Although Karelin and Sokov only knew each other for a few hours, the Order of Lenin worn on Sokov's chest made Karelin realize that he was not a simple person. After all, the Order of Lenin represents the highest honor.
, looking at the whole army, not to mention a small captain, even a colonel, there are very few people who can get it. This is why Karelin wants to recruit him.
But at this moment Sokov chose to refuse without hesitation. Although Karelin felt regretful in his heart, he had no choice but to do so.
After the troops set off, the commander of the first echelon sent people over every half hour to report the situation ahead, showing extra caution.
Regarding the first company commander's approach, Karelin did not feel that the other party was too cautious, but did it just right. You must know that his troops are now responsible for escorting Vlasov. If something goes wrong along the way,
, then there is no chance of death.
"Comrade Captain," when the soldiers sent by the first echelon appeared for the fourth time, Sokov suddenly remembered something and quickly asked Karelin in a low voice: "I wonder if the enemy has dropped anything on your position.
Flyer."
"Of course it's a leaflet they used to persuade our commanders and soldiers to surrender based on the results they achieved."
"Yes." The expression on Karelin's face suddenly became nervous. He turned his head and glanced behind where Vlasov and others were, and then said cautiously: "The enemy initially used airplanes to drop leaflets.
Later, I may have felt that this method was too slow, so I directly used mortars to hit the leaflets. At first, we could still see these leaflets.
Shan, when the military commissar of the group army learned about this incident, he immediately organized political workers to go to the position to collect these leaflets. He also strictly ordered that once enemy leaflets were found on the position, they must report them to the political workers as soon as possible, and they would come and collect them.
Anyone who dares to read or hide these leaflets without permission will be severely punished."
"Ah, are the political workers there so strict?"
"Yes." Karelin nodded and said with a serious expression: "A few veterans were taken away after political workers found a few leaflets hidden on their bodies. Their whereabouts are still unknown. They are probably murderers.
A lot of good luck."
Konstantin, who was walking next to Sokov, happened to hear these words and asked curiously: "Why do those veterans hide leaflets privately?"
Karelin said with a wry smile: "These veterans are very addicted to smoking, and they usually roll the cigarettes they smoke. When I saw the flyers on the ground, I picked up a few and prepared them for rolling cigarettes. Who knew
This became evidence of their guilt."
"Their luck is really bad." Constantine said with emotion.
"By the way, Comrade Captain." Before Sokov got the answer he wanted, he naturally continued to ask: "Have you seen the flyer?"
Karelin knew that it was taboo to peek at the leaflets scattered by the German troops on the battlefield, so he seemed hesitant, not knowing whether to answer Sokov's question.
Sokov saw the other party's worries and said quickly: "Comrade Captain, don't be afraid. The reason why I ask you this question is because I want to understand the current situation."
"The situation is very clear." Karelin said angrily: "The original headquarters of the Southwest Front was annihilated by the Germans during the breakout. The commander, General Kirponos, the chief of staff, Major General Tupikov, and the military commissar
Burmishtenko, all sacrificed."
Sokov naturally knew that the original commander of the Southwest Front Army had basically sacrificed his life. When he heard Karelin say this, his expression on his face did not change. But when the other party said this, he did not continue. He endured
I kept asking: "It's over?!"
His words confused Karelin: "Yeah, that's what the leaflet says."
Sokov couldn't help but frown slightly after hearing this. He remembered that in the relevant information, in addition to the annihilation of the front army headquarters by the Germans, one thing that the Germans were proud of was that Guderian's troops successfully captured
Major General Potapov, commander of the Soviet 5th Army.
But Karelin didn't seem to mention this in his statement just now. According to the Germans' urinary behavior, if they really captured a Soviet army group commander, they wouldn't be bragging about it in newspapers or on the radio.
This matter was even mentioned in the leaflets on Soviet positions.
"Yes, that's all." Karelin asked in confusion: "Don't you think these are enough?"
"No, Comrade Captain." Sokov waved his hand and said, "Didn't they mention the capture of our army's senior commanders?"
Karelin thought for a moment, then shook his head and said: "No, it has never been mentioned."
