Chapter 2371

The airborne training finally ended in the evening. Accompanied by the army commander General Afunin, Ye Liaoming came to Sokov's headquarters and prepared to report the results of the training to him.

“General Afunin and General Ye Liaoming.” Seeing the two people arriving at his headquarters, Sokov went up to them and shook hands with them one by one. At the same time, he said politely: “Thank you for your hard work!”

"It's not hard, it's not hard." Ye Liaoming said with a smile: "Comrade Commander, I came here specially to report the training results to you."

Although Sokov had already obtained the results of the airborne training of the 4th Guards Airborne Division from Lieutenant Colonel Denis, when he heard Ye Liaoming take the initiative to mention it, he followed suit and said: "Comrade General, let me tell you It’s the result of the division’s airborne training!”

"Comrade Commander." Ye Liaoming reported to Sokov: "It took the whole division one day to complete aerial parachute training. During the entire airborne operation, about a hundred soldiers appeared because of their unskilled landing posture. The condition of sprained feet.”

“They all have sprained feet, isn’t the injury more serious?” Sokov asked.

Facing the question raised by Sokov, Ye Liaoming hesitated for a long time and finally said: "Three soldiers have broken legs. I'm afraid they will not be able to participate in this airborne operation."

Sokov just nodded lightly, and then asked Afunin: "General Afunin, I think you are very interested in today's airborne training. I want to ask you a question now."

"What's the problem?" Afuning said, "Comrade Commander, please tell me."

“Do you think based on today’s training results, when airborne in an enemy-occupied area, everyone will be able to land safely?”

"It's hard to say, Comrade Commander." Afuning replied: "Although I am very satisfied with the performance of the troops in today's airborne training. But if such troops are to be parachuted behind enemy lines, I think there are still many things to do." insufficient."

"Tell me more details." Sokov said impatiently: "I need to know the real situation so that I can formulate a targeted airborne combat plan."

"You need to use transport planes and gliders to airdrop thousands of troops to the enemy's rear. They may be hit by anti-aircraft fire or intercepted by enemy planes on the way. These may all affect the first time you serve as an airborne soldier. The commanders and fighters felt uneasy." Afuning said: "And even if they can successfully reach the airborne area, they still don't know what the situation is on the ground. Even if they successfully parachute, they may be attacked during the parachute. Ground fire damage..."

Sokov waited for Afunin to go through a series of problems he might encounter, and then said: "That's right, General Afunin. The airborne division is the unit under your command. You will carry out the airborne mission." Only by telling us about the possible situations we may encounter at the time, we can have a good idea of ​​the situation, discuss countermeasures in advance, and reduce the fear of these commanders and fighters to a certain extent."

Sokov's words made Yakov raise the issue of air cover again: "Misha, I think we should contact Marshal Hudyakov and ask him to dispatch a sufficient number of fighter planes on the day we organize the airborne operation. Transport fleet escort.”

As a person from later generations, Sokov naturally knew that the Kwantung Army was at the end of its strength. Even if they knew that the Soviet army was about to airdrop in the city they controlled, they could not spare a sufficient number of fighter planes to intercept it. However, considering that the people present were different from me, they did not know about the Kwantung Army's lack of fighter planes, so they said euphemistically: "I think the Kwantung Army may not have much air power after suffering repeated attacks from our army, so I will send fighter planes." Escort seems a bit redundant.”

"Misha, I'd better be cautious." As soon as Sokov finished speaking, Lujin added: "Even if the Kwantung Army's planes were shot down by our army in the early battles, no one can Make sure they have any spare aircraft. If we think that all the enemy planes have been shot down by our army, we will have the idea of ​​underestimating the enemy, which is very easy to suffer. If we discover our army’s airborne intention, we will deploy air forces from other places to meet us. transport fleet, but huge casualties may be unavoidable."

Sokov stared at Lukin for a long time, wondering in his mind whether he should stick to his point of view, or should he follow Lukin's advice and ask Marshal Hudyakov to send a fighter group to cover the transport group to the designated airdrop location. .

