Being unable to leave the sanatorium, Sokov felt a little awkward at first, but after staying there for a long time, he got used to it. After all, he was not locked in alone, except for Asya and Yakov.
, and there is an excellent commander like Lu Jin, and the daily activity area is not small, so you can walk here if you have nothing to do.
July had just entered. Sokov and Yakov, who had had breakfast that morning, were walking in the yard. Bezikov hurried over and said to them: "Comrade generals, I have received the notice
, I’m sending you to the Kremlin today, please hurry up and pack it up before we can set off.”
Hearing that he could go to the Kremlin, Sokov couldn't help but feel ecstatic. The fact that he and Yakov could leave the sanatorium meant that the matter of going to the Far East was clear, and it might be officially announced to him today. But before returning to the room, he still
He asked tentatively: "Major Bezikov, are Yasha and I the only ones going?"
"No, General Sokov." Bezikov replied politely: "The order I received is that in addition to you and General Yakov, your wife will also go with you."
"This is great." Sokov was naturally overjoyed when he learned that Asiya could go to the Kremlin with him. He said to Bezikov: "Don't worry, Comrade Major, we will be able to deal with it soon."
complete."
When Sokov and Yakov went upstairs, Yakov asked in a low voice: "Misha, I think Asiya's mental state is not good these days. Ask her if she can persist and if she can support it."
If you live there, there is no need to go. If I go to the Kremlin today, I will definitely see my father. If Asiya loses her temper due to her physical condition, it might not be good."
"Okay." Sokov knew that Yakov had good intentions, and nodded and said: "I will go back and ask her now to see if her body can persist. If not, we will not let her come with us.
Off to the Kremlin."
Sokov returned to his room and found Asiya still sleeping on the bed without moving. He walked to the bed and raised his hand to touch her forehead. He found that the temperature was normal and there was no sign of fever. Sokov thought about it
When Asiya should be woken up, Asiya had already opened her eyes, looked at Yakov sitting by the bed and asked: "Misha, have you finished breakfast?"
"Yes, we have finished eating." Sokov asked with concern: "Are you really sure you don't want to have breakfast?"
"I don't want to eat." Asiya shook her head and said, "Staying in the nursing home every day, not being able to go anywhere, makes me feel uncomfortable, and my appetite is getting worse and worse recently."
"Asia, I'm just here to tell you that we can leave the sanatorium today."
"What, you can leave the nursing home today?" After hearing the news, Asiya sat up suddenly and looked at Sokov in shock: "Is this true?"
"Of course it's true." Sokov nodded and continued: "Major Bezikov informed me that we should pack up and prepare to follow him to the Kremlin."
"You are going to the Kremlin," Asia said enviously, "I am so envious of you."
"What's there to envy? Not only Yasha and I are going, but you are also going."
Asiya covered her mouth with her hands in surprise, her face full of disbelief: "Misha, is this true? Can I also go to the Kremlin with you?"
"Of course it's true." Sokov gently patted Asiya's back twice, "I came here specifically to inform you. But if you feel that your body can't bear it, you don't have to go.
Yasha will put in a good word for you then."
"Misha, if you go to the Kremlin today, you will definitely see Comrade Stalin." Asiya quickly got out of bed and said excitedly while getting dressed: "It's such an important thing, don't say that I'm just a little uncomfortable.
No matter how sick I am, I will still struggle to get out of bed."
Half an hour later, Sokov walked out of the room with Asya who had packed up.
When he came to the hall downstairs, he found that Yakov was already waiting here. Yakov looked at the brand-new military uniforms on the two of them, nodded and said: "You look a lot more energetic when you put on these new military uniforms.
"He also asked Asiya with concern, "Asiya, are you okay?"
"It's okay, Yasha." Asiya replied with a normal expression: "My health is very good."
"Since there is nothing around us, let's set off." Yakov said to the two of them: "Major Bezikov's car has been waiting for us outside for a long time."
The three of them walked out of the small building and saw a black car parked outside. It was the same car that took them to the sanatorium on the day they arrived in Moscow.
