"How was your conversation with Comrade Mavnovich?" When Shulka returned to the headquarters, Varrasha was already waiting for him there.
"It's okay!" Shulka replied. In fact, he still hadn't come to his senses because he couldn't believe that he already had such an important position in the Soviet military system, important enough to be feared by the two major factions.
.
But it does seem to be the case.
This was not only because of Shulka's prestige in the army.
In fact, Shulka believes that the prestige in the army is only a small unit. What is more important is that Shulka represents victory. Therefore, no matter which side Shulka stands on, the victory of the Great Patriotic War will be biased towards that side...
This is obviously very beneficial to the two factions in the exercise of power.
This is also where Shulka is dangerous: if one party confirms that it cannot get Shulka's support, it will rather destroy Shulka than let Shulka stand on the opposite side.
"Is there any problem?" Varrasha asked with some confusion when she saw that Shulka was a little distracted.
"No, there's no problem!" Shulka replied: "We had a great conversation!"
"That's good!" Varrasha became happy now: "I believe you can pass easily!"
"What do you mean?" Shulka asked.
"Comrade Mavnovitch didn't need to come for the interview in person, he just wanted to see you!"
Shulka understood that Varrasa thought that Mavnovitch was here to check things for her.
But it seems that this is indeed the case. If it wasn't because of Varrasa, how could Mavnovitch take the risk to wake himself up?
Then Shulka was a little curious, so which faction did Mavnovitch belong to?
"Valrasa!" Shulka asked: "Which party does your Pravda have more contact with?"
"What are you referring to? We are in contact with everyone, the troops, the people, the wounded... they are all the subjects of our interviews!" Then Varrasha hugged Shulka's hand affectionately and said with a smile:
"And of course you, our 'breakout hero'!"
Forget it, Shulka realized that nothing could be asked in this way, or that Varrasa didn't understand or have contact with this level at all, so it was better not to drag her in.
So Shulka didn't ask any more questions.
Varrasa didn't notice Shulka's worries at all. She played with Shulka's collar badge with great interest, and said with envy and pride: "When I saw you last time, I remember you were still a captain. Now you are a captain."
Major!"
"Have you forgotten that you are also a major?" Shulka hugged Varrasha.
Varrasha smiled and shook her head: "You know this is different, Shulka! Your military rank was obtained with victory after victory. It can even be said that the military rank you obtained is far from catching up with your victories.
Everyone knows this! Do you know how proud I am of you?"
Shulka understands Valrasa's feelings, or in other words, her focus is also on Shulka, which is why she is happy and proud of being surpassed by Shulka.
From this point of view, what Valrasa cares about and cares about...honor, military rank, these are all too low-level for Shulka.
But the strange thing is that it was Valrasa's simple thoughts at such a low level that made Shulka feel a rare sense of tranquility.
The reason, Shulka believes, is that he actually wanted something so simple in his heart, but was forced to embark on a complicated path.
It turned out just as Mavnovitch said, soon Khrushchev and Colonel Akadiyevich called to congratulate Shulka on his victory.
Khrushchev even told Zolotarev to keep in touch with Shulka at all times.
In fact, Khrushchev did not need to explain this at all. Zolotarev had already realized this.
Of the two, to be honest Shulka was more disappointed with Colonel Akadiyevich.
Needless to say, the reason is that Shulka once regarded Akadiyevich as a comrade or good friend, but unexpectedly...
But after thinking about it, Shulka felt that this was too normal. Akadiyevich himself couldn't decide, and he just went with the flow like himself.
So when Akadiyevich found Shulka again a few days later, Shulka looked a little unhappy.
"What's the matter, Comrade Shulka?" Akadiyevich asked: "Have you not recognized me as a good friend after not seeing each other for a few days?"
"Oh, no!" Shulka realized his gaffe and quickly made an excuse: "You seemed to have forgotten to tell me when you left last time, which made my trip in vain!"
"So it's because of this!" Akadiyevich laughed: "Sorry, Comrade Shulka! You know, just like you have to leave suddenly when you have a mission, I am no exception!"
"Okay!" Shulka replied: "Then why are you here this time? You're not trying to catch spies again, are you?"
"Of course not!" Arkadyevich replied: "But speaking of spies..."
Akadievich shook his head and said: "Shulka, do you know you are a genius in this area? I really hope you can become my assistant!"
"You know, Comrade Akadiyevich!" Shulka replied: "I can't live without my subordinates. I feel that I belong more to the battlefield. What do you think?"
"Yes!" Akadiyevich replied with a smile: "They will not allow the lack of 'breakout heroes' in the army!"
Shulka believed that the "they" Akadievich referred to included Khrushchev.
Only then did Shulka realize why Akadiyevich only mentioned this matter in a joking tone... It was basically impossible for Shulka to join the Security Bureau. Khrushchev had sufficient reasons to prevent this from happening.
For example: "Shulka has won victory after victory on the battlefield. His war talent is obvious to all, but we want to turn him into an intelligence agent just because he made a few good suggestions on intelligence.
!".
Moreover, Shulka believed that Khrushchev’s words would be recognized by Stalin.
Because what the Soviet Union now needs more is a commander who can fight, and at this critical moment, transferring a commander who can fight and can fight to the intelligence department... I'm afraid it is crazy.
Therefore, Akadiyevich was just talking, and even if he tried to win over Shulka, he could only give him an honorary status.
"Look at this!" Akadiyevich took out a photo from his pocket and handed it to Shulka, saying: "As I said before, you are a member of the army or know more about the military, and you also
A lot of things have been invented, so I thought...do you know what this is!"
Shulka glanced at the photo and was stunned. The photo showed a German V1 missile. (To be continued)