Red Moscow

After getting in touch with the defenders on the front position, the troops set off again and successfully entered the 405th Regiment's defense area through the passage opened by the defenders.

Karelin, who learned of the mission, successfully completed the task of rescuing General Vlasov. When they entered the defense zone, not only the commander of the 405th Regiment, but also the commander of the 135th Division came to greet them.

However, when the division commander saw two generals wearing the rank of major general appearing in front of him, he couldn't help but be a little confused. Although he had heard of Vlasov's name, he had never met him. After all, he was not from the same army group. He took off the big-brimmed hat on his head, revealing his big, bare head. After scratching the back of his head, he asked with some embarrassment: "Comrade generals, I am Colonel Semyon, commander of the 135th Infantry Division. I don't know who among you is." Is this General Vlasov?”

From the expression on Colonel Semyon's face, Vlasov guessed that the other party must not recognize him, so he quickly took a few steps forward and said, "Comrade Colonel, I am Vlasov. Thank you for sending someone to meet me. Only then can we successfully reach our army’s defense area.”

"Hello, Comrade General." Semyon quickly raised his hand and saluted Vlasov: "It is a task assigned to our division by our superiors to accept you. It is my honor to serve you."

After shaking hands with the other party, Vlasov began to introduce the people around him: "This is Colonel Del, my chief of staff of the group army; this is Comrade Nikolsky, the military commissar and regimental political commissar of the group army."

Seeing that Vlasov did not introduce another major general, Semyon felt quite strange. I thought to myself, isn't this general the deputy commander of the 37th Group Army?

The next moment, Vlasov introduced Potapov's identity to Semyon: "This is Major General Potapov, he is the commander of the 5th Army."

"What, you are Major General Potapov, the commander of the 5th Army?" After hearing Vlasov's report, Semyon showed a shocked expression on his face. Although the leaflets scattered by the German army on the battlefield were promptly confiscated by political workers, ordinary commanders and soldiers could not see the contents of the leaflets, which did not mean that he, the division commander, could not see them. The news that all the original commanders of the Southwest Front were killed and that the commander of the 5th Army, Major General Potapov, was captured was clearly written on those leaflets.

At this moment, he saw the captured general on the German leaflet actually standing in front of him alive. It would be strange if he wasn't shocked. After a long time, he lowered his voice and asked: "General Potapov, the German leaflet said that you were captured by them. Is this all a rumor?"

After Sokov rescued Potapov at the soap factory, he had a private chat with him. He knew very well that if Potapov admitted that he had been captured by the Germans, he would be severely scrutinized by the relevant departments after returning to Moscow, and could be jailed at the least, or risk his life at the worst. Therefore, Sokov suggested to the other party that since the commanders and fighters who knew the news of his capture were either still in the German prisoner-of-war camp or died during the retreat, he might as well hide the news, which would be of great benefit to him. of.

At first, Potapov was dissatisfied with Sokov's proposal, feeling that if he really concealed his capture, he might be punished more severely if he was found out in the future. But on the way to the defense zone, after private communication with Vlasov, the other party also persuaded him that since everyone who knew the truth about his capture was gone, he could completely conceal the matter to avoid being severely punished after returning.

At this moment, Potapov heard Colonel Semyon ask this, and he couldn't help but panic for a moment, but soon returned to normal: "Comrade Colonel, you should know that the German army will always fabricate stories in order to undermine the morale and morale of our army. All kinds of rumors to confuse the public. If I am really captured, can I appear in front of you now? "

When Colonel Semyon heard this, it seemed that this was really the case, so he did not dwell on the matter anymore, but asked Vlasov for instructions: "Comrade General, since you have come to our division's defense area, I don't know what you are going to do next. Should we go to the group army headquarters or the front army headquarters?”

"Colonel, please take us to your division headquarters first." Vlasov said: "I want to speak to Marshal Timoshenko personally and follow his orders in everything."

The 135th Division's phone call must not be made directly to the front army headquarters. So Semyon first ordered the communications staff to connect the phone of the group army headquarters and reported to the commander, Major General Podras: "Hello, comrade commander! I am Colonel Semyon, commander of the 13th Infantry Division. Now my man General Vlasov has been picked up."

