Chapter 614

Thinking of this, I asked kirilov with great interest, "Comrade political commissar, how do you plan to carry out your work after you come to the independent division?"

Kirilov thought for a moment and said slowly, "Comrade oshanina, I have carefully studied the organizational structure of the independent division and found that you and the other five commanders are in charge of the division. There are no other political workers in the division except for the fifth regiment, who has a political instructor from the Vinica infantry Academy. So before I came here, I transferred 20 people from the Political Department of the group army to enrich the political work force of the division. By the way, they will be able to report in the division by tomorrow at the latest. "

When I heard kirilov's words, I couldn't help clapping in my heart. You know, what I hate most is the political workers. I think most of them have no skills and only know how to blindly obey their superiors. If there are many such blind commanders in my independent division, how can we fight the next war? So I just let out a cold hum, and then asked listlessly, "Comrade political commissar, how do you plan to arrange these political workers who come to the independent division with you?"

Kirilov is very observant. From my tone and face, he can clearly feel that I don't welcome these political workers. But he just laughed, and then said in a slow tone: "two months ago, when the situation showed that a great war was inevitable in the direction of Stalingrad, each unit of the front army added thousands of Communists with rich experience in the party's political work. Among the 9000 Communists gathered by the 62nd group army from the border regions and prefectures, there are more than 500 senior officials of the District, prefectural and municipal committees, department directors and directors, secretaries of collective farms and factories, and other party workers. Among them, comrade kruglov and I from the Central Committee, deputy people's committee member stubov of the state farms of the Russian Federation and other comrades came to the 62nd group army to strengthen the political department. We have formed a strong Party core in the group army. Now we have basically achieved that every company has a strong Party group. Many of the battalions of the 33rd, 37th and 39th divisions of Jinwei are made up of Party members and League members. "

Listening to him, I gave a wry smile, shrugged my shoulders, and said to him in embarrassment: "Comrade political commissar, the composition of the independent division, I think you should also be very clear, except for a few commanders, the rest of the absolute majority of the soldiers are prisoners from Gulag concentration camp, and the commanders are from the punishment camp, so there is no party member in the whole division."

Kirilov said confidently, "don't worry, comrade oshanina. As long as these political workers are assigned to various units, all mechanisms will be gradually improved."

I didn't speak, just nodded noncommittally and listened to him patiently.

"These political workers are all Party members. They should set an example for the commanders and fighters around them. Perseverance should be the code of conduct of every Party member in the fight. If a party member shows panic or fear of death, the party organization must treat such a party member seriously according to Party discipline until he is expelled from the party.

At the same time, we should also take into account that in the next battle, in the brutal battle day and night for weeks and months, political workers are unable to hold large-scale commanders' meetings to publicize the party's important resolutions and the orders of higher commanders, and there is no place or time for them to make long and passionate speeches. Propaganda and agitation for the commanders and fighters of the army should be carried out on the positions, in the buildings they hold fast to, and in the brief talks with the soldiers. What political workers often do is to directly explain to the commanders and fighters how to master weapons and how to complete the commander's orders with their own actual actions. Frankly speaking, this kind of practical action plays a far greater role than a long speech. Therefore, the first task for political workers working in the independent division is to be proficient in positional warfare and street warfare tactics, and to be proficient in various weapons, such as the use of various firearms and grenades. I believe that most political workers can accomplish this task well.

In my opinion, the main task of the independent division Party organization is that after understanding the significance of defending Stalingrad, political workers at all levels should focus their work on the company, platoon and class. Individual talk has become the main way of work for political instructors, party and league leaders, political deputies and political counselors. Only in this way can the soldiers realize that even if he is the only one left behind the enemy, he should and can fight the enemy to the end. Only by giving the soldiers trust and deep trust can the creative enthusiasm of the commanders and fighters be aroused. This is a work that requires patience, complexity and responsibility. I can say optimistically that through the efforts of the political workers in the division, every commander and fighter in the division will become an insurmountable obstacle on the enemy's way forward. "

I have to say that kirilov's words are very convincing. At least his words have reduced my dislike for political workers, but also increased my favor.

Kirilov saw that my face was getting better, and he said while the iron was hot: "after receiving the combat order from the division, they will take the task down to the company, carry out the superior's order to every commander and fighter, and mobilize everyone to complete the combat task under any conditions. They will explain to you the important decisions of the superior and the combat tasks of the army through mass political work for the commanders and fighters, so that the commanders and fighters will have a deeper sense of their responsibilities and a better understanding of the importance of completing the tasks they have accepted.

