Of course, there is nothing surprising about this level of secrecy, since war historians have already uncovered it by studying the memoirs of the person involved. Everyone basically knows that the Soviet Union provided a great deal of logistical support to the submarine forces of the US Navy, and a considerable number of US submarines hunted in the Sea of Japan rested in Soviet ports after flying the flag of the Red Navy.

In fact, this secret was first shaken out by the Japanese, and in the second half of 1943, they discovered this "secret", but to the depression of the Japanese, they could not do anything to the Soviet Union. Because at that time, the Soviet Union had already counterattacked on all fronts in Europe, and Germany was extremely vassal to the country, and Japan was also deeply trapped in the Taiping Battlefield and could not extricate itself, so it really didn't have the courage to scratch the Soviet Union's ass, so it could only shout twice through diplomatic channels, and hoped that the Soviets would not do too blatantly and excessively.

If it were just this kind of secret, it would not have caused a shock to the whole world. The reason is that there is an inconspicuous passage in this declassified material: "In 1943, part of the main forces of the Red Navy directly joined the US Navy and participated in the great Battle of Midway. ”

The reason why this passage is inconspicuous is that it is sandwiched between a large paragraph of boring and dry data text, and if you don't look closely, you will ignore the past. But once you find out, the meaning is great.

First of all, the main force of the Red Navy, which can be called the main force of the Navy, naturally it must be warships above the cruiser, right? It couldn't have been the Red Navy that sent a few oil tankers or cargo ships to support the U.S. Navy, right?

Secondly, since at least cruisers were dispatched, why is there no record of this on the part of either the Red Navy or the US Navy?

And then. Pay attention to the description. Some of the capital ships of the Red Navy joined the US Navy in the war. How did I join?

At last. What the public wants to know most is, which main forces did the Red Navy send to the war? And how are they doing?

This series of puzzles needs to be solved, and unlike ordinary military enthusiasts, civilian politicians and interpretation experts in various countries also wonder about the timing of the sudden announcement of this bombshell news by the Soviet Union. Before that, Churchill once again became the Prime Minister of Britain, this "old friend" of the Soviet people brazenly pulled the Iron Curtain, and the antagonism between the East and the West grew day by day.

Of course, there is a saying. As the People's Committee. Member. Sverdlov believes that the current international policy. In order to prevent the outbreak of World War III, he demanded the decryption of some small secrets that could ease relations between the two sides before his retirement, so as to win the favor of the "British and American people".

In Li Xiaofeng's words: "Comrade Yakov naively thought that he could sit by the fire with the Western forces led by the United States and Britain and reminisce about the past, hoping to solve the problem by thinking about the way of the past. As everyone knows, this kind of antagonism cannot be eased at all, and how can national interests be replaced by good memories? ”

It can be seen that a certain immortal was unimpressed by this, and judging from the actual effect later. It's also useless. Britain and the United States reacted coldly to this, neither admitting nor denying it. The olive branch thrown by Sverdlov was taken as air.

Let's get back to the topic of decryption. Unlike the indifference of the Anglo-American-NATO bloc, the Warsaw Pact bloc is very interested in this gossip news. The big guys were desperate to know which of the Soviet Union's capital ships were involved in the thrilling Battle of Midway.

And to make all this clear, we have to start with the Lend-Lease Act. Some comrades may wonder, what is the matter with the Lend-Lease Act? Uh, I'm going to say that this Lend-Lease Act is not the Lend-Lease Act of the United States, but the Lend-Lease Act of the USSR.

After the establishment of the World Anti-Fascist League, the most pressing issue was naturally to attack the Axis powers, and the focus at that time was actually on three directions, the two key battles that were being fought on the Eastern Front of the Soviet Union (more on this later), the joint Torch Operation by Britain and the United States, and the-for-tat action taken by the United States to intercept the Japanese secret telegram and discover Yamamoto Isoroku's plan to capture Midway.

Chronologically, the Soviet Union was at the forefront, Operation Torch was at the end, and the Battle of Midway was at the end. In order to support the Soviet Union's fighting, the United States provided a large amount of supplies, for which Trotsky was happy but also felt indebted, especially after the Red Navy played tricks on the enhancement of the Far East Navy, Lao To's more and more "reluctance", he felt that the Red Navy could do something to help the Americans.

Therefore, before Operation Torch was launched, he suggested that part of the main fleet of the Red Navy be sent to the waters of North Africa to assist the British and American allies in the operation. This suggestion was taken by the government. The situation passed, but the old Toti was too late, and when he told his American and British friends the good news, Operation Torch had reached the last day before landing, and the Red Navy could not catch up at this time. So I had no choice but to give up.

After the victory of Operation Torch, the U.S. Navy fought a bitter battle with the Japanese Combined Fleet in the Coral Sea, with heavy losses on both sides. It was at this time that the Americans discovered Yamamoto's plan, and the Battle of Midway was on the verge of breaking out. And at that time, everyone knew that the situation of the Americans was not good, and they were inferior in the number of aircraft carriers.

