In the room, Rokossovsky opened his arms and shouted: "Ada, my child!"
Ada, who was pushed by Asiya, also woke up from the shock and rushed towards Rokossovsky in the room.
Moments later, the father and daughter hugged each other tightly.
Ada hugged her long-lost father tightly and kept sobbing. Even Rokossovsky, who has always been mature and steady, raised his hands to wipe away tears from time to time.
"Let's go." Seeing Asiya looking curiously into the room, Sokov quickly put his arm around her shoulders and walked aside, saying, "Don't disturb the long-awaited reunion of their father and daughter."
Sokov brought Asiya to the headquarters, poured her a cup of hot tea himself, and then asked with concern: "Asiya, the battle to defend Stalingrad has come to an end, should we go back and take a look? your parents?"
"It is said that friendly forces are surrounding Manstein's troops," Asiya asked while drinking tea: "Don't we need reinforcements?"
"Silly girl, I'm afraid the troops of the 62nd Army will be moved back for reinforcements. Before the reinforcements are completed, do you think your superiors will send one of our divisions alone for reinforcements?"
"That's such a pity." After Asiya heard what Sokov said, she said with regret: "I can't see the destruction of Manstein's army with my own eyes."
Sokov wanted to tell Asiya that Manstein, who was being besieged by several Soviet fronts, not only was not eliminated, but on the contrary, he was at a disadvantage and beat the Soviet army to pieces. But he could only hold these words in his stomach, and said insincerely: "Don't worry, Asiya, even if we can't witness Manstein's destruction with our own eyes. In the next battle, we will also see thousands of Thousands of enemies were wiped out by us."
Sokov sat with Asya in the headquarters for almost an hour before he saw Rokossovsky walking in from the outside. Sokov quickly stood up, tilted his head and looked towards the door, trying to figure out whether Ada was standing outside the door.
"No need to look anymore," Rokossovsky noticed Sokov's intention and quickly waved his hand to him and said, "Ada has already returned to the health team."
"Comrade Commander of the Front Army," Sokov learned that Ada had left, and asked tentatively: "Do you think you should let Ada work in the logistics organization? After all, the danger of staying in the field army is too great."
"Since other people's children can stay at the front, why can't my daughter stay in the combat unit?" Rokossovsky did not seem to appreciate Sokov's proposal. He said seriously: "Since she can hide it from me If she joins the army, even if I place her in a logistics organization, I'm afraid she won't be willing."
"Comrade General," Seeing Rokossovsky and Sokov talking about business seriously, Asia couldn't sit still. She stood up and asked Rokossovsky timidly: "Allow me Leave?"
"Permission." After Rokossovsky agreed to Asiya's request, he said softly: "Asiya, I will ask you to take care of Ada from now on. If she does anything wrong, just point it out to her. Come."
"Don't worry, Comrade General. I will definitely take good care of Ada." After Asiya finished speaking, she raised her hand and saluted Rokossovsky, then turned and walked out of the division headquarters.
"Comrade Commander." The communications staff officer who came to Mamayev Heights with Rokossovsky handed Rokossovsky a newly received telegram and said excitedly: "I just received the message. According to the latest battle report, the troops of the Voronezh Front have successfully recaptured Belgorod."
"Really?" Rokossovsky said with emotion as he took the telegram from the staff, "This is really exciting news."
After reading the message, he raised his head and looked at Sokov and asked: "Misha, tell me, can our friendly forces capture Kharkov in the near future?"
"That's for sure, Comrade Commander of the Front Army." Sokov gave Rokossovsky a positive answer and said: "Today, the strength and equipment of our army, both locally and as a whole, far exceed defeat the enemy. In a week at most, our troops will be able to successfully recapture Kharkov."
Hearing what Sokov said, Rokossovsky stared at him for a while, then nodded and said: "Misha, your idea coincides with mine. Since Manstein was rescued by us, The besieged Paulus Group and their troops deployed near Kharkov are already very empty. Facing our powerful offensive, the enemy will not be able to sustain it for long."
"Kharkov is our country's sixth largest city and an important industrial base where the T-34 tank was born. Once we regain this city, we will have an additional base for tank production." Sokov tactfully reminded Roko Sovsky: "But it should be noted that the enemy will never be reconciled to their defeat. They will definitely concentrate their superior forces and launch a crazy counterattack against the city."
"Don't worry, Misha." Regarding Sokov's worries, Rokossovsky said somewhat disapprovingly: "Our army's military strength and technical equipment far exceed the German army. To completely eliminate the enemy, it may be necessary." It’s a bit difficult; but if you want to block the enemy’s attack, there’s no problem at all.”
Now that Rokossovsky had reached this point, Sokov knew that what he said was meaningless, so he wisely kept his mouth shut.
Ivanov on the side finally found a chance to speak, and asked tentatively: "Comrade Commander, do you think your superiors will let us participate in the attack?"
"No." Rokossovsky shook his head and said, "Now our troops are several times more than the enemy. If we invest more troops, the effect will be limited, and it is still a waste. Therefore, you must do a good job Prepare to transfer to the base camp reserve team, and then rejoin the battle after a period of recuperation."
After the 41st Guards Division withdrew from the Don River Basin to Stalingrad, it conducted a simple replenishment. As the former division commander, Ivanov naturally knew how long it would take to replenish the troops. Therefore, after Rokossovsky finished speaking, he smiled bitterly and said: "Comrade Commander, so to speak, our division will not be able to participate in any battles for at least two months."
Hearing Ivanov's question, Rokossovsky smiled: "Why, comrade colonel, haven't you been bored by these months of non-stop fighting?"
"Tired of it, how could it be?" Ivanov replied with a smile: "We will not be tired of war until we have completely driven the enemy from our land."
