Red Moscow

In Kuibyshev, thousands of kilometers away from Haixin, at the gate of a metallurgical factory, a middle-aged militiaman wearing dark blue overalls and carrying a rifle stood. Check him out.

At this time, a young man of medium height, thin build, wearing military uniform and carrying a large rucksack came near the factory gate. However, he did not walk towards the door, but stopped at a position more than ten meters away from the factory gate, and looked at the factory carefully.

The militiamen on guard saw a strange person and felt that it was necessary to step forward to check, so they took advantage of no one coming in and out, walked towards the young man, and asked somewhat impolitely: "Hey, young man, where are you standing?" What are you doing here?"

"Excuse me, is this the Kuibyshev Metallurgical Plant?"

"That's right, here it is." The middle-aged militiaman asked vigilantly, "Do you have anything to do?"

"I'm here to report," the young man took out his ID card from his pocket and handed it to the militiaman: "Here is my ID card and letter of introduction."

The militiaman unfolded his ID, looked at it, and said with some surprise: "Your name is Vasily Zaitsev?"

"Yes, I am Vasily."

"Been in the army before?"

"Yes, I was a soldier."

The militiaman returned the certificate to Vasily and asked curiously: "Comrade Vasily, where did you fight?"

"I fought in both Stalingrad and Kursk." Vasily replied with a smile: "Later, because he stepped on a landmine during the battle, he was sent to the hospital and lay in bed for more than half a year. Arrange for my demobilization and transfer me to this factory."

"So that's how it is." The militiaman heard that the other party had participated in the Battle of Stalingrad, and immediately became interested: "I heard that the Stalingrad Defense War was very fierce. One of our divisions entered the city, and it would take less than two days. It's all gone. Since you are a participant, you must be very clear about these things."

"Uncle Militia, the situation you mentioned does exist. However, there are also some troops that can still achieve the greatest results at the lowest cost in the face of the crazy German attack." Speaking of the Battle of Stalingrad, Vasily seemed a little bit Excited: "For example, the 41st Guards Division commanded by General Sokov at that time blocked hundreds of German attacks on Mamayev Hill, and never retreated half a step."

When the militiamen heard that Vasily mentioned Sokov, they immediately stood in awe: "General Sokov is a great commander. The troops under his command have never been defeated. It is said that when the Germans heard his name, Couldn't even sleep well..."

When the two were chatting, they suddenly heard a voice shouting: "Zarin, why don't you watch the door properly, why are you running around?"

The militiaman looked towards the door and saw a man in a black woolen overcoat standing there, and said to Vasily: "The director of the factory, Ripinvich, is here, come with me."

The militia brought Vasily to the factory manager and reported to him: "Comrade factory manager, this young man has just retired from the army and was assigned to our factory."

After hearing what the militiamen had said, the factory manager looked Vasily up and down, and asked tentatively, "Young man, have you just been assigned to our factory?"

"Yes, Comrade Factory Director." Vasily quickly took out his ID and letter of introduction, and handed it to the factory manager: "This is my ID and letter of introduction, please have a look!"

After seeing the introduction letter quickly, the factory director showed an excited expression on his face. He reached out and held Vasily's hand tightly, and said excitedly: "Comrade Vasily, as soon as I received a call from my superiors, I immediately I rushed to the gate of the factory to greet you. On behalf of the 1,500 workers of the metallurgical factory, I welcome your arrival! By the way, I forgot to introduce myself, I am Libinvich, the director of the metallurgical factory."

Seeing that the factory manager was so enthusiastic about Vasily, the militiamen asked a little puzzled: "Comrade factory manager, who is he? How could you come out to meet him in person?"

"Zarin, don't you know him?"

The militiaman known as Zarin stared at Vasily twice, then shook his head, indicating that he did not know Vasily.

Ribbenvich stared at the militiamen, shook his head helplessly, and then asked, "Do you still remember what kind of building was in the Battle of Stalingrad, which was under the siege of the German army for two full months?"

"Vassili Building." After the militiaman backed out the answer, he said disapprovingly, "Is there something wrong?" But as soon as he said this, he froze, and his eyes fixed on Va Siri, however, was asking the director, "Comrade director, is it possible that the commander of the Vasily building is the young man in front of me?"

