Reinforcement is like putting out a fire. If, according to Sokov's order, the troops starting from the right bank of the Pushor River wait until dark before setting off, they will still have to wait five or six hours. In such a long period of time, it is entirely possible for the German army to make smooth progress.
Continue to expand the results of the battle and cut off the connection between the 188th Division and the Pushor River defense area.
In order to prevent the reinforcements from engaging in firefights with the Germans on the way, they must be allowed to leave early. For this reason, Sameko called the two regiment commanders to the headquarters and said with a solemn expression: "Comrade commanders, what is the situation now with the commander?
It's very dangerous. Originally, for safety reasons, he planned to let you set off after dark. However, judging from the current situation, the enemy may continue to expand the results before dark. If you wait until night before setting off, you may encounter enemies on the way.
Enemy encounter..."
Knowing that the situation in Sokov was critical, Lieutenant Colonel Goryachkin, the commander of the 546th Regiment, lost his composure: "Comrade Chief of Staff, please stop talking, we are leaving now. During the march, we will pay attention to air defense."
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Samyko knew in his heart that the reason why Sokov asked the troops to set off at night was to consider that during the march, they might be attacked by the German Air Force. Since Lieutenant Colonel Goryachkin had stated his position, he said that he would pay attention to the troops during the march.
air defense, then there is nothing to worry about. He stretched out his hand to the other party, smiled and said: "Comrade Lieutenant Colonel, I wish you a safe journey!"
After the two regiment commanders came out of the headquarters, Goryachkin said to the other regiment commander: "The situation at the commander's place is not good now. We have to rush there as soon as possible. Our regiment has all crossed Pshaw.
Erhe, and your regiment is still in the process of gathering, then I will lead the troops to set off first, and you can catch up as soon as possible."
After listening to Golyachkin's words, the other party didn't have any different opinions. After all, his troops are still shrinking and gathering. They can't set off within two or three hours. You can't let Golyachkin's regiment stay and wait for you.
He nodded and said: "Okay, Lieutenant Colonel Goryachkin, you go first, and our regiment will follow as soon as possible."
When Lieutenant Colonel Goryachkin returned to the regiment command post, he unexpectedly found that the commander of the first battalion, Captain Zumingt, was waiting for him. As soon as he saw Golyachkin appearing, Zumingt couldn't wait to ask: "Comrade Commander of the regiment"
, the superior ordered us to assemble urgently, did something happen?"
Goryachkin and Zumint are both Sokov's old subordinates, so they naturally have nothing to hide: "You are right, the situation at the commander's place is critical now, and we must rush over as soon as possible for reinforcements. Comrade Commander
For safety reasons, we were originally supposed to set off after dark, but the chief of staff, General Sameko, was worried that the enemy would take the opportunity to expand the results and cut off the commander's connection with us, so we had to set off immediately."
"Comrade Commander," the troops were going to reinforce the 188th Division. Obviously, Zu Mingt expected it, but there was an important matter. He felt it was necessary to communicate with Golyachkin: "The accompanying medical staff are
Among the staff, there is Asiya!"
"What? Asya is also acting with us?" Goryachkin's reaction was as expected by Zumint. He stamped his feet anxiously: "The situation there is extremely dangerous. Even Comrade Commander may be afraid of it."
How can you let Asiya go with you if your life is in danger? Comrade Captain, go back immediately and find a way to keep Asiya on the right bank of the Pushor River."
Zu Mingte spread his hands and said helplessly: "I'm sorry, comrade leader, I have tried my best, but I still can't convince Asiya."
"Where is she?" Goryachkin saw that Zu Mingte was helpless, so he could only ask bravely: "I will go and persuade her myself."
"It's in a health center nearby." Zu Mingte quickly replied: "Some of the friendly forces that were defeated by the Germans have retreated into our defense area, and there are many wounded among them. Asiya is treating the wounded.
What about surgery?"
"Take me to have a look." Goryachkin thought that the danger ahead was very dangerous. If he took Asya there regardless of the situation, it would be fine. If there was something wrong, the commander would probably shoot him directly.
Therefore, he secretly made up his mind to keep Asiya.
When Goryachkin and Zumint rushed to a nearby health clinic, Asiya had just finished an operation and was washing her hands with the help of a hygienist. Seeing the two people coming in a hurry, she asked in surprise: "Yes?"
Aren’t you about to set off?”
"Yes, Asya." Goryachkin has interacted with Asya a lot, and they talk to each other more casually: "Our group is leaving soon."
Asiya took the towel handed to her by the hygienist, wiped her hands, and said in a panic: "Wait for me then, I'll go say hello to the person in charge here, and then we'll set off with you."
"Asia, I think you should stay." Goryachkin said cautiously: "You can treat the wounded here."
"I want to set off with you." Asiya is also a person who has experienced hundreds of battles. Naturally, she knows that there are more wounded people in the 188th Division now: "After a day of fighting, I think there will be more wounded people in the 188th Division. Wait.
Let me help them."
"Asia, actually I came here to see you specifically just to talk to you." After Goryachkin hesitated for a moment, he said bravely: "The situation ahead is too dangerous. If you insist on going,
Life may be in danger at any time.”
"Comrade Lieutenant Colonel, I understand what you mean." Asia saw Goryachkin's thoughts and said solemnly: "You are worried that if something unexpected happens to me, you will not be able to explain it to the commander.
"
Seeing that Asya had guessed what he was thinking, Goryachkin couldn't help but blush. For a moment, he didn't know what to say. Since Goryachkin didn't speak, Asya continued: "Since Sosa
Kokov is not afraid even when he stays in the most dangerous place. As his wife, can I not go to the front line because I am afraid of danger? If I really stay, I am afraid there will be many people gossiping behind his back."
"Asia," just when Goryachkin was thinking about how to continue persuading, he saw a female health worker coming out of the simple operating room and said to Asya: "The anesthesia for the wounded has taken effect, you can start
It’s surgery.”
Goryachkin glanced at the female health worker and was suddenly frightened into a cold sweat. He pulled Asiya and asked tentatively: "Asiya, does she want to go with you too?"
"Yes." Asiya nodded and replied in a positive tone: "She is my assistant and she must go with me."
"Asia, please come to the side with me." Goryachkin said in a low voice: "I have something important to discuss with you."
"Ara, Comrade Lieutenant Colonel and I have something to say." Asiya saw that Goryachkin had something to say to her, so she waved to the female health worker: "You go back to the operating room first."
After Goryachkin pulled Asiya aside, he asked with a wry smile: "Comrade Asiya, you may not understand how fierce the battle ahead is. If you bring Ala to the battlefield, what if something happens to her?"
, how do you ask Comrade Commander to explain to General Rokossovsky?"
In the current situation, Goryachkin felt that it was an unchangeable fact to prevent Asiya from following him to reinforce him. But no matter what, he could not let Rokossovsky's daughter Ala, follow him to take risks. Therefore.
He decided to settle for the next best thing. As long as he could keep Ala, it didn't matter whether Asiya was with him or not.
"Asiya, I want to discuss something with you." Goryachkin said to Asiya: "If you let Allah stay, then I will no longer object to you setting off with us."
Asiya remembered that Sokov had repeatedly warned him to ensure Ala's safety. The place he went to this time was too dangerous, and no one could guarantee that no accident would happen, so it was completely necessary to keep Ala behind. Think about it.
After hearing this, Asiya nodded and said to Goryachkin: "Don't worry, Comrade Lieutenant Colonel, I will persuade her to stay."