491 Blackmail (I)
However, at that time, Li Xiaofeng's ideas did not prevail, and they did not even belong to the mainstream opinion. For Lenin and Trotsky, it was a very natural and tempting idea for Poland to become a socialist country, a member of the Soviet family.
Poland's defection would not only mean that Russia would regain the vast strategic depth it had had before World War I (and even beyond), but would also send the seeds of revolution directly to the heart of Germany and the former Austro-Hungarian Empire. Optimistically, the next revolution will completely overthrow the foundations of the bourgeoisie in Europe, and a complete outbreak of the world revolution is just around the corner.
Such an outcome was very much appreciated by both Lenin and Trotsky, and perhaps at that moment both teachers felt that the revolution had finally come out of the reef and began to move rapidly along the broad road.
However, Li Xiaofeng knew that it was true that the revolution had walked out of the reef area, but it was not a broad road ahead, but a forbidden area full of mines. Once they cross this line and launch the lifeblood of the imperialist world, they will inevitably be met with a frantic counterattack.
In Li Xiaofeng's view, Russia was not prepared to deal with the imperialist counterattack, and was not even equipped to touch the forbidden zone. Although because of the addition of this immortal, the polar bear got this opportunity 30 years ahead of schedule, but the opportunity does not mean that it can be seized.
Unfortunately, Li Xiaofeng could not directly oppose Lenin and Trotsky seizing this opportunity, because according to the schedules of those two mentors, this opportunity was completely "expected" by them, and it was really a normal choice to realize it step by step.
Even throughout the Party, there was a belief that the "schedule" of the two mentors was completely correct and feasible, and that the Party members and cadres from the Politburo to the Central Committee to the lowest level were eagerly awaiting a solution to imperialism with a single revolution. Just run into a communist society.
At this time, stand on the opposite side of the whole party. In a minute, the monster of the Bolsheviks will be crushed. And there is not even a scum left.
On the question of whether or not to occupy Warsaw, he asked the Central Committee several questions: "First, in today's increasingly severe food crisis, what methods does our party use to meet the material needs of the residents of Warsaw? A large city with a population of one million is a heavy economic burden. Now this burden rests on the shoulders of Pilsudski and the Entente. Do we have what it takes? Second, given the strong anti-Russian sentiment in Poland, the capture of their capital is likely to be seen by the Poles as a provocation that would invisibly push the Polish people to the imperialist side. Thirdly, the fall of Warsaw heralded the imperialist attempt to use Poland to intervene in the revolutions in Central and Eastern Europe in an attempt to completely bankrupt, which inevitably led imperialism to go into battle itself. ”
Each of these three questions is very realistic, and the capture of Warsaw was indeed a brilliant victory, but the victory could only be managed for a while. When the thrill of victory wears off, is there anything else to gain? I'm afraid I've only gained a million mouths waiting to be fed. The food crisis in Russia is intensifying. Where can I manage the problem of eating for the Poles at this time?
And once Warsaw is captured, the consequences are undoubtedly quite severe. That would have caused the Bolsheviks to lose the hearts and minds of the Poles, and would have brought unprecedented international scandal and pressure.
In any case, even the hot-headed Lenin and Trotsky had to weigh it carefully. It is not only a question of food, but also the total imperialist intervention mentioned in the last article is not unfounded.
Both Lenin and Trotsky probably knew very well that once the Poles were settled, it would mean entering the stage of the revolution and facing the challenge of the imperialist hooligans. Although they had been talking about how great the power of the proletariat was, they knew that this was rhetoric and propaganda, and that in fact the counter-revolutionary forces still prevailed.
In such a situation, without making any preparations (even mental preparations), blindly optimistic forward, ready to go straight to the Yellow Dragon, is this realistic?
For the Bolsheviks, Warsaw today is a stripped beauty, without the ability to resist, and it is almost the common choice of all men to pick up a gun and get her. But it is also necessary to see that this sleek beauty has a strong, muscular male husband. The consequence of playing with this beauty is likely to be a violent beating by a muscular man. Is it a momentary rush, or resist the temptation and pretend not to see it?
Of course, everyone ignored the second reason put forward by Li Xiaofeng, what kind of bullshit people's will, is Poland's people's will important? They are all stripped naked and have no ability to resist, and the so-called popular will in Poland is a joke. Anyway, this is not the first time in history that the Poles have faced such a situation, presumably they have long been used to it!
