Age of Conquest Reborn

After a moment of heartfelt reflection, Stalin, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union and Chairman of the Soviet Council of Ministers, completely gave up on his idea of ​​moving the capital to Asia. In fact, the Soviet strongman even thought mockingly: "What if the war is going to happen?"

When the capital was moved to Asia, what he did was to bring a piece of fragrant fat to the mouth of Tang Qiuli, who was both sinister and despicable. As long as the Chinese was willing, he could swallow it in one gulp at any time.

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The unusual silence in the office awakened Stalin from his painful memories and returned to the cold reality. The problems faced by the Far East Front had been the subject of discussion at the Politburo meeting for several days, but it was always

A large part of the reason why no decision has been made is because their own attitudes are not clear enough. Members of the Political Bureau are unsure of the steps and dare not express their opinions easily.

The same is true today. Stalin knew that it was time to make his own decision. A note from Molotov strengthened his determination. For this closest comrade and assistant, Stalin believed that he was wise enough.

To solve the problems encountered by the Outer Mongolian Front Army, this is an unreserved belief, and Molotov has this ability and means.

However, what Stalin was a little surprised about was why Molotov said nothing and acted very aloof at the Politburo meeting a few days ago. He usually did not express his position on matters involving the army, but today he did

In a small-scale meeting, this method is used to express one's attitude, but this is obviously not the time to consider this issue.

Stalin stood up, and his steps returned to his usual calmness and regularity. His movements immediately attracted the attention of several people in the office. People who are familiar with the leader's style all know that once Comrade Stalin makes such an action, he will

It means that a decision has been made on a certain major matter. Moreover, it is an irreversible decision. Several people felt nervous and complicated, and their eyes followed Stalin's steps.

Sure enough, after walking around for a while, Stalin stood on the pure wool carpet from Kazakhstan. He said: "Comrades, regarding the issue of the Far East Front, it is time to make a decision. After several days of discussions, extensive discussions

The opinions of all comrades of the Politburo were solicited, especially the opinions of Comrade Petroshilov, who was in charge of military affairs. The Politburo meeting made a decision to order the Transkhinggan Mountains Front Army and the Baikal Lake Front Army to suspend their withdrawal from the European battlefield and make every effort to rescue the Far East.

Front Army!"

Several people present breathed a sigh of relief with mixed emotions. Although they had different perspectives, in their hearts they still hoped that Comrade Stalin would make this decision. How should I put it? Zhukov is not annoying, and he is a very good person.

The talented generals and the combat effectiveness of the Far East Front are obvious to all. If such an army is destroyed in the hands of the Japanese, it will be a huge and irreparable loss for the Soviet Union.

However, when thinking of the terrible war situation in the European battlefield, the fierce offensive, and the German army approaching Moscow step by step, several party, government and military officials felt extremely heavy. The troops in the Eastern region could not arrive on the European battlefield on time.

That was the worst decision for the troops who were still struggling to support themselves. Can the Soviet Red Army, which was basically beaten half disabled, survive to that moment?

"Comrades, making this decision requires taking a great risk. It means that for at least a month, our troops on the European battlefield will not receive any reinforcements, and they will face the German fascists.

The army is under tremendous pressure. Therefore, Comrade Petroshilov, your General Staff must coordinate and mobilize the troops of various military regions as much as possible, and persist on the existing defense line for a month to solve the problem of the Far East Front for us and win the victory.

Enough time!" Stalin said.

Marshal Petroshilov stood up hurriedly and replied: "Yes, Comrade Stalin, the General Staff is planning to break the current situation of each military region fighting independently, and uniformly organize several field corps adapted to the current battlefield situation to shoulder the responsibilities

Combat missions in respective directions!”

Stalin nodded and did not comment too much on the words of the Chief of General Staff. He knew the actual situation on the battlefield very well. Many troops in various military regions basically existed in name only. They were beaten by the Germans and suffered heavy casualties. They were reorganized and put into practice.

It is necessary, but he knows better that I am afraid that the General Staff’s plan will always remain on paper. As far as the current war situation is concerned, how many troops can the General Staff still contact? Even Petrosilo

My husband didn’t even think about it?

However, this time was obviously not the occasion to discuss these unpleasant issues. Stalin went on to say: "Comrades are well aware of the situation on the front line. The war situation is not good for us. It is very difficult to stop the Germans for a month with only the existing troops.

Difficult, so I decided, Comrade Badachenko, your troops from the Moscow Military District will immediately go to the front line to strengthen the forces to block the German army, leaving only a small number of troops in the capital!"

