The chairman of the Soviet Council of Ministers Jihonov, the first secretary of the Ukrainian Party Committee, the first secretary of the Kazakh Party Committee, the first secretary of the Kazakh Party Committee, and the Central Secretary Chernenko. On the other hand are the Central Secretary Andropov, the Defense Minister Ustinov, the National Security Council Chairman Serbichiv, and the Foreign Minister Gromiko.

Although both sides were not sitting on the side, their eyes were still full of indifference and vigilance. Second Secretary Suslov had passed away. Whoever was the second secretary was Brezhnev's successor. This was not a time to show unity. When it was time to take action, no one among the members of the Central Presidium would be lenient.

Next to Selov is Selbizky, the first secretary of the Ukrainian Party Committee. The general political commissar feels a little more embarrassed than anyone else. Because of the relationship between his son and Selbizky's daughter, the relationship between them cannot be as stiff as it is now. But he and the Dnipro gang are inconsistent with each other, and Selbizky is a heavyweight figure in the Dnipro gang.

It was not only Selov himself who felt uncomfortable, but Selbitsky, who looked calm, but also because of the spy leader next to him, he felt uncomfortable and could not suppress the strangeness in his heart no matter how he adjusted.

Even Brezhnev himself did not want to be so calm on the surface. Suslov's death exposed an imminent problem, that is, the issue of Brezhnev's successor. Suslov was undoubtedly the second secretary when he was there. The most important thing in the Soviet Union was ideological work to prevent infiltration by the United States. Therefore, the supervisor's consciousness and form have always been undoubtedly the second secretary, which is more authoritative than other heavy industry, light industry, and diplomatic secretary.

In order to prevent Stalin from killing each other after his death, as well as the coup plot in the Khrushchev era. Brezhnev chose his peer Suslov as the second secretary. Even his close comrade-in-arms Kirilenko, Chernenko must express respect for Suslov. Now the second secretary has left.

The purpose of today is not understandable. It is to select the second secretary. Brezhnev's muddy eyes swept away from Andropov and Chernenko. Among these two people, one of them is the future leader of the Soviet Union. If there is a third person, it is Shelbitsky, the first secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Ukraine.

If Kirirenko did not make mistakes, then all these candidates would exist. After his death, Kirirenko became the general secretary and continued to lead the Soviet Union to confront the United States according to its established policies. But Kirirenko's fall was too sudden, and the remaining Chernenko and Shelbitsky were not yet qualified. Kirirenko's status in his group was very important. He was the only person who could suppress other members of the Central Presidium in terms of qualifications.

Unfortunately, the Soviet Union was ruthless in treating the issue of traitors. The KGB Chairman had fallen because of this incident and the Red Army Marshal was ordered to retire. Therefore, even Brezhnev's close comrade-in-arms could not help. This is the principle because if he violated this rule, he would be greeted by all members of the Central Presidium.

In recent years, because Brezhnev is in poor health, he often relies on the Dnepro gang to support him as the general secretary, rather than when he first came to power. The position of the General Secretary in training the Dnepro gang. Brezhnev and his own training group have changed. The most orthodox confidant, Kiriyanko, replaced Brezhnev as the first secretary of the Party Committee of Dnepropetrovsk Prefecture and was elected as a member of the Presidium of the CPC Central Committee and secretary of the Secretariat.

Jihonov, a native of Dnepropetrovsk, was later elected as a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee. He served as chairman of the Soviet Council of Ministers two years ago and was the successor of Kosigin selected by Brezhnev.

Serbizky, a native of Dnepropetrovsk, served as the first secretary of the state party committee and was elected as a member of the presidium of the CPC Central Committee and the first secretary of the Central Committee of the Ukraine Communist Party.

Serokov, graduated from the Dineberderrensk Metallurgy Institute, was the chairman of the municipal Soviet executive committee when Brezhnev was appointed as the secretary of the provincial party committee in Dineberpedyrovsk. He was appointed Minister of Internal Affairs by Brezhnev to monitor Serov's KGB and played an important role in the Bergent system.

The most important part is that there is a vacancy in Kirilenko's exit, which is the situation Brezhnev is facing now.

"I am very sad for Comrade Suslov's departure, but work has to continue, and the Soviets' pace has to continue to move forward. We must put away our sorrows and continue to devote ourselves to our work." Brezhnev's voice was very slow, and he had to pause for a while after every sentence was said, even when he was resting and organizing the language. "So, comrades, who is more suitable for Suslov's position?"

