Red Moscow

Looking at the back of Valerian leaving, Sokov felt like he was dreaming: "My God, Stalin's son Yakov is actually held in a small prisoner of war only a few tens of kilometers away. How is this possible?" He couldn't help but wonder again, did Valerian lie to himself? But when he carefully recalled Valerian's expression when he spoke, he felt that the other party didn't seem to be lying, and what he said should be the truth.

Sokov continued to think: In the materials of later generations, it has been repeatedly emphasized that the relationship between Stalin and Yakov is not good, and the relationship between father and son is on fire. But I am dubious about these statements: there are no parents in the world who do not love their children. Even if the two parties have conflicts, when their children are in deep danger, the parents will not hesitate to lend a helping hand. Now that I know Yakov's whereabouts, whether it is true or a trap set by the Germans, I must send someone to rescue him.

Although the success rate of the rescue operation is not high, it must be carried out. Whether Yakov can be rescued is a matter of luck; but whether someone is sent to rescue is a matter of attitude. There is no impenetrable wall in the world. I have received information but have not taken any action. No matter how I cover up the matter, there is a possibility of leaking the news. Once Stalin finds out about it, I can imagine what will happen to me.

Belkin walked in from the outside and saw Sokov sitting at the desk and writing something. He walked over and sat in his seat, took a sip of water from his teacup, and poked his head to see what Sokov was writing, but unexpectedly found that the other party seemed to be drawing a topographic map, so he asked curiously: "Comrade battalion commander, what are you doing?" what to draw?"

Unexpectedly, Sokov heard his voice, but didn't speak. He just looked up at him, put down the pen and paper in his hand, got up and walked quickly to the door, looking outside. Sokov's mysterious behavior aroused Belkin's curiosity and made him even more impatient to know the answer.

After Sokov came back, he said to Belkin with a solemn expression: "Comrade Deputy Battalion Commander, I hope you will keep everything you hear in absolute secrecy. Once it is leaked, the consequences will be disastrous."

It was the first time Belgin saw Sokov talking to himself in such a serious manner. He guessed in his heart that he was about to hear a shocking secret, so he nodded and replied, "Don't worry, Comrade Battalion Commander. , I am a Bolshevik, and I know how to keep the secrecy of the organization."

After hearing Belkin's assurance, Sokov lowered his voice and repeated to him what Valerian had said. Unexpectedly, after hearing this, Belkin jumped up from his seat like a cat whose tail was stepped on, and shouted emotionally: "This is impossible, this Valerian really dares to make up nonsense!" , Yakov is in the German prisoner-of-war camp in Duminić? How is this possible? If he was really there, the comrades of the Internal Affairs Special Operations Team would have rescued him long ago, and the Germans would let him be used as propaganda Tool, used to undermine the morale of our army?"

"Quiet, Comrade Deputy Battalion Commander, be quiet." Sokov worried that the wall has ears, so he stopped Belkin quickly, and came to the door again, looking outside, fearing that someone might overhear his conversation with Belkin . It was quiet outside the command post, except for a sentry walking back and forth in the traffic trench a dozen meters away, no one else was seen. Sokov returned to the room and said to Belkin in a low voice: "Comrade deputy battalion commander, keep your voice down, and be careful not to be heard by others."

Seeing that Belgin nodded to show that he understood, Sokov went on to say: "I have thought about it carefully. Even if this is a trap set by the Germans, we must send someone to rescue it." Just as he finished speaking, suddenly Realizing that this matter should not be known to too many people, he added, "For the sake of confidentiality, this operation will be led by me personally."

"Comrade battalion commander, are there any problems with my ears?" Belkin's eyes widened in surprise when he heard Sokov's words, "You know that this may be a trap set by the Germans, and you still want to Leading the team in person, isn’t that sending you to death?”

"Whether Yakov is in Duminić's prisoner-of-war camp or not, we don't know." This rescue plan will be difficult to succeed without Belkin's support, so Sokov tried to Convince him: "But what if Yakov is really there? If we don't take the risk, don't we miss the opportunity to rescue him? If we get the news of Yakov but don't take any action, once the Ministry of Internal Affairs Even if I don’t tell you what the consequences will be if people know about it, you should understand it in your heart.”

Belkin was silent. He sat in his seat, his brows were furrowed into two knots, and he pondered hard whether it was necessary to send someone to Dumini to carry out the rescue operation. After a long time, he raised his head, looked at Sokov and asked, "Comrade Battalion Commander, can I talk to this Valerian?"

"Yes." Sokov knew that Belkin was a cautious person, and it would be difficult for him to make up his mind if he was not allowed to hear what Valerian said. Sokov picked up the phone on the table, called the guard platoon leader, Second Lieutenant Seryosha, and ordered him to go to the tank platoon and call a soldier named Valerian to the battalion command post.

Only a few minutes later, Seryozha brought Valerian to the command post. In order to prevent leaks, Sokov waved at Sergey and said, "Thank you, Sergey, there is nothing to do here, you can go out first."

After Seryozha left, Sokov asked Valerian to sit down at the table, and then said: "Comrade Valerian, please repeat what you just said to me to Comrade Political Deputy Battalion Commander. "

Belkin waited for Valerian to finish speaking, and asked cautiously: "Comrade soldier, can you guarantee that what you said is true?"

Faced with Belkin's questioning, Valerian said flatly: "Comrade political deputy battalion commander, I know that you think I'm scaremongering, but unfortunately, what I said is true, and this is the truth. "

"Then tell me," Belgin is a political worker, and he is much more vigilant than Sokov in some aspects. He continued to ask: "Why did the Germans send Yakov to Dumini? There is always a reason, right?"

Valerian tilted his head and shrugged his shoulders, and said: "The Germans were worried that Yakov would be rescued, so they arranged a fake Yakov in Germany to confuse the public, and the real Yakov Constantly changing locations to avoid being found by the special team."

Sokov has already decided in his heart that he will rush to Dumini to rescue Yakov tonight. In order to prevent the Germans from transferring Yakov, one of the people participating in the operation must understand German, so that he can learn the information he wants to know from the German prisoners. For reasons of confidentiality, however, Ernst must not be used. So he asked Valerian bluntly: "Comrade Valerian, do you understand German?"

"Yes, Comrade Battalion Commander." Valerian nodded and said, "I know a little German. I can't speak too profound words, but basic communication is fine."

"Since you understand German, join our action team." Sokov officially announced: "I will personally lead a team of thirty people to the prisoner-of-war camp in Dumini. Only the three of us present know the real mission, understand?"

"Understood!" Belkin and Valerian replied in unison.