"But we are in a state of rest now. We have not received orders to go to the front line. You know how serious the consequences of mobilizing troops without orders are."
Comrade Political Commissar is not joking. The consequences of mobilizing troops without orders are absolutely unprecedented.
It doesn’t matter if it’s China or a foreign country.
Throughout the ages, no matter which country in the past, mobilizing troops without orders was definitely a serious crime that could lead to beheading.
If you don’t understand why this crime is so serious, let’s put it another way and it will be easier to understand.
Think about the circumstances under which troops are mobilized without orders. Different people may think of different answers, but a qualified person in power must first think of only one answer: rebellion, or coup d'état, a coup against the emperor.
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There are many different names, but the nature is the same.
The situation Malashenko is facing now is indeed different. He is on the front line and fighting abroad. He is mobilizing troops without domestic orders. At least this will not be mistaken for rebellion, but it is still impossible to deny that this is a very serious crime.
By the way, Zhukov's order to Malashenko was to take a temporary rest, which means that if he mobilizes troops without authorization for an expedition without an updated order, Malashenko will have to be charged with "disobeying military orders."
The crime is aggravated.
The inevitable result is clearly laid out here, and the reminder from the political commissar is in place, and the next choice must be left to Malashenko himself.
"..."
Time passed by minute by minute. Malashenko, who had his hands clasped and his chin propped up, remained silent in thought.
It wasn't until Lavrinenko, who was losing his composure, was about to break the silence and say something, that Malashenko, who had been silent all this time, finally spoke slowly.
"I'll bear it when the sky falls. I have to fight this battle. Whether it's dismissal or going to a military court, I accept any outcome, but I can't just let these bastards get away with a thousand cuts."
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"Why did I paint that slogan on my command vehicle? I will never forget this unforgettable hatred. Vengeance on the battlefield is avenged on the battlefield. I don't expect my brother troops to understand me, nor do I expect them to take my place.
I'm going to do it or help, and handle my own affairs myself. The 502nd Battalion, these bastards, must be crushed into powder by the leader himself."
Malashenko is a man of firm will. Many people who are familiar with him know this. Especially after he makes up his mind to do something, his will is at its strongest. It is almost impossible for any external force to be used.
Changes caused by factors, at least so far, this has not happened.
"..."
The political commissar sitting next to him had a complex expression on his face. From that expression, he seemed to want to say something, but he seemed to be hesitating but he didn't know how to speak, or rather he didn't know how to speak to express his mood at the moment.
"Did you bring cigarettes? Give me one..."
After hearing this, Malashenko looked at Comrade Political Commissar in surprise. To this day, Comrade Comrade Political Commissar, who is now ill, has not touched a cigarette for a long time. The lesions caused by the transfer of cancer cells to the lungs have worsened, making the whitening more likely.
The gangsters began to smoke cigarettes from then on, and the political commissar comrades who had not stopped smoking until now had to put down their cigarette cases and lighters and join the ranks of quitting smoking.
All this is because of Karachev's words "This can make you gain longer." It's such a simple reason. Commissar Petrov, who is as determined as steel, can do whatever it takes to achieve the set goal, even if he is broken into pieces.
To complete it with all his strength, and to survive until the end of the war is what he must accomplish now.
He could spend everything he had for this, but what would a small quitting smoking mean?
Of course, this is also the reason why Malashenko is surprised now, although parallel to the surprise is the ability to understand why this is the case.
"..."
Without any unnecessary nonsense, without saying anything or admonishing, Malashenko just took out the cigarette case in his pocket, took out one and handed it to the political commissar.
Comrade Political Commissar's state was obviously not right when he was taking the cigarette. Malashenko didn't know if he saw it wrong or was hallucinating, but he always felt that Comrade Political Commissar's hands were shaking the moment he took the cigarette.
After putting the cigarette in his mouth and holding it in his mouth, the political commissar with only one arm freed his hand and reached into his pocket for a lighter. He subconsciously groped for a while but found nothing, and then he became startled.
"... Lend me your fire."
Comrade Political Commissar's impression of smoking was still before his illness worsened and the cancer cells metastasized to his lungs. At that time, Kirill had not yet died, and he would even occasionally come to the division headquarters to see his uncle for some cigarettes. After all, the division-level political commissar
The rations are much more than those of the company commander below, and the same is true for the leading division.
A puff of smoke hit my nose and throat, bringing up thousands of thoughts lingering in my mind.
Comrade Comrade Political Commissar, who was recalling bits and pieces of the past amid the smoke, fell into a rare state of dull expression and dull eyes, as if he were a magic doll with his soul stripped away.
Comrade Political Commissar is the brain of the entire leadership division and the indispensable nerve center of the leadership division. All comrades know this. You cannot see the desolation of Comrade Political Commissar who holds such an important position. Except now,
And when Kirill died, there were only these two times.
"I should have stopped you, Malashenko, it was my duty."
"..."
Malashenko did not answer the conversation, but listened silently as the political commissar continued to speak.
"I think I would have done this at other times, but today, I...I can't say this anyway."
"I have been a complete atheist since I was young. I have never believed in reincarnation or soul gods in this world. But only Kirill, I feel guilty and feel guilty again and again in the silent night.
fear."
"When I die, how should I face my brother, and how should I face Kirill's mother? Kirill is the only child in our family. My brother held my hand before he died.
Mother and son entrusted me to me, Kirill's mother entrusted her only son to me again, and even Kirill himself deeply trusted me and was willing to entrust his life to me."
"I betrayed the trust of three people and completely betrayed them."
"I have been contributing to the great cause and my beloved motherland all my life. I think this is the most meaningful thing I can do. But I failed to keep my home and those close to me by blood.
If I can make amends for that and do something about that trust, then that's it."
"At least justice must be given to Kirill and his comrades. In a military way, we will defeat them and regain the lost honor."
"Let it go, Malashenko, I will handle it here. I will do everything in my power to support your actions and let us face it together."