"Thank you for your concern." Seeing so many people caring about him, Sokov was quite touched. After thanking everyone, he continued: "I just received a telegram that my wife has been released.
, and the engineer who molested her will be severely punished soon."
As for what the severe punishment would be, Sokov had no intention of asking, but since Beria had come forward in person, one could easily imagine the fate that awaited the engineer.
"General Sokov," Managarov saw that Sokov was unwilling to dwell on this issue, so he changed the subject in time: "Do you think Lieutenant Samoilov can catch the German spies?
?”
"I think there should be no problem." Lunev rushed to answer before Sokov could speak: "As the commander's most trusted subordinate, Lieutenant Samoilov has never let us down."
Derevyanko returned to his original nature at this moment, and couldn't help but quarrel with Lunev: "Comrade Military Commissar, you said that Lieutenant Samoilov has never let you down, then what has he done to the German army during this period?"
The arrest of spies has repeatedly failed, what do you think of this matter?"
Lunev thought for a while and replied: "How should I put it? It may be due to lack of experience. You know, in a city that is not completely familiar with it, it is not easy to find all the lurking German spies."
matter."
Derevyanko originally wanted to complain about the upcoming arrest operation, but as he spoke, he suddenly remembered that this operation was arranged by Sokov himself. If he mentioned this at this moment, it would not mean that he was playing against Sokov.
Huh? Thinking of this, he quickly swallowed back what he wanted to say.
Sokov noticed that Derevyanko seemed to have something to say, so he raised his chin at him and asked tentatively: "Chief of Staff Derevyanko, do you seem to have something to say?"
Derevyanko hesitated for a few seconds, and then said: "General Sokov, I am thinking about something."
"what's up?"
"If, I mean if." Derevyanko was afraid that Sokov would misunderstand what he meant, so he quickly explained to him: "If Lieutenant Samoilov catches the German spy lurking in the city, then
When the enemy bombs at night, is there no one to guide them to the target?"
The speaker is unintentional and the listener is intentional. Derevyanko's perfunctory words made Sokov have a bold idea in his mind. He turned to Lunev: "Comrade Military Commissar, I think
Let me ask you, are there any residents living in those areas full of ruins?"
Sokov's question stunned Lunev. He frowned, thought for a moment, and replied: "According to my observation, there are simple shacks built in the ruins. It should be that the residents living there collected some buildings."
Materials to build yourself a shelter from the wind and rain.”
"Is it a large number?"
"Not many." Lunev shook his head and said: "Most of the residents who built shacks on the ruins have been resettled in other places by us. The remaining residents, in addition to being unable to leave their homeland, also want to live in the ruins.
Find more daily necessities that you need."
"Comrade Military Commissar, since there are not many residents left there, after Samoylov captures the spies in the city, he will find a way to persuade those residents to move away from the ruined area and temporarily resettle in other areas."
Regarding Sokov's somewhat strange order, Lunev did not immediately accept it, but asked tentatively: "Comrade Commander, I don't understand why you issued such an order? Can you explain it to us?"
"Yes, General Sokov." As soon as Lunev finished speaking, Managarov also echoed: "I don't understand why you issued such an order. It is not necessary to let the residents stay in the ruins.
Will it help us clear the ruins as soon as possible and rebuild new buildings there?"
"Comrade General, I must have my reasons for doing this." After Sokov said this, he glanced at the commanders on the battlefield one by one, feeling that these were all reliable people, even if he told the plan
They didn't have to worry about leaking secrets, so they continued: "Aren't the enemies going to bomb at night? I asked the military commissar to move the people away because I wanted the German planes to drop all the aerial bombs they carried.
In the deserted ruins.”
Hearing what Sokov said, Derevyanko not only laughed out loud: "General Sokov, you really know how to joke. How could the enemy's planes honestly drop all the bombs at the location you specified?"
..." As soon as he said this, a possibility suddenly occurred to him, and what he wanted to say got stuck in his throat.
Derevyanko understood Sokov's intention in an instant, and asked cautiously: "General Sokov, do you plan to wait until Lieutenant Samoilov catches the spy and when the enemy carries out night bombing?
