Chapter 2068: late honor

  Chapter 2068 Late honor

   "Comrade Marshal, I would like to ask." Sidolin interrupted and asked, "What is the composition of the Krajov Army?"

"After the German army occupied Poland, the government-in-exile in London quickly established a huge resistance network based on the pre-war Polish military system and intelligence network in response to the status quo. The resistance network not only had guerrillas, but the government Both the organs and the Legislative Assembly are already in place, so that in Poland there is a peculiar situation of 'the day belongs to the Communist Party, and the night belongs to Poland'." Zhukov introduced to Sidolin: "By 1942, according to the order of the Polish government-in-exile, Consolidated forces from all over Poland were consolidated into the Internal Army, also known as the Krajovian Army.

   As an armed force behind enemy lines commanded by the government-in-exile, the Krajov Army is very powerful. It not only possesses light weapons, but also some heavy weapons. In addition to digging out weapons and equipment buried before the war, the channels for obtaining weapons also include purchasing from the black market, making them by themselves, and accepting airdrops from the Allied forces.

In 1944, the total strength of the Krajov Army in Poland had exceeded 400,000. In addition, the German army had been repeatedly defeated on our land and had to deploy more troops to supplement it. Therefore, the control over Poland declined. . It was against this background that the Poles started their own Restoration Movement, and this plan itself has great political significance. "

   "Misha, I have another mission this time." After chatting with Sidolin for a while, Zhukov asked Sokov, "Is there a colonel named Malyshev in your army?"

   "Yes, Comrade Marshal." Sokov nodded and replied, "There is indeed such a colonel. Not long ago, I just appointed him as the director of the Armored Corps of the Army Group. Do you have anything to do with him?"

   "It is like this," Zhukov explained: "Three years ago, when the vanguard of the German army rushed into Smolensk, he ordered people to blow up the bridge over the Dnieper River."

"That's right, there is such a thing." Sokov heard that Zhukov specifically mentioned this matter, thinking that the Supreme Command was planning to settle accounts with Malyshev, and quickly explained to Zhukov: "If he hadn't ordered someone to blow up the Bridge, to prevent more German troops from crossing the river, I am afraid that Smolensk has already fallen."

   Zhukov couldn't help laughing after hearing Sokov's words: "Misha, you are so eager to defend Colonel Malyshev, are you worried that I will send him to a military court?"

  Seeing that Zhukov had guessed his thoughts, Sokov scratched the back of his head a little embarrassedly, and asked cautiously, "Isn't it?"

"Of course not." Zhukov said: "After a long investigation by the Supreme Command, it was found that among those involved in the bombing of the Dnieper Bridge, Colonel Malyshev made great contributions. But regrettably, The commander who has made such great achievements has not received the reward he deserves. I am here today to make up for the mistakes of the Supreme Command."

   Hearing what Zhukov said, Sokov finally put the stone hanging in his heart back into his stomach. He looked at Zhukov and asked, "Comrade Marshal, I wonder if the Supreme Command plans to reward him now?"

  Zhukov did not speak, but raised his hands above his head and clapped them hard twice.

Hearing the sound of Zhukov clapping his hands, a colonel walked in from the door. He came in front of Zhukov, handed a small suitcase to Zhukov, turned around and raised his hand to salute, then turned and left. The whole set of actions was like Flowing clouds and flowing water are generally smooth.

  Zhukov put the suitcase on the table, and then lifted the lid. Sokov could see clearly at a glance that there was a set of brand new military uniforms inside. On the epaulettes of the military uniforms were generals representing generals.

   "Comrade Marshal," Sokov asked pleasantly upon seeing this, "Is the Supreme Command planning to promote Colonel Malyshev to general?"

  Zhukov nodded, and then said: "In addition to promoting him to general, he will also be awarded a Gold Star Medal and the honorary title of 'Hero of the Soviet Union'."

   Such a reward is fully worthy of the feats established by Malyshev. Sokov waited for Zhukov to finish, then turned around and told Sidolin: "Chief of Staff, immediately call Colonel Malyshev and ask him to come here. But in order to surprise him, don't tell him what happened whats the matter."

   "Okay, Comrade Commander." Sidolin said with a smile, "I'll call him right away and ask him to come over immediately."

