At this point, Stalin had to ask a question buried deep in his heart: "Comrade Berekov, after the war is won, won't you be willing to go to China? Where is your hometown? Do you just want to take root in China?"
Belarus?"
For Yang Mingzhi, this was a very sensitive and sharp question. He looked into Stalin's eyes and forced a smile: "Will you allow it? I am now a Soviet citizen, so is my wife, and my future children are too. According to me
As far as we know, the Soviet Union prohibits the situation of citizens except with special permission."
Stalin was not stupid. He discovered that while Yang Mingzhi was stating the Soviet immigration policy, he actually had some complaints about the policy.
This man is also very self-aware and knows that he will not let him go. And how could he not have any attachment to China in his heart?
Stalin tapped the table lightly: "What if I allow you to go to China?"
"Oh! Thank you so much. However, even when I went to China, I only went to visit graves. I lost too much in this war that affected the whole world. Only my wife and I survived because we fled into the Soviet Union. Until now
, our husband and wife have no relatives in China. Besides, I am just an ordinary person in China, but I got a lot of honors and a huge sum of money in the Soviet Union, right? As a rational realist, it is pragmatic to settle down in the Soviet Union.
In Belarus, there are many of my comrades-in-arms there, and it is basically my second hometown, so choosing there is the best choice."
Upon hearing this, Stalin fell into silence, staring deeply at his desk without saying a word...
Yang Mingzhi knew that Stalin could not tolerate betrayal the most. If he had no talent, Stalin would never retain him. But now, this bearded man would never allow a scientific elite or outstanding general to take advantage of other countries. Anyone who is not stupid
National leaders will try their best to retain and even use special means to control such talents.
Stalin heard many implications from Yang Mingzhi's words.
This Chinese is indeed rational and realistic. The biggest reason why this person is willing to stay in the Soviet Union is precisely because he enjoys status only in the Soviet Union. Think about it, China today is very chaotic. Even if Belekov went to China after the war,
What's the use?
Stalin thought that it was precisely because he had no place to perform that such a person was reused by the alliance, and such a smart and talented snob, as long as he was fed, he would be a loyal dog loyal to himself!
There are many words that cannot be said clearly on this occasion, they can only be buried in the hearts of the two of them.
Stalin cherished and valued this talent very much, and Yang Mingzhi had new ambitions for his future life. He was also brewing a long-term plan for China.
"Dear Peter Ivanovich!" This is Yang Mingzhi's Russian first and patronymic name. Stalin began to call Yang Mingzhi this way, which fully proved his care for him. "I very much support your decision. Belarus is a beautiful country."
It’s a place that you are full of emotions about. If you are willing to settle there, I fully support it. Do you have any new requirements? I will try my best to meet them."
"Of course, those are not harsh ideas. I...I want to have a house of my own in Moscow first."
"Residential? It's just a small problem."
Yang Mingzhi keenly noticed that Stalin had changed his name. Since the leader of the Soviet Union trusted him more, he must seize the opportunity to claim credit and reward.
"Thank you, Comrade Stalin. I want a comfortable and spacious house with heating and sufficient electricity, not too far from Moscow city. I also want a car, an ordinary military jeep, so that I can personally
Take your family on vacation and even travel to many parts of the league."
"What you want is a villa, right? No problem, I think only a villa can be worthy of your status as a general. Regarding the requirements for villas and private vehicles, I can issue an order today to meet your requirements."
So, Stalin readily gave Yang Mingzhi a set of questions. Is it really okay?
Of course there is no problem, because now there are a lot of villas in the suburbs of Moscow.
Moscow is the largest city in the Soviet Union. Not only are there streets in the city, but there are also villas in the suburbs. During the Tsarist Russian era, nobles widely built private residences on the outskirts of the city. When the dynasty ended, Soviet Russia legally accepted these noble properties and named them "People's
wealth".
But the villas of the tsar and nobles did not become the residences of Moscow citizens. Many officials of the Soviet Union became the new owners of the villas. Many officials were picky and the villas with beautifully decorated and strategic locations were snapped up, and the remaining ones were mostly idle.
Come down.
Some collapsed due to disrepair, but the building materials were not wasted. During the Moscow Defense War in 1941, the collapsed villa bricks and tiles were quickly used to build machine gun fortresses.
What's wrong with choosing one of the many vacant villas to give to Berekov? The problems of running water and electricity are even easier to solve.