We firmly believe in victory, and we can't abandon this belief for a minute: our cause is just, what we are defending is a progressive society and a bright life for future generations. Although the enemy has been rampant for a while now, what is waiting for them at last is the fate that they will surely perish! It's not a slogan, it's not a speech at a mass rally, it's our eternal belief, it's the driving force of our combat effectiveness and the source of our brave fighting. "

After listening to kirilov's words, I couldn't help clapping my hands and cheering. It's really wonderful. I came from the Central Committee after all. My speech is of high standard. Even I, who have no good feelings for political workers, have been convinced by him.

She was afraid that kirilov would feel thirsty after saying so much, so she took a cup of hot tea and said enthusiastically, "Comrade political commissar, you must be thirsty after talking for so long. Please have a cup of hot tea with honey."

Kirilov took the tea from razumeyeva's hand, said thanks, took it to her mouth and took a sip, then put the teapot on the earth table, and then said to me, "Comrade oshanina, I have another idea. That is to install radio on our positions and often play songs full of fighting passion to the soldiers to stimulate their fighting spirit. "

His remark immediately reminds me of Alexandrov's red flag singing and dancing troupe, which was once performed in rokosovsky's troops during the Moscow defense war. Although they are only a small group of 12 people, their potential on the battlefield even exceeds that of several divisions. When the troops on the battlefield hear their singing, they will not be able to sing, The combat effectiveness immediately increased in geometric multiples. No wonder when rokosovsky heard the arrival of the troupe, he once said happily, "this is equivalent to sending us a reserve team."

Thinking of this, I nodded my head vigorously and said without hesitation, "Comrade political commissar, I have no objection to your proposal. You are solely responsible for the establishment of broadcasting stations and the installation of loudspeakers in various positions. "

When kirilov saw that I gave him the power to deal with this matter, he readily agreed: "OK, I'll go to the propaganda commander of the group army tomorrow to deal with this matter."

While we were talking, a familiar voice came out of the door: "Comrade division commander, Lieutenant mihayev, commander of the engineering company, reports to you. May I come in?"

Mikhail yev, when I heard that he was reporting to his family outside, I was stunned for a moment. My heart said, I didn't find him. What did he come to do? But others have already arrived at the door. I can't let them go back like this. So I yelled to the outside: "come in, Lieutenant mihayev!"

When he came in to salute kirilov and me, I asked curiously, "Comrade lieutenant, what can I do for you to come to the division headquarters?"

Mikhail yev quickly replied: "Mr. reporting division and political commissar, our company has almost completed the task at present. I come to ask for the next task."

Kirilov gave him a smile and said with concern, "Comrade lieutenant, I think you and your soldiers may be very tired after so many busy days. Well, I'll give you half a day off and have a good rest."

Kirilov showed his attitude. I wanted to agree with him, but I was about to open my mouth when I saw that his low and narrow division headquarters was obviously not suitable to continue to be the command center in the later cruel fighting, so I told Mikhail: "Comrade second lieutenant, the political commissar is right. You should have a good rest after working so hard for a long time. But now it seems that it can't. look at my division headquarters. Do you think it can withstand German shells or bombs? "

Mihayev looked up at the logs on the roof, looked around again, and then slowly shook his head.

"Since you also think that the division headquarters are not up to the standard, should you lead the soldiers of the engineering company to find a safe place for us to build a new headquarters?"

When Mikhail yev heard what I said, he quickly nodded and said in a determined tone: "no problem, sir, you give me five hours, and I will build a safe and comfortable new headquarters for you."

Even kirilov nodded his head with satisfaction at Mikhail's decisiveness and simplicity. He looked at me and said, "Comrade division commander, since we are going to build a new headquarters here, I will go to the residential area first and meet the commanders of the three regiments to get familiar with you."

Although it is the defense area of the independent division from here to the residential area, in order to ensure the safety of kirilov, I still take the initiative to put forward: "Comrade political commissar, I will send a guard platoon to go with you."

Unexpectedly, kirilov waved his hand and said with disapproval, "no, it's not far from here to the residential area. Besides, when I came to take office, I brought a guard team. It's enough to have them accompany me."

Seeing that he refused my kindness, I no longer insisted and let him leave with his guard class.

Kirilov went to the residential area, and mikhayev and a group of soldiers were transforming my headquarters. I also left the headquarters, and took the newly returned basmanov and Vera's guard class to inspect the newly built Fortifications on the hillside.

