After seeing off Trotsky, Stalin thought for a while and then picked up the phone and called Dzerzhinsky. After explaining a few words, he hung up the phone. [ ] After that, he walked by the window and looked at Moscow at dusk and the west.

The setting sun turns the entire Kremlin into a golden color, which is extremely beautiful.

A few days later, Khachevsky and Timoshenko were specially released, but this did not mean that they were completely cleared of their charges, but that they were temporarily incorporated into the newly formed Eastward Front headquarters in the name of advisers under the orders of the Supreme Soviet.

Dedicate one's crime and make meritorious service.

"Comrade Trotsky, thank you for your upright words. Without you, I'm afraid we would all be..." On the day he was released from prison, Trotsky, who had returned to work and served as the commander of the Eastern Front, personally went to pick up Kazakhstan.

Chevsky and Timoshenko, and helped them arrange accommodation and a change of clothes. After the change was completed, the generals, who had regained their former glory a little, expressed their sincere gratitude.

"You don't need to thank me. If you want to thank me, just thank Comrade Stalin. If it weren't for his efforts to bring order to things, I wouldn't be like you." Trotsky corrected them and said seriously, while looking slightly to the side.

One glance.

Trotsky was followed by two guards. These two guards were the backbone of the Central Guard that Stalin specially transferred from the Central Guard because he cared about the comfort of his comrades. Of course, as for what the real intention was, Trotsky's ability was not

It is hard to guess that when he said this, Khachevsky and Timoshenko immediately understood and quickly changed their words to sing praises for Comrade Stalin's wisdom.

After talking nonsense, everyone sat down. Trotsky told them about the current situation and the situation they were facing. Since Russia will enter spring in late March, there is not much time left before the cold winter passes.

Now, when spring replaces winter, both the Soviet government and the orthodox government of the Russian Empire in the east will launch a new round of battles against each other. This will be an important battle that determines the struggle for power between the two sides. Once the Soviet government is here

Failure in this battle will inevitably shake the Soviet dominance. And if the Russian Imperial Government forces are defeated, it will also completely eliminate the opponent's effective forces, thus completely changing the balance of strength between the two sides.

Therefore, no matter from which aspect, 1921 is the year that determines the fate of Russia. No matter who loses or wins between the two major military groups, it will bring great changes to Russia and even the entire world.

"This is the current situation. How do you think this battle should be fought?"

Khachevsky and Timoshenko frowned and thought for a while, and finally Khachevsky spoke first: "The liberation of the Serov area is very beneficial to the upcoming battle, but it is also one of our

Weaknesses. From a geographical point of view, Serov is in the middle. It is connected with the Siberian Railway. Although the White Army has withdrawn from this area, it does not mean that they do not value Serov. On the contrary, I feel that after the battle began, the White Army

We will inevitably use the railway line to mobilize troops from the east to continue attacking the Serov area to avoid the possibility of being divided by our army."

"I agree with this point of view." Timoshenko nodded and said: "Serov's situation is very complicated and cannot be viewed simply from the fact that it is now in our hands. From the current point of view, we have an advantage in terrain, but it does not mean that we have an advantage.

will turn into a disadvantage. What's more, according to intelligence, Serov's garrison's proposal to withdraw northward was requested by our old friend the Baron from the puppet government. With the beginning of spring, the enemy's material transportation will resume unimpeded, and when they slow down

When the anger comes, it is very likely to come back."

Both Khachevsky and Timoshenko are very experienced commanders, and they have rich experience in fighting each other. In addition, their strategic vision is also one of the best in the Red Army, and they often look at problems differently from others.

Different, you can see the essence of the problem in some unnoticed places.

Of course, they did not say some things, but that does not mean that Trotsky did not understand. As the top generals of the Soviet Union, the information they received was far more accurate and realistic than that of the grassroots. Although Moscow is now full of people advocating heroic Serov's deeds.

But what happened, the three people sitting here all understood.

Yes, Serov returned to the hands of the Soviets, but the price was also heavy. Due to reasons on both sides, Serov almost became a hell on earth. The number of deaths throughout the winter has been uncountable. Moreover, because of the two abandonments of the Red Army, the original hatred of Russia

The people of the imperial orthodox government were even more hostile to the Soviet government. Because at least during the occupation of the Russian Imperial Government, these people could still have something to eat and a place to rest.

Therefore, Serov's liberation was actually achieved at the expense of the common people. In addition, for this reason, Serov's mass base has been almost completely destroyed. Even the underground party cadres who organized Serov's resistance are extremely hated by the local people.

, it is an impossible task to rely on the people to fight a people's war again.

The orthodox government of the Russian Empire deployed westward and attacked in three directions: north, center, and south. There was not much difference in the strength of the two sides. Although the Red Army had an indestructible spiritual will and belief, when it came to equipment, it was the Russian Empire.

