Sokov woke up from his sleep and was surprised to find that the camp bed opposite was empty and Belkin was nowhere to be seen. He thought Belkin had gone to the toilet, so he turned over and continued to sleep.
But after a long time, he didn't hear Belgin's footsteps coming back. Sokov turned over and sat up, looking at the empty bed opposite, thinking to himself: Strange, where did Belgin go? Why did it take so long?
Not coming back yet? No, I want to go out and take a look. Thinking of this, he got out of bed, put on his boots and military coat, and walked outside the command post.
As soon as he walked out of the headquarters, he was hit by the cold air and sneezed. "Who, where is he?" A vigilant voice suddenly came from not far away.
Sokov recognized that it was Belkin's voice and quickly replied: "It's me, Comrade Political Deputy Battalion Commander."
"It turns out to be the battalion commander." Belkin came out of the darkness and asked curiously: "Why did you get up so early?" As he said that, he raised his wrist and looked at his watch with the help of moonlight.
He continued, "It's four o'clock in the morning, and you can still sleep for three more hours."
"I can't sleep anymore." Sokov waved his hand to Belkin, and then asked curiously: "Comrade Deputy Battalion Commander, if you don't want to sleep, what are you doing outside?"
"I can't sleep." Belkin sighed, pointed to the north with his hand, and said: "Comrade Battalion Commander, look in the direction of Sushinich."
Looking in the direction of Belkin's finger, there was a red light in the direction of Sushinich, and at the same time, a faint rumbling sound could be heard. Seeing this situation, Sokov couldn't help but frowned: "Why?
, the enemy is shelling Susinich again, right?"
"Yes," Belkin said solemnly: "It started at two o'clock in the morning and lasted for almost two hours, with no sign of stopping."
Looking at the city that was being shelled by the German army, Sokov suddenly felt a sense of relief in his heart. He coughed lightly, and then said to Belkin: "Comrade Deputy Battalion Commander, think about it, if the unknown heights
While it is still under the control of the Germans, they will definitely set up artillery positions on the top of the hillside. By then, the troops and residents in the city will suffer greater losses."
"It seems that the decision made by the commander was completely correct." After hearing Sokov's words, Belkin said with emotion: "Although we paid some price when we attacked this unknown highland, we still paid a price.
Can avoid greater losses." He was silent for a moment, and then said cautiously to Sokov, "Comrade Battalion Commander, since the city is not very safe, you can see if you can find a way to get Asiya back as soon as possible. After all, we also need it here.
Hygienist."
"Let's talk about this later." Although Sokov was worried about Asiya's safety, he had more important things to do at the moment, so he said seriously: "Comrade Commander once said, the reason why we
Susinich was easily captured because the deception tactics used in the early stage were effective. Now that the enemy has realized that we have been deceived, they are unwilling to lose this city that is extremely important to both sides, and will definitely carry out crazy actions.
Counterattack. Although the situation in our direction is temporarily calm, sooner or later the enemy will attack again, and we need to be prepared for battle in advance."
Although Belkin had already heard these words of Sokov, hearing them again now made him feel that the responsibility on his shoulders was very heavy. He thought about it and said to Sokov: "Comrade Battalion Commander,
We should send reconnaissance personnel to the south to conduct reconnaissance and figure out the movements of the Germans, so that we can carry out targeted defense."
"It's a pity that Pavel is injured." Speaking of the reconnaissance personnel, Sokov thought of Pavel who was still lying unable to move, and said in a regretful tone: "Otherwise, he could have led the reconnaissance team."
"I estimate that Pavel will not be able to carry out such a reconnaissance mission for at least two months. I suggest sending other comrades to go."
Sokov looked at Belkin and asked: "Do you have a suitable candidate?"
"Yes, Comrade Battalion Commander." Belkin nodded and replied, "I think Comrade Christopher from the Second Company is very suitable for carrying out this reconnaissance mission."
Sokov thought that in the first battle he came to this time and space, Christopher had fought alongside him, and he knew his abilities very well. Therefore, Belgin proposed to let Christopher lead him.
The team went to conduct reconnaissance. He only thought about it for a moment and then decisively agreed.
"Here comes someone!" Seeing that Sokov agreed to his proposal, Belkin immediately shouted to the side.
Soon, a sentry appeared in front of the two men. Belkin said to him: "Comrade soldier, go to the second company immediately and call Christopher here!"
"Are you going now?" When the sentry heard this order, he was stunned for a moment, and then asked.
"That's right, now." Sokov continued: "Go and call him to the battalion command post immediately."
Hearing Sokov's urgent greeting, Christopher, who had just woken up from his sleep, did not dare to neglect, and quickly followed the sentry to the command post. As soon as he entered the door, he saw two battalion commanders sitting at the table talking, and he quickly came up
Taking two steps forward, he raised his hand to his forehead and said loudly: "Report to comrade battalion commander that Christopher, a soldier from the second company, has been ordered to come. Please give instructions!"
"Christopher," Belgin looked at Christopher and asked, "Why don't you wear a hat?"
Christopher raised his hand and touched his head, and replied with some embarrassment: "I heard the sentry say that the battalion commander was looking for me in an emergency, so I rushed over immediately. I was walking in such a hurry that I forgot to put on my hat."
"You should be careful next time. In such a cold weather, you will get a headache if you don't wear a hat." Belkin said, turning his head towards Sokov, "We have an important task to find you here now.
I have to explain it to you."
After Sokov waited for Belkin to finish speaking, he continued: "Christopher, I plan to ask you to take a reconnaissance team and a radio to the south to conduct reconnaissance, figure out the enemy's movements, and report to us in time.
report."
Even though Christopher is just a soldier now, his reaction is very sensitive. After hearing what Sokov said, he tentatively asked: "Comrade Battalion Commander, do you think the Germans will attack us again?"
Attack?"
"It's not that I think it is, but it's definitely." Sokov looked at him and said: "It's just a matter of time before the Germans launch an attack on us. Your task is to figure out when and how the Germans will attack us.
We will use our troops to launch an attack on our unknown high ground. Do you understand?"
"clear!"
Seeing that Christopher answered weakly, Sokov picked up the tea cup on the table, took a sip of hot tea, and said slowly: "In order to better conduct reconnaissance on the German army, I plan to set up a reconnaissance team in the battalion.
Platoon, the platoon leader is Pavel." At this point, he paused intentionally for a moment to observe the other party's expression. Seeing the disappointed expression on Christopher's face, he continued, "As long as you can complete it satisfactorily.
When you come back from this reconnaissance mission, I will promote you to the rank of sergeant and serve as the deputy platoon leader of the reconnaissance platoon."
Christopher, who was disappointed, didn't expect such a big piece of pie to fall from the sky in the blink of an eye. After a brief moment of surprise, he immediately replied in a loud voice: "Comrade Commander, please don't worry, I will definitely help you."
We will successfully complete this reconnaissance mission."