USSR 1991

"Expose the crimes of Lukyanov and others, and you can avoid prison and be included in the KGB witness protection list. We will wipe out the conservatives, and you don't have to worry about follow-up issues. Do you know why I chose you? "

Yanayev tilted his head, and the cigarette in his hand was almost burned out, "Because as the director of the Leaders' Security Bureau, you must have a lot of secrets of other Politburo members in your hands, don't you?"

Generalov froze for a moment, he did not expect the general secretary to ask this question.

But Yanayev is very clear about the style of the KGB, which has the most secrets. Even if they don't open their mouths, they know that the reason why Beria was notorious at the beginning was not because he had black materials in his hands to look at the top leaders.The red document in the hands of the head of the Stasi was also the life-saving weapon used to blackmail the leaders in the end.

Is there any in Generalov's hands?Only a fool would believe it.

But the other party showed a tight-lipped attitude. He didn't want to leak those secrets. He would not die if he offended the conservatives who were gone.But for those who offended the entire Politburo, Generalov's fate was obvious.I don't even have the qualifications to be a dog, so how could I dare to continue messing around in Moscow?

Even if he escaped from prison, his whole life would be ruined.The predictable ending is also to hide in a remote countryside, avoiding the eyes of high-level officials.

Seeing that the other party was still stubborn and unwilling to speak, Yanayev, who was touching his nose, didn't take it seriously. Patience, what he has most now is patience.So he said indifferently, "Do you know? Comrade Generalov, I think of one thing. Recently, the KGB discovered a good talent. Although he was born in the Stasi, he came here after the German coup. In Moscow, the KGB promised political asylum and sucked him into the organization. He used to be the number two in the East German Stasi Intelligence Bureau, the most hated spy in the West. Now he joined the KGB and worked for us live."

Generalov froze for a moment, his expression slowly changed, and he vaguely remembered that he seemed to have heard of this person, but he couldn't remember the name.

Some thunderous name.

Yanayev gently opened the floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing the sea breeze to flow into the room, clearing away the unpleasant smell of cigarettes.

"I think Lukyanov and Rutskoy should be handed over to him. Believe me, no one has been able to withstand that psychological pressure so far. His performance is satisfactory, and there are almost no traitors who are unwilling to speak. "

There seems to be a certain face slowly emerging in memory.With the stern look unique to intelligence agents, with his hands in his coat pockets, he looked coldly at the passing crowd.

His Adam's apple rolled a few times, as if he remembered something. As Yanayev's conversation deepened, the vague spelling of the name slowly emerged in his mind.

The first thing he remembered was the code name.

MISCHA, Misha.

The next thing that comes to mind is his real name, Markus Wolf.

Yanayev pointed at him and continued, "At that time, Rutskoy and Lukyanov will all point their fingers at you, and you may become the unlucky one who takes the blame for the conservatives."

"Do you want to see this ending?"

"Should I speak now?"

The problem has returned to the original direction, but now Generalov is not as calm as before.

If it was Marcus Wolf, Yanayev didn't need to worry about anything at all. Anyway, Gnieralov didn't explain, and he must be the unlucky guy in the end.

Yanayev crossed his legs, his voice was flat, and he didn't seem to care about the other party's next answer, "This is your choice, Comrade Gneralov. No matter what I choose, I am the winner."

Chapter 979 Tolerance and the Death Penalty

The last brief conversation between Lukyanov and Rutskoy before their arrest was to forbid both parties to reveal any secrets about the conservative coup personnel, and vowed that even if they went to the coal mines in Siberia to breathe black dust and dye their lungs the color of coal, they would not die. Brigadier give away any name they know.

Once leaked out, Lukyanov and Rutskoy will become the target of public criticism.

However, the person who walked in surprised Lukyanov. I was prepared to grit my teeth and not speak even if the KGB agents threatened me, but the other person looked relaxed, as if he never cared about his identity.

The interrogator held a cup of coffee in his right hand and a Bible in his left hand. He pulled away the chair in front of Lukyanov and sat down slowly.And he smiled friendly at the other party, and started his own performance.

"Hi, my name is Marcus Wolff."

Lukyanov stared at the other party vigilantly, but did not say a word.However, the interrogator named Marcus was not angry at all, he smiled to himself, and started his own topic, "My main purpose is not to interrogate you, Comrade Lukyanov, may God forgive you All sins, pardon your sins, save you poor lost lamb."

"..."

