"Considering the international conference that will be held in Tehran later, I would rather you go there in person," said Comrade Stalin. "I don't believe in the abilities of the people below, and there are always people who think about stealing, rape, and skiing. ."

Speaking of this, he leaned forward, put a hand on the coffee table, and said in a more serious tone: "Yes, Victor, you need to visit yourself and hold the work over there in your hands. We can't allow the British. The continued expansion of influence with the Americans in Iran is a major threat to the security of the alliance."

"I see, Comrade Stalin," Victor nodded and said on this issue without an excuse for refusal. "However, before going to Iran, I need the support of the People’s Committee for National Defense, at least for certain key points. At that time, I hope to get support from the garrison."

Comrade Stalin agreed with his idea and said: "I will raise this issue at a meeting of the People’s Committee of National Defense. You can consider placing you a post in the General Political Department. After you come back from Iran, I will remove it. Lose."

"Then when should I leave?" Victor thought for a while, then asked again.

"You can rest for a few days first, and wait..." Comrade Stalin turned his head and glanced toward the desk. It is estimated that he wanted to see the desk calendar on the desk, but in this position, he can't see it now. Desk calendar.

"Go on board for three days," he said, turning around again, "you can go there in three days. I think that by then, the issue of the position of the General Political Department should be resolved."

"Then these three days, I have just arranged your travel safety and security work," Victor took the opportunity to turn the topic to the main task of his tour. "This time I went to the Caucasus and found some problems. I also need to visit the Caucasus. The committee department makes some deployments."

"Oh, what's the problem?" Comrade Stalin asked with a frown.

Victor did not answer directly. He took out the little notebook that had been used up from his pocket, flipped to the page he needed to find, and said: "For this tour, I set out from Moscow and took the train all the way south. Nineteen days..."

According to the records made in the logbook, Victor briefly introduced the inspections in the past half a month and explained the corresponding security strategies he plans to adopt in some special areas.

Although he had said briefly, it still took nearly an hour before and after.

Nor can I blame Victor for being long-winded. After all, he has done a real job. Since he has done his job, he must always let the leader know about it. Otherwise, wouldn't all his strength be used in the shadow of the dark lantern?

In addition, his inspection work is, after all, closely related to Comrade Stalin's travel safety. Therefore, Comrade Stalin himself is also very concerned. If he doesn't say it in place, I am afraid that Comrade Stalin will think that his work is not meticulous enough.

During Victor’s report and inspection work, Poskrebeshev came twice, and each time he talked at the door. Although he didn’t say anything, Victor knew that the people outside were waiting for Comrade Stalin to go out. Participate in the celebration.

However, Comrade Stalin obviously didn’t care much about someone waiting for him outside. He listened to the report very carefully. After Victor finished talking, he even picked out a few questions and asked them in detail. When Lotov and Voroshilov came to the office in person, he finished asking questions.

"Then, Comrade Stalin, if you have no opinion on these plans, I will hold a meeting in the committee department tomorrow to arrange related specific work." Now that Molotov and Voroshilov are here, Victor also It's not good to continue sitting on the sofa, he asked tentatively when Comrade Stalin got up.

"Yes," Comrade Stalin nodded in approval and said, "Remember to send the minutes of the meeting after the meeting."

"Yes!" Victor replied, buckled the military cap he was holding on top of his head, saluted Comrade Stalin, and turned to leave.

"Wait a minute," Comrade Stalin stopped him, but did not speak to him. Instead, he turned to Poskrebeshev and said, "Comrade Viktor Viktorovich, as a representative of the People’s Committee of National Security, will also participate in today’s celebration. Activities, you arrange a place for him."

When he said these words, not only was Victor stunned, but Poskrebshev was also obviously stunned. However, the big secret comrade’s mood adjusted quickly, and he quickly reacted and said: "With Victor The level of comrades allows him to stand among Comrade Alexei Innokentyevich and Comrade Sergey Matviyevich as a general who made special contributions to the Battle of Kursk. To participate in today’s celebration."

Alexei Inokentievich refers to Antonov, currently serving as the first deputy chief of the general staff, while Sergei Matvievich refers to Shtemenko, he now holds the post of head of the operations department of the General Staff.

