Burning Moscow

　　 Chapter 1503 Lenin Medal

With the cooperation of the Second Army of the Air Force, Lelyushenko’s 4th Tank Army and the 18th Tank Army, as well as Pukhov’s 13th Army’s main force, took a day to wipe out the two encircled by our army. The German division captured a large number of tanks, armored vehicles and various vehicles, and also captured two thousand German soldiers.

When he learned of this battle report, Zhukov was immediately overwhelmed with joy. He raised the telegram in the book to me and Sokolovsky, and said excitedly: "With the destruction of these two German army divisions, we will stay in the west. The vitality of the German forces in Ukraine and northern Ukraine has been greatly weakened. In the future, when we liberate those areas, the pressure on us will be greatly reduced."

　　 As soon as he finished speaking, a communication soldier sitting not far away shouted: "Comrade Marshal, there is your call. It's from Kiev."

"A call from Kiev?" Zhukov was stunned for a moment when he heard the communicator say this, and then a surprised expression appeared on his face: "Oh, it must be Comrade Khrushchev." He finished speaking. Instructed the correspondent, "Turn the phone around."

　　 Zhukov put the headset on his ear and said with a smile: "Hello, dear Nikita Sergeyevich, is your work in Kiev going well?"

　　 I am very curious about Khrushchev's call to find Zhukov's purpose at this time, so that he can use his seat and the advantage of being not far from Zhukov to listen carefully to the dialogue between the two sides. Just listen to Khrushchev’s words: "Dear Georgy Konstantinovich, today’s work is not going well. The war has brought huge losses to Ukraine, in addition to the loss of millions of Apart from the population, we are still tens of thousands of factories, enterprises and collective farms, which have been destroyed in the war. My job now is to strengthen the party’s leadership in Ukraine, rebuild collective farms and restore factory and enterprise production, while also cracking down on the newly regained areas. Anti-Soviet guerrillas..."

　　 When I heard Khrushchev used the term "anti-Soviet guerrillas", I couldn't help but feel amused secretly. I felt that his statement was too euphemistic. Wouldn't it be easier to just call it "bandit and robber".

　　 Then the two discussed the large-scale conscription in areas liberated by our army in Ukraine. After chatting for a long time, I heard Zhukov ask: "Comrade Khrushchev, I think you made a special call, surely you will not only talk to me about your work, but there are other things, right?"

　　 "Yes, Comrade Zhukov." Khrushchev said with a smile, "I will be my 50th birthday in a few days, and I would like to invite you and Li to visit Kiev."

"Comrade Khrushchev, please allow me to extend my birthday greetings to you in advance, I wish you health and happiness!..." Zhukov said tactfully after a series of blessings: "Currently the first and second fronts Our troops are still engaged in a fierce battle with the German army. As the commanders of the front army, Lida and I cannot leave our combat positions casually.

"I'm sorry, Comrade Zhukov, I didn't make it clear." Seeing Zhukov refused his invitation, Khrushchev quickly explained: "I invite you to Kiev. In addition to attending my birthday party, there is another important thing. The reason is that on the day of my birthday, I will be awarded the Lenin Medal by the Supreme Command. I am invited to watch the ceremony."

"What, Comrade Khrushchev, you will be awarded the Lenin Medal by the Supreme Command?" Zhukov was shocked for a moment when he heard the other party say that, and then said in surprise: "I congratulate you, if I don't remember. If it's wrong, this should be your second Lenin Medal."

Hearing Khrushchev mentioned the Lenin Medal, I couldn’t help but look down at the medal hanging on my chest. There were eight medals with medals, the most being the Red Flag Medal, and the most senior being the Hero of the Soviet Union. The supporting gold star medal, but the only one without the Lenin Medal.

　　 According to my guess, Zhukov originally didn't want to go to Kiev, but when Khrushchev invited us to the ceremony, he changed his mind. He said into the microphone: "Comrade Khrushchev, I remember your birthday is the 15th. Don't worry, Lida and I will fly to Kiev to celebrate your birthday and witness your second Lenin Medal. "

"Awesome, Comrade Marshal." As soon as Zhukov put down the phone, I heard Sokolovsky standing next to him say excitedly: "Comrade Khrushchev is the second one besides you. If the person with the Lenin Medal is not here, I would also like to go to Kiev with you, and see with my own eyes the demeanor of him wearing two Lenin Medals on his chest."

　　 "Lida," Zhukov looked at me with a smile on his face and asked, "Although you have won the title of Hero of the Soviet Union and the matching Gold Star Medal, you haven't won the Lenin Medal yet?"

I quickly shook my head like a rattle, and replied, "No, Comrade Marshal, I am not yet qualified for this highest honor. But you..." Having said that, I pointed to the medal he hung on his chest. , Said enviously, "There have long been two Lenin Medals."

