Burning Moscow

With our help, some shops closely related to people's livelihood quickly resumed business. (Pinyin of biqiwu) In order to solve the practical difficulties of the residents, we distributed food for free during the first week. As soon as the news broke, there was a long line in front of the food store and the bakery.

Since I thought that this is a newly liberated area, I cannot copy the methods of the Soviet-controlled areas, so I made my own claim and proposed not to implement a rationing system in these two cities, but to buy them at a cost. When I put forward this opinion at the meeting of the Military Committee of the Group Army, it immediately aroused the opposition of the vast majority of people, including Kirilov. I waited for everyone to finish, and then said slowly: "Comrades, commanders, you must know that both Moziri and Kalinkovic are cities that have just been liberated by us, and the superiors have not sent a place to be responsible for it. People, so we can only temporarily exercise military control.

I feel that in areas subject to military control, the conditions for implementing a rationing system are not yet available, so I suggest that residents use money to buy food and daily necessities they need. ..."

"Comrade Commander," Kistyakov, who had just returned from the railway line, first clarified his attitude: "At present, the ration system is implemented throughout the country, even if Mozyri and Kalinkovic are newly liberated cities, There can be no exceptions, otherwise, aren’t we going against the Central Committee?"

After I waited for him to finish speaking, I did not immediately express my opinion, but threw the question to Kirilov: "Comrade Military Commissioner, what is your opinion?"

"Lida, you just said that we have just liberated these two cities from the Germans." Kirilov said in a tactful tone: "You think the residents here are passing through the Germans. How many Soviet rubles will be left in the hand after the reign in 1 year?"

I haven't really considered the question Kirillov said. Hearing what he said, I was speechless. Seeing that I was speechless, he went on to say: "Even if many people have money in their homes, but the city is in ruins, do you think these people can find out the money they have hidden at home? "

"Comrade Military Commissioner," Bezikov apparently agreed with Kirilov's statement, so he asked: "You tell me, what should we do?"

"Our work on urban population statistics has been basically completed." Kirilov thought for a while, and then replied: "We can post a notice to notify the residents to go to the designated place to collect food."

"But I am worried that some residents will not see these announcements," Bezikov said embarrassedly. "We can't just ignore these people, right?"

"This problem is very easy to solve." For the problem that embarrassed Bezikov, I thought of a good solution in a moment: "You can send a radio van to every street for uninterrupted broadcasting. I believe it will not take long. At the time, all residents will know the news."

"Comrade Commander is still very good, and I thought of this good way." Bezikov asked after my flattery, to the logistics minister of the group army who was present at the meeting: "Comrade Logistics Minister, how many do we have now? Food reserves?"

The fat logistics minister stood up, opened a book, looked at it, and then reported to us: "At present, the food in the two cities can last for seven days, sugar and butter can last for two days, and there is very little meat. It can meet the needs of some units..."

After listening to the report by the logistics minister, I couldn't help but frowned. I didn't expect that the only thing that the car transportation team would bring in at full capacity was such a thing. I turned my head and asked Kistyakov: "Comrade Deputy Commander, I don't know how long our railway will be completed?"

"Comrade Commander, today is the 24th," Kistyakov stood up and replied, "It will take five days to complete the work at the earliest."

"Can't it be two days in advance?" I asked tentatively.

"No." Kistyakov shook his head, and replied very simply: "At present, our soldiers and railway workers have done their best. In the absence of large cranes, our soldiers can only Using my shoulders, I saw the railroad tracks from the warehouse to the construction site..."

After listening to Kistyakov's statement, I knew that it was very unrealistic to restore the railway line as soon as possible. I could only sigh secretly, and then announced: "There is not enough food in the city at present. From the day after tomorrow, we will no longer provide residents with free food, but adopt a ration system. Next, our work, It is to seize the time to make a batch of ration certificates, which will be issued to residents in one day tomorrow."

Having said that, I turned my head to look at Kirilov, smiled and said to him: "Comrade Military Commissioner, since you, Akhromeyev and Razumeyeva are responsible for the census in the city, then The three of you are solely responsible for the distribution of ration certificates."

"What is the standard of rationing?" Kirilov asked blankly.

To be honest, Kirilov’s question asked me again. I really don’t know how to allocate the quota. I can only say embarrassingly: "Comrade Military Commissioner, you are more familiar than me in this respect, so you have to say it. Forget it."

"Well, the average citizen will cut 600 grams of bread a day, the elderly and children are halved." After Kirilov stated the ration standard, he glanced at everyone, and then asked: "Everyone has different opinions. ?"

"No, I agree." As the leader of the group army, I first agreed.

"Agree!" "No opinion!" After hearing my statement, the members participating in the meeting also expressed their agreement with Kirilov's proposal.

After the meeting, Kirilov looked at no one on the left and right, and whispered to me: "Lida, you are very commanding in the military, but in terms of local work, I think you still don’t understand. The place."

Kirilov’s words made me blush with shame. I nodded vigorously and admitted embarrassingly: “Yes, Comrade Military Commissioner, you should know that before the war broke out, I was just an ordinary housewife. I do housework and take care of children at home every day. I don’t know much about things outside. Then I went to the army, because by chance, I was able to get promoted step by step to my current position. I did not have experience in managing the city, but fortunately With you, everything can be done in an orderly manner."