"Comrade General, since you will own a big house, a maid is a must. As a general, you also need a dedicated guard force."
Yang Mingzhi nodded: "These are indeed necessary. Besides, my status is indeed unusual. Maybe the Germans are thinking of assassinating me, so I really need a smart and capable personal bodyguard."
Stalin remained calm. Belekov was playing a conspiracy. He must have known that while the guards were providing personal protection, they were also acting as monitors.
"As for the guards, I think the Ministry of Internal Affairs should select people." Stalin looked at Yang Mingzhi's glasses and said bluntly: "The comrades in the Ministry of Internal Affairs are all elites. They can distinguish assassins among 10,000 citizens.
And spies, only such elites can protect you."
"Of course, legally speaking, the 84th Guards Division is also an internal affairs force, and I have always had a close relationship with the internal affairs ministry."
"Hey, I actually forgot about this. Very good, I will send someone to take care of this. If you have any other requests, please tell me."
"Indeed, there is something new, which is about the arrangements for my family."
"Is she your wife?"
"Yes. My wife Berekova was originally an orphan, but the alliance gave her a new life. In more than a year of fighting in Belarus, she not only killed more than 70 enemies, but also grew into a
One of the few surgeons, the surgical expert from the Third People's Hospital of Minsk, fled to the swamps, and my wife became his student."
Stalin nodded: "It is so gratifying that a poor orphan grew up to be a hero in the Soviet Union. This fully proves the superiority of our system."
"I think Comrade Berekova has great prospects. I hope she can go to a professional medical school to study and become an excellent doctor. Her cultural knowledge is very lacking, but she has the perseverance to study hard. I am willing to ask her to
You made special approval for her to become a college student."
"This is still a small problem. But she is pregnant. A pregnant woman is really not suitable for school, is she?"
"Yes, Berekova has her own advantages. She is very young. Even if the child is born, she is just nineteen years old, and she is only twenty years old after the child is weaned. By that time, we should have won the war.
At this time, she can also go to university with peace of mind for further studies."
"No problem at all." Stalin agreed very readily. After a few seconds, he realized that Berekov still had something to say.
After the war was won, the wife became a college student in the Soviet Union. Do the couple still want to return to China? Impossible! Absolutely impossible!
Yang Mingzhi continued: "I know the alliance's seniority system. My wife and I both served in the military in 1940, and the seniority should be calculated from that time. When my child is born, the child must enjoy everything that Soviet citizens deserve.
Power. When the child grows up, he will study in the best kindergarten, then the best middle school, and when the child grows up, he will study in the best university."
"There is no problem with these. They are rights that you should enjoy."
For Stalin, there were many real snobs around him who wanted to take credit and reward. Look at Berekov, he called himself a snob, and all his demands were in line with common sense.
While paying attention to Yang Mingzhi, Stalin also paid attention to his wife.
Berekova looks like a child no matter how she looks. She is indeed a child who has just grown up. Numerous data show that this girl is not an ordinary person. It can be said that this couple is a lucky star of the Soviet Union.
Stalin stated: "Your wife will also receive a bonus. She killed 74 enemies and received 7,400 rubles. Together with other bonuses and arrears of allowances, there is a reward of no less than 20,000 rubles."
She is a female comrade who has made meritorious deeds. When your child is born, Comrade Berekova is entitled to two years of maternity leave, her allowance will still be paid, and her length of service will still be counted. What do you think?"
"Thank you to the great alliance, thank you, distinguished Comrade Stalin."
"These are all as they should be. Now, do you have any new requirements? Just ask."
"Not for now...not for now."
At present, Yang Mingzhi really has no new ideas, because he has not settled down, and the huge bonus promised by Stalin has not been seen yet.
Seeing nothing, Stalin shrugged: "Let's hear our arrangements for you. The National Defense Committee unanimously believes that you are more suitable to be a scientist than to command the army. You already know this very well!"
"Yes, I tell the truth. Compared with commanding the army in combat, developing new weapons is my job. I am confident that I will become one of the best weapons research and development experts in the entire alliance. The Pripyat weapons I brought
Design bureaus can also become one of the best design bureaus.
I will keep my promise. As long as you allow me a site and a group of professional military workers, I have the ability to quickly develop and produce new weapons and equip the troops quickly."
"Very good, I don't doubt your ability to act. The fact is as you said, you will go to an industrial city in the rear to start weapons research and development, and you will also manage at least two factories to exclusively produce your new weapons. The National Defense Committee will
You are relieved of your position as commander of the 6th Army, but you enjoy some of the powers of the rank of lieutenant general. What do you think?"
