Yang Mingzhi randomly asked a charioteer and learned that this man was over fifty years old, and his life experience was also a legend.
It turns out that more than 20 years ago, when the Polish intervention forces intervened in the Soviet-Russian Civil War, this old man joined the Red Army and became a cavalryman. Now he is moving north from a village in the north of Kiev, dragging his family with him.
He escaped into the swamp and was discovered by patrolling militiamen. Because he was good at riding, he was sent to Black Earth Village after being examined.
"Twenty years ago, you were a cavalryman! I really can't tell! But since you are a cavalryman, you should know how to take care of horses and drive a carriage."
"Commander, you are right. It's a pity that I am old, otherwise many Germans will die under my saber."
"Haha! You are not old now, but you are no longer fit to ride a horse and chop off the enemy's head! In this way, you drive a carriage and carry a large amount of our army's baggage to participate in this battle, and you will be responsible for the logistics of the army.
When the soldiers on the front line destroy an enemy, you also get half of the credit, and I feel reassured that you are the logistics force."
"Thanks for your respect, I will do a good job."
Yang Mingzhi nodded, called Little Warmansky over again, and said with satisfaction: "It seems that the people standing in front of me are all old soldiers! At least they have been on the battlefield, and they will definitely not be afraid when facing new battlefields.
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"Uh...Commander! Only some of them are veterans, and many of them just know how to take care of horses."
"ah?!"
"That's the fact!" Womansky Jr. quickly explained, "You didn't tell us in your order that all charioteers and breeders with military experience should be dispatched!"
"It's really bad. If these people were all veteran soldiers, I really don't have anything to worry about. It's too late now! Anyway, I just hope they can drive a carriage to transport supplies to the front line and won't ask for too much."
Hearing these words, Warmansky suddenly realized that his opportunity had come. He immediately interrupted and continued to explain: "Commander, in fact, after our cavalry battalion suffered serious losses in the last battle, its strength decreased within a month.
A massive improvement! We have added a large number of new cavalry soldiers, and the combat strength of the cavalry battalion has reached 800 people!"
Regarding the cavalry battalion, Yang Mingzhi and others had read the report. It happened that the battalion commander was here. After his reminder, Yang Mingzhi immediately asked: "I remember that the total number of residents in Heitu Village did not exceed
Ten thousand people, including a large number of women, and a small number of young men. They have also been incorporated into the militia and even the regular army! There are over a thousand horses in Black Earth Village, but where did you find eight hundred
So many riders?!"
Little Warmansky laughed and pointed at the veteran soldier who was just questioned by Yang Mingzhi: "This comrade is a standard case! A large number of soldiers in the cavalry battalion were cavalry twenty years ago. They are
Veterans. Although many of them are older, they still very much want to defend the country. Because they stood up to defend the new Soviet motherland twenty years ago. Times have changed, but their will has never changed!"
"I see!"
Hearing his explanation, Yang Mingzhi was quite shocked and moved in his heart. He couldn't help but sigh: "Alas! Veterans will never die, they will only wither away. Although they are older, they still have their own glory.
, when the horn of charge sounds, when the country is in need, when the mission of defending the country calls, veterans will still rush to the battlefield without hesitation."
Yang Mingzhi raised his voice, and his emotion was also moved by many veteran soldiers present. These words went straight to their hearts, and also caused many young soldiers watching to talk about it.
Warmansky Jr. whispered: "Commander, I think I should relay what you said to my uncle. He is also a veteran. Unfortunately, he has a heavy burden on his shoulders and cannot join his former comrades.
Twenty years later, I will go to the battlefield with a spear again!"
"Yes! To die in battle on the road to charge is indeed a worthy destination for a soldier."
The commander seemed to be lost in self-reflection. Womansky Jr. took advantage of the victory and suddenly suggested: "Commander, I learned that in this battle, the main force of our army will intercept and kill the enemy's reinforcements! Since you have feelings for the veteran cavalry soldiers,
Jia, I think it is necessary for you to send them to perform the mission, after all, you said, they are immortal!"
"Ah?" Yang Mingzhi was shocked, "You have told me so much, but you just hope that your cavalry battalion can also go to the battlefield?!"
"of course."
"Haha, your words are really blunt."
Does Yang Mingzhi hope that the cavalry battalion will participate in the war? He does not hope. Not only does the commander himself have an attitude of not wanting it, but Yevlov and Fomin present also have the same attitude.
Yang Mingzhi rejected it on the spot.
"Why?" Warmansky Jr. asked urgently: "Twenty years ago they defended the country. Do you really think that just twenty years later, they are too old to bear arms?"
"I never said that! Don't be anxious. According to the battle plan set by the headquarters, this battle is mainly for infantry! And the combat environment is also forested and not suitable for cavalry at all! Besides, don't you
Do you think the cavalry’s target is too big and can easily be intercepted by enemy machine gun fire?”
"Yes! Yes! I know these are the shortcomings of modern cavalry! We all know these, and so does the enemy. Just like the last battle, our sudden appearance meant that we reached the enemy's artillery position in a very short time.
In the middle, the group of Romanians were killed so that they had no time to prepare. Didn’t you also have a positive comment on this? Can’t we repeat that kind of success again?”
When he asked, Yang Mingzhi had to re-examine this cavalry battalion with expanded strength. To be honest, he never intended to regard the cavalry battalion as the main force, and it was even established at the strong request of Salinchkin.
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After all, in the Soviet military system, some generals highly praised cavalry, especially Marshal Budyonny who discussed the role of cavalry in nuclear war.
At this time, Yevlov put his face next to Yang Mingzhi's ear: "Berekov, I think we should no longer refuse them now! Salinchkin may have known about this, and that person
I will definitely support the cavalry battalion to go into battle. Will you support it or not? Now that I think about it, letting the cavalry go into battle can be the icing on the cake. Maybe they can even create a surprise attack!"
In fact, after listening to Womansky Jr.'s rebuttal, Yang Mingzhi's attitude quickly changed. However, it was Yevlov who mentioned the key figure - Salinchkin.
Shouldn't there be some flexibility at this point?
Yang Mingzhi stamped his feet and said seriously: "Okay! Maybe the cavalry battalion can create a successful surprise attack again. Comrade Womansky, listen to the order!"
Little Warmansky was ecstatic in his heart, and he was still standing upright.
"Order, all officers and soldiers of the cavalry battalion to participate in the battle as the second echelon of the operation. Now, your unit will immediately prepare for combat and arrive at Homnich Military Station before the morning of June 22, where you and the officers and soldiers of the second echelon will wait for command.
The further combat order from the Ministry. Do you understand it?"
"I understand!"
"It's up to you whether you can create a new victory. Of course, if it causes serious casualties, you, the battalion commander, will be responsible for it!"
After hearing this, Womansky Jr. also made a passionate statement: "Don't worry, if you don't succeed, you will be benevolent!"