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"Comrade Bukharin, how was your trip to Germany this time? Personally, I think you should stay in Germany for a few more days. The local customs and people there are quite interesting. Back then, Comrade Lenin told me many stories about his time in Germany when he returned."
Stalin smiled as he asked Bukharin, who had just returned to Moscow, a question. His words were very polite, but Bukharin felt a chill run down his spine.
Although Stalin had requested to send himself on a mission to Germany to visit the ethnic group and the Labour Party, he only reported to the Central Committee's Politburo about his intention to go to Germany. The specific time and itinerary were not detailed, and he was only bringing along a few trusted individuals. Even so, Stalin was still able to keep control over his plans.
Cheka has become so powerful to this extent?
Looking at Stalin's peaceful smile, Bukharin felt that if the next second he sent someone to arrest him in the name of colluding with ethnic group and Labour Party, it wouldn't be out of place at all.
"Ex...excellent, I gained a lot from this trip to Germany, it's like a sudden enlightenment."
Bukharin stammered in response.
"Hmm? So, what are your thoughts on ethnic group and the Labour Party?"
Stalin paid no attention to Bukharin's unnatural expression, as he did not bother to conceal his control over the Soviet Communist Party. If Bukharin could back down, it would be great.
Seeing that Stalin seemed unaware of the deal he had made with Strasser, Bukharin let out a sigh of relief. He had thought that Stalin had reached a point where he was all-powerful.
Feeling reassured, Bukharin immediately followed the method Strasser had given him and said with a sincere expression, "Comrade Stalin, during this trip to Germany, I met with the leader of the Germanic people's Labour Party, Strasser."
After talking to him in detail, I think he is a firm Communist and willing to follow the leadership of the Comintern. I think they are qualified to join the Comintern."
"Well, in that case, that's excellent. You can take care of this matter."
Stalin nodded; in his view, this matter was not significant. The Communist International had many members across the world, and the Labour Party was certainly not the most special one, especially since Germany also had the German Communist Party. Unless Strasser gained power in Germany, it would be difficult to earn Stalin's attention, as there were many pressing issues to address within the Soviet Union at the moment.
Stalin originally intended to continue working, but when he saw Bukharin not stepping back, but looking at him expectantly, he felt puzzled.
"Is there something else, Comrade Bukharin?"
"Comrade Stalin, I would like to talk to you about the domestic construction of the Soviet Union."
Bukharin is determined to have a major debate with Stalin on the issue of the party's direction, which he sees as his final attempt to uphold internal democratic processes. "Here we go again," Stalin sighed. To him, Bukharin was just a bookworm, immersed in libraries, reading theories one after another.
In terms of debate, even ten of my own kind would not be a match for Bukharin. However, when it comes to political struggle, a hundred Bukharins would not stand a chance against me. Bukharin, oh Bukharin, why are you always so naive?
Your political views, no matter how good, mean nothing if you cannot attain the highest power within the party. Although not interested in theological debates, Stalin decided to have a serious conversation with Bukharin. On one hand, this was to lull Bukharin into believing that he still intended to resolve the ideological differences within the party peacefully.
On the other hand, Stalin also hoped for a miracle to happen. In case Bukharin agreed with his point of view, there would be no need to drive him out of the center of power. After all, Bukharin also provided a lot of support for his own rule. It was not a last resort, and Stalin did not want to act against him. "Comrade Stalin, what do you think of Comrade Lenin's new economic policy?"
Bukharin asked.
Stalin pondered for a moment and decided to give a positive evaluation of the new economic policy.
Everyone can see Lenin's contributions. Even if Stalin wants to abolish the new economic policy, he cannot deny its positive effects.
Comrade Lenin's New Economic Policy was aimed at addressing the severe economic difficulties and political crises within the country by utilizing market mechanisms and commodity-money relations to develop the economy, thereby establishing the economic foundation of socialism (public ownership). This policy compensated for the shortcomings of the wartime Communism policy and brought numerous benefits.
Firstly, the implementation of the New Economic Policy quickly alleviated the crisis of spring 1921, leading to a steady recovery in production. It met the economic demands of workers and was welcomed by a large number of migrant workers. This strengthened the alliance between workers and peasants, further consolidating Soviet power.
Second, it explored the ways and methods of building socialism in small agricultural countries, promoted the development of productive forces, and created conditions for the transition from capitalism to socialism, thus achieving industrialization and agricultural collectivization in the Soviet Union.
Third, some of its principles and experiences provided valuable historical experience for the international communist movement and represented a significant development of Marxist theory.
Fourth, the New Economic Policy was a great practice in which Lenin explored new paths and methods for building socialism based on the backwardness and low productivity of the Russian economy.
