229 Divorce
Ufa, the city near the Ural Mountains, in the most luxurious office of the city hall, Savenkov was furious and threw his cup hard.
"That bastard said so!"
The man standing in front of him also had a bitter look on his face and opened his mouth, "That's what Peter said in the telegram. Denikin said that without funds, food, and without support for his weapons and equipment, he will not cooperate with us in the operation!"
Savenkov slapped the table hatefully and said angrily: "Who did he think he is! Dare to threaten me!" When he said this, he suddenly glared at Alexeyev in front of him: "When you went to meet Kornilov before, didn't you say that everything was in control? Can you just use a little bit of profit to get rid of that fool? Now! That's how you are in control!"
Alexeyev's old face turned red. When Flanger informed him of the latest situation, he knew it was not good. His previous judgment made a huge mistake, but he did not realize that Kornilov had been undermined by Denikin. If he had known that Kornilov was just a fool, how could he have come up with that idea!
Thinking of this, Alexeyev hated Denikin to death. You bastard, you said you were the masters of the family! Then I would discuss it with Kornilov. What are the conditions you can do? His grandmother, you are so good. At this critical moment, what are your intentions!
However, no matter how angry he is, Alexeyev will not be lost in his mind by anger. For the sake of his current plan, he can only give in vain.
"The situation is extremely urgent now!" Alexeyev sighed, "We need Kornilov to stand up. We need his sign!"
Before he could finish speaking, Savinkov glared at him again, "You mean. We can only compromise with that bastard!"
Alexeyev was stunned. To be honest, he really had this meaning and had to give Denikin some benefits. That thing was not as easy as Kornilov. If he did not meet his requirements, the big thing would not be done!
"I tell you, this is absolutely impossible!" Savengov refused without waiting for him to express his inner thoughts, and the rejection was still so firm and decisive: "Go and tell that bastard Denikin, don't think that Kornilov can threaten us to submit if he is under house arrest! If I don't like this, isn't it just a Kornilov? Isn't it just that brand? I don't want it anymore! I don't believe it anymore, and if I lack a Kornilov, I can't do anything!"
Arikseyev was shocked. Although he also hated Denikin's approach and did not like Kornilov. However, he knew clearly how powerful Kornilov was. To be honest, a considerable number of the old officers who were waiting and watching bought Kornilov's accounts rather than the accounts of the National Rescue Revolutionary Committee.
The old Russian soldiers did not have much favorable feelings for the Social Revolutionary Party, the Mensheviks, and even the Cadets. A considerable number of them felt that they were disrupting Russia and allowing Russia to reach the current situation. None of the above parties played a good role.
They unanimously believed that politicians were too weak and too indulged in the troublemakers below. The only one who could save Russia was the hero with powerful hands. They all longed for a dominant and action-oriented person to solve Russia's problems. In the eyes of old soldiers, only Kornilov, who represented the military power. Not only did the old Russian officers think so, but also the major gangsters of the Allies. The big gangsters agreed that only Kornilov could save the situation.
It is these two points that determine that Kornilov does have a significant political role at this stage. Whoever can control him will be able to overthrow the Bolsheviks with one call.
Arikseev knew very clearly that neither the old military officers at home nor the big hooligans abroad were optimistic about the power of the Russian political party. Because everything after the February Revolution did show that neither the Social Revolutionary Party, the Cadets nor the Mensheviks had the ability to govern. How could the big hooligans bet on the A Dou who could not afford it?
Although the gangsters are verbally cheering the National Rescue Revolutionary Committee and acting as if you rise up, we will support us vigorously as long as you rise up. But in fact, even Alexeyev saw that this so-called support is verbally, and it is a blank check at all. In the fashionable words of later generations, it is a "zero-swipe card" type of support.
In this case, Alexeyev believed that if you want to obtain real money from the gangsters of the Allied Powers, you must find a puppet that the gangsters admire and put it outside to support the venue - British cows, French chickens, Japanese devils, have you seen that Kornilov is the commander-in-chief and the person you admire. You have activated this canvas according to your wishes, and you have nothing to say? Aid and other things should be in place!
It is also very sad to say. Counter-revolutionary also has counter-revolutionary bitterness! The Social Revolutionary Party, the Constitutional Democratic Party, and the Mensheviks had great political influence in Russia, but they did not have the support of military power. They were in a very similar situation to Father Sun at that time, and they were even worse than Father Sun. After all, Father Sun still had some support from foreign friends. And these guys had nothing else except a mouth that could shout slogans.
So, when he heard that Savengkov was not willing to be defeated by Kornilov and Denikin, he was about to do it alone. Alexeyev was shocked. What would he do is to commit suicide. How could he rebel without an army? Savengkov, Mr. Sa, don’t be angry for a while, okay!
