Chapter 247 Betrayed

Brezhnev became the general secretary because of his weakest character. Under Brezhnev's leadership, everyone lived in peace and harmony. Everyone had their own plans and made great use of General Secretary Brezhnev's policies, such as the most popular lifetime tenure system for cadres. The entire Soviet Union was thriving.

Now, with Brezhnev's death, the original balance was instantly broken. The top leaders in Moscow were divided into two factions. One faction wanted to continue Brezhnev's line, maintain the privileged interests of the ruling class, and control this huge empire to continue to enjoy their own privileges. The other faction knew that the country was in a certain crisis and must be reformed! If there was no reform, the huge empire would eventually fall apart!

Andropov, who had handled the Hungarian incident brilliantly, knew how powerful the people were. With the corruption of the Soviet ruling class, it had gradually become alienated from the people. If there was no reform, the Soviet Union would be abandoned by the people!

The great alliance cannot fall apart because of internal reasons! We must grasp the power of the Soviets and promote domestic reforms!

This is a silent battle, and it is also a battle that affects the Soviet Union's national destiny for the next fifty years! We cannot lose!

With such confidence, Andropov walked into the Vladimir Hall of the Kremlin. At this time, some of the people inside had already arrived, and the expressions on their faces were complicated.

Today's meeting will decide who will be the General Secretary of the Soviet Union, or it may be just the beginning of a grand war of words, or there will be bloodshed today, and someone may reach the end of his life here.

Looking at Andropov coming in, Sherbitsky encouraged himself. What was there to be afraid of? He came here today with a team of guards, who were in the next room. If Andropov wanted to be tough, he was not afraid! Moreover, there was a pistol in the briefcase, and he would take it out at the critical moment.

In short, first the civil and then the military, everything is ready!

"We mourn the death of our General Secretary Brezhnev." At this time, the person presiding over the meeting was Suslov. He sat there, looked at everyone who had gathered, and began to speak.

"Now, I propose that we observe three minutes of silence for the departed General Secretary Brezhnev. Although he is gone, we will continue along the revolutionary path he opened up, for our Soviets, and for the struggle to liberate all mankind," Suslov continued.

A moment of silence. Everyone stood up, bowed their heads, and began to mourn.

This is a good opening statement, following the path of General Secretary Brezhnev! A moment of silence for the General Secretary, what's next? There will definitely be doubts about the General Secretary's departure. The General Secretary's death is too strange! There must be something wrong, especially the fact that he strongly advocated that the General Secretary attend the military parade, which was the direct cause of the General Secretary's coma!

Suslov spoke first, pointing his gun at Andropov. Then, Chernenko and Sherbitsky himself would speak to denounce Andropov. Surely others would join in later, and today's meeting would turn into a criticism meeting against Andropov!

Sherbitsky kept deducing today's situation in his mind. There was no doubt that it was in his favor. It would be best if he could get rid of Andropov today!

"The moment of silence is over." Suslov said and asked everyone to sit down.

"Although the General Secretary has left us, his spirit will always guide us forward." Suslov continued: "Over the years, under the leadership of the General Secretary, our Soviet has achieved brilliant achievements. Especially this year, we have made a breakthrough in the Far East. We have successfully occupied the northern part of Hokkaido and won a victory over US imperialism!"

Why are you still talking about this? Let's quickly turn to the cause of the General Secretary's death! Shcherbitsky, who was standing by, began to feel a little anxious. Stop talking about useless things!

"At the same time, in order to better continue to develop our Soviets, we must have someone to take over the burden of the general secretary and lead our Soviets to move forward." Suslov continued: "Now, I want to mention such a person. He is deeply trusted by General Secretary Brezhnev. When the general secretary was alive, he repeatedly affirmed his work ability."

This is different from the routine we discussed with our side! Sherbitsky began to have a vague ominous premonition in his heart.

"Here, I would like to say a few words about a person who has been connected to us by the party's work for many years. I highly appreciate his modest spirit, humanitarianism and pragmatic qualities. He has experienced a long and glorious journey in the work of the Communist Youth League and the party. I value such people very much! Everyone should remember what Comrade Brezhnev said at the meeting last year, right?" Suslov said: "He worked diligently during the time of Comrade Stalin. During the time of Khrushchev, he participated in resisting Khrushchev's wrong line and safeguarded the justice of the Soviet Union. In the era of Comrade Brezhnev, he contributed his strength to the strength of the Soviet Union in his own position!"

Sherbitsky felt a buzz in his head. Damn it, he was betrayed! He was betrayed by Suslov! This guy had been bribed by Andropov!

"Everyone should know that this person is our Comrade Andropov. He is our new General Secretary chosen by Comrade Brezhnev!" Suslov continued.

"Yes, I agree with Secretary Suslov's opinion." Following Suslov, Gromyko spoke: "Comrade Andropov is the most capable person to lead our Soviet. He participated in the revolution in 1936. In the Great Patriotic War, he personally fought on the front line and participated in the guerrillas' battle against the German army. He also successfully handled the Hungarian incident and avoided our Soviet's passive position in the international arena. Over the years, he has used his actual actions to tell us that he is the guiding light of our Soviet and the most suitable candidate for our most respected general secretary!"

Gromyko's speech was obviously more inspiring. After all, he was a senior veteran. With his and Suslov's speeches, the main theme of today's meeting was determined.

"Yes, I also agree that Comrade Andropov should be our general secretary! Long live Comrade Andropov, long live the great Soviet!" Grishin, the first secretary of Moscow, followed.

Damn Suslov, damn Gromyko, why did they all side with Andropov! Sherbitsky felt a rumbling in his head, and he knew that today's situation was irreversible.