Hearing what Rokossovsky said, Sokov couldn't help but feel dumbfounded. He thought to himself, why didn't you mention this when you just called me over? As a result, when other ladies invited me to watch a movie, I had no choice but to refuse.
, this is simply too rude.
But Sokov knew very well in his heart that he had no idea where the movie was being shown. Even if he knew the specific location, it would be very difficult to find someone in the dark theater when he hurried over. It was because of this
With such considerations in mind, he righteously rejected Rokossovsky's proposal: "Thank you, Comrade Marshal. You once reminded me that you did not rule out the possibility that this woman would be an MI6 agent. If you associate with her,
Too dense, I’m afraid, is not a good thing.”
"Since you don't want to find someone else, forget it." Rokossovsky glanced in the direction Sidorin left, and then asked: "By the way, when I came over, I saw your staff officer
The commander left in a hurry, where did he go?"
"That's it, Comrade Marshal." Sokov explained to Rokossovsky: "My chief of staff told me that a group of British generals planned to invite my military commissar, General Runev, to drink. As you know,
He just had an appendix operation not long ago, and excessive drinking may be harmful to his health, so I asked Sidorin to go find him and try to prevent him from drinking too much."
"Misha, you are very thoughtful." After listening to what Sokov said, Rokossovsky nodded in affirmation: "No matter how well the postoperative wound recovers, if you drink too much, I'm afraid it will
It will cause adverse effects on the body. Your decision to ask General Sidorin to find Lunev was correct."
"By the way, Comrade Marshal." Hearing Rokossovsky mention Sidorin's name again, Sokov suddenly remembered something important: "I want to ask you something."
"Whatever it is, just say it."
"The war is over. I want my chief of staff, Sidorin, to go to Berlin." Sokov asked tentatively: "Do you allow it?"
"Go to Berlin?!" Rokossovsky frowned and asked, "What is he going to Berlin for?"
"What else can be done, of course, is to look at his son." Sokov was worried that Rokossovsky could not remember who Sidorin's son was, so he reminded him specifically: "Little Sidorin, the son of the chief of staff,
Since the beginning of the Battle of Stalingrad, he has been serving as a messenger by General Chuikov's side. The father and son have not seen each other for several years, and now that the war is over, it is time for them to reunite."
"Oh, so that's what happened." Rokossovsky nodded after hearing this, and continued: "After we return to the station, I will call Marshal Zhukov to talk to him, and then General Sidorin will
It’s a matter of course to go to Berlin and meet Chuikov’s son at his headquarters.”
"Great, this is really great." Hearing Rokossovsky's promise, Sokov couldn't help but be overjoyed and said repeatedly: "Comrade Marshal, on behalf of Sidorin, I would like to express my gratitude to you!"
At this time, Sidorin helped Lunev, who was a little drunk, and came over. Seeing Rokossovsky sitting with Sokov, he quickly stood at attention and raised his hand to Rokossovsky.
Salute: "Hello, Comrade Marshal."
"It's Sidorin." Rokossovsky glanced at Lunev, who was a little unsteady on his feet, and asked with a smile: "What, your military commissar is drunk?"
"Yes, he drank some whiskey with several British generals." Sidorin explained to Rokossovsky: "He may not have drunk this kind of wine before, so after a few drinks, he felt a little overwhelmed.
The wine is too strong."
"Vodka is a high-purity distilled alcoholic beverage. The highest concentration is a vodka produced in Poland, with a concentration of 96 degrees. It is said that it can be poured directly into the fuel tank of a tank as fuel. Although whiskey is also a spirit, the raw materials for brewing it are
Grains such as barley, rye, wheat and corn are not as high in alcohol content as vodka." Rokossovsky said: "I guess he drank vodka first, and then drank whiskey with the British general, and the two drinks were mixed together.
, which makes him so drunk."
"Comrade Marshal," Sidorin saw that it was getting late, but Rokossovsky never said when to leave, so he asked Sokov in front of him: "When will we return to the station?"
