Chapter 227

With the death of Suslov, a fight for power has been quietly launched in the ZZ Bureau. Because Suslov is responsible for a lot of important party and state affairs all the year round, plus the advantages of qualifications and ability, he has always been the number two figure of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. At this time, general Bo's body began to appear a variety of problems. Therefore, the vacant position in ZZ bureau is particularly attractive.

At present, there are still 13 members in the ZZ Bureau, who are considering the future of the party and the country. The candidates in this position should have certain qualifications to serve the public, and also have certain ability to undertake Suslov's original work. From the existing members of ZZ Bureau, Chernenko and Andropov are undoubtedly the most suitable candidates.

But it's not a simple question which one of the two candidates will win or lose. In terms of ability, Andropov, who has been the chairman of the KGB for many years, is naturally better. However, his political position is inclined to reform, which reminds us of the original Khrushchev. Reform means that the interests of some people will be reduced and cancelled. Khrushchev did this in those years. What's the result... Ha ha!

Chernenko, on the other hand, has been highly praised by his cronies. For so many years, Chernenko has been the chief steward of the dneprovsk gang. Of course, he has no ability. He has worked in the field of party affairs and ideology for a long time, which can be said to be a professional counterpart. However, Chernenko has just been added to the Politburo, and he has not made any outstanding achievements in this position. If he is rashly promoted to the position of successor, I am afraid it will be difficult to convince the public.

The above tangles made it difficult for the 13 members of the ZZ bureau to make a final decision, and they were unable to reach a consensus. However, the work of state and party affairs in Suslov's hands can not be taken over, so the voting meeting will continue. In this small meeting room, almost everyone is frowning, weighing their own interests. This situation makes Mr. Bo feel headache.

Since Bo is always the supreme leader, he can not express any opinions in this vote, otherwise it will be against the spirit of collective voting. As candidates, Chernenko and Andropov are also inconvenient to participate. All they can do is to wait for the result silently. Although their faces are as usual, they have already had a big wave in their hearts.

The twelve members of the ZZ bureau who have the right to vote have no good way at the moment. The secret ballot has been held for two rounds. Each time it is 6-6. The two forces of reformers and conservatives are always equal. No one is willing to give way. It seems that the long voting will never end,

"Why don't we submit it to the Supreme Soviet Central Committee for a collective vote?" Romanov, a new member of the ZZ bureau last year and a senior official of the first city of Leningrad, suddenly raised his hand and suggested that he could not stand the dead atmosphere here.

"No, it's just a matter of division of labor within our ZZ Bureau. It's not up to the point of collective voting by the Supreme Soviet Central Committee!" Foreign minister gromico immediately raised his objection, and the scene fell into silence again.

"Why don't we ask the two comrades to talk about their views on the work of Mr. Su! After all, no matter who is in charge of Su Lao's work in the future, they have to pick up this heavy burden! I suggest that Chernenko first say that, after all, he has always been in charge of ideological work and has some working experience in this field! " Kihonov, chairman of the joint meeting of ministers, suddenly proposed that he deliberately emphasized Chernenko's work experience in ideology. For no other reason, just because he is also a member of the Dnieper petrovsk Gang, and for the common interests of all, he must help Chernenko take the position of Suslov.

Chernenko looked at gihonov with grateful eyes, then some eagerly glanced at the other members, hoping that someone would speak out in support of gihonov's proposal.

"Let's do it!" Andropov said suddenly. His approval surprised everyone. Jihonov's proposal just now was obviously ill intentioned. After all, Chernenko has rich experience in party affairs and ideology, and Andropov has no advantage in this.

Chernenko was excited when he heard someone praise him, but it was Andropov who agreed with him, which made Chernenko not know what the hell was going on.

Chernenko went to the rostrum and looked at all the members present. He knew that success or failure depended on it. After a little brewing, he began his speech: "comrades, I have some personal views on the future direction of our party's work in the field of ideology and propaganda. I'd like to share with you today. It's well known that in recent years, some of our neighboring countries have made great progress, Some so-called workers' movements broke out. They denied the superiority of the socialist system and lost their faith. Encouraged by some western countries, they began to oppose my cause and become enemies of our socialist camp. I think... "

Chernenko's eloquence is very good. What he said is well founded. He not only talked about the Solidarity trade union in Poland, but also talked about the domestic ideological situation in some other socialist camp countries. Everyone nodded and agreed. Even those who do not support him have to admit that Chernenko has unique views in this respect.

With the thought of applause, Chernenko stepped down from the platform. He signaled to Andropov that it was your turn. Andropov clapped and smiled, as if he didn't care.

Andropov stood up and walked to the podium. The meeting was quiet again. Everyone wanted to hear what Andropov had to say with kiernanko's Jinyu. After all, it was his duty to be responsible for security at home and abroad. As for ideology and propaganda, Andropov was a layman.

"What Comrade Chernenko said is very good, and it really reflects some problems. I also agree with some of his views. After listening to his introduction, I really feel that there is a feeling of being separated from each other. However, Chernenko attributed most of the reasons to the agitation of Western forces, but I do not fully agree with that. As we all know, our newspapers and radio stations have always been firmly in the hands of the party. Even if the Western hostile forces are working hard, their influence is limited. Comrades, shouldn't we look for reasons from ourselves? " Andropov said with great care, which puzzled all the people present. What was he doing.

"Last year's economic data has come out. I won't mention how bleak it is. Not only last year, but also the year before last. Our industry hasn't developed much for several years, and the agricultural output is getting worse year by year. I don't know if you have taken to the streets to see our stores. Everyday, people have to wait in a long line for an hour to buy the goods they need. What about our cadres? They can go to their own special stores to buy what they need, and some of them are even foreign luxury goods that we spend precious foreign exchange to buy. It can be said that our cadres and the masses are living two kinds of lives! "

Andropov's ruthless speech made all the people present sit on the needle and felt. They secretly looked at Mr. Bo's face. They were surprised. Mr. Bo's face had never been so ugly as it is today.