The Petropavlov regiment was originally stationed in the Petrograd city, but during the February Revolution it became too active and was almost the first to turn against the water. Therefore, after the establishment of the first provisional government, Duke Lvov and his party did not have a good impression of the regiment, and the first one tried to transfer the regiment out of the city and placed it in Gatchina, about 25 kilometers away from Petrograd, and the main task was to be responsible for guarding the Gatchina Palace.

Gatchina Palace was once the residence of Tsar Paul I and is particularly famous for its unique palace garden complex. Among them, the royal garden was built during the reign of Catherine II. The palace was then for the empress's favored vassal Gregory. Built by Count Orlov. The reason was that the Count wanted to have an English-style palace in Gatchina, which was popular at the time.

Gatchina Palace is a huge area, with ten towers and an underground entrance to the lake, all of which set it apart from other palaces outside the city. After the fall of Count Orlov, Catherine gave the Gatchina Palace to her son, the future heir to the throne, Paul I.

Because the Gatchina Palace was not built for ceremonial purposes, but for residential purposes, the interior of the palace is solemn and luxurious, and it houses many extraordinary and precious works of art. So from Paul I, almost all the tsars settled here.

However, after the victory of the October Revolution, the Gatchina Palace was nationalized, initially open to the public as a museum, but in 1923 in order to curry favor with the great revolutionary leader Trotsky. The city of Gatchina was renamed the city of Trotsk. Gatchina Palace was also renamed Trotsk Palace.

Of course, this was not a long time coming, and in 1929 Trotsky was defeated in the political struggle and he was exiled. Another great leader, Stalin, renamed Gatchina Krasnovardisk, which is really not a good name to remember, but in Chinese it means Red Guard City.

In 1941, when the Great Patriotic War broke out in the Soviet Union, the Red Guard City fell into the hands of the Germans during the years-long defense of Leningrad, and was once again renamed Lindemannstadt, and many precious works of art in the palace were looted by the Germans. The palace itself was almost completely destroyed by the time the Germans retreated, and it was not partially restored until 1985.

Of course, everything is fine in Gatchina now, and it can even be said that it is beautiful. Voroshilov, who was stationed in the regiment of Peter Pavlov, was very pleased with the palace. A complete warrior, Voroshilov liked everything that excites a man - beautiful women, weapons, horses, mansions.

As the residence of His Majesty the Tsar, Gatchina Palace is naturally worthy of a mansion, even if Voroshilov cannot live in the room where His Majesty the Tsar stays, but as long as he can have a room in this palace, he feels very satisfied, of course, he also secretly swore in his heart that after the success of the revolution, he must enjoy himself in this palace and taste what it is like to be an emperor.

Voroshilov is in a very good mood and is even more confident about tomorrow's armed uprising. The only thing that made him reluctant was the cozy palace, and the living conditions in Petrograd were a mess, and he really didn't want to go back to that terrible city if he could.

"How's the preparation?" Voroshilov patted the quartermaster on the shoulder and asked with a big grin: "Are the carriages enough?" I don't want to leave some good boys behind, hehe, the revolution needs them a lot! ”

The quartermaster rubbed his red rosacea nose and replied with the same grin: "Comrade Krement, don't worry, I have requisitioned all the carriages of the marquis and duke next door. They are the best horses, and they run so fast! The lads must be sent into the city in style! ”…,

Voroshilov patted the quartermaster on the shoulder again in appreciation, "Tell the lads to be quick, and the first company to storm Petrograd will each be rewarded with a bottle of fine vodka!" ”

Hearing the word vodka, the quartermaster's eyes lit up. For the Russians who are good wines, there is no better reward. During this period of time, as the economic situation in the country became worse and worse, the ration of the troops became worse and worse, not to mention the best vodka, even a bottle of industrial alcohol mixed with water was rushed to drink, if it were not for the fact that as a quartermaster he had to sit in the rear, he would have the heart to take the young men under his command to fight for this honor.

