When Vera came to the ward the next day, Asiya said to her: "Vera, I have something to do today and need to go back to my original unit. Misha will trouble you to worry about it."
"No problem, Asiya." Vera said reasonably: "It is my job to take care of Comrade General, so you can go about it with peace of mind."
After Asiya left, Sokov casually asked Vera in order to kill the boring time: "Vera, did you have fun yesterday?"
"I'm happy, of course I'm happy." Vera said with a smile, "I went to Weedenham Park with a few friends."
Sokov later stayed in Moscow for a long time, and naturally knew that the Weedenham Park mentioned by Vera was the abbreviation of the Soviet National Economic Achievements Exhibition Center. The entire exhibition center consisted of 45 main buildings, covering an area of 300 hectares, and was surrounded by walls.
With a circumference of 35 kilometers, the 15 republics of the Soviet Union have special museums here to display the latest great scientific and technological achievements in the fields of economy, science and technology.
There is a scene in the movie "The Defense of Moscow". Countless Moscow citizens are playing in Weedenham Park and watching various performances. Suddenly, a radio in the park sounds, saying that Germany has declared undeclared war on the Soviet Union and that war has broken out!
"Has today's Weedenham Park returned to its pre-war appearance?"
"At the gate and some important areas, there are still chest-high sandbags piled up, with anti-aircraft guns of various calibers placed inside." When Vera said this, she couldn't help but sigh: "If we want to restore the appearance before the war,
I’m afraid we’ll have to wait until the day when we can completely drive the enemy out of our land.”
"Don't worry, Vera." Sokov said with a smile: "I believe this day will not be too far away. Have you ever gone to Red Square to watch the military parade?"
"We went, but several nearby streets were under martial law and we couldn't get through at all." Vera said aggrievedly: "It was only when we saw that we couldn't get in that we changed our route to Weedenham."
Vera's words reminded Sokov of the same experience he had in later generations. Not to mention not being able to enter the Red Square to watch the military parade. Even if the military parade was over, he would have to wait until after five or six o'clock in the afternoon before he could have a chance to enter the Red Square. I had experienced it myself
After going to the wall twice, if there is a military parade or celebration, go directly to Widdenham or Victory Square.
Vera's grievance only lasted for a moment, and then she became happy again. Perhaps she was worried that Sokov was too lonely, so she took the initiative to explain to him her and her friends' itinerary and what interesting things had happened.
She smiled and said to Sokov: "When my friend and I were buying baked potatoes in the park, a second lieutenant officer came to talk to us and even offered to help us pay the bill, but I refused. Then he followed us.
There are several streets where I can't get rid of it." Although she was complaining, judging from the expression on her face, she felt happy in her heart.
While Sokov was chatting with Vera, he couldn't help but glance at the clock hanging on the wall, mentally calculating where Asiya was at the moment and how long it would take to reach the weapons and equipment department.
After a long wait, Asiya returned to the ward at around two o'clock in the afternoon.
After entering the ward, she did not immediately come to Sokov's bedside to report today's whereabouts to him. Instead, she stood at the door and took the trouble to ask Vera about Sokov's treatment and diet today.
After asking all this, Asiya said to Vera: "Vera, leave this to me, you can go and have a rest."
Vera didn't say anything, nodded, turned around and walked out of the room, heading towards the nurse's desk. There was a special nurse's lounge there, and she planned to rest there for a while.
After Asiya closed the door, she came to sit beside Sokov's bed, and without waiting for him to ask, she took the initiative and said: "Misha, I saw Yakov today and told him what you meant.
"
"How did he say?"
"He asked me to tell you not to worry." Asiya replied: "He said we don't need to go to Marshal Zhukov. Maybe the Marshal will come to the hospital to visit you in the next two days."
"What, Marshal Zhukov is coming to visit me?" Sokov couldn't believe his ears: "Is this true?"
"Of course it's true." Asiya saw Sokov losing his temper and said jokingly: "Misha, after hearing this amazing news, you won't be able to sleep tonight, right?"
"How could this happen?" Sokov said embarrassedly: "It's not that I have never met Marshal Zhukov, so there is nothing to be nervous about. I just heard that he might come to visit me, so I was a little surprised."
According to Sokov's guess, Zhukov was busy with official work, and even if he wanted to visit him, he would have to wait for a long time. However, he did not expect that Zhukov would appear in his ward the next day. He did not come alone.