It may be that I heard that his former partner Khrushchev wants to receive the Lenin Medal, which represents a very high honor. Zhukov looks good. He smiled and asked me: "Do you know how the Lenin Medal came from, and what is it specially awarded? Human?"

　　 To be honest, although it has been more than two years since this era, I have never figured out how many types of medals the Soviet Union has, let alone who these medals are awarded. I shook my head again and said awkwardly: "I'm sorry, Comrade Marshal, I don't know."

"Anyway, there is nothing important today, let me introduce it." Zhukov is rare to have such a good leisure time. Since he offered to explain to me the origin of the medal and the object of the award, I will naturally not object to it. Nodded, showing that he was listening.

"In the Soviet medal system, there is a medal that can be awarded to individuals, collectives and units, and even to member republics, cities, and regions. It represents one of the highest honors of Soviet citizens." Zhukov, like a professor giving lectures to students in class, taught me common sense about the Lenin Medal: "This Medal was proposed and established by Levichwim in July 1926 to reward those who have been involved in the revolutionary movement and work practice. In the activities of defending the socialist country, enhancing friendship between people, and promoting and equalizing, units and individuals have established outstanding achievements and made outstanding contributions to the country and society. This proposal was later adopted by Comrade Stalin and introduced this Medal. Originally named the "Ilyich Medal", the appearance is made into a relief with the head of Comrade Lenin.

　　 In April 1930, the Soviet Central Executive Committee issued an order to formally establish the Lenin Medal. The order stipulates that the conditions for the issuance of the Lenin Medal are: outstanding achievements and achievements in the Soviet economy, science and technology, and social culture, or significantly improved work efficiency and quality, and promoted the unity and friendship of the Soviet people; in defending socialism Made outstanding contributions to the motherland and enhancement of the Soviet Union’s defense capabilities; made outstanding revolutionary behaviors or outstanding performances in national, social and political activities; made outstanding contributions to the promotion of unity and friendship between the people of the Soviet Union and other countries; Excellent performance in socialist cooperation, the development of the international communist movement and the people's liberation movement, or in the struggle for the maintenance of peace, cooking, and the socialist order; other outstanding contributions to the Soviet country and society.

　　The Lenin Medal is awarded to a wide range of subjects. In addition to individual Soviet citizens, it can also be awarded to Soviet enterprises, institutions, industrial facilities, associations, military units, battleships, autonomous republics, regions, autonomous regions, cities, and other regions. Non-Soviet citizens as well as companies, associations and foreign regions also have the opportunity to receive the Lenin Medal. "

　　I remember that Zhukov received 61 medals and medals during his lifetime, including six of the Lenin Medals, but now he has only won two. Therefore, as soon as he finished speaking, I said to him in a pleasing tone: "Comrade Marshal, based on your outstanding contributions in the Great Patriotic War, you will surely be able to get the Lenin Medal again and a higher level. Medal."

　　 Regarding my flattery, Zhukov put his hand in his hand and said modestly: "Lida, you see I have won more than 20 medals. I have received almost all kinds of medals. It is unlikely that I will be awarded a medal in the future."

　　 "Comrade Marshal, please trust my judgment." I pretended to be mysterious and said: "According to my intuition, let alone other medals, this is the Lenin Medal. You can get at least two more."

　　 Regarding this prediction of mine, Zhukov smiled and said nothing. But Sokolovsky next to him could not sit still: "Comrade Oshanina, I know that your premonition has always been quite accurate. Since you assert that Comrade Marshal can get two more Lenin Medals, then you Tell me, how many medals can I get?"

　　 Although I have seen photos of Sokolovsky wearing a marshal uniform with medals in later generations~www.wuxiaspot.com~, I didn't really look at the medals on it. But since he had asked this sentence, it would definitely be impossible for him not to answer. After hesitating for a moment, I said vaguely: "Comrade Chief of Staff, I dare not say about other medals, but I think the number of Lenin medals you can get will definitely not be less than that of Comrade Marshal."

　　 Sokolovsky looked down at his medal and asked in an uncertain tone: "Comrade Oshanina, are you really sure, will I get as many Lenin medals as Marshal Zhukov?"

"Comrade Chief of Staff," I don’t know exactly how many medals Sokolovsky has won during his lifetime, but in this case, I can only bite the bullet and answer: "My instincts have always been more accurate, trust me. There will be no big discrepancies between guesses and actual conditions."

Just as Sokolovsky was about to dig into the roots, a staff officer came over, handed him a piece of paper in his hand, and reported: "Chief of Staff, this is a telegram from the 38th and 40th Army. Their troops have entered the mountainous area in an organized way, and have turned fire with the German follow-up troops."

"It's great, this is great." After Sokolovsky listened to the staff's words, he didn't bother to ask me again. Instead, he quickly browsed through the content above, and then handed it to Zhukov with excitement. Said: "Comrade Marshal, our troops have bit Hubei's troops, so that they will not be able to fly with their wings."

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