Stalin arrived very quickly. He took a special plane and flew directly to the military airport closest to the Officers' Club. Then he got into the car that had been prepared at the airport and went straight to the Officers' Club.
Only two hours later, Stalin was sitting in front of Xu Rui.
Without any unnecessary nonsense, Stalin said straight to the point: "Comrade Xu Rui, you must already know about the situation in Vyborg, right?"
Xu Rui nodded and said: "Yes, Comrade Timoshenko has already said that the situation does not seem optimistic."
"No, no, no, it's not that it seems pessimistic, but it's very pessimistic! It's simply terrible!" Stalin waved his hand and continued, "I have repeatedly consulted Comrade Voroshilov and Comrade Budyonny, and even
Even Comrade Timoshenko sent a special telegram to inquire, and they all agreed that if a miracle did not occur, the fall of Vyborg would be inevitable."
Xu Rui just shrugged when he heard this. To be honest, he had already expected this situation as early as when he decided not to tell Timoshenko about his speculation.
How could the Germans' blitzkrieg be just a joke?
Stalin added: "Comrade Xu Rui, you should also understand what the loss of Vyborg will mean, right?"
"I know a thing or two." Xu Rui said, "If Vyborg falls, it will not only mean that the massive military supplies stored in Vyborg will disappear, but it will also mean that the main force of the Northwest Front gathered near Helsinki will become alone. They
Logistics support channels will be completely cut off."
Stalin said: "Then the prospects of the Northwest Front are worrying, right?"
When Xu Rui heard this, he just shrugged again. To tell the truth, with the fall of Vyborg, the prospects of the Northwest Front were not worrying, but very bad. One mistake could lead to the complete destruction of the entire army.
Stalin habitually took out his pipe, and the accompanying secretary quickly stepped forward to fill it with tobacco.
Taking a deep breath of cigarette, feeling the pungency of the thick smoke rolling in his lungs, Stalin's restless mood finally calmed down a little, and he said: "Comrade Xu Rui, I have heard about some of your stories on the battlefield in China.
You seem to be very good at creating miracles, and your performance has been obvious to all since you came to the Soviet Union."
Xu Rui still kept a smile on his face, but he was sneering in his heart, and he was about to get to the point.
For Stalin, Xu Rui can't say he has any bad feelings, but he definitely can't say he has a good impression.
After a pause, Stalin continued: "Objectively speaking, in the second phase of the war against Finland, without your suggestions and the coordination of the Wolf Fang Brigade, even if the Northwest Front Army could win, the final price it would have to pay would be much greater.
, From this perspective, Comrade Xu Rui, you have actually created a miracle on the battlefield."
Xu Rui waved his hand and said: "Comrade Stalin, you have thanked me."
"No, no, no, no, I haven't won any awards, not at all." Stalin removed the pipe from his mouth, waved it, and continued, "I have to admit, Comrade Xu Rui, you are really good at creating miracles, so this time,
I firmly believe that you can still create miracles, and you must have a way to defend Vyborg, right?"
"Hold Vyborg?" Xu Rui was slightly surprised.
Both Stalin and Timoshenko only wanted to hold Vyborg.
It seems that the strategic thinking of the Soviets is really not as rigid as usual. At this time, they are still dreaming about reversing the situation of the Northwest Front by holding Vyborg. This is simply asking for fish in the woodwork! Without groundbreaking strategic thinking, not only
If Vyborg cannot be defended, the Northwestern Front Army may also be doomed.
Stalin misunderstood, thinking that Xu Rui was going to raise the price, and immediately said: "Comrade Xu Rui, as long as you can find a way to hold Vyborg, no matter what conditions you offer, the Soviet Union can consider it, for example
Purchase Baotou tea and industrial products at more favorable prices."
After a pause, Stalin added: "It is not impossible to consider directly assisting the Eighth Route Army with a full set of Soviet weapons and equipment for three to five divisions."
In order to keep Vyborg and save the main force of the Northwest Front, Stalin could not care so much.
Directly assisting the Eighth Route Army with a complete set of equipment for three to five divisions will certainly arouse strong dissatisfaction from the National Government, but compared with the security of the Northwest Front Army, the dissatisfaction of the National Government is nothing at all. After all, once the Northwest Front Army is in
Helsinki was completely annihilated by the coalition forces, and the subsequent chain reaction was really terrible.
And if it offends the National Government, it is nothing more than a few words of protest, which is nothing at all.
Xu Rui rolled his eyes after hearing this, wondering what you were doing earlier? If you could have been so generous from the beginning, I actually wouldn’t mind revealing to you the conclusion that the Ruifen coalition might launch a blitzkrieg. It’s ridiculous that you didn’t do that in the first place.
They are willing to give us some benefits, but also want to detain our Langya Brigade in the Soviet Union.
If this were not the case, I would not deliberately plot to trick you.
But now, it is too late to say anything. Let alone the equipment of three to five divisions, it is useless even if you promise to provide our Eighth Route Army with a complete set of equipment for fifty divisions.
