Although the phone used by the bearded man did not leak sound and Antonov could not hear what the person on the other end of the phone was saying, he still guessed that the other person was Marshal Zhukov from the name the bearded man used.
As the Chief of General Staff, Antonov naturally knew that the two Marshals Zhukov and Vasilevsky were now staying in Vatutin's Voronezh Front as representatives of the base camp. The content of the call with Big Beard at this moment is nothing more than the results of the attack on Belgorod.
The bearded man did not keep Antonov waiting for too long. He quickly ended the call, lit the pipe in his mouth, looked up at Antonov, and asked with a smile: "Comrade Chief of General Staff , I wonder what good news you brought me?"
"Yes, Comrade Stalin! I brought you news about Orel and Belgorod." Antonov nodded and said: "After a fierce and cruel battle, our army The enemy was driven from the two cities mentioned above and successfully liberated the cities."
After speaking, he opened his briefcase, took out the compiled briefing, carefully placed it in front of the bearded man, and then said respectfully: "Please take a look!"
The bearded man only took a minute or two to read the briefing given to him by Antonov, and then nodded and said: "Comrade Rokossovsky's battle on the northern front lasted for almost half a month. Only then did we successfully capture Orel, thereby removing the danger to Moscow from the German army and allowing us to use the troops used to defend the city on other battlefields."
When Antonov heard what the bearded man said, a happy smile appeared on his face. You know, the German troops in Orel threaten the security of Moscow at any time, so that almost seventy divisions of troops can only be placed there and cannot be used. Now that Rokossovsky's troops have driven the enemy away from Orel, it means that these idle troops can be put into important battlefields.
Before he could express his opinion, the bearded man continued: "During the battle to liberate Belgorod, the commanders and fighters of the Voronezh Front Army and the Steppe Front Army performed very well. In less than two days, Belgorod was successfully liberated. Gorod.”
"The reason why our troops on the southern front were able to liberate Belgorod so quickly was mainly because the troops of the 27th Army attacked quickly. In just half a day after the battle started, they captured the German military building in the municipal building. headquarters and drove Khote away from Belgorod.”
"Yes, Xiao Misha is indeed very good at fighting. If it weren't for him, I estimate that it would take two to three days at the earliest before our army can capture Belgorod." The bearded man said with emotion: "For such a How should we reward him for his meritorious service?"
"Yesterday I received a report from Marshal Zhukov and General Konev, the commander of the Cao First Army," Antonov reported: "They hope to combine the 62nd Marine Brigade and the 84th Marine Brigade of the 27th Group Army. Brigade, and the 46th Infantry Brigade, were combined into a new infantry division and given the honorary title of the 98th Guards Division."
Hearing what Antonov said, the bearded man stood up, walked around from behind his desk, frowned and said, "Why would they make such a suggestion? Don't they know that at the end of March this year, several infantry divisions were awarded After the honorary title, has the base camp decided not to add more Guards divisions?"
"The two Marine Corps brigades were the first to rush into Belgorod from the west of the city and were the first to plant the red flag on the top of the municipal building." Antonov explained to the bearded man: "Not only Marshal Zhukov but also General Konev felt that an exception should be made for such heroic troops and the necessary honors should be awarded to them."
The bearded man took the pipe out of his mouth, knocked it on the ashtray twice, then put it on the table, walked back and forth in the room with his hands behind his back, and began to think about the situation reported by Antonov.
Seeing that the bearded man did not object, Antonov realized that there was something wrong with this matter, so he struck while the iron was hot and said: "Also, Major General Sokov made great achievements in the Battle of Kursk, but until now, the Supreme Command has not Give him any award..."
But before Antonov finished speaking, he was interrupted by the bearded man raising his hand: "Comrade Antonov, in fact, after the explanation of the Battle of Kursk, I planned to promote Xiao Misha to military rank and award him a medal. But Comrade Zhukov reminded me that Xiao Misha is too young and is now the youngest general in our army. If he is promoted and decorated rashly, firstly, it will arouse the jealousy of other commanders, and secondly, it will easily make him become arrogant. I am impatient. Therefore, the series of promotions and honors originally planned have been put on hold for the time being."
"So that's it." After listening to the bearded explanation, Antonov finally understood why Sokov had made so many military exploits but had never been promoted or decorated. It turned out to be because he was worried about his young age. Just assuming a high-level position will destroy the person in disguise.