"Well done, Colonel Semyon." After learning that Vlasov had been rescued, Major General Podras was naturally overjoyed. The first task assigned to him by the front army headquarters was completed so smoothly. This is a good thing. Omen: "We will reward the commanders and fighters who participated in this operation."

"Comrade Commander, I have one more important thing to report to you."

When Major General Podras heard what Colonel Semyon said, he immediately became alert. He asked with a solemn expression: "Comrade Colonel, is there anything else important?"

“The rescuers I sent not only rescued the commander of the 37th Army, General Vlasov.” Colonel Semyon reported: “In addition, the commander of the 5th Army, General Potapov, was also rescued. "

Unexpectedly, as soon as he finished speaking, Major General Podras said loudly: "Impossible, this is absolutely impossible."

"Yes, Comrade Commander." Seeing that Podras didn't believe him, Colonel Semyon quickly explained: "I really didn't lie to you..."

Before he could finish speaking, Potapov stepped forward and took the microphone in his hand: "Comrade Colonel, it's better for me to have a few words with General Podras."

"Kuzma, it's me." Potapov said into the microphone: "I'm Misha."

Hearing what Potapov said, Sokov thought to himself, did Potapov and General Podlas know each other?

Podras on the other end of the phone heard Potapov's voice and asked in surprise: "Are you Mikhail Ivanovich?"

"Yes, Kuzma Petrovich, it's me." When he heard the other party calling him by his birth name and father's name, Potapov responded politely: "I jumped out of the German encirclement and came here In your defense zone."

"Didn't the German leaflet say that you were captured by them?"

"These are all rumors deliberately fabricated by the Germans in order to undermine the morale of our army."

"Yeah, I think so." Podras felt that Potapov was his old friend and would definitely not be able to deceive him about this kind of thing, so he also regarded the contents of the German leaflets as rumors fabricated by the enemy. , he asked with concern: "Misha, what are your plans next?"

"I don't know either." Potapov asked, "Have you received any tasks related to me?"

Podras naturally understood what his old comrade-in-arms meant, and quickly replied: "I'm sorry, Misha, no."

"What about General Vlasov?" Potapov turned and glanced at Vlasov sitting next to him: "After completing the response, how do you plan to arrange for him?"

"According to Marshal Timoshenko's order, after receiving General Vlasov, you need to report to him immediately. How to place General Vlasov, everything must obey Marshal Timoshenko's order."

"I understand." Potapov said: "I intend to advance and retreat together with General Vlasov. Wherever he goes, I will go."

"I am four or five kilometers away from the headquarters of the 135th Infantry Division, and the front headquarters is thirty kilometers away from me." Podras said: "I will decide how to arrange it after I ask Marshal Timoshenko for instructions. you."

After hanging up the phone, Potapov said to Vlasov: "General Vlasov, I just called Podras. He said to get in touch with the front army headquarters immediately to see Marshal Timoshenko. How are we going to be accommodated?”

"General Potapov, do you plan to stay in the Southwestern Front, or return to Moscow and ask your superiors to assign you a new position?"

"I think it might be more appropriate to return to Moscow and ask my superiors to reassign me my duties." Potapov said with a complicated expression: "In the recent battle of Kiev, the entire army under my command was basically wiped out. Even if If I stay in the Southwest Front, I probably won’t have any troops to command.”

"Your idea is not wrong." Vlasov agreed with Potapov's statement: "Not only do you want to return to Moscow, I also want to return to Moscow. You know, my 37th Army will soon return to Moscow. Before that, it was basically exhausted. If it weren’t for Captain Sokov, I would have either died in Kiev or become a prisoner of the Germans.”

Hearing Vlasov mention Sokov, Potapov suddenly had an idea in his mind: "General Vlasov, if my superiors appoint me as the new commander of the army, I wonder if you can cut off my love and give Sokov Captain Koff gave it to me. I want him to join the army below and become a battalion commander."