"That's right, that's him." Libinwich said with a smile, "It's really unexpected that there are people who have won the Gold Star Medal and come to work in our factory. This is our honor."

The person who won the Gold Star Medal will also be awarded the honorary title of Hero of the Soviet Union. Such a person can enter his own factory, and Ribinich will wake up from his dreams with laughter.

"Let's go, Comrade Vasily." Ribinvich said courteously, "I'll take you to the factory building." After speaking, he reached for the rucksack on Vasily's back.

But Vasily declined his kindness, "Thank you, Comrade Factory Director. The things in the rucksack are not heavy, and I can carry them by myself."

On the way to the factory building with Vasily, Ribinvich asked tentatively: "Comrade Vasily, I heard that one of your eyes was injured and your vision was affected. I am afraid that you will not be able to do all kinds of heavy work in the workshop. ,I'm planning to……"

From Ribinvich's words, Vasily heard that the other party planned to take special care of him, and quickly said: "Comrade factory director, I think I am completely qualified for the work in the factory."

"You are wrong, Comrade Vasily." Unexpectedly, Ribinvich said unexpectedly: "I didn't arrange for you to go to the workshop, not because of the aura you carry on your body, and I want to take special care of you. It's because of your one The eyes have almost lost their vision, and they are not able to work in the factory at all."

Perhaps because he was worried that Vasily would not believe what he said, he also specifically gave an example: "For example, when you need to forge a casting, and you only have one eye to see, deviations will occur during forging, and defective products will appear. Or waste products." He said sternly, "Nowadays is during the war, all kinds of raw materials are in short supply, and a large number of defective products or waste products are produced. This is not just a matter of wasting materials, but a crime. Understand, it is a crime! "

Ribbenvich's words were deafening, and Vasily realized that due to eye injuries, he really couldn't do a lot of physical work, so he could only sigh softly, and then asked Ribbenvich a little discouraged: "Comrade factory director, How do you plan to arrange my work?"

"I'll give you two options." Since Vasily asked, Ribinvich said his plan: "One is to be a clerk in the factory office, responsible for cleaning and sending and receiving letters every day."

Vasily was naturally dissatisfied with this choice. He directly stepped over the options and asked, "Then what is the second choice?"

"The warehouse manager," Libinwich said, "compared with the clerk, the work is much more arduous. He is responsible for the daily receipt and delivery of goods, and working overtime is commonplace. I wonder if you can accept it?"

"I choose the second one." Vasily saw that he could only choose one of the two, so he naturally chose the second one. After all, he can learn something in warehouse management.

"Well, since you have made a choice, then I will respect your decision." Ribbenvich said to Vasily: "I will take you to report to the personnel department first, and let them prepare a work permit for you, so that you can Enter the factory door."

Vasily remembered that when he first came, everyone who entered and entered the factory, and the militiamen at the gate had to check their IDs. They must have used work IDs, so he nodded and agreed to Ribbenvich's proposal.

The director of the personnel department was talking with his two subordinates when he suddenly saw the director of the factory, Libinvich, walking in from the outside. He quickly waved his hands to let his subordinates leave, and stood up to greet him: "Comrade director, you are here!"

"Comrade Director," Ribinich pointed to Vasily and said to the director, "This is Comrade Vasily, the newcomer. You can help him with the entry procedures and the required work permit."

"Comrade Vasily?!" The director of personnel has much more insight than Zarin, the gatekeeper. As soon as Ribinvich finished speaking, he looked at Vasily and asked, "Excuse me, are you sticking to the Vasily building?" Is that the commander of yours?"

Seeing that the other party saw through his identity, Vasily did not hide it, so he nodded and said, "Yes, it is me!"

When the director of personnel shook hands with Vasily, he glanced at his chest, and then asked curiously: "Comrade Vasily, why don't you wear your medal?"

"I have already left the army, so it would be inappropriate to wear a medal."

"Look at what you said, even if you have left the army now, you are still a Hero of the Soviet Union who has won the Gold Star medal." The director of personnel said enthusiastically: "Hang up the medals later, Comrade Vasily. I think The workers in the factory will definitely be encouraged when they see a hero working with them. This is very helpful to provide our production."

