Riga, the city that was once hailed by the British writer Graham Green as the Paris of the North, was not at all angry in January 1918, having been ceded to the Germans by Kornilov a few months earlier, and it was because of the generosity of the Russian hero that this beautiful city was not too damaged by the war.

At this time, Li Xiaofeng stood on the banks of the Daugava River, looking at the three bridges on the distant river, which would soon be permanently erased from the map. That's right, a certain immortal is here to wreak havoc, Princess Anne reminded him before, if you want the Germans to retreat, or let the Germans see the destructive power of his immortal, there is more than one way to assassinate.

For the Germans on the expedition, the poor transportation conditions in Russia were the heel of Agthius that restricted their great advance, and as long as they destroyed important communication nodes, they could greatly hinder the progress of the German army. So Princess Anne advised him that it was far better to destroy several important communication nodes than to kill tens of thousands of German soldiers on the front line.

Li Xiaofeng accepted this suggestion, and after flipping through the map, his eyes were firmly locked on Riga. Backed by the Gulf of Riga, the city of Riga is an important transport hub with railway links between Tallinn, Petrograd and Moscow. After the German occupation of Riga, a large amount of arms and supplies were hoarded here.

To put it mildly, if something goes wrong here, the ability of the Germans to launch a large-scale offensive in the direction of Petrograd and Moscow will be greatly reduced. Moreover, the geography of Riga also makes it quite difficult to recover from the damage it has suffered. The reason for this is that the Daugava River divides the ancient city and Latvia in two, as long as the three bridges in the city are destroyed. The transport line will be completely interrupted.

Of course. The Germans are also well aware of the importance of these three bridges. It was heavily guarded, and if it was changed to conventional methods, it would be impossible to achieve the goal. But who makes someone an immortal, what others can't do, it's a piece of cake for him.

Even this thing has a video camera in a leisurely manner, ready to record his power. It's not that this goods want to be displayed, but this goods want to let Akimovich know that the bridge didn't collapse casually. It's the handiwork of an immortal.

Looking at the time, Li Xiaofeng turned on the camera and leaked a face to the camera, if he was a member of al-Qaeda in later generations, he could shout a slogan like Ak Araba, and then grin to show his momentum. It's a pity that the cameras in these years don't have a recording function, and the technology of sound movies is not yet mature, even if he screams out his throat, Akimovich can't hear a sound.

So simply, this guy won't keep his mouth shut. Just smiled at the camera, then pointed to the bridge in the distance. The next scene is naturally terrifying. What dark clouds, what lightning and thunder, how can it bring out the power of his immortal if it doesn't create a scene of the end of the world.

However, Li Xiaofeng is powerful, but the German soldiers guarding the bridge and the Latvian people who crossed the bridge were frightened, but when they saw that they couldn't see their fingers, there were bursts of ghosts crying wolf howls in their ears, and just when the air was so dull that people were almost suffocated, with a huge roar, a purple lightning pierced the sky, fell straight down from the sky, and split right in the middle of the bridge.

At that moment, the earth shook and the mountains seemed to have collapsed, followed by a loud bang, flying sand and stones, and the bridge was suddenly broken in two from the middle.

This is not the end, after the first thunder disappeared, countless bolts of lightning fell in succession, and after crushing a bridge into a few sections, the dark clouds that covered the sky and the sun disappeared in an instant, and a red sun hung above the middle sky, as if everything that had just happened was just illusory.

At this time, the people near the bridge had only recovered from the ground trembling for the rest of their lives, and what they saw when they raised their eyes was simply miserable, the three bridges standing on the Daugava River had completely disappeared, and even the piers could not be seen, and only the fragments of the bridge deck could be faintly seen in the river......

"What, Thunder smashed the bridge?" After learning the news, the German city defense commander stationed in Riga first doubted whether his subordinates' nerves were normal, the bridge was not made of wood, and the three bridges in Riga were not long-span bridges, how could they be shattered by lightning, which was too subversive of his scientific common sense.

But when he felt the scene angrily and saw the tragic situation at the scene, his brain was going to crash for a while. The scene was indeed miserable, not only was the bridge broken, but the troops stationed around the bridge and the people who were very unlucky to cross the bridge were worse than the bridge.

The garrison guarding the bridge was almost completely wiped out, either directly wrenched into pieces like carbon slag by lightning or smashed into pulp by the collapsed buildings, and those who survived were so frightened that the slightest louder noise could scare them into tears, which was considered a complete waste.

The bridges in Riga were all destroyed in one day, and this kind of terrible news must be reported to the superiors of Lu, one level at a time, and it was only a matter of time before Akimovich got the news. In fact, the Germans were very efficient, and when Li Xiaofeng had just left for Moscow, Akimovich had already learned of the news.

"Thunder and lightning destroyed the bridge?" Akimovich is also very skeptical about this, earthquakes, hurricanes or something to destroy bridges, this is normal, when did thunder and lightning have such power?

