Burning Moscow
Chapter 8: Unexpected event
"Yes," after Ustinov gave me a positive answer, he glanced at Fronin next to him and said meaningfully: "The reason why I want you to be in charge of this secret base is the most important thing. One point, because you are one of the insiders who know the true origins of Florin's engineer."
Ustinov’s words made me shiver, saying that I do know that Fronin is a traverser, but if I don’t agree to be the head of this base, are you going to kill me? ? Thinking of this, I felt that my heart was beating violently, and the corners of my mouth twitched violently. I took a deep breath and asked with difficulty: "Comrade People's Committee, is this an order that must be executed?"
Ustinov raised his eyebrows, narrowed the smile on his face, and shrugged his shoulders: "Oshanina, don't be so sensitive. Even if you are unwilling to take up this position, there will be no bad consequences. ."
Hearing what he said, I immediately relaxed. I really don’t want to be the person in charge of this secret base. Since he has said that even if he refuses, there is no sequelae, I can rest assured and boldly follow my own wishes. Come to choose. I pretended to ponder for a while, and then said tactfully: "Comrade People's Committee, thank you for your kindness. I don't think I am suitable for being the person in charge of the secret base. I still like to stay on the front line and confront the enemy face to face."
My answer seems to have been as early as Ustinov's expectation. After he heard it, there was no change in the expression on his face. But he didn't give up like this, and was still making the final attempt: "Comrade Oshanina, have you really decided not to be the person in charge of this secret base?"
"Yes, Comrade People's Committee." I replied firmly, "I feel that with my own ability. It is difficult to be qualified for this important post. I'm sorry!"
After I expressed my attitude again, Ustinov couldn't help but sighed and said regretfully: "Oh, that's really a shame. Comrade Zhukov once said to me that you like to stay at the front and command and participate in battle. You don’t want to stay behind to work, even if it’s such a highly important job, you won’t accept it lightly. From now on, Comrade Zhukov is right!"
"Also, Comrade Oshanina." Ustinov may have seen my embarrassment and quickly comforted me: "Although you did not accept the position I offered you. But don't worry about what will happen. Bad consequences. Perhaps as Zhukov said, the most suitable position for you is on the front line."
"Yes, Comrade People's Committee." Hearing what he said, I quickly echoed: "Maybe I have been on the front line for a long time, and I have adapted to that way of life. I was suddenly transferred to the rear, but I was still a lot uncomfortable. Up."
"Oshanina, it's late, I'll send you out first." Ustinov said, patted me on the shoulder, and said calmly: "I originally planned to wait for you to agree to be the head of the base. After the position, I will take you to visit several research rooms deep underground. Since you have rejected the position I arranged, then you cannot take you to see these laboratories."
When the three of us walked back near the tanks, Fronin suddenly said to Ustinov: "Comrade People's Committee. I think we should let Lida see our new tank. What do you mean? "
Ustinov stopped, glanced sideways at me, and then nodded. He said in agreement: "Well, let her see what our new tank looks like." Then he shouted at the soldiers standing near the tank, "Open the camouflage net."
Following Ustinov's order, the soldiers stepped forward and lifted the camouflage net covering the tank, revealing the true face of the T-72. Looking at the behemoth in front of me, I couldn't help but think of the purpose of this tank's original design. It is used for large-scale rapid assaults. If it can't appear in the form of clusters, the effect will be poor, if it is used in small amounts. It is only suitable for low-intensity conflict operations. The T-72s in front of me may be a starting point on the local battlefield. If it is used on a battlefield where there are hundreds of tanks in melee, the effect will be greatly reduced.
Perhaps Ustinov saw me staring at the tank in a daze, and specifically asked: "Comrade Oshanina, what do you think of our new tank?"
I quickly replied: "Yes, it looks great!"
After listening to Ustinov, he smiled and said to me: "Our new tank not only looks great, but it also surprises you with its performance on the battlefield. Don’t say anything else, it’s common to the Germans. No. 3 and No. 4 tanks, we can hit at least ten of them."
I looked at the 125mm main gun, with a smile on my face, and I said that you don’t know the power of the T-72 at all, let alone ten German tanks, even if there are twenty or thirty tanks. In this way, they still can't help this new tank from later generations.
My smile made Ustinov misunderstood again, and he then asked with a little dissatisfaction: "Why, Comrade Oshanina, don't you believe what I said?"
"You are misunderstood, Comrade People's Committee." I quickly explained to him: "Since the assault rifles provided by Engineer Florin have performed well on the battlefield, the tanks produced under his guidance are powerful You can imagine it."
After listening to Fronin, a satisfied smile appeared on his face. He raised his hand and looked at his watch, and said to us: "I have to go back to the anti-tank trench to see if there is anything that needs improvement, so I won't accompany you."
"Please!" Ustinov said to him politely.
After Fronin left, Ustinov led me around the building and walked towards the parking place. After walking for a while, he looked back at the guards who were far behind us, and then whispered to me: "Oshanina, I will tell you something in advance. In mid-April, we will organize a delegation. To the United States, Comrade Zhukov recommended you to the Supreme Commander himself."
When I went to the United States, when Ustinov said this, I couldn't help but wonder: "Comrade People's Committee, I can ask, what is the purpose of our going to the United States?"
"Very simple, members of the delegation. Responsible to introduce to the American people the great deeds of the Soviet government and people in fighting the fascist invaders." Ustinov said this, shrugging his shoulders habitually, adding: " Of course, if possible, I also hope that they will provide us with more military assistance and persuade the politicians and people there to support the Allies’ counterattack in Europe. The Supreme Commander himself is very eager for the United Kingdom and the United States to open a second battlefield to force the Nazis to divide their forces, thereby reducing The pressure we are under...."
