Age of Conquest Reborn

Marshal Petroshilov, Chief of the Soviet General Staff, agreed with General Kulykin's judgment from the bottom of his heart. The facts are obvious. Since it is a siege, troops should be deployed on all sides. Tang Qiuli only left the north. Isn't he afraid of Transcaucasia? The military region troops broke out from that direction. Even a primary school student would not make a mistake. Tang Qiuli, who is known for his cunning and insidiousness, would leave such a big loophole?

There were no independent division troops in the direction leading to the Selenge River. The devil believed that it was either a trap or a trap. Therefore, Marshal Petroshilov specially explained it, and his words had the meaning of excusing General Kulykin.

After listening to his words, Stalin almost fainted with anger and shouted angrily: "Idiot! Kulykin is an idiot, and you believe his stupid words. The reason is very simple. The number of troops Tang Qiuli transferred to Outer Mongolia will not exceed three. One hundred thousand people, surrounded on all sides, and his troops are not enough. Kulykin can break through the siege from any direction. Didn't Kulykin say in the telegram that he was surrounded by more than 200,000 troops from the independent division?"

"Therefore, Kurejin's approach of standing firm and waiting for reinforcements is exactly what Tang Qiuli wanted. He would disrupt Kurejin's position with a fierce attack, use intensive artillery fire to kill and injure his effective forces as much as possible, and change the strength of both sides on the battlefield. In contrast, maybe tomorrow, the gap in the northern direction will be blocked by Tang Qiuli, and Kurekin has lost his best chance to break out, and his troops have been bitten by the independent division troops!"

Marshal Petroshilov was stunned by Stalin's roar. He regained his composure, but was not convinced. He said: "Comrade Stalin, even if Kulykin chose to break out, on the way to retreat, we will The independent division troops were being pursued one after another. With continuous attacks, I am afraid that before we reach the south bank of the Selenge River, there will be very few troops left, or even the entire army will be annihilated."

Stalin was not even in the mood to lose his temper. He shook his head and said sadly: "It's a very simple method. Resist step by step. Block every layer. At least half of the troops can be safely withdrawn. A company commander can think of it. You, the Chief of General Staff, don’t know this, right?”

Although Stalin's tone was not high, it was full of ridicule. Marshal Petroshilov fell silent. At this time, the phone in the living room rang. A colonel guard picked up the phone and asked a few questions, and then .Said to Marshal Petroshilov: "Comrade Marshal, someone from the General Staff is looking for you!"

Marshal Petroshilov took the phone, nodded constantly while listening, put down the phone, his face seemed a little better, and said to Stalin: "Comrade Stalin, the Operation Department of the General Staff has just received orders from Commander Kulykin. "Ten minutes ago, the independent division troops stopped attacking and only used artillery fire to attack their temporary fortifications. The troops suffered heavy casualties, but a ring defense system has been initially formed."

"In addition, Kulykin reported that when he was first surrounded, he ordered Lieutenant General Jonasov, deputy commander of the Air Force of the Don Military Region, to dispatch all fighters and bombers to bomb the artillery positions of the independent divisions to reduce their Pressure, but so far, the Don River Military Region Air Force has not dispatched. Kulykin requested the General Staff to issue an order to attack. Do you think we issued the order immediately? "

Stalin glanced at him coldly and said: "The air force of the Don River Military Region alone will not help. Since Tang Qiuli has designed such a big trap, why not take this into consideration and immediately summon the main members of the General Staff to arrive?"

There is a meeting in the office to study the issue of the surrounding troops of the Transcaucasus Military District!"

At the beginning of the meeting, Marshal Petroshilov, Chief of the General Staff, briefed everyone. This news shocked everyone. Just yesterday, the General Staff's war briefing said that the troops of the Transcaucasus Military Region had broken out.

The troops of the Independent Division were at the defense line of the Lenghe River, and they headed south to attack Kulun. How could they have changed completely after a sleep? Oh my God! More than 200,000 troops were surrounded by the Chinese!

Looking at the senior officials whose expressions were changing, Stalin was filled with anger and vented his anger on General Bessovsky, the director of the General Intelligence Bureau of the General Staff Headquarters. "As the supreme head of the military intelligence department, Comrade Bessovsky, you should

Feeling ashamed and ashamed, Tang Qiuli sent more than 200,000 troops into Outer Mongolia. The intelligence department was not aware at all that the current dangerous situation of the troops in the Transcaucasus Military Region was, to a large extent, caused by your General Intelligence Bureau!

"

"The General Intelligence Bureau did not notice anything about the mobilization of more than 200,000 troops in the independent division for more than a week? It is simply unbelievable. Are the Chinese ghosts, or that they have grown wings and fallen from the sky? Comrade Bessovsky

, do you have anything to explain?”

Stalin's tone seemed calm and his emotions were not intense. However, people who are familiar with the Soviet leader's character know that the more indifferent his words and expressions are, the more it proves that his inner anger has reached the edge of being uncontrollable. What's next?

, it’s time to kill!

