Russia, St. Petersburg.
St. Petersburg At the end of October, winter has begun. The north wind howled and the temperature dropped sharply.
Because of the heavy losses suffered during the war, Russia's economy also encountered difficulties. All kinds of materials are given priority to the army, which inevitably affects people's lives. Food prices continued to rise, and so did fuel. In order to raise huge military expenditures, Tsarist government borrowed heavily while also issuing banknotes indiscriminately, causing the ruble to continue to depreciate. The living conditions of St. Petersburg and even the entire Russia people have become increasingly difficult. Countless Russianss starved to death and froze to death because they could not afford food and fuel.
However, Tsar Nicholas II, who is affectionately called 'Little Father' by the Russia people, simply turns a blind eye to this. In his eyes, there was only the army and war. In Nicholas II's view, the suffering of the people is not a big deal. Only winning the current war is the most important, and that is what matters to the future of Russia.
Tsar Nicholas II, although his talent is mediocre. However, he is very experienced in suppressing people's riots. He often issues cold orders, causing countless Russians to bleed and die in the suppression.
St. Petersburg In an inconspicuous farmhouse on the outskirts of the country, a group of people were plotting in a dark and simple room. Among this group of people, the most conspicuous one is undoubtedly Ulyanov, who is talking loudly and promoting his views to others.
"Comrades, Tsar's rule has become increasingly unpopular. He has involved our country in the Empire ist war. This has brought endless disasters to the country and the people. In the period that just ended Among Southwestern Campaign, Southwestern Front was completely defeated and lost millions of troops. This made us lose more than two million people in this war, and it was shattered. Tsar seems to have not seen it at all, and is still mobilizing troops and sending more and more young men to the battlefield to die. The lives of the people in the country have also become miserable due to the impact of the war., has accumulated to its peak. As long as we release the anger of the people, it will burst out like a volcano. By then, we will be able to overthrow the brutal rule of Tsar." Ulyanov looked excited.
"Yes! Comrades, now is undoubtedly an excellent opportunity for us. The Russian army Guard 1st Army Corps stationed around St. Petersburg has been transferred to the front line. The entire area around St. Petersburg is empty of defense. If we take the opportunity to launch an uprising, we will definitely win!" Joseph also said excitedly.
Joseph, as the messenger of Ulyanov, contacted Germany. After German military achieved a decisive victory over Eastern Front, he rushed back to Russia. In his opinion, the time has come. If an armed uprising can be launched, the rule of Tsar can be overthrown in one fell swoop. And isn't this the goal they have been striving for for many years?
"Would launching an armed uprising be too intense? Will the people definitely support us? If it fails, the consequences will be disastrous." Kamenev, who was sitting next to Ulyanov, frowned.
"It won't fail. The people's anger has been suppressed for too long. This time, we will definitely succeed. Besides, even if we fail, we can only escape Russia at most." Joseph said nonchalantly.
For them, the leaders of Russian Bolshevik Party, they are already very experienced in escaping from Russia.
The other Bolshevik Party leaders also looked at Ulyanov, waiting for him to make the final decision.
In this time and space, because Ulyanov and others received strong support from Germany, their power developed very quickly. Among Bolshevik Party, they are undoubtedly the largest group and have absolute power. Compared to another time and space, the strength and power of Ulyanov and others are much greater. Therefore, they had the strength to launch an uprising in the first year of the war.
Of course, there is a main factor for this, that is, Russia suffered an unprecedented defeat in the war. Under such circumstances, Russian Bolshevik Party had the opportunity to launch an uprising earlier than in another time and space.
"Joseph, can our contact with Germany still remain open?" Ulyanov asked.
"Leader, we have been in contact with Germany. They have just provided us with two million Mark in financial support and a batch of weapons and equipment for us to launch an uprising." Joseph said.
Many Bolshevik Party leaders couldn't help but breathe quickly when they heard that they had received another amount of funds from Germany people. Their lives were already very difficult. Otherwise, they would not participate in Bolshevik Party. Thanks to the support from Germany, their living conditions have been greatly improved. Otherwise, their lives will be even worse.
"It doesn't seem right that we always accept help from Germany people! No matter what, they are our enemies." Kamenev frowned.
A trace of displeasure flashed in Ulyanov's eyes, thinking that Kamenev was questioning whether he should accept Germany's help. But who else in the world would provide them with support other than Germany? Although, Ulyanov also knows that Germany people are not good birds. They support Russia because they have a bigger conspiracy. But, as the saying goes, the enemy of your enemy is your friend. Being able to overthrow the rule of Tsar with the help of Germany people is undoubtedly a very good thing and an excellent opportunity for them. Ulyanov, naturally will not miss this opportunity.
"We are just using the Germany people. After we overthrow the rule of Tsar, we will no longer have to rely on their support." Ulyanov said expressionlessly.
Kamenev saw that Ulyanov was a little unhappy, so he had to keep silent. Now Bolshevik Party has become the voice of people like Ulyanov. There is no so-called democracy at all.
"Now that the time has come, let's go ahead and do it! Whether our revolution in Russia can succeed depends on this time!" Ulyanov said.
"Yes, Leader. We will definitely succeed." Joseph and others all looked excited, as if they had seen the moment when the revolution was successful and they became the rulers of Russia.