Years of the Republic of China 1913

After sending Trotsky away, Stalin thought for a while, picked up the phone and called Dzerzhinsky, and hung up after explaining a few words.Afterwards, he walked by and looked at Moscow at dusk. The setting sun in the west rendered the entire Kremlin a golden yellow, which was more beautiful.

A few days later, Khachevsky and Timoshenko were released by special release, but it did not mean that they were completely cleared of their charges, but that they were temporarily incorporated into the newly formed East Front Army Command under the order of the Supreme Soviet. Take the crime and make meritorious deeds.

"Comrade Trotsky, thank you for your righteous words. Without you, I'm afraid we would have..." On the day he was released from prison, Trotsky, who had resumed work and served as the commander of the Eastward Front Army, went to pick up Kazakhstan in person. Chevsky and Timoshenko, and helped them arrange accommodation and a change of clothes.After changing and washing, the generals who regained their former spirit a little expressed their sincere thanks.

"You don't have to thank me. If you want to thank Comrade Stalin, if it wasn't for him to set things right, I wouldn't be the same as you." Trotsky corrected their words and said very seriously, while looking slightly to the side. glance.

There were two guards following Trotsky. These two guards were the backbones that Stalin specially selected from the Central Guard because he cared about the comfort of his comrades.Of course, as for what the real intention is, it is not difficult to guess with Trotsky's ability. When he said this, Khachevsky and Timoshenko immediately understood, and quickly changed their words to sing praises for Comrade Stalin's wisdom. . [

After talking nonsense, everyone sat down.Trotsky told them about the current situation and the situation they were facing.Since Russia will enter spring in late March, that is, there is not much time before the cold winter. When spring replaces winter, both the Soviet government and the orthodox government of the Russian Empire in the east will launch a new round of war against each other. Battle, this will be an important battle that will determine the struggle for power between the two sides.Once the Soviet government fails in this battle, it will inevitably shake the Soviet's ruling power.And if the Russian Imperial government forces are repulsed, it will also completely wipe out the opponent's effective forces, thus completely changing the balance of strength between the two sides.

So, from that perspective.The year 1921 was a year that would determine the fate of Russia. The two major military blocs, the East and the West, would bring great changes to Russia and even the entire world, regardless of who would win.

"This is the current situation. How do you think this battle should be fought?"

Khachevsky and Timoshenko frowned and thought for a while, and finally Khachevsky spoke first: "The liberation of the Serov region is very beneficial to the upcoming battle, but it is also one of our Weaknesses. Geographically, Serov is in the middle. It is connected with the Siberian Railway. Although the White Bandit Army has withdrawn from this area, it does not mean that they do not pay attention to Serov. On the contrary, I think that after the battle began, the White Bandit Army It is inevitable to use the railway line to mobilize troops from the east to continue attacking the Serov area, so as to avoid the possibility of being divided by our army."

"I also agree with this point of view." Timoshenko nodded and said: "The situation of Serov is very complicated, and we cannot simply look at it from the fact that it is now in our hands. From the current point of view, we have an advantage in terrain, but it does not mean that we have an advantage It will turn into a disadvantage. Moreover, according to intelligence, the suggestion of Serov’s garrison to withdraw to the north was requested by our old friend, His Excellency the Baron, to the puppet government. With the beginning of spring, the enemy’s material transportation will resume unimpeded, and wait until they slow down Get angry. Likely to make a comeback.”

Both Khachevsky and Timoshenko are very experienced commanders, and they also have rich experience in fighting each other.In addition, the strategic vision of the two of them is also one of the best in the Red Army. They often look at problems differently from others, and they can see the essence of problems in some unnoticed places.

Of course, they didn't say some things, which doesn't mean Trotsky didn't understand.As the top generals of the Soviet Union, the information they received was far more accurate and realistic than that of the grassroots.Although now Moscow is full of deeds advocating the heroic Serov.But what was going on, the three people sitting here all understood.

Yes, Serov returned to the hands of the Soviet, but the price was also heavy.Due to the reasons of both sides, Serov has almost become a hell on earth, the death toll throughout the winter has been unable to be counted, and because of the two abandonment of the Red Army, the people who originally hated the orthodox government of the Russian Empire became more hostile to the Soviet government.Because at least during the occupation of the Russian imperial government forces, these ordinary people can still have a bite to eat and a shelter.

Therefore, Serov's liberation was actually achieved at the expense of the common people.Also for this reason.Serov's popular base has been almost completely destroyed.Even the underground party cadres who organized Serov's rebellion were hated by the local people. It is impossible to rely on the people to fight a people's war.