   Ten minutes later, Malyshev hurried to the headquarters.

  After entering the door, he was about to salute Sokov, but unexpectedly found that Marshal Zhukov was there, and hesitated for a while, not knowing who to salute first.

   Fortunately, Zhukov saw his embarrassment, and said reasonably: "Report to your commander."

  Relieved, Malyshev quickly raised his hand to salute Sokov, and reported in accordance with the regulations: "Comrade Commander, Colonel Malyshev, the director of the Armored Forces of the Army Group, reports to you. I am here on your order, please instruct!"

   "Please take a break!" Sokov returned the gift to the other party, pointed to the small suitcase with the lid closed again, and said, "This box is a gift from Marshal Zhukov. See if you like it."

   Malyshev didn't know why Zhukov gave him a gift, but he still walked to the table and lifted the lid of the small suitcase. After seeing clearly what was inside, he couldn't help but froze. After a while, he turned to Zhukov and said, "Comrade Marshal, you may be mistaken. I'm just a colonel, and here is a general's uniform."

"There is no mistake, Comrade Malyshev." Zhukov said to Malyshev with a smile: "The Supreme Command has completed the investigation into the matter that you ordered the bombing of the Dnieper River Bridge. After detailed investigation, it was found that It is precisely because you ordered people to blow up the bridge in time that the Germans did not capture Smolensk in a short period of time, thus buying precious time for our army to adjust its deployment and build up its forces. In recognition of your achievements, The Supreme Command decided to grant you the rank of major general." Then, he stretched out his hand to the other party, "Major General Malyshev, I congratulate you!"

   Hearing what Marshal Zhukov said, Malyshev's eyes turned red. He held Zhukov's hand tightly and said gratefully, "Thank you, Comrade Marshal! Thank you!"

   "General Malyshev, I think I should apologize to you on behalf of the Supreme Command." Zhukov said: "The honor should have belonged to you long ago, but it was three years late."

He took out the brocade box containing the medal and the certificate of award from the box, and handed it to Malyshev: "General Malyshev, this is the Gold Star Medal awarded to you by the Supreme Command, as well as the honorary title of Hero of the Soviet Union." .congratulations!"

  Before Malyshev came here, he must have never imagined in his dreams that the Supreme Command actually remembered things that he had almost forgotten. Not only did he get promoted to the military rank, but he was even awarded the highest honor.

Just as he was immersed in joy, he suddenly heard Zhukov ask him: "General Malyshev, I wonder what your next plan is? Do you want to stay in the 48th Army or go back to work in the rear? We can follow your personal wishes , to arrange your future work."

"Comrade Marshal, thank you for your kindness." Malyshev glanced at Sokov who was not far away, and then said to Zhukov: "I think it will be good to be in the 48th Army, and I don't plan to go anywhere else .”

   "Okay." Seeing that Malyshev was unwilling to leave the 48th Army, Zhukov didn't force it: "Since you want to stay here, stay here."

   "Thank you, Comrade Marshal!" Malyshev expressed his thanks to Zhukov, and then made another request: "Comrade Marshal, I have a request. I wonder if you can agree?"

   "Come on, what request?" Zhukov said: "As long as it is a reasonable request and within my ability, I can absolutely agree to you."

"It's like this, Comrade Marshal." Malyshev said: "A lot of soldiers were sacrificed to blow up the Dnieper River Bridge. I want to take advantage of the short time when the troops temporarily stop fighting and take a rest to take a trip to Sri Lanka. Morensk, erect a monument on the bank of the Dnieper River for those soldiers who died, do you agree?"

"I agree, of course I agree." Zhukov even suggested to Malyshev: "Use the best marble to erect a monument for these sacrificed soldiers." He took out a pen and paper, and quickly wrote on the paper, while The writing also said, "Now Smolensk has resumed normal work. You can use this note from me to find the local garrison and ask them to help you build a monument by the river."

  Sidorin touched Sokov with his arm, and whispered in an envious tone: "Comrade Commander, did you hear that? Comrade Marshal personally wrote him a note asking him to seek help from the local garrison."

  Based on Sokov’s understanding of later Russia, the so-called monument is usually a piece of marble taller than a person. The background color is usually black, and the shape is different. Some brief introductions are written on it in red or white letters. It is a simple monument. And the monument Malyshev wanted to erect when he returned to Smolensk was probably a black marble tree by the river.

