"The comrades of the Weapons and Equipment Department are indispensable for catching the German spies who sneaked into the city this time. They should be rewarded." Sokov said magnanimously: "As for whether I receive a reward, it doesn't matter at all.
.”
Lunev still admired Sokov's open-mindedness. After he paused for a moment, he cautiously reminded Sokov: "Misha, if you encounter this kind of situation in the future, it is best to contact the nearby police station or patrol
Keep in touch with the troops, and try not to use your connections to mobilize troops at will."
"Why?" Sokov asked puzzled.
"This is Moscow." Lunev saw that Sokov did not understand the situation, so he reminded him as a friend: "If there is no order from superiors, troops will be mobilized without authorization. Once any problem occurs, not only the commander of the team will be
You will be held accountable, and I'm afraid you will also be in trouble."
After listening to Lunev's words, Sokov didn't feel that the other party was being alarmist at all. Today, there was a communication problem, which led to a misunderstanding among the administrators in the building. He secretly called and reported him, which resulted in the recruitment of hundreds of internal guards.
Troops and police. If they had not identified themselves in time, there might have been a firefight.
In a city like Moscow, once a firefight occurs, the consequences will be very serious. At that time, not only will the commander of the team run away, but he himself may also be punished.
After thinking about this, Sokov replied with a blushing face: "I remember that if a similar incident occurs in the future, I will seek help from the nearby police or patrol team."
Lunev didn't say much about this matter. After chatting for a while, he suddenly asked: "Misha, I heard that after you left the hospital, you moved to the courtyard on Lenin Street."
"You know this place too?"
"I know, of course I know." Lunev nodded and said: "Many celebrities lived in that courtyard, such as Marshal Budyonny, Marshal Voroshilov, Marshal Timoshenko and General Meretskov.
They all used to be residents there.”
When Sokov heard that the characters Lunev mentioned were all big bosses in the military, he couldn't help but sigh inwardly, feeling that his superiors might have further considerations in arranging for him to live here.
He was about to tell Runev that his new residence was arranged by Yakov, but the other party asked him first: "Misha, do you know who arranged your residence?"
If the other party had asked this before, Sokov would have said without hesitation that it was Yakov who arranged it. But since Lunev asked that, the person who arranged the accommodation for him was definitely much higher than Yakov.
Husband. Thinking of this, he asked tentatively: "Lunev, do you know who helped me arrange a place to live?"
"Of course I know." Although Luniev knew that Sokov could not see his expression, he still nodded instinctively and replied: "Your residence was arranged by Comrade Beria."
"Comrade Beria arranged it?" Sokov couldn't help but be a little confused when he heard what Runev said. He thought to himself that he and Beria had never met, how could the other party be so kind and arrange such a high-level residence for him?
?"Lunev, do you know the reason why he did this?"
"Misha, based on my understanding of him." Lunev said carefully: "I'm afraid he is also acting under orders."
"He is also acting under orders?!" Sokov asked with some confusion: "Whose order is it?" As soon as the words came out, Sokov thought of the answer. The only person who can make Beria obey orders is other than
Except for the Supreme Commander himself, there will be no one else: "Lunev, could it be...?"
Before Sokov could say the name, Lunev rushed to say: "Yes, that's him. This should be your reward. After all, you have made great achievements on the battlefield, and this can surpass you."
There are not many people there.”
"Lunev," Sokov still valued Lunev, a comrade who had been in the same trench. After waiting for the other person's words to come to an end, he took the initiative and said: "If you have time, you can come to my home.
Come as a guest, Asiya and I welcome you."
The invitation sent by Sokov made Lunev very happy, and he readily agreed: "Okay, I will definitely visit you at your home when I have time."
The two chatted for a few more words. Just when Sokov was about to find a reason to end the call, he suddenly heard Lunev ask: "Misha, have you contacted Marshal Zhukov recently?"
"Yes." Sokov remembered that the reason why he incorporated all the students into his team was because he had received Zhukov's instruction. Although he did not understand the meaning of Lunev's question, he still answered truthfully:
"I called Marshal Zhukov two days ago."