As Ustinov wanted to introduce a lot of content, we went to the parking place, and his words were not finished yet. When the major who sent me saw Ustinov's appearance, he wanted to come over and say hello. Unexpectedly, just a few steps towards us, Ustinov waved away.
Ustinov continued to say to me: "...At the end of last year, in order to urge the Allies to open up a second battlefield, we dispatched a female sniper with outstanding military service, Lyudmila, to visit the United States. She is not only loved by the American people, but also Gained Mrs. Roosevelt’s friendship... Since the Kremlin was very satisfied with the performance of this heroine, after she returned to China, she was promoted from lieutenant to major and awarded the title of'Hero of the Soviet Union' at the same time...."
In this way, we stood not far from the car and talked for more than half an hour before Ustinov said: "Well, Comrade Oshanina, what we should say. I'm done. If possible, go back and take the time to learn English. You may be able to use it then."
"Yes!" I waited for him to finish. Quickly and respectfully agreed: "I will not let you down."
When I got out of the secret base and got back into the car driven by Bezikov, he turned his head and said to me, "Lida, I just received a call that is related to you."
"It has something to do with me?" Bezikov's words left me at a loss. I asked confusedly: "Is it from the hospital?"
He did not reply to me immediately. When the car drove to the point where the checkpoint could not be seen, he replied, "It was not a call from the hospital. It was a call from Marshal Zhukov. He knew that I was sending you here, so he directly called the checkpoint. "
"Comrade Marshal's call?" Bezikov's words surprised me. I asked in a puzzled way: "Is he looking for me for anything?"
"It's about news from Kiev." Bezikov replied briefly as he drove.
"Kiev?!" When I heard the place name, my heart couldn't help but hang up, and asked in a flustered manner: "What happened there?"
"That's it. One of your original subordinates was a regiment commander. Without asking for instructions, he ordered the shooting of more than 200 captured German soldiers." Bezikov glanced at me sideways. , Said quickly: "After learning about this, General Rebarko ordered the captain to be detained and reported the situation to Comrade Marshal. Comrade Marshal would like to ask for your opinion and see how to deal with it. This group leader."
When I heard that this was the case, I hurriedly asked sternly: "Which regiment leader is called?"
"Lieutenant Colonel Sergeikov, commander of the 22nd Guards Division."
I heard that it was Sederikov. I couldn't help but fall into contemplation. In my impression, Sederikov has always been a person with a stable personality. How could he casually order the slaughter of prisoners? There must be something hidden in this. Thinking of this, I then asked: "Colonel, do you know the reason?"
Bezikov nodded and replied: "Yes, Lieutenant Colonel Sergeikov led his troops to capture the Hierez concentration camp north of Kiev and found a large number of dead bodies inside. It is said that this concentration camp was built in 1942. In June, prisoners of war, anti-Nazis, and Jews were mainly detained. Many people died every day. According to statistics, at least 25,000 people were killed in concentration camps."
When I heard Bezikov say this, I immediately understood why Sederikov was uncharacteristically, "Anything else?"
"Also, according to the prisoners' confession, after they occupied Kiev in September 1941, they carried out a systematic massacre in the Babi Ya Valley not far from the concentration camp." In order to let me understand the ins and outs of the matter, Bezikov also A detailed explanation was given: "From September 24 to 28, 1941, the buildings used by the German occupation forces in the city experienced large explosions, resulting in the deaths of a large number of Germans. Originally, these actions were our underground The resistance organization did, but the Germans put the blame for these things on the Jews, and the head of the occupation army decided to put all the Jews in the city to death.
There were originally 160,000 Jews in the city, and 100,000 of them had been evacuated to the rear before Kiev fell. On September 28, the SS posted notices everywhere in the city, with the name Jew coming out of the house the next morning and gathering on the street. At 8 o'clock in the morning on the 29th, all the Jews were summoned to a few blocks, and then the SS drove them to the Babia Valley. The Jews who entered the valley were all required to take off all valuable things and all their clothes, and a group of ten walked towards the depths of the valley. As soon as they entered the predetermined location, they were shot by machine guns, and in this way a large number of Jews were killed. In just two days, 33,771 Jews were brutally murdered.
In the following months, thousands of Jews were captured and sent to the Babia Valley to be executed. In addition to the Jews, many prisoners of war and gypsies of our army were also killed there..."
After Bezikov introduced the whole situation, I couldn't help getting angry, biting my posterior molars, and said viciously: "If I change to Sederikov, but after seeing the bones in the concentration camp, I will give the same order without hesitation. Because our soldiers are not killing people at all, but a bunch of inhuman German beasts~lightnovelpub.net~Lida, how do you plan to reply to Comrade Marshal?"
Although Bezikov asked such a question nonchalantly, I knew in my heart that what he said was how to deal with Sederikov. So I did not hesitate to say: "Colonel, I personally think that in this incident, Lieutenant Colonel Sederikov should not only be punished, but should also be commended. Please tell me what I mean. Comrade Marshal."
After listening to what I said, Bezikov smiled on his face. He said friendlyly: "No problem, I will bring your original words to Comrade Marshal." And comforted me, "Don't worry, Marshal. Comrade knows that this lieutenant colonel is your favorite general, otherwise I will not specifically ask you for your opinion on how to deal with his problem. Okay, just come out today, you should be tired too, I This will send you back to the hospital." (To be continued)
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