"I left in such a hurry, Comrade Marshal, that I didn't even have time to say goodbye to Commander Vatutin. He also knew that I had important things to do, so he didn't ask for anything more from me. He didn't even meet me until I set off.
Naturally, there is nothing I can say to you."
The orderly brought a cup of tea and a cup of water and placed them on the table. Zhukov immediately indicated with his eyes that he could leave. He did not speak again until the sound of the door being closed sounded again.
"He always likes to take risks to inspect everywhere on the front line, and sometimes even crosses the war zone and crosses the line of fire. I am always worried about his safety. I hope he can take care of himself. Now that we have reached the eve of victory, we must not do anything like this.
It’s time to fall.”
Malashenko was convinced that what Zhukov said should be sincere. It is difficult for human eyes to lie. The worry and concern in his eyes were indeed real, and it was consistent with what he knew from Vatutin about him and Zhukov.
In reality, the personal relationship is very close, and the personal relationship between a handsome man and a general is indeed extraordinary.
"Let's talk about the war. I want to hear what you think about the next battle. It's like opening a new book that will be different every time. I have gotten many eye-catching insights from you.
Yiliang’s opinion analysis, I hope it will be the same this time.”
Malashenko knew that if Zhukov could call him in, he must have a serious conversation with him. It was obvious that there was no need to have a private conversation just for chatting.
After thinking for a while, I organized my language a little, and at the same time, I considered in my mind what I currently know, and what I remembered in history. Looking at it, it may no longer be so accurate, but it still has a high level of reference and reference.
After analyzing the value situation together, Malashenko, who basically knew what to say, spoke.
"Firepower, powerful firepower, firepower that is so powerful that it is never too much. We must do our best to do this until we have almost no ability to do it better. This is preparation in advance, and then
Then let’s launch the final blow to the heart of the evil demon.”
Malashenko's answer was a very confident and affirmative answer, which made Zhukov feel a little confused.
"Are you sure? I have already made a lot of preparations before you arrived. The 1st Belarusian Front can now be said to be the front-level unit with the most firepower in the entire Red Army. In terms of firepower and technical equipment alone,
We are even superior to Konev's 1st Ukrainian Front, especially after your leader's division joined us, but even so you still feel it is not enough?"
Malashenko could have expected that Zhukov would answer this way, and of course he had prepared what he would say next.
"If conditions can be realized, Comrade Marshal, we should prepare some firepower beyond the conventional. This is not only the usual field artillery units but also the bombing aviation units, such as heavier super-large-caliber rocket launchers, and more firepower than ordinary aerial bombs.
Heavy aerial bombs, we'll need them."
"The more prepared and fully prepared, the easier it will be to deal with those crazy fascists when the time comes. They will use whatever strong bunkers and fortifications they can find to fight us to the end, although I don't want to say this, so
It may be too bloody, but I must admit that what awaits us ahead will be a road to hell, where mountains of corpses and seas of blood are a scorched earth. You can only move forward after you have completely destroyed everything in front of you. You must
Be prepared for this.”
"..."
Zhukov did not directly answer Malashenko's analysis. Instead, he put his hand on his chin and thought silently for a long time before speaking again.
"Some people in Moscow say that the hair-washer will flee Berlin in fear of death, and that his bandit gangsters will also see that the situation is over and the road to Berlin will gradually evolve into a victory march. The commanders and soldiers only need to be prepared to celebrate the victory with singing and dancing in Berlin
Just be prepared, these evil fascists will not fight to the last man, they are greedy for life and afraid of death, and will surrender in droves like more and more prisoners we have captured before."
"...."
Malashenko was speechless at first, and then wanted to laugh.
What? Isn’t it already a traditional skill of ours to underestimate the enemy?
This "Victory March"-style victory was a bit overwhelming. Do you really think that the large areas of Germans in the Soviet Union and Poland surrendered, and only the Germans in Germany and Berlin were pissed off?
Why did you move the bad jobs created in the 21st century to the present in advance? If some people in Moscow are out of work, you don’t have to force them to do it. You can just bite a lighter.
Malashenko, who just felt like laughing, was about to say something, but before he could speak, Zhukov, who had not yet finished speaking, beat him to it.
"However, I do not agree with this view. In front of Comrade Stalin at the meeting of the Supreme Command, I vehemently refuted the foolishness of such wishful thinking. The victory of the Red Army should be based on absolutely solid strength, not illusory
Based on the assumption that "the enemy will definitely be weak and incompetent," in the end it may be us who are really "weak and incompetent."
If you were to ask Malashenko what he wanted to say most after hearing Comrade Zhu's words at this moment, it would definitely be "I say Marshal's opinion is great."
Don’t get me wrong, Malashenko really feels that the Marshal has great opinions.
This kind of correct strategic guidance thinking is what a qualified commander should possess. This is the firm military determination that military leaders must have.
Those fools who sit in Moscow all day long relying on maps and newspapers and listening to the radio to analyze the war situation, haven't they ever thought that when you think the enemy is weak and incompetent, you may actually be one step closer to being weak and incompetent?
, or in other words, people who can come up with such stupid ideas are actually infinitely closer to disguised "weakness and incompetence".
Weakness of will and incompetence in decision-making.
Isn't this weakness and incompetence?
Fortunately, the Red Army in this timeline is a battle-hardened army forged with blood and steel after experiencing cruel wars. It is also led by a military leader who holds great power but is not arbitrary and tyrannical. Like
Zhukov's will as a general who truly understands the truth and has insight into the truth can be heard and adopted.
The leader of steel believes that steel will can bring about the most stable victory, rather than leaving the initiative of victory in the hands of the enemy. This is perhaps the most grateful thing, not one of them.
"I can find the answer from your expression. Of course, I also believe from the beginning to the end that we will be of the same mind, right?"
Although they have been apart for a long time, they still trust and understand each other enough. Malashenko could not express his gratitude for the kindness of knowing each other between Bole and Qianlima. He could only nod slowly and silently with an expression of approval.
"Well, now let's explore the specific tactical aspects. What kind of firepower and weapons do you want to have to clear the way for you when you lead the division to charge into the battle?"