"In violation of wartime regulations, he left his command post without authorization. He led the commando team to carry out operations without asking for instructions or approval from his superiors. He also deceived all the comrades in the division headquarters through covert means. He roped in the deputy division commander and deceived the political commissar."
"I am old and have a bad memory about some things. I have forgotten how to deal with them specifically. I wonder if Comrade Division Commander can tell me how the division headquarters should handle and report when all the above situations happen to one person at the same time.
?”
"..."
Looking at the entire leadership division, there is only one person who dares to speak to Malashenko in this tone: our political commissar.
Knowing that it was obviously impossible to pretend to be confused, Malashenko knew that he could not escape this situation no matter what and needed to face it directly.
When I first did this, I had already expected that today, I would be caught by Comrade Political Commissar. To be honest, it is not that surprising. With Comrade Political Commissar’s insight and ability to grasp details, if you don’t notice the lying
If the teacher and comrade on the bed is fake, then something really weird is happening.
But you can predict it. If you really want to let Malashenko handle this matter properly and deal with the political commissar in one step or another, Malashenko will not be able to do it no matter how capable he is.
I don’t have this ability. After thinking about it for a while, I didn’t come up with any good ideas, so I could only nod my head and admit defeat. Tell the truth.
"The problem is me, of course I know that. But the situation at that time was that I couldn't find a more suitable candidate, and I didn't trust whoever I sent. Either it's not good at this, or it's lacking in some aspect. I have to be good at dealing with people and speak good German."
I have to be able to withstand the pressure of command. Who should I turn to? No one can do it. In the end, I have to do it myself."
"Now that the bridge has been taken down, the Germans have all been laid to rest, and the tasks assigned to us by our superiors have been successfully completed. I think this is good. In extraordinary times, it is necessary to use extraordinary measures, and we cannot do everything rigidly.
Is not it?"
Malashenko did tell his true thoughts and truth, and did not lie to his political commissar comrades.
Leading a commando team to conduct a night raid to seize the bridge is not a pushy or pretentious act. Malashenko certainly knows that the risk factor of doing so is extremely high. Maybe the bridge is not taken down, but
Even the people and the bridge were destroyed by the Germans with explosives, and the bodies had to be dropped into the Vistula River to feed the fish, leaving no place for burial.
But some things have to be done by someone, and they must be done. In terms of the abilities required for this matter and the conditions at the time, Malashenko thought about it and found only one most suitable candidate: himself.
The mission must be completed. This is the bounden duty of a soldier. As for what happens after the mission is completed, let’s wait until later. It is wise to get the urgent things done at the moment first. Malashenko’s thought was that simple at the time, and he dared to think
Dare to do it, act immediately and never delay.
Seeing Malashenko's attitude of "A dead pig is not afraid of boiling water" and "I've done it, what should I do?", the political commissar who sighed lightly seemed to want to say something, then raised his head and looked at the people passing by.
The main force of the division on the bridge, and the sparkling Vistula River under the bridge.
After all, he swallowed back what he originally wanted to say and blurted out another more appropriate sentence.
"I won't say more if it makes no sense, but one thing you need to remember is that you should keep a clear mind about right and wrong at all times. Reflection and summary are always necessary. In this way, even if one day no one will follow you
You said this, so you won’t lose yourself, that’s all you have to say.”
"..."
Comrade Political Commissar left. Malashenko, who was originally prepared to continue being scolded, was a little confused. Looking at the back of Comrade Political Commissar leaving, he was speechless for a moment.
Iushkin, a Slav squatting beside him, first glanced at the back of Comrade Political Commissar, then turned his head and glanced at Malashenko beside him. When he didn't understand what was going on, he simply asked.
"What happened? I...Why can't I understand it well?"
"..."
Malashenko remained silent while staring, obviously thinking about something. At least Iushkin, who could see this, was inconvenient to interrupt and just stared longingly.
After a long while, when the cigarette in his hand was almost burning, Malashenko said something leisurely.
"Do you think it was right or wrong for me to lead the team to attack the bridge? I didn't tell my comrade the political commissar and I lied to him. Tell me the truth."
"..."
This time, it was Iushkin's turn to blink his eyes and look confused. He didn't know what to say.
After thinking for a while, Iushkin slowly spoke with some uncertainty.
"Maybe, probably... it's really wrong???"
"..."
"It's right if it's wrong. It's really wrong. It's wrong if there's nothing you can do about it."
Malashenko took a deep breath and stood up slowly. At this moment, he could better understand the profound meaning of Comrade Political Commissar's words just now. It was obviously a sincere statement about people and wrong things, and he said things too openly.
It can only add to the sadness, it is enough to understand the meaning.
"Go find Artyom and Seryosha, pack up and go to the other side of the bridge to bring our car over. I've had enough of this little German car."
The main force has crossed the bridge, but Malashenko's is7 prototype command vehicle, exclusive to the division commander, remains on the other side of the bridge.
All members of the division have received professional training and have learned how to drive IS7 cars, such as Malashenko's No. 177 car crew. Therefore, the division commander's car must still be left to the professional counterparts to drive, and you can drive it casually.
If you accidentally damage the car, you will be in big trouble. If there is a big problem with this only prototype car, it cannot be repaired.
After getting up and leaving the bridgehead, Malashenko walked around twice, briefly inspected the troops that had crossed the bridge, made some inquiries about the situation, and then planned to return to the division headquarters to see if there were any new orders or news from his superiors.
Pass it over.
Halfway along the road, still some distance from the division headquarters, Malashenko met Lavrinenko, who was coming by car from the other direction, also going to the division headquarters.
Lavrinenko, who saw Malashenko, saw that he was not far from the division headquarters and simply got out of the car. After sending the driver away and driving away, he immediately started chatting with Malashenko who was walking to the small building of the division headquarters.
Get down to business.
"As per your request, several surrounding neighborhoods are completely under our control, and all troops have been deployed and on alert. If there is any counterattack by the Germans, or if the Polish ghosts come looking for death, we will be the first to do so.
To react, you won’t be caught off guard, without even a bit of buffering depth.”
"But there is also a problem. After I led people to investigate, I found that the surrounding neighborhoods were not the outbreak point of the uprising. There have been no fightings in the past few days. The Germans have been maintaining martial law, but most of the residents there are still locked up.
Home.”
"The attitudes of these Poles towards us vary from good to bad. Reports came from the frontline troops in several blocks. The Poles who were asked to requisition their houses refused to cooperate, and even beat and scolded our soldiers and had physical conflicts. Several Poles
The man has been beaten to a semi-crippling state and almost killed someone. What do you think should be done about this matter next?"