Sokov began to wonder in his mind, since the leaflet did not mention the capture of senior commanders, Potapov, who was originally captured in the Battle of Kiev, might still be hiding somewhere near Kiev at the moment.
Fall into the hands of the Germans. Previous
During my first time traveling, I had dealt with Potapov. He was not only a person who was easy to get along with, but also had good commanding skills. If there was a chance to find him and avoid his fate of being captured by the Germans, he might be able to conquer the entire Patriotic Kingdom.
In war, it can play a greater role.
At noon, the troops were only the last five kilometers away from Belopoliye. As long as they worked harder, they would definitely reach the Soviet defense area within an hour.
However, due to the long journey, the commanders and soldiers all seemed a little tired. Especially Vlasov, who may have been lacking exercise for a long time and could hardly walk at this moment. He was bent over and holding his knees with both hands.
, moving forward with difficulty.
Seeing this, Sokov hurriedly stepped forward and asked with concern: "Comrade Commander, your current physical condition is no longer suitable for continuing on the road. How about we ask the troops to stop and rest for a while before leaving?"
Vlasov did not reply to Sokov immediately, but looked at Karelin and asked: "Comrade Captain, how far is it from Belopoliye?"
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "Less than five kilometers, Comrade General."
Hearing what Karelin said, Vlasov turned to Sokov and said: "Captain Sokov, you heard it, it's less than five kilometers away from Belopoliye. We need to do more.
We rushed to Belopoliye with all our strength, and after entering our army's defense zone, we can rest as long as we want."
"Okay, I'll continue on my way." Although he said this, Sokov saw that Vlasov really couldn't walk, so he definitely couldn't let him continue walking. He quickly ordered a stretcher.
Let him lie down on it and be carried by four strong warriors.
Regarding Sokov's arrangement, Vlasov did not show any pretense. He lay down directly on the stretcher and calmly let the soldiers carry him and continue on his way.
As he continued on his way, Sokov looked at Vlasov lying on the stretcher and muttered to himself: The reason why Vlasov became a prisoner of the Germans in the Battle of Lyuban was because he was too weak.
Related? You must know that the encirclement laid by the Germans was opened twice, and thousands of commanders and fighters were able to successfully break through. However, Vlasov, as the commander, became a prisoner of the Germans. This is very difficult.
Explain the problem.
But regardless of the reason why Vlasov was captured, Sokov is now eager to leave him and join a new commander. Otherwise, whether he can survive until the end of the war during this time travel will depend on him.
A question mark.
As we were rushing forward, gunshots and explosions suddenly came from the front. It was obvious that some enemy was exchanging fire.
Hearing this voice, Sokov quickly ordered to stop advancing, turned to Karelin and asked: "Comrade Captain, where is the place ahead?"
Karelin thought for a moment and replied: "It's a soap factory."
"What's going on with the gunfire and explosions in front?" Sokov then asked, "Did the first echelon exchange fire with the enemy?"
"It is possible." Karelin nodded and said, "I will immediately send people to the first echelon to find out what is going on."
However, before the people arranged by Karelin set off, the first echelon had already sent people over to report to him: "Comrade Battalion Commander, there are gunshots and explosions from the soap factory ahead. The first company commander asked me to ask you for instructions.
what to do?"
"Have you taken any measures?" Karelin asked.
"No." The soldier said: "The company commander said that we can't take any action before getting your order, so let me come over and ask you for instructions. What should we do next?"
When Sokov heard what the soldier said, he couldn't help but smile and shake his head, thinking that this company commander was simply too incompetent. Since he discovered that there was a battle ahead, the first thing he should do was to command the troops to go into battle and support the bloody battle with the enemy.
Instead, they stayed put and sent people over to ask for instructions before they dared to deploy their troops.
After listening to the soldier's words, Karelin not only did not get angry, but nodded and said: "The first company commander did the right thing. I will go to the front now to see what happened. After figuring out the situation, I will decide the next step."
How?"
Sokov was completely speechless. He thought it was just the first company commander who was unreliable, but he didn't expect that Karelin, the battalion commander, was also unreliable. At this time, shouldn't he directly order the troops to go into battle and relieve some pressure on the friendly forces? Who?
I knew that he would have to go to the front to observe for himself and figure out what was going on before deciding whether to take the next step.