At this time, Roosevelt thought of the Red Navy and of Trotsky's previous good intentions. So he personally sent a letter to Trotsky, hoping that the Red Navy would rush to the aid of the Red Army. Of course, Trotsky had no opinion on this, the question was politics. There are different views on governance.

"It is not appropriate to declare war on Japan for the time being." Li Xiaofeng said bluntly, "Our western front is already very tense, and once a large-scale conflict breaks out with Japan in the east, it will completely disrupt our original plan." I must remind you, Comrade Trotsky, once again, that our decision is to settle Germany first, and in the annihilation of Japan, we must not scratch the beard and eyebrows! ”

Trotsky could not agree: "Now that the Japanese are so inflated that if they defeat the US Navy again, they will sweep the Pacific Ocean, and it will be in our favor?" ”

"Then you mean that the Soviet Union deserved to contribute at the expense of its own interests. You are blatantly disregarding the interests of the Soviet people! Li Xiaofeng accused very unceremoniously, "In my opinion." Japan's attempt at Midway will hardly work. First of all, their plans have been leaked. Secondly, its naval strength is also not overwhelming. Even if you can win, you will have to pay a heavy price. And in terms of war potential, Japan is far inferior to the United States, and the losses of the United States can be replenished very quickly, can they? ”

Trotsky was also a little annoyed: "This is your attitude towards your allies? Comrade Andrey, don't you have a sense of shame? ”

"Between shame and national interest, my choice will always be the latter. Nothing is above the interests of the state! Li Xiaofeng sneered, "A few years ago, for the sake of national interests, the United States could exclude us from the Lend-Lease Act, and at that time they had a so-called sense of shame?" ”

Seeing that the two were about to fight, others hurriedly persuaded them: "Comrades, don't do senseless quarrels at this time, this won't solve any problems, let's sit down and discuss ...... calmly."

Li Xiaofeng said without flinching: "There is nothing to discuss, we cannot declare war on Japan until we defeat Germany." We can't fall into the dilemma of fighting on two fronts, this is the bottom line! ”

Trotsky was also furious. slapped the table and scolded: "Then don't accept anyone's aid!" ”

But who knew that this couldn't scare Li Xiaofeng at all, and a certain immortal sneered: "That's easy to do, after fighting this battle, return the aid, and then tell the Americans that we withdraw from the alliance." In my opinion, there was no need to join the Sludge Alliance in the first place, so it was done! ”

Trotsky could not have agreed, for it would mean that all his previous efforts had come to naught, so he could only take a step back for the time being: "We cannot do perfidy, but it is our duty to help our allies!" ”

Now the problem is complicated, and there is no way to talk about it between Trotsky and Li Xiaofeng, and anyway, Li Xiaofeng is stuck in one thing - that is, he cannot declare war on Japan, otherwise there will be no talks. And Trotsky's side also had a headache, and if he did not declare war on Japan, how could he send troops?

"Lao Tuo is really unforgiving! Back then, his level was not so low! Li Xiaofeng suddenly sighed to Yakov, which made the latter a little inexplicable: "You are dead to the neck of the card family, and you have to say that the level of the old pearl yellow of the family has declined, how can you think that you are cheap and sell well!" ”

Li Xiaofeng glanced at Yakov: "You think I'm cheap, right?" Not this time, I felt it. During the October Revolution and the Brest negotiations, he was always able to find the right way in a critical period to advance the development of history. And now, his brain is ossified, he only knows how to drill the horns, and there is no political art at all! ”

The corners of Yakov's mouth twitched, and he became more and more speechless at someone's shamelessness. Is there such a thing as you? Obviously, you only gave the other side one choice, that is, not to agree to declare war, which made things stalemate, okay, but you blame Trotsky for his limited level.

"Of course his level is limited," Li Xiaofeng sneered a little proudly, "You can't solve such a simple problem, what kind of leader can you be. Heart? Even if he doesn't have the ability to solve problems creatively, plagiarism will always be there, right? ”

"Plagiarism?" Yakov was stunned and asked puzzled: "Who did you copy?" ”

Li Xiaofeng plucked his ears and said lightly: "Roosevelt." How did he get stuck in the neck by Congress back then? And how did you solve the problem? Could it be that Trotsky did not have even the most basic ability to learn? ”

Yakov's eyes lit up, he knew what someone meant, it was naturally impossible to directly declare war on Japan, but he could bypass this restriction and use flexible means to rush to the aid of the Americans. For example, several capital ships of the Red Navy and their entire crews were leased to the United States for use.

That's a great idea! Yakov admired a certain immortal a little, but he was very puzzled, since someone already had a solution to the problem, why not bring it up directly?

"Let me bring it up?" Li Xiaofeng sneered: "Why? Just because Lao Tuo's face is big? A few months ago he was using how to use total. Chief of Staff stuck with mine? At that time he looked at my face? ”

Yakov immediately understood what a certain immortal meant, as a sworn enemy in politics, someone would definitely not be cheap in vain. If Lao Tuo wants to achieve a satisfactory result in this matter, he must give a certain immortal a little benefit. Otherwise, someone would rather be yellow than cheap.