Seeing the arrival of the three people, Bezikov quickly got out of the car, opened the rear door, and said respectfully: "Please get in the car!"
Sokov let Asiya get in the car first, and after she sat firmly, he lowered his head and got into the car. When Yakov got into the car, Bezikov closed the door and walked around from the back of the car to the passenger seat.
position, and after closing the door forcefully, he told the driver: "Let's go!"
The sentry on duty at the door saw the black car approaching, quickly opened the closed iron door, and stood on the roadside to salute the car.
Since there were various special passes posted on the front windshield of the car, the vehicles along the way were not blocked in any way. There were even some places where the cards were set up. When I saw this car coming from a distance, I immediately moved away the pass that was placed on the road.
Obstacles allow vehicles to pass more easily.
When the car drove from the Vasily slope to the entrance of the Kremlin, it was stopped by the guard at the door. He came to the car, raised his hand in salute, and said to Bezikov sitting in the passenger seat: "Comrade Major,
Please show your ID!"
Bezikov often visited the Kremlin and naturally understood the rules here. He quickly took out his ID and handed it over. At the same time, he said: "The general sitting in the back is Comrade Stalin who wants to receive him."
Although Bezikov had already explained the identities of Sokov and others to the guard, after the guard returned the documents to Bezikov, he still asked Sokov and the others for their documents and inspected them carefully. After reading the documents,
He did not immediately return the documents to Sokov and others, but went to a small room aside to make a phone call to verify the identities of the three people with his superiors.
A few minutes later, the guard who finished the call returned to the car, returned the documents to Sokov and others, and asked specifically: "Are you armed?"
"No." Sokov answered simply, "We didn't bring any weapons!"
After hearing Sokov's words, the guard did not conduct an inspection. He straightened up and took a step back. After signaling to the soldier next to him to let him go, he raised his hand and saluted the car.
The car passed through the church square and stopped in front of an office building. Bezikov turned to Sokov and others and said: "Comrade generals, we are here, please get out of the car!"
After Sokov and others got off the bus, they thought Bezikov was going to take them into the building. Unexpectedly, he smiled bitterly and said to Sokov: "General Sokov, I was ordered to send you here. As for the
After entering the building, other commanders will guide you."
"Where will we find you when we come out?" Sokov asked.
Bezikov pointed to a small parking lot not far away and said: "Comrade General, my car is parked in that parking lot. When you come out, just come over and find me."
When the three of them walked into the building, Yakov naturally became the guide. He said to Sokov: "Misha, I have been here many times. Don't worry, even if there is no guide to lead the way, I will not
You will go the wrong way..."
Before Yakov finished speaking, a lieutenant colonel walked towards him. After seeing Yakov, he immediately stopped. After raising his hand to salute the two of them, he asked politely: "Is this General Sokov?"
With General Yakov?"
"Yes, we are." Sokov nodded and replied.
"Please come with me," the officer said politely, "I will take you to Comrade Stalin's office."
Under the leadership of the officer, the three people quickly arrived at Boskrebyshev's office.
Seeing the arrival of the three men, Poskrebyshev first nodded to Yakov, taking it as a greeting, and then said to the officer: "Comrade Lieutenant Colonel, you have nothing to do here, you can leave!"
The officer saluted Poskrebyshev and turned to leave.
Poskrebyshev came over, stretched out his hand to shake Yakov's hand, and said with a smile: "Yasha, your father is inside right now. I will report it for you right away."
After saying this, he shook hands with Sokov and Asiya, but his attitude seemed a bit cold.
Poskrebeshev pushed open an oak door, stepped in, and closed the door. According to reports, among the people waiting to see Stalin at the door, one of them was his son, Poskrebeshev.
My husband didn't need to be so cautious. He closed the door. It was just a habit he had developed over the years.
In less than a minute, the closed oak door opened again, and Poskrebyshev walked out and said to the three of them: "Please come in, Comrade Stalin is waiting for you inside."
