Chapter 804

Khrushchev let us sit back at the table, while he walked back and forth in the headquarters with his hands behind his back.

After walking back and forth for a few laps, he stopped and said to me, "listen to me, comrade oshanina, after the ceremony just now, do you think that I, the military commissar of the front army, came here from the East Bank of the Volga River to honor you?"

Khrushchev's words confused me, and I said confusedly: "Comrade military commissar, I don't quite understand. Even if the superior wants to award us the search for our achievements in the north, it is enough for the leaders of the group army to come forward. Why should you risk your life to enter this dangerous city from the east coast?"

"Yes, this time I'm here, there are more important things besides awards." Khrushchev did not beat around the Bush and said to me directly, "this time I'm here mainly for you."

"For me?" When he said that, I was even more confused. I don't know where my little division commander is worthy of such a big leader to cross the Volga River and enter this precarious city at the risk of German bombing and shelling.

"Yes, according to the wishes of the Supreme Commander himself, he intends to appoint you as the deputy commander of the 62nd group army to assist trekov in directing the city's defense." When Khrushchev saw that I was stunned, he added: "at the same time, you are still the teacher of the red flag independent division."

The deputy commander of the 62nd group army, who was personally proposed by the Supreme Commander himself, immediately stunned by this unexpected appointment. How could I be worthy of Stalin's care?

After staying for a long time, I was puzzled and excited and asked, "Comrade military commissar, what's the matter? I'm confused by you."

"You will find out," Khrushchev said. He sat down in his position just now and continued, "after a long period of investigation by the relevant departments, comrade Stalin thinks that you can be competent for more important positions according to your ability."

"Investigation, what investigation?" Khrushchev constantly put one riddle after another in front of me, which made me feel a little at a loss. "However, comrade military commissar, it seems that I have never been investigated by any superior?"

"Yes, comrade oshanina." Khrushchev seemed to see that if he didn't understand what he said, I would always be at a loss, so he began to explain to me: "since you were demoted from major general to major in January this year, and transferred to the lifeline on the ice, the investigation on you began." Perhaps he was afraid that I might interrupt him, and his speaking speed was accelerated unconsciously. "When a leader at a higher level inspects a cadre, he will exercise, inspect and observe a comrade in a different environment when necessary. Sometimes, you don't know that it's the test of your superiors. You think you've made some mistakes and are punished. As everyone knows, in fact, your every move is in the investigation of organizing the troops. Only after you pass all the tests, can you have a chance to go one step further. Without knowing it, some commanders thought their future was over, and they began to abandon themselves, so they were soon eliminated. And you have performed well in the 64th and 62nd group armies since you became the commander of the antiaircraft artillery battalion on the ice transportation line, whether in the battle of liuban, the battle of the siniavino bulge, or in Stalingrad. In particular, after commanding the newly formed independent division, he made numerous outstanding achievements from the river crossing basin to the mamayevgang. "

When Khrushchev said this, I finally got a general idea. When he stopped, I quickly interjected and asked, "Comrade military commissar, but there are many excellent commanders in the army. Why did Comrade Stalin choose me?"

Perhaps all the people present were trustworthy, so Khrushchev didn't have much scruples when he said, "before the war broke out, we old Bolsheviks thought that the enemy were paper tigers. Even if they took the lead in attacking us, our brave army would defeat them. But actually? From the beginning of the war, we were in a passive situation and had to retreat in the continuous fighting, which led to the occupation of a large area of our territory.

The reason for this situation is very simple. In our army, there are very few commanders who really understand modern war, most of them have outdated and rigid tactical ideas, the logistics support ability of the army is weak, and the military and cultural qualities of the commanders and soldiers are very low. When the forces are roughly equal, it is still difficult to deal with the troops of the servant countries, but it is even worse to deal with the German forces. "

When Khrushchev said this, people around him were silent. I know in my heart the reason why everyone is silent. These words are really too bold. If another person says it, he will be sent to the military court or put in the prison of the Ministry of interior soon.

"I've studied every battle you command carefully." When Khrushchev saw that no one was speaking, he continued: "when other troops were defending, they were hiding in trenches or fortifications. If the Germans didn't attack, they would secretly be glad; When the Germans attack, even if they fight to the last person, they will not take a step back. But the troops you command are different. If the enemy attacks, you are resisting; But when the enemy stops attacking, you don't passively defend and let the troops stay in the fortifications. Instead, you take the way of night attack to attack the enemy continuously. Your way of playing has made the Germans who have already mastered the conventional way of playing in our army very unaccustomed. As a result, they have paid a heavy price. "

"Comrade military commissar, you are right." When Khrushchev stopped, bantailiev cut in in time and said, "this time I went north with her, I learned her unique tactics..." then he told the commanders in detail that I had set up two ambushes in the same place and defeated the German army with a small number of troops.

