Originally, Shulka thought that this would take some time. After all, this is Karachi where transportation lines are not yet complete, especially since Karachi’s air superiority is basically in the hands of the Germans, so there is a process: Akadiyevich goes back first.
, then convene scientists to discuss it, and then call Shulka, which will take at least ten days.
On the other hand, the battle situation on the Miloway defense line is basically stable. Although Stalingrad is getting hotter and hotter, it will basically not affect Karachi because it is separated by the Don River. This gives the 51st Army of course a rare rest for Shulka.
Time...Although enemy planes flew overhead from time to time and dive-bombed the anti-aircraft units, that had nothing to do with the infantry.
Shulka planned to use this time to spend a few more days with Varrasa.
There is a saying called "The Tomb of the Heroes of Gentle Township". It seems that women should not come to places like the front line, because Shulka feels that she will inevitably be distracted from the command of the troops... If it were normal at this time, Shulka
Erka should be concerned about the supply situation of the troops or the condition of the fortifications, or go to the front line to chat and joke with his subordinates. Anyway, he is idle.
But Varrasa followed Shulka all day long after arriving, almost never leaving her sight for a moment.
"You are here for an interview, aren't you, Comrade Varrasa!" Shulka asked: "Is it your mission to follow me?"
"Don't you think I'm on a mission?" Valrasa spread her hands and replied: "Look, I'm getting a comprehensive understanding of the battlefield life of the 'breakout hero'!"
Shulka was speechless for a moment, because this seemed to make sense.
Just because Varratha is by her side, Shulka becomes the center of attention wherever she goes...or it can be said to be the foil of the focus. Varratha can mingle with the soldiers wherever she goes, and it doesn't take long for her to
Shulka couldn't even name many of them by name accurately.
But to be honest, Shulka enjoys such a life, or it is the only way to make him feel that he is still alive.
But this does not seem to be a good thing, because it will take Shulka out of that "war state" and require some time to adapt, which means it will increase some risks.
This can be said to be a contradiction.
But this situation ended quickly, much faster than Shulka imagined.
"Shulka!" Less than half an hour after Shulka talked with Akadiyevich, Akadiyevich called the headquarters: "The superiors have decided to let you go with me!
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"Now?"
"Yes, now!" said Arkadyevich: "This may be much more serious than we think!"
This is indeed very serious, and it should even be said that it is more serious than anyone can imagine... because no one can imagine that such an inconspicuous guy, or a "flying" bomb, can change the global war pattern in the future.
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So Shulka could only temporarily hand over the command to Andrianka and then hurriedly bid farewell to Varrasa, and got on the train with Akadiyevich in Karachi that night.
There are empty seats everywhere in the train cars.
This was not just because Akadiyevich had his guards occupy an entire carriage, but also the other carriages.
Needless to say what the reason is... Karachi at this time was the front line, and war supplies were constantly being transported from the rear, but there was almost nothing shipped back.
Some time ago, there were still wounded people and corpses being transported back, but now there are not even many wounded people, only some ragged people scattered in other carriages.
These people were all those who had not had time to evacuate from Karachi. Most of them were old people and women. Some of them went to seek refuge with relatives in other places, and some had no purpose... There was no way out for them to stay in Karachi, because for a long time in the future
Karachi will be the front line, and being the front line means that all supplies must be given to the troops. It is not only unsafe for the people to stay here, but also food cannot be guaranteed.
Therefore, the train returning from Karachi was safer, because the Germans were strapped for ammunition and resources, and they would not be willing to waste aerial bombs on a train that did not carry supplies.
As soon as Akadiyevich sat down on the chair, he said to Shulka: "I told them your idea and asked Sisoy for his opinion. Comrade Sisoy agreed with your idea very much! He hopes to go further.
Discuss this issue with you!"
"So, are we going to Znamensk?" Shulka knew the temporary destination of Sisoy and others.
"No!" Arkadyevich replied: "Let's go to Moscow!"
"Moscow?" Shulka was a little confused. If it was just a discussion meeting, there would be no need to travel all the way to Moscow.
"Yes, Moscow!" replied Arkadyevich, and then said nothing.
The train runs all the way from Karachi to Elista... Elista is a city located in the south, that is, in the opposite direction from Moscow and Stalingrad.
But Shulka knew why he drove here.
This should be the so-called "fastest route"... Both the train station and the airport in the Stalingrad area are under strict blockade by the German Air Force, so it is very dangerous to take the train or fly.
Elista, however, was far away from Stalingrad and located behind the Soviet defense lines. German aircraft had no time to pay attention to the city, so they could safely transfer to another plane.
Sure enough, they got off at the train station and immediately took a bus to the airport.
Along the way, Shulka saw a different scene from the front line. Everywhere was patrolling militiamen wearing red armbands, migrant workers carrying boxes of ammunition and supplies, and people carrying guns on their faces.
They were all confused or excited recruits.
Shulka doesn't often see this kind of scene, because he mostly stays on the front line and in the army.
Although he had understood before that no one could be spared from the war, and every member of the country would have to pay more or less effort or a price for it, but when he really saw this scene, Shulka
Only then did I truly feel the heaviness of war.
Akadiyevich seemed to have seen through Shulka's thoughts. He said with some emotion: "You are not the only ones fighting the enemy, Shulka! You may not believe it. In order to ensure the supply of the front line, the rear starved to death.
Those who are exhausted are no longer the minority!”
Shulka certainly believed it, which could be seen from the thin faces of the people.
"So!" Arkadyevich said: "We should make every effort to end this war as soon as possible!"
Shulka nodded and replied: "I hope so!" (To be continued)