Five hundred and fiftieth chapters have the best of both worlds
Golikov and Krylov discussed it for a long time but failed to come up with a solution. Finally, Akimovich suggested: "Why don't we ask Shulka how he wants to handle this matter!"
Golikov had no objection to this, because in his view, Shulka was a party involved and still played a decisive role in the defense of Stalingrad. Of course, his thoughts and opinions should be listened to.
So the ball was kicked to Shulka again.
"Comrade Shulka!" Golikov said nicely: "Your achievements surprised us. We believe that these soldiers will escape to the 82nd Infantry Regiment because of the successful transformation of the 5th Infantry Company. But at the same time
, This creates another problem for us, we need to consider the interests of the entire army..."
"Yes, Comrade Golikov!" Shulka replied: "If the command decides to repatriate these soldiers to their original units, we have no objection!"
Although Shulka was unwilling to do this, there was nothing he could do about it.
The reason why Shulka was unwilling was because the reason why these soldiers fled to the 82nd Infantry Regiment desperately was because of their trust in Shulka and their trust in the 82nd Infantry Regiment. They even risked their lives and hopes.
Gave it to Shulka.
But now, Shulka is driving them back... This will betray the trust of these soldiers no matter what, and it will also affect the role model image of the 82nd Infantry Regiment, the 5th Infantry Company and even Shulka throughout the army.
Ka's personal image has a very bad negative impact.
In fact, this would also be detrimental to the defense of Stalingrad, since it would in turn affect the morale of all "punishment battalions".
But of course, it is actually a double-sided sword. Incorporating these deserters into the 82nd Infantry Regiment will also have a series of negative effects.
"No, Comrade Shulka!" Golikov said: "That's not what we meant! I want to know what you think. How do you think this matter can be solved while maintaining the stability of the existing system without affecting the punishment?
The morale of the battalions... The total strength of the "punishment battalions" of each unit has reached tens of thousands, and they are all distributed in the most dangerous areas. Their morale may directly have an irreversible impact on Stalingrad, so we must carefully consider it.
!”
Shulka understood what Golikov meant.
Because of their special nature, "punishment camps" are always sent to the most dangerous areas and are also at the forefront of the battlefield.
These areas often also mean that they are important areas. If there is a problem with one or two "punishment camps", it may not be a problem, but if a large area of "punishment camps" collectively mutiny... this will definitely not be a good thing for Stalingrad, especially
When the war situation is so tense and the enemy and we are entering into a tug-of-war with little difference in strength, it may even cause the entire defense system of Stalingrad to collapse.
After thinking about it, Shulka made a suggestion: "Maybe we can keep these soldiers who fled to the 82nd Infantry Regiment... because if they are sent back, it is likely to cause panic and then take extreme measures, and then
Make the situation worse!”
"That's right!" Golikov agreed.
This is not alarmist. When people are in a life-or-death situation, it is easy for people to have extreme thoughts of risking their lives and not caring about anything.
There is no way for these soldiers who fled to the 82nd Infantry Regiment to turn back. This has been decided since they decided to escape from the original unit... If they return, it is almost certain that they will be punished and even "kill the chicken and scare the monkey" to stop the escape.
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"It's not a big problem to keep these people!" Golikov thought for a while and said: "I can use the army headquarters to issue orders to the corresponding units. The problem is...if other people know about this, I mean'
This is also a kind of group effect, which is the instinct of people to seek good luck and avoid bad luck.
If the 82nd Infantry Regiment can become a normal force, who would want to continue to stay in the "punishment camp" as cannon fodder?!
"I know, Comrade Golikov!" Shulka said: "So we should issue an order, that is, it will never happen again, and this situation should not happen again!"
There was silence on the phone for a while, and Golikov replied: "This may be a stable solution, but it will also damage the morale of the 'punishment camp'... You know what? This gives me a headache,
Shulka! Why can't anyone transform the 'Punishment Battalion' into combat troops as perfectly as you! Why can't the 5th Infantry Company be replicated in other units? Sometimes I think... we should even hand over all 'Punishment Battalions' to
In your hands!"
"No, Comrade Golikov, I don't think this is a good choice." Shulka couldn't help but be shocked after hearing this. If all the "punishment camps" were put under his command, it would be the same as being thrown into the "punishment camp".
What’s the difference between “camp”?
What's more, if the "punishment camp" is all concentrated together and the scale is so large, it will not be a problem that can be controlled in a few days... A large part of the reason why the "punishment camp" system can be implemented smoothly is that
It is scattered among the various units, and behind each "punishment battalion" there is an interception force with a machine gun at the back.
Gathering them together actually helps them grow bigger.
Golikov laughed heartily on the other end of the phone: "That's a joke, Comrade Shulka! I wouldn't really do that!"
Shulka breathed a sigh of relief. He was really worried that Golikov would do this, because he could hear that when Golikov said this before, he was a bit joking but also somewhat sincere... Golikov
In fact, he was testing Shulka. As long as Shulka dared to accept it, Golikov dared to give this task to Shulka.
Shulka secretly shook his head. Golikov thought too highly of himself. Tens of thousands of "punishment battalion" soldiers, all of whom were on the verge of life and death, could explode at any time. Gathering them together... It made Shulka think...
Afraid.
After hesitating for a moment, Shulka replied: "If we want to give the 'punishment camp' some hope or boost morale, I think there is a way that might work!"
"What method?" Golikov asked.
"Why don't we establish a reward and punishment mechanism?" Shulka said: "To put it simply... in the future, we will never allow people to escape from their own troops and flee to the 82nd Infantry Regiment, but they can become 'trusted' through meritorious service.
members, that is, through their efforts to join the 82nd Infantry Regiment..."
"Good idea, Shulka!" Before Shulka could finish speaking, Golikov on the other end of the phone shouted: "This will not only improve the morale of the 'punishment battalion', but it will not affect the original troops and the original system.
, it can even be said to be beneficial to them, it can be said to be the best of both worlds!”