“I will let the people of Azerbaijan, other member states, and the entire Soviet Bear Union know what the future of the Soviet Bear Union should be?”
Koniev looked at Aliyev with a steady gaze, his eyes filled with reproach, but more importantly, gravity.
As the president of the Azerbaijan member state, Aliyev should have the obligation to maintain the entire Soviet Bear Union.
But until Koniev's arrival, the Azerbaijan member state's most active force was the Third Army Corps.
The national army of Azerbaijan had been deployed, but not many.
They were basically protecting shops and public facilities on the roadside and did not stop the throwing of miscellaneous items by the people who were freely marching in the middle.
All of these circumstances indicate that Aliyev, the president of Azerbaijan, was already wavering.
Aliyev looked at Koniev's serious gaze, his mouth opened slightly, and his heart was also complex.
After experiencing Gorbachev's series of blunders, he no longer believed that the president of the Soviet Bear Union could draw a big and beautiful pie.
He only recognized what the other party did.
But now, he knows that in the situation, Moscow was full of dog barking overnight.
Even though there was a curfew, car noises rang all night.
Now, the streets are all saying that 20,000 people who opposed Koniev were slaughtered that night.
And those dissidents in the high-level of the Soviet Bear Union have all disappeared, and there is still no news.
All of this made Aliyev worried about the people of his country.
If Koniev was truly a tyrant, then the future of Azerbaijan would be very difficult.
In Aliyev's eyes, even if Azerbaijan became independent this time and he was secretly arrested and executed, it wouldn't matter.
At least this way, he could save the people...
His fear in his heart made his expression a little distorted.
Koniev glanced at him and smelled his worries, calmly looked at him and pointed out:
“Aliyev, I am a little dissatisfied with you.”
Koniev's words directly made Aliyev tremble all over.
But then Koniev said: "Moscow is also marching, but I let the Moscow army and guards guide and protect them on the street."
“They arrest those who are too radical in their actions, or even those who have attacked during the march, to protect the people and their property.”
“When we become presidents of a country, don't we all swear to defend the safety of the people to death?”
“But what about you now? According to my understanding, the most radical demonstrations in Azerbaijan, two streets were smashed, right?”
Koniev knew that he had a tendency to lead the country to independence, so he guessed that Aliyev wanted to use the demonstrations to let those who insisted on the Soviet Bear Union give up on their own.
But now that he was directly pointed out by Koniev, Aliyev had to quickly make up for it: “The National Guard is taking turns, and many guards are still in the process of taking over, so there is a shortage of manpower. Now, the Third Army Corps is responsible for the security work of most areas.”
“I'm sorry, President Koniev, this is my negligence. I will immediately let all the National Guards join the suppression of the demonstration teams.”
Koniev frowned, and slowly said in a deep voice: “Aliyev, do you think we are different from those Western capitalists who are full of lies and only care about profit?”
Aliyev was stunned. Isn't the West a free democracy?
Koniev continued: "When they have radical demonstrations in Western countries, the National Guard uses riot shields, batons, tear gas, and heavy punches. These are all documented with pictures."
“Do you think this kind of suppression is appropriate? Is this serving the people or enslaving the people?”
“They can use the media to silence and block news after violent actions, but what is done is done, and the people will definitely accumulate dissatisfaction in their hearts.”
“Mr. Aliyev, tell me, what should your National Guard do?”
Aliyev was stunned by Koniev's words.
He was ready to use the Western approach, quickly suppressing the riots to maintain the peace of more people.
But if it's about people, putting people first.
Koniev's requirements are definitely more in line with the fact that people have ideas and dissatisfactions, which is why they march. Isn't suppressing them still depriving them of their human rights?
“The guards should arrest radical demonstrators, send a large number of civil servants to conduct investigations and interviews to understand public opinion, and set up a special department to explain to the public after the meeting.”
“No matter what kind of policies and actions are taken, they are for the benefit of the country and the people.”
Koniev nodded and continued: “Aliyev, look at what the member states that have become independent are like now. They have not received the aid promised by the West, they have no material, manpower, or technical support.”
“Not only that, all 39 mines in the country have been bought by the West at cabbage prices, and the national power plant and water plant have been bought by the West for one dollar, and they have raised the price of water and electricity by three times.”
“The people, live in poverty. The officials, are rich.”
“I ordered the forced invalidation of their independence and the return of the country to make the West, those vampires, go away and let the people live for themselves!”
“Aliyev, you open your eyes and see, you keep saying you are for the people.”
“But do you really understand what kind of future your next actions will bring to the people?”
“What is real, the facts that have happened or those beautiful Western rhetoric?”
“Aliyev, I give you three days. Now, I'm going to let the people of Azerbaijan know the truth!”
Koniev's voice was cold, his expression stern.
But these words full of people were full of warmth!
Koniev's actions and attitude made Aliyev feel tense.
A sour feeling welled up in his heart.
He couldn't help but ask himself, did I do something wrong? Am I hurting my people?
Before Aliyev could ask further, Koniev turned and strode away, leaving a dashing figure.
Koniev and his entourage, including Tanya and Pugjin, went straight to the balcony on the second floor of the parliament building.
Pugjin cautiously said, "We only have the Third Army Corps here. Are you really going to give a speech on the spot? I'm worried about your safety."
Koniev confidently replied, "I must respond to the people. If even I can't give them confidence, who can?"
“They are my compatriots, they are the foundation of the Soviet Bear Union!”
“They are the people I, as the president of a country, need to protect!”
Tanya was also nervous and worried about Koniev, "Mr. President, I'm very worried about your safety. What if someone shoots you?"
Koniev patted his chest, "Those who do great things have a strong destiny. Didn't they also stand at the forefront in those days?"
“Besides, as the president of the Soviet Bear Union, if I don't dare to stand up, who else has the courage to face the Western counter-revolutionaries?”
Taking a deep breath, Koniev stepped out onto the balcony.
Tanya and Pugjin opened the door at the same time, and the noise outside the door instantly bombarded Koniev's eardrums.
Looking up, he saw an endless Central Street crowded with people marching and demonstrating, like a tide surging.
Slogans denigrating Koniev waved above their heads, and he could vaguely hear some shouts of abuse.
But this is the world Koniev is determined to pacify.
Clearing his throat, Koniev grabbed the microphone and shouted in a commanding voice:
“My fellow countrymen!”
“I am Koniev, the chairman of the Soviet Bear Union Emergency Committee, and the current interim president of the Soviet Bear Union!”
“I heard your voices, I want to talk to you!”
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