Red Moscow

  Chapter 1007

   "Yes, Misha." Seryozha also echoed: "Don't forget how Comrade Deputy Commander died."

  Sergesha's words reminded everyone that just a few days ago, the deputy division commander, Colonel Ivanov, was sniped by a German sniper and died unfortunately.

  When thinking about this, Captain Vasili inevitably became nervous: "Comrade Commander, I think you should take all the guards away. Only when there are more people around you can your safety be guaranteed."

  Sokov thought that when Seryozha reported the number of survivors to Vasily just now, he included himself, that is to say, he took away all the people in the guard company, and only 21 people left. So he didn't hesitate, nodded and said, "Okay, then I'll take all the guards away."

  The way back was very safe. They did not encounter enemy stragglers or snipers. Sokov and others returned to the city smoothly. The third platoon leader who stayed in the city couldn't help being surprised when he saw Sokov and the others returning with their faces full of gunpowder. He asked Sergesha in amazement: "Comrade company commander, are there only so few people left in our company?"

   "Yes." Seryozha nodded, and said with a bitter face: "If the reinforcements arrive later, it is estimated that even our little people will be wiped out."

   "Third platoon leader," Sokov waited for Seryozha to finish speaking, and immediately asked the third platoon leader: "Are you sure the garrison company has withdrawn from the city?"

   "Yes, Comrade Commander." The third platoon leader nodded vigorously, and said in an affirmative tone: "I personally went to the company headquarters of the garrison company, and there was no one there."

  This matter is of great importance. Naturally, Sokov cannot conclude that the garrison company got cold feet just because of the one-sided remarks of the third platoon leader. He said to the third platoon leader, "Take me to see."

  The third platoon leader personally drove a jeep and took Sokov to the company headquarters of the garrison company. As expected, there was no one here, and the ground was a mess everywhere. Anyone with a discerning eye could tell that the original owner had left in a hurry.

After confirming that the garrison company had indeed given up on the city and left, Sokov sneered, and turned around to tell the radio operator who was following him: "Send a telegram to the Front Army Command, saying that the guard company I am leading is west of Luhansk. We exchanged fire with a German army of 400. Fortunately, the vanguard of the 122nd Guards Regiment reinforced in time, and we have wiped out this group of invading enemies.

  However, during the battle, the garrison company that was originally in charge of defending Lugansk not only did not send a single soldier to support us, but even did not even see the shadow of the Germans, so they gave up the city and fled. Please ask the commander of the front army to contact the commander of the friendly army, and severely punish this commander who abandons the position and escapes without authorization. "

  Taking advantage of the time when the radio operator sent the report, Seryosha asked curiously: "Misha, do you think the commander of the friendly army will deal with these guys who run away?"

"Yes, Seryozha, definitely will." Sokov said in a positive tone: "Don't forget that Order No. 227 specifically mentioned: Before receiving an order to evacuate, military officers and political workers The personnel will be considered 'cowards' and 'traitors' and will be dealt with by military law. The company commander who fled without authorization today will definitely not escape his punishment."

  As soon as Sokov finished speaking, he heard the roar of a car motor coming from outside. Seryozha listened intently for a moment, and said excitedly: "Misha, listen, the sound of car motors coming from the street outside, it should be that our large troops have arrived."

  Sokov turned and walked out of the room, standing on the side of the road, and sure enough, he saw a long convoy driving along the street towards his location in the distance.

The convoy stopped when it was close to where Sokov was. The door on the co-pilot side of the first car opened, and an officer jumped out of the driver's seat. He trotted to Sokov, straightened his body The report said: "Comrade Commander, Captain Vanya, Chief of Staff of the 122nd Guards Regiment, reports to you that our regiment has been ordered to take over the defense of Lugansk, please instruct!"

  Sokov stepped forward to shake hands with him, and asked curiously, "Captain Vanya, where is Lieutenant Colonel Papchenko?"

"Comrade Commander," Vanya saw that his old superior was safe and sound, with a smile on his face: "The regiment commander led the third battalion and the troops directly under the regiment, and I'm afraid they will arrive in an hour. I'm worried about your danger. Then lead the first battalion, the first battalion and the second battalion to rush here for reinforcements."

"Comrade Captain, you don't know how dangerous the battle was just now." Seryozha and Vanya are familiar with each other, so they spoke casually: "If Vasily's first battalion hadn't arrived in time, it would have gone around behind the enemy and fought hard. Beating them up and disrupting their attacking rhythm, it is estimated that you can only go to the position to contain our corpses at this moment."

"Captain Vanya," Sokov said to Vanya, thinking that Lugansk is an undefended city today, "there are more than a dozen military warehouses in the city, and you should lead people to protect them immediately. At the same time, find a way to arm the residents in the city to strengthen our strength."

   "But, Comrade Commander, we have just arrived here, and we are not familiar with the situation in the city." After listening to Sukov's order, Vanya said with some embarrassment, "Look, can you arrange a guide for us."

"No problem, the guides are ready." Sokov said, turned around and called the third platoon leader over, and then said to Vanya: "This is the third platoon leader of the guard company, and his troops have been stationed in the city. , who knows the situation in the city very well, let him be your guide."

"Comrade Commander," Vanya asked curiously when he heard that Sokov asked the third platoon leader to be his guide, "Aren't there defenders in the city? It stands to reason that they are more familiar with the city, why not invite them to come?" Be our guide?"

"Comrade Captain, don't mention it." When Vanya asked about the garrison company, Seryozha became furious, "When we were fighting the enemy in front, the garrison company responsible for the defense of the city, even the shadow of the enemy I didn’t even see it, so I ran away with my tail between my legs.”

   "What, there are still people who dare to be deserters. This is really shameful." Vanya said righteously: "I think that for such panicked people, they should all be sent to military courts."

"Comrade Captain, you don't have to worry about this." Seryozha interjected again: "The division commander has reported the matter to the front army headquarters, and the superiors will handle it properly. I believe that the commanders of the friendly army will not bypass this panic. Disappointed company commander."

"Okay, stop chatting." Sokov knew that Seryozha and Vanya had a good relationship, and worried that the two of them would forget the business while standing here chatting, so he urged: "Captain Vanya, hurry up and take Your subordinates, go and complete the task I entrusted to you."

   "Yes!" Vanya raised his hand in salute, and after replying loudly, he turned and ran back to the truck, grabbed the open door, and climbed into the driver's seat. It didn't take much time, and the stopped convoy continued to move forward.

  (end of this chapter)