Red Moscow

The interrogation next door lasted almost an hour, and then the Chief of Secret Service came over and reported to Sokov: "Comrade Commander, she has confessed."

Sokov did not expect that in this short period of time, the Chief of Secret Service would complete the interrogation work. However, he always suspected in his heart that the other party was tortured into a trick. Alia confessed some unreliable information indiscriminately because she couldn't bear the punishment.

"Tell me, Comrade Section Chief." Sokov said absently, "What did Alia confess to?"

"She said that she is not the only group of snipers sent by the Germans this time." The Chief of Secret Service said, "She was ordered to go to Otatz to assassinate you and other members of the headquarters, while the snipers from the other two lines were sent separately. Go to Chernivtsi and Wengeny, the task is to assassinate our commander above regimental level."

"Wait a minute, Comrade Section Chief." After hearing the place name of Chernivtsi, Sokov was secretly taken aback: "What did you just say? There are still snipers sent from two directions, which two a direction?"

"Ah, I just said it." The Secret Service Chief thought that Sokov didn't hear clearly, so he quickly repeated: "Alia said in her confession that they dispatched three groups of troops. Except for her journey, The other two went to Chernivtsi and Wengeny respectively, and the task was to assassinate..."

"Comrade Chief," Trofimenko and Sameko, who were paying attention to the war at this time, were also attracted by the Chief of Secret Service: "Did she say that the snipers in the other two teams, Is it a man or a woman, what is the level of sniping?"

Trofimenko's series of questions stunned the Chief of Secret Service. He hesitated for a moment before he said: "Comrade General, Aliya's statement still needs to be verified, so I can't confirm whether the two sniper teams she mentioned exist for the time being."

"Comrade Chief, that's right, what she said is true." Trofimenko said: "The commander of the 115th Infantry Brigade under the 2nd Tank Army was killed by a German sniper. Unfortunately sacrificed, which led to the section of the Ministry's defenses being breached by German armored forces."

After hearing this, the Chief of Secret Service couldn't help being taken aback, and then said cautiously: "Comrade General, so the content of Alia's confession is true?"

"It should be said that the information she confessed is very accurate." After Sokov said this, he immediately told Sameko: "Chief of Staff, please call the two generals Kravchenko and Afunin , Tell them about the enemy sending out snipers. Let them take precautions."

"Okay, Comrade Commander." Sameko nodded and picked up the phone on the table: "I'll call them right away."

Sokov was thinking in his heart that Kravchenko and Afunin were in the open, but the German snipers were hiding in the dark. Even if they took the necessary precautions, they might not be able to defend against them.

Seeing that Sokov suddenly fell into deep thought, both Trofimenko and the Chief of Secret Service felt uncomfortable disturbing him. But after waiting for a while, seeing that Sokov was still in a daze, Trofimenko asked tentatively, "Comrade commander, what are you thinking?"

Sokov woke up from his contemplation, looked up at the Chief of Secret Service and asked, "Comrade Chief, how do you guys plan to deal with her?"

"How else can we deal with her?" The Chief of Secret Service shrugged his shoulders, pursed his mouth, and said, "We usually shoot the saboteurs sent by the Germans directly after interrogation."

"Ah, shot?!" Sokov never asked how the spies or spies caught before were dealt with in the end. But today, when he thought of Alia's pitiful appearance after being injured, Sokov asked for the first time. He didn't expect that the fate waiting for her was to be shot.

"Secretary Chief, can't we make an exception?" Sukov still couldn't bear the thought of such a beautiful woman becoming a ghost under the gun.

"Yes, Comrade Section Chief, can't we make an exception?"

"It's okay to make an exception." The chief of the Secret Service first looked at Trofimenko, and finally stopped at Sokov: "Comrade commander, you are the highest military commander here, how do you deal with this sniper?" , is entirely up to you."

Knowing that this matter can be decided by himself, Sokov couldn't help feeling secretly happy, and then told the special service chief: "There is no need to shoot her, lock her up first. Remember, find a military doctor to help her change her medicine every day." Said After finishing, he waved to the Chief of Secret Service, indicating that he could leave.

