The first day of the meeting finally ended. Yang Mingzhi tried to take a good night's rest, but he was finally interviewed by Salinchkin in a hurry.
The reason for being interviewed by Commissioner Stalin was none other than his deduction of the macroscopic war situation.
"Haha, do we have to keep our talks this secret?"
Sitting in Salinchin's office, Yang Mingzhi felt very uncomfortable. Why? There were only himself and Salinchkin in this wooden room, and the secretary and other staff were all asked to go out.
"Please relax and don't be nervous when you go." Salinchkin smiled, poured a glass of red wine and pushed it to Yang Mingzhi who was doing the work on the other side.
"Wine? You called me here to drink?"
"Of course not. I was very interested in those speeches you gave during the day. It gave me the feeling that you seemed to know the entire process of the war. It seems that if we complete the victory of the Sanchang Battle, the strategic initiative will be in our hands."
"Three?" Yang Mingzhi thought for a moment with his eyes closed. If there were no deviations in the course of history, indeed, as long as the Soviet army won three more major battles, nothing could stop the Soviet army's strategic counterattack.
But he still didn't understand what kind of medicine was sold in this golden gourd of Salinch, so he deliberately said: "Before considering the war situation in the distance, we should do our best first."
"Indeed. You have formulated a strategy for the guerrilla republic for the next twelve months. How do you know that in twelve months, our main force will be able to counterattack to Kiev? But you think this is inevitable, so we will start from now on.
Start preparing. I really want to know why you are so insistent."
"Haha, what is it? What should I say, because the Red Army will counterattack sooner or later, and we must provide convenience for the main counterattack in advance. This is our obligation. As for twelve months later, specifically the winter of 194
, this is the lower limit of the main counterattack in my opinion."
"Well, I am happy to listen to your strategic analysis. One more thing, I think you should understand that I am also obliged to report your analysis of the war situation to Moscow."
"I know."
Yang Mingzhi said that he knew very well, but he was a little uneasy in his heart. The fierce battle in Stalingrad was currently going on, and Moscow was very busy. At this time, some people said that the Soviet army could counterattack Kiev in a year. Who believed it? They
Rather, I believe that at the expense of millions of lives and astronomical amounts of national funds, the Soviet army can replace the German troops in the Don River Basin at a huge cost.
"I know that the leader wants good news. I think I am very lucky, but as a lieutenant general, my words can reach the leader's ears directly."
"Yes, Comrade Berekov, I am honored to tell you that you are indeed the focus of the leader's attention. The leader and other comrades don't want to hear anything similar to slogans that we will definitely win. These are like flattery.
They need strategic analysis. A few months ago, you believed that our army and the German army would definitely fight fiercely around Stalingrad, and your prediction came true.
Your predictions are based on a large amount of analysis and your unique vision. This also includes your achievements in the research and development of new weapons and your ability to command large-scale operations.
How can these achievements of yours not be noticed by leaders?
We need doers and excellent generals, and you are such a mission."
Speaking of not liking flattery, who doesn't like it? Yang Mingzhi felt itchy all over listening to Salinchkin's words.
"I thank you for your praise. Let's implement some practical things. What is your purpose?"
"Nothing." Sarinchkin put his chin in his hands and said with a smile: "We have begun to transmit the summary report on the Gomel battle to Moscow. A large amount of preliminary statistics on the results have been passed on."
Although somewhat rudimentary, Salinchkin was the commander, relying on telegraph codes to transmit the contents of the report to Moscow letter by letter. This was a very time-consuming task. After three hours of transmission, part of the campaign information became urgent.
Documents are sent to several departments.
Among them was Stalin himself.
The contents of the document excited him, because there were more reports that had not yet been delivered, and Stalin had to wait patiently.
At this point, an idea that had already sprouted up should be implemented.
Salinchkin looked at Yang Mingzhi and said solemnly: "The leader has decided on something. I hope you can calm down after hearing it."
"Yes! I'm calm! If you give me a few more medals, I won't hesitate to accept them."
"The medal will be there, Comrade Berekov. But you must go to Moscow in person to receive your honor."
Just like a child is born, just like a war will be won, what should come will always come.
"You mean, I myself want to go to Moscow?"
