Ever since Kornilov accepted the title of the empty commander-in-chief, relations between him and Denikin tended to collapse. Former good friends have become like passers-by, even if they live together in a military camp, the two will directly pretend not to see each other, and even, unless it is a last resort, the two will not meet at all.

In such an atmosphere, it is conceivable that the Kornilov bandit army, which was wandering in the Don Valley, would hardly achieve any results. In fact, not to mention the results, Kornilov, Wrangel, and Denikin could not agree on the objectives of the battle at all, and while the Czech Legion was crossing the rivers and seas in Ukraine, they were waging a new sit-down war in the lower reaches of the Don River.

"We can't afford to sit back and wait!"

Wrangel was the most fierce of the three, and as a person sent by the Socialist-Revolutionaries to supervise Kornilov, he could no longer stand this state of idleness.

"We must go north at once, take Tsaritsyn at once. According to the previous battle plan, open up the situation in the Don and Volga valleys, linking Donetsk, Tsaritsyn and Ufa! ”

Wrangel became angrier and angrier the more he spoke, and at the end of the day, he almost danced with his hands, "And now, we are watching our Czech allies and other friendly forces fighting, what is this?" Hibernation? ”

Surprisingly, Kornilov and Denikin seem to be more in agreement on this issue, that is, completely indifferent. Of course, the reason is very simple, Kornilov is still waiting for Savinkov's five million rubles, there is no money, he really doesn't want to move and can't move.

As for Denikin. This man was not optimistic about the plan to attack Tsaritsyn from the beginning. He thought that with the forces at hand, he would try his luck with Tsaritsyn. There is only one result - and that is to hit a head and break the blood flow!

Denikin didn't want to pay such losses in vain, he didn't want to attack Tsaritsyn at all, he wanted to get closer to the Czech corps and friendly forces in Donetsk, where he could accumulate strength and make a difference.

But his silence with Kornilov had become completely unbearable for Wrangel, and if he continued to sit back and wait, all opportunities would be missed. Wrangel could only raise his voice once more and roar, "Your Excellency the Commander-in-Chief." I strongly ask you to immediately organize your troops and march on Tsaritsyn. Otherwise, I would have to send a telegram to Ufa and tell the National Salvation Revolutionary Committee that you have absolutely no intention of saving Russia, and you are not at all fit to lead our army! ”

Kornilov seemed to be a little moved, but only a little, and he said slowly: "General Wrangel, watch your wording. It's not that I want to stop here and do nothing, it's that reality decides. We can't do anything! ”

Wrangel was about to speak when Kornilov interrupted: "I know what you want to say. But the funds promised by Mr. Savinkov and the National Salvation Revolutionary Committee have never been forthcoming. Without money, we can't pay our salaries and we can't buy enough food, so how can we carry out military operations? If you really want to save Russia, then it's better to hurry up and send a telegram to Ufa and ask those politicians to transfer the money! ”

Wrangel immediately stopped talking, although the two sides had already reached an agreement after haggling. But to be honest, the National Salvation Revolutionary Committee really didn't want to give this money, even if it wasn't a lot. According to their original plan, give Kornilov an empty title to fool him, and when he takes the bait, it doesn't matter if he gives money or not.

But who would have thought that what they could think of, Kornilov could also think of it, this man really carried forward the style of a scoundrel, did not see the rabbit and did not scatter the eagle, the money did not reach his pocket, and he was simply motionless.

The situation is very passive, with the Czech Legion rising, now the "patriots" of the whole country are looking at Ukraine and Donetsk, at this time there must be a person with enough prestige to stand up and raise his arms, otherwise, once the Czech Legion has a mistake, everything will be over.

Anyway, Wrangel thinks that the National Salvation Revolutionary Committee is too petty, isn't it five million? If you don't give Kornilov, let this bastard hurry up to the front desk and shout, and when the shouting is over, the meaning of his existence will be greatly reduced. I can't bear to let the child catch the wolf!

Of course, the reason why the National Salvation Revolutionary Committee is not very motivated to pay is not only because they are petty and do not want to fund Kornilov, a former "troublemaker". It's all the more because they're worried about Kornilov's temperament, what if they don't do anything after receiving the money?

To tell you the truth, this is really wronging Kornilov, who does have the idea of doing a career, but he really can't do anything without money. Recently, he has discovered that his troops and generals are very disobedient, and they disobey his orders, and once they want these bastards to be transferred, they will cry poor one by one - crying and shouting for military salaries, food, grass, weapons and ammunition.

Don't give? Then I'm sorry, no one listens to him!

Anyway, Kornilov felt infinitely aggrieved, Nima, why did you actually diarrhea at the critical moment? What made him even more vigilant was that he was vaguely aware that it was Denikin who instructed the officers below to follow him!

After the last big quarrel, Denikin parted ways with him, no longer listened to his commands, never came to consult him again, and there was no such commander-in-chief in his eyes at all.