"It's not to destroy, it's to completely smash the bridge! According to eyewitnesses, at noon that day, thunder and lightning rained down and wrenched the bridge in Riga to pieces! ”

Akimovich only imagined that the scene was terrifying, but he was more concerned about what it meant that the news was announced to him.

"Your Majesty means, please determine whether this is man-made or not......"

Akimovich fell silent after hearing this explanation, and since the breakdown of negotiations, the country's mages have been put on a state of first-level alert, strengthening the protection of dignitaries and important factories against possible assassinations and sabotage. Now he was asked to confirm whether the events in Riga were what he thought was true, and it was better to confirm whether it was done by someone.

This task made Akimovich a little tricky because someone was too difficult to deal with. There's a little bit of moodiness. If you say turn your face, you turn your face. Go see someone at this point. Because the German army attacked in a big way before, it was very likely to kill him to vent his anger.

And if it can be confirmed that this was done by someone, then the large-scale offensive must be suspended, otherwise the consequences will be unpredictable. This time someone only attacked the bridge, and the next time someone directly dropped the lightning in the Sansusi Palace, what should I do?

To be honest, Akimovich was a little dissatisfied with the fact that he didn't believe in his description of someone's power at home, and stubbornly carried out this temptation. He felt that such a provocation was quite dangerous, and if he didn't get it right, he would be clever and mistaken. He advocated more patience with the Russians, and there was nothing wrong with maintaining the current armistice.

However, Akimovich can't help but go, because the involvement is too great, and for the sake of the empire, even if it is Longtan Tiger's Den, he must break through. But the truth was even worse than he imagined, at Li Xiaofeng's residence, he was blocked by the Oriental Sisters, and when he went to Lubyanka Square, he was blocked by Makvi.

For two or three days. Someone just didn't see him, which made Akimovich feel unusually worried. Especially after receiving the investigation report of the domestic mage investigation team in Riga, confirming that the destruction of the bridge was indeed not a natural disaster, his feelings are really difficult to describe.

"Mr. Macville, I have been here three times, and I beg you to inform Mr. André that he must see me. I have something extremely important to discuss with him! ”

For many years, Akimovich has never been so polite to a mortal in such a low voice, especially since the other party's attitude is still very bad, almost coaxing him away like a fly, "Why are you again, Comrade Andrei is not interested in seeing you, you leave quickly, otherwise I will send someone to drive you out!" ”

Akimovich could only say with a smiling face: "Mr. Makvi, I really have an urgent matter to communicate with Mr. Andrei, please be sure to help me pass it through, please!" ”

Macvich still didn't let go, with a businesslike posture, and Akimovich could only give full play to the toughness of the kraft candy, grinding hard and grinding to talk about it, and almost knelt down and begged before Macvich let go.

Li Xiaofeng, who was in the office, glanced up at Mark Wei and asked, "He still refuses to leave?" ”

Mark Wei smiled bitterly and nodded, to be honest, he felt that Akimovich was pitiful, just because he was too awesome last time and was remembered by someone with a careful eye, so he was made of chicken feathers and duck blood. But he was more curious about how someone made this thing change his attitude, and it didn't take two or three days to cage a lot, and someone only went out once, and disappeared for a day, so why did he let the Germans kneel?

"You better meet him, I guess he won't stop until he reaches his goal!"

Li Xiaofeng thought about it, casually threw the film that was recorded that day to Mackwei, waved his hand and said: "Give this to him, tell him this is my attitude, and then let him get out of here immediately!" ”

Akimovich, who received the film, was a second monk who was confused and didn't understand what someone was selling. But this product is not stupid, most of the articles are in the content of the tape. I quickly found a projector and played the film again.

When the original speculation became a reality, Akimovich was in a cold sweat, and while sending the film back to China through the most reliable channel, he took an urgent telegram to China to report the news.

The work efficiency of the serious Germans was not ordinary, and only a day later he received a call back from China, asking him to immediately convey the goodwill of Germany to someone.

"Goodwill?" This time, Li Xiaofeng didn't embarrass him, and met him directly, but he was still extremely sarcastic about someone's intentions, "Your country's way of showing goodwill is really special, if my country wants to show goodwill to your country in the future, can we also use the same way?" Also in terms of cannons and bayonets? ”

Akimovich coughed dryly and explained awkwardly: "It was just an accident, and such a situation was not the intention of our government......"

"Accident!" Li Xiaofeng deliberately lengthened his tone, and then suddenly sneered: "I'm also good at creating accidents, and the next time I kill the head of your country, I can also say that it's just an accident!" ”

Akimovich became more and more embarrassed, he wiped the sweat from his forehead, and said very sincerely: "Please believe in my sincerity, my government can guarantee that such an accident will never happen again!" ”

Li Xiaofeng glanced at the goods, according to his own meaning. I want to continue to tease this thing. But the mentor couldn't help it anymore. I called me three times to ask questions, and the situation was indeed tense, and with the German army's large-scale pressure, those bourgeois clowns in China became more and more restless, and there was a tendency to move.

