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Chapter 1567 Moscow Storm (First update, please subscribe)
Moscow, Lubyanka Square, formerly known as Dzerzhinsky Square. For decades, a statue of the iron-fisted Dzerzhinsky, the founder of the "Cheka", the predecessor of this machine, has stood here. Behind the square stands a dark gray and ochre building, known as the center of Moscow and the headquarters of the KGB.

On that day, a black "Zhiguli" car with a special pass drove into Lubyanka Square and drove into the former All-Russia Insurance Building. After the car stopped in the yard, the messenger immediately went upstairs.

Ten minutes later, before hanging up the phone, Shelepin said:

"Okay, I will report this news to the Kremlin personally, yes, I will report it personally, yes."

It was a call from the Lubyanka, and Shelepin had told Semichastny that he would report it himself because he needed a reminder.

This information is needed to remind Brezhnev and let him know the power he has in his hands.

As a participant in the positive change last year, although he was not the big winner, he also gained a lot. Not only did he further consolidate his position as a giant, but he also gathered around him a group of energetic, active and loyal people. Young people from the government to the military liked him. As a result, he promoted a large number of young confidants and further strengthened his power.

Of course, the most important department under his control is the KGB. After all, it controls everything in Moscow, including the Kremlin. For example, the security of the Kremlin is the responsibility of the Ninth Bureau.

Some people always need to be reminded at the right time.

After thinking for a while, Shelepin instructed his secretary:
"Prepare the car and go to the Kremlin."

After saying this, Shelepin got up and left, thinking to himself as the car drove towards the Kremlin.

"He needs to be reminded!"

Shelepin had this idea because that night, when Khrushchev was seeing off Khrushchev, he came over and shook hands with everyone. When he came to Shelepin, he said to him:

"They'll do the same to you, or worse..."

It was also from that time that Shelepin began to have a rift with Brezhnev, and he needed to remind the other party from time to time of the power he possessed.

"It's just a transition period of a few years..."

Shelepin was thinking this in his heart.

Brezhnev was just a transitional figure.

In Moscow and the republics, everyone thought so. People regarded Brezhnev as a weak, temporary leader, and the country needed a strong figure. Therefore, people believed that Brezhnev would have to give way to a stronger leader - Shelepin.

The same was Shelepin's view of Brezhnev.

In his view, Brezhnev was at best a provincial cadre, not the leader of a great country. He was simple-minded, unable to summarize two or three viewpoints, and had very little theoretical knowledge. All his speeches needed to be written in advance.

"Just be patient for a few more years!"

While Shelepin was thinking this, the ZIS car had already driven into the Kremlin. Soon, Shelepin entered Brezhnev's office. When Brezhnev saw Shelepin, he became very enthusiastic and said:
"Dear Shurik, why are you here at this time? What's the matter?"

"Yes, Ilyich, the KGB received intelligence from the United States,"

Why didn't Lubyanka come to report the intelligence the KGB obtained from the United States? When will it be your turn as a big shot to personally report such a small matter?
Brezhnev looked at Shelepin and immediately understood why. He was hitting him! So he said calmly:
"Really? What kind of information is it? Is it important?"

"Yes, Ilyich,"

Shelepin took out the report, handed it over, and said:
"Our informant in the Pentagon has obtained intelligence from the SEA that they plan to launch long-range strikes on the Ethiopian Free Army training camps and Ethiopian military factories. Ilyich, they are going to use Tomahawk missiles."

"How dare they do this!"

Brezhnev picked up the report with some excitement and said:
"Don't they know that Ethiopia is our ally?"

Although Brezhnev seemed excited, he was actually not paying attention to the content of the report at all. When he was reading the report, the only thing on his mind was that question.

Shelepin's demonstration!

This is a demonstration, of course!

Originally, the KGB reported intelligence matters directly to the Kremlin, but what about now?

But he reported it to Shelepin first, and then he reported it to himself.

what does this mean?
It means that the Kremlin has become deaf and blind!

After all, the KGB was the eyes and ears of the First Secretary! Two years ago, when they were planning that operation, they did their best to convince Khrushchev that the country was very stable.

From politics to production, to every field, they even used some methods to create some problems in order to undermine Khrushchev's prestige.

