Denikin was a little surprised, he originally thought that he had already made his words clear, and it was unlikely that Alekseev would agree to any of his conditions, maybe this guy would just walk away. He didn't expect that this guy could come up with any solution to the problem, is this guy really so sincere?

To be honest, if this were the case, Denikin could not help but look down on Alekseev and the Socialist-Revolutionaries, who must have big plans for small gains. If the Socialist-Revolutionaries had been so reasonable, how could the situation have deteriorated to the point it has reached? If they had behaved so great after the February Revolution, the Bolsheviks would have no chance at all!

That's right, Denikin always had a grudge that he felt that it was the Socialist-Revolutionaries who were stirring up the fake socialists in it, and they kept tearing down the government, that made the situation so out of control. Now that they can "change their ways", to be honest, Denikin feels that there is more hope of saving Russia.

However, soon, Alekseev told him with practical actions that the Socialist-Revolutionary Party was still the same as before, and that everything he hoped for was nonsense. I saw that this goods said shamelessly: "I think there is only one way to solve the current predicament, that is, you give full play to your subjective initiative, actively find ways to solve these difficulties, engage in weapons and ammunition, engage in food, and organize patriotic people, I believe that only if you take the initiative to do it, these problems can be solved!" ”

Don't talk about Kornilov and Denikin, even Wrangel, who is on Alekseev's side, doesn't look very good when he hears this, because this kind of rhetoric is infinitely close to nonsense. If you can solve the problem by activating the initiative. Is that still a problem? Look at all this. It's like saying nothing. With this attitude, cooperation will not work!

Anyway, even Kornilov, who welcomed Alekseev at the beginning, looked extremely depressed, and his face suddenly turned as black as the bottom of the pot.

This is still a good attitude, a bad attitude, such as Denikin, then directly began to sneer: "Hmph." That is, Mr. Savinkov is completely unable to help us solve practical problems and lacks sincerity. In that case, I don't think there's any need to waste any more time! ”

Seeing that the situation was not good, Alekseev hurriedly put on a straight face and said: "General Denikin, I must remind you that I am here on behalf of the Russian Provisional Government, and as a Russian soldier, it is my duty to obey the command of the government!" ”

Alekseev was not polite, and Denikin was even more unkind. From the very beginning he did not take the Socialist-Revolutionaries into account, as for the Provisional Government. Anyone can self-appoint one of that kind of thing, what's the big deal, you think you can be a banner by pulling up the tiger skin? What's more, you don't have any tiger skin, at most it's a sick cat's skin!

"The so-called provisional government was dissolved by the Bolsheviks in October last year and has no legal effect at all. And our General Kornilov, who has always been on the front line against the Bolsheviks, fired the first shot against the Bolsheviks last year, when you were still in cahoots with the Bolsheviks...... And it is precisely because of your connivance that the situation has become so bad...... A puppet government that is solely responsible for the current failures and chaos is not qualified to give orders! ”

Alekseev was angry, Denikin's words were suspected of being directly slapped in the face, which was tantamount to exposing the scars of the Socialist-Revolutionary, and immediately he became angry, he turned his head and yelled at Kornilov: "Ravl, this is the attitude of your people, you are so patriotic and patriotic, I strongly doubt your intentions and purposes, this kind of words and deeds are simply treason!" ”

Kornilov is not frightened, although he is depressed, but he can still distinguish the good words, Alekseev is ready to empty gloves white wolf, and Denikin has been planning for his interests, which side should be said?

I saw him glaring at Alekseev coldly, and said coldly: "Treason? You fellows who connived at the Bolsheviks have the face to say that those of us who have been fighting against the Bolsheviks have been treasonous. If it weren't for the moment of national calamity, I would have ordered the guards to drive you out of the city right now! It's just a joke, I tell you clearly, it's up to you to decide whether you love your country or not, if you still have this attitude, we really have nothing to talk about! ”

Alekseev was actually making the worst gamble just now, he was betting that Kornilov would not dare to turn his face, but it turned out that he was wrong, and Kornilov was much tougher than he thought. If this guy really doesn't cooperate with them, or even puts on an attitude of opposition to the Social Revolutionaries, then they are really frightened.

"That's not what I meant!" Alekseev quickly softened and said with a smiling face: "Don't get excited! If you have any questions, you can discuss them slowly! ”

Denikin sneered: "Discuss slowly? How to negotiate? If we don't solve our real problems, then there is no negotiation! ”

At this time, even if Alekseev was annoyed in his heart and unhappy with Denikin, he could only endure it, and he said cheekily: "I didn't say that I couldn't solve the problem!" Why be angry? Haven't I been helping you figure it out? ”

Denikin immediately sarcastically replied: "I have to say, your attitude of trying to find a way is really peculiar, no matter how you look at it, it looks like you are here to make trouble!" ”

Alekseev knew that Denikin was not easy to mess with, so he simply ignored Denikin's sarcasm, and as if he hadn't heard those words, he said to Kornilov in a consultative tone: "Do you think this will work? The Provisional Government will appoint you as Commander-in-Chief of the South-Western Front, and you will be responsible for directing military operations throughout Eastern Ukraine and in the direction of the Crimean Peninsula......"

