Sokov did not express any opinions on Bezikov's arrangements. After all, in terms of security, the other party was a professional, and it was not his turn as a layman to dictate. He believed that as long as Yakov was with him, Bezikov's security level would be the highest. Even if the spies in their childhood had great abilities, they would never be able to sneak into this guest house.

He thought that even if they were attacked at night, both he and Yakov had the ability to protect themselves, but Lukin, who had disabled legs, was a different story. It was necessary to arrange soldiers in his room to serve as guards. But before that, he had to seek Lu Jin's opinion to see if the other party agreed with his arrangement.

Sokov left the hall on the first floor and went directly to Lukin's room on the second floor.

Seeing Sokov enter the door, Lujin said with a smile: "Misha, it's so late and you haven't rested yet."

"Comrade Deputy Commander." Sokov said to Lukin with a serious expression: "The person in charge of the guest house told me that not long ago, a few spies who were young had sneaked into Khabarovsk and started to attack our army. The general carried out the assassination."

Lu Jin couldn't help being surprised after hearing this, and then asked: "Did their conspiracy succeed?"

"One of the spies put on makeup and sneaked into a headquarters of our army." Sokov did not immediately answer Lukin's question, but continued to tell what he knew: "He broke into the general's office and shouted at the general who was working. The general fired five shots."

“Ah, five shots in a row?” Lu Jin asked nervously: “Is that comrade general’s life in danger?”

"The general had been warned a long time ago that there might be enemy spies who would sneak into the headquarters to cause damage, so he found someone to pretend to be himself in the office." Sokov said: "The person who was shot and died was just a man. A substitute, the general himself is safe and sound."

"It's okay, it's okay." Lu Jin said with relief after hearing this: "You know that a war is coming. If we lose a few generals like this, it will bring serious consequences. Fortunately, this general has the foresight and knows He sent someone to pretend to be himself, thus escaping the enemy’s assassination.”

"Comrade Deputy Commander, I finally understand why the superiors arranged for us commanders who came to Khabarovsk to stay in different places. I am afraid that we are worried about being attacked by the enemy. Think about it, if all of us Our commanders all live in a guest house, and the enemy who sneaked into Khabarovsk happens to have mortars. He only needs to shell the guest house where we live to cause considerable losses to our army."

“Major Bezikov is a professional in security.” Lukin said, “I think the security force he deployed after we checked into the guest house can ensure the safety of the three of us.”

"Although he set up double posts at the door of the guest house and arranged patrols to patrol around the guest house, I feel that this is not enough." Sokov said to Lukin: "I think there should be two posts at the door of your room. Put two soldiers on guard, and it is best to have two more soldiers in the house to protect your safety."

Unexpectedly, after Lu Jin listened, he waved his hands and said: "Misha, you are worrying too much. Don't see spies who have a small life sneaking in, but since Major Bezikov has made arrangements, if they want to sneak in, But it is not that easy. These soldiers must have been very tired after taking a train with us for two days and flying for more than ten hours. They should be allowed to rest more. In my opinion, there is no need to waste time on my safety. Manpower is available.”

Since Lukin was unwilling to follow his own arrangements and arrange security personnel at the door and in the room, Sokov did not force himself and just said casually: "Comrade Deputy Commander, you go to bed early, I will live next door. If you need anything, call me."

Sokov left Lukin's room, but did not go back to rest. Instead, he came to Yakov's room.

“Misha, you’re here!” Yakov saw Sokov pushing the door open and asked with concern: “You’ve been on a plane for so long, why haven’t you gone back to rest?”

“Yasha, I’m here to talk to you about the security issues of the guest house.”

Hearing what Sokov said, Yakov had a surprised expression on his face: "Misha, isn't Major Bezikov in charge of the security work? This is his specialty. He can arrange everything. Don’t worry about something happening.”

Sokov quickly repeated to Yakov what he heard in the hall on the first floor, and then said: "You and I are both people who have been on the battlefield. Even if a spy sneaks into the room in the middle of the night, we can still protect ourselves." Ability. But as for Lieutenant General Lu Jin, his legs are disabled. If he encounters an enemy sneaking in, his life may be in danger."

 “Then what are you going to do?” Yakov asked.

"I originally wanted to place two sentries at the door and one or two soldiers in his room to ensure his safety, but he refused." Sokov sighed and said helplessly: " I just came here to find a way for you, how to ensure Lu Jin’s safety without affecting him?”