Find someone to pretend to be a spy in the city, guide the German night bombers in the direction of the uninhabited ruins, and let them bomb the uninhabited ruins?"
Seeing that Derevyanko had guessed his intention, Sokov said nothing, but nodded slightly, and then gave the other party a thumbs up, praising him for guessing correctly.
Managarov couldn't help but his eyes lit up, and said to Sokov: "General Sokov, our anti-aircraft weapons are limited and we have no searchlights. Every time enemy planes attack at night, we can only watch them helplessly."
Bombing, but unable to take effective measures to deal with them. If the method you mentioned is really effective, then a large amount of enemy aerial bombs can be wasted."
"Yes," Sokov nodded and said: "The enemy's supplies have problems. After bombing the city, the aerial bombs they consumed will have to wait a long time to be resupplied. As a result, our army will
The number of bombings encountered during defensive operations will be greatly reduced."
"But the prerequisite for this is that Lieutenant Samoilov's operation can be successful and all the German spies in the city will be eliminated." Samyko poured cold water on everyone: "If a German spy slips through the net, then Comrade Commander
The plan may fail."
Hearing what Samyko said, everyone became worried about the actions Samoilov was taking. After all, the previous arrest operations ended in failure, and the German spies lurking in the city had become frightened.
At the slightest sign of trouble, they would run away.
By noon, there was no reply from Samoylov, but Yakov called Sokov's headquarters. As soon as he heard Sokov's voice, he said excitedly: "Misha
, did you know? Comrade Beria personally took action to deal with Asiya's matter. Now Asiya is fine and has returned to work in her infirmary. Do you want to know what kind of treatment the engineer suffered?
punish?"
"I don't know." After Sokov answered honestly, he asked: "How to deal with him?"
"As far as I know, in another week, he will be sent to Siberia. A scientific research project will be carried out there to drill a well to the center of the earth." Yakov said: "And this engineer will be honored to be
One of the drillers digging a well."
Drilling to the center of the earth?! When Sokov heard what Yakov said, he was not only shocked. Later, the Soviet Union began a scientific drilling project in the Kola Peninsula near the Norwegian border. It lasted for decades and drilled
12,262 meters. There were many reasons for the subsequent shutdown. Some said that funds were exhausted and could no longer be maintained. Others said that a supernatural event occurred, and the drilling opened through hell. The audio equipment carried on the drill bit recorded a period that sounded like the screams of countless people.
's recording.
But in any case, this scientific research project was not officially launched until 1970, and there were still 27 years before the restriction. Could it be said that in addition to the Kola borehole, the Soviet Union had also conducted similar scientific research projects in other areas
?
When Yakov heard that Sokov had not spoken, he thought that he did not believe that this was true. He quickly explained: "Comrade Beria said hello in the weapons and equipment department today and said that Asya is your wife.
, if anyone dares to have the slightest thought about her in the future, he will be severely punished. Misha, you can rest assured now."
But Yakov did not expect that what Sokov was thinking about was not about Asya at all, but other things that had not happened yet. After Sokov woke up from his meditation, he asked tentatively: "Yasha,
I have already told Marshal Zhukov about the transport plane, but I wonder how many artillery shells you can provide me with?"
"Misha, you are making it difficult for me." Yakov sighed and said, "You know, the ammunition produced by the arsenals under the Ministry of Weapons and Equipment every day is planned. Do you understand the plan? It means once
Once produced, these ammunition will be shipped directly to a certain army. The artillery shells you need are completely unplanned, and it is very difficult for me to get them for you."
Seeing that Yakov was hesitant, Sokov felt unhappy: "Yasha, we are friends, so I safely arranged for Asiya to work with you. But as a result, such a big thing happened, and you didn't even respond in time.
Tell me, it almost led to a big mistake. Can you tell me how to solve this matter?"
Regarding Asya's matter, Yakov felt guilty about Sokov. Even if Ustinov was not in the weapons and equipment department, as the bearded son, wouldn't Yakov have a better way to deal with the aftermath?
?
