Red Moscow

Zakharov's caution is very reasonable. As the situation on the battlefield develops in a direction favorable to the Soviet army, some small reports have begun to emerge again. He didn't want this matter to be caught by people with ulterior motives and cause unnecessary trouble for himself.

"This is what it should be, Comrade Chief of Staff." Konev is obviously also aware of this problem. Don't look at the ordinary commanders and fighters who fled back by flying the plane. If this matter is not handled properly, there will be endless troubles: "I will give Marshal Zhukov called to report the matter to him."

After Zhukov received the call from Konev, he couldn't help frowning. Just as Konev worried, although they were only discussing a few ordinary commanders and fighters, if they were not properly placed, it would cause a series of serious consequences.

However, when he heard that Sokov was willing to endorse this matter, Zhukov secretly heaved a sigh of relief, and then asked in a relaxed tone: "Comrade Konev, what do you think about it?"

"Comrade Marshal." Before calling Zhukov, Konev had already considered all the issues that should be considered. Now that he heard Zhukov's question, he quickly replied: "Since Comrade Sokov said that he can trust these people, I think We might as well trust him. Especially the pilot Oleg Rezanov, who flew back with the plane, can send him to Goryunov as suggested by Sokov, and let him guide the bomber formation to bomb The field airport of the German army, thereby achieving the purpose of weakening their air power."

"You can try it." Zhukov replied very simply: "If there is nothing wrong after the review, send Rezanov to General Goryunov immediately and let him guide the bomber formation to bomb the German airport."

Lunev knew Sokov's character very well, and he knew that he never discriminated against those commanders and fighters who had been prisoners, and even incorporated them into his troops. Today, Major Guchakov, commander of the 73rd Infantry Brigade, is the most typical example. He was captured by the Germans twice, but Sokov still entrusts him with important tasks. Facts have proved that the troops under Guchakov's command have made a lot of achievements in previous battles, which proves that Sokov has no problems in employing personnel.

It is precisely because of this consideration that Lunev did not criticize Rezanov and others in his review, but simply learned the names, military ranks, and the time and place of the six people who were captured. After the verification was correct, the review was announced to be over, and three of the wounded soldiers were sent to the field hospital for treatment.

After arranging other people, Lunev smiled and said to Rezanov: "Comrade Rezanov, I was ordered to send you to the headquarters of the 5th Army of the Air Force to see General Goryunov. Have a nice talk with you."

Regarding Lunev's arrangement, Rezanov has no objection. He is also a smart person. Although it is the first time to be reviewed, he obviously found that the personnel in charge of the review were very polite to the six of them. After questioning the site, the review work that had been worrying him was over.

Hearing that Lunev said that he would send himself to the headquarters of the Air Force Group, he quickly stood up and straightened his back and said, "Comrade General, I obey your arrangement!"

In this way, Lunev brought Rezanov to the headquarters of the 5th Air Force Army.

Goryunov, who had been notified in advance, was waiting at the door. Seeing Lunev's arrival, he hurried forward to shake hands: "Hello, General Lunev, it's a pleasure to meet you here."

After finishing speaking, he glanced at Rezanov behind Lunev, and asked tentatively, "Is this the hero who drove the German heavy bomber back from the enemy's rear?"

Rezanov, who had already put on a new military uniform, heard Goryunov ask himself, and quickly took a step forward, raising his hand to salute him: "Hello, Comrade General, I am fighter pilot Rezanov."

Since the other party was sent to the door by Lunev himself, Goryunov was naturally very enthusiastic. He stepped forward to hold Rezanov's hand and said with a smile: "Comrade Rezanov, you can drive the Germans." It is not easy to escape the bomber from behind the enemy lines. Thank you for your hard work. On behalf of all the pilots of the 5th Army of the Air Force, I welcome you!"

Although what Goryunov said was a cliché, for Rezanov who had just escaped from death, it was a good word, which moved him to tears. He held Goryunov's hand tightly, and said emotionally: "Comrade General, thank you for your trust, I will definitely behave well."

The three came to Goryunov's office. Goryunov looked at Rezanov and asked, "Comrade Rezanov, can you mark the location of the German airport on the map?"

For pilots, map recognition and drawing are basic skills, and Rezanov is no exception. Hearing Goryunov's question, he nodded quickly and said in an affirmative tone: "No problem, Comrade General, as long as I have a map, I can mark the location of the German airport for you."

Goryunov pushed the map on the table in front of Rezanov, handed him a red and blue pencil, and said blankly: "Comrade Rezanov, please tell me the location of the German airport." , are marked on the map."

"Here." Rezanov looked down at the map, and without hesitation drew a red circle at a certain location with a red and blue pencil: "There is an airport for the Germans near the camp where we were held. , There are basically bombers parked there, no fighter jets.”

Goryunov looked at the circle drawn by Rezanov, and then asked, "Are there any more?"

"There are more, Comrade General." Rezanov nodded and said, "I accidentally saw the distribution map of the German military airports, and remembered a few of the locations." He said, picking up the red and blue pencils Mark it on the map.

Two minutes later, five red circles appeared on the map, all of which were German airfields marked by Rezanov. After finishing all this, he also explained to Goryunov: "Comrade General, at that time I just took a few glances, and all I can remember are these few airports. I hope I can help you."

"This is really great." After seeing the location of the German airfield, Goryunov couldn't help but beam with joy: "After knowing the exact location of the German airfield, I can immediately send a bomber formation to bomb there and destroy the German airfield." air power."

After finishing speaking, he grabbed the phone on the table, dialed a number, and said a little excitedly: "Is it the chief of staff? I'm Goryunov. Come to my office immediately. I have important tasks to hand over." I'll finish it for you."