"Comrade Deputy Division Commander, even if we drive the enemy out of the country, it will not be considered a real victory." Sidorin added: "We must continue to join forces and march westward to reach Berlin."
"Comrade Chief of Staff, your idea is so bold." Ivanov said with emotion: "It's still a long time before we drive the enemy out of the country, and you are actually considering occupying Berlin."
"Comrade Deputy Division Commander, I think what the Chief of Staff said makes sense." Sokov stood up and spoke up for Sidorin: "To completely win this war, it is not just as simple as driving the enemy away from the border. We also have to go In the attack on Berlin, we can only achieve a real victory by completely wiping out the Faxi Temple."
Rokossovsky raised his hand to look at his watch and said to Sokov: "Misha, it's getting late. I have to rush to Chuikov's headquarters immediately, rest there for one night, and then return to my headquarters. . If anything happens, you can call Chuikov to find me."
"I understand, Comrade Commander of the Front Army."
Rokossovsky raised his hand and patted Sokov on the shoulder, smiling heartily and said: "Misha, thank you."
Looking at Rokossovsky's leaving back, Sokov understood that the reason why he thanked him was to thank him for allowing their father and daughter to reunite.
"Comrade division commander," now that Rokossovsky has left and the work of the division must continue, Sidorin came to Sokov and asked: "Mihiga just called me and asked them When can the battalion’s equipment be replaced?”
After the Ignatov brothers' guerrillas were reorganized by the 41st Guards Division, Sokov gave them a battalion structure. The battalion commander was served by his elder brother Mishiga, and his younger brother Vovka served as deputy battalion commander. . However, due to the hasty adaptation, the military uniforms and equipment of the new battalion have not been resolved so far. As a result, Mihiga called from time to time to ask when they could be given uniforms and replacement equipment.
"Comrade Chief of Staff," Sokov recalled that before the battle began, he had hoarded a batch of weapons and ammunition in the arsenal at Mamayev Heights. Although a lot had been sent out, there should still be some in stock, so he asked Xi Dolin: "I wonder how many weapons are left in the underground arsenal?"
"The number is not large." Sidorin understood what Sokov was asking and quickly explained: "It can probably equip a company."
"Then distribute the weapons. Since we can only equip one company, then equip one company first." Sokov said to Sidorin: "We will replace them in batches."
Now that Rokossovsky had reached this point, Sokov knew that what he said was meaningless, so he wisely kept his mouth shut.
Ivanov on the side finally found a chance to speak, and asked tentatively: "Comrade Commander, do you think your superiors will let us participate in the attack?"
"No." Rokossovsky shook his head and said, "Now our troops are several times more than the enemy. If we invest more troops, the effect will be limited, and it is still a waste. Therefore, you must do a good job Prepare to transfer to the base camp reserve team, and then rejoin the battle after a period of recuperation."
After the 41st Guards Division withdrew from the Don River Basin to Stalingrad, it conducted a simple replenishment. As the former division commander, Ivanov naturally knew how long it would take to replenish the troops. Therefore, after Rokossovsky finished speaking, he smiled bitterly and said: "Comrade Commander, so to speak, our division will not be able to participate in any battles for at least two months."
Hearing Ivanov's question, Rokossovsky smiled: "Why, comrade colonel, haven't you been bored by these months of non-stop fighting?"
"Tired of it, how could it be?" Ivanov replied with a smile: "We will not be tired of war until we have completely driven the enemy from our land."
"Comrade Deputy Division Commander, even if we drive the enemy out of the country, it will not be considered a real victory." Sidorin added: "We must continue to join forces and march westward to reach Berlin."
"Comrade Chief of Staff, your idea is so bold." Ivanov said with emotion: "It's still a long time before we drive the enemy out of the country, and you are actually considering occupying Berlin."
"Comrade Deputy Division Commander, I think what the Chief of Staff said makes sense." Sokov stood up and spoke up for Sidorin: "To completely win this war, it is not just as simple as driving the enemy away from the border. We also have to go In the attack on Berlin, we can only achieve a real victory by completely wiping out the Faxi Temple."
Rokossovsky raised his hand to look at his watch and said to Sokov: "Misha, it's getting late. I have to rush to Chuikov's headquarters immediately, rest there for one night, and then return to my headquarters. . If anything happens, you can call Chuikov to find me."
"I understand, Comrade Commander of the Front Army."
Rokossovsky raised his hand and patted Sokov on the shoulder, smiling heartily and said: "Misha, thank you."
Looking at Rokossovsky's leaving back, Sokov understood that the reason why he thanked him was to thank him for allowing their father and daughter to reunite.
"Comrade division commander," now that Rokossovsky has left and the work of the division must continue, Sidorin came to Sokov and asked: "Mihiga just called me and asked them When can the battalion’s equipment be replaced?”
After the Ignatov brothers' guerrillas were reorganized by the 41st Guards Division, Sokov gave them a battalion structure. The battalion commander was served by his elder brother Mishiga, and his younger brother Vovka served as deputy battalion commander. . However, due to the hasty adaptation, so far, the military uniforms and equipment of the new camp have not been resolved, so Mixijia called from time to time to ask when they could be given uniforms and replacement equipment.
"Comrade Chief of Staff," Sokov recalled that before the battle began, he had hoarded a batch of weapons and ammunition in the arsenal at Mamayev Heights. Although a lot had been sent out, there should still be some in stock, so he asked Xi Dolin: "I wonder how many weapons are left in the underground arsenal?"
"The number is not large." Sidorin understood what Sokov was asking and quickly explained: "It can probably equip a company."
"Then distribute the weapons. Since we can only equip one company, then equip one company first." Sokov said to Sidorin: "We will replace them in batches."