"Yes, Comrade Vasily." Ribinevich also echoed the proposal of the director of personnel: "I think you should wear the gold star medal later, it will have an inspiring effect."

Since both Ribinovich and the director of personnel suggested that he should wear the medals, Vasily couldn't say anything more, so he just nodded and said, "Then I will wear the medals later."

Originally, Ribinvich said he would personally send Vasily to the warehouse, but the director of personnel volunteered: "Comrade director, you still have so much work to do, I think I should leave it to me to send Comrade Vasily to the warehouse." Take charge."

"Okay, Comrade Director." Since the Director of Personnel came forward to raise the matter, Ribbenvich said smoothly: "After you send him to the place later, go to the logistics department and help Vasily Comrade arranges a place to stay. Remember, don’t forget to apply for a meal card, otherwise he will only be hungry."

"Don't worry, Comrade Director." The Personnel Director assured Ribbenvich, patting his chest, "I will definitely arrange Comrade Vasily properly."

On the way to send Vasily to the warehouse, the Director of Personnel asked curiously: "Comrade Vasily, I would like to ask, since you are the winner of the Gold Star Medal, you can stay in Moscow and choose a more suitable job. Why did you come to Gu What about Bishev? You know, the difficulty level of factories is usually very high, and I’m worried that you won’t be able to take it with your thin body.”

"Comrade Director," Vasily grinned and said to him, "I was born in a hunter family, and I followed my grandfather to hunt in the forest for a living. For me, it’s all tolerable.”

The Director of Personnel nodded, and then asked, "I'm going to the logistics department later to help you contact the accommodation. Do you have any requirements for the accommodation?"

"How do you arrange your accommodation here?"

"Most of the workers in the factory are locals, and they go home directly after work." The personnel director explained to Vasily: "The workers from other places live in the dormitory area of ​​the factory. Usually ordinary workers , is a room for 16 people; technical workers are in a room for 8 people; assistant engineers are in a room for 4 people; engineers are in a room for 2 people. Those who can live in a single room are usually only enjoyed by the leaders of the workshop or even the factory level.”

Vasili thought to himself that he came to report on the first day of the factory today, so he must be a new worker and should live in a dormitory for 16 people: "I understand that with my qualifications, I can only live in a room for 16 people, right?"

"Comrade Vasily, if it was someone else, it would definitely be arranged in the 16-person room, but you are different." The director of personnel said with a smile: "Although you have retired, you are the one who has won the Gold Star Medal and the honorary title of Hero of the Soviet Union. , How can you be squeezed into a dormitory with 16 people like an ordinary worker. In my opinion, even if you live in a single room, you are completely qualified."

Before they reached the warehouse, a young man in overalls suddenly chased him up from behind. After he caught up, he nodded to the director of personnel first, and then said to Vasily, "Excuse me, are you the new Comrade Vasily?"

"Yes, I'm Vasily." Vasily looked at the strange young man in front of him, and asked curiously, "May I ask you what you can do for me?"

The young man said out of breath, "Comrade Vasily, I have your call from Moscow."

"A call from Moscow?" Vasily asked a little puzzled, "Do you know what it is?"

"I don't know, I don't know anything." The young man shook his head and said, "I was just ordered to ask you to answer the phone."

Vasily didn't know the young man in front of him at all, so he hesitated in his heart, wondering whether he should follow him to answer the phone. In desperation, he could only turn his attention to the director of personnel around him for help, hoping to get an answer from him.

"Comrade Vasily, he is a clerk in the factory building." Seeing Vasily's hesitation, the director of personnel explained to him: "It seems that the call is from the factory department, and he is here to inform you to answer it." On the phone."

In order to completely dispel Vasily's doubts, the director of personnel specifically asked the young man: "How do you know that Comrade Vasily can be found near the warehouse?"

"It's what the factory manager said." The young man quickly explained, "It was the factory manager who told me that you were accompanying Comrade Vasily to the warehouse. If I rush to the warehouse, I will definitely find him."

"So that's the case." After figuring out what was going on, the director of personnel looked at Vasily and said, "Comrade Vasily, if you are worried about anything, I can accompany you to answer the phone. I wonder what you want?"

"It's wonderful, I couldn't wish for it."