Chapter 242: Action Begins

Shelov? Andrei immediately became alert. Today, while shopping in the mall, he seemed to see a figure flash by, who looked very much like Shelov. Shelov's father that Andropov mentioned? Who was his father? I think I heard Ekaterina say it was General Tsvigon?

Yes, Semyon Tsvigon! Andrei suddenly remembered everything. This general was Brezhnev's brother-in-law, and was specially used to monitor Andropov! And in history, when Andropov wanted to succeed to the throne, the first person he killed was this guy who was in the way!

Now, this guy was actually killed by his own son? Father and son killing each other, what a tragedy! At this moment, Andre felt his eyelids twitching involuntarily. Could it be that history was rewritten by him again?

"I never thought that this person could do such a thing. He has failed the Party and the country in nurturing him for so many years." Andre sighed and said, "This matter is definitely not simple. Maybe someone is behind it. It would be great if we could find out the truth of the incident. We can't blame a good person, and we can't let any conspirators go!"

Andrei's eyes were fixed on Andropov. When their eyes met, Andrei saw praise in the other's eyes.

Andrei's view of the problem is very accurate! Now that we have taken action, we must do it quickly and decisively. Tsvigon has been killed, and his faction must be purged as soon as possible!

Tsvigun was planted by Brezhnev in the KGB to monitor him. He also planted a large number of people inside the KGB system. These people need to be eliminated!

In fact, such an action has already begun. The sentry at the door allowed Shelov, who was no longer a member of the KGB system, to enter freely. Otherwise, how could he see Shelov like a lapdog and let him in without any obstruction? Such a person has no principles and cannot stay in the KGB at all!

From sentries to most of the First Directorate, they must be eliminated! Andropov knew exactly how many people Tsvigon had planted in the KGB over the years. He had already prepared the butcher knife, and Tsvigon's death was just one of them!

If you want to completely control power, sometimes you have to play the good cop and sometimes you have to play the bad cop. When it’s time to wield the knife, you must never hesitate!

The power struggle at the top is so cruel that the losers end up in a miserable state. The last KGB chairman who wanted to be general secretary was Beria. He did not have the decisiveness, so his end was miserable.

Historically, Andropov waited until the old man Brezhnev died before he ascended to the position of General Secretary. But now, with Andrei's time travel, it is like a butterfly effect, stirring up great changes in history. Now, Andropov can't wait!

Killing Tsvigun was a signal, a signal that he wanted to seize power. But now, Brezhnev was still unconscious. He was in the hospital and his high blood pressure had recurred.

The aging Brezhnev, who had been the general secretary for so many years, had become rigid in his thinking. He could never have imagined that Andropov, whom he had always trusted the most, had begun to take action!

For the future of the Soviet Union, reforms must be carried out as soon as possible, and to carry out reforms, a determined person is needed to serve as General Secretary!

Andropov was determined to act for many reasons. He had cooperated very well with Ustinov in several operations. They drove Kirilenko away and suggested to Brezhnev to launch military operations in the Far East. Ustinov had come together with Andropov!

The support of the army is the greatest support, and with the support of Ustinov, Andropov is fully confident of taking that position.

Secondly, it is Andrei! Andrei has entered the Moscow Military District. Although it is only temporary, it has given Andropov full confidence. Andrei is the pillar of Andropov! Because he has completely controlled the 4th Tank Division!

In the past, Andropov would have hesitated to take action because he was not sure about the attitude of the Moscow Military Region. But now, Andrei has given him confidence!

In fact, Andrei was transferred to the Moscow Military District as a staff officer and was in charge of the reform of the 4th Tank Division. It was definitely not Ogarkov's decision. Without Ustinov's support, Andrei would not have been able to enter the army system from the commander of the Air Defense Force. At the same time, the unqualified officers and soldiers in the 4th Tank Division were forced to retire and transferred from other units to the 4th Tank Division. It was only after Ustinov explained the pros and cons to Brezhnev that he got the approval.

In short, the result satisfied Andropov. It can be said that the capable men transferred from the Far East were all under Andrei's control. Including the new division commander Tikhonov and other middle and high-level division commanders, they were all tank soldiers from the Far East. In this way, this force was completely under Andrei's control!

At that time, as long as he gave Andrei an order, Andrei would definitely accept it without hesitation! Because Andrei had mentioned twice that he hoped Andropov would become the general secretary, and he was a firm supporter!

After this round of replacement, the 4th Tank Division has become the most combat-effective force around Moscow. The other ones are just form troops.

"Andrei, how is the reorganization of the 4th Tank Division going?" Andropov asked Andrei, "The reform of the army is related to the improvement of combat effectiveness, so we must be cautious."

"Report to the Chairman, the 4th Tank Division has undergone a major personnel change, especially the battle-tested commander from the Far East, who has turned this tank division into a force capable of fighting tough battles." Andre said, "Whether it is fighting the U.S. Empire or maintaining domestic order, you can act immediately after receiving my order."

Andrei had made it very clear that this army now completely listened to him, and he was their direct superior! As for the military district...the senior officials in the Moscow Military District could not command this army at all, because this army needed to be converted into an information-based system, and those senior officials did not understand it at all!

"Well, Andrei, you did a good job." Andropov was very satisfied with Andrei's statement: "Our country now needs more young blood. This country is facing deep problems and must be reformed."