Chapter 3, Year-End Meeting

We are responsible for the information controlled by the four offices corresponding to the domestic military districts, Comrade Shelov, so let me begin the presentation!" Colonel Pavlov, the head of the First Office, took out a stack of documents and read, "Since the beginning of the second half of the year, the results of the investigation into the Bonapartist elements within the Red Army are as follows: Ninety-four officers of the rank of major general and above have been dismissed or retired, one hundred fifty-seven officers of the rank of colonel, and for the lower-ranking officers, since they were misled and caused minimal harm, educational measures have been primarily adopted! After September, a thorough investigation was conducted on the underground publications of the Red Army, uncovering thirteen enemy underground publications!" "Since the beginning of the second half of the year, the results of the investigation into the Bonapartist elements within the Red Army are as follows: Ninety-four officers of the rank of major general and above have been dismissed or retired, one hundred fifty-seven officers of the rank of colonel, and for the lower-ranking officers, since they were misled and caused minimal harm, educational measures have been primarily adopted! After September, a thorough investigation was conducted on the underground publications of the Red Army, uncovering thirteen enemy underground publications!"

To speak frankly, Sherlov is far from being as indifferent as he appears. He does not understand profound theories or medical knowledge, but he is aware of basic principles. The facts are clear; compared to a normal person, he is no longer normal. Whether this change is good or bad, it remains a knot in his heart.

Our director has not yet had a meal, ha ha, I will go prepare it right away!" Isaimotini chuckled and exited Director Shelov's office.

With an unnatural tap on the table, Sherlov slowly began to speak, "This situation is extremely important. The country, in its developmental stage, cannot afford such significant waste. At the KGB Presidium meeting in half a month, I will provide Chairman Sherepin with a specific explanation regarding this matter, to adjust the authority of our Military Management General Bureau, and to conduct comprehensive monitoring of the military factories belonging to the defense industry, in order to avoid waste while also improving production efficiency"

Notify the heads of various departments to prepare materials, the meeting will commence in fifteen minutes! However, for Xie Luofu, who sees beautiful women every day, work is evidently the most important matter. He glanced at his wristwatch and said, "Before that, I need to have a meal. Just send the food from the cafeteria to the conference room..."

"Throw it over here for me to see!" As soon as Sherlov's voice fell, a stack of documents landed on his face. This act of humiliation left the department heads around him too afraid to breathe, all of them holding their breath, watching how their director would explode.

Indeed! It is evident! All the department heads exchanged glances, and the fact that they could forget about eating indicates that it must be a matter of great significance

Arriving at his office, Xieluof hung his military coat on the coat rack by the door. He took out the schedule from the desk: tomorrow he would inspect the 404 Military Factory, the day after tomorrow he would check the KGB garrison office in the Moscow Military District, and the day after that he would go to the General Staff. A series of appointments had already been arranged until mid-month. After the 15th, a year-end meeting would be held on the 11th at Rublyanka Square, where all the KGB officials at the level of department heads, who had rarely gathered throughout the year, would be present.

The issue of waste in factories? It seems that this is not the first time that Shelov has encountered this problem. Last year in Moscow, or even earlier in Azerbaijan, he had already witnessed the crude production processes of local factories. It is no wonder that comrades from other countries, after visiting, are not enthusiastic about the Soviet socialist path. In other words, the Soviet development model, aside from its ability to operate in this manner due to its control over half of Asia's resources, would lead other countries to bankruptcy if they dared to adopt such an approach.

Director, at the border between Central Asia and Afghanistan, the border defense forces have apprehended a gang involved in drug trafficking! This is the documentation! The director of the Twelfth Division stood up and waved a file; the Twelfth Division is the department that facilitates communication between the Military Management Bureau and the border defense forces, with some overlapping authority.

Our Seventh Department is responsible for inspecting and safeguarding all military industrial enterprises across the country, preventing imperialism from taking advantage of any loopholes during this process. In the course of our work, we discovered a shameful amount of waste occurring in military factories nationwide. According to calculations made by us and the General Administration of Technology Management, the waste exceeds what We can make it can bear by an additional 20%." Director Kiselev of the Seventh Department stood up to report. The Fifth and Sixth Departments primarily correspond to the four major Soviet clusters stationed in Eastern Europe; however, due to a shortage of personnel, they are currently just a shell. Therefore, after Colonel Pavlov's report, it was the turn of the Seventh Department.

Fifteen minutes later, when the twelve department heads arrived at the conference room, they witnessed the following scene: Shelov, leaning over the table with his back to everyone, was continuously stuffing something into his mouth with two small wooden sticks, resembling a soldier who had just retreated from the Stalingrad front.

Alright, in half a month, Rubiyanka will hold a meeting to summarize the work of our National Security Council for the entire year. Before that, I must first verify the work of our Third General Bureau this year. Let us begin! As usual, Shelov delivered a speech, and then allowed the directors from various departments to speak.

I apologize, comrades! Today, something came up that delayed the meeting!" said Shelov, unabashedly letting out a loud belch.

Hearing the sound of the door, Shelov pushed the last piece of potato into his mouth, directly threw the chopsticks onto the plate, and pushed it aside. Lukani, who had been waiting at the side, took the leftover food while wiping the table and twisted her slim waist as she retreated.

"Soviet, hooray!" As if rehearsed, the twelve directors responded in unison to Shcherov's summary

Sheloff and his twelve direct subordinates studied the achievements of the Military Management General Bureau in its first year. It can be said that the Third General Bureau has officially been established for one year, and its effects have begun to manifest. It is believed that a satisfactory report can be presented at the plenary session of the National Security Council. "Comrades, are there any questions to report?"

The sedan stopped in front of the headquarters of the Military Management Bureau, and Valya gave Shelkov a hug before driving away. Shelkov took a deep breath, allowing the cold Moscow wind to disperse his chaotic thoughts, and then entered his workplace beneath the global Soviet emblem at the entrance of the building

Listening to Colonel Pavlov's speech, Shelkov rested his chin on his right hand, hoping to find something new, but unfortunately, he did not. When Colonel Pavlov finished speaking, Shelkov summarized, "Our bureau has just been established for a year, so many things are still in the preliminary stage. Time is pressing, and we must remain vigilant against hostile forces that seek to undermine the Red Army. Next year, we have a whole year ahead of us, and we must ensure that the Bonapartist elements are completely eradicated within that time. The Red Army must remain loyal to the Party and the State, and the defense of the people's bastion must not entertain independent thoughts. Comrades, do you understand?"

In the event that I were to pass away at a young age, would I be established as a model? Would I become a martyr example cited in official documents? With a smile as warm as spring, Xieluo nodded to the comrades from the Military Management Bureau who approached him, and without any delay, he arrived at his office.

"Director, you are quite late today!" Just as I finished organizing my schedule, I heard my confidential secretary, Isaimotini, walk in, holding a cup of coffee that had already been prepared. With chestnut-colored hair that flowed like satin, styled into a neat ponytail, the tall beauty in military uniform walked in, drawing attention wherever she went