The battle plan for the Battle of Kursk was personally formulated by Shtemenko, who took over the post of the first deputy head of the operations department of the General Staff Headquarters in March. Before that, Comrade Stalin did not trust him. Therefore, the General Staff Headquarters Warfare There were three combat plans submitted by the Ministry, which were submitted by three deputy directors of the combat department, including Shtemenko.

According to Comrade Stalin's thinking at the time, whoever should pass the plan can take over Antonov's post and become the head of the war department.

Štemenko’s plan was formulated within seven days and was the first to be submitted. Comrade Stalin directly adopted this combat plan after looking through it, and he did not read the remaining two plans.

As a result, Stjemenko gained the trust of Comrade Stalin, and a month later, formally succeeded Antonov as the head of the operations department of the General Staff.

To be honest, Victor doesn’t think he is eligible to participate in this celebration. When he entered the building just now, he took a cursory look. There were only four Politburo members who attended the celebration today, including Comrade Stalin, and Molotov, Voroshilov and Molotov. After that, there were the organization committee members including Malinkov, the secretary of the Secretariat in Moscow, and the Central Committee members.

Furthermore, military generals including Zhukov, Vasilievsky, Antonov, Štemenko, etc., others, such as Serov and Beria, did not appear, so As a result, where is his place on the stage?

However, since Comrade Stalin gave him the order to attend the celebration, he could not turn his head and leave, and could only go downstairs with Comrade Stalin.

Victor didn’t like this opportunity to participate in the celebration and climb into Lenin’s tomb, because he was not qualified enough. It’s not necessarily a good thing to get there. At least it’s easy to attract the jealousy of others and to interact with some inexplicable people. proudce conflict.

No need to go far, just talk about Comrade Serov. He is now attending the celebration with Comrade Stalin and going to Lenin's tomb. Then what will Comrade Serov think when he looks back? What's more, there is a meeting in Tehran. With these factors mixed in, will Comrade Serov think that he has challenged his position?

These questions are hard to say.

As for Victor, he couldn't ask Comrade Serov to explain, otherwise, the other party would think that he had a plan to challenge, no matter whether he had such an idea or not, and he could only describe it more and more darkly.

Therefore, once a person embarks on an official career, he is really involuntary, and it has nothing to do with the level of the position.

Coming out of the building, Comrade Stalin did not say hello to the people waiting in front of the building. He took the lead and walked straight to the direction of the Savior Tower. It seemed that he was planning to go out from the palace gate of the Savior Tower. Then turn north and go to Lenin's Tomb.

Victor followed Poskrebeshev and walked to Antonov and Stemenko. Poskrebeshev talked to the two in a low voice, and put Victor between them. This would be Where he stood after ascending to Lenin's tomb.

Victor guessed that after reaching Lenin’s tomb, Comrade Stalin, Voroshilov, Molotov, Kalinin, Vasilevsky, Zhukov, and others would definitely stand in the first row. The location closest to the outer edge of the viewing platform.

As for the second row, it includes Malinkov, Mikoyan, and members of the Organization Bureau and the Central Committee.

As for Victor himself, he should be standing in the third row. This position on the viewing platform is equivalent to a chicken rib, because standing on the red square, you can't see who is standing in this position. At most, half of it is exposed. Face.

Of course, this ranking is not for those standing on the red square. For ordinary people, this ranking is meaningless. People who really care about this sort do not need to go to the observatory. They naturally have a balance in their hearts, and everyone can weigh it out.

Following the back of a group of people, within three or four minutes of walking, he walked to the gate of the palace under the tower of the savior. Victor hid his thoughts and did not pay attention to the surrounding environment until he heard the earth-shaking shouts. Suddenly woke up from contemplation.

"Long live Comrade Stalin!"

"Ula..."

When Comrade Stalin appeared in a white navy uniform and appeared at the gate of the palace, a enthusiastic cheer broke out on the red square, which suppressed the sound of music played in the tweeter.

Just from the cheers, you can hear how enthusiastic the people gathered on the red square at this time.

Victor looked up at the back of the crowd, only to see red flags waving back and forth in the sky, waves of cheers swept in like tides.