At first, Kornilov was going to give Denikin a little color to see, so that Denikin knew who was in charge. He originally planned to directly remove Denikin from all positions and let Denikin get out. However, as soon as he found a few officers with troops to discuss, he was mercilessly mocked as soon as he proposed this idea.

The officer below has a clear meaning, you're going to fire Denikin, okay! It's a big deal that all of us will follow Denikin, you will go to the battlefield alone!

It can be said that in an instant Kornilov became the commander of the light pole, except for a very few officers who supported him, most of the officers were the first to look forward to Denikin, and if he really fired Denikin, he himself would be the first to finish.

Therefore, during this period of time, Kornilov has been trying his best to win over the officers below, and he has tried his best to prepare to regain control of the troops. The effect, that's really unsatisfactory!

For what? The first is that Kornilov's performance in the previous section was really disappointing for the officers. When they need encouragement and support the most. His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief only knows how to drink to kill his sorrows. Ignore them at all. They were skeptical that the commander-in-chief had the ability and confidence to lead them. After all, what comes out to mix is to fight for a future, and no one wants to follow a pustule!

Secondly, the commander-in-chief has too few chips to buy them, and he can take out some empty titles, and this idea title can be used as a meal? Can it be worn as clothing? It's pretty much the same for some real money. Not to mention, in troubled times, it is still so realistic, talking about feelings? Hurt money!

And this cannot be blamed on the snobbery of the officers below. After all, whether the empty title is full or not, there are still big soldiers below them. Can't you let them draw bread for the big-headed soldiers to satisfy their hunger, right? You must know that the soldiers of the Dao Dao don't recognize this set! The soldiers of this year, that is really a mother! If you don't let them be fed and clothed, who will bird you!

So Kornilov is really helpless, he really needs that money, with money, he can buy people's hearts and rob Denikin of people, otherwise, he can really only stare dryly.

There may be comrades who want to ask, Denikin is rich? He escaped from the base camp a few months ago. How could it be possible to go on the road with real money. Yes, and Denikin doesn't have money either. But when Kornilov borrowed alcohol to kill his sorrows, Denikin did not sit back and wait, he was actively trying to find a way!

In the name of Kornilov, he squeezed out a lot of money from the local landlords, or under the pretext of protecting the lives and property of these goods, and helping them to defend against the Bolsheviks.

Of course, this is just one method, and the other method is simpler and more direct, if you have a gun, you will be the king of grass, if you have no money, you will rob it, if you don't have food, you can rob it, and even if there are not enough soldiers, you can also rob it. All in all, Denikin took the means of forcible seizure to the extreme, scraping the ground by all means and methods, which can really be regarded as scraping the ground.

Relying on the means of deception and robbery, Denikin has accumulated a certain amount of money and food, of course, he will never share these with Kornilov. Rather, he will keep a good watch over the wealth. Those who follow him will have food and clothing, and will not go with him? Then I'm sorry, you guys drink the northwest wind with His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief!

As you can imagine, there is nothing, only Kornilov, who has an empty title, is completely unattractive, and basically not many people will follow him. In this case, the National Salvation and Revolutionary Committee did not give money, so Lao Ke could only be blinded.

Even, Kornilov thinks that he is the one who has reason to be angry, Nima, you don't give anything, how can Lao Tzu carry out the action? When it comes to the end, you will still beat a rake! If you provoke Lao Tzu, you will directly pick on it!

However, Kornilov's resentment Wrangel was not clear, he still thought that Kornilov was just shirking, just trying to make some money and then not doing anything, and suddenly Wrangel was also angry: "Your Excellency Commander-in-Chief, if you continue to push back like this, there is no need for us to continue to cooperate." Because there's no point in continuing to work together! My last warning is to mobilize your troops and march on Tsaritsyn! Otherwise, I notify the National Salvation Revolutionary Committee to revoke your appointment! ”

Kornilov was so hung that his nose was crooked, Nima, what are you talking about, remove Lao Tzu from his position, Ji Ao, in the end Lao Tzu is the commander-in-chief or you are the commander-in-chief!

Suddenly, the eyelids of the thing rolled, slammed the table, and said angrily: "I warn you once at the last time, General Wrangel, pay attention to who you are talking to!" ”

It seems that Kornilov's warning is a bit of a strong outsider? That's right, at this time, Kornilov was still a foreign powerhouse, and if Denikin didn't buy his account now, he would be lame, and if he fell out with the National Salvation Revolutionary Committee again, it would be tantamount to self-destruction.

How could Kornilov do such a stupid thing, but Wrangel was really unkind just now, if he didn't fight back, then it was very likely that the other party would see through it. Therefore, as a last resort, he could only use this weak and powerless way to fight back.

Of course, Wrangel's state was not much better than that of Kornilov, after all, it was the National Salvation Revolutionary Committee that was not unkind and did not act according to the agreement. If he really angered Kornilov and broke up, it would not be the result he wanted.

How to describe it? Wrangel and Kornilov can be said to be afraid of both wolves, and the worst result is that the two sides can only compromise again.