It is a significant breakthrough in traditional socialism theory, creatively developing scientific socialism. Stalin spoke extensively in favor of the New Economic Policy, and Bukharin nodded in agreement. However, Stalin then shifted his tone, saying, "But we must recognize that no matter how effective this policy may be, it essentially represents a retreat in the relations of production."
As a socialism country, we should not persist in using these production relations for a long time. We should concentrate our efforts on developing heavy industry, comprehensively promote collective farms, and prepare for future wars as best as possible."
Historically, there are many reasons why the New Economic Policy was abolished, but there are three main reasons.
First, the Lenin New Economic Policy was implemented for a short period of time and the ideology was not mature.
Second, in the mid to late 1920s, the international environment of the Soviet Union suddenly became tense. The New Economic Policy needed continuous adjustments and improvements during its implementation. Its systematization and maturity required more time.
However, in the mid to late 1920s, the international environment faced significant changes, with the Soviet Union being surrounded by Capitalist countries and the threat of war approaching. This led to the quick termination of the New Economic Policy.
At the beginning of the victory of the October Revolution, Lenin had hoped for a widespread outbreak of world revolution, which would lead to the victory of socialism in one country first and then trigger victories in multiple countries, completing the world revolution in a short period of time.
After the victory of the October Revolution, a revolutionary storm did indeed sweep through some European countries.
However, the European revolution was quickly suppressed by the bourgeoisie.
By 1923, when the worker uprising in Germany was suppressed, the situation had become very clear. The Soviet Union was already surrounded by Capitalist countries, and the socialist Russia had become an isolated island. In this situation, the primary issue that Stalin and the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union had to face was to be prepared to deal with external aggression at any time and to consolidate the socialist system of the Soviet Union. In January 1925, Stalin made a fairly accurate assessment of the international situation at the plenary meeting of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, pointing out that "the international situation has begun to undergo fundamental changes," "the conditions for war are increasingly ripe," and "the outbreak of war is inevitable."
Therefore, "we must be prepared to deal with everything."
The severance of diplomatic relations between Britain and the Soviet Union in 1927, the stabbing of the Soviet ambassador to Poland, and the outbreak of local wars following the economic crisis of capitalism in the late 1920s and early 1930s, made the Communist International (Comintern) realize that "the new imperialism war is approaching."
"We should take all measures to safeguard our country against sudden changes."
The increasingly urgent danger of war once again puts the Soviet country in a life-and-death decision, demanding that the Soviet Union abandon its conventional economic development strategy and adopt an unconventional, fast-acting, and speed-oriented preparedness policy. The international environment has undergone significant changes, rendering the theoretical or policy conditions obsolete. Therefore, the immediate reason for the cessation of Lenin's New Economic Policy was the significant change in the international environment.
Of course, the form of diplomacy in this dimension's Soviet Union would be much better than in history, after all, there is no longer the threat of Germany and Fascism.
But before the victory of the Germany and National Socialism revolution, the Soviet Union was still fighting alone.
As for the most decisive reason, it is the dogmatic treatment of Marx and Lenin by the entire party, especially Stalin.
Many comrades within the Communist Party, including Stalin, simply understood the New Economic Policy as a temporary "retreat," failing to realize that it was impossible to transition directly from a capitalist society to communism. The only one who could keep pace with Lenin was Bukharin, but this individual did not excel in political struggle to the same degree as his theoretical knowledge. Therefore, after Bukharin's defeat in the final round against Stalin, the abolition of the New Economic Policy became a foregone conclusion.
"There will be no more war, Comrade Stalin. Our new government has already defeated the domestic rebels and foreign intervention forces. How could there still be war?" Bukharin argued. "Peace is only temporary," Soviet and Polish countered. "The outcome of the war has determined the temporary failure of the world revolution."
imperialism is always ready to make a comeback, Soviet is currently surrounded by Capitalism countries.
These hungry wolves are ready to extinguish the Soviet regime at any time, and war is bound to come."
Stalin tried to puncture Bukharin's fantasy. This guy actually had the audacity to believe that Soviet could build Communism under peaceful conditions, without realizing the danger of the external environment.
"No, Comrade Stalin, we are not fighting alone. Germany will turn red in the future; they will become our loyal allies, and we will no longer fight alone."
In Bukharin's view, the Labour Party led by Strasser was a very revolutionary force, and combined with the Communist Party of Germany, seizing power in Germany would not be a difficult task.
"The Labour Party is strong and can naturally become our ally."
"However, are they really just pure red?" Stalin cast his gaze onto the desk, where a stack of documents lay, detailing Cheka's report on the ethnic group and the Labour Party.
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