”

Then. Stalin was still somewhat unimpressed by this suggestion and could not figure out his relationship with someone. To put it mildly, it is the enemy, let him use the greatest enthusiasm and effort to save an enemy, he Stalin really did not have such noble sentiments. He felt that it was enough to keep only the jokes and the unfortunate schadenfreude.

Mikoyan was heartbroken by his attitude, and patiently persuaded him: "Comrade Joseph, I know that you are disgusted with Andrei. Petrovich, to tell you the truth, I hate that little bastard too. But you have to look at the problem from the point of view of Comrade Lenin, who risked his life to keep Comrade Lenin safe, what does this mean for Comrade Lenin? ”

Mikoyan asserted with great certainty: "It is conceivable that Comrade Lenin's feelings for him will definitely rise to a higher level, and in such a situation, any act of schadenfreude is a search for death!" If anyone dares to do this, then the anger of Comrade Lenin will burn him to ashes! ”

Although Stalin agreed with this statement, he still felt awkward to let him save someone against his will, "Of course I know that it is not okay to gloat, and I have no intention of doing it, but we don't have to put a hot face on that bastard's cold ass!" ”

"You're wrong!" Mikoyan sighed, "The better you behave, the more enthusiastic you are about him, not in love with a cold ass, but in solving problems for Comrade Lenin, and taking care of Comrade Lenin's feelings." Think about it, if you did this, what would Comrade Lenin think of you? Will it change your attitude a lot? ”

Seeing that Stalin was still a little hesitant, Mikoyan added another fire: "You are very sorry for Andrei. The better Petrovich is, the more Comrade Lenin will feel that you are a person who stresses class friendship, and he will only think that you are affectionate and righteous, and that you can sympathize with him very well, and this will be of great benefit to your future work! ”

Stalin thought about it and was a little tempted, but he still had concerns: "But, if that kid can't be saved, then I'm not working in vain?" ”

"How can it be in vain?" Mikoyan hated iron a little, "You just need to show the best side of Comrade Lenin, what does he do?" Besides, it's better that kid is dead, if he survives, it will only be good for Sverdlov, and if he doesn't, he will become your competitor! ”

After thinking about it, Stalin finally accepted Mikoyan's suggestion, put aside all other work for the time being, and focused on saving someone, almost like he had learned to practice and taste poop.

Of course, this was certainly not voluntary, and it was completely impossible for Stalin to say that he had no opinion in his heart, but now the urgency of the mentor made him feel that his efforts were really worth it, and as Mikoyan said, the feelings of the mentor towards someone were very unusual.

Thinking of this, Stalin was a little depressed again, because someone had just woken up from a coma, and although his body was still weak, it was better than being in a coma all the time. Even the doctor didn't dare to say that someone had jumped out of the ghost gate.

Of course, if someone had come back from the real door, then Stalin would have been even more depressed, because Mikoyan had said that the resurrection of someone would only increase Sverdlov's power.

Fortunately, Stalin's ability to control his emotions was relatively strong, and he quickly hid this unhappiness and pretended to be happy. I reported the good news to my mentor.

"Andrei woke up?" Lenin's joy was palpable. With that, he prepared to go out.

Sverdlov hurriedly grabbed his old man. "Where are you going?"

"To visit Comrade Andrei, of course." Lenin replied without hesitation.

Sverdlov dissuaded: "Comrade Lenin, I can understand your concern for Comrade Andrei. But it's really not appropriate for you to visit him now! ”

These words made Lenin a little angry, "For what! ”

Sverdlov smiled bitterly: "Comrade Andrei's situation has just improved, and now he needs to rest, although it is a good intention for you to go, but it will undoubtedly disturb his cultivation, but it is not conducive to his recovery." And, I must say. The masterminds behind the assassin's assassination have not been caught, and it cannot be ruled out that they are still planning the same conspiracy, and it is probably dangerous for you to rush out at this time! ”

Lenin naturally didn't care about any danger, but Sverdlov's statement that it would affect someone's recovery made him a little scrupled. He frowned, as if he was pondering the question.

