Chapter 1299 The paratrooper brigade can move freely
Tepunov wanted to know how many people there were in this group of guerrillas, and the squad leader's answer really surprised him.
"I can't believe that you have more than 400 people hiding in the swamp not far away! You are right under the enemy's nose, and you can still assemble such a large team, which makes me happy."
"Really?" Ivaniko said with a bitter smile: "We are indeed four hundred people, but there are only more than sixty people who can really fight."
"What?! That's all?"
"Yes! Although we have a large number of people, we are very short of young people. You should be very aware of the emergency conscription that started in April last year. We are Ukrainians, and all the young people in the village have joined the army. Men like me are in their thirties.
It is not within the scope of conscription. At this point, people like me can still fight against the enemy.
Among the four hundred people who survived, many are old people, children, and women. However, there are two biggest reasons that restrict our combat effectiveness: we lack food and we also seriously lack weapons!"
"You lack weapons? Didn't you blow up all the railways!"
In this regard, Ivaniko explained again.
"I can't believe you still have the guts to go to Loyev City to steal arms?!" Tepunov suddenly became excited.
"It's absolutely true, so it's natural that the enemy is surrounded by you and beaten hard, with basically no power to fight back. But it's easy for them to attack us who lack weapons.
We are so hungry! We lack fishing tools, and the potato yield is extremely low! We stole explosives to attack enemy trains, just for food."
"Now that you have completed the mission of attacking the train, you have won. Your face looks a little ugly. What's the matter? You have seized so much flour, and you are still depressed."
Ivaniko nodded, and now he became bolder: "Comrade Brigadier, you see, it's been the second day since your soldiers detained me and my people. I was indeed in your military camp.
We have enough to eat. However, there are still 400 Soviet compatriots who are struggling on the line of life and death. If you have no special circumstances, I really hope that you can carry a few bags of flour and deliver them to the camp in the swamp, so that no one will starve to death again.
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Tepunov had just arrived, and he had never considered this kind of problem. Since the team leader raised it, it must be solved.
Furthermore, the squad leader had revealed a lot of military value in a few words. With just some analysis, Tepunov thought he should report to his superiors and apply for emergency troop deployment.
He asked Ivaniko to sit down and talk, and he also sat cross-legged.
He patted Ivaniko on the shoulder, as if he was a brother-in-law.
"Comrade! You and your people should really go back carrying a lot of flour! Not only that, we roasted some potatoes in a surprise attack, and you take these back so that others can be saved.
As a soldier, I not only have to support you, but also help you. Now please tell me, how did you get to your current location through the Sori River?"
"It came from the flowing water." Ivaniko said calmly, but the brigade commander stood up in surprise, which surprised him.
Tepunov said excitedly: "If we do this, I will immediately organize people to follow you to the swamp, and you and your people will lead the way. What do you think?"
"That's great! I couldn't ask for it more."
"Then don't delay, let's set off quickly!"
Tepunov's sudden decision made the deputy brigade commander and brigade political commissar very nervous.
Especially the brigade political commissar Zalaski, who came over to directly reiterate the commander's decision, but Tepunov decided to take a risk this time.
"Dear Zalasky, you don't have to stop me on this matter. Our guerrilla captain said that the journey will not be very far. He will lead the way for me. We have to transport food in and save our compatriots who are about to starve to death. Before I
During my time away, the deputy brigade commander took over my job."
Zalasky asked on the spot: "Do you still have to go?"
"Shouldn't it be right? Think about it, our paratrooper brigade saved 400 Soviet citizens. Isn't this a great achievement? There will be no fighting tonight, but everyone from the commander to the grassroots soldiers believes that a war is inevitable!
There are actually hundreds of civilians in the small swamp to the north of us. Let the civilians stay on the battlefield. I can't just sit and watch them die! It's already like this, do you still want to stop me?"
This rose to a moral level, and Zalaski immediately retorted: "Of course I hope they all survive, but you have to at least inform the commander about this! It's not too late for you to report it now. Your reasons are very good, but if you act without authorization, you will
If something goes wrong, you will be punished. You left the defense area without the commander's order. I can only abide by my duties and report it to the Ministry of Internal Affairs."
"You..." Tepunov was at a loss for words. He followed Yang Mingzhi for more than two months. He learned a lot about guerrilla warfare and also understood the so-called principle of "the general will not accept his life." This man of his
Generals and commanders never engage in dogmatism when commanding a war. The combat process must be very flexible and the results must be perfect.
Tepunov knew that as long as he could convince the commander, he would not only be able to break away from the current defense line tonight, but even the defense line would have to be moved!
It doesn't really get dark until after 9pm local time.
Yang Mingzhi's dinner was just a few potatoes. He had no intention of eating anything higher-end. A few potatoes were enough to satisfy his hunger. His mind was entirely on the Loyev battlefield in the distance, commanding the troops through radio remote control and displaying the large map in the command room.
above, constantly correcting the position of the wooden block symbolizing the army.
The paratrooper brigade began to build a defensive line after arriving at their destination, and then they routinely sent some telegrams reporting their current situation.
Yang Mingzhi put the empty wooden plate aside, wiped the corners of his mouth, and looked at the map again.
At this time, the female communications soldier hurried over. She did not hold the message, but called in a clear voice: "Comrade Commander! This is the parachute brigade. The brigade commander has urgent military matters to discuss with you!"
"Haha! It seems that the enemy has appeared from the Sori River?" Yang Mingzhi frowned excitedly, and Yevlov and Fuming, who were also concerned about the battle, came over.
Yang Mingzhi and other senior officers hurried into the communications room. Yang Mingzhi quickly put on his earphones and held the walkie-talkie in his hand. After confirming that it was Tepunov himself on the other side, he asked directly: "Now tell me, has the enemy appeared from your side?"
?I order you not to be merciful and beat you if you find out!"
"No! No! The enemy has not appeared, but there is an important fact that you must not ignore!"
What Tepunov focused on was the fact that there were a large number of civilians in the Deni Praze area.
"What? There are hundreds of civilians? We should rescue them. Your current location is almost destined to be a battlefield in the future. I will not allow even one civilian on the battlefield!"
The commander's loud answer made Tepunov extremely pleased. At one time, he felt that he had to explain the matter to the commander, but now it seems that it is not necessary.
"Comrade Commander, I think so too! I think that on this issue, we should not simply bring the civilians out. They can survive in that swamp for nearly a year, and four hundred people survived after being surrounded and suppressed by the German army.
This fully shows that people can be ambushed there. If it can ambush four hundred people, it will certainly be able to ambush four thousand people!"
"Do you mean to arrange an ambush?" Yang Mingzhi asked tentatively.
"Yes! Comrade Commander, I beg you, I plan to personally lead a battalion deep into the swamp. In addition to taking away the civilians there, I also personally inspect it. I think that if all members of our parachute brigade can be ambushed there, the paratroopers should be
The brigade was deployed there to act as a surprise force."
Hearing this, Yang Mingzhi's body trembled with excitement! Now is the time to test the quality of a general. When Dang Duan continued to be disturbed, Yang Mingzhi did not say anything and simply replied: "You should leave at least one battalion to deploy in the current camp.
Let go, other than that, try to use your subjective initiative as much as possible! No matter how risky your decision is, I will not blame you!"