On December 23, Christmas Eve and Ulyanov held another Supreme Committee meeting in the Winter Palace. There was only one topic at the meeting, and that was how to deal with the military threat from the Germany people.
"Comrades, according to the latest information we have obtained, the Germany people have dispatched two legions and have already marched to the border. It seems that they will soon cross the border and attack us. If we do not agree to their conditions, their army will directly attack us. Although, the two legions of the Germany people only have more than 300,000 people. But don't forget, the previous On Eastern Front, the Germany people destroyed Russia's nearly two million troops! So, once German military launches an attack, what can we do to resist it? So, we have no choice but to accept the Germany people's request." Joseph said sadly.
"Hmph! It's winter now. Even if the Germany people want to attack, they won't do it at this time. They are just intimidating us." Trotsky said expressionlessly.
"Comrade Trotsky, there is a high possibility that the Germany people are intimidating us. However, what if the Germany people are not threatening, but are serious? Then what should we do? With our army, can we withstand the Germany people's attack?" Joseph asked.
Suddenly, Trotsky was silent. Although he thought German military was just threatening them with force. However, he was not entirely sure. Therefore, when faced with the question Joseph, I simply don't know how to answer it. He can't say without conscience that even if German military launches an attack, they can still resist German offensive, right? That's the number one German military in the world! No army in the world has the confidence to withstand their attack.
"Comrade Joseph, what benefits did you receive to help Germany people speak like this?" Kamenev sneered.
"Comrade Kamenev, you are slandering! A naked slander. I am a loyal Bolshevik Party member. Everything I do is for the benefit of our party. I just don't want to see our party's hard-won success be ruined like this." Joseph looked noble.
Kamenev wanted to refute, but was stopped by Ulyanov.
"Okay, everyone, shut up! We are now discussing how to solve the problem, not carrying out life attacks." Ulyanov said with a cold face.
The others immediately shut up and said nothing more. In any case, no one can compare with Ulyanov's status in Bolshevik Party's position. Few people would object to his words.
"Everyone, the current situation is indeed more dangerous. I also hope that the Germany people are just threatening us. However, no one can be sure whether this is just a threat or a precursor to the Germany people launching an attack. If there are not those opposing armies, we may be able to take a gamble. Even if we lose the bet, it is not a big deal. But, Regrettably, what we are facing now is internal and external troubles. It is much better for a country as powerful as Germany to be our friend. Even if this friend seems to be short-lived, we cannot take risks easily for the sake of our party and the hard-fought victory." Ulyanov said.
Many people were impressed by Ulyanov's views and nodded repeatedly. However, there are still many people who no longer buy it.
"Okay, I've said everything I need to say. Then let's vote!" Ulyanov said.
Such a major matter is obviously not the one who has the final say, but needs to be viewed through the opinions expressed by everyone. However, as Ulyanov is Leader, his opinion is the most important.
Next, the Supreme Council began voting. Now, there are 13 people in Bolshevik Supreme Council. However, in the end, only five people agreed with Ulyanov, and eight people opposed it.
"Comrades, is this your choice? Do you want to watch our revolution fail? Now, because we are weak, we have to compromise. Once we become stronger and no longer afraid of the Germany people, we can tear up the treaty at any time. This The world still has to rely on its fists to speak. Whoever has a big fist can grasp the truth. Even if we want to spread the revolution to the whole world and save hundreds of millions of exploited poor people, nothing can be done without strong military strength!" Ulyanov said sadly.
The next day, Bolshevik Supreme Council held a vote again, and Ulyanov was still the same old story. However, this time the vote was 6 to 7, with one more person opposed than in favor.
Comrade Ulyanov, completely speechless. He never expected that with his position in the party, such a situation would occur. Shouldn't it be because of his appearance that others immediately follow his advice? After all, he had been persuading him earnestly for so long. How come those guys still couldn't figure out the situation? This made Ulyanov very angry. At the same time, there was even more vigilance in my heart.
"It seems that I have been completely deceived by these guys during this period. I originally thought that they would all listen to my words. But I didn't expect that those guys were just trying to deal with me. After this crisis is over, I must get rid of all these guys!" Ulyanov secretly made up his mind.
Once again the vote failed, which made Ulyanov feel very bad.
"Comrade Trotsky, please come to my office!" Ulyanov said.
"Yes, Leader." Trotsky nodded.
When Trotsky arrived at Ulyanov's office, what appeared in front of him was Ulyanov with a black face.
"Comrade Trotsky, don't you agree with us compromising with the Germany people?" Ulyanov asked.
"Yes, Leader. I always think that Germany people are just trying to intimidate us with force!" Trotsky said.
"What if Germany people really want to take action? Are we just going to watch our revolution fail?" Ulyanov asked.
Trotsky was immediately speechless.
"Comrade Trotsky, everything we do is for the victory of our revolution! It is understandable that we pay some price now for the sake of victory in the future." Ulyanov began to persuade with earnest words.