Red Moscow

  Chapter 1242 Compromise

   Rescuing troops is like putting out a fire. If the troops departing from the right bank of the Pusol River according to Sokov's order wait until dark before setting off, they will have to wait another five or six hours. In such a long period of time, it is entirely possible that the German army, which is progressing smoothly, will continue to expand its results and cut off the 188th Division's connection with the Pushol River defense area.

  In order to avoid firefights between the reinforcements and the Germans on the way, they must be allowed to leave in advance. For this reason, Sameko called the two regiment leaders to the headquarters, and said with a solemn expression: "Comrades, the situation at the commander's place is very dangerous. He was going to let you set off after dark for safety's sake. However, judging from the current situation, the enemy may continue to expand the results of the battle before dark. If you wait until night to set off, you may encounter the enemy on the way..."

Knowing that the situation in Sokov was critical, Lieutenant Colonel Goryachkin, the head of the 546th regiment, couldn't hold back his breath: "Comrade Chief of Staff, don't talk about it, we will start now. When marching, we will pay attention to air defense .”

  Sameko knew in his heart that the reason why Sokov let the troops set out at night was to consider that they might be attacked by the Luftwaffe during the march. Since Lieutenant Colonel Goryachkin has stated that he will pay attention to air defense during the march, there is nothing to worry about. He stretched out his hand to the other party and said with a smile: "Comrade Lieutenant Colonel, I wish you a safe journey!"

After the two regimental commanders left the headquarters, Goryachkin said to the other commander: "The situation with the commander is not good, we must hurry there as soon as possible. Our regiment has already crossed the Pusho Erhe, and your regiment is still in the process of gathering, then I will lead the troops to set off first, and you should catch up as soon as possible."

After listening to Goryachkin's words, the other party didn't have any different opinions. After all, his troops are still shrinking and gathering, and they can't leave within two or three hours. You can't let the Goryachkin regiment stay and wait for you Do it yourself, then nodded and said: "Okay then, Lieutenant Colonel Goryachkin, you go first, and our regiment will follow as soon as possible."

   When Lieutenant Colonel Golyachkin returned to the regiment command post, he unexpectedly found that the first battalion commander, Captain Zuminte, was waiting for him. As soon as he saw Goryachkin appear, Zummint couldn't wait to ask: "Comrade head, the superior ordered us to assemble urgently. Did something happen?"

Goryachkin and Zumint are both Sokov's old subordinates, so naturally they will not hide anything: "You guessed it right, the situation at the Commander's place is critical now, and we must rush there for reinforcements as soon as possible. Comrade Commander For safety reasons, we were originally told to leave after dark, but the chief of staff, General Sameko, was worried that the enemy would take the opportunity to expand the results of the battle and cut off the commander's connection with us, so we had to leave immediately."

"Comrade Commander," the troops were going to reinforce the 188th Division, which was obviously within Zumint's expectation, but there was one important thing, and he felt it necessary to communicate with Goryachkin: "The accompanying medical staff Among the staff, there is Asiya!"

"What? Assia is also acting with us?" Goryachkin's reaction was exactly as Zumint expected. He stomped his feet anxiously: "The situation there is extremely dangerous, and even Comrade Commander will Your life is in danger, how can you let Asiya go with you? Comrade Captain, you go back immediately and find a way to let Asiya stay on the right bank of the Pushol River."

  Zu Mingte spread his hands and said helplessly: "I'm sorry, Comrade Leader, I have tried my best, but I still can't convince Asiya."

   "Where is she?" Seeing that Zuminte was helpless, Goryachkin could only bite the bullet and ask, "I'll go and persuade her myself."

"It's in a health center nearby." Zummint quickly replied: "Some of the friendly troops who were defeated by the Germans have retreated into our defense area, and there are many wounded among them. Asia is treating the wounded. What about surgery?"

"Take me to take a look." Goryachkin thought that the danger ahead was extremely dangerous. If he took Assia there without hesitation, nothing would happen. Therefore, he secretly made up his mind to keep Asiya.

When Goryachkin and Zumint rushed to a nearby health center, Asiya had just finished an operation and was washing her hands with the help of a hygienist. Seeing the two coming in a hurry, she asked in surprise, "Yes?" Aren't you leaving?"

   "Yes, Assia." Goryachkin and Assia had dealt with each other quite a few times, and they spoke casually to each other: "Our regiment is about to leave."

  Asiya took the towel handed to her by the hygienist, wiped her hands, and said in a panic: "Then wait for me, I'll go and say hello to the person in charge here, and I'll set off with you."

   "Assia, I think you should stay." Goryachkin said cautiously: "You can treat the wounded here."

"I want to set off with you." Asiya is also a person who has experienced many battles, so she naturally knows that there are more wounded in the 188th Division: "After a day of fighting, I think there will be more wounded in the 188th Division. Let me help them."

"Assia, in fact, I came here specifically to find you, just to talk to you." After hesitating for a moment, Goryachkin said bravely: "The situation ahead is too dangerous, if you insist on going, Life could be in danger at any time."

"Comrade Lieutenant Colonel, I understand what you mean." Assia saw Goryachkin's thoughts and said solemnly: "You are worried that if something happens to me, you will not be able to explain it to the commander. "

  Seeing that Asya guessed what was on his mind, Goryachkin couldn't help blushing, and for a while, he didn't know what to say. Since Goryachkin did not speak, Asya continued: "Since Sokov is not afraid of staying in the most dangerous place, as his wife, can I not go to the front because I am afraid of danger? If If I really stay, I am afraid that many people will gossip behind my back."

"Assia," just as Goryachkin was considering how to continue persuading him, he saw a female hygienist come out of the simple operating room and said to Assia: "The anesthesia for the wounded has taken effect, you can start Surgery."

  Goryachkin glanced at the female health worker, and suddenly broke out in a cold sweat. He grabbed Assia and asked tentatively, "Assia, is she going with you too?"

   "Yes." Assia nodded, and replied in an affirmative tone: "She is my assistant, she must go with me."

   "Assia, please come with me." Goryachkin said humbly, "I have something important to discuss with you."

   "Ala, I have something to say to Comrade Lieutenant Colonel." Assia saw that Goryachkin had something to say to herself, so she waved at the female health worker: "Go back to the operating room first."

After Goryachkin pulled Asiya aside, he asked with a wry smile: "Comrade Asiya, you may not understand how fierce the battle ahead is. If you bring God to the battlefield, what if something happens to her?" , How do you ask Comrade Commander to explain to General Rokossovsky?"

  In the immediate situation, Goryachkin felt that it was an unchangeable fact to prevent Assia from following him for reinforcements. But in any case, Rokossovsky's daughter Ala cannot be allowed to follow her to take risks. Therefore, he decided to settle for the next best thing. As long as God can be kept, it doesn't matter whether Asiya goes with him or not.

   "Assia, I have something to discuss with you." Goryachkin said to Assia: "If you let God stay, then I will no longer object to you setting off with us."

  Asiya remembered that Sokov had repeatedly warned himself that he must ensure the safety of God. The place I went to this time is too dangerous, and no one can guarantee that there will be no accidents, so it is absolutely necessary to keep God behind. After thinking about this, Assia nodded and said to Goryachkin, "Don't worry, Comrade Lieutenant Colonel, I will persuade her to stay."

  (end of this chapter)