So, after a series of quarrels, a ridiculous conclusion was finally reached: "Well, it's too early to discuss the question of whether to occupy Warsaw, the battle is not over, Pilsudski's troops are still dying, let's settle these footcloths first!" ”
To be honest, this is a bit of a cover-up and stealing the bell, everyone can see that the Poles are finished, there is no possibility of turning the tables, and it is not early to discuss future strategic choices at this time. On the contrary, not discussing this issue just means that the Bolsheviks did not know what to do either? I can only tell myself in a self-comforting way: "We still have time, and we can think about this slowly!" ”
Got time? In fact, there was no time left, and even if the Bolsheviks did not make a decision themselves, the international form would force them to make a choice. On 7 July, after a secret meeting with the negotiators of the Entente group, the German negotiators said: "East Prussia is a sacred and inalienable territory of Germany, and the German people will not allow any power to separate it from the German territory." ”
The next day, Chancellor Albert of the German Provisional Government also made a speech, saying: "The problem of East Prussia is entirely a rebellion of a group of bandits with ulterior motives instigated by foreign forces, and the Provisional Government is discussing all means to eliminate these chaotic parties. Restore peace in East Prussia! ”
It seems that the Germans only mentioned East Prussia. But fools can see it. The Germans are actually drunkards, and East Prussia is now the hometown of the Jews, and it doesn't mean what the Germans want to do?
Although the Germans only used mouth cannons for the time being, who knows what will follow behind the mouth cannons? Perhaps as soon as the Entente hinted at it, the Germans would have gone to put down the rebellion with great vigour.
"The attitude of the Germans must be taken seriously, as soon as Germany decides to act as pawns of the Entente, then Poland and East Prussia are in danger!" Trotsky said worriedly at the Politburo meeting.
But to the other Grand Elders, Trotsky was talking nonsense. Everyone knows what it means for Germany to join the battlefield, and what matters is what to do?
"The solution is very simple," Trotsky was, of course, not so unskilled, and the sentence before him was nothing more than a stone-throwing question, just an introduction, and what he really wanted to express was later: "We must draw a part of the Red Army from the battlefield and throw it directly into the Polish battlefield!" ”
These words made Lenin stare straight in the eye, and the Red Army was transferred? Now at the most critical moment of eliminating Denikin, how to draw troops? And he knew very well that Trotsky was not just trying to draw "part" of the troops. I am afraid that the real intention of this man was to transfer the main forces of the Red Army to the Polish battlefield! And this. Lenin would never allow it!
But this time, without waiting for Lenin to speak, Stalin was ahead of the curve: "The battle to destroy Denikin has reached its final moment. At this time, the transfer of troops will make our previous efforts go to waste! And if Germany were determined to intervene in Poland and East Prussia in an all-out way, they could easily throw in millions of troops, and we would not be able to compete with each other! ”
Trotsky was immediately dissatisfied, and sarcastically said: "Then let East Prussia destroy itself, according to your will?" Surrender Warsaw to the imperialist bloc? That's what goes down the drain! ”
Indeed, once the Germans joined in, the situation of the Bolsheviks would become very awkward, and they would continue to bet, and if they were not confident, they would give up, and they would be reluctant. With such feelings, naturally no matter how much you discuss or hold a meeting, there is no point in convincing anyone.
At this time, Li Xiaofeng, who was outside Warsaw, did not fall into this dilemma, and he seemed to have another way to solve the problem.
Two days earlier, he had contacted Akimovich and asked for a constructive conversation with the German Government. It's really about negotiation.
"Mr. Andrey, I don't think there's anything to talk about between us?"
I haven't seen him for a while, but Akimovich is obviously much more mature than before, and it seems that this thing is in a good mood, unlike the dead father's expression when the Kaiser had just fallen.
Li Xiaofeng glanced at him and sneered: "It seems that you are already ready to be the loyal dog of the Entente group?" What does it feel like to be a dog? ”
These words instantly changed Akimovich's complexion, he stood up sharply and said loudly: "Mr. Andrei, this is an insult and a provocation!" ”
Li Xiaofeng raised his eyelids and continued to sneer: "Then you should treat it as an insult and a provocation!" ”
Akimovich was taken aback by the attitude of a certain immortal who did not care, when a certain immortal handed out an olive branch to contact the German government. After some analysis, Albert's think tank believed that this was a plan for the Russians to save themselves, probably because the Russians were ready to actively save themselves in order to change the passive situation.
As for Russia's good intentions, the thinkers came to a conclusion: "This is a good thing, the German government can sit on the ground and use the Russians to put pressure on the Entente bloc for a more desirable peace agreement." You can even take a pit Russian by the way!
So before Akimovich came, his mind was very relaxed, thinking that he could finally knock on a certain immortal and finally find a little field. Who would have thought that after seeing a certain immortal, it would not be like that at all. Someone is still as arrogant and annoying as before, and he doesn't mean to be low at all.
So in an instant, the advice that the think tanks had given to Akimovich was completely useless, and those damn grandsons didn't expect it to be completely different. This left Akimovich puzzled: "What went wrong?" That's not how it shouldn't be! ”
However, Li Xiaofeng did not give Akimovich much time to think, and his previous experience told him that Akimovich was not a fool, he was just a dull political sense. It takes a long time to think. If you don't give him time to think. That's the upper hand.
