Age of Conquest Reborn

Stalin, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union and Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Soviet Union, faced with the unresolved war situation in the Far East, had to temporarily put it aside. It was not just the problem of the Far Eastern Front. The Outer Mongolia Front, which originally had high hopes, could be the first to return to Europe. In addition to the previous

In addition to the trouble, they encountered a new big trouble. The Chinese Tang Qiuli's troops set up a blocking line on the only way the Outer Mongolian Front Army must pass.

As soon as Stalin finished speaking, the high-level Soviet bosses present were collectively speechless. In normal times, the nearly 400,000 Chinese troops would not be a big problem. Hundreds of thousands of troops could be mobilized from any military region on the west side of the Ural Mountains to open up China.

However, it is not possible now, absolutely not. The German attack is rapid and fierce. The Soviet troops in the European direction, except for the scattered troops, all the troops that can be mobilized into organized units are used to resist the German attack.

Already.

Despite this, they are still retreating steadily, and the battle line is gradually moving towards Moscow. The capital can smell the smoke of gunpowder. Otherwise, the Politburo will not order the four front armies in the Far East to withdraw to the European battlefield at any cost. Simply put,

In other words, the Soviet troops on the European battlefield were unable to defend themselves against the German attack. They also had to open the passage to the Ural Mountains and Tannu Mountains for Vasilevskiy's Outer Mongolian Front Army. Where would they mobilize their troops?

The big bosses, including Chief of General Staff Marshal Petroshilov, couldn't help but ask, "Comrade Stalin, where are the troops that will clear the way for Vasilevsky's troops?" Of course, they only dared to do so.

Whispering in my heart.

When Stalin saw the reaction of the generals, he immediately realized that his words were in vain. Now, what the Soviet Union lacked most was troops. He sighed secretly in his heart and regretted that he should not have used troops on a large scale in the East and at the same time fought with Japan.

Otherwise, why would we be in such an embarrassing situation now?

Stalin took a deep puff of his pipe, the light blue smoke covering his worried face, and said: "Comrades, I know that in the face of the German attack, the Soviet Red Army is under great pressure, and the front lines are approaching day by day.

Moscow, all available troops,

We are all on the front lines, fighting bloody battles with the Germans. However, comrades, have you ever thought about it. If Comrade Vasilevsky’s troops cannot rush back to the European battlefield first, we will face the fierce German offensive. With the current strength and status of the troops,

, how long can you hold on?"

How long can the Soviet army last on the Western Front battlefield? Every high-level Soviet boss who participated in the meeting knew very well that in the face of the German attack, the Soviet army could only parry but not fight back. Every day

, the Soviet Red Army had to fill in hundreds of thousands of people to slow down the advance of the German army. The entire front became a meat grinder that devoured the lives of Soviet soldiers. However, in addition to using the lives of soldiers to stop the Germans,

Besides, is there any better way?

The various military districts in Europe were beaten to pieces by the German army. It was even impossible to organize a local counterattack on the scale of a group army. In this case, the Soviet army needed more soldiers to make up for the huge war consumption.

, what can be used to open up the Chinese blockade for Vasilevsky?

As Chief of the General Staff, Marshal Petroshilov had to speak, "Comrade Stalin, the war situation in Europe requires elite troops from the East to return as soon as possible. This is very clear to comrades, but where will we mobilize them from?"

troops?"

Looking at Stalin's gloomy face, Marshal Petroshilov paused. Now that he had started, he had to bite the bullet and continue, "The Chinese Tang Qiuli has nearly 400,000 troops on the line between the Ural Mountains and the Tangnu Mountains.

The blockade of the independent divisions requires at least the same number of troops. Comrade Stalin, the General Staff has considered this. However, so far, we cannot even assemble more than two armies. Comrade Stalin, this is what we must

Face the reality!"

Marshal Petroshilov had to tell the truth. Seeing Stalin's silence, he suggested: "Comrade Stalin, given the practical difficulties we face, it is difficult or even impossible to open a channel for the Outer Mongolia Front. In this case, why not order West China to

Comrade Levsky, concentrate all your forces, focus your attack on one point, and open a gap in the blockade of the independent division, for example, in the direction of Minusinsk!"

Stalin suddenly became furious, and his voice rose an octave, "My Comrade Chief of General Staff, please think about it and give it time before making suggestions! Do you understand, what we need is time, if we give Vasilevsky

In a few months or even more, such a hateful Chinese army will not be able to withstand it, but will the Germans give us time? No, if the Outer Mongolian Front Army cannot arrive near Moscow within two weeks

, we only got the result of being besieged by the Germans!"