Sokov followed Yakov and walked into Stalin's office. The last one walking was Asiya. She couldn't help but feel a little anxious when she thought that she was about to meet Stalin, who could only be seen in newspapers, magazines and documentaries.
She became nervous and unconsciously grabbed the corner of Sokov's clothes. But after taking a few steps, she felt something seemed inappropriate, so she quietly let go.
Stalin, who was pacing back and forth in the room, immediately stopped when he saw the arrival of the three people and looked at them with a smile.
The three people quickly raised their hands to salute him, and said in unison: "Hello, Comrade Stalin!"
Stalin nodded, then came to Sokov, looked him up and down, nodded with satisfaction, tapped Sokov's shoulder twice with the pipe in his hand, and said with a smile: "
Xiao Misha, this is a name I have heard since the great counterattack under Moscow. Although I wanted to summon you several times, I was always delayed due to various reasons. Today I finally met you in person. To be honest, you and you
There are some similarities between my father's features and his eyes."
Hearing what Stalin said, Sokov didn't know how to answer the question and could only laugh awkwardly.
Stalin looked over Sokov's shoulder and looked at Asiya, who was standing a little behind: "This beautiful female military doctor is your wife Asiya, right?"
"Yes, Comrade Stalin, she is my wife Asya."
Hearing Stalin say his name, Asiya quickly stepped forward and stood shoulder to shoulder with Sokov. At the same time, she raised her hand again and saluted: "Hello, Comrade Stalin!"
"Well, you two seem to be a good match." After Stalin said this, he turned to his son and asked: "Yasha, what do you think?"
"That's right, father." Yakov replied with a smile: "Misha and Asiya are indeed the most suitable couple."
After Stalin chatted with a few people for a while, he got back to business: "Misha, I called you here today to give you an answer. Not long after Germany surrendered, I received Zhukov and Rokossovsky one after another.
The report said that you applied to go to the Far East to fight the Kwantung Army entrenched there. I have not given you a reply for a long time. I think you must be very anxious, right?"
Since Stalin guessed what he was thinking, Sokov did not hide his true thoughts: "Yes, Comrade Stalin. I have been in the sanatorium outside Moscow for a month and a half, but I have not received any news. I really feel that
Quite anxious."
Stalin glanced at Yakov first, and then rested his eyes on Sokov: "Xiao Misha, I let you live in a sanatorium in the suburbs because you were injured many times during the war and your body needs to be recuperated.
Only then can you fully recover. How about it? There is nothing wrong with your body now, right?"
"No, Comrade Stalin." Sokov had already heard Stalin's intention from the tone of his voice, and said quickly: "My body is healthier than ever. Even if I were to go to the battlefield to fight the enemy immediately, it would not matter.
No problem at all.”
Hearing what Sokov said, Stalin nodded with a smile, and then announced to Sokov: "After research by the Supreme Command, it has been decided to officially appoint you as the commander of the 53rd Army, and as a member of the Transbaikal Front, go to
Fighting against the Kwantung Army in the Far East."
"Great, this is really great." Hearing Stalin personally announce his appointment, Sokov's heart beat faster than expected: "Thank you for your trust in me, I promise you, I will never
I betray your trust in me."
"Xiao Misha, I didn't realize that you are still impatient." Stalin said with a smile: "I haven't finished speaking yet. I am going to let Yasha serve as your chief of staff. Do you have any objections?"
"No, no." Sokov had already guessed that if Stalin wanted to appoint him as the commander of the 53rd Army, he would definitely appoint Yakov as his chief of staff. Now that the guess has been confirmed, he naturally wants it: "
I promise you that I will ensure Yasha’s safety.”
"In addition to Yasha, your wife Asiya will also follow you to the Far East." Stalin continued: "I know that the relationship between the three of you is unusual. I hope that you can help and take care of each other when you arrive on the new battlefield.
"
Sokov was originally worried that Stalin would reject him if he wanted to take Asiya to the Far East. However, he did not expect that the other party would take the initiative to arrange for Asiya to follow him. In this way, when he fought with the Kwantung Army,