Before he finished speaking, Denikin complained: "It's ridiculous, Raffl has always been the commander-in-chief in the hearts of the majority of Russian officers, and before he was persecuted by the Bolsheviks and illegally detained, he was the rightful commander-in-chief of the all-Russian armed forces...... Are you sure you're not here to be funny? ”

Alekseev was deflated again, as was said before, the Socialist-Revolutionaries wanted to use Kornilov. But not ready to give too many benefits. Tried to send Kornilov with three melons and two dates casually. Only then did he throw out the post of commander-in-chief of the Southwestern Front.

Obviously, such a "charity" Kornilov will definitely not accept it, as Denikin said, he has always regarded himself as the commander-in-chief of the three armies, and now let him fall for himself, do you think he is willing to do it?

For a moment, his attitude towards Alekseev became even colder, and he didn't look at him squarely. This made the latter anxious, and he hurriedly added: "Ravl, we don't mean that, we have full trust in your military ability and prestige in the army. But now the situation is different, and a significant majority of the Congressional Duma have preconceptions about what you did last September, and they simply cannot accept you as commander-in-chief. It's this position of commander-in-chief of the Southwestern Front, which I have won for you in many ways......"

However, Kornilov did not accept this at all, and he did not have much close friendship with Alekseev. What will this thing fight for him? It's a joke! So he didn't accept this product's statement at all, and sneered: "Yes." I have to thank you for that, right? ”

Alekseev wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and said with a dry smile: "Everyone is a colleague, what to say about thank you or not, everyone is for the country, do as much as possible, and make a little self-sacrifice is also deserved......"

Kornilov sneered again: "Really? But why don't I see what sacrifices you made, you are the ones who have ruined the situation, and to this day, you have not even explained at all, what kind of sacrifice is this? What kind of effort is it? ”

Alikseev's face changed suddenly, it was obvious that Kornilov was not going to accept their conditions and not buy this account, how could this be good?

Wrangel also saw that the situation was not good, and quickly stood up again: "Your Excellency, I must say that I used to admire you very much, but when I saw you recently, I was really disappointed!" From the very beginning, you did not say a single thing about the fight against the Bolsheviks, and you have been babbling on and on about conditions and demands, is this what a true patriot should do? I'm so ashamed of you......"

"You're still ashamed of yourself!" Denikin interrupted him without hesitation, sarcastically: "Who wouldn't talk about empty words?" If you don't come up with something practical, and don't give a reasonable explanation to His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief, there will be nothing to talk about between us, and if you are really that great, you should give Raffl real power and let him do it to save Russia! Instead of being like now, what do you want, and you are still on guard everywhere, this is your patriotic attitude? Fake crying twice, who wouldn't? ”

"You ......" Wrangel choked with anger, it was the first time he hated someone so much.

"I don't want you, you, me and me," Denikin was more polite than him, "Open the skylight and say something, there are not enough weapons, ammunition and food, and if we don't give Raffl a place where he deserves, we will never agree to cooperate with your actions, this is the bottom line, there is no need to talk about it!" ”

Although Kornilov was a little unhappy with Denikin's self-assertive demarcation of the bottom line, no matter how he said it, it was all for his interests, so he didn't say anything, but just echoed: "These demands are very practical, and if these problems are not solved, not only will the division be unknown, but it will also be impossible to take Tsaritsyn...... I hope that Mr. Savinkov will fully take into account my practical difficulties here and meet our request as soon as possible, otherwise, we will not be responsible for delaying the big event! ”

In Alekseev's view, this is Chiguo's coercion, and if these conditions are not agreed, then Kornilov will not agree to send troops to cooperate. However, it is not in the interests of the Socialist-Revolutionaries to agree, and it is impossible to fulfill it......

Cash?

Alekseev suddenly had a flash of inspiration, yes, you can agree first, first fool Kornilov to send troops, don't be in a hurry to cash in first! As long as this old boy sends troops and really attacks Tsarizin, the goal has been achieved at that time, and there is no need to fulfill it.

Suddenly, the thing sneered in his heart, pretended to be very embarrassed, and said hypocritically: "Ravl, I have to say, you make me very embarrassed!" It's hard for us to agree to these conditions! For the sake of Russia, can you lower your requirements a little? ”

Kornilov naturally turned his face and said in a non-negotiable tone: "I said it all, these are the bottom line." Not negotiable! ”

Alekseev was even more "embarrassed". I pondered for a long time. He let out a long sigh and sighed hypocritically: "That's it, everyone is for Russia, as long as it is for the good of Russia, it is nothing for us to sacrifice a little more...... We agreed to your terms......"