Soon, Voroshilov's promise of a high reward made the whole Pyotrpavlov regiment completely excited, and the boys were full of energy and wanted to start the action immediately!

Voroshilov triumphantly pointed to the hot scene in the camp with his horsewhip, and said very proudly to Bulganin, who had been sent to supervise him: "See, I only used one sentence to make the boys completely excited, it can be said that no one in the party has such ability!" By the way, did the order from the Central Committee come down? I can't wait to do it! ”

Bulganin, who was still a junior in the party at this time, replied honestly in the face of Voroshilov, a powerful leader: "Comrade Kliment, the communications company is still in contact with the Central Committee, but since 10 o'clock in the evening the Central Committee sent a telegram to carry out the armed struggle according to the original plan, we have lost contact with ......."

"That's not good news!" Voroshilov frowned rarely, but he immediately said: "But isn't the general command of the armed uprising communicating normally?" What did Comrade Stalin and Comrade Pyotr Wovsky say? ”

"Comrade Petro Wovsky confirmed the telegram of the Central Committee to launch an armed uprising, Stalin told us not to be disturbed by the outside world, and everything was planned according to the original plan, and they said that the Central Committee might have a problem with the radio and that it should soon return to normal."

As soon as he heard this, Voroshilov was delighted, waved his horsewhip and said happily: "Since Comrade Stalin said so, then there is no need to suspect anything, and act according to his orders!" ”

Bulganin, however, was a little uneasy, and cautiously suggested: "Comrade Klimant, I think it is prudent to send a messenger to Petrograd at such a critical juncture. We need to be more cautious. In case ......"

Voroshilov, however, did not listen to him at all, and he was already very dissatisfied with the sudden dispatch of people by the Central Committee to supervise him, believing that this was because the Central Committee did not trust him, that is, he maintained restraint only when he saw that Bulganin was a member of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection.

Now that the other party dared to point fingers at him, he was impatient at that time: "Needless to say, since the Central Committee has issued an order, and the General Headquarters of the Armed Uprising has also confirmed the legitimacy of this order, what else do you need to suspect?" Let's just be bold and let it go! My comrades, revolution is not a dinner party. The more critical the moment, the more bold and proactive we should be, don't mother-in-law and mother chirp crookedly like a mother! ”

Poor Bulganin was completely surprised by what had happened tonight, and kindly reminded Voroshilov to be more vigilant, lest he make a big mistake because of his recklessness. But the big man in front of him didn't stop any advice and suggestions at all, he was stubborn, smelly and hard, and he didn't understand his kindness, but he also reprimanded him, what do you call it!

The problem is that even if Bulganin is not convinced, there is no way, who made Voroshilov a former committee sent by the soldiers of the Petropavlov regiment on behalf of the Soviet and the Party Central Committee, he has the final say in everything, and the decisions he makes can only be corrected by the party organization at a higher level. …,

Bulganin retreated, leaving Voroshilov alone on the balcony of the Gatchina Palace to guide the country. Seriously, though, Voroshilov wasn't as calm as he appeared to be. At this time, his heart was also beating a drum, although he was reckless but not stupid, it was definitely not a good thing to suddenly lose contact with the Party Central Committee, in fact, he was also not satisfied with the explanation made by the General Command of the uprising, but as a subordinate, when he received a clear order, did he have the courage to disobey the order?

Don't forget, Voroshilov has no other virtues, that is, he is very obedient and obedient to orders. Even if he feels that something is wrong in his heart, he will carry out the orders of the central government without discounting, this is a principle, and there is no way to change it.

"Call the General Command of the Insurrection again and ask Comrade Stalin if the meeting has ended!" Voroshilov commanded the messenger beside him.

A few minutes later, the correspondent came back with the bad news: "Comrade Wrangel says that Comrade Stalin and Comrade Peter Wovsky are still meeting on preparations for the uprising...... He also said. So that you don't interrupt his work so often, he will report to Comrade Stalin at the end of the meeting. He just told you to do everything according to the orders of the central government......"