"Your Excellency Commander-in-Chief, my attitude just now is indeed not good. I apologize to you! Wrangel said "sincerely". But he also has to stick to his principles: "But there's a reason for that. We must go to war immediately, if you don't respond to the Czech Legion right away, our uprising will fail! For Russia's sake, let's act first! ”

Kornilov can't pour out the bitter water in his stomach, his grievances! Nima, you think I don't want to carry out the operation, you think I'd like to stay in this hellish place and drink the northwest wind, brother. I can't help myself!

Kornilov thought about it, and for the sake of the future, he could only go to Denikin with this old face, "Anton, you heard General Wrangel's request. Now, you can only do the work of the army, let the soldiers overcome the difficulties as much as possible, all for Russia! ”

When Kornilov said this, Wrangel next to him was taken aback. All this time, he didn't take Denikin too seriously. Thought that this guy was nothing more than Kornilov's henchman, nothing more than a staff officer.

And now it seems. It doesn't seem like that at all! It seems that the one who really had influence on Kornilov's army, who could command it, was Denikin! It seems that Denikin has completely put Kornilov in the air!

Otherwise, Kornilov didn't need to speak to Denikin in a pleading tone at all, he only needed an order to make Denikin obediently obey!

The thought that Denikin was the real master of Kornilov's forces made Wrangel sweat behind his back. Such a mistake is simply fatal! If this is the case, then there is no point in putting more pressure on Kornilov. If you don't do Denikin's job, everything is in vain!

Thinking back to the meeting with Kornilov at the beginning, and recalling Denikin's resolute opposition at that time, Wrangel could see beads of sweat on his head. He must immediately report this discovery to the Revolutionary Committee for National Salvation, and Kornilov must adopt a completely different attitude!

At this moment, Wrangel thought a lot and thought far ahead, and after gaining insight into the real relationship between Kornilov and Denikin, he despised Kornilov more and more. I feel that it doesn't cost much to make this goods succumb, and I still have to negotiate with them before losing this goods, I really don't know if this guy is too thick-skinned, or if he is a two hundred and five.

In this case, Wrangel immediately said decisively: "Your Excellency Commander-in-Chief, since General Denikin has objections to the battle plan and has no interest in saving Russia, then there is no point in us continuing to stay here. Please leave with me and go to a place where you can really make a difference! ”

Kornilov was a little embarrassed, he heard it, Wrangel had fully understood his embarrassing situation, and even sent him a new invitation, so to say yes or not to agree?

After hesitating for a moment, Kornilov quickly figured it out, he couldn't agree to this invitation, but if he did, he would have to be at the mercy of the National Salvation Revolutionary Committee, and he would really become a puppet. This was not what Kornilov wanted. And staying here, although Denikin completely set him up, the degree of freedom is still quite high, and as long as he has funds, he has no chance of turning the tables!

But thinking about it doesn't mean that Kornilov will immediately refuse, the guy feels that the current situation is an opportunity for him, and he also knows where his value to Denikin is. If he leaves, Denikin's appeal here will be greatly reduced. He could have used this to put pressure on Denikin and somewhat restore some of his authority.

It can only be said that Kornilov's calculations are good, but Denikin is not a fool, he will neither let Kornilov go, nor will he give this thing a chance to make a comeback.

I saw Denikin raise his eyelids and say to Wrangel very calmly: "It's funny, where is the commander-in-chief going, and when it will be the turn of the junior officers to decide." General Wrangel, your hand is too long and too wide! ”

As he spoke, he pouted at the adjutant beside him: "Take Your Excellency the Commander-in-Chief down to rest, and I will continue to negotiate with General Wrangel!" ”

As soon as these words came out, both Wrangel and Kornilov changed their faces, and both of them understood that Denikin was going to draw his salary from the bottom of the kettle, and this was the rhythm of putting Kornilov under house arrest!

Kornilov was so angry, he was about to say something, but as soon as Denikin's adjutant waved, four guards rushed up, surrounded him and Wrangel, and were about to escort him out.

"Anton, what do you mean by that?" Kornilov roared.

Denikin smiled indifferently, "It's not interesting, I just think you need to rest for the time being, and I'll be in charge of the leadership of the troops!" As he spoke, he glanced at the guards, and under the escort of the bayonet, the enraged Kornilov was escorted out of the city.

When Kornilov had completely disappeared, Denikin glanced back at Wrangel and said contemptuously: "Now, the fool who stirred up the situation has been solved. We can talk about it openly! ”

Wrangel glanced at Denikin, took a deep breath and said, "In this case, I don't think we have anything to talk about!" ”

"Really?" Denikin snorted and sneered, "Then you can get out of here now, General Wrangel...... But I warn you, don't think I'm foolish like that fool, and tell those fools of the National Salvation Revolutionary Committee that I won't cooperate with them if there is no actual assistance, and that the assistance will not be implemented immediately! (To be continued......)

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