Chapter 841 Struggle Strategy (5600 Votes Plus Additional Content)

After Molotov finished his speech, everyone here couldn't help but heave a sigh of relief, and a feeling of relief suddenly surged in their hearts. Comrade Molotov was worthy of being a veteran Bolshevik revolutionary and politician. His speech was lofty, to the point, and applied flexibly. Leninist thought: Change the serious line issue of war and peace, which is related to the overall situation and fundamentals, and the survival and development of the party, into a strategic issue that is flexible, adaptable to changes, and does not damage the image of the party. It also adds the prefix - economic ** **** The struggle strategy was collectively discussed, fully formulated, and personally approved by Comrade Stalin. This immediately sets the tone and meaning of the meeting, allowing everyone to speak without worry.

Everyone knows that the line issue is a life-and-death class struggle, and making mistakes may lead to death; the strategy issue is at best a contradiction among the people, a difference in specific methods based on the same goal and direction, and the comrades who make mistakes are at most Even if the ability is not good enough, the awareness is not high, and the vision is not enough, it can be overcome by a few criticisms and self-examination.

Don’t comrades like Zhukov who were rescued from the execution ground of counterrevolutionaries also oppose the correctness and necessity of counterrevolutionaries? At most, it is just a few whispers in private that are amplified, used by a small group of careerists, and wronged by some comrades - just like a few sunspots on the brilliant sun. After visiting Central Asia this time and witnessing national separatist and independent forces, he came to reflect: "...I feel that my political consciousness is low, my party spirit is not cultivated enough, I am not fully aware of the disguise and ferocity of the enemy, and I am not aware of the importance of suppressing counterrevolutionaries. It is long-term and arduous, and it is a sign of political naivety. In the future, we must further strengthen our study, and ask Comrade Stalin for more help, criticism, and education..." The review telegram fully verified Comrade Stalin's foresight and preparedness for rainy days.

Did Comrade Stalin criticize him based on the review telegram? No! Not only did he not, he also praised Zhukov several times for this matter, saying that he had "a good harvest both military and political, with great progress and rapid improvement!" Now that Molotov is in tune, everyone can speak freely. If he makes a mistake, he will do something wrong in the future. Comrade Stalin would certainly not hold on to criticism and self-criticism.

The atmosphere began to liven up, and the dull scene just now was swept away. First of all, everyone fully affirmed that Comrade Stalin's decision to risk everything and give it a go was correct and wise. Now the situation in Central Asia and the Caspian Sea has improved! Secondly, I believe that from the overall perspective of the war, the enemy is strong and we are weak, and we must have the consciousness to persist in a long-term struggle, and then say that peace can be negotiated. This is not begging, it is fought, and at best it is a truce! Finally, he insisted that the armistice did not mean surrender to the fascists and Mensheviks. It was just another strategy for the long-term struggle. In the future, the masses could be further mobilized, further support could be sought from fraternal parties and people in other countries, and more forces could be gathered for another counterattack.

A bunch of Communist Party committee members have elaborated this strategy many times. Everyone’s speech angle and wording are different, but the central idea is basically the same: give up when things are good, conserve strength, wait for the opportunity, and fight for a long time. .

Stalin's close comrade-in-arms and veteran Marshal Voroshilov said: "While we are wary of German fascism, we must also be aware of the sinister intentions of U.S. imperialism that is determined to destroy itself. Why do they repeatedly hope that we and the Germans will Fighting to the death? Even sending protection money to Japan, we want to use the last bit of energy of the party and the country to fight the Germans. If we look at the problem this way, it will be much more comprehensive and profound. …

Now the United States has got rid of the former Vice President Wallace, who advocated cooperation between the United States and the Soviet Union, and replaced it with the new Vice President Truman. This man was a former senator. When the Great Patriotic War just broke out, he made a public statement: "What if Germany is better than the Soviet Union?" If the Soviet Union is stronger, we should help the Soviet Union; but if the Soviet Union is dominant, then we should help Germany and try to let them kill as much as possible, although I have always been unwilling to see Hitler win under any circumstances. ’ (Published in the New York Times on June 24, 1941) Although these words were later retracted due to pressure from all parties, the true motivation behind them is clear at a glance. This man is now the vice president. Judging from Roosevelt's poor health, he is likely to be the next president. In addition, according to Comrade Military Attache, there has always been an Un-American Committee in the U.S. Congress, and its anti-Bolshevik mentality is well known. U.S. imperialism is very likely to reach a peace with the Germans that sells out the Soviet power, which we must guard against. "

Since Voroshilov was in charge of US aid supplies, his understanding of the international situation was second only to Molotov's. What he said was reasonable and reasonable, and everyone nodded.

When everyone had almost expressed their opinions, attention focused on Stalin, waiting for Comrade General Secretary to "scientifically grasp, comprehensively summarize, highly summarize, form the crystallization of collective wisdom" and implement it as the guiding principle for all work of the party and the country.