Voroshilov waved his whip anxiously, if Wrangel was not Stalin's confidential secretary, he would definitely turn his face against this person, you are a little secretary, dare to speak to me in such a tone? However, it was precisely because Wrangel was Stalin's confidant that his resentment could not be spilled.

Voroshilov felt that although he did not contact Stalin directly, he contacted the confidential secretary of Comrade Steel, and the confidential secretary and the leader were naturally of the same mind, and it was impossible for Wrangel to lie about such an important matter!

Voroshilov used an almost self-hypnotic way to reassure himself, and even forced himself not to think about it anymore, but the objective world is not subject to human will, and just as he was about to expel this matter from his mind, Bulganin and Li Xiaofeng hurried over.

"Comrade Klimant, something has happened, we must immediately cancel the insurrection!"

Voroshilov didn't know Li Xiaofeng, so he was very dissatisfied with Bulganin's "ghost shouting and screaming", so he jumped up and reprimanded him at that time: "What the hell are you doing? Didn't I ask you to inspect the readiness of the troops? Why did you come back so soon? Also, I have told you countless times that the uprising is a directive of the central authorities, and we must fully obey it, and this point is not negotiable! ”

Bulganin said hurriedly: "Comrade Klimente, you listen to me!" He pointed to Li Xiaofeng beside him and introduced: "This is Comrade Andrei, he brought the real instructions of the Central Committee!" ”

Voroshilov glanced at Li Xiaofeng, although he didn't know Li Xiaofeng, let alone dealt with him, but his impression of someone was very bad, the main reason was naturally because of Stalin. He had a very strong relationship with Stalin, and he usually heard Stalin say that someone was not, so he naturally didn't like someone.

"You're Andrey. Petrovich? Voroshilov asked a little arrogantly.

Voroshilov was not interested in Li Xiaofeng. Li Xiaofeng still looks down on him! According to someone's past temper. Your grandson dares to talk to me so arrogantly, my brother doesn't even bring you birds! But not today, he has a task on his body, and he must be a bird.

"Hello, Kliment. Comrade Yevremovich," Li Xiaofeng held back his anger and stretched out his right hand.

However, his kindness was completely ignored by Voroshilov, and he did not even move his little finger, and asked commandingly: "Aren't you recuperating at home?" How did you run Gatchina here? Is there something wrong? ”

Li Xiaofeng took a deep breath, and tried his best to warn himself in his heart not to be as knowledgeable as this grandson, even if he wants to settle accounts, wait until the matter settles down - your grandson will wait for his brother. Let's see how Lao Tzu arranges you in front of the mentor in the future! …,

Li Xiaofeng withdrew his right hand, and was no longer polite, and directly explained his intention: "I have come to inform you on the orders of Comrade Lenin. Cancel the uprising now! ”

Voroshilov glanced at Li Xiaofeng in surprise and asked, "Cancel the uprising?" That's not what the Central Committee said on telegram! ”

"The Central Communications Section has produced a traitor, tampered with the orders of the Central Committee, and then destroyed the radio station, you should also be aware of it, and now you can no longer contact the Central Committee."

Li Xiaofeng patiently explained what happened, and emphasized the seriousness of the matter, in his opinion, Voroshilov should stop the uprising immediately, but he really underestimated the stubbornness of this person.

Voroshilov asked very unceremoniously: "Do you have a written document from the Central Committee?" ”

Li Xiaofeng said with a smile and a smile: "Comrade Lenin and the Central Committee were imprisoned by the enemy, and the instructions for canceling the uprising were for the comrades of Tekko to fight their way out of the encirclement. It took the price of blood to bring it out, where can I find a written document for you at this time! ”

Voroshilov flatly refused: "Without written documents, it is difficult to obey your fate!" ”

"You ...... Comrade, why are you so stubborn! Li Xiaofeng was anxious, "If you don't believe me, you can contact Comrade Fedorov directly, I have the SCR-300 radio here, let him tell you in person!" ”

Li Xiaofeng had noticed this problem before he came, Lenin asked Dzerzhinsky to break through and convey the instructions of the Central Committee, and the biggest problem was that he did not give written documents. Of course, this is not the negligence of the tutor, first, it was too late to tinker with any written documents at that juncture, and Director Alexander came to the door. After the issuance of the documents, Dzerzhinsky will not be able to leave; Second. Dzerzhinsky is a member of the Central Committee and secretary of the Commission for Discipline Inspection, and he has always had prestige in the party.

