Burning Moscow

Because of Leonid’s deputy director, Trikov soon learned that there was a commander named Vasily Zaitsev in his group army. With his excellent marksmanship, in just two days , Killed nearly a platoon of enemies. The well-informed Cui Kefu didn't believe it at all, and even called me to verify it.

After listening to me describe in detail the series of victories that Vasily had achieved, he was silent for a long time before suffocating a sentence: "Genius, this Lieutenant Vasily is simply a shooting genius."

"Yes, Comrade Commander." I replied affirmatively: "He is the best sharpshooter I have ever seen. Under the current circumstances, he can just use his expertise to get him to all corners of the city. , Hunting down those German soldiers who are alone, I believe he will be able to achieve better results."

"That's how I think about it, Oshanina." Cui Koff said carefully: "I plan to bring together the snipers of the various units under the group army and act in a unified way. In this way, even when performing tasks, they will be in harmony with the German army. The troops have the ability to protect themselves when they encounter them."

"No, you must not use all the snipers." Cui Kefu's words shocked me. In a hurry, I also forgot the superiors and inferiority, and opposed him without thinking: "So many snipers crowded together, it is very It is easy to become a key target of enemy artillery or air force. Snipers are the treasure of our troops. Their role in the battlefield is equivalent to a squad or platoon of ordinary troops. A sniper like Vasily, At least one company can be supported."

When I said what I wanted to say in one breath, I suddenly realized that I had failed to say something, and I quickly apologized to Cui Kefu: "I'm sorry, Comrade Commander. I'm so excited, so..."

Unexpectedly, Cui Kefu said graciously: "Okay, needless to say. I understand your feelings, it is my poor consideration. I won't blame you. Let's talk about it, how do you plan to use these snipers?"

I quickly recalled the snipers I saw in later film and television works, and then according to my own understanding, I suggested to Cui Kefu: "Comrade Commander, we can divide the snipers who went out to execute the characters into groups of two. , Put three to five sniper groups in each sniper area. In this case, their target will not be too big. When one of the groups is attacked, the nearest sniper group can provide timely support and cover them smoothly. Get out of danger."

After listening to Cui Kefu, although he did not deny my thoughts, he did not agree with him either. He suddenly changed the topic and asked: "Oshanina, how did I hear that the guards of your division headquarters are now in charge? Ten German soldiers guard the second company. I remember that their company commander seemed to be called Grams. It turned out to be a captain of the German army. You can use them so confidently and boldly. Don’t you worry that they will turn against you and take your divisions. Did the leader catch the enemy and ask for credit?"

When Cui Kefu suddenly mentioned Grams and his subordinates, my heart squatted, and I said that no one would be the one who accused me of the black law. Cui Kefu asked me Xingshi to ask the crime? But I still tried my best to defend Grams and the others: "Comrade Commander, although Captain Grams is a German, after such a long period of observation and test, with their usual performance, I can definitely think that they have already We are completely on the same front as us."

Cui Kefu waited for my statement. He laughed and heard his laughter. I was at a loss for a moment, I don't know why he was laughing. But he didn't dare to ask casually, so he could only hold the microphone and wait quietly. After his laughter stopped, he said in a relaxed tone: "Since you think they have completely fallen to us, then don't keep them in the fortifications, and send them out to perform some tasks."

"Perform the task? What task?" I asked inexplicably.

"I think they can be allowed to perform some tasks such as reconnaissance or sabotage. When these real Germans disguise themselves as Germans to perform tasks behind enemy lines, it is much more advantageous than simply disguising our commanders and fighters. After all, the behavior of the real German soldiers. In terms of temperament, there is still a certain difference from the Soviets. In addition, the words and deeds of our commanders must fully comply with the requirements of the German platoon order. Unless they have been trained for many years in the platoon, this kind of imagery is not a pretense. Here. Instead of letting our commanders and fighters take the risk of being able to wear help at any time, it is better to let your surrender officers and soldiers play the German army. At least when they cross the enemy's defense line, they must be much less suspected."

Cui Kefu's attitude changed so quickly, it made me a little uncomfortable. After he finished speaking, I asked carefully: "What should the composition of the task force be like?"

Cui Kefu thought for a while and replied, "A team of ten to fifteen people, with two or three of our commanders and fighters. In order to prevent accidents, there must be one political worker among them."

"Okay, Comrade Commander." When I heard Cui Kefu say this, I mumbled to myself: If these surrenders want to defect, let alone send two or three people to monitor them, even if half of them are our own, it is impossible to guard against. Although I disapproved of this arrangement, I still wanted to flatter myself: "The commander is still thoughtful. I will call Captain Grams in a moment and assign him the tasks you confessed."