Stalin's rare rage. The supreme leader of the Soviet Union was always known for his calmness and scheming. Even when he decided to kill a comrade in the party who threatened his status, he behaved tepidly and calmly. Now, he became furious.

, his cheeks were twisted, and the veins on his temples were beating like earthworms, making his face look ferocious and terrifying, and his speech became more and more vitriolic.

Marshal Petroshilov's face was as gray as a wooden pile, and he stood there blankly. Facing the leader's rage and harsh words, he was speechless. He could neither refute nor defend, nor could he come up with a better solution.

Plan, I was filled with a deep feeling of powerlessness, and my heart was filled with panic.

After the anger that Stalin had accumulated in his heart was vented, he felt much better. When he saw Comrade Chief of General Staff, he looked completely lost. He sighed silently and said as gently as possible: "Comrade Petroshilov, please

Forgive me, I just lost my temper, please sit down and we can continue the discussion!"

Stalin reloaded his pipe and said: "Comrade Petroshilov, is it possible to consider the possibility of transferring campaign reserve troops from the Volga River Military District, the Don River Military District, the Inner Caucasus Military District and the First Ukrainian Front and organize them into

The Ural Mountain Front Army is responsible for breaking the Chinese blockade. The number of troops should not be less than 400,000. At the same time, Vasilevsky is ordered to concentrate the troops in one direction."

"The location of the breakthrough should be chosen as Comrade Petroshilov suggested, on the Minusinsk line. Attack from both sides. The Chinese troops will not be able to hold on for long. Let's discuss this issue, comrades!"

Looking at the wry smiles on the lips of the big bosses, Stalin knew that his words were in vain again, but he did not understand that in his memory, those military regions had battle reserves.

, Moreover, when the German attack was at its most intense, he ordered it to be formed in order to be ready to be put into the battlefield at a critical moment. Now, it is just used in advance.

"Comrade Petroshilov, tell me, what is going on?" Stalin asked with confusion and a little displeasure.

Petroshilov stood up again, his expression seemed to be even more painful than that of the leader, "Comrade Stalin, the military districts you just mentioned, according to your previous instructions, have indeed formed three army-sized campaign reserves.

It’s just—it’s just that a week ago, the German offensive suddenly intensified, and the troops on the front line were tight. These reserves have already been put into the battlefield. This was your order from the General Staff!"

The muscles on Stalin's cheeks couldn't help but twitch a few times. He suddenly remembered that this was what happened. He remembered that at that time, Petroshilov also reminded himself not to invest all the campaign reserve teams in each military region.

However, the situation was critical at that time. The fronts in various military districts were teetering under the fierce German attacks, and there was a danger of collapse at any time.

After the battle reserve team was put into the battlefield, it did stabilize the war situation. However, it also caused the current embarrassing situation. Stalin didn't know what to say. He couldn't blame anyone for this. He ordered the General Staff to do it.

.

The atmosphere in the office was almost frozen in embarrassment. Everyone's eyes were deliberately avoiding Stalin. They knew that next, Comrade Stalin would get angry again. Commander of the Moscow Military District General Badachenko

, stood up and said: "Comrade Stalin, I have a suggestion!"

Stalin's eyes lit up, just like a traveler in the desert who has been out of food and water for several days after a long journey. When he was dying, he suddenly saw a curve of clear water on the oasis. He leaned forward suddenly and said eagerly:

"Comrade Badachenko, tell me quickly, do you have any suggestions?"

General Badachenko was startled by Stalin's dazzling eyes. He did not dare to show off and said succinctly: "As we all know, it is the troops of other military districts and front armies that are resisting the German attack now, and the Moscow Military District,

Under the current circumstances, there are no combat missions for the time being. In this case, I suggest that troops from three group armies be transferred from the Moscow Military District and march to the direction of the Ural Mountains and Tangnu Mountains to be responsible for opening passages for the Outer Mongolia Front Army!"

"No - absolutely not!" Stalin categorically rejected without hesitation, and the light in his eyes dimmed instantly. The fire of hope, which had just been ignited, was extinguished in an instant like a strong wind, "Comrade Badachenko, Moscow

military district troops,

Don’t mobilize even a single soldier. You are responsible for the battle defense of the capital and the surrounding vast areas. Once the German army breaks through our current defense line, Moscow’s safety will fall entirely on you. The troops are already insufficient, so how can they be transferred out?"

Stalin was simply a little angry. The troops of the Moscow Military District were the last trump card in his hand, which he reserved for the most critical moments. After what he said just now, he felt that it was not enough to express his anger, so he was about to reprimand Ba

General Dachenko saw his closest comrade-in-arms, Soviet People's Commissar for Foreign Affairs Molotov, constantly winking at him.

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