"This is easy to handle." As soon as Sokov finished speaking, Yakov put forward his own plan: "You can arrange for two people to be on duty in the corridor on the second floor. Once a stranger appears in the corridor, they can immediately Discovered. In addition, arrange two more soldiers to guard under the window of our three-person room, so as to prevent enemy spies from climbing through the window and entering our room. Misha, what do you think of my proposal? "

Sokov raised his hand and slapped himself on the forehead, scolding himself for caring and causing chaos. He only thought about arranging personnel to guard Lujin's door and room, but he never thought about putting these soldiers in the corridor. Above and below the window, it can play a better role. He kept saying: "Yasha, you are still thoughtful. With this arrangement, even if an enemy spy knows that a big shot lives here and wants to get in and assassinate him, it will not be easy." "Major Bezikov" Isn't there a patrol team arranged?" Yakov continued: "Even if an enemy tries to climb into our room through the window, as long as they are discovered by the soldiers on duty under the window, the gunfire will sound, and the patrol team will circle around the guest house. We can rush over immediately for reinforcements.”

With a good plan in hand, Sokov was about to go downstairs to find Bezikov and ask him to arrange manpower, but he didn't expect that he came first.

Seeing Bezikov entering, Sokov said to him: "Comrade Major, Yasha and I have just studied some security plans and hope to get your cooperation." Then, he gave the plan that the two of them had studied, Told it to Bezikov.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he finished speaking, Bezikov replied: "Comrade Commander, in addition to setting up two posts and a five-man patrol at the gate, I have also placed three hidden sentries under your windows; In addition, two soldiers have been placed in the corridor, and I have told them that before dawn, as long as someone who is not one of our own appears in the corridor, they can shoot without hesitation."

"Misha, how are you?" After listening to what Bezikov said, Yakov smiled and said to Sokov: "I'm right, Major Bezikov is a professional in security. He arranged The security is tighter than we thought. It’s getting late, Misha, you should go back and rest early.”

 Have nothing to do all night.

 Early the next morning, Sokov woke up from his sleep, walked to the window, and looked outside. The buildings in Khabarovsk are mainly wooden bungalows. There are not many houses with brick-concrete structures. Two-story buildings like guest houses are indeed rare in this area.

 After Sokov finished washing, he strolled downstairs to the lobby on the first floor.

Bezikov was dozing off on the sofa in the corner of the hall. When he heard footsteps coming, he opened his eyes. When he saw clearly that the person approaching was Sokov, he immediately stood up and saluted: "Hello, Comrade Commander!"

"Major Bezikov, why did you forget?" Although there were no waiters in the hall except for a few of Bezikov's men, Sokov still reminded him: "I am now Major Matevosyan, Qian Don’t call it wrong.”

Bezikov grinned and then asked: "Major Matevosyan, where are you planning to go?"

 “I want to take a walk around the area.”

Hearing that Sokov wanted to go outside for a walk, Bezikov quickly said: "There may be enemy spies outside. I will send a few people to accompany you."

"No need, Comrade Major." But Sokov shook his head and said resolutely: "Originally, I was walking outside alone and was not conspicuous at all. After all, there are many of our troops stationed in the city. But if there are people behind me If I follow a few soldiers, I'm afraid it will attract others' attention and want to find out my identity. Otherwise, why would a small major be followed by several soldiers to protect me?"

When Bezikov heard this, he felt that what Sokov said made sense. Nowadays, there are many troops stationed in Khabarovsk. If a major is just wandering on the street alone, no one will notice him; but if he is accompanied by several guards, if someone with ulterior motives sees him, he will definitely He will try his best to find out Sokov's identity, which may cause unnecessary trouble.

After thinking about this clearly, Bezikov quickly reminded Sokov: "Major Matevosyan, when you go out for a walk, you must pay more attention to your own safety."

"Don't worry, Comrade Major." Sokov patted the pistol on his waist and said confidently: "I'm just walking around, I won't go too far. Even if I encounter any accident, I have the ability to protect myself. , you don’t have to worry about this.”

Even though Bezikov promised not to send anyone to follow Sokov, since the other party was his protection target, if something unexpected happened to him when he went out alone, he would not be able to bear the consequences. So after Sokov had gone far, Bezikov called two clever soldiers and told them: "I give you two a task, which is to follow General Sokov from a distance and protect them. Safe, got it?”

 “Understood, Comrade Major.”

"Remember." When the two left the guest house, Bezikov specifically told them: "Keep your distance. Don't let Comrade General discover your whereabouts. Just follow you from a distance. As long as no one poses a threat to Comrade General. , you two don’t have to show up at all.”

After sending away the two soldiers, Bezikov stretched and said to a sergeant standing not far away: "Comrade Sergeant, you will be responsible for the arrangements in the guest house. I will endure it." I couldn’t keep my eyes open all night, so I had to go back and catch up on my nap.”