"Comrade Chief of Staff, we are not leaving tonight." Sokov quickly explained to Sidorin: "Comrade Marshal has reached an agreement with Marshal Montgomery. He will stay in the British camp tonight and go back tomorrow.
It’s not too late either.”
"Ah, go back tomorrow?" Hearing what Sokov said, Sidorin had a troubled expression on his face: "What about the troops?"
"Comrade Chief of Staff, the war is now over." Sokov said to Sidorin: "If something happens, the commanders of each division know how to deal with it. Even if it is something they cannot handle, we will deal with it when we go back tomorrow.
, there won’t be any problem.”
"Okay then." After hearing what Sokov said, Sidorin said helplessly: "I don't know where the accommodation arranged for us is. I'll send the military commissar there first."
"General Wilson!" Sokov didn't know where Montgomery had arranged for his group to live. When he was about to ask Rokossovsky, he saw Wilson coming over, so he took the initiative to greet him and said: "
Do you know where Marshal Montgomery has arranged for us to live?"
"I know, General Sokov." Wilson politely replied: "It's in a nearby hotel. Why do you ask?"
Sokov pointed at Lunev and said: "My military commissar is a little drunk. I plan to ask the chief of staff to send him back to rest, but I don't know where."
"I know." Wilson said, "If you don't object, I can take you there."
Sokov was about to agree to Wilson, but he heard Rokossovsky next to him say: "Misha, the dance is not over yet, it is not appropriate for you to leave like this. I think I will let this general take Sidorin and Lu
Nev and the others should go to their residence."
Sokov, who followed Rokossovsky's advice, said apologetically to Wilson: "General Wilson, I have something to do here and I can't go there for the time being, so I can only ask you to send two of my colleagues over to rest.
"
Seeing that Wilson agreed to his request, Sokov said to Sidorin: "Comrade Chief of Staff, just follow General Wilson, and he will take you to a resting place."
When Sidorin helped Lunev to leave, Sokov said behind him: "Comrade Chief of Staff, there is one more thing I forgot to tell you."
Sidorin stopped and turned around to look at Sokov with strange eyes, waiting for him to say what was behind.
"That's it, Comrade Marshal just said it." Sokov smiled and said to Sidorin: "After we return to the defense area, he will call Marshal Zhukov and ask you to go to Berlin and see General Chuikov.
The 8th Guards Army, meet your son."
Hearing what Sokov said, the expression on Sidorin's face suddenly became complicated: "Comrade Commander, is this true?"
"Of course it's true." Before Sokov could speak, Rokossovsky said first: "I personally agreed to this. As soon as we return to the defense zone, I will call Zhukov and ask him to arrange for you.
Matters related to going to Chuikov’s army.”
Sidorin originally thought this was a bit unbelievable, but now after hearing Rokossovsky's personal confirmation, he finally understood that it was true. He would soon see his son, whom he had not seen for several years. For a moment, his emotions
Unable to help being a little excited, he bowed deeply to Rokossovsky and said gratefully: "Thank you, Comrade Marshal, thank you for your arrangement!"
After saying that, he turned around and helped Lunev to follow Wilson and walked outside. Seeing this situation, the two Soviet officers nearby took the initiative to help without waiting for others' instructions.
Sidorin helped Lunev out in his hands.
"Misha." After Sidorin and Runev left, Rokossovsky asked Sokov: "Now that the war is over, what are your plans next?"
"Comrade Marshal, the Axis Powers are Germany, Italy and Japan." Sokov said: "Although Italy and Germany have been defeated and surrendered, there is still a little devil in the east who has not been defeated. This war is not really over yet. I
I feel that after the war in Europe is over, I am afraid that troops will be transferred to the east to deal with the little devils in the Far East."
"Misha, I really didn't expect you to think so far." Hearing what Sokov said, Rokossovsky laughed: "The Germans only announced their surrender and have not formally signed the surrender document. It is tantamount to saying that Europe
Before the war is completely over, you actually started thinking about the war in Asia."
