Nikolai maneuvers to become successor to George Uday

Nikolai Chachescu, through his role in the party, strategically positions himself to become the successor to George Uday. He controls access to George Uday, keeping other Politburo members away and mustering support from those who are aligned with him to secure the position. Despite being perceived as a blank slate and a peasant with strong Romanian credentials, Nikolai orchestrates his rise to power effectively.