Unfortunately, Savengkov did not have the sobering understanding of Arikseev. As the Czech Legion rose in Donetsk and the verbal guarantees of the Allies, he inevitably had an illusion that I was already in the hope of everyone, and it didn't matter whether I wanted Kornilov or not. And it might be better if I didn't want that idiot, and it might be better if I saved the goods to jump out to grab the cake.
I can only say that Savenkov is too naive. Yes, the Czech Legion has indeed rebelled and has a great reputation. But the question is, does this have something to do with you and the National Rescue Revolutionary Committee?
To be honest, it was not the Committee for the Rescue of the Czech Legion that really instigated the rebellion of the Czech Legion, but the Allies. Without the promise of the Allies, would the Czech Legion have the courage to rebel?
To be more polite, the Czech Legion probably won’t buy the account of the National Rescue Revolutionary Committee. The only one who can command them is the Allies. In this case, what’s the awesome thing about the National Rescue Revolutionary Committee? It really treats itself as a personal figure!
"You need to say nothing, I have decided!" Savenkov stopped Alexeyev without any explanation and said firmly: "Kornilov, Denikin was just a clown in the jumping bell, and they would have failed the last time. If we hadn't opened the net, they would have been finished long ago. Now they were given a chance to atone for their sins, and they were shaking. Hum, what's the matter! I just want them to know that without them, we could overthrow the Bolsheviks!"
Savengkov never thought that he would regret this stupid decision for life. When the Russian civil war ended, when the Bolsheviks won a great victory and he was locked in Peter Paul's prison waiting for execution. On that day, he really regretted it. If it weren't for his stubbornness, he wouldn't have collapsed so quickly. At least he could have been tossing for two or three years like in history...
However, there is no regret medicine in this world. Anyway, when Denikin learned about Savengov's decision, he was also a little surprised and was also a little lucky that early showdown was indeed beneficial, at least he got rid of a pig teammate.
That's right, according to Denikin's idea, he didn't plan to show off so quickly, after all, his strength is still very weak. There are still some benefits to cooperating with the National Rescue and Revolutionary Committee. Take a step back and say, even if you want to show off, you have to wait until you get some benefits before showing off.
But now, in addition to Kornilov's short title, the other party was ready to be slacked off. Not only was it slacked off, but these guys were also preparing his troops to get the chestnut from the fire. This made Denikin unable to bear it, so he decided to open the skylight and say something.
Originally, he had hoped that Savengkov and others would have some brains and knew the importance of Kornilov's existence, and he would have a little help. In fact, Denikin was not greedy. He just wanted to get some food, some weapons, ammunition and funds, and the quantity was not required. The reason for his tough attitude was that he asked for a lot of prices.
In Denikin's view, if Savengov was a qualified politician, he would not refuse directly, but instead paid back the money. Everyone bargained back and forth, and then Savengov had a little idea and he agreed.
Okay, now it's good. If they don't want to bid him directly, they don't bargain at all, and refuse directly. What does this mean? It means that Savenkov and the National Rescue Revolutionary Committee did not take Kornilov seriously at all! It means that they didn't understand the situation at all!
After his previous failure, Denikin understood how terrible the Pig teammates should be. Now Savengov is a Pig teammate. It is also a good thing to let the opponent draw a line on his own initiative. Of course, there are also adverse effects, such as Flanger will take his Cossack cavalry away.
"General Denikin, since you do not obey the orders of the National Rescue and Revolutionary Committee, there is no need for my troops to stay here!"
When he said this, Flanger was also quite frustrated. Without Kornilov's interference in the past two days, he had a deep bargain with Denikin. Although he still disliked this bastard. However, Flanger had to admit that Denikin was smarter and more intelligent than Kornilov. If he could obey the orders of the Committee on Saving the Country and Rescue the Revolution, the great cause of restoring the country would be successful.
Unfortunately, they broke up in the end. Without Kornilov's influence and Denikin's troops, there was no chance of winning at all when attacking Chalizin as planned. Without taking Chalizin, they would not be able to communicate with Ufa, which would make the battle in the southern part of Ukraine and the lower reaches of the Don River even more difficult.
Wrangel was very sorry, but he had to take his troops away. According to Savenkov's latest instructions, he would take his troops to Rostov and prepare to cooperate with the Czech army and some friendly forces to capture the place.
Flanger left, and Denikin knew that he had to make a choice, and in the tent, he held a combat meeting: "According to my estimate, Luhansk will become the focus of the battlefield. Whether it is the Bolsheviks or the Czech Legion, whoever can take Luhansk first will gain the initiative on the battlefield..."
A leader couldn't wait to say, "Then let's go to Luhansk immediately!"
It should be said that his idea makes sense. The Czech legion is crowded and powerful. It would be safest to meet with them. As long as everyone can be united, the Bolsheviks will not be able to talk easily. This will be safe enough!