"Comrade Marshal," Sokov asked tentatively after Rokossovsky finished speaking: "Do you think it is very likely that we will be transferred to the Far East?"
"It's hard to say, Misha." Rokossovsky shook his head and said: "Although the commanders and fighters of our three front armies are all experienced in hundreds of battles and have rich combat experience, after all, after such a long period of
The battle not only severely reduced the number of troops, but they are also exhausted. I am afraid they will have to rest for a long time before they can rejoin the battle. So I think it is unlikely that troops from us will be sent to the Far East."
After hearing this, Sokov couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. He didn't have the chance to participate in the battle to attack Berlin. He wanted to make up for the elimination of the Kwantung Army in the Far East. Who knew what Rokossovsky meant? His superiors might not come from Germany.
If he dispatched troops from the three main front armies to the Far East, then his wish to personally teach the Kwantung Army a lesson would be in vain.
After a brief silence, Sokov asked tentatively: "Comrade Marshal! If, I mean if, if the superiors want to dispatch troops from the three front armies near Berlin to the Far East, can you agree to let my troops also
Going to the Far East?" After saying this, he stared at Rokossovsky closely, trying to see his reaction.
Unexpectedly, after hearing these words, Rokossovsky shook his head with a wry smile, and then said: "Misha, I don't know why you want to go to the Far East to fight against the Japs. But have you ever thought about it? Even if I agree with you
Yes, but will your commanders and fighters be willing to travel thousands of miles to fight against the Japs?"
Rokossovsky's words woke him up from his dream. Rokossovsky's words were like enlightenment, and Sokov suddenly realized. After fighting for so many years, whether he is a recruit or a veteran, he is probably tired of war. Now the Germans have announced their surrender.
, for the commanders and fighters under his command, the war is over. The next thing they have to do is to recover and go home, reunite with their families, and rebuild their new homes. I am afraid that no one will be willing to follow them thousands of miles away.
Fighting in the Far East.
"Misha!" Seeing Sokov's silence, Rokossovsky continued: "Of course, our army also has its own troops in the Far East. If we want to fight against the Japs, these troops will definitely be the main ones.
If you really want to go to the Far East and participate in the last battle of this war, I'm afraid you can only apply for a change of unit."
"Application to change the unit?" When Sokov heard what Rokossovsky said, an idea flashed in his mind, and he secretly said: Yes, after several years of war, the commanders and soldiers under his command would probably have returned home long ago. If so,
If I force them to follow me to the Far East, I am afraid that the morale of the army will be shaken and morale will be low. Even if such a unit is put on the battlefield, it may not be of much use. If it is defeated by the little devil's counterattack again, I will be embarrassed.
I lost my big hair.
"Misha, do you understand what I said?"
"Yes, Comrade Marshal, I understand." Sokov nodded and said in a positive tone: "If I want to go to the Far East to participate in the war, the best way is to apply to my superiors and be transferred to the troops in the Far East.
Work, so that you can have the opportunity to participate in the final battle against the Japs."
"Yes, it is indeed the case." Rokossovsky reminded Sokov: "This matter is of great importance. You must consider it seriously to avoid regretting it in the future because of your current impulse."
"Comrade Marshal, you can rest assured of this." Sokov said confidently: "No matter when the time comes, I will not regret the decision I made today."
"Now that you have made up your mind, I will no longer persuade you." Rokossovsky said: "Besides your transfer, there is another possibility."
"Another possibility?!" When Sokov heard what Rokossovsky said, he immediately realized that the other party must have thought of something he hadn't considered, and hurriedly asked: "Comrade Marshal, what kind of possibility is it?"
"Another possibility is that the Supreme Command will draw commanders and fighters from the Far East from the three main front armies near Berlin, and form them into new units to fight in the Far East." Rokossovsky said: "
Once such a force is formed, I can recommend you to take up the position of commander and lead the troops to the Far East in good faith."