"Yes. But this matter was only revealed to me by the leader. He asked me to explain it to you. I hope you will be mentally prepared."
Yang Mingzhi, who was sitting, suddenly stood up: "When? Do I really want to evacuate? When? How do I evacuate?"
"You..." Salinchkin was frightened and had to adjust his glasses: "I thought you would be very reluctant to leave! I never thought that you are eager to leave here?"
"How should I put it? You told me before that I might be transferred out of here. Besides, during the retreat, the National Defense Commission also wanted me, a weapons inventor, to continue the retreat with the Sixth Mechanized Army. At that time, I
I refused. The reason at the time was very simple: to avenge the 14,000 sacrifices of our comrades. So we formed a team in the swamp to fight against the Germans. Now we have established a guerrilla republic and we have won a battle.
The comrades took revenge.
By now, my mentality has changed. I am indeed extraordinary. I want to prove my ability and pursue my justice. The red flag will be planted in the Reichstag in Berlin. I want to become a witness to this history. In other words, I
To be a facilitator of history. Not only for the Soviet Union, but also for the Soviet Union's ally China, and all allies.
I want greater honor, so I can't stay in the swamp all the time. I commanded and won the Battle of Gomel, which was a gift when I met the leader Stalin."
"Okay!" Salinchkin stood up excitedly, "For the sake of honor, your desire is more direct and more pragmatic. I was very worried that you would be resistant, and I never thought you wanted all of this."
"So does the superior have any specific arrangements? How should I leave? Penetrate from enemy-occupied areas to the rear in a slow and dangerous way?"
"It should be a plane!" Salinchkin shook his head, "The specific order has not been issued yet. If it is really a plane, we can just find a piece of flat land and build one suddenly. This is not a problem. This is what I want you to come here for.
As for the explanation, I hope you can make plans in advance."
Yang Mingzhi nodded deeply: "Yes. But we still focus on the meeting now, and I also ask you to be mentally prepared. Tomorrow, we will study the issue of military construction. If there is a dispute, please stay calm."
"I will."
...
August 16th, the second day of the meeting.
Yesterday's meeting set the core strategy of the Guerrilla Republic for the next twelve months and passed a decision to build additional transportation lines.
The railway department responded very quickly to the matter of road construction. The professional road builders had already carried a large number of tools and began to go into the wilderness to plan routes.
The meeting continued early in the morning, and after another morning of discussion, the issue of new settlements was also resolved.
Regarding the addition of seven collective farms, this matter has been initially resolved at the previous temporary meeting, so that the Soviet representatives of these newly promoted farms came here for the meeting.
The sites for seven new farms have been determined, and some of the farms are undergoing large-scale infrastructure construction. After some boring work reports from the village leaders, they finally came to the last key issue - naming the farms.
After some discussion all morning, there was still no concrete result. The names of Solnovo and Solivanic have been decided. The names of the other five villages are simply still tentatively named with the current names, that is, from south to south.
Just number five.
The entire morning meeting was so harmonious that it even made some people who had not had a good rest last night feel drowsy.
The most terrifying thing about a so-called meeting is the lengthy report. If there is a contentious debate, even the sleepiest person will have his eyes widened.
The world is always calm before a storm. When Salinchkin announced before the morning adjournment that the army construction issue would be discussed in the afternoon, it was like a weather forecast, announcing that there would be a heavy rain after lunch.
The most important thing for the guerrilla republic is the construction of the army. This is the fundamental issue of defending this last paradise.
Yang Mingzhi has his own opinions on army construction, and is also somewhat dissatisfied with some troops. Similarly, Salinchkin also has his own opinions. Even all the officers participating in the meeting wanted to use this meeting to improve their situation.
Please tell me if you are there.
As soon as the afternoon meeting started, a subtle atmosphere pervaded the entire venue.
In full view of everyone, Yevlov, deputy commander of the group army, walked onto the podium carrying a speech.
This surprised Salinchkin, and he asked Yang Mingzhi, who was sitting next to him: "How...why is it him?"
"The deputy commander is very concerned about army building, and he attaches great importance to this meeting."
"Okay, let me see his unique insights."