, arrived together with the commander of the Belarusian Front, General Rokossovsky.
Seeing the appearance of the two men, Sokov could not lie down anymore. He quickly struggled to sit up and raised his hand to salute them: "Hello, Comrade Marshal! Hello, Comrade General!"
Zhukov quickly stepped forward, pulled Sokov's hand from his forehead, shook his hand, and asked with concern: "Misha, how is your injury?"
"Recovering very well." Sokov looked at his plastered leg and replied: "When the plaster is removed, I can try to get out of bed and walk around."
"You have been on the front line for the past two years. You have worked hard." Zhukov said to Sokov: "It is a good time to take advantage of the opportunity to recuperate and recuperate for a while."
After saying this, he turned his eyes to Rokossovsky who was standing aside, and continued: "It happened that General Rokossovsky returned to Moscow today, so he asked him to come and see you.
.”
Rokossovsky came over and shook hands with Sokov, smiled and said: "Misha, we haven't seen each other for a long time. But I didn't expect to meet again under such circumstances."
After Sokov invited the two of them to sit down, he asked Asiya to pour them tea.
After doing all this, Sokov asked Rokossovsky with a smile on his face: "Comrade General, I heard that your troops are attacking Kiev. I think it won't take long before you can conquer this city."
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When Rokossovsky heard what Sokov said, he just chuckled, and then said dryly: "Kiev is the capital of Ukraine. The important task of liberating this city must naturally be left to the First Ukrainian Front."
"The First Ukrainian Front?!" Sokov asked in surprise: "Isn't their crossing point far away from Kiev?"
"It was indeed far away from Kiev when we crossed the river, but as the war progressed, the troops of the 1st Ukrainian Front have arrived near Kiev." Rokossovsky said with some insincerity: "We were ordered to move the combat area to Ukraine.
After the handover, General Tugin has already moved to the north, preparing to find a new area to cross the river for operations."
"Leave Kiev and move north?" Sokov muttered in his mind: "Does the Supreme Command really intend to let Rokossovsky's troops attack Belarus?"
Seeing Sokov's delay in responding, Rokossovsky couldn't help but twitch the corners of his eyes. In order to liven up the atmosphere, he said jokingly: "Misha, your 27th Army is the main force attacking Kiev. Maybe they will become the main force in attacking Kiev."
The first troops to enter the city."
If Sokov was still the commander of the 27th Army at this moment, he would be ecstatic when he heard the news. But now that the army has been handed over to the command of Trofimenko, no matter what kind of results are achieved, they will be half a kopeck equal to his own.
It has nothing to do with it. He smiled bitterly and said to Rokossovsky: "Comrade General, now I don't have any position in the army. I have no official position and I am light."
"I heard that Shtemenko came to visit you a few days ago," Zhukov asked, "Does he want you to work at the General Staff Headquarters?"
"Yes, Comrade Marshal, this is indeed the case." Sokov knew that since Zhukov asked this question, he must know the content, so he answered truthfully: "But I am not very interested in entering the General Staff.
If possible, I still hope to return to the front line and command the troops to fight against the Germans."
Zhukov turned and looked at Rokossovsky, a sly smile flashed in his eyes, then looked at Sokov and said: "Misha, with your injury, it will be at least two or three months before you are discharged from the hospital.
It is obviously impossible for you to return to the 27th Army and continue to serve as commander. Have you considered joining other units?"
Sokov said sincerely that he wanted to go to the Belarusian Front, which was the most powerful front in the Soviet army. The reason why it was so powerful was that in addition to giving priority to the later units to replenish them with new weapons and outstanding soldiers, there were also two most outstanding military strategists, Rokoso
Vsky and Zhukov successively commanded this force and made it the main force in the capture of Berlin.
He was worried that speaking out his request directly might be rejected by Rokossovsky, so he decided to use another method to arouse Rokossovsky's interest in him.
Sokov coughed lightly, cleared his throat, and said slowly: "Comrade General, although I have been lying on the hospital bed during this time and do not understand the war on the front line. But based on what you just said, I
I think you will choose the place to cross the river in Belarus.”
Rokossovsky had a surprised expression on his face. He turned his head to glance at Zhukov, then turned to Sokov: "Go on, what would you do if you were in my position?"
