After listening to the officer's words, the political worker turned to Sokov and said politely: "Comrade Major, I am the first-level instructor Klochkov. Who are you?"
"I am Major Sokov, the staff officer of the 5th Army Headquarters." After confirming the opponent's identity, Sokov curiously looked at the man in the battle and shouted, "Russia is big, but we have no way to retreat."
——Behind us is Moscow!” The commander of this famous saying said: “I heard that a troop appeared here, so I came here to take a look.”
"So that's it." Klochkov asked curiously: "I wonder what you want to do with our division commander and political commissar?"
"This is the defense area of our 5th Group Army. A strange unit suddenly appeared. Isn't it right to come and find out the situation?" Sokov said here and asked again: "I don't know where to find your division commander Pan."
General Filov and Comrade Political Commissar Egorov?”
Seeing that Sokov could easily call out the names of division commanders and political commissars, Klochkov naturally no longer doubted his identity, but said politely: "Hello, Major Sokov! You are very lucky.
I happen to know where the division commander and political commissar are, and I can take you there to meet them."
The officer next to him, seeing Klochkov agreeing to take Sokov to see the division commander and political commissar, winked at him desperately, worried that if he did so, he would bring danger to Panfilov and the other two. Klochkov
After Chikov saw the officer's look, he said bluntly: "Don't worry, he is one of our own. There is no problem in letting him see the division commander and political commissar."
A few minutes later, Sokov, led by Klochkov, appeared in front of Panfilov and Yegorov.
After listening to Klochkov's introduction, Panfilov, who had a toothbrush beard, asked politely: "Major Sokov, you are anxious to see me. What can I do for you?"
Sokov thought that according to historical records, Panfilov's 316th Infantry Division was responsible for defending the Volokolamsk area, so how could it appear here? With this question, he asked tentatively: "General
Comrade, I want to ask, why are you here?"
"According to the orders from our superiors, we should rush to Mozhaysk and build a solid defense here to resist possible attacks by the Germans." Panfilov glanced at Yegorov and said helplessly: "
But after we walked dozens of kilometers and arrived here, we suddenly received a notice that our garrison location had been changed from Mozhaisk to Volokolamsk. We had no choice but to change our route to the new location.
Defensive zone.”
Sokov learned from historical data that the order Rokossovsky originally received from Zhukov was to accommodate the troops and establish defenses in Mozhaisk. Unexpectedly, he had just returned to his headquarters from the front headquarters.
, received Zhukov’s new order to adjust the defensive zone of the 16th Army to Volokolamsk. In desperation, Rokossovsky, whose foothold was not stable, could only bring his own headquarters and militia
The troops of the 18th Division moved towards Volokolamsk.
Judging from the situation of Panfilov's division, the initial order they received must have been to garrison in Mozhaysk. Unexpectedly, as soon as they arrived at the defense area, they received an order to change the defense area, and they could only continue northward to Voloko.
A new line of defense is built in the Ramsk area.
A bold idea suddenly came to Sokov's mind at this moment. If Panfilov's division was left behind, the troops of the 5th Army would be able to stay in the Mozhaysk area for a longer period of time. As long as they were not prematurely defeated by the Germans,
Just retreat, then the flanks of the 16th Army will not be exposed to the enemy, and Rokossovsky will not consider withdrawing his troops to the Istria Reservoir area, thus causing a conflict with Zhukov.
Thinking of this, he tentatively asked Panfilov: "Comrade General, the enemy has launched an attack on the Borodino area, and many troops of the 5th Army have not yet arrived. It is very difficult to stop the enemy. You
Let’s see, can the 316th Division stay in the Mozhaysk area and assist us in our defense?”
Regarding Sokov's proposal, Panfilov rejected it without hesitation: "I'm sorry, Comrade Major, the order our division received is to be integrated into General Rokossovsky's 16th Army in Volo.