Kirilov patted me on the shoulder and said earnestly, "Lida, if I didn’t guess wrong, you may be promoted soon, and I may be separated from you at that time, even if I want to help you again. , I guess there is nothing I can do. So while we are still together, if you have time, you should go out and run more with me to find out how to manage a city."

"Yes, Comrade Military Commissioner, you are right." I nodded vigorously and said: "This war will end sooner or later, and the restoration and reconstruction of the entire country will increase the schedule. If you don't understand city management, I guess Will be eliminated. From tomorrow, as long as I have nothing to do, I will accompany you to the city to see how you manage a city."

...

At noon, Bezikov suddenly came to me with a telegram and said with a serious expression: "Comrade Commander, according to the report of the reconnaissance team, a lot of trucks have arrived in the enemy's defense zone. I’m busy, I don’t know if this is a precursor to their plan to attack us."

After listening to Bezikov’s report, I smiled and said: "Comrade Chief of Staff, you are worrying too much. Today is December 24th, Christmas Eve for the Germans. I guess they must have some celebration. , That’s why so many trucks drove from the rear to transport them the materials needed for the festival."

"Nevertheless, I don't think we can take it lightly." After listening to my explanation, Bezikov still said anxiously: "For the sake of safety, I think we should let the troops enter the defensive position to prevent possible German offensives. "

"Comrade Commander, today is the 24th," Kistyakov stood up and replied, "It will take five days to complete the work at the earliest."

"Can't it be two days in advance?" I asked tentatively.

"No." Kistyakov shook his head, and replied very simply: "At present, our soldiers and railway workers have done their best. In the absence of large cranes, our soldiers can only Using my shoulders, I saw the railroad tracks from the warehouse to the construction site..."

After listening to Kistyakov's statement, I knew that it was very unrealistic to restore the railway line as soon as possible. I could only sigh secretly, and then announced: "There is not enough food in the city at present. From the day after tomorrow, we will no longer provide residents with free food, but adopt a ration system. Next, our work, It is to seize the time to make a batch of ration certificates, which will be issued to residents in one day tomorrow."

Having said that, I turned my head to look at Kirilov, smiled and said to him: "Comrade Military Commissioner, since you, Akhromeyev and Razumeyeva are responsible for the census in the city, then The three of you are solely responsible for the distribution of ration certificates."

"What is the standard of rationing?" Kirilov asked blankly.

To be honest, Kirilov’s question asked me again. I really don’t know how to allocate the quota. I can only say embarrassingly: "Comrade Military Commissioner, you are more familiar than me in this respect, so you have to say it. Forget it."

"Well, the average citizen will cut 600 grams of bread a day, the elderly and children are halved." After Kirilov stated the ration standard, he glanced at everyone, and then asked: "Everyone has different opinions. ?"

"No, I agree." As the leader of the group army, I first agreed.

"Agree!" "No opinion!" After hearing my statement, the members participating in the meeting also expressed their agreement with Kirilov's proposal.

After the meeting, Kirilov looked at no one on the left and right, and whispered to me: "Lida, you are very commanding in the military, but in terms of local work, I think you still don’t understand. The place."

Kirilov’s words made me blush with shame. I nodded vigorously and admitted embarrassingly: “Yes, Comrade Military Commissioner, you should know that before the war broke out, I was just an ordinary housewife. I do housework and take care of children at home every day. I don’t know much about things outside. Then I went to the army, because by chance, I was able to get promoted step by step to my current position. I did not have experience in managing the city, but fortunately With you, everything can be done in an orderly manner."

Kirilov patted me on the shoulder and said earnestly, "Lida, if I didn’t guess wrong, you may be promoted soon, and I may be separated from you at that time, even if I want to help you again. , I guess there is nothing I can do. So while we are still together, if you have time, you should go out and run more with me to find out how to manage a city."

"Yes, Comrade Military Commissioner, you are right." I nodded vigorously and said: "This war will end sooner or later, and the restoration and reconstruction of the entire country will increase the schedule. If you don't understand city management, I guess Will be eliminated. From tomorrow, as long as I have nothing to do, I will accompany you to the city to see how you manage a city."

...

At noon~www.wuxiaspot.com~ Bezikov suddenly came to me with a telegram, and said with a serious expression: "Comrade Commander, according to the report of the reconnaissance team, a lot of the enemy’s defenses have come. The truck looks very busy. I don’t know if this is a precursor to their plan to launch an offensive against us."

After listening to Bezikov’s report, I smiled and said: "Comrade Chief of Staff, you are worrying too much. Today is December 24th, Christmas Eve for the Germans. I guess they must have some celebration. , That’s why so many trucks drove from the rear to transport them the materials needed for the festival."

"Nevertheless, I don't think we can take it lightly." After listening to my explanation, Bezikov still said anxiously: "For the sake of safety, I think we should let the troops enter the defensive position to prevent possible German offensives. "

I am a very cautious person. Although I feel that Bezikov’s statement is a bit unfounded, but for the sake of safety, I still order him: "Since this is the case, then you should inform the two divisions who are in charge of the construction to stop working , Immediately enter the defensive position and prepare for all battles."

"What, just two divisions?" Bezikov heard that I only sent two divisions to prepare for the battle, with an embarrassed expression on his face: "Could it be too few?" (To be continued.)