As soon as the Chief of Secret Service left, Trofimenko asked in surprise, "Comrade Commander, since this sniper is here to assassinate you, why didn't you shoot her and leave her behind?"

"Isn't it a pity to kill such an excellent sniper like this?" Sokov said to Trofimenko: "Leave her here, maybe someday she will be useful."

This is Sameko finished the call and came back to report to Sokov: "Comrade Commander, I have notified the two generals Kravchenko and Afunin that there may be German snipers plotting against them in the near future. They are vigilant to avoid harm."

"Comrade Chief of Staff," Sokov waved his hand as soon as Sameko finished speaking, and said, "The snipers are in the dark, but they are in the open. Even if some preventive measures are formulated, it may be difficult to ensure that they can hide." Killed by German snipers."

When Sameko heard this, he immediately became nervous. He felt that what Sokov said was true, so he couldn't help asking a little nervously: "Then how can we effectively guard against German snipers?"

"If we want to deal with German snipers, we must rely on our own snipers." Sokov said: "Only snipers know snipers best. As long as we send snipers, it is possible to stop German snipers." action."

Although Sokov's words sounded like a tongue twister, both Trofimenko and Sameko understood. After the two nodded, Sameko said: "Comrade Commander, I think Vasily is suitable for this task, why not send him to Kravchenko and General Afunin."

"It's not enough for him alone." Sokov raised his index finger, waved it, and said, "Let the old man go with him."

"Let the old man go too?" Sameko said with some concern: "The old man is already ninety years old. Is it appropriate to let him travel long distances?"

"There is nothing inappropriate." Trofimenko said: "You know, if there is no old man today, General Smirnov will not be the only one who was shot. Maybe we will all become the targets of snipers. I I feel that if we send him to Wengen, it may have an unexpected effect."

"It was Vasily who first discovered the traces of the sniper, but the old man found the flaw in some details, and quietly found a place to hide, and waited for the sniper to shoot before he shot decisively, wounded and captured him in one fell swoop. Aliya." Sokov added: "If the two of them go to Wengen, I believe it will not take long before the enemy's snipers can be dealt with."

"What about Chernivtsi?" Sameko asked tentatively, "Do we need to send snipers there?"

"Of course." Sokov nodded and said, "If the snipers there are not dealt with, it will have a very negative impact on the morale and morale of our army."

"Vassily and the old man have gone to Wengeny in the south, and Chernivtsi in the north, who do you plan to send?"

"Let Lyudmila go." Sokov said: "But her strength alone is too weak. It happens that a group of snipers have been trained in the sniper school, so let her take a few to Chernov. Make a decision."

"Okay, I'll call them now."

"No, there's no need to call them." Sokov waved his hand and said, "This matter is of great importance, so I'd better call them here, and I will order them myself."

Ten minutes later, Lyudmila, Vasily and the old man appeared in front of Sokov. Looking at the three young and old people in front of him, Sokov couldn't help thinking: "The three of them should be regarded as the strongest golden combination in this era. If we let them go to the enemy's rear to carry out sniper missions, the results of the battle must be great." It's going to be brilliant."

Seeing Sokov's delay in speaking, Lyudmila and the others couldn't help but look at each other in blank dismay. They hurried over when they received Sameko's call. Unexpectedly, after seeing Sokov, he didn't say a word.

"Comrade Commander," Sameko gently pushed Sokov from behind, and said in a low voice, "You are talking."

After Sokov was awakened by Sameko, he seemed a little embarrassed. He coughed heavily, cleared his throat, and said, "Three, you performed very well today. It is because of you that many of our headquarters Members, you can save your own life. In order to commend your achievements, after some discussion with the deputy commander and the chief of staff, I decided to award each of you a Red Banner Medal."

Although the number of Red Banner Medals issued increased sharply during the war, its importance could no longer be compared with that before the war. But even so, for Lyudmila, Vasily and the old man, this Order of the Red Banner is very precious.

