Red Moscow

Although Shechtman and Billing left, the commanders and fighters of the 254th Division stationed in the church did not evacuate with them. They had to wait until the security forces of the headquarters arrived and completed the transfer of defense before returning to the building.

Sokov and Lunev sat on the steps of the church door, smoking and chatting. Sokov looked at the commanders and fighters coming in and out of the church, and asked Lunev: "Comrade Military Commissar, if you were to persuade the enemies in the church to surrender, would you be able to do it?"

Sokov's words made Lunev fall into deep thought. After a long time, he shook his head lightly and replied: "Comrade Commander, let me tell you the truth, if there were no SS officers and soldiers in the church, I would definitely be able to persuade Captain Grahams to surrender; but there are A few SS officers and soldiers disrupted the situation in the middle, and I don't think I have the ability to do better than Captain Mikhaiev."

For Lunev's answer, Sokov is still very satisfied. At least his military commissioner can realize his lack of ability, and he is not as arrogant as some people, thinking that he is omnipotent.

Sokov fixed his eyes on an officer standing outside the church, and said to Lunev, "Comrade Military Commissar, what do you think of Captain Mikhaiev?"

"Yes, he is a very good young man." Lunev had a good impression of Mikhaiev. Hearing Sokov's question at this moment, he naturally wanted to say good things about him: "Not only is he capable, but he is also very brave. If If you train well, you might be able to become a general in the future."

"Comrade Military Commissar, I have the same opinion on him as you do." Seeing that Lunev's opinion coincided with his own, Sokov asked tentatively: "Tell me, I'll ask Colonel Shechtman to bring him How about coming over?"

"Want him to come here?" Lunev asked with some surprise: "Comrade Commander, what do you plan to ask him to do?"

"He is now a deputy battalion commander under Colonel Shechtman. Judging from his ability and achievements, this position is too low." As his position rose, Sokov realized that there were capable people around him. There were still too few people, so he said to Lunev: "I plan to let him go to Major Guchakov's 73rd Infantry Brigade as a battalion commander. If he performs well, he can be promoted to deputy brigade commander. "

Lunev not only did not object to Sokov's statement, but nodded and said: "Comrade commander, you are right. If such an excellent commander is allowed to hold a higher position, he will play a better role." Huge effect. As long as you can get him from the 254th Division, I fully agree with you to let him serve as the battalion commander of the 73rd Infantry Brigade. But..."

"But what?"

"I don't think it's necessary to wait until later. He can be appointed as deputy brigade commander and battalion commander now."

"That's right, you don't need to wait until later, just appoint him as deputy brigade commander now. This position is perfect for him." Sokov said, he stood up and raised his hand to greet Mi Hayeff: "Comrade Captain, come to me!"

Hearing Sokov calling himself, Mikhaiev did not dare to neglect, trotted to the front of the steps, straightened up, pressed his hands to the seam of his trousers, and said loudly: "Comrade Commander! Captain Mikhaiev Following your orders..."

He couldn't say for a while, he didn't know whether to say "come" or "report", both of these words were not suitable for the situation at hand, so he didn't go on.

"Don't be embarrassing, Comrade Captain!" Lunev beside Sokov said with a smile, "The commander called you here because he needs to ask for your opinion on something."

Mikhaiev frowned slightly, turned his gaze to Sokov, and waited patiently for him to continue.

"That's right, Comrade Captain." After organizing the vocabulary in his mind, Sokov said to Mikhaiev: "After today's incident, I realized that you are a very capable and courageous man." The current position is obviously not suitable for you, so I plan to transfer you to the 73rd Infantry Brigade as the deputy brigade commander, and concurrently serve as the battalion commander of one of the battalions. What do you think? "

Knowing that he had been promoted, Mikhaiev couldn't help feeling ecstatic, but when he thought of Colonel Shechtman, his expression darkened again: "Comrade Commander, what should I do with Colonel Shechtman?" What to say?"

"Leave Colonel Shechtman alone, if you like, I'll go and talk to him about it myself."

Sokov had already reached this point. If Mikhaiev refused again, he would appear to be a bit ignorant of the times. He quickly replied, "Comrade Commander, I firmly obey your orders."

Just when the corner of Sokov's mouth was slightly upturned, Mikhaiev said again: "There is nothing wrong with letting me be the battalion commander, but the position of deputy brigade commander, Comrade Commander, do you think it is better not to arrange it? "

"Comrade Captain, you may not be clear. If it weren't for your lack of qualifications and low rank, Comrade Commander would even directly promote you to be regimental commander." Lunev said, "I hope you will become deputy brigade commander." After growing up, you can continue to establish more meritorious service. In two years, maybe you will become a general."

Hearing that he had the opportunity to become a general in the future, Mikhaiev was very excited, and he quickly expressed his opinion to Sokov and Lunev: "Comrade Commander, Comrade Military Commissar, thank you both for your trust in me. I am here to assure you that I will definitely make new achievements in future battles."

"Very good, very good." Sokov spread out his arms, patted the opponent's arm vigorously a few times, and continued: "Before you take office, you can choose some handy commanders and let them keep up with you." You go to the new army together."

Mikhaiev originally thought that Sokov transferred him to the 73rd Infantry Division, and he just went there alone, but now that he heard that he could choose his capable subordinates to go there together, he was even more ecstatic, and quickly raised his hand to the two of them. After saluting, he turned around and ran towards his army, preparing to choose his trusted subordinates and go to the new army with him to take up the post.

"Comrade Commander," seeing Mikhaiev's joyful expression in the distance, "Some people are happy and some are sad. You have poached such a good commander from Colonel Shechtman. Presumably the Colonel Comrade will suffer from insomnia tonight."

Sokov laughed twice, and said to Lunev: "It is very difficult for an excellent commander like Mikhaiev to be promoted quickly in the 254th Division. After all, the commander who is older than him There are plenty of people around, if he is not transferred, I am afraid that for a long time in the future, he can only continue to hold his current position."