General Badachenko, the commander of the Moscow Military Region, stood up hurriedly and said: "Yes, Comrade Stalin, I will implement your order immediately. However, I ask Comrade Stalin to consider whether it is necessary for all the troops of the Moscow Military Region to go to the front line and defend the capital.

, also requires a large number of troops. According to the current defense plan for Moscow formulated by the military district headquarters, the first line of defense alone requires at least four to five group armies!"

Seeing that Stalin's expression did not change, General Badachenko continued: "The defense plan is to build three lines of defense around Moscow. The distance between each line of defense is 75 kilometers. In this way, a large-depth defense can be formed.

According to statistics, the total strength required for the defense system is more than twenty-five group armies. If the troops of the Moscow Military District are sent to the front line, the defense of the capital will be extremely empty. Please consider this, Comrade Stalin!"

After General Badachenko finished speaking, he looked at Stalin calmly. To be fair, General Badachenko's speech was the truth. It was not out of selfish motives to preserve his strength. He was unwilling to mobilize the troops under his command to go to the front line where the consumption was serious.

, However, his suggestions are somewhat inappropriate.

Stalin's face suddenly turned livid, and he asked sharply: "Comrade Badachenko, once our defense line is breached by the Germans, with the existing strength and strength of the Moscow Military District, we can guarantee that the Germans will be blocked hundreds of kilometers away from Moscow.

Outside the area?”

General Badachenko was speechless. How can we guarantee that the Soviet Union has mobilized all the military forces it can mobilize at present and is still in a passive position of being beaten? The troops of the Moscow Military District are not equal to a hundred soldiers and generals. They can't defeat the Germans when they come to the city.

At that time, it was a good performance to withstand the first two rounds of German attacks without rushing into the city immediately, and to block Germany hundreds of kilometers away?

"Comrade Stalin, I cannot guarantee that the troops of the Moscow Military District do not have this capability!" Faced with Stalin's sharp questioning, General Badachenko could only answer honestly.

Stalin also stopped talking at the right time, not embarrassing the already embarrassed General Badachenko, and said: "We must keep this in mind. The farther away from Moscow it is to block the Germans, the better for us. Regarding the Moscow Military District troops

, after going to the front line, we can take this approach to solve the problem of the lack of defense forces in the capital, and form militia divisions, regiments, and battalions among the workers and cadres in the city to shoulder the defense task of Moscow!"

At this point, the decision to rescue the Far Eastern Front became a fact, and several big bosses no longer raised any different opinions. Stalin said to Marshal Petroshilov, Chief of the General Staff: "In the name of the General Staff, the Politburo will

Please inform Zhukov of your decision. He is an experienced general and knows what measures should be taken next and waits for the arrival of reinforcements!"

"At the same time, in the name of the headquarters, the Outer Mongolia Front Army and the Baikal Front Army are ordered to immediately start a rescue operation. This operation will be coordinated and commanded by the headquarters!" Stalin added, and the few words he added later seemed simple,

In fact, it was a major change in the Soviet command system, which meant that Comrade Stalin would directly command the troops of the two fronts.

The problem that has troubled everyone for several days has finally been solved. Although the big bosses are still feeling heavy and the clouds in their hearts have not dissipated, at least they are not as anxious and clueless as they were a few days ago. Everyone thought,

Comrade Stalin announced that the meeting was adjourned and began to pack up their respective document packages.

Unexpectedly, Stalin's eyes fell on General Konslov, the new director of the Military Intelligence Directorate of the General Staff Headquarters. "Comrade Konslov, I am very dissatisfied with the work of your Military Intelligence Directorate. Tang Qiuli's

The Independent Division troops appeared in the Ural Mountains and Tangnu Mountains, but the General Directorate of Military Intelligence did not receive any news. It was the comrades of the Air Force who discovered the Chinese troops. Why did this happen?" The last sentence, Stalin's tone,

Clearly more severe.

After attending the meeting, General Konslov, who had never said a word, thought that he had nothing to do with taking over the General Directorate of Military Intelligence. However, it had only been more than a month, and he had not yet entered the role and was still thinking about this.

The huge intelligence agency knew that it had little say in the meeting, so it was known that the meeting was about to be adjourned, and Comrade Stalin suddenly questioned himself.

General Konslov was dumbfounded by Stalin's words. His mind went blank for a moment. How to answer him? He was stunned on the spot. Comrade Stalin was very dissatisfied with the work of the General Administration of Military Intelligence. How wronged he was. He had just taken over.

In less than a month, I don’t even know where the doors of several confidential departments open. But can this be the reason?

Glancing at General Konslov who looked like a wooden peg, Stalin did not continue to accuse, but waved his hand and said, "The meeting is dismissed!"

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