Thinking of this, he sighed softly, and then said: "Okay, Comrade Deputy Commander, I'll listen to you. But on the day of the operation, let Marshal Hudyakov send us more fighter planes to ensure the fleet of transport troops. Able to reach the designated location smoothly.”

Seeing that Sokov agreed to let the Air Force send a group of fighter planes to **** them, both Afunin and Ye Liaoming couldn't help but secretly heaved a sigh of relief. They knew in their hearts that as long as there were Soviet fighter planes to **** them, no matter how many more planes the little devils sent, There is nothing to worry about.

Seeing that the report was over, Sokov was about to let Afunin and Ye Liaoming leave. Afunin and Ye Liaoming looked at each other and exchanged a look with each other. Then Afunin said: "Comrade Commander, yes In this way, we will hold a dance tonight to celebrate today's outstanding training results. Comrade Commander, I would like to invite you, the Deputy Commander, the Chief of Staff and the Military Commissar to come to our military headquarters to participate. prom."

“Dance?” When Sokov heard Afunin say this, he thought it must not be the so-called court dance, but a general social dance. Except for Lu Jin, who cannot move his legs, everyone else can participate in this dance: "I wonder how many people you plan to invite?"

"Not many," Afuning replied: "Commanders at all levels plus local residents, there are only more than two hundred people."

"More than two hundred people is not a small number." Sokov said vigilantly: "Don't forget, the prisoner of war riots and poisoning incidents all show that we have not been recognized by everyone in Solon City. You invite local people to participate like this Isn’t the party a little too hasty?”

Facing Sokov’s question, Afunin said confidently: “Comrade Commander, everyone attending the dance tonight has been strictly reviewed and screened, and there will definitely be no hostile elements who oppose our country.”

 “Is there a girl?” Yakov came over and asked.

"Of course, Comrade Chief of Staff." Afnin thought this was an opportunity to please Yakov, and said quickly: "There are more than fifty girls participating tonight, all of whom are recruited from the local area."

 “Who are they?” Yakov continued to ask.

"There are teachers, clerks and hospital medical staff." Hearing this, Sokov couldn't help but look at Yakov with a meaningful look, and muttered to himself: "I wonder if Sony was invited to the party tonight. Will Ya participate?"

"By the way, Comrade Chief of Staff." Afnin said to Yakov: "There is something I need to explain to you in advance. Many of the girls attending the ball are Belarusian."

"What, White Russian?" Yakov immediately jumped up from his seat when he heard this: "Why is it White Russian? Why is it White Russian?"

“Okay, Yakov, don’t be so neurotic.” Seeing Yakov’s loss of temper, Sokov quickly said to smooth things over: “As long as they are not our enemies, even if they are Belarus, what does it matter?”

Sokov knew this period of history very well and knew that due to the outbreak of the October Revolution, a large number of Tsarist Russian memorials, soldiers, Cossacks, intellectuals, businessmen, landowners and officials, fearing that they would be liquidated by the Soviet Union, fled abroad crazily, and the Northeast is The first choice for Belarusians.

For a time, a large number of Russians fled across the border to China. Most of them lived in various gathering places in the Northeast. Among them, the number of White Russians in Harbin alone reached an astonishing 100,000, making it the largest Russian gathering place. Belarusians living in Harbin have also founded dozens of Russian-language schools and published Russian-language magazines and newspapers. They are like a small-scale Russia. However, as China also fell into a melee soon, seeing the unstable situation, businessmen living in the Northeast gradually moved to other cities or countries.

"Misha, the war may be over soon." Lu Jin said again at this time: "Those White Russians stranded in the northeast, I wonder what the superiors will do with them?"

"After the establishment of the Soviet Union, the nationality of those Belarusians was not recognized, and they were also considered reactionaries and enemies of the Soviet Union." Sokov said: "It is precisely because of this that there are a large number of Belarusians staying in China. Within the country. Maybe it won’t be long before the superiors will make relevant speeches, confirming that Belarus are also Soviets, and they can return to live in the country unconditionally as long as they wish.”