Confused by the opponent's series of actions, Lukyanov almost thought that Marcus was not an interrogator, but a priest who came to pray for his salvation. He finally said sarcastically, "When can KGB personnel also believe in the Orthodox Church?" Is it? Your political background investigators are obviously unqualified. Will the Patriarch come over to pray and bless me next?"

Ignoring Lukyanov's jeers, Markus Wolf continued, "Oh no, I'm not a priest. A party's sword and shield must be someone who is loyal to an atheist. But what Comrade Lukyanov did You worry me. You have betrayed the party and the motherland, and your crimes can only be effective if you repent like Jesus, right?"

Lukyanov forced a dry laugh, then shook his head and said nothing.

However, Marcus didn't seem to take this trial seriously. He flipped through the Bible in one hand and held coffee in the other. The Bible is an important prop in this interrogation. .

"Oh, by the way, I heard that in addition to you and Rutskoy, there is also a guy named Generalov who was arrested. He will identify all of Lukyanov's crimes and try to make a contribution. Because he still has Knowing your other secrets, the organization decided to let him go. All the crimes will be added to you, Comrade Lukyanov, do you understand me when I say this?"

Lukyanov leaned forward slightly, looked at Markus and said, "Let me tell you one thing, Comrade Vladimir, I did not betray the party and the motherland, but what news do you want to get out of my mouth , don't even think about it. I'm going to go to jail with any secrets."

"Oh, you are very brave."

The lights above the interrogation room flickered, and Marcus said, "But so what? Do you think we care about your secrets? Generalov confessed everything, and we don't care about your secrets at all." It's a secret. Comrade Lukyanov, you will bear all the charges alone and go to cold Siberia to reflect on the rest of your life. I am sitting here today to give you practice, not to hear from you The secrets of other people. The general secretary did not send you to the gallows, it is kind enough, what more do you want?"

Lukyanov suppressed the turbulent waves in his heart and tried his best to suppress the peace of mind. He said, "Instigate dissension, break down one by one, Comrade Markus, when will the KGB's interrogation methods be innovative? I will never change to you. regretted his actions.”

Marcus shrugged and was not too surprised by Lukyanov's questioning duty. He took out a small video recorder from his suit and placed it in front of the other party.

"Listen to the content here first, and then talk to me about other things after listening."

Marcus hit play, and the tape started spinning.The voice seemed a little hoarse, but after all, two low-pitched male voices could be distinguished, one of which was the all-too-familiar Yanayev, and the other was Comrade Gneralov.

The dialogue in the bedroom of Foros Villa was released. Of course, this is a carefully processed dialogue. The second half of the dialogue between the two parties was excerpted and became the battering hammer to break through Lukyanov's psychological fortress.

Soldiers never tire of deceit.

Markus looked up, staring at Lukyanov's facial expressions, trying to capture some wonderful details from his face.

"At that time, Rutskoy and Lukyanov will all point the finger at you, and you may become the unlucky guy who takes the blame for the conservatives. Do you want to see this ending? Or should you speak now?"

"If I speak now...to identify Lukyanov..."

"Now you open your mouth to identify Lukyanov, this agreement is still valid, although those secrets can't buy you the glory and wealth of the second half of your life, but they can buy you that the second half of your life will not be spent in the North Pole where the temperature is almost only a few months a year. "

"it is good……"

Gnieralov's words were formed after the KGB carefully spliced ​​them together. After listening to some of the key phrases, the expression on Lukyanov's face finally changed.

"asshole!"

He slammed it on the table fiercely, and said angrily, "I didn't expect these bastards to do such a detrimental thing!"

Marcus stared at the other party with great interest, and asked, "Will Comrade Lukyanov still insist on the silence he didn't speak before?"

"But Yanayev is not an unreasonable person, it depends on what you do."

He stopped at the point and would not mention the list. He deliberately asked Lukyanov to take out the list as a condition for saving his life.

"I have a list, a list of all the conservatives involved in this incident, and I exchange this list."

Marcus rested his chin on his left hand and asked sideways, "In exchange for what? Condemning crimes and doing meritorious service? But you have already been reported."

"It's not about making meritorious deeds, but I want to use this list so that Comrade Gneyralov will never get out of prison. In addition to providing you with the list, there is also a series of political revelations about Comrade Gneyralov. Problems and lifestyle problems. I'm going to use this as a condition that he go to prison for ten years."

Marcus remained motionless, not sure if the other party was setting him a trap.He closed the Bible and scratched the side of his face with his fingernails, "You make me feel very embarrassed, Comrade Lukyanov. The agreement signed by General Secretary Yanayev himself, even we have no right to change it. "