Establish defense in the Kolamsk area. You know, an order is an order. Since we have received orders from our superiors, we can only obey them unconditionally. I'm sorry, I can't agree to your proposal. If you really want to stay in Mozai
If you are in the Sk area, it means disobedience."
Sokov didn't have much hope in retaining Division Panfilov. Now seeing that the other party refused so simply, he couldn't persuade him anymore. He could only say with a wry smile: "If that's the case,
That’s such a shame.”
After speaking, Sokov raised his hand and saluted the two of them, and said politely: "Then I won't delay you and continue on your way. I wish you good luck!"
Facing Sokov's leaving figure, Panfilov asked Yegorov: "Comrade Political Commissar, tell me, is it the commander of the 5th Army's intention that Major Sokov asked us to stay, or is it his personal wish?"
mean?"
"It's hard to say." Yegorov shook his head and said: "I heard that the commander of the reestablished 5th Army was still General Potapov. You know, when the war broke out, the commander of the 16th Army Rokoso
General Vski is still a military commander under General Potapov. If he really wants to keep our army, he only needs to say hello to his superiors. There is no need to send a small staff officer to test it.
us."
"So, this is the staff officer's own initiative?"
"I think this possibility is very high." Yegorov suggested to Panfilov: "After we arrive in Volokolamsk, we should report this matter to the commander."
"Yes, it should be reported." Panfilov said: "If we don't report this matter, if one day in the future, General Rokossovsky knows about it, he will definitely be blamed for concealing it.
things and have bad thoughts about us.”
Sokov didn't know what Panfilov and Egorov said after he left. He just wanted to go back to see Porosukhin as soon as possible and explain to the other party what he knew about the situation.
When he returned to the division headquarters, Porosukhin saw him at a glance, and immediately came over and asked with concern: "Major Sokov, you are back!"
"Well, I'm back."
"Have you figured out the origin of that army?"
"It's clear." Sokov nodded, and before Porosukhin asked again, he took the initiative and said: "The troops that suddenly appeared in your defense area are the 316th Infantry Division from Central Asia. They are being ordered to rush there.
Volokolamsk region and prepare to build new defenses there."
After hearing this, Porosukhin couldn't help but asked in surprise: "Comrade Major, I don't understand. Volokolamsk is an important transportation hub, and both railway and road transportation are very developed. If this army from Central Asia
The troops are to defend Volokolamsk, why don’t they just drive to the area directly, but they have to pass through our defense zone?”
Regarding Porosukhin's question, Sokov explained to him: "Comrade division commander, the situation is like this. According to the original order they received, they rushed to Mozhaisk to build a defense line, so they set up a defense line not far from here.
They got off the train. Unexpectedly, after getting off the train, they received a new order saying that their defense zone had been changed to Volokolamsk, so they had to change their route and go north to the new defense zone."
"How could this happen?" As soon as Sokov finished speaking, the chief of staff raised his own question: "Since the defensive zone designated by their superiors is Mozhaysk, how could it be inexplicably changed to Volokolamsk?
What? That doesn’t make sense at all.”
"Comrade Chief of Staff," Sokov saw that not only the Chief of Staff expressed different views on this matter, but also Porosukhin also had doubts on his face, so he explained to the two of them: "You don't know something, General Zhukov
Not long ago he served as the new commander of the Western Front.
After taking office, he did two things. First, he appointed the former commander of the front army, General Konev, as his deputy to go to the Kalinin area to command the troops there; second, he appointed the commander of the 16th Army Rokosov.
General Ski, build defenses in Mozhaysk..."
The chief of staff interjected: "But the troops building defenses in Mozhaysk now are our 5th Army..."
Before he could finish speaking, Porosukhin raised his hand to stop him: "Let Major Sokov continue."
Sokov continued: "After receiving the order, General Rokossovsky immediately returned to Mozhaysk, preparing to build a new defensive zone here with the troops in his hands. Unexpectedly, he had just returned to the headquarters
, received a new order from Zhukov to adjust the defensive zone of the 16th Army from Mozhaysk to Volokolamsk."
