112 The Battle of the Hill (Part 2)
Whether Stalin was happy or unhappy, in this debate, he was just a small piece, just a tool for the mentor to throw out the nomination for Trotsky. All the so-called hopes are just wishful thinking.
Think about it, in this case, how could Lenin sincerely nominate Stalin as the leader of a real authority? Moreover, this real authority may greatly affect the political situation in Russia. Such an agency, Lenin would not hand it over to Stalin, Sverdlov, or even to their followers. Because no matter who it is handed over to, it can greatly strengthen one side, which is not in line with the purpose of the mentor to balance the mountain.
Unfortunately, Trotsky did not see this. He was too eager for quick success and was too worried that the mentor would further expand his influence. He did not see that Stalin was just a pawn. Even if he agreed to the nomination for Stalin, it was very likely that Lenin would repent immediately.
Unfortunately, he didn't see this, so he would not allow the mentors to control the institution in any case. When he had no suitable candidate, he could only find a way to ruin this matter.
"I personally believe that investigating and cracking down on counter-revolutionary forces in China is the responsibility of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection. Instead of letting other comrades work together, it is better to give the burden entirely to Comrade Felix... I personally think that it is most appropriate for him to integrate these three agencies and carry out unified actions..."
Trotsky's meaning is very clear. Of course, I can't get this position, so I can't let you Lenin get it. Derrens is basically the boss of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection. This matter itself is within his authority, and he is also one of the elders of the Politburo. If he takes over, Lenin will not be able to pick it up!
Of course, the key reason why Trotsky really gave the advantage to Derzhinsky with confidence was that the iron-faced man was fair in his work, and he was always neutral. He would not be biased towards either party, and at least he would not let Lenin take advantage of it.
There were whispers in the venue, and all his eyes were focused on Derrensky. To be honest, Derrensky did not feel good about this situation that was highly regarded. Even on the contrary, he was very dissatisfied with the situation in front of him!
That's right. He just was dissatisfied! Derrensky was not a fool. He could see clearly the open and secret struggle between Lenin and Trotsky, as well as the slap of the cold wind and light ghost fires. In his opinion, such internal struggle was completely meaningless, it was a manifestation of bureaucracy, and wasted time and life.
For a straightforward person like him, this situation really made him feel heartbroken, but the two people in the struggle represented the two largest forces in the party. He was not able to correct this mistake, so he could only remain silent and protest silently.
This was just a person who dissatisfied him. What really made him angry was Trotsky's proposal. The establishment of a special anti-counterfeiting agency seemed to reflect the central government's determination and importance to it. But Derrensky felt deeply offended. No matter what, his Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection were all ready-made institutions and could be competent for the anti-counterfeiting. But Trotsky forgot him and his subordinates from the beginning, and he was very strongly trying to reach his territory. No matter who it was, such behavior would be unacceptable!
In Derrensky's view, Trotsky's original intention to tinker with all this was to fight for power and profit, which made him very disgusted. Especially after being hit by Lenin, this guy saw that something was wrong and then took him out. Where is Derrens' basis? I am also a member of the Politburo and a member of the People's Internal Affairs. In terms of identity, Trotsky is at the same level as you, so what are you using me as a way to do this!
Therefore, the Iron-faced man was completely angered. In this situation, how could he take the initiative to speak out? Whether he agreed with or opposed Trotsky's nomination, it would only make him feel humiliated, so he simply remained silent.
Derrensky's silence was not Trotsky's expectation. Originally, he thought that I nominated you as an iron-faced man, but it gave you face and maintained the authority of your Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection. He had to agree with me no matter what he said, expressing his absolute ability and determination to provoke the courage to rebel. Even if you Derrensky thanked me, I should help you block Lenin's claws that stretched to your territory. Why do you have to say thank you?
This self-righteous attitude is deadly. Trotsky had forgotten at all. Without his initial proposal, there wouldn't be so many messy things. The anti-counterfeiting work was Derrensky's duty. He was going to be unsuccessful and then he wanted to sell a favor. There would be no such stupid person in the world, okay?
Derrensky didn't speak, and Trotsky was inexplicably unable to speak. Lenin was so happy to be laughed at. He originally wanted to directly propose his own candidate, but now Derrensky's temper is getting up, so he quickly put aside. This is not the time to tease the iron-faced man, if he angers him, the fun will be great.
For a moment, the atmosphere in the venue was very strange. Everyone looked at me and looked at you, staring at you, but the person in charge pretended to be mute. How would this happen?
Finally, when the atmosphere in the venue dropped to freezing point, Trotsky couldn't help it and asked, "Comrade Felix, do you have any opinions on my proposal?"