Unexpectedly, Lunev asked: "What did you say on the phone?"
Sokov was stunned and thought to himself: "Why did Lunev ask this?" "Don't I want to integrate some students in the intermediate training class into my own team?" He explained to Lunev: "I gave it to Zhukov.
The marshal called me just for this matter."
"Then how did he reply to you?"
"He was dissatisfied that I only selected thirty students and suggested that I incorporate the entire class into my team."
"Based on what I know about you, you must have followed Marshal Zhukov's instructions and incorporated everyone into your team." Lunev asked: "Am I right?"
"Yes, it is indeed like this. I have integrated everyone into my team." After Sokov answered this question, he asked in confusion: "Lunev, why do you ask this?"
"Misha, let me tell you something confidential." Lunev said cautiously: "Marshal Zhukov may temporarily terminate all work due to physical reasons in a few days."
"Ah, something is wrong with Marshal Zhukov's health?" Sokov couldn't help but become anxious when he heard what Runev said: "What disease does he have?"
"Sickness is just an excuse." Lunev knew everything about Sokov. "It is said that someone complained to the Supreme Commander himself that Marshal Zhukov was responsible for the battles of defending Moscow, defending Stalingrad and liberating Kharkov.
All the victory will be attributed to his own merit. Therefore, it is possible that in the next period of time, Marshal Zhukov will stay in Moscow to recuperate and no longer participate in any combat command."
Lunev's words made an idiom pop up in Sokov's mind: Great contribution! Zhukov's role in the Patriotic War is obvious to all. It can be said that without Zhukov, even the above-mentioned battles could have been won.
, the Soviet army will also pay more heavy losses. Now that the situation has just become favorable to the Soviet army, someone is making small moves behind it, so that Zhukov, who is less than one person and more than ten thousand people, has to temporarily survive in the name of recuperating.
A life of isolation.
"Lunev," Sokov is a kind and righteous man. When he learned that Zhukov was now in trouble, not only would he not add insult to injury, but he was even more concerned about Zhukov's current situation: "Where is Marshal Zhukov now?"
After Lunev gave an address, he asked: "Misha, you don't want to visit Marshal Zhukov, do you?"
"What's wrong?" Sokov asked rhetorically: "You know, Marshal Zhukov is not only my superior, but also my elder. I should visit him both in public and private matters."
Seeing that Sokov wanted to visit Zhukov, Lunev did not stop him. Based on his understanding of Sokov, he understood that once his former partner decided to do something, it would be difficult to persuade him to change his mind. He just reminded him tactfully.
He said: "Misha, aren't you worried that it will affect your future?"
"Lunev, I understand what you mean." Sokov knew that Lunev asked this question because he was worried that he would be implicated, so he said to him: "I am not going to see my superiors, but to see my elders.
I think this way no one will gossip."
Lunev knew that Sokov's father had friendships with many important people today. It made sense for Sokov to regard Zhukov as his elder. After all, in Lunev's understanding, Zhukov had always regarded Sokov
My husband regards me as the younger generation I care about most.
Thinking of this, he reminded Sokov: "Misha, you may have a point. But as your friend, I still think it is necessary to remind you to act with caution to avoid unnecessary trouble."
"Don't worry, Lunev." Sokov thought that it was already the end of January, and in another month at most, Vatutin would be unable to command the troops due to injury. By then, Zhukov could replace him as Ukraine's first military commander.
The commander of the front army. So Sokov said confidently: "I will control the situation well."
Sokov did not want to continue talking about this sensitive topic, but asked Lunev: "Lunev, I wonder when those soldiers of the Weaponry and Equipment Department will receive the medals awarded by you?"
"Misha, we will interrogate the suspect as soon as possible." Lunev assured Sokov: "As soon as tomorrow, as soon as a week, we will award medals to the soldiers of the Weapons and Equipment Department who participated in today's operation.
.”
After getting Lunev's promise, Sokov said with a smile: "Lunev, on behalf of the comrades of the Weapons and Equipment Department, I would like to express my gratitude to you."
After ending the call with Lunev, Sokov asked the operator to connect him to Yakov's office. This time the person who answered the phone was Yakov: "I am Colonel Yakov, where are you?"
