Age of Rebirth

Molotov couldn't hold back his anger anymore. He simply despised this muscular guy who didn't know what danger he was facing. No wonder, Marshal Petroshilov, the chief of the general staff, once said to himself However, "Rokossovsky, apart from his loyalty to the leader, is useless. He is barely a commander of an infantry regiment!"

"Comrade Rokossovsky, please face the reality soberly!" Molotov said bluntly, "Hundreds of thousands of elite German troops are located on the west side of the Ural Mountains, not far from Kurgan. It’s more than a day’s journey, and although the security forces have not heard the news of the German army’s approach, who can guarantee that the Germans will not attack?”

"Let me ask you, based on the newly defeated army of more than [-] people, no heavy equipment, and only enough food for a few days, once the Germans attack, what will you use to resist? How much strategic maneuvering space does West Siberia have? In such a severe winter, how many days can we fight in the wild?"

"The conspiracy of the Chinese Tang Qiuli, you don't understand politics, if the Chinese want us to perish, there is no need to do anything, as long as the border is sealed tightly, when the Germans come, we are still desperate, now, Tang Qiuli Inviting Comrade Stalin to meet in Tomsk is obviously another purpose, and no matter what his purpose is, it is an opportunity for us who are on the verge of extinction!" "I will not consider the safety of Comrade Stalin ? But this is the only way out now! It’s better than sitting still!”

"The only way out? It is to send Comrade Stalin, the great leader of the Soviet people, into the trap of the Chinese!"

"Trap? Comrade Rokossovsky, I would like to hear what kind of trap the Chinese have?"

Whoops, General Molotov and General Rokossovsky quarreled suddenly.The voice was so loud that it almost knocked down the roof, and the guards standing guard outside were terrified when they heard it.I'm afraid there will be a fight inside.

"Stop arguing!" After a long time, Stalin seemed to notice.My left and right arms were arguing, but surprisingly they didn't get angry, but said calmly, but the majesty in the tone still remained, and immediately, the two people who were blushing from the quarrel immediately fainted, and sat down embarrassingly.

"Don't argue. Comrade Molotov is right. For us now, Tang Qiuli's invitation is also an opportunity!" Stalin said quietly, "I already feel that going to Tomsk to talk to that Chinese Meet!"

"Comrade Stalin, you..." General Rokossovsky stared at him, trying to dissuade him.In Stalin's eyes, there was a desperate and stubborn light, "I will take Comrade Molotov to Tomsk, and you, Comrade Rokossovsky, will serve as comrades during the departure of Comrade Molotov and I." Temporary commander of the Supreme Command. Responsible for all Kurgan troops and government agencies, I will issue a written order. Pass on your appointment!"

"Also, Comrade Rokossovsky. You must pay close attention to the movements of the Germans on the west side of the Ural Mountains. Once the Germans launch an offensive, immediately withdraw from Kurgan. Do everything possible to preserve our strength. As long as we get through this In the severe winter, there is a solution!"

"Most importantly, if Comrade Molotov and I have not returned after three days, it means that we have been detained in Tomsk by Tang Qiuli, and you will immediately lead the troops to transfer to Central Asia. , disperse the troops among the local tribal armed forces, the Cheka has a secret organization there, you can contact them, as long as we stand firm, we still have a chance to make a comeback!”…

"When it is confirmed that Comrade Molotov and I have been killed by the Chinese, then the future Soviet government will be handed over to you to lead and infiltrate our power into China's Xinjiang area. Sheng Shicai, the supervisor of the border defense, has contact with us, contact him through our country's consulate in Dihua, you can take refuge in him, rely on his power, and make a comeback!"

"Sheng Shicai is an official of the national government, but he is very ambitious. He intends to start a new life in Xinjiang. You might as well incorporate the entire army into his army. It doesn't matter if you change face, Rokosov Comrade Ski, the future of the Soviet Union is entrusted to you!"

Stalin's tone was calm, he wrung his fingers, and spoke in detail with rare patience. Regarding the future of the Soviet government-in-exile, it meant arranging future affairs.

General Rokossovsky’s tears came down. Comrade Stalin’s words were clearly explaining his funeral. He had already prepared for the worst. The fate of many soldiers and the Soviet government is ecstasy again, and even, in his heart, there is some hope that the leader should not come back again. The emotions of sadness and joy are intertwined, making him want to cry and laugh, contradictory To the extreme complex mood!

