Before Colonel Beley arrived, Sergeikov and others, who learned that I had returned to the headquarters, hurried over.

Sejerikov did not come alone, and two commanders followed him. My eyes were sharp. As soon as the three of them entered the door, I recognized the major on his right. He was the former deputy commander of the guard battalion, Major Basmanov. The man on the left looked very kind. , I thought for a moment, and then I remembered that this was Captain Rosenberg.

The three came to me and stopped. After raising their hands in salute, Sergeikov first reported to me: "Comrade Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Sergeykov, the former head of the 22nd Division of the Guards Infantry. Report to you that we have successfully highlighted the German encirclement, come to report to you, await your order, please give instructions!"

When I saw this old man appearing in front of me again, I couldn't control my emotions again. I took a step forward and grabbed his arms, shook them vigorously, resisting the tears that were about to come out, and said in a choked voice. "Lieutenant Colonel Sergeikov, on behalf of all the commanders of the 6th Guards Army, I welcome your arrival." After saying this, I blinked my eyes vigorously, and then said, "The troops are all lit up. It doesn’t matter, as long as your regiment leader is still there, then we can rebuild the 22nd Guards Division and let you become regiment leader again.

After hearing what I said, Sederikov, who thought he would be blamed, disappeared and replaced with an unexpected surprise. He asked in surprise, "Comrade Commander, you can really rebuild. My group?"

"Yes, comrade lieutenant colonel." The independent division is my old army. How could I watch it annihilated? As long as possible, I will rebuild it as soon as possible, so I especially thank you Jerichov made a wish and said: "Let it go. It only takes a week at most for your regiment to be rebuilt."

After I finished speaking, Sergeikov asked cautiously: "Comrade Commander. To rebuild a regiment, do you know that there are enough commanders and soldiers now?"

Rebuild a group. Although it was my temporary intention, the soldiers did not have any problems. Just reorganize the nearby militia organization into a regular army. Anyway, more than a hundred people who broke out this time can be enriched into the army as the backbone of the battle. I believe it will soon be possible. Let this rebuilt force form combat effectiveness.

After thinking about it, I said to Sederikov: "Comrade Lieutenant Colonel, I can incorporate the militias from nearby towns into your new force. The more than one hundred people who broke out with you will serve as backbones in combat. Enter the troops and let them serve as grass-roots commanders. In this way, the troops can form combat effectiveness in a short period of time."

When I said this, I glanced at Major Basmanov next to him, and said apologetically: "Comrade Major, I originally wanted you to go to the Guard Corps of the Group Army, but now Lieutenant Colonel Sederikov’s new regiment If you need you more, you should first go to his regiment and become the chief of staff. You have no opinion, do you?"

Basmanov heard me call out his name. Two steps forward quickly, standing side by side with Sederikov. After taking a look at the other person, he turned his head and looked at me. He replied: "Comrade Commander, I resolutely obey your orders."

Seeing that neither Sergeikov nor Basmanov had any objections, I turned my gaze to Captain Rosenberg again. I only glanced at it, then turned my gaze to Sederikov, and said to him: "Comrade Lieutenant Colonel, the Captain Rosenberg behind you, must you already know him?"

"Yes, Comrade Commander." Sergeikov heard my question and immediately replied affirmatively: "In the original battle to seize the bridge over the Dnieper River. Comrade Captain had made great achievements. If not, He took the people to cross the river at night, risking the danger, and fought back and forth with our frontal attacking troops. Maybe our troops will pay even greater sacrifices in the battle to seize the bridge."

"Comrade lieutenant colonel, since you know Captain Rosenberg. Then things will be easy." Seeing that Sergeikov knows Rosenberg's details, I feel relieved a lot, so I can make arrangements. His job title: "Let him be a battalion commander in your regiment, I don't know what you want?"

Hearing my question, Sederikov looked back at Rosenberg behind him and nodded in agreement: "Comrade Commander, I also think that with Captain Rosenberg's ability, he can hold a higher position. "

"Since you have no opinion, let's make the decision." After I said this, I suddenly remembered that I hadn't seen Grams and the others, so I couldn't help asking again: "Right, When I just went to the barracks, I heard that you and Grams and the surrendered German soldiers went elsewhere."

