Fortunately, Zhukov, who was originally presiding over a small impromptu meeting, did not have much trouble with Lavrinenko, who was so nervous that he could not speak and appeared extremely reserved.
It could be seen that Zhukov was in a good mood, but his attention was mainly focused on Malashenko.
After handing over the chairing of the meeting, Zhukov, who dropped what he was doing, walked out of the meeting room and motioned Malashenko and Lavrinenko to another smaller room in the courtyard to talk.
"Your regiment's performance in Stalingrad was very heroic, showing the spirit that our Red Army and Guards should have, Malashenko. I come here with awards and praise from the Supreme Leader, Comrade Stalin, Comrade Stalin
You especially told me not to forget your medal, guess what it is?"
Zhukov is not a joking person, which is one of Malashenko's impressions of Comrade Zhu.
In Malashenko's memory, this must be the first time that Zhukov spoke to him in such a joking tone.
Malashenko couldn't guess what kind of medal he should get for all the bad battles he fought. Maybe it was a medal of Lenin? Although he already had one, getting one more was not a big deal.
After all, there are many people who have been awarded the Order of Lenin in double digits. Is it too much to reward me with another Order of Lenin after I have been wallowing in a pile of dead people desperately?
It’s really not too much to say one thing and one thing.
Malashenko thought it was a foregone conclusion that he would be awarded the Order of Lenin, but he never thought that Comrade Zhu’s next words would directly hit Malashenko with a stick.
"In the past, newspapers and people's word of mouth reported that Malashenko was a tank hero of the Soviet Union, but this time it is different."
"Are you ready to be a true hero of the Soviet Union? Comrade Malashenko."
"...."
Malashenko's consciousness is very clear, his logic is clear, and his organization is clear. He is completely able to control his consciousness independently and can understand what Comrade Zhu is saying.
"What is a real hero of the Soviet Union? I have been called a tank hero for so long. Do you want to change the term? This... no, it shouldn't be. What does it mean?"
For a moment, Malashenko, who was rapidly thinking about all the possibilities in his mind, was indeed very close to the truth, only one step away and within reach.
But as if unconsciously, Malashenko just passed by the truth and avoided it. After all, that bold idea would be unbelievable just by thinking about it with your head. It was almost
Malashenko never thought of touching, and it is almost impossible to touch the Zenith-like honor.
But the truth is that people often like to joke with people. The great honor that exuded infinite bright golden light, which Malashenko unconsciously avoided, bumped into Malashenko's face again after a long circle.
"The 1st Guards Heavy Tank Breakthrough Regiment performed heroically during the Battle of Stalingrad and made huge sacrifices, playing a vital role in stabilizing the overall battle situation and controlling the situation."
"Comrade Dimitri Drukovich Malashenko, a member of the Communist Party and commander of the regiment, fully fulfilled his responsibilities in commanding the battle and led the troops to repel the powerful enemy in order to complete the task to the greatest extent possible.
He has fulfilled every combat mission assigned by his superiors, set a good example and taken the lead, and performed a huge heroic feat in his personal capacity, which is worthy of praise, affirmation, encouragement and learning."
After reading the order in his hand, which was written and handed over by his loving father Comrade Stalin, Zhukov put the paper back on the table, picked up the small box on the table, took a step forward, and came directly to Malashenko.
At this time, if Malashenko still can't guess the meaning of the passage Zhukov read just now, then he should stop being the leader of the regiment and go home early to go to bed and have sex with Natalya.
I never thought that the highest honor under the red flag would fall on my head so quickly. Just ten minutes ago, I was praying in my heart that it would be better not to award myself any high-level medal. Malashen found it troublesome.
Ke, the current facial expression and breathing rhythm have completely changed into another state.
With his eyes wider than a cow's egg, Malashenko was breathing heavily through his nose, and looked like his brain was short-circuited. He didn't even know what was going on in his mind at the moment.
When Zhukov, who had been busy with his hands for a while, took a step back, the weight of the clothes on his chest had been pulled downwards by the metal weight. Malashenko finally felt it. For the first time in history, he felt it personally. The legendary Soviet hero
Weight turns out to be this unforgettable experience.
Still feeling a little unbelievable about what was happening in front of him, he reached out and gently touched his own Gold Star Medal for the Hero of the Soviet Union on his chest.
Once upon a time in the distant future, he borrowed and played with the Gold Star Hero of the Soviet Union posthumously awarded to Lavrinenko from his best friend Rosov. At that time, the envious Malashenko even thought about it,
It would be great if I could have a genuine medal like this.
The opportunity to realize your dreams is always available most of the time, and in most cases it is accompanied by a lot of hard work for ordinary people.
Malashenko, who was busy fighting to save his own life, forgot about this small dream that was once short-lived.
And when this once-little dream finally turned into an extremely glorious reality, Malashenko, who was filled with huge shock in his heart, truly understood the true meaning of what Zhukov just said.
How much weight does a bright gold star medal carry?
"This is the honor you deserve. Comrade Malashenko Stalin personally signed and approved the order to award you with the Hero of the Soviet Union. The heroic efforts of you and the 1st Guards Heavy Tank Breakthrough Regiment have been recognized by the Supreme Leader of the Soviet Union.
Of course."
Zhukov's words had fallen, but Malashenko, who had just connected the short-circuit nerve in his head, was still feeling a huge shock in his heart.
Every scene and every detail of the 1st Guards Heavy Tank Breakthrough Regiment from the battle in Kharkov to Stalingrad was quickly shown in front of Malashenko's eyes like a slideshow, passing by.
While I lost something, I also gained something new in exchange. Everything I lost was turned into a golden medal and placed on my chest.
An emperor once said that human growth is to overcome the immature self in the past.
Some subtle changes that will have a very far-reaching impact in the future may have taken root and sprouted in Malashenko's mind at this moment.