"But he doesn't know what you can do, right?" Yakov reminded.

Li Xiaofeng sneered again: "Of course I will remind him that I have a solution!" ”

Yes. At this time, Lao Tuo had already received a hint from a certain immortal. It's just that Lao Tuo is very painful. Because he also knows that if he wants someone to give in, he has to pay the price.

"This is extortion!" Raddick was furious, "Andrei. Does Petrovich still have a big picture! ”

Trotsky smiled bitterly: "The last time they proved to see the big picture, and now it is our turn to prove it...... Tsk, this Comrade Andre is really retribution! ”

But that's not what Ulitsky is concerned about. Instead, he said unconvinced: "I don't believe he can do anything!" ”

It is obvious that neither Trotsky nor Radek did not quite agree with Ulitsky's assertion that, in their experience, when Comrade Andrei said that there was a way, there must be a way. Someone's credibility in this regard is quite good, anyway, there is no more talker in the party than him!

So Ulitsky soon became depressed, and he could see that neither Trotsky nor Radek agreed with his assertions, and it was clear that they had no ordinary confidence in that odious comrade Andrei, and this made him sigh at once.

"Let people find out." Trotsky said.

Lao Tuo means that as long as Li Xiaofeng's request is not particularly excessive. Then say yes. So is a certain immortal's request excessive? Not too much at all, because what he wants is simple: in extraordinary times. It is necessary to promote a group of young people with potential.

"He mentioned. Name Xie. Column. Ping serves as a member of the Central.Alternate/Alternate Committee? Trotsky looked at the mention. Mingdu was a little puzzled because he didn't know Xie at all. Column. Who is Ping, "Is there this person?" ”

Ulitsky checked for a long time to figure out the situation: "Xie. Column. Ping, whose full name is Alexander. Nikolaevich. Thank. Column. Flat. Born in 1918, joined in 1940. The party, now serving as the machine of Comrade Felix. To be secret. Book. ”

"Comrade Felix?" Trotsky's eyes exploded, he couldn't think of how someone close to the Man in the Iron Mask could be associated with someone. Could it be that the Man in the Iron Mask threw himself on someone's side?

Fortunately, Trotsky quickly dispelled this crazy idea, because it was impossible. He had to ask again: "This Xie. Column. What is the relationship between Comrade Ping and Comrade Andrei? No, I mean there's some connection between them? ”

Ulitsky shook his head blankly, because according to what he knew, Xie. Column. Ping has nothing to do with someone, and he didn't even have the opportunity to speak before, what connection can this have?

Trotsky suddenly had a toothache: "Then why did Comrade Andrei nominate him for the Central Committee. The members of the council will serve as candidates. Supplement. Member? Could it be that Comrade Andrei has gone insane? ”

Ulitsky and Raddick also couldn't laugh or cry, because this thing was really nothing. Pct. Unless someone is crazy, there's no way to explain it. But Trotsky did not think that Li Xiaofeng was a madman, and in his opinion everything he did was of deep significance. Column. Ping, then this thanks. Column. Ping must be a character.

Trotsky immediately gave the order: "Go investigate at once, I want to know about it. Column. All the deeds of Comrade Ping, from work ability to work attitude, private. Life must also be excavated clearly! ”

As the boss of the party, at least in name, it is all too easy to investigate a small party member with Trotsky's energy. So soon thanks. Column. Flat information, including the usual words and deeds, and even wipe. Fart. What brand of hands are used for shares. The paper is all figured out.

I have to say, after reading thanks. Column. After Ping's report, Trotsky had a growing toothache, what did he see? Saw another Dzerzhinsky. This person's style from speaking to doing things is so similar to Dzerzhinsky that it is simply a clone based on Dzerzhinsky's template.

Did Trotsky like Dzerzhinsky? Obviously, he didn't like it, he didn't appreciate the Iron Mask's old-fashionedness, thinking that his style of doing things was too rigid and too inflexible. He really didn't like that his men were all like that. But Lao Tuo also had to admit that there were some iron-masked people in the party, so his requirements for a certain immortal were even more entangled.

He kind of understood what someone meant, I'm afraid that someone has reached an agreement with Dzerzhinsky and must support Xie. Column. Ping, otherwise the Man in the Iron Mask will retire categorically. And now, someone has played a trick and thrown this pot to him.

"A 24-year-old young man can enter the Central Committee in a grand manner. Members. Trotsky's stomach chattered, "This is a joke!" ”

In fact, it was not Tsai who was most dissatisfied with Trotsky. Column. At the age of Ping, when a certain immortal entered the Central Committee. When the members of the council were younger, they became politicians. Governance Committee. The staff is only in his thirties. In terms of accepting young people, Lao Tuo was not so old-fashioned, and as the Trotskyists fell into a shortage of young people, he also paid more attention to the problems of the younger generation, and did not oppose the promotion of young cadres.

What made Trotsky most upset was that a certain immortal simply made a request and proposed to thank him. Column. Ping entered the Central Committee. The member will also have to be him to. Do. This made Lao Tuo extremely depressed and angry...... (To be continued.) )