"Then Mr. Akimovich, who has been insulted, why don't you go yet? Do you expect me to apologize to you? Li Xiaofeng said sarcastically again.
These words made Akimovich feel even more humiliated, and he really wanted to walk away, but considering the evil and horror of someone, as well as the mission he shouldered, it seemed that it was better to bear the burden of humiliation for the time being, at least to find out what someone's purpose was.
"Can't you be a little more mature? Mr. Andrey? You think provoking me will accomplish your despicable ends? Akimovich retorted with a pretended composure.
"Angered you?" Li Xiaofeng pursed his lips absently and asked rhetorically, "Is it necessary for me to provoke a dog?" ”
"You......" Akimovich gritted his teeth to curb his anger. replied very calmly: "It's useless, I see through your purpose!" ”
"Oh? You already know? Li Xiaofeng suddenly smiled and said naturally: "Since you already know my purpose, then you can get out." By the way, don't forget to tell Albert about my purpose in detail, and don't complain that I didn't warn you after it happened! ”
"Reminder of what?" Akimovich asked nervously.
Li Xiaofeng smiled and said, "Smart sir, don't you already know?" ”
These words embarrassed Akimovich, he really didn't know anything. I wanted to use the plan to blackmail a certain immortal, but it was debunked in minutes.
Looking at Akimovich who was speechless. Li Xiaofeng felt that the heat was almost over, and if he teased this fool again, maybe he would really go berserk, and that was not the result he wanted.
"Looks like you don't know anything!" Li Xiaofeng first sarcastically said: "Fortunately, I have a lot of adults, and the main thing is that I don't have the patience to grind your teeth with you, so let's put it this way, the purpose of calling you here is very simple, it's just a warning!" ”
"Warning?" Akimovich was somewhat inexplicable, "What to warn about?" ”
"Warning you not to touch my cheese!" Li Xiaofeng said helplessly, his expression seemed to say, "Why am I talking to an imbecile?" ”
"Excuse me, your cheese? What is your cheese? Akimovich asked patiently.
"Poland!" Li Xiaofeng spat out a single word.
Akimovich suddenly laughed, he thought that he finally had a chance to fight back, and said very proudly: "I see what you mean?" You're intimidating me, because you're upset by our agreement with the Entente, so you're going to scare us with a child's scare! Haha, it's ridiculous! ”
Li Xiaofeng shrugged his shoulders and said, "It's really ridiculous." Or should I give you a good idea of how horrible I really am? ”
Akimovich was taken aback for a moment, and hurriedly said: "Mr. Andriy, you must remember clearly that we have reached an agreement before, and you are clearly violating the agreement!" ”
"So what?" Li Xiaofeng shrugged his shoulders again and said with a smile: "What can you do if I violate the agreement?" Tsk, I'm afraid I can only hide in the quilt and sob, do you want Uncle Andre to wipe your tears? ”
Akimovich was speechless, indeed, there was an agreement before, but that agreement was not binding on anyone no matter how you look at it, and if someone decisively tore up the agreement, there was really nothing they could do.
"That's not right!" Akimovich muttered, "It's not allowed, you can't do it!" ”
"I can do whatever I like, if I'm unhappy, I can break the contract at any time, what can you do?" Li Xiaofeng proudly announced: "So, I am very responsible to tell you, as well as your masters, that Poland is Lao Tzu's cheese, and whoever robs Lao Tzu will kill whoever Lao Tzu wants!" ”
Akimovich stopped talking, because he really didn't know what to say, who made someone both an athlete and a referee, and if he decisively announced that he would not play, then who could stop it?
"Then why did you make that agreement, and what else does it mean?" Akimovich protested angrily.
"It's interesting!" Li Xiaofeng said shamelessly, "I just like this feeling of backsliding and driving you crazy!" ”
Akimovich was so angry that in the face of such a shameless immortal, reasoning was to play the piano to the cow, but to be unreasonable, it was a humiliation for himself. What should he do?
Seeing Akimovich fall into deep thought, Li Xiaofeng was a little proud, he had already frightened Akimovich, this fool would never have thought that he really did not intend to violate the agreement, as Akimovich said - then it would be boring!
To put it bluntly, Li Xiaofeng's call to Akimovich today is to carry out political blackmail, which is a bit like the nuclear countries blackmailing the non-nuclear countries in the past. Yes, Li Xiaofeng is the nuclear weapon, although he himself has no intention of making a move, but others don't know his true thoughts, who dares to guarantee that his big killer is not real, no one dares to bet!
However, "nuclear blackmail" does not violate the rules, and the original agreement was very clear that only when it was put into practice would it be "punished", and the blackmail that was lip service was completely reasonable. Yes, Li Xiaofeng is a reasonable use of loopholes in the rules, and he is not stupid, how can he play games with a group of big hooligans who are hostile to him completely equally, no matter how you say it, you have to get a little cheap, right? (To be continued......)
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