However, when we went to Luhansk, Denikin disagreed with this suggestion. He had a completely different view: "On the contrary, going to Luhansk now is more dangerous! If Flanger's troops are still there, we will go to Luhansk together, that would make sense. We have more than 10,000 people together, plus the Czech army and friendly forces of the uprising. We can gather at least 10,000 troops, and there is no problem with the Bolsheviks, but..."
Denikin paused and sneered, "But, you have seen just now that Flanger's troops were heading south, and they were heading towards Rostov. What does this mean?"
Denikin's subordinates were stunned and asked in confusion: "What does it mean?"
Denikin sneered: "It shows that the Czech Legion and our friendly forces have plans to seize Rostov. When the troops were already very tight, the Czech Legion did not concentrate all its strength to attack Luhansk, but instead divided the troops. This is an extremely dangerous approach... Once the capture of Rostov is not smooth, once the Bolsheviks react quickly, the little force of the Czech Legion is not enough to fight the Bolsheviks in Luhansk!"
Denikin's words were loud and loud. Anyway, the people on the scene were frightened by him. Of course, Denikin's speech was indeed reasonable. The most correct way for the Czech Legion should be to concentrate troops and hold them together. This is also possible to fight with the Red Army. But they divided the troops, which was to actively disperse their strength. As a result, they were likely to be defeated by each one.
Why did the Czech Legion make such a treacherous move? There is a reason. As mentioned earlier, there are objections to the issue of combat goals, whether it is the White Army, the National Rescue Revolutionary Committee, or the Czech Legion. Some want to fight to the decisive battle, some want to develop eastward, and they can only make compromises after arguing, that is, to seize Luhansk first.
It should be said that seizing Luhansk is a good move, but the problem is that the rebels feel that it is not safe to capture Luhansk alone! Why do you say that? It is obvious to look at the map. Rostov and Luhansk are one in the south and one in the north, just like two gates, which are bridgeheads guarding Ukraine. If these two traffic lines are cut off, 100,000 rebels will be trapped in Donetsk.
Capturing Luhansk is equivalent to opening a door, but if the Red Army forces come over, Luhansk will inevitably be attacked first. Once it cannot stand it, the rebels will be in a very dangerous situation and can only retreat to Donetsk. Capturing Rostov is equivalent to opening two doors. Even if the rebels fail in Luhansk, they can still escape eastward through Rostov.
In order to ensure a way out, the rebels decided to attack Luhansk and Rostov at the same time. As long as they took down these two cities, they would ensure that there would be no worries - at least they could escape east!
Moreover, the rebels also believed that they had time to take Luhansk and Rostov at the same time, because the main force of the Red Army was still in the direction of Moscow, and it was more than a thousand kilometers away from Luhansk. When they arrived, Luhansk had been defeated long ago. What's more, the rebels judged that the Red Army would not come to Luhansk directly, but would press on Kharkov. After all, the strategic significance there was greater and there was no need to be lost.
In short, the rebels' ideas are more conservative. After all, the main force is the Czechs! After all, they are foreign friends, and it is not realistic to expect them to sacrifice their lives for the interests of Russia. For the Czechs, preserving their strength as much as possible is the best strategy. If they all fight, what else can they use to liberate their nation?
And Denikin saw through all this. For him, if he did not divide his troops, he would be willing to go to Luhansk and join the large army. After all, it would be safer to go to Luhansk. Once he divided his troops, he would probably be in danger of burning his hands. It would be better to stay in the lower reaches of the Don River to fight guerrillas and act on the camera.
Of course, there is another more important reason why Denikin is unwilling to go to Luhansk - he has already had a falling out with Savengkov, and he has too few people on hand. When he goes to Luhansk, he is likely to be annexed by other forces.
Moreover, his most important bargaining chip, Kornilov has a good relationship with the Allies. Once Kornilov takes the lead with the Allies, under the pressure of the Czech Legion, that guy will definitely be able to restore his freedom. How can he do anything about Denikin?
I'm afraid that after Kornilov resumed his freedom, the first person he had to deal with was Denikin! Let's put it this way, before Kornilov turned against him, Denikin did not refuse to try his luck with Luhansk. Now, if he was killed, he would not dare to join the Czech Legion. It was nothing more, it was too dangerous.
"If we don't go to Luhansk, then we have to do something, right?"
Faced with the questions raised by his subordinates, Denikin did not say that he was confident, but made detailed plans. He suddenly pointed to the map and said domineeringly: "Let's go to Chalijin!"
"What!"
Denikin's subordinates were so shocked that their eyes were about to fall out. Go to Chalijin? Are you wrong? Just our people, isn't that meat buns beat dogs? And haven't you always opposed going to Chalijin before?
"Hehe!" Denikin laughed mysteriously and asked back, "Who told you that I'm going to attack Chalijin?"
PS: Bow to thank Comrade Shan Xuexue and Comrade Tudou for instant killing!
Chapter completed!