As we walked towards the main position, basmanov asked with a worried face: "Comrade division, is it appropriate to go to the first regiment position in xiejerikov at this time? If you are attacked by the German army, your life and safety will not be guaranteed. "

As for basmanov's worry, I said without paying any attention: "it's OK, comrade captain. Today's main force of the German army has been attracted to the northwest by the three group armies organized by general Zhukov. The frontal Germans do not have enough strength to attack our positions. "

Although I said that, busmanov asked anxiously, "what if the German army carries out another air raid or shelling on our highlands?"

I waved my hand and said lightly: "although the Germans destroyed our anti-aircraft machine gun positions in the morning air raid, they also lost six planes. Having suffered such a big loss, they will certainly not take another risk in a short time. As for shelling, it's even more impossible. We've been at mamayev post for two or three days. Have you ever seen the German shelling our positions? " Before basmanov could speak, I said to myself, "No. At present, their artillery and tanks are all concentrated in the northwest direction and are used to fully organize the counterattack carried out by our army. What they can do now is to ensure the calm of this area so that more troops can be deployed to reinforce the attacked areas. "

Listen to me, basmanov's face finally showed a smile, he was a little embarrassed to smile and said: "Sir comrade, listen to you say so, I don't worry."

When we were more than 100 meters away from the first regiment, I stopped. Basmanov, who was right behind me, didn't expect that I would stop suddenly, so he bumped into me. After apologizing to me, he asked me curiously, "Comrade teacher, why did you stop?"

I pointed to the position in the distance and said to him, "Comrade captain, come and see. Do you see any difference in the fortifications built by the regiment? "

Basmanov looked at it for a long time, shook his head and said, "I can't see it. It's just one or two trenches with a few large Tibetan caves. It's nothing unusual." At this point, he suddenly stopped, after a short silence, he exclaimed: "Damn, how can the position of a regiment be built like this? Sir, look at that trench. Is it a bit like a mountain road? The starting point is connected with the Tibetan soldier cave behind the hillside. It spirals up in a clockwise direction. After passing the hillside, it reaches the fortification at the top of the mountain. "

"Yes, comrade captain, you have observed very carefully." For his careful observation, I nodded, praised him, and then explained to him, "this trench of the shejerikov regiment is very skillful. When the German shells or bombs fall in the hillside trench, the commanders and fighters who stick inside can only leave a few observation posts, and the rest will follow the trench to the Tibetan cave to take refuge. When the enemy attacks, they will re-enter the position. Even if the German army breaks through the hillside position, it doesn't matter. When the enemy charges the hillside position, the commanders and fighters in the Tibetan cave can rush up along the trench, recapture the hillside position, fire from the back of the enemy, and attack the defenders on the top of the hillside back and forth to wipe out the enemy. "

When busmanov and I were discussing the advantages and disadvantages of the first regiment's position, Lieutenant Colonel shijerikov, who was informed by the soldiers, had already come to me with several soldiers.

After xiejerikov saluted me, I pointed to the position in the distance and asked frankly, "Comrade xiejerikov, why is your regiment's trench built like this?"

Because I didn't show my attitude, shijerikov didn't know whether I wanted to criticize him or praise him. After a moment's hesitation, he answered me with a stiff head: "report to division commander, the method of building this trench is proposed by the engineer company commander, Second Lieutenant Mikhail yev. Seeing that the defense effect of this trench is good, I agreed. Comrade division, if you want to blame me, blame me. Don't blame lieutenant mihayev. He also obeys my orders. "

Seeing the flustered expression on shijerikov's face, I couldn't help laughing. "When did I say this trench is bad?" I asked Seeing that he was stunned for a moment, shaking his head desperately, I continued, "I think the method of repairing this trench is very good. Even if the German army occupies the position on the hillside or the top of the mountain, our troops can rely on this trench to quickly take back the lost position without causing too much casualties."

Shejerikov was relieved to hear that.

Under the leadership of shijerikov, I inspected the positions of the first regiment, and then went to check the cave behind the hillside. I found that the fortification level of the fortification completely reached my expected level, and then I was satisfied to take basmanov back to the division headquarters.

As soon as I got to the hill where the division headquarters was located, I saw a large number of soldiers shouting numbers in front of me and pulling something up the hillside. Without looking back, I said to busmanov, "Comrade captain, let's go and see what's going on."

Not far out, I saw everything on the hillside. It turned out that the soldiers were struggling to pull guns on the hillside. As soon as basmanov and I stopped, a man ran out of the crowd and ran towards us.

After stopping in front of us, he raised his hand and said excitedly, "Comrade division commander, artillery captain Morozov, report to you that the two anti tank companies assigned to our division by the headquarters of the group army have arrived."