If Sokov had a higher military rank than Karelin, he would definitely take over the command of the troops without hesitation at this moment. But now, he could only cast a look for help at Vlasov who was sitting on a stretcher.
See if he can say a few words for me.
Vlasov saw Sokov's gaze towards him and immediately guessed his intention. He nodded slowly and then said to Karelin: "Comrade Captain, I have a suggestion."
"Comrade General, please speak!"
Vlasov looked at Sokov: "Although Captain Sokov has not been in the army for a long time, he has a very strong battlefield command level. If you have no objection, I suggest you hand over the army to
If he takes command, he may achieve unexpected results."
After hearing Vlasov's proposal, Karelin hesitated for a moment, and then said: "Okay, Comrade General, I obey your order. From now on, my troops will be under the command of Captain Sokov."
Sokov originally thought that he could only be a spectator, but he did not expect that as soon as Vlasov opened his mouth, Karelin readily agreed to command the troops.
"Comrade Captain, let's go to the front and take a look now." Sokov quickly said to Karelin: "By the way, tell the second and third echelons to speed up their march. Maybe they will be needed in the battle later.
help."
"No problem." Karelin said cheerfully: "I will immediately arrange for someone to notify the troops behind."
Sokov took Konstantin, Chursin, Zub and others, and rushed to the location of the first echelon with Karelin.
On the way, Sokov curiously asked Karelin: "Comrade Captain, I thought you would refuse General Vlasov's order."
"How is this possible?" Karelin said with a smile: "He is a senior commander, and I can only obey the orders he gives. More importantly," Karelin pointed at Sokov's chest.
Medal of Lenin, "I think people who can win this kind of medal must be quite extraordinary. I just want to use this battle to see what your real level is."
Come to the area where the first echelon is located.
The first company commander came forward and raised his hand to salute Karelin: "Comrade battalion commander, you are here!"
Unexpectedly, Karelin pointed his hand at Sokov and said to his first company commander: "Captain, from now on, the troops will be under the command of Captain Sokov. If you have anything, just report it to him."
"
Just as the company commander raised his hand to salute Sokov, Sokov stopped him and asked: "First company commander, what measures did you take after you discovered that there was a fight in the soap factory in front?"
"I think the situation is very serious and it is necessary to report it to my superiors immediately." The first company commander replied, "So I immediately sent soldiers to the back to report the matter to the battalion commander."
"Besides reporting to the battalion commander, what else did you do?" After Sokov raised this question, he was worried that the other party would not understand what he meant, so he specifically added: "Did you send personnel to conduct reconnaissance at the soap factory?
?”
"No." The first company commander said with a red face: "I can't take any action without permission from my superiors."
"First Company Commander," Hearing what the First Company Commander said, Sokov suddenly felt angry for no reason. He said with a straight face: "Do you know that every minute on the battlefield is precious. Captain Karelin is
The second echelon is relatively close to you, so there won't be much of a problem. But if the battalion headquarters is more than ten kilometers away from you, by the time you come back from asking for instructions, all the friendly troops fighting the enemy in the soap factory may have been wiped out."
"I'm sorry, I didn't think well."
"I don't want to hear what you said about your apology now." Sokov waved his hand to the first company commander, and then called Zub and Qursin: "Sergeant Zub, you and Qursin choose soldiers from two squads.
, immediately rush to the soap factory to conduct reconnaissance. Once you figure out what happened there, come back and report to me immediately. Do you understand?"
"Understood." Zub and Qursin replied loudly.
"Captain Sokov, I don't understand." Karelin, who was standing silently beside him, suddenly asked: "If you want to carry out a reconnaissance mission, three or five people are enough. Why do you need to bring two squads of soldiers?"
"Comrade Captain." Seeing that Karelin didn't understand, Sokov explained to him: "In addition to performing reconnaissance missions, if they see that the friendly forces in the soap factory cannot support themselves, they also need to provide support. If only three troops are sent,
If five people go there, they will not be able to support the friendly forces in the factory. Maybe their reconnaissance mission has not been completed and all the friendly forces in the factory have been wiped out."
After saying this, Sokov turned to Zub and the other two and said, "You should set off as soon as possible."