The government troops, or the White Bandits as the Red Army calls them, are more sophisticated.

Serov's liberation had both advantages and disadvantages. On the surface, it led to the bankruptcy of the opponent's westward strategic plan, but it also caused Serov's troops to gather northward, thereby strengthening the enemy's strength in the north. In this case, it was very difficult for the eastward front to attack.

However, neither Trotsky nor Khachevsky nor Timoshenko were sure of defeating the enemies of Vorkuta. After all, the shadow of the Siberian Battle still hung over their heads. For the baron, a cunning and difficult person,

It is better not to touch the chewing opponent if possible.

"You mean... Tyumen?" Trotsky thought for a while and asked.

"Yes, in view of the difficulties in all aspects, we need to concentrate our efforts on attacking one enemy to ensure victory. Therefore, I suggest that Tyumen be the primary goal and completely eliminate the enemies in the south first!" Timoshenko nodded and stood up.

Walk to the map on the wall, take the baton and point at Tyumen in the southern region.

"The White Bandit troops were divided into three groups. Originally, Serov's troops maneuvered in the center, and with the protection of the two wings of Vorkuta and Tyumen, they still had a good strategy. But now the situation has changed. Serov has been liberated. Instead of

It is better for us to attack the much weaker Denikin before we attack the tough one in Vorkuta."

"Speak specifically of your thoughts." Trotsky said solemnly, looking at the map.

Nodding, Timoshenko said: "Denikin's army is relatively weak compared to the enemies of Vorkuta, but it poses a greater threat to our Soviet. Since the establishment of the Soviet, Denikin's White Army has not been willing to give up.

failed, and even once gathered strength to attack Moscow, but in the end we were beaten by our extremely heroic Red Army soldiers and fled in panic. Later, due to tactical mistakes and some reasons unknown to us, Denikin led

He led the remaining troops to escape from the encirclement. In the next year, this cunning enemy hid his traces, attempted to make a comeback, and gathered a large number of stubborn reactionary forces to continue to undermine our revolutionary achievements. After many encirclement and suppression campaigns, he took advantage of the terrain to get away with it.

He escaped, and then took advantage of the strategic shift of our Red Army to suddenly move north and occupy the Tyumen area. If we don’t fight such a reactionary, who will we fight?”

"Comrade Timoshenko said it well! I think so too!" Khachevsky stood up and said, "But I would like to add a few words to what Comrade Timoshenko just said."

Seeing Trotsky nodding to him, Khachevsky said: "In addition to the reasons stated by Comrade Timoshenko for attacking Denikin, I would like to add three points. First: Denikin's Ministry and Volk

The enemies in Kuta are different. Although they all belong to the other side's so-called defense forces, their equipment and training are far inferior to those in Vorkuta. Second: Denikin is active in the south and is a thorn in our side. Get rid of him.

This will allow us to completely control the southern region. Third: Denikin is nominally the top military commander of the army of the puppet government, but in fact there are many contradictions within the White Army. No one wants Denikin to formally control the so-called National Defense Force of the White Army.

Opportunity. This can be seen from why the garrison in the Serov area withdrew to the north instead of the south. So when we attack Denikin, the White Army will probably sit back and ignore it, or passively rescue. This will help us

Destroying the enemy brings excellent opportunities."

"After Denikin is eliminated, we will turn around and deal with the enemies of Vorkuta, in order to achieve the purpose of concentrating all our strength to defeat them individually, isn't it?" After Khachevsky finished speaking, Trots

Ji asked additionally.

"Yes, Comrade Trotsky."

Trotsky stood up slowly, walked to the map and looked at it carefully for a long time before finally making a decision: "Okay! I decided to attack Denikin first, and Serov's troops will not move for the time being to prevent the enemies in the north. The troops of the eastward marching front will be concentrated.

Use your troops to cut off the enemy's retreat in Tyumen, and then eat Denikin in one go!"

After saying this, Trotsky clenched his fist and smashed it on the map, as if Denikin's troops were smashed to pieces by his punch.

Next, Trotsky asked Khachevsky and Timoshenko to formulate a plan as soon as possible based on this tactical concept, and notify the Supreme Soviet to obtain Stalin's approval. At the same time, the results of this negotiation will also be submitted to the Supreme Soviet in written form.

Comrade Stalin put it on record. After all this was taken care of, Trotsky personally sent Khachevsky and Timoshenko away.

"Comrade Trotsky, take care of yourself!"

"Take care, too!" When they left, the three shook hands one by one. Khachevsky and Timoshenko said meaningful words. Trotsky nodded slightly and told them with his eyes that he understood. (Unfinished)
Chapter completed!