Yevlov, he started as a soldier at the grassroots level and was promoted to the position of deputy commander of the group army. Regardless of whether he has the ability to command the group army, he at least has a good understanding of the grassroots level.
There was no red tape. When he took the stage to give a speech, he immediately pointed out the issue of female soldiers.
"We want to restore our military strength. Our strength is not measured purely by the number of armed personnel. Recently we have recruited 6,000 people, 5,000 of whom are female soldiers! However, our 6th Group Army has always been exciting and good at fighting on foot at high speeds.
We are famous for surprise attacks, so our tactical model determines that we need recruits who are good at running, rather than just taking them in with guns.
Since some recruits cry loudly and even pee their pants when they hear the sound of gunshots, some recruits are completely resistant and even being placed in solitary confinement cannot prevent them from deserting.
After these recruits joined the army, I personally observed their recruit training for a period of time.
I think at least half of the 6,000 new recruits will retire. If we don’t want to become a rabble lacking combat effectiveness, we must eliminate the unqualified ones!"
When Yevlov was speaking, Yang Mingzhi deliberately watched the expression of Salinchkin next to him, and saw that the middle-aged man's right hand slowly clenched into a fist.
No! He's angry!
Before Yang Mingzhi could react, Salinchkin stood up suddenly and said sternly: "Those young women, they are all Soviet citizens! Now that the country is in trouble, how can they survive? I have always followed the laws of the country, leader
We are ordered to mobilize some anti-Japanese troops in the occupied areas and expand the guerrilla forces in the occupied areas. There are now 800,000 to 1 million female soldiers in the Red Army. They fly planes and tanks, and directly block attacks in the trenches.
Enemy. Are those women refusing to serve as soldiers just because they are in occupied areas? Are they willing to desert just because they are afraid of the sound of gunfire? For such deserters, simply send them to the mines.
Comrade Berekov, may I ask, what is your opinion?"
"Ah?! Me?" Yang Mingzhi stood up suddenly and quickly comforted him: "Please calm down, Comrade Yevlov is worried about the development of the army, not against you."
"What's your opinion?" Salinchkin continued reluctantly.
"This..." It seemed that he had to make his position clear.
Yang Mingzhi lowered his face, walked up to the podium in front of Yevlov, and said bluntly and loudly: "I support the deputy commander's argument!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the audience was noisy. Those grassroots officers who had received new recruits had a strong resonance with the two commanders.
Yang Mingzhi continued: "When the Red Army recruited young men between the ages of 18 and 28, we are indeed short of human resources, so we continue to lower the recruitment standards. However, the recruitment of female soldiers is still very difficult.
Loose, I am not discriminating. Most women have an instinctive resistance to war. When a war breaks out, their first thought is to leave the war zone with their children.
Many of the female soldiers we have recruited already have children. Of course, if female soldiers die, we can be responsible for taking care of the children, but driving them to the battlefield is also a kind of human tragedy."
At this time, Salinchkin was very angry. He suddenly remembered his conversation with Yang Mingzhi yesterday, especially his promise to "keep calm", and he really calmed down.
"Yes... I know this is cruel, but we have no choice. Every Soviet citizen has the obligation to defend the country. Those women, even those who have children. The enemy will not stop just because they are the mothers of children.
Persecution. They must take up arms unconditionally, and each recruit must overcome his or her own timidity. We can punish some deserters to deter the timid. In extraordinary times, we must use iron and blood means to stabilize the army."
Yang Mingzhi shook his head: "Even in extraordinary times, the army is still an army. We should not let unqualified people join the army. For example, cowards, criminals and people with bad conduct join."
"I object!" Salinchkin continued to emphasize: "In extraordinary times, we must accept as soldiers all those who are willing to fight the invaders."
"However, we must also maintain military discipline. This discipline not only eliminates cowards and deserters, but also eliminates lax military discipline. Unqualified soldiers will only bring disgrace to the army. Do you expect a group of people to be pardoned?
Can prisoners have a very high level of consciousness?"
"As long as they can fight against the invaders, prisoners' participation in the war is atonement. Even if they are puppet soldiers, as long as they are willing to revolt and stand on the side of the people, past crimes will be forgotten, let alone criminals." (To be continued)