"No way?!" After hearing what Sokov said, the first person to question was his friend Yakov: "If the Supreme Command really intends to recognize the identity of Belarus, why haven't I heard anything about it? Woolen cloth?"

Naturally, Sokov would not stupidly tell the other party that he had read all this from history books. He could only say vaguely: "Yasha, this is all my analysis. But I am not talking nonsense, but I have some opinions." Based on that.”

 “What’s the basis?” Yakov asked unconvinced.

"During the Great Patriotic War, we suffered tens of millions of casualties. If we do not replenish the population, it may not be conducive to the post-war reconstruction work." Sokov said plausibly: "And these years led to It is now possible for the White Russians in China to return to their roots after falling leaves."

"Misha, what you said makes some sense." Yakov said: "But I think it is unlikely to be realized. After all, the Soviet Union has been established for more than 20 years. If there were to be amnesty for these Belarusians, they would have been amnesty long ago. "

"Yasha, it seems that you did not hear clearly what I just said," Sokov explained to Yakov: "If this great Patriotic War had not broken out, I am afraid that these Belarusians who have been exiled to Northeast China will never If they have the opportunity to return to their hometown. If the Supreme Command issues a new order allowing these White Russians to return to the Soviet Union, they will definitely be grateful. By then, no matter what you ask them to do, they will do it."

After the two talked for a while, Sokov asked Yakov: "Yasha, you should give General Afunin a good idea. Will you attend the dance tonight?"

Hearing Sokov's question, Yakov thought for a long time, and finally nodded slowly and said: "I guess, if we really go to the dance, I can only be a foil by your side, I'm afraid No girl wants to dance with me.”

Sokov laughed a few times and said: "Yasha, you are overthinking. With your appearance and identity, you will be the target of competition among the girls when you arrive at the dance."

"If we were still in Khabarovsk at this moment, the possibility you mentioned still exists." Yakov said with a wry smile: "But when those girls see your epaulets clearly, they will immediately surround you to please you. "

Sokov understood what Yakov was worried about, and explained to him with a smile: "Then when we go to the dance in the evening, we will all wear casual clothes, so that we don't have to worry about girls who only care about military rank snubbing you."

Yakov thought about it carefully, and it seemed that this was really the case. Lu Jin's legs and feet are inconvenient. Even if he goes to the dance, he will probably have to sit aside and watch others dance. As a young talent, Yakov will definitely attract countless attention if he really appears on the dance floor. He raised his hand and patted Yakov on the shoulder, and said with a smile: "It's settled. When we attend the dance in the evening, we will all wear casual clothes to see who is the most popular among the girls."

After confirming that Sokov would not wear the military uniform representing his identity when attending tonight's party, Yakov felt much more at ease. This meant that the two of them had arrived at the same starting line. Who could arrive first? The end point is still unknown.

"Okay, Misha, I'm going to the ball." After Yakov said this, he turned to Afunin and asked: "General Afunin, when will your ball be held?"

“It’s eight-thirty tonight.” Afuning replied: “Comrade commanders, please come early. My subordinates and I will be waiting for your arrival.”

"Don't worry, General Afunin." Sokov waited for Afunin to finish speaking, nodded, then waved to him and said: "General Afunin, it's getting late, you go back with General Ye Liaoming first. Get ready."

 After Afuning and Ye Liaoming left, Lu Jin said: "My legs and feet are inconvenient, so I will not attend the dance tonight."

"How can this be done?" Sokov felt somewhat dissatisfied when he learned that Lu Jin was unwilling to attend the dance tonight. But he still politely said to Lu Jin: "Comrade Deputy Commander, I know that you can't dance on the dance floor because of your leg injury. But it doesn't matter, it doesn't matter at all. Although you can't dance, you can sit on the dance floor." Watching everyone dance is much better than sitting alone at home."

 (End of this chapter)