It should be said that at this time he realized that he was doing something bad, so his tone seemed a little lacking in confidence. On the other side, Derrensky was still angry, thinking to himself that Trotsky, you are really good! My silence already represents my attitude. Is it interesting that you are still asking unyieldingly?
But Trotsky asked him directly, and Derrensky couldn't help but answer. He said in a muffled voice: "I personally think that it is completely unnecessary to set up a new institution. The shelves of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the Ministry of Internal Affairs have just been built. We don't have so many people to establish a duplicate institution for the time being!"
This is simple and direct, and it named the core issue in one sentence. Trotsky immediately reacted. He offended the iron-faced man. Although the iron-faced man with a straightforward personality may not necessarily retaliate against him, he will slap him in the face in the face without explaining it clearly. This is also a thorn.
The problem is. This is not easy to say. He is the one who proposes to suggest the new organization. Now he can't swallow his proposal back, right? How can he step down?
Trotsky had no choice but to say: "The establishment of a new organization is not inconsistent with the original office. After all, this special agency is only temporary and special matters are handled. After the elimination of counter-revolutionaries, the mission of this organization will be completed. And if you are centrally allocated, it will inevitably allow seamless connection between the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the new organization. I believe this can carry out anti-counterfeiting work better and faster..."
But Derrensky still didn't buy it. He wanted to fool me with this trick? No way!
"I still think this is duplicate construction, and there is no need to establish so many duplicate institutions with similar powers. This is simply a direct manifestation of bureaucracy!"
This time it was Trotsky's turn to be unable to hold his face. He was pointed at the nose and scolded bureaucratism. Can he be cursed? Get angry. All his previous efforts are wasted and keep silent. This face has been swollen.
Just when he was in the most difficult situation, Lenin suddenly spoke: "I disagree with Comrade Felix's opinion. How can a crackdown on counter-revolutionaries be bureaucracy? If a new organization is bureaucracy, then when we face new situations in the future, when the functions of the existing government agencies cannot meet the needs, can we also establish a new organization? Because this is too bureaucratic!"
Lenin stood up and waved his hand heavily: "Bureau is a big basket. Some of our comrades throw everything in, regardless of scattering everything. They will randomly hold the hat of bureaucracy. This is not good! I think Comrade Trotsky just said that there is nothing wrong with establishing a temporary anti-counterfeiting agency. If the counter-revolution is eliminated, the agency will naturally disband. Where is the bureaucracy? On the contrary, I think this is a typical example of our party's opposition to bureaucracy. In the future, when facing new situations, we can completely learn from today's experience and establish temporary offices, and then they will be abolished naturally after the matter is done! This is very good!"
Derrensky was silent again. But this time he was passive. Now Trotsky and Lenin both clearly stated that he would establish a temporary anti-counterfeiting agency. If he continued to oppose at this time, it would be a provocation overestimating his abilities. Although he was upright, he was not stupid. Such a spearheaded bird would never get what he wanted. If he could not do it, it would be stupid.
However, some readers may find it strange, why did Lenin help Trotsky suddenly? It should be said that this is just a mistake in understanding. Lenin was not helping Trotsky speak, but maintaining his authority.
After all, when Trotsky first proposed to establish a new institution, the mentor did not object, and even competed to nominate Stalin. This means that the mentor supported Trotsky's opinion.
Now, Derrensky openly gave Trotsky the hat of bureaucracy. Then, if the initiator Trotsky was bureaucratic, the echoed mentor would not be bureaucratic? Therefore, the mentor would definitely not allow Derrensky to "point the point of criticism" and would inevitably maintain his authority.
This is just one thing. Secondly, why did Lenin support the establishment of such a new institution? The reason is very simple. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection are both in the hands of Derrensky, and the power of supervision is almost monopolized by iron-faced people. This situation is not a good thing. The inevitable mentors have to mix sand in it, and establishing a new institution with similar powers is undoubtedly the best way.
Therefore, after Lenin expressed his clear support, a temporary anti-counterfeiting agency must be established, but the problem seems to have returned to the starting point, who will the leader of this new agency belong to?
It is impossible for Stalin and Yuefei. If Derrensky gets on his horse, the mentor will be unhappy and will be tossing and struggling. It seems that the problem cannot be solved at all!
However, Lenin was best at solving such unsolvable problems. After the February Revolution, he ruled out interference and established the direction of the revolution. After the three-year civil war ended, he decisively put forward the new economic policy in the face of the withered Russia. It can be seen that the mentor was very smart and good at solving practical problems.
