Agafon did not speak, but looked at Sokov in a daze. After a while, he waved his head suddenly and asked in surprise: "Comrade Colonel, do you say there are five tanks to be sent over later. Is this true?"
"Of course it's true." Sokov specifically explained to Agafon in order to prevent misunderstandings: "But the five tanks that are about to be delivered are not the new tank prototype you drive, but the old model T-34."
When Agafon was told that the tanks he was going to send were all the old model T-34, he couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. He drove a new tank today and killed six enemy tanks in one breath. He was still thinking that if he could have more such tanks, he wouldn't be scared even if he faced a tank battalion of the German army.
But then he thought, even the old T-34 was sure to win against the German tank No. 3 and No. 4. After thinking about this, his psychology became much more balanced. He nodded and said, "I understand, comrade Colonel, I will definitely lead this tank unit to achieve greater results."
After Agafon finished speaking, Sokov said loudly to the tank soldiers standing upright, "Comrades, from now on, you will be officially under the command of this Lieutenant Agafon. You must obey every order he gave. Do you understand?"
However, after Sokov asked this, only a few tank soldiers present replied sparsely: "I heard it!" The sound was not loud, as if they were not full.
Sokov knew that everyone was not familiar with this strange tank soldier, so he naturally did not have a high sense of identity with him. In order to change everyone's view of Lieutenant Agafeng, Sokov pointed his hand out the window and asked the tank soldiers: "Comrades, have you seen the burning tanks in the square?"
As soon as some soldiers entered the door, they saw the burning remains of German tanks in the square through the window without window frames; while others focused on Sokov and Agafon, and strictly did not pay attention to the remains of the tanks in the square. At this moment, when they heard Sokov's question, they hurriedly looked out the window.
After seeing the wreckage of the tanks clearly, everyone replied in a verbal manner: "I saw it!" "I saw it!"
"The wreckage of the tanks you see was destroyed by the tanks driven by Lieutenant Agafeng." Sokov said loudly: "A tank faced the siege of six enemy tanks, not only did it not panic, but instead destroyed all the enemy tanks in an orderly manner. What an amazing record!"
Speaking of this, Sokov raised his voice again and asked at the soldiers: "Comrades, please tell me now, are you willing to accept such a brave commander?"
"Yes!" As soon as Sokov finished asking, the tank soldiers answered in unison: "We are willing!"
"Lt. Agafon," Sokov reached out and held Agafon's hand, and said to him earnestly: "Now, I will formally hand over these tank soldiers to you. I hope you can lead them to a greater victory!"
"Please rest assured, Comrade Colonel." Seeing that Sokov was making an effort to win over the hearts of the people, Agafon said gratefully: "I will definitely command this tank unit well and eliminate more enemies in the battle."
After Agafeng finished speaking, he turned around to face the tank soldiers and issued a loud order: "Everyone has it! Stand at attention, turn back, and walk in step!" When the tank soldiers heard Agafeng's order, they immediately turned backwards in unison, and then lined up in two columns according to their orders, and walked out of the room in sequence.
"Comrade Commander, I really didn't expect that you would use a few words to make these tank soldiers from the Guard Battalion obey Lieutenant Agafeng." Ivanov looked at the backs of the tank soldiers and said with emotion: "I believe that under the command of Lieutenant Agafeng, they will definitely achieve good results."
"Yes, I believe that under the command of Lieutenant Agafeng, they can eliminate many enemy tanks and armored vehicles." Sokov looked outside when he spoke. Seeing that the enemy's shelling in the residential areas had become sparse, but it still did not stop completely, he said to Ivanov: "Comrade Deputy Division Commander, once the enemy's shelling stops, they will launch a ground attack. It will be too dangerous for you to stay here again. You should go back to Mamayev's hill as soon as possible."
"But, comrade, you are still here." Ivanov said with some embarrassment: "How can I leave? If the soldiers saw it, they would think I was running away at the last minute."
"Don't worry, comrade of the deputy division commander." Seeing that Ivanov was full of concerns, Sokov comforted him and said, "No one would say that you escaped at the last minute. You can return to Mamayev's hill with peace of mind and command the troops with Chief of Staff Cidolin."
"Okay! Then I will return to Mamayev's hill immediately." Seeing that Sokov had made up his mind and knew that no matter how much he persuaded him, it would be useless, I nodded and said, "Comrade Commander, you should pay more attention to your safety."
"Lt. Samoilov," Seeing that Ivanov was about to leave, Sokov quickly called Samoilov and ordered him, "Send two people to escort the deputy commander away from the sewer."
Before leaving, Ivanov held Sokov's hand and said, "Comrade Commander, if you need any assistance, please contact us immediately. We will send troops to support us in the shortest time."
"Don't worry, I will contact you when needed." Sokov grabbed the other party's hand and shook it hard twice, "I wish you peace all the way!"
After Ivanov left, before Peter's tank was delivered, Cuikov called the phone first. He had no opening remarks, but asked bluntly: "Col. Sokov, I want to know one thing, is it you or me, the commander of the 62nd Army?"
"Of course it's you, Comrade Commander." Sokov didn't know why Cuikov was so angry, so he quickly said cautiously: "I am just an ordinary commander under your command."
"Very good!" Cuikov said, biting his back teeth, "I'm glad you still remember this."
"Comrade Commander, I can ask." Sokov, confused, asked tentatively: "Who made you angry?"
"Who else can be there? Of course it's you!" Cui Kefu said gritting his teeth.
Chapter completed!