"Yes," Sergeikov did not deny my question, and explained to me: "After the military commissar and the chief of staff came to you, a group of officers and soldiers from the Ministry of Internal Affairs came and said they would Captain Si and the surrenders conducted the review. I was afraid that they would have an accident, so I accompanied Basmanov and Rosenberg. Before I left, I sent someone to notify the military commissioner, but in order to prevent him from worrying, I did not let anyone explain where we went."

Hearing Sergeikov's words, I immediately criticized him: "Comrade Lieutenant Colonel, do you know? You are completely wrong to do this. Why don't you talk to the military commissioner for such a big thing? If it happens to you If something unexpected happens, we just want to help you and we won’t be able to help.” Although there is a large number of internal troops stationed in the military’s jurisdiction as usual, I am not afraid of them at all at this moment, because I still have them. The warrant Beria gave me can mobilize the local internal affairs troops at any time as needed.

Sergeikov immediately blushed, lowered his head and apologized to me in a low voice: "I'm sorry, Comrade Commander, I was wrong. The reason why I didn't explain to the military commissioner where we went, one is I'm afraid he is worried. If something happens, it will hurt you."

"Okay, don't say it." I interrupted his defense impatiently, and then said to him with a straight face: "Comrade lieutenant colonel, please remember that I am now commander of the group army and have more rights than before. Or the commander of the army is too much. As long as my subordinates are not mutinous and fleeing, no matter what happens, I can rescue you from the hands of the internal affairs troops. Do you understand what I mean?"

"Understood." Sergeikov replied embarrassedly.

"Colon Bezikov," I saw Sederikov confessed to me on the initiative, and did not continue to blame him. Instead, I turned my head and called Bezikov over and told him, "Rebuild the group. It's up to you and Lieutenant Colonel Sergeikov to do it together. Remember, the troops must be rebuilt within a week and immediately put into training. Understand?"

"Understood." Bezikov readily agreed, and then asked: "What about weapons and equipment?"

Since the two divisions on the first line of defense only changed their equipment some time ago, there is no problem of lack of equipment in rebuilding a regiment. I succinctly said to Bezikov: "Didn't the 51st and 52nd Guards Divisions have just replaced a batch of equipment, so I will give this batch of equipment to Lieutenant Colonel Sederikov.

"Okay, I'll make arrangements now." After speaking, he took Sederikov and the three of them out of the headquarters.

Not long after Bezikov and the others left, Colonel Bely hurried to the headquarters. As soon as he entered the door, he saw Captain Shamrih and the others standing next to them, and immediately greeted them in surprise, and actively greeted each other, "Oh my God, I didn't expect you to break out of Kiev."

"Comrade brigade commander, I didn't expect we could see you here." The three of Shamrich saw the appearance of the acting brigade commander of their former tank 22nd brigade. They were all very excited, and they squeezed to Colonel Berei's side. , Began to reminisce about the past with him.

I waited for their greetings, so I called Bie Lei in front of me and discussed with him: "Comrade Colonel, do you think about the current situation, should you form another tank brigade, or assign them directly to the existing ones? Two tank brigades?"

"Comrade Commander," After listening to what I said, Don't think about it for a moment, and then replied: "At present, our tank army has limited tanks and soldiers. If we want to form another brigade~lightnovelpub.net~I It is unrealistic to think." At this point, he saw an expression of discomfort on my face, and quickly added: "Of course, I understand the capabilities of Captain Shamrich and the others. They are all qualified tank commanders. If they are allowed to serve as infantrymen, they will be a little bit awkward. Why not, let me first put them in my military department to adapt, and if there are suitable positions, I will send them immediately Go to the army. Comrade Commander, do you think it's okay?"

Since Colonel Berley has said it for this reason, I can’t refute it any more, so I have to follow his meaning and say: "Comrade Colonel, you are very considerate. Then follow your plan and let Sham first. The three of them will go to your military department to work for a period of time, and when they adapt to the environment, they will be sent to the grassroots troops. "Since I know the cruelty of the Kursk battle, I am not worried that Bere will go back on his word. When commanders at all levels of the tank army have suffered heavy casualties, excellent tank commanders like Shamrih will become popular.

Seeing that the work of Shamrich and others had also been arranged, I waved to Beley and said, "Well, comrade colonel, you can leave. The training of the tank unit must be carried out. The Germans may not be long. , It will launch an attack on us. If our tank forces are too weak, they will not be able to stop the German armored forces from assaulting. Understand?"

"Understood." After Bie Lei replied, he saluted me and left the headquarters with three new subordinates. (To be continued.)