Chapter 965

After a few words of chatting, andreushenko suddenly turned the topic back to the exchange. He asked me with half confidence: "Comrade commander, do you think the Germans can agree to our terms and exchange with us face to face?"

"Comrade colonel." Without waiting for me to speak, Romanov took the lead and said to andreushenko solemnly: "you have not been under commander oshanina's command for one or two days. Do you still doubt her ability? When was she wrong in her judgment and decision? So I believe that this time will not be an exception. The German will certainly agree to the conditions we put forward according to her analysis. "

Although Lao maozi didn't speak modestly, I was ashamed to hear that Romanov gave me such a high evaluation. Seeing that he wanted to continue to reprimand andeliuxianke, he quickly came out to make ends meet: "well, comrade deputy commander, don't say any more. Col. andreushenko should know all you said. He just cares and worries that our wounded can't escape the enemy's clutches. That's why he worries so much. "

The reason why I want to stop Romanov from going on is that although his military rank is higher than andrewshenko's, after all, both of them are the head of the same division. It is estimated that andrewshenko will not feel comfortable to be criticized by the commander of the same level.

After hearing what I said, Romanov realized that he had made a mistake. He coughed and apologized to andreushenko: "I'm sorry, comrade colonel. I'm so impatient. I shouldn't be angry with you. I'm officially sorry."

Andreushenko waved his hand after listening and said magnanimously, "Comrade deputy commander, you are right. I should trust the commander and not doubt her judgment at will." At this point, he looked back at me and apologized to me, saying, "I'm sorry, comrade commander. I'm wrong. I shouldn't doubt your judgment or challenge your authority."

As for andrewshenko's low profile, I laughed twice and then said, "OK, let's not talk about that. At present, the German's behavior is very abnormal. If yesterday they caught general gurdyev and just died, and general Romanov has not yet taken office, "you have done a good job, comrade deputy commander." Under the current circumstances, Romanov's treatment of gurdyev's remains is the most appropriate, so I nodded and agreed: "when the war is over, I will inform the general's family and ask them to move the remains back to their hometown for burial."

"Are there any anti tank weapons in the city?" I asked a moment later.

"Yes, but very few." Romanov said with regret: "when the 308th division captured the city, it seized a number of German weapons and equipment, including four anti tank guns and five anti-aircraft machine guns, all of which are our standard weapons. These weapons should be stored in the warehouses occupied by the German army in those years, so the ammunition is effective and cannot support long-term operations. "

As for Romanov's complaint, I could only look up to the sky with a long sigh and said helplessly: "Comrade deputy commander, although we have captured a number of enemy anti tank guns in kafbas, the number is limited and we can only barely equip the 22nd division and artillery regiment of the guards. Since your anti tank force here is weak, I'll call the chief of staff later and ask lieutenant colonel kaverin to draw a battalion from the artillery regiment to strengthen you. "

"Very good, comrade commander. This is very good." When Romanov said this, he looked at andreushenko and said with emotion: "with this artillery battalion, we will be more confident when we deal with the German armored forces."

As we were talking, the big wooden door of the conference room was suddenly pushed open, and a second lieutenant came in from the outside. Came to us, raised his hand after a salute, stood in place, did not speak, seems to be hesitant to whom to report.

Romanov saw the second lieutenant's Dilemma and quickly said to him, "second lieutenant, if you have anything, report it directly to the commander."

"Yes The second lieutenant agreed, and then reported, "Comrade commander, just received a call from the front line, and the German army sent a liaison to them."

Although I had known for a long time that the German army would agree to my exchange terms, I was still worried before I got the exact information. As soon as the second lieutenant said that the German army had sent a liaison, I couldn't wait to ask, "what do the Germans say?"

"They said the exchange would take place at 8 a.m. tomorrow. As for the location," the second lieutenant said, pausing for a moment, as if recalling the call. But he was quick to say with certainty: "outside the front of the city's northeast."

"I see, comrade lieutenant." When I got the exact news, my heart fell to the ground. Then I told him, "you go to the front line to call back and say that we agree with the time and place proposed by the German army. The two sides will exchange at 8 a.m. tomorrow on time."

"Yes The second lieutenant agreed, turned and walked back, ready to carry out the order I had just given.

As soon as the second lieutenant walked out of the meeting room, Romanov asked me, "Comrade commander, let me have the exchange ceremony tomorrow morning."

"No, comrade deputy commander. I'm worried about the German plot. For the sake of safety, you should stay in the headquarters with the commander, and I will be responsible for the exchange ceremony. " As soon as his voice fell, andreushenko raised his objection. He said solemnly, "even if something happens to me, you can command my 171st division."