Although Brezhnev did not know the term "information cocoon", he had this understanding, and the last time they cut off Khrushchev's source of information.

And now, Shelepin is doing just that!
Shelepin, this guy, is really a worry for me!

Now, in Moscow and throughout the Soviet Union, all the young Turks are proudly announcing that our "iron man Shurik" is growing up and will replace Brezhnev. Some rumors are spreading in Moscow that Shelepin and his friends have formed a shadow cabinet and allocated positions.

What should he do when faced with such an ambitious guy?
Various thoughts flashed through Brezhnev's mind, but on the surface he said in an excited tone:

"Send our warships and warn them. We must stop their attack on Ethiopia. We must do this!"

His excitement at this time was totally normal in Shelepin's eyes. Although the Ethiopian farm had always been regarded as Khrushchev's credit, the actual operation was under the charge of Brezhnev. Since he came to power, the credit naturally returned to his master.

Even for this, Brezhnev specifically hinted to others at the meeting that he had made great contributions to the Soviet Union and should be awarded the Order of Hero of the Soviet Union... The "Hero of the Soviet Union" medal is only awarded to those who have made great military contributions to the Soviet state and society.

Well, he felt that he was qualified. After all, thanks to his efforts, the Soviet Union acquired a huge overseas farm.

Such a great achievement has never been achieved by anyone else in the past.

Of course, Shelepin did not stop him from having this idea. He would even promote it. After all, the more he did so, the more others would look down on him.

Thinking this in his heart, listening to Brezhnev's words, Shelepin reminded:
"If we act extremely tough, we will most likely come into direct conflict with them there.

Ilyich, we have to take this into account."

“But if we don’t, what will our friends in Ethiopia think of us?”

Brezhnev's question was within Shelepin's expectations. It was a normal reaction for everyone, so he asked back.

"If Ethiopia is still attacked despite our strong response, how should we deal with it?"

Shelepin's visit made Brezhnev fall into silence. Looking at Shelepin silently, he sighed helplessly and said.

"Why are these things so difficult? Really, these things are far beyond my ability to handle.

I really don’t know how to deal with this matter. Shurik, how do you think we should deal with this matter? "

Once again, Brezhnev used his best method to tell everyone that my abilities are limited.

Yes, this is exactly the fundamental reason why they chose Brezhnev to sit on this stage, because he is weak, because he is easily influenced, and because he has no ability.

People like this are the easiest to manipulate.

However, when Shelepin and others chose Brezhnev, they overlooked one point - in this world, no one is willing to be a puppet, and the same is true for Brezhnev. Even now, in his opinion, Ethiopia is far less important than Shelepin's "demonstration" today.

In Brezhnev's heart, Shelepin's actions today were undoubtedly telling him that he didn't take him seriously at all. What should he do with such a guy?

"I think this is an opportunity for us, an opportunity to strengthen Ethiopia's reliance on us. Mengistu seems to be dissatisfied with us now. He thinks that the trade with us is unfair. Of course, this is directly related to the instigation of some countries. Some countries are trying to win him over with aid and other means."

This was the reality of Africa during the Cold War - a country could move between several major powers as long as it wished and gain benefits from each of them. If it was not too extreme, it could even profit from both the United States and the Soviet Union. This was also the golden age for small countries. They only needed to stand by certain major powers at the appropriate time and make some voices to get corresponding rewards.

Just like the cosmic power Gambia, which could defeat the Soviet Union in three days and the United States in five days. In short, as long as they are given enough money and are willing to pay more, those African countries can always give full play to their talent of being the best at talking big but unable to do anything else.

Shelepin looked at Brezhnev, who was at a loss, and sneered in his heart - that's it! Is he worthy? Although he sneered in his heart, he still said calmly on the surface:
"So, I think we should not stop them beforehand, but strengthen them afterwards. After all, through such a blow, we can remind Mengistu that no one can protect him except us!"

"Since you think it's okay, then do as you say!"

Because he did not care how to deal with the matter, Brezhnev naturally agreed with Shelepin after he made the decision. After Shelepin left his office, Brezhnev's expression kept changing.

"This guy is getting more and more impatient! What on earth does he want to do?"

Soon, Chernenko from the Central General Affairs Department came in.

(End of this chapter)