The orthodox government of the Russian Empire deployed westward and attacked in three directions: north, center, and south. There was not much difference in the strength of the two sides. Although the Red Army had an indestructible spiritual will and belief, in terms of equipment, it was the Russian Empire. The government army, which is what the Red Army called the white bandits, was more sophisticated.

Serov's liberation has both advantages and disadvantages. On the surface, it led to the bankruptcy of the opponent's westward strategic deployment, but it also allowed Serov's troops to gather northward, thereby strengthening the strength of the enemy in the north.Under such circumstances, it was very difficult for the Eastward Front Army to attack. Neither Trotsky nor Khachevsky and Timoshenko were sure to defeat the enemies of Vorkuta.After all, the shadow of the Battle of Siberia still loomed over their heads. For the Baron, a cunning and difficult opponent, it was best not to touch him.

"You mean...Tyumen?" Trotsky asked after thinking for a while.

"Yes, in view of the difficulties in all aspects, we need to concentrate our efforts on attacking one enemy to ensure victory. Therefore, I suggest that Tyumen be the primary goal, and the enemy in the south should be completely wiped out first!" Timoshenko nodded, and he stood up Go to the map on the wall, hold the baton and click on Qiumen in the southern region.

"The white bandits were divided into three groups. Originally, Serov's troops were maneuvering in the center, and Vorkuta and Tyumen's two wings were protected. From a tactical point of view, there is still a set. But now the situation has changed. Serov has been liberated. Instead of It would be better for us to attack the much weaker Denikin first if we go to chew on the hard bone of Vorkuta."

"Tell me specifically what you think." Trotsky looked at the map and said solemnly.

Nodding, Timoshenko said: "Denikin's army is relatively weak compared to Vorkuta's enemies, but it poses a greater threat to our Soviet. Since the establishment of the Soviet, Denikin's White Bandit Army has not been reconciled. Failed, and even once gathered strength to fight to Moscow, but in the end we were beaten by our heroic Red Army soldiers and fled in embarrassment. Later, due to tactical mistakes and some reasons unknown to us, Denikin took led the remnants to escape from the encirclement. In the next year, this cunning enemy hid his tracks, attempted to make a comeback, gathered a large number of stubborn reactionary forces, and continued to destroy our revolutionary achievements. After many encirclements, he used the terrain to get away with it escaped, and then took advantage of the strategic shift of our Red Army to suddenly go north and occupy the Tyumen region, such a reactionary, who else would he fight?"

"Comrade Timoshenko is right! I think so too!" Khachevsky stood up and said, "However, I would like to add a few words to what Comrade Timoshenko said just now."

Seeing Trotsky nod to him, Khachevsky said: "In addition to the reasons Comrade Timoshenko said for beating Denikin, I would like to add three points. First: Denikin's Ministry and Wall The enemies in Kuta are different. Although they all belong to the ranks of the so-called national defense forces of the other side, they are far inferior to the enemies in Vorkuta in terms of equipment and training. Second: Denikin is active everywhere in the south. It can allow us to completely control the southern region. Third: Denikin is nominally the highest military officer of the army of the puppet government, but in fact there are many internal contradictions in the White Bandit Army. No one wants Denikin to have formal control over the so-called National Defense Force Opportunity. This can be seen from why the garrison in the Serov area retreats to the north and not to the south. So when we fight Denikin, the White Army is likely to sit idly by or passively rescue. This is for us Destroying the enemy presents an excellent opportunity."

"After Denikin is eliminated, we will turn around and deal with the enemies of Vorkuta, so as to achieve the goal of concentrating all our forces to defeat them one by one, isn't that right?" After Khachevsky finished speaking, Trotz Ki asked a supplementary question. [

"Yes, Comrade Trotsky."

Trotsky stood up slowly, walked to the map and carefully looked at it for a long time and finally made a decision: "Okay! I decided to attack Denikin first, and Serov's troops will not move for the time being to prevent the enemy in the north. Concentrate on the eastward front Cut off the enemy's retreat in Tyumen, and then eat Denikin in one go!"

After finishing speaking, Trotsky clenched his fist and slammed it on the map, as if Denikin had been smashed to pieces by his punch.

Next, Trotsky asked Khachevsky and Timoshenko to formulate a plan as soon as possible with this tactical concept, and informed the Supreme Soviet to obtain Stalin's approval.At the same time, the results of this negotiation will also be submitted to Comrade Stalin in the form of written records for the record. After handling all this, Trotsky personally sent Kachevsky and Timoshenko to leave.

"Comrade Trotsky, take care!"

"Take care too!" When leaving, the three shook hands one by one. Khachevsky and Timoshenko said something meaningful. Trotsky nodded slightly and told them with his eyes that he understood. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to the starting point to vote, monthly pass, your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users, please go to read.)