"All comrades have just expressed their opinions and expounded very good opinions on the suggestions put forward by the front-line commanders represented by Comrade Zhukov, in a highly responsible attitude towards the party, the country and the people. I think they are all very good." It makes sense. Until now, the war has started, and we have demonstrated our tenacious struggle and unyielding spirit on all fronts and carried out epic struggles. The vast majority of the people and Red Army commanders and fighters have withstood the test, making it difficult for the enemy to completely eliminate and Only after conquering us did we propose peace talks. This opportunity was not given to us by the Germans. It was obtained by us with our blood and lives, and our tenacious fighting will and perseverance in the past three years. We must have the confidence to persist for a long time." He glanced majestically at everyone, "As comrades mentioned, war or peace is just a form of struggle and has no decisive significance. Our struggle against German fascists and Menshevik gangs can be freely switched between these two forms. Which one We will adopt whichever form is more beneficial and easier to achieve results - this is the essence of Leninism that adheres to principles and is flexible."

"Based on everyone's opinions and the actual situation of the current struggle, I think it is worthwhile to negotiate a comprehensive armistice with the German army after the end of this battle, and strive to reach an agreement at the turn of spring and summer. The conditions for the armistice negotiations will be determined by the Communist Party after being reviewed by the Communist Party of China. For voting at the central plenary session, the conditions must be in line with the balance of power between the two sides, the battlefield situation, and the survival and development needs of the party and the country... If you have no opinions, I suggest a vote on this issue. Comrades who agree, please raise your hands..." Stalin said He was the first to raise his hands, and then everyone rushed to raise their hands - Comrade Stalin's opinion was unanimously adopted.

"Send a telegram to Zhukov and several frontline commanders and comrades, asking them to fight hard without any baggage in their hearts. The whole party and the people of the country are supporting him, and I believe he can bring us the best and most favorable conditions for an armistice!" Stalin told Vasilevsky, "Find a way to mobilize 2-3 Guards tank brigades and about 150,000 troops from the direction of Moscow to support him. The better he fights there, the less pressure we will have in the future!" "

After receiving the telegram from the rear, Zhukov also breathed a long sigh of relief. At least Comrade Stalin had now personally agreed to negotiate for peace, and stated that there would be a ceasefire at the turn of the spring and summer - this shows that Comrade Stalin was still very clear-headed and knew that it was over. Germany will launch a large-scale attack in May. If it does not seize the opportunity to make peace, it will suffer heavy losses. In addition, it also proposed to give itself another 450,000 reinforcements - 300,000 supporting troops on the southern front and 150,000 reserves drawn from the Moscow front. This made Germany He was also overjoyed. The number of troops belonging to the Central Asian Special Front now reached 1.4 million. With the cooperation of the three fronts on the southern front, he had almost all the troops he could fight with. He was grateful for Stalin's trust and felt that the burden on his shoulders was heavy.

Regarding the next step of the operation, Malinovsky had reminded him that the Caspian Sea was about to thaw, and it was necessary to prevent the German army from attacking the east coast of the Caspian Sea and cutting off his retreat. But in Zhukov's view, it didn't matter whether there was such a retreat. Is it possible to have enough troops to enter the Caucasus? Want to make it back safe and sound? it's out of the question! Even retreating cannot change the situation. They are the Soviets' last resort to give it a go - either win the battle and join forces with the three southern front armies and completely change the situation on the southern front, or the entire army is destroyed in the Caucasus. These troops can only advance, not retreat. , there is no other way, any compromise, wavering, hesitation is a taboo in the use of troops!

"Send a telegram to Comrade Chernyakhovsky, ordering the troops to take a short rest and then attack the Caucasus Pass with all their strength. Before March 20, they must occupy all the planned targets in the direction of Georgia and secure the access road to the Caucasus Pass. All Transcaucasus The Turkish army must be resolutely eliminated, and if necessary, they can adopt a posture of attacking the Turkish mainland to attract reinforcements from the other side. As for reinforcements and supplies..." Zhukov pondered for a moment, "After the Caspian Sea thaws, 100,000 people will be transferred from the east coast to him! The attacking group must show the courage and determination to break the boat and attack resolutely!”

"Isn't this unfair to Comrade Chernyakhovsky?" Andrei, a political commissar of the Central Asian Special Front Army, a veteran commissar of the Communist Party of China, and former secretary of the North Kazakh Border District Committee Le Andreevich Andreev asked, "Do I need to make a special trip to Baku to communicate with him?"

"I believe he will understand that this is the sacred duty entrusted to him by the party and the people! Moreover, he has been promoted to the rank of general and the title of Hero of the Soviet Union. As a leader of the young generation of Soviet soldiers, his future is infinitely bright. From now on It is almost certain that he will serve as marshal and enter the army. I believe he can defeat himself and the enemy! "

Almost at the same time, Marshal Manstein also issued a combat order: "The divisions on the southern front should end their rest period ahead of schedule, complete relevant combat preparations, and contain the enemy's offensive on the front line of Stalingrad, but do not act rashly before the enemy breaks through the Caucasus Mountains... …”