After listening to the introduction of Bantai leiev, kirilov asked in surprise: "Damn, comrade deputy division commander, why did you not introduce such cases in detail in your telegram to the division headquarters, but simply report how many enemies have been eliminated and how many weapons and ammunition have been seized." At this point, he looked at me with adoring eyes and said from the bottom of his heart: "if these two ambushes can be written into military school textbooks, they will become classic examples of war in the future. Think about it, comrade division commander. When every Cadet of a military academy opens the textbook and sees this example, he will firmly remember your name. "

"As for whether or not to write in the textbook, that is the future." Khrushchev interrupted kirilov and said, "Comrade oshanina, the reason why Comrade Stalin demoted you at the beginning was that you were promoted too fast and your foundation was not solid. If you think about a recruit who has only been in the army for a few months, he suddenly becomes a general from an ordinary soldier. Although he is promoted because of many achievements, the commanders who have been in the army for more than ten or twenty years and whose rank is lower than you don't think so. They will think that you are promoted through nepotism, Their dissatisfaction will affect a large number of people, which will easily affect the morale of the army.

But after more than half a year's observation and test, the Supreme Commander himself thinks that you have the ability to assume a higher command position, so he will take the initiative to offer you the post of deputy commander of the 62nd group army. "

Although the name of the deputy commander is very big, I know in my heart that the actual power is not equal to that of the division commander of my independent division. So after Khrushchev finished, I asked carefully, "Comrade military commissar, I can be the deputy commander of the group army, but I have a request. I don't know if you can agree?"

"What request, tell me?" Asked Khrushchev curiously.

In fact, not only Khrushchev but also kirilov looked at me curiously, waiting for my final answer.

I coughed gently, cleared my throat and said, "Comrade military commissar, at present, there are many army numbers in the city, and the communication is not smooth, so my appointment can't be conveyed to them in the shortest time, so if I go to command them, there may be a situation of command inaction. So I ask you to let me stay in the independent division and cooperate with commander trakov to command the forces in the city at the right time. "

After listening to my request, Khrushchev readily agreed: "no problem, you are also the teacher of the independent division. Stay where you think it's better to stay. Now the 13th division of the guards nearest to you can be under your command. "

I stood up, took Khrushchev's hand and said gratefully, "thank you, thank you, comrade military Commissar. Please rest assured that I will live up to the trust of the Supreme Commander himself and you. " A month ago, my independent division was under the command of general rodimzev's close guard 13th division. I didn't expect that I would be in charge of his troops now.

"Major general oshanina," major general varenikov, who had been silent, took out a document from his briefcase and handed it to me. At the same time, he said, "this is the letter of appointment for you. I didn't know when you would be able to come back from the north, so I took office on November 1st. "

"Comrade military commissar, may I ask you a question?" While I was reading the papers, kirilov took Khrushchev and asked in a low voice, "is that ok?"

"Ask, comrade kirilov." Khrushchev and kirilov should be acquaintances. They seem to be very casual.

"I think you've already learned from commander trakov's report about Mr. o'shanina's going north in person?" Kirilov said that when he saw Khrushchev nodding his head in affirmation, he asked in a puzzled way, "then why do you call us every day to scold us and say that we are good at asserting without asking for instructions?"

"Old man." From their conversation, I recognized that they were really acquaintances. "Comrade Stalin called to inquire about the whereabouts of o'shanina in person. Do you think we can take it lightly? How can we account to the commander in chief if something happens to her in the battle? "

"So it is. I see." Kirilov finally realized.

"Major akhromeyev," I think Khrushchev had finished what he had to say, and quickly told akhromeyev, "go and call razumeyeva and them in."

Looking at the back of akhromeyev's departure, Khrushchev suddenly asked another question that I was most reluctant to answer: "by the way, comrade oshanina, I heard that you are married and have a child."

"Yes, comrade military Commissar." I replied in tears and laughter, "I got married before the war and had a son."

"Where are they now?" I shook my head and replied in an uncertain voice, "I'm not sure. My husband oshanin was seriously injured during the Moscow defense war and was sent to a military hospital, but I never heard from him again. As for my son, I followed my mother from where she lived to Leningrad and later evacuated from the city. The mother died soon after she left the city, leaving only her son wandering around. When liuban broke through, I met him by accident and took him out of the encirclement. However, I gave him to a female health worker who was wounded and retreated before the beginning of the campaign of the bulge, and now there is no whereabouts of him. " After listening to my family's message, Khrushchev sighed and said, "Comrade oshanina, this is war." After a moment's silence, he said to himself, "my son Leonid hasn't written to me for a long time, and I don't know how he's doing now." Kirilov heard what Khrushchev said to himself. He quickly took over and said, "Comrade military commissar, you can call your son. With your present position, you have such right." I didn't expect Khrushchev to shake his head and say, "no, comrade kirilov, you know how busy the wartime communication lines are. How can I occupy this precious line for my own personal affairs." I know Khrushchev's feelings for his son in my heart, otherwise he would not kneel down to Stalin to save his son's life later. Seeing that this is an opportunity to please him, I agreed with kirilov and said, "Comrade military commissar, kirilov's political commissar is right. You should call your son and ask about him. But it's not as a military commissar of the front army, but as a father who calls his own children. I believe everyone can understand that. " My words made Khrushchev silent, but I can see that he was moved by my words. After a short consideration, he finally nodded and said with some difficulty, "well, since you all say that, I'll call him when I get back to the east bank in the evening."