Chapter 1008

"Yes," Ustinov gave me a positive answer, looked at the nearby Florin and said meaningfully, "the reason why I want you to be in charge of this secret base is that you are one of the insiders who know the real history of Florin engineers."

Ustinov's words made me shiver, saying that I do know that Florin is a passer-by, but if I don't promise to be in charge of this base, are you going to kill me? Thinking of this, I felt my heart beating violently, and the corners of my mouth twitched violently. After a few times, I took a deep breath and asked difficultly, "comrades of the people's Committee, is this an order that must be carried out?"

Ustinov's eyebrows picked, restrained the smile on his face, shrugged his shoulders: "oshanina, don't be so sensitive, even if you don't want to take this position, there will be no bad consequences."

Listening to what he said, I immediately relaxed. I really don't want to be the person in charge of the secret base. Now that he has said that even if he refuses, there are no sequelae, I can choose according to my heart. I pretended to ponder for a moment, and then said tactfully: "Comrade people's commissar, thank you for your kindness. I don't think I am suitable to be the person in charge of the secret base. I still like to stay in the front line and fight face to face with the enemy."

My reply seems to have been expected by Ustinov. After listening to it, he didn't even change his face. However, he did not give up, and still made the final attempt: "Comrade oshanina, do you really decide not to be in charge of this secret base?"

"Yes, comrades of the people's Committee." I answered firmly: "I feel that it is difficult for me to be competent for this important position with my own ability. I'm sorry

After I made my attitude clear again, Ustinov could not help sighing and said with regret, "Oh, that's a pity. Comrade Zhukov once said to me that you prefer to stay in the front line to command and take part in battles rather than work in the rear. Even such an important position will not be accepted easily. Now it seems that Comrade Zhukov is right! "

"And Comrade oshanina." Perhaps Ustinov saw my embarrassment and quickly comforted me and said, "although you didn't accept the position I offered you, don't worry about the adverse consequences. Perhaps, as Zhukov said, the most suitable position for you is at the front line. "

"Yes, comrades of the people's Committee." Listening to what he said, I quickly echoed: "maybe I've been in the front line for a long time, and I've already adapted to that kind of life style. Suddenly I was transferred to the rear, but I still don't adapt."

"O'shanina, it's getting late. I'll take you out first." Then Ustinov patted me on the shoulder and said calmly, "I was going to take you to visit some research laboratories deep underground after you agreed to take the post of head of the base. Now that you've turned down my offer, I can't take you to these labs. "

When the three of us returned to the vicinity of the tanks, Florin suddenly said to Ustinov, "Comrade people's commissar, I think we should let Rita have a look at our new tanks. What do you mean

Ustinov stopped, looked at me sideways, then nodded and agreed, "well, let her see what our new tank looks like." Then he yelled at several soldiers standing near the tank, "lift the camouflage net."

With the release of Ustinov's order, the soldiers stepped forward to lift the camouflage net covering the tank, revealing the true face of T-72. Looking at the behemoth in front of me, I can't help thinking that this tank was originally designed for large-scale rapid assault. If it can't appear in the form of cluster, the effect is not good. If it is used in a small amount, it is only suitable for low-intensity conflict operations. The t-72s in front of me may play a starting role in local battlefields. If they are used in battlefields with hundreds of tanks, their role will be greatly reduced.

Perhaps Ustinov saw me staring at the tank in a daze and asked, "Comrade oshanina, what do you think of our new tank?"

I quickly replied, "yes, it looks great!"

After listening, Ustinov said to me with a smile: "our new tank not only looks great, but also will surprise you when it comes to the battlefield. Let's not say anything else. For the common German tanks No. 3 and No. 4, we can hit them at least ten by one. "

When I looked at the 125mm main gun, I couldn't help smiling. My heart said that you don't know the power of the T-72 at all. Let alone ten German tanks, even if they come to 20 or 30, they still can't help this new tank from later generations.

My smile made Ustinov misunderstand again. He then asked with a little dissatisfaction, "why, comrade oshanina, don't you believe what I said?"

"You are mistaken, comrade member of the people's Committee." I quickly explained to him: "since the assault rifles provided by engineer Florin have excellent performance in the battlefield, the power of the tanks produced under his guidance can be imagined."

After listening, Florin's face showed a satisfied smile. He raised his hand, looked at his watch, and said to us, "I'll go back to the anti tank trench to see if there's anything to improve, so I won't accompany you."

"Do as you please." Ustinov said politely to him.

After Florin left, Ustinov took me around the building and toward the parking lot. After walking for a while, he looked back at the guard who was far behind us, and then said to me in a low voice, "oshanina, I'll tell you a piece of news in advance. In the middle of April, we will organize a delegation to the United States. Comrade Zhukov recommended you to the Supreme Commander himself."

When I went to the United States, when I heard Ustinov say so, I couldn't help wondering: "Comrade member of the people's Committee, may I ask, what's the purpose of our going to the United States?"