Sure enough, when Yakov heard Sokov mention Asiya, his face suddenly turned red and he apologized to Sokov: "Misha, I'm sorry, this matter was not handled well. It is indeed my responsibility. Don't worry,
I will definitely take good care of Asiya in the future and will never let something like this happen again."
"Let's put the matter of Asya aside for now." Sokov finally seized an opportunity, but he was not willing to give it up easily: "Let's talk about the issue of heavy artillery shells. I finally convinced Marshal Zhukov, please
He said hello to the people at the Air Force Command and provided us with transport planes. Now that everything is ready, you tell me that you cannot provide us with artillery shells. How can there be such a reason in the world?"
"Okay, okay, Misha, I can't help you." Faced with Sokov's pressing step by step, Yakov could only choose to compromise: "Tell me, how many shells do you plan to need?"
"Of course, the more, the better." Seeing that the other party had given in, Sokov took the opportunity to speak loudly: "You have to give me 100,000 shells anyway."
The amount proposed by Sokov not only frightened Yakov, but also Managarov and others on the side were stunned. They never dreamed that Sokov would actually want so many artillery shells.
.According to their thinking, if the superiors can give them two to three thousand rounds of artillery shells, they can already hide and snicker.
"No, no." The amount proposed by Sokov was rejected by Yakov without any surprise: "We have only provided 70,000 rounds of artillery shells for the Steppe Front Army in two days. The artillery shells your army needs actually exceed this."
Numbers. Do you think cannonballs are as easy to produce as bullets?”
"Then how many shells can you give me?"
After Yakov calculated it in his mind, he gritted his teeth and said, "Three thousand rounds, no more."
"Three thousand?!" Hearing the number Yakov said, Sokov couldn't help but sneered: "Yasha, you bargained too hard, didn't you? I want 100,000 rounds of artillery shells, and you only gave me
I have three thousand rounds, don’t you think it’s a little too little?”
"Misha, I just told you that the shells provided to you are all overproduction, and I have the right to use them. If the number is more, unless Comrade Ustinov agrees, who will
I have no right to give you cannonballs."
For Sokov, three thousand rounds of heavy artillery shells can only meet the needs of one or two days of bombardment. After these shells are fired, the heavy artillery in the group army will become a display. Therefore, he must find ways to get more artillery shells.
.
After being silent for a while, Sokov asked tentatively: "Yasha, I would like to ask, how many factories are producing artillery shells today?"
Unexpectedly, Yakov misunderstood Sokov's meaning. He thought that what the other party wanted to ask was the daily output of the factory. You must know that the production data of these arsenals are top secret and must not be leaked easily. So he said with some hesitation:
"Misha, you are not from the Weapons and Equipment Department. I cannot provide you with the production data of the arsenal."
"Yasha, you misunderstood." After listening to Yakov's reply, Sokov knew that he had misunderstood, and quickly explained to him: "I just wanted to ask if there is a spare arsenal? You know, there is a spare arsenal in the city.
The arsenal may be bombed by enemy aircraft or destroyed by the enemy. Therefore, there must be several backup arsenals."
"Oh, so that's what happened." After figuring out what was going on, Yakov breathed a sigh of relief and continued: "Yes, for safety reasons, there are indeed several backup arsenals outside Moscow, just to prepare
It serves as a substitute after something goes wrong with the arsenal in the city."
"Then how much do they produce?" Sokov asked tentatively.
"The output of the arsenal is national defense data that needs to be kept strictly confidential. Please forgive me for not being able to tell you."
Since Yakov didn't want to say it, Sokov didn't force it. He decided to find another way to get the artillery shells he wanted: "Yasha, do you think this will work? Anyway, those spare arsenals are idle, so why not
Let them start production?" Sokov knew that Yakov had such power, so he began to lobby him, "You can use the excess production to arm more troops so that they can better attack the enemy.
"
Yakov did not realize that this was a hole dug by Sokov. After thinking for a long time, he said: "Okay, Misha, since we are friends, I can start construction of a spare arsenal in the eastern suburbs.
But the factory is not big, and the daily production capacity is limited, so you won’t be unhappy, right?”
"No, no." Sokov said repeatedly: "How about you let this arsenal serve us exclusively, so that we can develop new production plans based on our needs."