At this time, Stalin also hurriedly said: "Comrade Yakov is quite right, the doctor has also ordered, Comrade Andrei is still very weak. It's not out of danger, it's better to recuperate at this time. And Comrade Andrei, I'm afraid, will not want you to put yourself at risk! ”

The word risking one's life made Lenin somewhat unhappy. He never felt that he was a flower in a greenhouse, and with his stubbornness, the more rampant the enemy, the more he wanted to show them that he was fearless.

However, it was the previous reason that made him give up going to the hospital, but this did not mean that he did not say anything at all, but he instructed Krupskaya: "You go to the hospital on my behalf to visit Comrade Andrei, let him recuperate with peace of mind, and convey my order to the hospital - you must do your best to get Comrade Andrei out of danger as soon as possible!" ”

Stalin was a little dumbfounded, and he realized how correct Mikoyan had said before, and it seemed that the mentor was indeed moved by real feelings, otherwise he would not have sent Krupskaya to go on this trip himself.

Don't underestimate Krupskaia's energy, her revolutionary qualifications don't have to be Lenin's shallow at all, and if it weren't for the fact that she was Lenin's wife, it would not be particularly difficult to mix a member of the Central Committee in the party.

And precisely because she is Lenin's wife, in a sense, husband and wife are one, and in some occasions where Lenin is not suitable for his presence, she can fully represent the Mentor. To put it mildly, not everyone is injured, it is worth working Krupskaya came forward, not even the members of the Central Committee! Must be an old senior member of the Central Committee of the Lenin faction!

Li Xiaofeng is not even an alternate member of the Central Committee, but he can let Krupskaya come out, what does this mean? It shows that his status in the mind of the mentor is very unusual!

Anyway, even Stalin was a little jealous this time, and if he was injured, I am afraid that he would only be treated like this, or even worse, because the meaning of the mentor was very clear, and he originally planned to go in person. This means something completely different than Krupskaya going on his behalf.

Of course, even if Stalin was jealous, it was useless, because the behavior of a certain immortal was completely unrepeatable, first of all, there had to be an assassin to assassinate Lenin, and secondly, and most importantly, Stalin could spare himself to block Lenin's gun. The first condition is nothing, anyway, the second condition, Stalin really may not be able to do it, and even if he can do it, he does not have the body of an immortal, and it is impossible to learn a certain immortal to pretend to be dead. More likely, a memorial service will be held directly.

Stalin was thinking nonsense, but Lenin gave new instructions: "It can be seen from this assassination that our enemies have reached the point where the dog is rushing to jump over the wall, and with the passage of the Brest contract, they also know that time is running out...... It is conceivable that they will speed up the pace of action, and soon, perhaps, in the near future they will carry out a series of counter-revolutionary plots! ”

Speaking of this, Lenin glanced up at Sverdlov and Stalin, and said very seriously: "Therefore, how to thwart their conspiracy has become the primary problem that we continue to solve today...... Do you have any comments on this? ”

Sverdlov and Stalin glanced at each other, they really don't have any good countermeasures to this problem, although they can take the initiative, but they must also have a goal to take the initiative, or there must be an excuse, they can't arrest people without any reason, right?

Moreover, even if some counter-revolutionaries can be arrested, it must be noted that the counter-revolutionaries who pose the greatest threat are not in Petrograd and the vicinity of Moscow, but are active in the Don and Volga rivers, as well as in the Caucasus and Siberia. There, the Soviets were still relatively empty, and for a while they really couldn't do anything with them.

In addition to this group of people, the biggest problem is the Czech Legion, and their problem is even more tricky, it can be said that it affects the whole body, and no one dares to poke this hornet's nest until they are completely sure.

Therefore, in the face of Lenin's questioning, neither Sverdlov nor Stalin knew how to speak, and neither of them dared to put forward their opinions casually.

After a long time, when Lenin was a little impatient, Sverdlov finally spoke, and he said: "The present situation is extremely complicated, and we cannot act rashly in a hurry, and my opinion is that for the time being, priority should be given to strengthening the strength of the Party and the Red Army, and only when we ourselves are strong can we smoothly cut off the counterrevolutionary forces in the country......" (To be continued......

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