"Yasha, it's me." Sokov heard Yakov's voice and said quickly: "I am Sokov."
"It turns out to be Misha." Yakov picked up the note Ignat put on the table and asked Sokov in confusion: "I was just going to ask you, did you ask my deputy Captain Ignat to
What did you do?"
When Sokov heard Yakov's question, he realized that Ignat had not communicated with Yakov at all before he brought his troops to see him. He couldn't help but asked in surprise: "Did Captain Ignat leave with his troops?
Didn’t I say hello to you?”
"How do you say this?" Yakov said with some embarrassment: "You can say hello, or you can say you didn't say hello."
"Yasha, what does this mean?" Yakov's words confused Sokov, and he asked puzzledly: "If you say hello, you say hello, if you don't say hello, you don't say hello. How can you say hello?
, you can also say that you didn’t say hello?”
"It's like this," Yakov realized that he didn't speak clearly, which made Sokov confused. He couldn't help laughing and quickly explained: "When Ignat left, I was reporting to Comrade Ustinov.
Work. He only left me a note saying that he received a call from you and said that he needed my help with something. Since I was not here, he took thirty soldiers from the guard platoon, changed into civilian clothes and rushed to meet him.
You meet up."
Yakov paused for a moment, then asked: "Misha, what happened to you that you actually need to dispatch troops?"
"Captain Ignat and the others haven't gone back yet?"
"Not yet." Yakov said angrily: "If they had come back, I wouldn't still be able to figure out what happened."
Since Ignat and others have not returned to the weapons and equipment department, Sokov must explain to Yakov what happened, lest the other party is still confused: "Yasha, the situation is like this. I
I went for a walk with Asya today and met an officer who acted suspiciously on the road..."
After patiently listening to Sokov's story, Yakov was silent for a long time and then said: "Misha, it is undeniable that your starting point is good, but arbitrarily mobilizing troops from the Weaponry and Equipment Department is a bit unsatisfactory.
It’s done.”
Although Lunev also criticized himself on this matter not long ago, when hearing Yakov say this now, Sokov couldn't help but ask: "Why?"
"Captain Ignat is my deputy. His authority is only to command the security forces to protect the safety of the weapons and equipment department." Yakov explained to Sokov: "Fortunately, you caught someone this time. If you hadn't,
As a human being, Captain Ignat will be punished just for arbitrarily mobilizing troops."
Sokov knew very well in his heart that the punishment Yakov said was definitely not as simple as being scolded by his superiors. It could range from being punished to being dismissed from his post. He quickly said to Yakov: "
Yasha, you are right, this time I did not think carefully and caused you trouble. I promise you that similar things will not happen again in the future."
Yakov was also very concerned about his subordinates. As soon as Sokov finished speaking, he couldn't wait to ask: "Misha, have you contacted Runev? They will not pursue Captain Ignat and the others."
Responsibility?"
"I have already contacted Lunev." Sokov heard the worry in Yakov's tone, and wanted to appease him, so he deliberately said slowly: "I specifically talked to him about this matter."
"How did he say?"
"He said the matter could not be settled so easily."
Yakov was so frightened by Sokov's words that he broke into a cold sweat. He knew very well that being noticed by people from the Ministry of Internal Affairs meant that Ignat was in trouble. After taking a deep breath, he asked seriously
: "Then what does General Runev plan to do with Ignat?"
"It's very simple." Sokov said in a serious tone: "In view of the performance of Captain Ignat and others in today's operation, General Lunev will award them with medals in the near future in recognition of their merits."
Hearing what Sokov said, Yakov almost threw out the microphone in his hand: "Misha, what did you say? Lunev did not hold Captain Ignat accountable and still awarded them medals?"
"Yes, that's exactly the case." Sokov nodded and said: "General Lunev said that tomorrow at the earliest and no more than a week at the latest, he will go to the Weapons and Equipment Department in person to provide information for Igna
Captain Special and others awarded medals."
"Misha, this is really exciting news." Yakov said excitedly: "I will tell Ignat the good news as soon as he comes back."