So he could only stop in moderation, and the guy snorted lightly, and said, "Needless to say, sincerity or something, I don't know what I can't see or touch." Not interested. Let's get practical! ”

Hearing this, Akimovich also breathed a sigh of relief, and before coming to meet someone, the country made a full and detailed analysis of his actions in Riga. It was agreed that things should not have deteriorated to the point of being out of control, and that someone's action was more of a show of muscle, a show of strength, and its essence was to force them back to the negotiating table by means of threats. And now, someone's attitude, although still bad, has not blocked the door to negotiations.

So Akimovich immediately said: "Our country will immediately end the offensive." As long as you are willing to accept the previous conditions, then we can reach a peace agreement immediately! ”

Li Xiaofeng is quite satisfied with this condition in his heart. However, he couldn't behave too well, and after hesitating for a moment, he said slowly: "I can't give you any reply for the time being, but if you stop attacking, I am willing to report your attitude to your superiors!" ”

Although Li Xiaofeng did not agree to anything, Akimovich could see that someone accepted his conditions, as long as someone did not continue to attack, it was nothing to stop the attack, anyway, due to the destruction of the communication line, it was not strong to continue the attack.

"Comrade Lenin?" After Akimovich left, Li Xiaofeng immediately called Lenin, "Yes, I have fully communicated with the German side, and temporarily persuaded them to abandon the further offensive, as long as we agree to the previous conditions, we can sign a peace agreement immediately!" ”

Lenin was surprised and delighted to hear the news, surprised that someone was able to persuade the Germans to suspend the offensive, which seemed to be a bit too much energy, right? According to his previous estimates, the Germans would not give up easily, and being persuaded by someone so easily, could it be that the kid really had diplomatic talents.

Of course, Lenin just thought about it, and soon he put this thought aside, for joy was more important to him, and as long as the Germans were willing to stop the offensive, he didn't bother to care what someone did.

After hanging up the phone, he immediately convened the Central Committee, and when the thirteen members of the Central Committee got together again, he announced the news: "Earlier, I assigned Comrade Andrei to communicate with the German side through foreign channels, and after Comrade Andrei's hard work, the German side agreed to suspend the offensive!" ”

As soon as these words came out, the members of the Central Committee present were also surprised and delighted, they had thought that the Germans would soon be in the city, and they were ready to start mobilizing the workers of Petrograd to take up arms to defend the capital, but now someone alone has blocked a million troops, which is really indispensable!

Even Trotsky felt a little better about someone, and he sincerely sighed: "Comrade Andrei's contribution is too great, which greatly alleviates our passivity and buys us precious time!" ”

But immediately, he changed his mind and asked, "But don't the Germans have any demands?" ”

It must be explained that Trotsky did not mean anything else by this, he just felt that the Germans would not be so easy to talk to, and if they did not take the opportunity to make some non-sensitive demands, they would really be sorry for their superiority at the front.

However, the speaker was unintentional, and the listener was intentional, but some members of the Central Committee felt that Trotsky meant that Li Xiaofeng had made a big concession to the Germans and sold Russia's interests in exchange for a temporary German strike?

And logically, it seems that this is more likely and more reasonable. At that time, Bukharin stood up and asked: "Comrade Lenin, did you authorize Comrade Andrei to surrender to the Germans, and did you unilaterally promise the Germans and accept their conditions!" Please be sure to give us an explanation, we do not accept this kind of traitorous peace! ”

Bukharin asked the hearts of many people, and for a while all eyes were fixed on the mentor, and everyone wanted to know if this was the case!

Lenin was very calm in the face of Bukharin's questioning, and he said aloud: "How can I agree to the conditions of the Germans without the permission of the Central Committee?" The reason why it is said that Comrade Andrei went through hard work, and it is precisely because of this that he did not promise the Germans any conditions, and there were no private deals, and the Germans suspended the offensive unconditionally! ”

As soon as Lenin's words fell, there was a sensation in the venue, and the members of the Central Committee who supported Lenin could not help but start applauding, which made Bukharin, who had just been imposing, somewhat unable to get off the stage.

When the applause stopped, Lenin continued: "But, comrades, while this news is to be heard, we must see that the Germans are still only suspending their offensive, which does not mean that they will never attack again!" From the facts after the breakdown of the last negotiations, we can clearly see that if we do not agree to their conditions, it is very likely that they will launch a new offensive at any time! ”

At this, Lenin suddenly raised his voice and pleaded: "Therefore, comrades, I appeal last time that the conditions of the Germans, although predatory and unacceptable, ask you to agree to accept their conditions in order to preserve the revolution. Otherwise, I personally have no choice but to resign from my post in the People's Commissariat Committee, and I cannot watch the hope of the revolution just be buried!! (To be continued......)

PS: Bow and thank Comrade Mashin Bobo!