"Comrade General, if I were in your position, I would make the following arrangements." Sokov said calmly while recalling the history he knew: "I will divide the troops into left and right wings, and the left wing.
Switch to the offensive from the landing sites on the right bank of the Dnieper River south of Loyev. After breaking through the enemy's defensive positions, advance northwestward, find a way to forcefully cross the Berezina River, and establish a landing site south of Zhlobin.
The right-wing troops of the front army entered the Novobelhov area on the Dnieper River, surrounded Gomel from the north, and used a powerful offensive to force the German army to retreat westward from the Sozh River area."
If Rokossovsky was just surprised just now, then he was shocked at this moment. He never dreamed that the battle plan Sokov casually mentioned was completely consistent with the plan he had made. His breathing became
He became anxious, and after a while, he realized that Sokov had already stopped, so he urged the other party: "Keep talking."
Seeing that Rokossovsky was indeed interested in the plan he mentioned, Sokov couldn't help but secretly groan in his heart. He went on to say: "The right-wing troops of the front should try to capture Gomel in a short time to obtain
The first important foothold in Belarus.”
Having said this, Sokov closed his mouth. Although he knew the development of the situation later, he could not say it easily, otherwise Zhukov and Rokossovsky would ask questions, and he did not know what to do.
answer.
"Say it, Misha!" Seeing Sokov stop again, Rokossovsky couldn't help but feel a little anxious: "Why don't you continue."
"Comrade General, this is just my personal analysis of the situation." Sokov said ambiguously: "How the next battle situation will develop depends on the combat situation of the left-wing Ukrainian First Front. I don't know.
There is no special combat map for the strength and distribution of the two armies, so it is impossible to discuss it in more detail."
"That's enough." Zhukov suddenly said to Rokossovsky with a smile: "How about it, did I make a mistake in recommending it?"
"Yes, Comrade Marshal." Rokossovsky also showed a smile on his face: "I know about Misha's abilities. But I didn't expect that he would be so good at analyzing the situation and formulating plans.
It coincides with our front army's plan."
"Misha." Zhukov waited for Rokossovsky to finish speaking, then stared at Sokov and asked: "Are you interested in joining the Belarusian Front?"
You'd be a fool if you don't want to go! Sokov muttered to himself, and then pretended to be embarrassed and said: "Comrade Marshal, even if I want to go, I have to be willing to do so, Comrade General. Besides, the various armies under his command
There is a commander, so what can I do if I go?"
"Misha." After Rokossovsky heard Sokov's "plan" just now, he planned in his heart that he must get Sokov into his army at all costs.
Kokov was interested in joining the Belarusian Front, so he struck while the iron was hot and said: "As long as you are willing to join my army, I can promise you that you can still serve as the commander of the group army, and I will also equip you with the best military equipment."
Weapons, equipment and high-quality soldiers can help your troops form combat effectiveness as soon as possible."
Sokov remembered that when he was still a small platoon leader, Rokossovsky tried to let him work for him, and was even willing to let himself be the company commander. Now he is even more generous and directly throws out the idea of a group army commander.
Position. You must know that the Belarusian Front commanded by Rokossovsky or Zhukov is the absolute main force in the Soviet army, the main force in the liberation of Berlin, and a heroic unit with great military exploits. Thinking of these, Sokov can't find it.
Any reason for rejection.
"Comrade General," Sokov said to Rokossovsky seriously after a brief silence: "Since you have sincerely extended an invitation to me, if I choose to refuse, I would be very sorry for your hard work.
.Therefore, I agree to join your Belarusian Front, but I have a request."
Rokossovsky came here with Zhukov today with the purpose of persuading Sokov to become his subordinate. When he saw that he had conditions, he said without thinking: "Misha, just make any conditions you have. As long as
Within my capabilities, I will definitely meet your requirements."
"My current physical condition obviously means that I cannot go to the army immediately." Sokov said: "Can I postpone my appointment until the day I am discharged from the hospital?"
Rokossovsky was originally worried that Sokov would make some embarrassing requests for him. When he heard what he said, he immediately laughed: "Don't worry, Misha, I won't let you take office immediately. You should treat yourself well."
Recuperate here and wait for your injuries to recover before reporting to my army and I will definitely arrange a suitable position for you."