The senior officials of the Soviet party, government and army who attended the military meeting were all worried about General Bessovsky. Under such circumstances, no one dared to come forward to smooth things over. Otherwise, Comrade Stalin, who was burning with anger, would

He was angry at himself and was implicated. Marshal Petroshilov, who should have come forward to save his life, had just been subjected to cynicism and sharp questioning. The heat on his face has not faded. How dare he come forward again to defend his subordinates?

absolve.

The happiest person was Beria, the People's Commissar of Internal Affairs of the Soviet Union and Chairman of the All-Soviet Committee for the Elimination of Counterrevolutionaries. Although he lowered his head, he was ecstatic in his heart. Bessovsky was unlucky, and he was the one who benefited. The military intelligence system was monolithic, and he was worried about it.

For a long time, he just couldn't get in the way. Beria knew that Bessovsky was finished. It was a natural thing to lose his official position. He was lucky not to be shot. It was Comrade Stalin who showed mercy outside the law!

General Bessovsky looked frighteningly pale. He stood up, tried hard to maintain a military posture, and said: "Comrade Stalin, it is the General Intelligence Bureau's dereliction of duty. As the director, I bear full responsibility and have nothing to say!"

This is indeed the case. Hundreds of thousands of troops from the Independent Division marched into Outer Mongolia, but the General Intelligence Bureau of the General Staff found no signs at all. As a result, more than 200,000 troops from the Transcaucasus Military Region fell into the siege of the Independent Division. Once the entire army

The consequences of being destroyed can be as serious as they are, and no reason can shirk this responsibility.

Stalin smiled coldly, his eyes filled with chills, and said: "Comrade Bessovsky, in view of your serious dereliction of duty, you are no longer suitable to serve as the director of the General Intelligence Bureau of the General Staff. Leave the conference room immediately, here.

There is no place for you, go to Comrade Beria’s department to report, and if you have any questions, tell the Cheka comrades clearly!”

General Bessovsky's face was as ugly as that of a dead man. All Soviets knew what kind of organization the All-Soviet Counterrevolutionary Committee was. It was more terrifying than the Palace of Hell and the Gate of Hell. Those who entered, no matter whether you were commanding thousands of armies.

Thousands of horses, a majestic general and marshal with outstanding military exploits, and a powerful and powerful official fell into the hands of the Cheka. He was lucky to have the remaining half of his life. It was a miracle that he came out alive!

Especially himself, he is a thorn in Beria's side and an obstacle to meddling in the military intelligence system. Now, in the hands of this devil, the chance of survival is too slim. I don't know how much pain he will suffer until he dies. Bessovs

General Ji was heartbroken. Stalin's decision was tantamount to a death sentence for himself. Moreover, it was the most unacceptable method to him. It would be better to go to a military court and end his life with a bullet!

General Bessovsky seemed to have aged a lot in an instant. He was escorted by two guards and staggered out of the conference room. His back was so desolate. Marshal Petroshilov opened his mouth, but he couldn't say a word.

Without saying anything, Molotov secretly shook his head at him.

Beria raised his head and looked at Stalin eagerly, with a look of eager expectation. He never expected that Comrade Stalin would deal with it this way. Bessovsky was finished and fell into his own hands. He could die even if he wanted to.

It is an extravagant thing to wish for. The director of the Intelligence Bureau of the General Staff Headquarters is vacant. It is logical that he should take up the post. Others do not have this ability and qualification. Thinking of this, Beria's eyes shine brightly.

However, Stalin did not even look at him and said: "The army's intelligence system is of great importance and cannot be left without a person in charge for a day. I suggest that Comrade Tolbukhin, the Deputy Chief of General Staff, be in charge. Do you have any opinions?

?”

Who dares to have an opinion? Besides, the throne of the Director of the General Intelligence Bureau of the General Staff Headquarters is now a hot potato. Anyone who sits on it will be roasted by the fire. Just the fact that the Transcaucasus Military District troops are surrounded by independent divisions can turn the tables.

People were struggling to death, and with a burst of warm applause, Stalin's proposal was approved by all the participants.

Only Beria was like a bucket of cold water being poured down on his head. His hot and eager heart was completely cooled to the bottom and shattered into pieces. He was so disappointed that he almost jumped up and loudly accused Stalin, but he did not dare to

, no matter how brave he was, he didn’t dare to cripple himself, just because of Stalin’s words, but he had to try his best to hide his disappointment and clap along numbly.

Stalin glanced at everyone, and then said: "Let's not let this matter affect the theme of today's meeting. Regarding the Transcaucasus Military Region troops being surrounded by Tang Qiuli's troops in Outer Mongolia, everyone has to speak. How to do this?

To save this crisis, which comrade would like to express his own opinion first?"

Marshal Petroshilov, Chief of the General Staff, was the direct commander of the Soviet army. It was his duty to come up with his opinions first, and he could not avoid it. Comrade Stalin's eyes had already turned to him.

However, at this moment, Marshal Petroshilov's mind was in a mess and he had no idea at all, so he could only stand up and speak.

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