"Very good. I hope your special team will be able to fight tonight."

After listening to the task assigned by Cui Kefu, I was about to put down the phone. Suddenly I heard Cui Kefu's hasty voice from the receiver: "Hey, hello, Oshanina, don't hang up, I have something to notify you." I hurriedly put the receiver to my ear and said politely: "Comrade Commander, I'm still here. I don't know if you have any more instructions?"

"That's the case. Before I called you, I received a call from Comrade Khrushchev, a military commissar of the Front Army, saying that Comrade Ilya Gregrivic. I crossed the Volga River in the evening and entered the city of Stalingrad to interview the commanders of our army. According to the itinerary reported by the military commissioner, after completing the interview mission in the city during the day, he will go to Mamayev Hill to talk to you and Kirilov conducts an exclusive interview. Remember, he must be received. He is a great reporter. Don't neglect him."

When I heard the name Ellenborg, my heart sank suddenly, and the past was flooded into my heart. If it wasn't for him to report on my massacre of German prisoners, which caused bad consequences. Maybe I'm still a general now, following Zhukov or Rokosovsky every day, serving them as a non-dangerous deputy, and I don't have to stay in this damned Mamayev Hill, panic all day long.

Cui Kefu heard that there was no sound here, and was a little anxious, and couldn't help raising his voice: "Hey, Oshanina. Are you still listening?"

I quickly replied: "Comrade Commander, I am here. Don't worry, I will receive this war reporter from the Red Star News." Before Cui Kefu put down the phone, I suddenly remembered that there had been no news for several days. Pugachev and Persstein were gone, and they hurriedly asked before Trikov put the phone on the phone: "Comrade Commander, I would like to ask my original second regiment Major Pugachev, as well as the tank battalion commander Pers. How is Major Jian?"

This question of mine silenced Cui Kefu for a long time. He said after a while: "The two commanders you mentioned were very brave in the battle to defend the elementary school. They protected the artillery observers and provided shooting parameters for the artillery. . While engaged in a desperate struggle with the enemy who was trying to retake the school. In just two days, they repelled the enemy and launched more than 30 charges. When there were only a few people left, they still stuck to the school building. On the roof. Fighting stubbornly with the enemy."

When I heard Cui Kefu's tone of speaking, he wanted to mourn the eulogy. The more I heard it, the more frightened I became. Finally, I couldn't help but interrupt him and asked, "Comrade Commander, did they both die?"

As soon as my question came out, Cui Kefu immediately asked in an inexplicable tone: "Sacrifice, who said they sacrificed? Just when they were almost unable to support them, the reinforcements I sent arrived in time and eliminated the besieging enemies. Your subordinates included two commanders. There were only seven people left, and all of them were injured. I sent them to the field hospital by the river. If there are no accidents, they will be a week later. You can be discharged from the hospital."

As soon as I put down the phone, Kirilov came over and asked curiously: "Comrade Oshanina, the commander said that a war reporter is coming to us, who is it?"

Although I once personally rushed to the airport to see me off to Leningrad after I was demoted, and gave me a lot of things, the resentment towards him in my heart could not be eliminated. Unexpectedly, less than a year later, he would appear in front of me again. It's really an enemy.

Regarding Kirilov’s question and Akhromeyev’s curious gaze, I tried to squeeze a smile on my face and said to the two of them: "Commander Cuikov said that this is the famous war correspondent Yili from the Red Star News. A. Gregrivic. Ellenborg, he is currently interviewing the commanders of the group army who are fighting with the enemy in the city. At night, he will come to our division headquarters to interview you and me."

"The original Comrade Ehrenberg!" Akhromeev was unexpectedly excited after hearing this. He said excitedly: "When I was in Volkhov's front, I had listened to Merets many times. Commander Cove talked about him. Comrade General praised him, saying that he, as a journalist, has always been with the Red Army officers and soldiers since the Great Patriotic War, fighting at the forefront, risking his life, regardless of distinction. Interview and compile news in trenches, shelters, or bomb pits day and night. Many Soviet newspapers and radio stations such as Pravda, Izvestia, Red Star, etc. publish and broadcast the Comrade Erlenborg Institute almost every day. Written political articles or newsletters full of fighting spirit."

"Comrade Chief of Staff, you may not know it. In addition to being an excellent journalist, Comrade Ellenborg is also a great writer." Hearing Ellenborg’s name, even Kirilov came here. interest.

"What novel has he written?" I asked lightly from the side.

"Have you heard of "The Fall of Paris"? After this book was published, it also won this year's Stalin prize."