For example, now, he casually gave out the most suitable candidate: "I think Comrade Petrovsky of the Putilov factory is very suitable for this position... He is loyal to the revolution and sympathizes with the masses. The most important thing is that he is a very reliable working class and will never have any involvement with the bourgeois counter-revolutionaries..."
Petrovsky. This candidate is surprising. Of course, we must first explain that Petrovsky is not the soldier Petrovsky introduced earlier. This brother is much more awesome than his younger family. He belongs to the old revolutionary. Next year, at the Emergency Central Committee held in March 1918, he will be elected as an alternate Central Committee.
In fact, according to the historical process, after the victory of the October Revolution, the first People's Committee was established. This man should replace Likov, who had withdrawn from the Central Committee, as the People's Committee of the Internal Affairs, who is Derrensky's current position.
It was just because of the appearance of a certain immortal that history turned a corner. Kamenev, Zinoviev and Likov withdrew from the Central Committee early, and Likov's position was replaced by Derrensky. Now, he is the deputy of Derrensky.
So, why did Lenin nominate him as the leader of the new organization? The reason is very simple. As mentioned earlier, Stalin, Sverdlov, and Derrensky were not suitable. At least the mentors could not accept it. Therefore, the leaders of the new organization must not be strong members of the Central Committee or members of the Politburo, otherwise it would not be in line with the mentors' original intention of balancing the power within the party.
Petrovsky is just right. He is just a hardware worker in the Putilov factory. He does not have a strong foundation in the party and is the kind of person who cannot make trouble even if he is placed at a high position. Moreover, he is a grassroots worker and is relatively simple. He has not been involved in too much struggle between the top leaders in the party. He is completely an outsider. He can sit in this important position and can accept it from all the hills in the party and will not have any objections. Isn’t this good?
Lenin's method of solving the problem made Trotsky's eyes lit up, and even he had to admit that Petrovsky was the most suitable candidate. "I think Comrade Lenin's proposal is very good. Petrovsky is loyal and reliable, and is the most suitable candidate!"
Trotsky and Lenin both agreed. Things became very simple. Even if Stalin and Derzhinsky were dissatisfied, they had no choice but to be unable to twist their arms. Of course, Stalin was only regretful and disappointed, and Derzhinsky's losses were great. His powers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection were separated from him. Do you think he could be happy? But there was no way to be unhappy. This was a resolution made by the Central Committee, and he could only obey.
It should be said that when things have developed to this point, everyone should be happy. Slowly, don’t worry, things are not that simple. Although Petrovsky is the leader of the new organization and the official position, the anti-counterfeiting organization cannot have only one official position, right? You have to give him some deputy!
Don’t underestimate the role of these deputy. The Bolsheviks have a collective leadership system. Although the main position is the core, they must also build a team and form a party committee to conduct collective leadership. Incorporating their own people into this leadership collective has become the top priority for the mentor and Trotsky.
"It is not enough to have Comrade Petrovsky alone in the All-Russian Anti-Counterfeiting Committee," Lenin said the first time after establishing the name of the new organization, "Comrade Petrovsky should be equipped with a group of suitable assistants to assist him in his work. I nominate Comrade Shao Mianwu and Comrade Andre to join the Chika Party Committee!"
Lenin nominated two candidates in one breath, and these two candidates were also very interesting. Needless to say, is that Shao Wumian Stalin's best friend Tie Ge? He is second only to Stalin in the Caucasian Gang, and is a real number two person. From these two people mix sand into Chekka, it can be said that the tutor was good at it and was still balancing the power balance between Sverdlov and Stalin. I believe that no one among them would have any objection to this appointment.
Trotsky's reaction was not slow. Lenin proposed two candidates, and he followed closely and mentioned: "I think Comrade Lunacharsky is also suitable for this work. It is most appropriate for them to assist Comrade Petrovsky!"
From this we can see that there is really no one in Trotsky. Even Lunacharsky, who is engaged in education, has moved out, but there is no way. After all, Shao Mianwu is a real member of the Central Committee. Lenin's sand is too cruel. If Trotsky sent a member of the Central Committee to fight the ring, he would probably not be able to stop the situation.
Of course, Trotsky also had a tactful side. He did not propose two candidates at the same time. After all, he was not a tutor, and the tutor just now also saved him, so he must appreciate it.
The voting began soon, and there were five newly established party committees in Chika. In addition to Petrovsky and Trotsky and Lenin's nominees, Molotov was unexpectedly selected into the Chika.
"Chika's work should be carried out as soon as possible!" Lenin began to speak again, "I personally think that the most urgent task of Chika is to immediately carry out active actions against the counter-revolutionary forces in Moscow! I suggest that Comrade Andre will be responsible for this work!"
Chapter completed!