"Comrade Xu Rui, what do you think?" Stalin looked at Xu Rui eagerly. Seeing that Xu Rui remained silent, he gritted his teeth and said, "If you feel that the conditions are not suitable, you can still discuss and increase the amount of aid equipment.
Up to ten divisions is not impossible to consider, but such a large amount of assistance must be approved by the Supreme Soviet Congress, so there may be some delay in time, but the equipment for five divisions or less will be in place immediately.
"
To be honest, Stalin is very interesting, but there is really no way to get these equipment.
Because Viborg cannot be defended no matter what, even if Xu Rui parachute to Viborg with the Langya Brigade now, the final result cannot be changed. The reason why Xu Rui decided to take the Langya Brigade to Viborg before was just for show.
, I just don’t want to tell you the truth. Xu Rui has never thought about holding Vyborg by himself.
The three major elements of blitzkrieg are: first, concealment, second, rapid forward assault, and third, concentrated use of troops and weapons!
Due to the carelessness of the Soviet Red Army and the organizational ability of the Germans, it was not discovered until the heavy troop group of the Ryfen Allied Forces appeared fifty miles northwest of Vyborg. At this time, it was already too late to react, because at this time the Ryfen Allied Forces
Most of the troops and weapons have already been concentrated near Vyborg.
At this time, the Ryfen Allied Forces in Vyborg not only had an absolute advantage in strength and weapons, but also had the organization and command of the German Army Corps. What's more terrible is that the Soviet troops who stayed in Vyborg not only lacked ideological preparation
, there is even less preparation at the actual combat level, and the fortifications have not been built. How can we fight this battle?
Therefore, let alone Xu Rui, it would be of no use even if the gods went there.
At that moment, Xu Rui sighed softly, shook his head and said: "Comrade Stalin, Vyborg cannot be defended no matter what. Vyborg will definitely fall by tomorrow evening at the latest! This is irreversible."
When Stalin heard this, his face froze suddenly. He did not expect that after he had spoken so painstakingly for a long time, in the end he only received a light sentence from Xu Rui, saying that Vyborg could not hold on no matter what.
Stalin's face instantly darkened.
Xu Rui didn't panic and just looked at Stalin calmly.
There is poetry and calligraphy in the abdomen, which is a scholar, and a chest with courage and strength, this is a warrior!
As a military king who has traveled through time in the 21st century, Xu Rui is not only good at special operations, but also has extraordinary commanding attainments, so no matter what kind of reaction Stalin makes, he will not be afraid. Even if Stalin turns against him now, Xu Rui
Rui was not worried either, he just wanted to return to China across more than 10,000 miles of forests, seas and snowfields.
In fact, Stalin may not have the guts to rebel. The Soviet Union is currently in a very bad situation. The Far Eastern Front Army is besieged by the Japanese Kwantung Army and is in a difficult situation. Now the Northwest Front Army is about to be surrounded by the Swedish-Finnish Allied Forces. Both directions have suffered serious setbacks.
, and is facing the deadly threat from Germany. Falling out with China at this time is definitely not a wise move.
What's more, given the relationship between the Soviet Communist Party and the Chinese Communist Party, even if there was a small conflict, they would never fall out.
After a long while, Stalin finally broke free from his depression and said very depressedly: "Comrade Xu Rui, is there really nothing we can do?"
The heat was almost over, and Xu Ruicai said: "I'm afraid there is really nothing we can do in Viborg, but if we just want to resolve the danger faced by the Northwest Front Army, there is still a way."
After Stalin heard this, he was stunned for a moment, and then a flush appeared on his face.
Stalin acted like this partly because he was excited and partly because he was angry.
Needless to say, he was excited. His purpose in wanting to hold Vyborg was to rescue the main force of the Northwest Front. As long as he could rescue the main force of the Northwest Front, what did it matter if Vyborg couldn't be held? Stalin was angry because of Xu Rui
There is obviously a remedy, but you deliberately only say half a sentence to tease him?
However, Stalin quickly calmed down his emotions and said: "Comrade Xu Rui, is there really a way?"
"Yes." Xu Rui nodded and said with certainty, "I can't say I'm absolutely sure, but I'm still 70% or 80% sure."
Seventy-eight points of confidence, which is almost the same as ten points! Seeing that Xu Rui said so confidently, Stalin suddenly became calm. For some reason, he had an inexplicable confidence in Xu Rui!
At that moment, Stalin asked again: "Okay, tell me quickly."
Xu Rui chuckled and interrupted: "Um, Comrade Stalin, what you just said..."
Stalin laughed dumbly and said: "Okay, okay, the complete equipment of the five divisions, including the standard artillery regiment of each infantry division, don't worry, my words will definitely count, and I will give it to you."
Xu Rui rubbed his hands and said awkwardly: "Also, um, Comrade Zhukov is too stingy. He is only willing to give our Chahar Independent Regiment a bullet production line. Comrade Stalin, look..."