"Major Sokov, where did you get this information?" Porosukhin asked.
"Comrade Division Commander," Sokov naturally would not tell Porosukhin that he had seen it from historical data, but instead used his status as a liaison officer to tell the story: "Don't forget, I am a liaison officer from the group army commander.
It’s not a big deal if I know some inside information.”
Sokov's far-fetched explanation really frightened Porosukhin and the chief of staff. They really thought that everything Sokov just said was heard in the headquarters.
After a few people chatted for a while, the phone on the table rang.
The chief of staff picked up the phone and listened, then handed the phone to Porosukhin: "Comrade division commander, your call is from the commander."
"Hello, Comrade Commander!" Poluo Suxin took the phone and asked politely against his ear: "Do you have any instructions?"
"Colonel Porosukhin, I congratulate you."
"Congratulate me?" Porosukhin was stunned by Potapov's words, and he asked in confusion: "What can I congratulate for?"
"I just received a call from the Front Army Headquarters. There is a telegram related to you." Potapov on the other end of the phone said with a smile: "Your wife gave birth to you on October 3.
A son named Anatole. Because your troops have been marching, I hummed a song and delayed telling you the good news until now."
Hearing that his wife had given birth to a son for him, Polo Suxin had an expression of ecstasy on his face: "Comrade Commander, is everything you said true? My wife has really given birth to another son for me?"
"
"Of course it is true." Potapov replied: "After I repeatedly verified that the news was correct, I called you to congratulate you on the birth of your son."
"Thank you, Comrade Commander, for the good news you brought me."
"Colonel Porosukhin, I hope you can achieve more meritorious deeds in the upcoming battle, so that when your son grows up and mentions you in front of others, he can proudly tell others that his father commanded
The troops severely attacked the German invaders in the Borodino area and defended our great motherland."
"Yes, Comrade Commander, I will definitely lead the troops to block the German attack and achieve immortal achievements."
After putting down the phone, the chief of staff next to him immediately asked impatiently: "Comrade division commander, your wife has given birth to a second son for you. Is this news true?"
"Of course it's true." Poluo Suxin nodded, his face full of unconcealable joy: "The commander told me that because the troops have been marching, the news has been delayed until now."
"Comrade Commander," Sokov waited for Polosukhin to finish his words, walked up to him, stretched out his hand to him, and said in a friendly tone: "Please accept my sincere congratulations on the birth of your son!"
Porosukhin shook hands with Sokov and said gratefully: "Thank you, thank you!"
After learning that their division commander was pregnant with a son, the surrounding staff officers also came over to express their congratulations. Boluo Suxin expressed his gratitude to everyone one by one.
After all the congratulatory staff officers dispersed, the chief of staff asked tentatively: "Comrade division commander, you are blessed with a baby boy. This is a great and happy event. How about we have a drink?"
Regarding the proposal of the Chief of Staff, Porosukhin decisively chose to refuse: "No, Comrade Chief of Staff, although I also want to celebrate the birth of my son. But now we are at the forefront, and the war is about to break out. As a troop
The commander must remain absolutely sober. Therefore, it is better to drink this wine after we have driven away the Germans."
"Okay then." Since Porosukhin had already said that, the chief of staff couldn't say anything else and could only nod his head: "We'll drink after we beat the Germans away."
"Comrade Chief of Staff," Porosukhin quickly shifted his attention from the birth of his son to the current war: "The Germans may launch an attack on us at any time. You should immediately notify the troops below that after dark,
We must be more vigilant to avoid being attacked by German troops."
"That's OK." The chief of staff nodded and said, "I will inform all units to change the single post at night to double post to strengthen nighttime security work."
"No, Comrade Chief of Staff, just two posts is not enough." Sokov quickly put forward his opinion: "I think under the current circumstances, it is not enough to just adjust the sentries on duty at night to double posts.
.Squad posts should be sent out, and the strongest squads should be sent out, so that even if there is an enemy sneak attack at night, they can respond in time and buy precious time for the troops to respond."