Brezhnev did not directly appoint who was the second secretary. If he had time, of course he would do this. But what he is now considering whether he still has time to suppress dissatisfaction. If not, he must listen to the opinions of other committee members. This is a very sad consideration.

From Kozlov, Podgorne, Sherepin to Kosigin, he defeated one opponent after another, turned defeat into victory again and again, and suppressed his opponent. But today, he must compromise. Even at this time, Brezhnev was still the General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, the Chairman of the Supreme Soviet Union, the Chairman of the National Defense Committee, the supreme great leader, the symbol of the love of the Soviet people, but these were useless, and he had no time...

Brezhnev, who didn't know how long he could live, faced a problem for the first time. If his nomination was opposed, could he allow the tense sides to live in peace?

If he had three years left, it would be perfect. If he had only one year left, he would not have time to trade again. But the problem is that Brezhnev didn't know how much time he had left, so he didn't dare to gamble.

"Comrade Chernenko has always been a very hard-working comrade, and he knows our organization very well!" The speaker was Pavlov, the chief of the Central Office of the Soviet Union, who was also an important figure in the Dnipro gang. At the same time, as an alternate member of the Central Presidium, although he could not participate in the voting, he could definitely express his opinions.

After Pavlov's voice came, the atmosphere at the meeting became instantly noisy, but those who supported Chernenko spoke. Andropov, Ustinov, Selov and Gromiko did not speak. He still kept silent and listened to the discussions of Kunayev and Selbitsky in an listening attitude.

"Silence!" Brezhnev's voice was not loud, but it was still enough for people to hear it, so he focused his eyes on Andropov, Selov, Ustinov and Gromiko, and Grishin and Romanov. Finally, he withdrew his gaze and asked, "Comrade Ustinov, what do you think!"

"Who should take over as the second secretary can be followed by the party constitution, and there is no need to discuss it at all." Defense Minister Marshal Ustinov said unmoved, "I just came to attend the meeting."

"Comrade Selov tell me your opinion!" Brezhnev asked Selov again, "Who do you think is more suitable?" Brezhnev could feel that those who did not speak did not like Chernenko.

"Marson Ustinov has already said that I am a security cadre and maintaining the majesty of the country. This matter can be completely solved by the Party Constitution and practices!" Serov forgot that he was also the Secretary of the Central Committee. Of course, this was intentional.

"Yeah!" Brezhnev agreed gently and sat in his seat for a long time and said, "When I have something to do in Moscow in the future, the meeting will be chaired by Comrade Andropov and assisted by Comrade Chernenko. Let's do it. Let's go..."

The dust settled, and there was no tension on the surface. This meeting still maintained the stability and unity of the Soviet Central Presidium. In fact, the battle for the Second Secretary had been decided between a few people. Andropov led half of the position, and the reason was half because Brezhnev still did not forget Chernenko.

Maybe the General Secretary still needs time to think of a solution, but Selbov knows that this matter has basically been decided. Maybe in Brezhnev's heart, Selbitsky's weight is heavier than both of them, but Selbitsky is too far away, and even if it is operated in Moscow, it will take time.

"You must blame me for why I didn't help you! Kirirenko asked me the same thing." Brezhnev leaning on the chair seemed to be recalling. There was only one listener, that is Chernenko. "I think I have defeated many opponents in my life, and there are also many who turned the situation around when the enemy is strong and I am weak. I won Kozlov very lucky, and he is in poor health. In the future, I won Serepin and Kosigin without any doubt."

"When facing Kozlov, it was the most difficult time for me. You should know this best, Comrade Chernenko." Brezhnev said with a sigh, "This is different from the confrontation with Serepin and Kosigin. Kozlov is better than me in almost any aspect, higher than me, younger than me, richer work experience and stronger abilities than me. At that time, even I thought I could not win him, and I gave in my heart."

"But time defeated him, without a good body, there would be nothing. This is why I had to attack Shurik at the beginning. I know that once I die, even if Kirilianko is there, you will not be able to beat Shurik!" Brezhnev finally tilted his head and looked at Chernenko, and said quietly, "Now, I'm old. If I must help you defeat suppression of Andropov, I don't know if there is still time for me to finish the matter."
Chapter completed!