Just as Balzen assured, the 284th Division has indeed always had radio operators on duty.??
Misha, a veteran radio operator, stayed at his post. He and his colleagues took turns on duty, monitoring some codes that could be translated. Among them, because the codes sent by the Gomel Municipal Committee would definitely include special symbols, so when Lyudba
Liao Fu's people were here to send a signal, so Misha simply ordered someone to call the division commander.
Yevlov ran away in a hurry, only to see his radio operator holding the headset in one hand and recording the numbers with a pen in the other. He did not interrupt rashly, because he was still in the critical period of answering. Until Misha stopped the pen, Yevlov
Love finally asked: "I heard that it was Balzen who sent the message. Is this true?"
"It's true, they have arrived at the Dnieper River!"
This is really great news. Yevlov gritted his teeth and stamped his feet, and said excitedly: "The route Berekov led his troops is completely correct, and they will definitely meet up soon. Did Balzen report his exact location?"
"
"This is a report. But I need some time to decipher it!" Misha explained.
In fact, the so-called deciphering is very simple, because the radio operator Misha is already a veteran. He has memorized the various alphabetical codes in the current code book and started to translate it immediately.
Yevlov watched the whole process, and he quickly understood the entire situation of Balzen.
"I didn't expect that they encountered an enemy attack. It was a bloody battle across the highway. They must be very tired. It seems that as long as they endure it for a little longer, they will be able to meet with Berekov the day after tomorrow!" Yevlov said
Talking to himself, he had already begun to think of countermeasures.
Seeing this, Misha asked: "Commander, they are asking us where our assistance is and how to arrange follow-up matters."
"Just call them back and order them to continue walking south. Don't keep going too fast to save energy. They will meet up the day after tomorrow at the earliest. Everything after that will depend on the arrangements of the deputy division commander."
Misha reported truthfully, and only twenty minutes after the message was delivered, the exact order came.
After receiving the order from the commander of the 284th Division, the entire team had a backbone. Lyudbarev simply felt that the fearful morale of himself and his colleagues had completely passed. "Okay, we will continue to move forward tomorrow. We can find them as long as we follow the river.
!”
A string of bonfires was lit by the river. The Germans did not notice this abnormality. The reason was that this area was basically no man's land! This is why Balzen so blatantly gave permission to light the fire.
Some soldiers were also worried that the bright light of the flames would attract the attention of enemy investigators, thereby attracting the siege of German pursuers.
In fact, this is unfounded worry. The German army did send troops south, and a unit of the 722nd Infantry Division was even asked to move in a direction closer to the Dnieper River. But their movement was not that fast, at least for most of the troops, the march still seemed
Slowly.
On the other hand, Yang Mingzhi turned off the radio at night, and the battery was wrapped in a cashmere cover to protect the little power in the battery.
During the day of the next day, he received news from the division headquarters, and the whole army was informed of the heavy and good news. The soldiers all knew that the troops would be able to join forces with friendly forces as soon as the next day.
Therefore, that afternoon, Yang Mingzhi began to send exploratory signals to the upper reaches of the river. The result was exciting, because Lyudbalev responded without hesitation to the signal that only the Soviet army could grasp.
Although the conversation between the two groups was still based on Morse code, the soldiers on both sides jumped together happily.
In order to join forces earlier, Yang Mingzhi also waved his hand: "Everyone, hurry up, we have to find them earlier. The comrades are very weak, prepare bread and salt, welcome back the reconnaissance company, welcome back the Tchaikov guerrillas, welcome back the
Go back to the comrades of the Gomel Municipal Party Committee!”
The soldiers shouted hurrah, and everyone was in high spirits, especially because this unit had better physical strength and moved faster.
Theoretically, if you order the entire army to run wild, you may be able to meet Balzen at night. For the sake of safety, it is better to go slower. Forty kilometers in one day is enough.
Yang Mingzhi ordered Raff to send a company as scouts. They marched by the river holding a red flag. The purpose of the red flag was to reveal their identity. On the morning of the new day, the company met with Balzen's people as expected.
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More than 3,000 people lined up in a neat line, carrying light and heavy weapons. Most of their military uniforms were uniform. At first glance, they looked very good.
Yang Mingzhi took off his coat as a sign of respect, revealing his neat military uniform.
His oriental face was so unique that even during a formal meeting with Lyudbalev, the other party recognized him at a glance.
Liu Debalev was not acquainted with the friendly forces. When he saw this majestic Soviet workers' and peasants' Red Army, which must be full of fighting power, he immediately held Yang Mingzhi's hand with tears in his eyes: "You must be someone else's
Comrade Lekov! It’s really not easy! We have finally joined you after going through many difficulties and dangers.”
The deeper the relationship, the tighter the handshake. Yang Mingzhi could feel his deep friendship. Look at these guerrilla fighters and his brothers in the reconnaissance company. The situation is really bad for everyone.
Most of the military uniforms were damaged, and their faces looked haggard, even if they were laughing.
Yang Mingzhi also saw Natasha and Balzen, whom he had not seen for a long time. The two seemed uninjured, but their battle cloaks were in tatters.
But upon closer inspection, the situation of these two people is somewhat different. It turns out that they actually have medals on their chests!
"What's going on?! When were my soldiers awarded medals?" Yang Mingzhi quickly asked Lyudebalev.
This man became even more excited. He tried to calm down and said: "Comrade Berekov, you are a hero of the Soviet Union! This is the honor given to you by your superiors since you annihilated the German 7th Armored Division! If not
If you mind..."
"Of course I don't mind!" Yang Mingzhi was greatly surprised. He was going to be awarded the medal today!
The troops have joined forces. Soldiers and civilians who have survived many battles have joined forces with the 284th Division, which means safety. First, everyone must have a good meal. Before Yang Mingzhi was awarded the medal, he had ordered his subordinates to take out
Food to reward comrades.
Yang Tao also went to find Natasha first. The two sisters hugged each other with tears of joy. They reunited in different circles and could not be separated for a long time.
Until Yang Mingzhi came to the two of them in person, took the hands of the two girls, and said as they walked: "Hurry up and follow me, especially you, Xiao Tao, you also want to be awarded the same medal as your sister!"
In fact, when he saw Natasha with more medals on her chest, Star Tao's first reaction was envy, and then blessing. Unexpectedly, when the two hugged tightly, Natasha said excitedly: "You also have medals!"
We have a chance to get the Gold Star."
The so-called Gold Star Medal can only be obtained by becoming a Hero of the Soviet Union. That thing is too far away, but my husband has already received that title. I never thought that he would be awarded the medal here?!
This awarding ceremony was very short, but there were many people who were going to be awarded the award. In addition to Yang Mingzhi and Natasha, Lavrenti, Yevgeny, and Doronin who had become the artillery battalion commander, and even the female battalion
Commander Joshua. The battalion commanders of these troops have all participated in a series of fierce battles. And because the swamp belongs to the jurisdiction of Gomel City, Lyudbalev, as the municipal party committee, has the right to give some combat heroes tailor-made weapons according to local conditions.
Put the medal.
For example, the Medal of the Red Flag, which he carries the most. All the commanders above will be able to get it. He even explained: "Many people in the 284th Guards Division are heroes, and their achievements are recorded in the book. When we return to the army station,
A larger-scale medal distribution will be carried out.” (To be continued.) 8