   After receiving the note written by Zhukov, Malyshev expressed his gratitude again, and then said to Sokov: "Comrade Commander, I would like to ask you for a few days off!"

   "Yes." Sokov readily agreed to the other party's request, and then asked, "I don't know how many days you want to ask for leave?"

  Malyshev thought for a while, and then replied: "It will take at least a week, because it is more than a thousand kilometers away from Smolensk. Even if you take the train, it will take a day and a night."

"There is no need for such trouble." Zhukov said: "I just want to go back to Moscow, so you can go with me. When the plane passes through Smolensk, I will ask the pilot to land at the local airport and let you get off the plane, which will save money. Less time."

   Hearing that Zhukov was willing to let him take a plane with the wind, Malyshev changed his mind: "Comrade Commander, then I will take four days off, and I believe I will be back in time."

   "Four days to rush back, the time is a bit too tight." Sokov said: "Well, I'll give you a week. If you can come back earlier, come back as soon as possible, try not to exceed the time."

   "Comrade Marshal, I also heard a gossip." Malyshev said to Zhukov: "It's about Commander Lukin."

   "About Lukin?" Zhukov knew that it was because of Lukin's protection that Malyshev was not sent to the military court, otherwise he would not be here today to award him an honor. At this moment, when the other party said that there was news about Lu Jin, he quickly asked, "Do you know where his graveyard is?"

"No, Comrade Marshal, it has nothing to do with the cemetery." Malyshev hurriedly explained to Zhukov: "I heard from others that his headquarters was hit by German artillery shells during the battle at Vyazma. His legs were blown off, he was captured unconscious by the Germans, and sent to a prisoner-of-war camp in Poland."

Hearing this, Sokov couldn't help muttering to himself. He remembered that after Lukin was captured, he had been detained in a concentration camp located in the German army, because the German Marshal von Bock admired him very much and hoped that the prisoner-of-war camp could provide him with a prisoner of war. Due treatment. It was precisely because of Feng Bock's greeting that Lu Jin was able to survive until after the war. When he returned home from a POW camp, he was greeted by heroes.

  Zhukov obviously also had a crush on Lukin. Hearing what Malyshev said, he couldn't help asking curiously: "General Malyshev, do you know which prisoner-of-war camp Comrade Lukin is in?"

"I don't know." Malyshev shook his head and said with a wry smile: "The soldier was injured at the time. After telling me the news, he was sent to the rear, and then there was no news about him. So far, we don't know if he is still alive."

"That's really a pity." Zhukov showed a disappointed expression on his face, but he still comforted Malyshev and said, "But don't worry, I will explain to the commander below. After liberating the prisoner-of-war camp established by the German army in Poland , we must carefully check whether Comrade Lukin is included."

"Comrade Marshal, I want to ask." Although he got Zhukov's promise, Malyshev still asked a little nervously: "If Commander Lukin is still alive and is successfully rescued by our army, will he be punished? Punishment? As far as I know, those commanders and fighters rescued from prisoner-of-war camps have to go through strict review and screening, and many of them will even be sent to punishment camps."

"General Malyshev, you can rest assured about this." Zhukov assured Malyshev: "As Comrade Lukin, even if he is really captured by the German army, when we rescue him, he will not lose his mind." will be punished in any way."

  After Malyshev left with Zhukov, Sidolin said: "When the war is won, we feel that we must erect a monument in Poland to commemorate the commanders and fighters who died for the liberation of Poland."

   Hearing what Sidolin said, Sokov couldn't help showing a bitter expression on his face. He erected a monument in Poland to commemorate the commanders and soldiers who died for the liberation of Poland. If the relationship between the two countries is friendly, these monuments are still a symbol of the friendship between the two countries. But if the two countries turn against each other, these monuments will become extremely obtrusive, and they will even be smashed down by the Polish side.

   "Comrade Chief of Staff," Sokov said, "I think it would be more appropriate to build monuments to our sacrificed commanders and fighters in cities where we fought desperately with the enemy after the war is over."

  Sidorin stared at Sokov for a long time, and finally nodded slowly, agreeing with the other party's statement: "Comrade Commander, your thinking should be correct."

  (end of this chapter)