More than two hours later, two light two-seater reconnaissance planes landed on the flat snow outside Kurgan City under the guidance of several piles of fire. Escorted by several guards, they braved the flying snow and howling wind to board the reconnaissance plane. Then, the reconnaissance plane glides on the snow, soars into the sky, and disappears into the night sky!

The news of Stalin and Molotov going to Tomsk was strictly kept secret from all Soviet officers and soldiers, as well as government officials, except for General Rokossovsky, the deputy chief of staff who acted as the supreme leader. In addition, probably a few personal guards around Stalin knew that the leader had left Kurgan, but they still had no idea where he went!

This is also Stalin's sophistication. He was afraid that this would shake the morale of the army. If the news of his departure from Kurgan was learned by the soldiers who had already been defeated, their morale was fluctuating, and their future was at a loss, it might cause a big war. Consequences of fleeing?

Siberia, Tomsk City, in the temporary headquarters of the Eastern Finger Army, Liu Tiehan smiled and said to Tang Qiuli: "Master, Stalin really dared to come, I admire his courage a little bit!"

"Where is the courage?" Tang Qiuli corrected with a smile, "He is at the end of the road, and he is here to fight his fate! Brother Tiehan, Stalin will arrive in about two hours. Let's boil a pot of wine and get some Small dishes, eat and wait! You also accompany me to meet this Soviet leader who is like a bereaved dog!"

"Happy to accompany you!" Liu Tiehan laughed loudly, "Guard, tell the cooking team to get some appetizers! It's a pity that Yu Guanghan is not here, so he stayed at the Fengtian headquarters. I see that you have the intention of sitting on the Diaoyutai and waiting for the big fish to take the bait!"

More than two hours later, three light reconnaissance planes braved the wind and snow and landed on the snow-covered runway of the field airport outside Tomsk. Stalin, who was pale, was helped out of the cockpit. A lieutenant colonel said: "Mr. Stalin, our teacher is waiting for you, let's go there immediately!" Several cars entered the city.

The leader of the Soviet Union, who was at the end of his life, looked exhausted, worried, fearful, and apprehensive. In addition, he was flying in a reconnaissance plane for the first time in the dark night, braving the snow all over the sky, for fear that an accident would happen accidentally. Destruction, what he needs most now is to sleep peacefully, but it is obviously unrealistic, that Chinese is waiting for him!

In a spacious room, warm as spring, Stalin and Tang Qiuli, old rivals who had fought many times, finally met. Stalin was still very observant. There were two Chinese generals in the room. He could tell at a glance that the young General, it must be Tang Qiuli who made me hate him to the bone, mainly because of the difference in temperament.

Both of them have been known for a long time, and they are opponents who have fought many times, but they have never met each other. In Stalin's view, this Chinese who caused a lot of wind and rain in the Far East and made him suffer repeatedly is surprisingly young and heroic. The elegant temperament and the iron-blooded atmosphere of the soldier are perfectly blended together. The gleam in the eyes and the calm demeanor make people dare not underestimate it!

"This is a formidable opponent!" thought Stalin to himself.

Tang Qiuli was disappointed with Stalin. In later generations, he had seen many photos of him, but compared with the person in front of him, there was a big difference. First of all, his stature was definitely not tall, and he was even taller than himself. He is short, his eyes are not that sharp, his face is pale, and his expression is tired. He is completely an old man who has entered the frailty of his life.

This is the former Red Soviet Empire, the supreme ruler, the head of the behemoth that made European and American powers sleepless after World War II. Stalin, who once delivered a classic speech at the Red Square military parade in Moscow, has a thick black beard. It's the same as the one in the photo, except for that, it doesn't match the impression in my head at all, mainly because of temperament and spirit!

Seeing the two people looking at each other, Molotov and Tang Qiuli were old acquaintances, and hurriedly introduced: "Dear General Tang, this is Comrade Stalin, the supreme leader of our Soviet Union! This is the Vice Chairman of the Military Commission of the Republic of China Government General Tang Qiuli!"

The lieutenant colonel who served as the special envoy acted as an interpreter and translated Molotov's words. Tang Qiuli said politely: "Originally, Mr. Stalin came all the way from Kurgan and should rest for one night. I have plenty of time. But does Mr. Stalin have time to waste?"

"Let's get straight to the point. The main purpose of inviting Mr. Stalin to Tomsk this time is to sign some treaties with the Soviet government!" After speaking, Tang Qiuli waved his hand, and a staff officer took down a stack of documents, "This is the agreement Text, Mr. Stalin and Mr. Molotov, let’s look at the specific content first!”