"Very simply, members of the delegation are responsible for introducing to the American people the great deeds of the Soviet government and people in bravely fighting against the Communist aggressors." "Of course, if possible, we also hope that they will provide us with more military assistance and persuade the politicians and the people there to support the Allies' counter offensive against Europe. The Supreme Commander himself is very eager for the United States and Britain to open up a second battlefield and force the * * to divide their forces, so as to relieve the pressure on us. "

As Ustinov had a lot to introduce, we went to the parking place, but his words were not finished. The major who sent me saw the appearance of Ustinov and wanted to say hello. Unexpectedly, he just walked towards us a few steps, but was turned away by Ustinov.

Ustinov continued to say to me: "at the end of last year, in order to urge the allies to open up a second battlefield, we sent Ludmila, a female sniper with outstanding military achievements, to visit the United States. She was not only loved by the American people, but also gained the friendship of Mrs. Roosevelt... Because the Kremlin was very satisfied with the heroine's performance, after she returned home, she was promoted from lieutenant to major, and was awarded the title of "Soviet hero"... "

In this way, we stood not far from the car and talked for more than half an hour before Ustinov said, "well, comrade oshanina, I have finished what I should say. If it's possible, you can go back and study English as soon as possible. Maybe it will be useful then. "

"Yes I waited for him to finish, quickly and respectfully promised: "I will not let you down."

When I got out of the secret base and got back in the car that bzikov was driving, he turned to me and said, "Rita, I just got a call about you."

"It's about me?" Bezikov's words made me feel at a loss. I asked mistily, "is it from the hospital?"

He didn't give me an immediate answer. When the bus arrived and the checkpoint was not visible, he replied, "it's not the hospital, it's Marshal Zhukov. He knew I was sending you here, so he called directly to the checkpoint

"Marshal's call?" Bezikov's words surprised me. I asked vaguely, "what can he do for me?"

"It's about Kiev." Bzikov answered briefly as he drove.

"Kiev?" When I heard this place name, my heart could not help hanging up, some flustered to ask: "what's the matter there?"

"Well, one of your former subordinates, a commander, ordered that all the more than 200 captured German officers and soldiers be shot without asking for instructions." Bezikov looked at me sideways and said quickly, "after general rebalko learned about this, he ordered the commander to be detained and reported the situation to the marshal. Comrade marshal, I want to ask for your opinions on how to deal with this regimental commander. "

Hearing this, I quickly and seriously asked, "what's the name of the regiment leader?"

"Lt. Col. chejerikov, head of the first regiment of the 22nd division of the guards."

It's said that it's shijerikov. I can't help thinking about it. In my impression, shijerikov has always been a man of stable personality. How could he order the slaughter of prisoners at will? There must be something unknown. Thinking of this, I then asked, "Captain, do you know why?"

Bezikov nodded and replied, "yes, Lieutenant Colonel shejerikov led the army to capture the hilez concentration camp north of Kiev, where a large number of dead bodies were found. It is said that this concentration camp was built in June 1942, mainly for prisoners of war, anti * * and Jews. Many people die every day. According to statistics, the concentration camp has taken at least 25000 lives. "

When I heard what bzikov said, I immediately understood why shijerikov was so unconventional, "anything else?"

"Moreover, according to the prisoners' confession, after they occupied Kiev in September 1941, they carried out systematic massacres in the babiya Valley, not far from the concentration camp." In order to let me know the whole story, bezikov also gave a detailed explanation: "from September 24 to 28, 1941, the buildings used by the bloody German occupation forces in the city exploded one after another, resulting in the death of a large number of Germans. Originally, these actions were carried out by our underground resistance organizations, but the Germans put the blame on the Jews. The leader of the occupying forces decided to put all the Jews in the city to death.

There were 160000 Jews in the city, 100000 of whom had been evacuated to the rear before Kiev fell. On September 28, the SS put up signs everywhere in the city, saying that Jews came out of their houses the next morning and gathered in the street. At 8 a.m. on the 29th, all the Jews were summoned to a few blocks, and then the SS drove them to the babya valley. The Jews who entered the valley were asked to take off all the valuable things in their hands and all their clothes. Ten people in groups went to the deep valley. As soon as they enter the predetermined location, they will be shot by machine guns, and a large number of Jews will be killed. In just two days, 33771 Jews were killed. Over the next few months, thousands of Jews were captured and sent to the valley of babya for execution. Besides Jews, many prisoners of war and Gypsies of our army were also killed there... "After bezikov introduced the whole situation, I couldn't help getting angry, biting my back teeth, and said fiercely:" if I were Xie jerikov, I would not hesitate to give the same order when I saw the bones in the concentration camp. Because our soldiers did not kill people at all, but a group of dehumanized German beasts. "“ Rita, how are you going to reply to marshal? " Although bezikov asked without thinking, I knew in my heart that he was talking about how to deal with chejerikov. So I said without hesitation, "Colonel, I personally believe that in this incident, not only should lieutenant colonel chejerikov not be punished, but he should also be commended. Please tell the marshal what I mean After hearing this, bzikov showed a smile on his face. He said in a friendly way, "no problem. I'll take your original words to marshal." He comforted me and said, "don't worry, marshal knows that this lieutenant commander is your favorite general. Otherwise, I won't ask for your advice on how to deal with him. Well, you should be tired after coming out today. I'll take you back to the hospital