But after the breakthrough, Dzerzhinsky was forced to divide his troops into two ways in order to send the news out of the city, and Georgi completed the task with the help of Li Xiaofeng, but the man in the iron mask had no news, and without his prestige as a guarantee, the cadres responsible for directing the uprising below did have reason to question the authenticity of the news. Therefore, Li Xiaofeng left Fedorov an SCR-300 radio station to prevent a lack of convincing power when questioned.

It should be said that Fedorov, as the chairman of the Petrograd Workers' Representative Soviet, still has a certain weight in his words, at least the ones that Li Xiaofeng ran before, although they also questioned his words at the beginning, but with Fedorov as a guarantor, the big guy still chose to believe Li Xiaofeng.

The problem is that Voroshilov's stubbornness completely surprised Li Xiaofeng, who categorically rejected the proposal: "Comrade Fedorov cannot represent the Party Central Committee, I only listen to the orders of the Party Central Committee!" ”

Li Xiaofeng was speechless, and shouted angrily: "The order of the Party Central Committee is to cancel the uprising, and the instructions you have received are a conspiracy of the enemy!" Are you going to fall for it like a fool? ”

The word fool seriously stimulated Voroshilov's nerves, as a big man, he was the most taboo of this word, and he thought that he had reason to question Li Xiaofeng, "Well, as you said, the command of the Party Central Committee has been destroyed by the enemy, but Comrade Pyotr Wovsky, who is responsible for directing the armed uprising, is highly consistent with the Party Central Committee, and his orders are the same as those of the Party Central Committee, which is to continue the uprising!" Then I can only doubt you - Andrey. Petrovich, it is more likely that you have betrayed the revolution in an attempt to sabotage our uprising! I think that's a bit more likely! ”

Li Xiaofeng was really angry, pointed at Voroshilov's nose and scolded: "You are such a fool, didn't I tell you very clearly just now, the Party Central Committee and the General Command of the Insurrection have been destroyed by the enemy, and Comrade Petro Wovsky and Comrade Stalin are now missing!" ”…,

Voroshilov was even more excited than Li Xiaofeng, and the whip in his hand was almost whipped in Li Xiaofeng's face, "You said that Comrade Stalin's whereabouts are unknown, then he is missing?" This is the key to my debunking of your lies, and I just spoke to Comrade Wrangel, Comrade Stalin's confidential secretary, and he said that Comrade Stalin and Comrade Peter Wovsky are discussing the general plan for the insurrectionary action! Tell me, if you're not lying, why are you contradicting the orders of the General Command? Hmph, I think you are simply a traitor who has infiltrated my party to sabotage the revolution! ”

Li Xiaofeng was, there was no need for Fedorov to deceive him, since Old Fei said that Stalin and Pyotr Wovsky were deceived together with the command, that is to say, they definitely fell into the hands of the enemy, in this case, Stalin's confidential secretary may also fall into the pit together. And now that this confidential secretary is openly speaking for the enemy, then either he has conveniently surrendered, or he is a spy planted by the enemy!

Li Xiaofeng slapped away the whip in front of him, looked directly into Voroshilov's eyes, and said categorically: "You contact that bullshit confidential secretary again, and ask him to call Comrade Stalin and Comrade Petro Wovsky to confront me at random!" As long as he can call someone, I'll let you deal with it! (To be continued.) If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation and monthly passes, and your support is my biggest motivation. )