"I completely obey the arrangement!" After saying that, Yang Mingzhi solemnly saluted the military salute.
Originally, when the group of young people from the Weapons Design Bureau were rushed to Novosibirsk, taking a large number of drawings with them to report to the General Academy of Sciences that was relocated here, Yang Mingzhi already knew his future.
Stalin did not explain clearly that the so-called "industrial city" here probably refers to Novosibirsk.
The cold can be overcome. It would be a beautiful thing if the design bureau could have its own stage and its own supporting factory.
I'm afraid this is his destiny. Yang Mingzhi knew that the person who could decide his destiny was this bearded iron man.
Therefore, a new question faced Yang Mingzhi.
He was silent for a while and then suddenly said: "Comrade Stalin! I...I have one more request."
"Say it!"
"Yes! When we launch a major counterattack, I implore you to go out to fight again. It is best to command an army and personally commit suicide to the banks of the Dnieper River to fulfill my promise to the people in the swamp."
Yang Mingzhi just said this. Stalin pinched his chin. To be honest, such an excellent weapons expert was still a good fighter.
Even in terms of his ability to lead troops in battle, this man is truly a genius. He is not only good at fighting guerrilla warfare in the forest, but he is also able to command large armies with ease.
"Comrade Berekov, maybe you should continue to engage in scientific work and not take risks on the front line."
"But that is my promise. Besides, I have laid out a plan in the swamp. I still want to fight, not only to avenge the sacrificed comrades and the Soviet citizens who were killed, but I also want to prove myself. Prove it to the world.
I can, I can lead my troops to Berlin in one fell swoop, and I can personally capture that arrogant Austrian mustache."
These words were very encouraging. Stalin, who was in the mood of his life, did not think much and agreed verbally: "Yes, I appreciate this spirit. Well, the premise is that your new weapons satisfy me. When we start our major counterattack, you can continue
Be the commander of the 6th Army with real power."
"More than that! I...I want to be the commander of the front."
Yang Mingzhi's sudden bold words really shocked Stalin, and he himself was still frightened by his arrogance.
Stalin was shocked. After thinking about it for a moment, this man was really ambitious, but he had his own capital.
"Commander of the Front Army? It's not impossible. On one condition, if your weapons satisfy me, I will appoint you as Commander of the Front Army. You should also note that if you serve as Commander of the Front Army but suffer a major defeat, I will not hesitate.
You have been dismissed from your post."
"Yes! Comrade Stalin."
Yang Mingzhi saluted the military salute deeply with firm eyes, but this was only Stalin's verbal promise. If he forgot it, he would be embarrassed to mention it later.
Yang Mingzhi continued: "Perhaps, we can establish a written evidence."
"A written note? Are you worried that I won't fulfill my promise? Well, I will make a written note for you."
Stalin tore off a piece of paper and wrote this sentence: Lieutenant General Peter Ivanovich Berekov is authorized to serve as commander of the front during the great counterattack.
Finally, the document was signed by Stalin and stamped with the official seal of the National Defense Commission, giving the document legal validity.
Of course, Yang Mingzhi did not think that Stalin would remember today's promise in the future. At least Stalin signed it. When the time comes to come up with this document, he should implement it.
"Are you satisfied now?"
"Satisfied! Completely satisfied! Dear Comrade Stalin, you discovered and promoted me with a pair of discerning eyes. Soon, I will repay your love and repay the entire alliance."
"That's enough. I am very satisfied with my meeting with you today. However, your arrangements are not clear yet. The National Defense Committee needs to study again where your lieutenant general will be appropriately arranged."
"Haven't my affairs been arranged?"
"It's some details. After all, you and your weapons design bureau are going to a certain city in the rear. Where exactly you want to go needs to be studied. In addition, there are some minor issues that are insignificant. So you may have to stay in Moscow for a few days.
It could be a week, it could be longer."
He had no right to ask how they arranged it, and Yang Mingzhi knew that Stalin would definitely be unhappy if he asked too many questions.
In fact, it was a good arrangement. I had a good day today because I was in high spirits after meeting Stalin. I am afraid that after leaving the Kremlin, I am afraid that the feeling of fatigue will penetrate my body immediately.
A few days of good self-cultivation and a walk around Moscow with my wife. (To be continued)