After Sameko handed out the Order of the Red Banner to the three, Sokov said again: "Three, besides congratulating you, there are new tasks for you."

Hearing that there was a new mission, the three of them immediately put away the medals they had just obtained, straightened their backs and waited for Sokov to give an order.

"It's like this. According to Aliya's confession, besides her, there were two other groups of sniper teams sent by the German army. The snipers from these two groups went to Chernivtsi and Wengeny respectively to carry out targeted operations against our regiment-level and above soldiers. Commander's assassination mission."

"Comrade Commander," Vasily reminded Sokov in a low voice: "Our troops are still far away from Wengen."

"But we will reach Wengen sooner or later. It is normal for the enemy's snipers to ambush in that area in advance."

"Comrade Commander, I have a question." The old man raised his hand and asked a question in his mind: "Do you think Alia's confession is true? I mean, are the other two sniper teams true?" Does it exist?"

"Yes, old man." Sokov nodded slightly, and answered the old man in an affirmative tone: "Her confession was formalized in the Chernivtsi area. Just two hours ago, the Second Tank Army The commander of the subordinate 115th Infantry Brigade was killed by a German sniper during the battle, and as a result, the troops fell into chaos because they lost a unified command, causing the enemy to calmly break through our defense line."

After hearing this, the old man was filled with righteous indignation, and he took the initiative to ask Sokov: "Comrade Commander, please send me to Chernivtsi. I assure you, I will definitely kill the German snipers."

"In the direction of Chernivtsi, I am going to send Comrade Lyudmila." After Sokov said this, he continued to face Lyudmila: "Your strength alone may be a little weak, so I plan to let You select a few students from the sniper school to accompany you to complete this difficult task."

"Okay, Comrade Commander." Lyudmila nodded and said, "I will pick out the best students to form a sniper team and go to Chernivtsi to eliminate the German snipers."

Seeing that Sokov handed over the task of going to Chernivtsi to Lyudmila, Vasily was a little anxious: "Comrade Commander, why didn't you send me there? You know, I can do well too." accomplish this task.”

Vasily's attitude made Sokov very satisfied. He chuckled and said, "Don't worry, Vasily, I won't let you stay in the city with nothing to do. Since Chernivtsi has Lyudmila going, you will be responsible for the direction of Wengeny." Said At this point, he deliberately paused to observe the old man's expression.

Seeing the dejected expression on the old man's face, he continued: "Of course, with such a difficult task, you must be somewhat powerless alone, so I plan to send the old man to go with you."

Just as Sokov expected, the old man, who was still a little depressed, became elated again when he heard that Sokov planned to arrange for him and Vasily to go to Wengeny together.

"Vassili," Sokov walked up to Vasily and said to him earnestly: "The old man is getting old, you have to take care of him on the way. Also, he has more experience than you. If you encounter anything For things, you should ask him more. I hope that the two of you can work together to complete the task and return as soon as possible."

"Don't worry, Comrade Commander." Vasily and the old man said in unison: "We promise to complete the task."

"Time is running out now, you need to go back and pack your things, and you need to leave immediately." Sokov said to the three: "In order not to expose the target, you can only go by the vehicle that transports supplies. I hope you can understand."

Seeing that the three nodded to show that they understood, Sokov stepped forward to shake hands with them one by one, and said in his mouth: "Comrades, I wish you good luck! I wish you a safe return after completing your mission as soon as possible!"

After sending the three of them away, Trofimenko said to Sokov: "Comrade commander, you sent them all away. If the Germans send snipers to us again, no one will be able to deal with them." gone."

"Don't worry, Comrade Deputy Commander." Sokov said confidently: "Since the Germans sent an excellent sniper like Aliya to Otatz to assassinate us, then before receiving the news that her mission failed , will not send new snipers over, because they know very well that every excellent sniper has his own personality, and they disdain to stay with other snipers to perform sniper missions."