Chapter 279

After hearing this, the person who answered the phone said, "Comrade major, please wait a moment. I'll inform the general right away." Then I heard the sound of the microphone gently resting on the table, and the sound of footsteps rushing away.

Before long, there was a rush of footsteps in the microphone, as if several people had entered the room at the same time. Then a familiar voice came from the microphone: "major oshanina, Hello! I'm political commissar Higgins

I straightened up and said hello to him! Comrade political commissar. "

"I hear you have something important to report to general hilov?"

"Yes, comrade political commissar. It's very important. It's about the safety of the ice transportation line. " I don't know why Shilov didn't answer the phone, so I asked cautiously, "is general Shilov in, please?"

"What a coincidence, comrade major. Ten minutes ago, the general received a call from the headquarters of the front army and rushed to attend an important meeting. It is estimated that he will not be back in a short time. If there's anything important, you can tell me the same. I'll tell him when he comes back. "

I can't help feeling a little disappointed to hear that general hilov is not here. However, political commissar Xijin is also one of the persons in charge of the ice transportation line, and the effect of reporting to him is the same, so I said frankly, "political commissar, I have a plan to strengthen night air defense, and I want to report to you and general."

"That's great. Today, the general and I are worried about this. Just now, the headquarters called the general to the meeting for this matter. " Higgins voice sounded a little excited, but he immediately gave me a preventive injection: "but I remind you, comrade major, it's unrealistic to ask the front army to send more air defense units to you, or provide equipment such as searchlights and flares."

After listening to his words, I immediately answered with confidence: "please rest assured, the political commissar, this air defense scheme I proposed, on the one hand, does not need to increase manpower, on the other hand, does not need to increase any technical equipment, and can be completed only under the present conditions." As soon as the words came out, not only was there no sound in the microphone, but even kiriyanova and Orlova in front of me also looked surprised.

When kirianova opened her mouth to say something, Higgins voice came from the microphone again: "tell me!"

I waved to kiriyanova and motioned to her not to speak. Then I said to Higgin, "Comrade political commissar, the reason why our army's transport team suffered heavy losses last night is mainly because the noise of many car engines during the night transportation covered up the sound of the engines of the enemy planes from far to near. Therefore, the enemy plane can easily find the light of our transport vehicle at night and take it as an attack target. When the driver of the transport team hears the voice of the enemy plane, the enemy plane has strafed and bombed the top of the team. In this way, the loss is inevitable. "

"You have a point!" Higgins immediately confirmed what I said. "Go on, what do you think we should do to prevent it?"

"In order to ensure the smooth flow of ice transport lines and reduce unnecessary casualties and material losses. I suggest that air defense Posts be set up on the ice transport lines. That is to send one or two soldiers to watch the sky every kilometer to keep them away from the road, so that they will not be disturbed by the sound of cars. As soon as he heard the enemy aircraft, he fired a gun into the air and told the convoy that our army was driving. When the driver heard the gunfire alarm, he immediately took air defense measures, that is, turn off the lights or stop by the side of the road, and wait for the enemy plane to pass before continuing to move forward. "

Just now, there was a loud bang in the microphone, like someone slapping the table with his hand, which made me jump. I don't know if I said something wrong, so I stopped and waited for the reply. After a while, Higgins voice came from the microphone, which was a little bit out of tune! That is great! Major o'shanina, you are wonderful! Your suggestion is very good. I'll call general hilov right away

When I put off the phone, I habitually wiped my forehead and wiped the sweat that didn't exist. I couldn't help saying: I didn't expect that I would give the Soviet army the way to deal with the US Army to deal with the German army. However, there is no way. If I can't solve the problem of air defense at night, I will die.

As soon as I looked up, I saw kirianova and Orlova standing in front of me in a daze. They quickly stretched out their hands and shook in front of their eyes for a few times. They also called out: "Hey, hey, what's the matter with you two?"

Hearing my voice, they woke up from the lost state. Kiriyanova grabbed my hand, shook it hard and said, "Rita, it's not easy for you to come up with such a wonderful idea. I used to think you could be a general, but by luck, now I know you are really capable. "

"Well, don't be crazy here." I patted her on the shoulder with my free hand. "I think the anti-aircraft sentry of this ice transportation line will be set up this evening at the latest after commissar Higgins reported my proposal. You and Orlova should go to the company and arrange the personnel to serve as the air defense sentry

"All right." She released my hand, saluted me with Orlova, turned and walked out. When she got to the tent door, she suddenly stopped, turned around and asked me, "Rita, what does it mean to be crazy?"

She asked me this question. Although this word is frequently used in later generations, it still belongs to a coinage. I was thinking about how to answer her when a rough male voice came from outside the tent: "excuse me, is major oshanina in the antiaircraft artillery camp?" Who will be looking for me? Instead of answering kiriyanova's question, I went over her and out of the tent to see what happened. Outside the tent stood two men, whose coat collars were open, so it was easy to see their ranks: a lieutenant commander and a second lieutenant. I know the second lieutenant, the one who directed the soldiers to push the truck just now. I went up to the commander, saluted him at attention and reported, "Hello, comrade commander. I'm major oshanina, commander of the antiaircraft artillery battalion. Are you looking for me The commander returned a salute and introduced himself, saying, "I'm commander of the convoy, commander habi. I'm here for you." When I saw the second lieutenant, I knew the origin of lieutenant hobby, but politely asked, "what can I do for you, please?" Commander hobby pointed to the north, and said in a somewhat awkward tone, "Comrade major, I want you to explain what you want my soldiers to do by pushing a broken truck into the snow far away from the road."