Red Moscow

  Chapter 134 Unintentionally inserting willows into shadows

  After Sokov returned to the unnamed highland, he drafted a report, which was originally planned to be sent to the division headquarters. But when Chernyshov heard that they attacked the German transfer station at night and achieved great results, he immediately changed his mind and asked Sokov to send the report to the division headquarters himself. He wanted to understand the detailed battle process.

   On the way to Sukhinich, Sokov was still complaining in his heart that Chernyshov was making a fuss over a molehill. Last night was just a small-scale battle. It is enough to submit a report by yourself. Do you still need to go to the division headquarters in person?

   When Sokov walked into the division headquarters, he was surprised to find that Rokossovsky was also there. He hurriedly saluted Rokossovsky first: "Hello, Comrade Commander!"

"Hello, Captain Sokov." Rokossovsky stretched out his hand and said with a smile on his face, "I heard that you did a good job last night. You seized a large amount of German supplies and returned what you couldn't take away with fire." It was all burned up, and there was nothing left for the Germans."

   "Yes, Comrade Commander." When Sokov left the unnamed high ground, he could still vaguely see black smoke rising from the direction of the transfer station, so he didn't need to deny the actions he took last night. "I led two companies to attack a transfer station of the German army last night, and achieved some negligible results."

Hearing what Sokov said, Rokossovsky laughed heartily. He turned his head and said to Chernyshov next to him: "It seems that Captain Sokov is very humble. The result of such a big battle last night, He thought it was insignificant."

   Chernyshev waited for Rokossovsky to finish speaking, then smiled and said to Sokov: "Comrade Captain, we intercepted a German telegram this morning that the German division commander von Giles has been dismissed."

Sokov knew that the von Giles that Chernyshov was talking about was the commander of the German division that occupied Sukhinich. He asked in puzzlement: "Comrade commander, comrade commander, you screwed me up." Confused. What does the dismissal of von Giles have to do with me?"

"It doesn't matter." Seeing Sukov's blank expression, Chernyshov explained to him: "The Germans have brought in a batch of winter clothes, which can equip two divisions. They are stored in the one you attacked." The transfer station was originally intended to be distributed to the various units today, but you burned it down last night. After Hitler learned of the news, he immediately ordered von Giles to be removed from his position as division commander."

  After listening to Chernyshov's explanation, Sokov secretly sighed in his heart: This is really unintentional, I just want to get some weapons and ammunition to arm the newly added soldiers. The winter clothes stored in the transfer station were not capable of being transported away by myself. In order not to leave them to the Germans, they had to be burned. Unexpectedly, by accident, Hitler dismissed a German division commander.

   After Rokossovsky greeted Sokov to sit down, he poured him a cup of hot tea and asked with a smile, "Misha, did you have a good harvest last night?"

   Hearing Rokossovsky calling him by his nickname and asking about the results of last night's battle, Sokov couldn't help but arouse his vigilance. He hurriedly said with a mournful face: "Comrade Commander, the weapons and equipment we seized during last night's operation can equip at least one infantry regiment. But we cannot hand over these weapons and ammunition."

  Sokov's words aroused Rokossovsky's interest, and he asked with great interest, "Why can't it be handed over?"

"Comrade Commander, you should remember that our battalion is all equipped with German weapons. The ammunition we need cannot be replenished from our army's logistics department, and we can only rely on our usual seizures." Sokov wanted to dispel Rokoso Fusky was looking for the idea of ​​what he needed to equip, and he specially emphasized: "The captured ammunition seems to be a lot, but if we want to continue to stick to the unnamed high ground, these ammunition can only last for half a month at most..."

After hearing this, Rokossovsky laughed. He pointed at Sokov, but looked at Chernyshov and said: "You see, Comrade Commander. Captain Sokov is better than our logistics team." The minister is still planning carefully, otherwise, you can give him up and give him to me, and I will arrange for him to work in the logistics department."

"Please forgive me, Comrade Commander." Hearing Rokossovsky say this, Chernyshov immediately said politely and with an attitude, "Based on what I know about Captain Sokov, at the front and * **For him, it is most suitable for the invaders to fight each other with guns."

"All right, all right." Rokossovsky waved his hand at Chernyshov, and said, "I'm just kidding you, and you take it seriously." After speaking, he turned his gaze to So Cove, "Misha, I gave you an order before, do you remember?"

"I remember, Comrade Commander." Sokov agreed loudly, and then repeated the order clearly: "You said: You are not allowed to take a step back until you have received your order; Take any step forward."

"That's right, that's the order." Rokossovsky nodded, and said to Sokov: "From now on, except for the order not to abandon the position and take a step back, it will continue to be valid. Whether to move the defensive position to To move forward, it is up to you to make a decision based on the specific situation."

Before Sokov could speak, Rokossovsky continued: "Also, your battalion has more and more people, but the rank of the commander is not high. I officially announce to you that from now on , you were promoted to the rank of major, and the company commanders were promoted to captain. As for the ranks of the rest of the platoon leaders, you report to Commander Chernyshov, and he will help you make adjustments."

  Sokov didn't expect that his military rank would be promoted inadvertently, and the company commanders under him would also be promoted to the rank of captain. Faced with such good news, for a while, he didn't know what to say. After a while, he regained consciousness and hurriedly raised his hand to his forehead, and said loudly: "Thank you, Comrade Commander! I assure you that I and all the commanders and fighters of the Istria Battalion will not disappoint your trust. .”

Rokossovsky picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip of tea, and said slowly: "Major Sokov, now you can report to me and Commander Chernyshov about the details of your battle last night. passed."

   "Yes!" Sokov agreed loudly, and began to report to Rokossovsky and Chernyshov. He told the two of them in detail how he seized the transfer station, how he finally transported away the materials, and burned the remaining materials. Because he had personally experienced the battle and had a bit of eloquence, he told the whole battle so vividly that Rokossovsky and the others listened with gusto.

  (end of this chapter)