Unexpectedly, as soon as Potapov's proposal came out, he was opposed by Vlasov: "No, no, General Potapov. Captain Sokov is my most capable subordinate, and I can use it very easily. How can I just give it to you?"

Hearing what Vlasov said, Colonel Del next to him also echoed: "Yes, General Potapov. Captain Sokov is responsible for protecting the safety of our headquarters. If he is given to you, I am afraid that in a short time We are unable to find a suitable candidate to take over his position.”

Seeing that Vlasov did not agree with his proposal, Potapov was not discouraged. He planned to find a suitable time to have a private chat with Sokov. As long as the other party doesn't object, then he has a way to poach the other party.

Ten minutes later, the phone in the division headquarters rang.

Colonel Semyon picked up the phone: "I am the division commander, Colonel Semyon. Who are you?"

"I am Podras." Podras' voice came from the receiver: "Are the two generals Vlasov and Potapov still at your division headquarters?"

"Yes, Comrade Commander." Semyon glanced at Vlasov and Potapov sitting not far away, and asked respectfully: "Do I need them to answer the phone?"

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"There is no need." Podras said: "I have sent a car to your division headquarters. Once the car arrives, let them take the car to the front army headquarters. By the way, in addition to the two of them, there are also What people?"

"In addition to the two generals Vlasov and Potapov, there are also Colonel Del, Chief of Staff of the 37th Group Army, and Comrade Nikolsky, military commissar and regimental political commissar." Semyon replied respectfully: "In addition In addition, there is a small force of nearly a hundred people, commanded by a captain named Sokov. "

"I see." Podlas said, "Two jeeps will come over later. Let the two generals take one each. As for the accompanying soldiers, you should arrange a few trucks for them. Remember?"

"Remember, Comrade Commander."

After waiting for a while, the two jeeps sent by Podlas arrived.

Colonel Semyon arranged for Vlasov, Colonel Del and Nikolsky to get on one of the jeeps, and Potapov to get on the other jeep. Four trucks were also arranged to transport the accompanying officers and soldiers.

Just as the convoy was about to set off, Potapov got out of his car and said to Sokov, who was directing the soldiers to get on the car: "Captain Sokov, take my car later. I want to have a good talk with you."

Sokov guessed that Potapov must have something important to tell him, so after all the soldiers got on the car, he got into Potapov's car.

"Comrade General, what do you want to ask me?"

"Captain Sokov, I want to ask you something." Potapov asked Sokov with a smile: "How long have you been following General Vlasov?"

"More than a month."

"More than a month." Potapov then asked: "Before that, whose subordinate were you?"

Sokov scratched the back of his head and continued: "Before that, I joined a small unit that was broken up. That unit retreated from the Uman area. As for the unit number, I forgot to ask."

"Where is that unit now?"

"In August, we followed General Vlasov to Moscow to report on his work. After arriving in Nezhin, we cut off contact with them." Sokov shook his head and said: "I don't know where they are now."

Hearing Sokov mention the Battle of Uman, Potapov pinched his chin and said: "In the Battle of Uman, my army participated in the battle. The troops fighting were the 6th, 12th and 18th armies; and the German troops engaged in the battle were the 1st Tank Group and the 6th Army. Few of the besieged troops finally jumped out of the encirclement. You are lucky. "

"Yes, only those who are lucky can escape the German encirclement."

"Captain Sokov, I asked you to come to my car because I have something to discuss with you."

"Please go ahead, Comrade General."

"If I really return to Moscow, maybe my superiors will appoint me as the commander of one of my troops." Potapov looked at Sokov and asked, "Now my men lack talented commanders. I wonder if you are willing to follow me?"

Hearing Potapov's proposal, Sokov's eyebrows raised. The last time he traveled through time, he rescued Potapov from the prisoner-of-war camp and helped him restore his military status, making him his subordinate. But now, the former subordinate wants to become his superior, which is obviously something he cannot agree to.

So he said tactfully: "General Potapov, thank you for your trust in me. But I am now a subordinate of General Vlasov and have no plans to go to other troops for the time being. I can only refuse your kindness, please forgive me!"