Before he finished speaking, Wrangel next to him was anxious: "Your Excellency, we can't agree to their conditions so easily, this is ......"

With their backs to Kornilov and Denikin. Alekseev squeezed his eyebrows and said: "Peter, don't be so petty, as long as it is beneficial to the country, as long as it can save Russia, what do we have to lose a little!" ”

Wrangel immediately understood that this was nothing more than a blank slate, a means to fool Kornilov, in fact, just now he was a little puzzled, why Alekseev agreed to all the conditions without thinking about it, before coming. That's not what Savinkov commanded! How could this guy have the audacity to say yes?

Come to think of it, there is only one way to fool Kornilov now. Even if Kornilov investigates it afterwards, Savinkov can push it all out, but Alekseev promised it in private, so he can't count it!

As for whether Alekseev will carry the black pot. It's also unlikely, what can be done verbally, and when the time comes, he pretends to be stupid and insists that there is no such thing. Anyway, if nothing else, Kornilov will definitely suffer a dumb loss.

Thinking of this, Wrangel couldn't help but be happy, just now Kornilov and Denikin's attitude was very arrogant, they didn't put them in the corner of their eyes at all, they could make them suffer a dumb loss, Wrangel felt that comfortable!

He couldn't help but glance at Kornilov and Denikin, wanting to see what the expressions of these two idiots were, they might be very proud! Hmph, you can be proud for a while now, and you will cry in the future!

However, Wrangel glanced at it hurriedly, but did not find the expression he wanted to see, Kornilov seemed a little happy, but a little suspicious, as for Denikin, this guy just had a sneer on his face, and seemed to have complete insight into Alekseev's conspiracy.

Sure enough, before Wrangel could finish his surprise, Denikin spoke: "Since we can come to an agreement, then shouldn't we talk about how to implement it?" ”

This sentence startled Alekseev, he has an egg implementation method, if you really want to talk about this, then it is not immediately a gang.

The goods hurriedly said: "Don't be in a hurry, don't be in a hurry, the most important thing at the moment is to implement the plan to attack Tsaritsyn, this is the big thing, it is the top priority, let's implement the combat plan first!" ”

The sneer on Denikin's face became more and more obvious, and even Kornilov couldn't help frowning, anyway, Alekseev was half cold at that time, and he began to realize that these two people were not so easy to fool.

Sure enough, it was Denikin who was the first to attack: "In order to implement a specific combat plan, then we must first implement the issue of weapons, ammunition, and food." As I've said again and again, without this, it's not realistic to fight Tsaritsyn. So, sir, would you first talk about how to implement and solve these problems? ”

Alekseev broke out in a cold sweat, took out a handkerchief and wiped it tremblingly, and said with a dry smile: "No hurry, no hurry......"

"Why not rush!" Denikin suddenly looked aggressive, as if he was going to swallow Alekseev with his bones and skin in one gulp, "Taking Tsaritsyn is a key part of the entire plan, this is the most important and key issue, how can you not be in a hurry!" It is necessary to act vigorously on this issue, and any attempt to delay should be punished as treason! ”

Speaking of this, Denikin suddenly put away the menacing set again, and asked Alekseev with a pleasant smile: "Did you say that?" ”

Where did Alekseev dare to speak, it was too late to wipe the cold sweat constantly, and Wrangel next to him saw that it was not good, and hurriedly helped to relieve the siege: "General Denikin, the problem of food, weapons and ammunition is not urgent, even if these materials are allocated to you, it will take a certain amount of time!" For now, let's first discuss the issue of operational planning, and if we let those problems go a little bit, we will definitely solve them! ”

"Really?"

Denikin suddenly smiled, revealing two rows of white Sensen's teeth, no matter how you look at it, it feels terrible, at least Wrangel is a little panicked in his heart.

It should be said that his hunch was not wrong, Denikin was not so easy to dismiss, he stared at Wrangel deadly, and said gloomily: "Since the problem of weapons, ammunition and food takes time, then there is no such obstacle to solving the problem of Ravl's identity, right?" This matter is very simple, ask Savinkov and other Duma gentlemen to issue a legally binding letter of appointment as soon as possible, clarifying the powers of the commander-in-chief of the three armies of Ravl. There's nothing difficult about that, is it? ”

Alekseev and Wrangel were simply restless, they already knew that their little calculations had been completely seen through by Denikin, and their attempts to fool Kornilov by playing a white slip were completely bankrupt.

Suddenly, Alekseev stood up "angrily" and roared: "General Denikin, can you have a little bit of interest." We are now discussing the most critical operational issue, can we not keep thinking about that personal issue? If you have such an attitude, then we can't cooperate with each other at all! (To be continued......)

PS: Bow and thank you for the second kill Comrade Potato!