"Comrade Political Commissar, what is in the novel?" Akhromeyev asked curiously.

Hearing Akhromeyev’s question, Kirilov’s face showed a surprised expression, and he asked, "Have you never heard of this famous novel?" See Akhromeev and me Invariably shook their heads, and began to carry out science popularization for both of us. "On June 14, 1940, the German team entered Paris, which was once the cradle and source of the Revolution. Now it is in Germany. Fascists surrendered. Comrade Ellenborg was in Paris at the time. He was not only a witness to the French tragedy, but also familiar with the many carefree and happy days that the French people had on the eve of the war. And now he has seen it with his own eyes. All sorts of terrible sights after the fall of Paris. In August of that year, Comrade Ellenborg returned to his motherland. He first published a series of newsletters and reportages about the fall of France in the newspapers. Then, it took another year to write in one go. Coming out of this reportage novel, it truly reveals the causes and consequences of the French national tragedy."

"It's really great," Akhromeyev said emotionally. "If I have the opportunity, I must find this book and have a look."

"Come on, Comrade Political Commissar, Chief of Staff, don't talk about these insignificant whispers." I'm afraid the two will talk about the common topic of Ellenborg. I kept talking, tapped a few times on the table with my finger, and interrupted the words behind the two of them. After seeing their attention focused on me, I said: "Comrade Commander also gave us an important task."

"What task?" Akhromeyev's attention shifted from the book "The Fall of Paris", which had never been read before, to our daily work.

"That's it. Comrade Commander believes that since Grams and the surrendered former German officers and soldiers have truly stood on the same front with us, then we can use their identities to perform some tasks behind enemy lines. ." Then I added the reasons that Cui Kefu said. Repeated to the two.

After listening to my story, both of them nodded thoughtfully. Kirilov said: "Comrade Oshanina, let's do it. Tonight, I will send Lieutenant Gretka to take a small team and let Comrade Savchenko, the political instructor of the 2nd regiment and 1st battalion, follow."

After hearing Kirilov’s words, Akhromeev frowned and reminded: "Comrade political comrade, the commander told us to send two or three of our own commanders to the team, and only one person. This Does it fit?"

Kirilov waved his hand at him and said in an unquestionable tone: "Nothing is inappropriate, Comrade Chief of Staff. If Lieutenant Gretka wants to enter the German military area and suddenly turn to betrayal, let's not say anything. Three of their own. Even if half of them are their own, it's useless. Do you think that once a few of them are exposed, there is still a possibility of escape from the enemy's territory?"

"I understand." Akhromeyev nodded. Then he pulled the phone in front of him and said to us: "I'll call Lieutenant Gretka and ask him to come to the division headquarters to accept the task."

"Wait a minute, Comrade Chief of Staff." Kirilov raised his hand to stop Akhromeyev's movements. Seeing that we all looked at him with strange eyes, he continued and said: "First, take the second group of Sa Comrade Vchenko called, and I would like to order him some precautions in private."

Kirilov’s words, Akhromeyev and I understand our hearts. The so-called private instructions are nothing more than secretly monitoring Gretka. If we find anything unusual in him, we will kill him without hesitation. .

Savchenko, who received the call, quickly came to the command post. After he saluted us, Kirilov was pulled aside and ordered the precautions. Akhromeyev leaned close to me and asked in a low voice: "Comrade Commander, do you think this is appropriate? Comrade Savchenko is only one person. If Gretka has any bad intentions, you will Are you afraid that he will suffer?"

"You think too much, Comrade Chief of Staff." Although Kirilov and Akhromeyev's suspicion towards Grams and Gretka made me feel a little shaken. In front of my subordinates, I still have to say a few words for these surrendered officers and soldiers: "Since they have joined our ranks, UU Reading www.uukanshu.com should trust them, don't be suspicious. If you let them know that you always doubt them, it will make them chill."

Akhromeyev was blushing by what I said, and after a while he said to me: "Understood, comrade commander. When Lieutenant Gretka arrives, I will know what to do. ."

After Kirilov and Savchenko had finished talking, Akhromeyev, with my permission, called the guard Erlian. Not only Gretka was notified, but Grams also notified by the way. It was my idea to call Grams. After all, Greetka is his subordinate. If we pass him directly to give orders to his men, it is easy for him to become suspicious, so I ordered Akhromeev Call him together and hear how we assign tasks to his subordinates.

Because of our openness, both Grams who stayed on the high ground and Gerritka who was going to perform the task were very cooperative. As soon as Akhromeyev finished speaking, the two immediately got up from their seats and expressed their determination to us: "Please rest assured, several commanders, we promise to complete your assigned tasks." (To be continued. )

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