"Comrade captain, I am the Supreme Commander here. I has the final say of who will be responsible for this matter." Romanov also said: "in the current situation, I don't think the Germans dare to make any small moves. After all, the exchange place is at our forefront. Once we find any change in the enemy's position, we can withdraw to our position in time. There will be no danger. "

Andreushenko seems to want to seize this dangerous task, so as soon as Romanov's words were finished, he immediately added: "but, Comrade General..."

"Come on, come on! You two teachers should stop arguing. " Seeing that they were about to start an argument, I quickly interrupted them and said to myself, "you don't have to go tomorrow. You'd better stay in the division and take charge of your troops. I'll be responsible for the exchange of prisoners of war. "

"What?" When the two people in dispute heard what I said, they both stopped at the same time. After a short silence, they urged me to speak of it in unison: "Comrade commander, you are the head of the army. You can't take any risks."

I laughed at the kindness of the two men, and then said with disapproval: "just now, the deputy commander also said that the exchange site is outside the front position of our army. Once I find out that the enemy has any plot, I can return to the front position in time." In order to make them feel at ease, I specially stressed that "old soldiers like Manstein, who are somewhat chivalrous, disdain to play such a small plot that can't be on the stage. You can rest assured that I will not be in danger. "

Although my words were so clear, Romanov was still not at ease. He took the initiative to put forward: "Comrade commander, there are not many troops in the forward position, only half a battalion. For the sake of safety, I will send you another company?"

I nodded and said, "this is the best way. When I come here, I only bring a guard platoon with me. If I ask them to help carry the wounded, it is estimated that the number is not enough. With your company and the original troops in the position, it will be more than enough. "

The next morning, with Yushchenko and the soldiers of the guard platoon, I arrived at the front position early. As soon as I entered the trench, two commanders came to report to me. One of the captains was the company commander holding the position, while the second lieutenant was the company commander sent by Romanov to me.

Because the weather outside is a little cold, so we all stay in the observation station which is not too cold, quietly looking at the North Road. When Yushchenko saw that it was getting closer and closer to the appointed time, he could not help getting anxious. He kept saying in my ear: "Comrade commander, why don't you come? Is it possible that the Germans lied to us... "

I was distracted by his chanting, so I gave him a fierce look. Then I said angrily, "come on, comrade captain, stop chanting. Although the Germans are our enemies, since they say they will come, they will certainly come. Wait patiently. "

"Yes." Yushchenko, whom I scolded, immediately shut up. But I knew in my heart that although he didn't say anything, he was still dubious that the German army would send our captured wounded as agreed.

A few minutes before eight, the German convoy appeared. In the front is a three wheeled motorcycle, in the middle is a convoy of more than ten covered trucks, followed by more than ten motorcycles, followed by two armored vehicles. Perhaps to prevent misunderstanding, the officer sitting in the sidecar was still holding a white flag.

Seeing that the German army stopped 100 meters away from the front line and did not move forward, I knew in my heart that it was the official exchange place chosen by the German army. I said to the captain of the garrison, "Captain, for the sake of safety, let your soldiers prepare for battle." Then he waved his head to Yushchenko and the lieutenant and said, "come on, go to the Germans for me."

After the three of us left the trench, the soldiers of the special guard platoon also climbed out of the trench and followed us in a scattered formation. The coffin, which contained Ike's body, was carried by eight strong soldiers, who followed us closely towards the German convoy.

The two sides met. Commander Hu Bo, who had just come down from the cab of the leading truck, was surprised to see that I had only one platoon. After a simple greeting, he tentatively asked, "Sir, you only have so many people. Are you not afraid that our motorcade is not your wounded, but our elite troops?"

I laughed and confidently replied, "I'm not afraid. I believe Marshal Manstein is a soldier with chivalry. He will never engage in such tricks that can't be put on the table."

When I said that, lieutenant commander Huber laughed a little awkwardly, then waved to the back, and immediately six soldiers trotted along with a coffin.

After the coffin was put down beside us, Huber pointed to me and said, "Sir, the coffin is the body of your army general haridonov. Do you need to check it?"

"No more." I've never seen haredonov before. Even if I open the coffin, I can't tell whether the general himself is. He just pretends to be generous and says to Huber, "Mr. commander, I trust you." With that, he turned to the eight soldiers standing behind, waved and ordered, "give them the coffin."

After handing over the coffin containing the body of the other general, Hu Bo pointed to the crowd not far away and said, "that's the wounded captured by your army. You can send someone to receive it." With that, he turned to me and said solemnly, "Sir, my task is finished. Please allow me to leave."“ Thank you, commander Huber Although we are hostile to each other, I took the initiative to extend my hand to the other side and politely said, "I hope we can still cooperate in the future." Listen to me, commander Huber's face suddenly showed a smile and cry. But he soon returned to normal, took my hand and politely said, "good bye, sir. See you later!" With that, he raised his hand and saluted me. With the six soldiers carrying coffins, he walked towards the motorcade.