However, out of the consideration of caring for talents, Antonov felt that it was urgent to give Sokov a promotion and a medal, and quickly reminded him: "Your consideration is correct. But I think that if Sokov My husband has made such great achievements, but he has never been promoted or awarded any honors. I'm afraid it will chill his subordinates."
After hearing what Antonov said, the bearded man stared at him for a long time, then slowly nodded and said: "Comrade Antonov, you are right. Little Misha has made so many achievements, but we have always It is really unjustifiable without any expression. I think you informed Xiao Misha in the name of the Supreme Command that his request has been approved and two Marine Corps brigades and one Infantry Brigade can be reorganized into the 98th Guards division."
Antonov originally thought that he would have to spend more words before he had a chance to convince the bearded man to agree to reorganize Sokov's three brigades into Guards Divisions. But he didn't expect that Big Beard would agree to the adaptation so readily without any further persuasion from him, and he couldn't help but be overjoyed for a moment.
"Comrade Antonov," the bearded man saw Antonov's happy face and added: "He was given a new designation, but he was not given additional troops and commanders were not dispatched. Commanders above and below are all directly appointed by Xiao Misha."
"Understood!" Antonov waited for the bearded man to finish speaking, and quickly replied loudly: "I will inform General Sokov of this good news as soon as possible."
"Also." The bearded man picked up the cigarette box on the table, took out two cigarettes from it, crushed them with his fingers, and stuffed the tobacco into the pipe: "Our troops liberated Orel on the same day. And Belgorod, this is a great victory. Tell me, how should we celebrate such a victory?"
Antonov thought for a while and replied: "According to the tradition in the army, after a great victory, a salute can be fired to celebrate. Do you think we will arrange the manpower to fire a salute in Red Square to celebrate our victory?" The army succeeded in liberating the cities of Orel and Belgorod?”
"I think it's okay." The bearded man was very satisfied with Antonov's proposal: "I think you will be responsible for when to fire the salute and the specifications."
Antonov returned to his office and the first thing he did after putting away his briefcase was to pick up the phone and call the Sokov headquarters on the outskirts of Belgorod.
After the call was connected, Antonov said straight to the point: "I am Antonov, Chief of General Staff. Please help me speak to Major General Sokov."
Soon, Sokov's respectful voice came from the receiver: "Hello, Comrade Chief of General Staff, I am Major General Sokov, Commander of the 27th Group Army. Please give me your instructions!"
"Comrade Sokov, on behalf of the Supreme Command, I formally inform you that the superiors have approved your reorganization plan to merge two Marine Corps brigades and an infantry brigade into a new infantry division, and granted the 98th Guards Infantry Division Honorary title. I will send someone to deliver the official documents and the Guards Division flag to you within three days."
Sokov couldn't help but be overjoyed when he heard this amazing good news. He quickly said into the microphone: "Comrade Chief of General Staff, thank you! On behalf of all the commanders and fighters of the 98th Guards Division, I would like to express my gratitude to you."
"Comrade Sokov," Antonov said with a smile: "You don't need to thank me. This is a decision made by the Supreme Command. As long as you achieve greater feats in the next battle, it will be better than anything else." They are all strong. By the way, there is another important thing, I almost forgot to tell you."
"What's going on?" Sokov asked curiously.
"In order to celebrate the liberation of Orel and Belgorod by our army on the same day." Antonov said excitedly: "The Supreme Command decided that tonight, that is, at 22:00 on August 4, 1943, at Moscow's Red Square celebrated victory with a 12-gun salute of 120 guns. You know, this is the first time we have celebrated a victory with a salute of guns since the beginning of the Great Patriotic War. This may become a routine in the future. "
Samek, who was standing aside, vaguely heard what Sokov was talking about about the Guards Division, and quickly came over. As soon as Sokov put down the phone, he couldn't wait to ask: "Comrade Commander, what did the Chief of General Staff say to you on the phone? I seemed to hear him mention something about the Guards Division."
"Yes, Comrade Chief of Staff." Knowing that the Marine Corps Brigade and the Infantry Brigade could be converted into Guards Divisions, Sokov was in a particularly happy mood. He told Samyko: "The Supreme Command agreed to convert the two Marine Corps Brigades into Guards Divisions." The combat brigade and infantry brigade were reorganized into a new infantry division and given the designation of the 98th Guards Division. Formal orders and military flags will be sent within three days."
"This is good news." Sameko said excitedly after hearing this: "I think we need to recruit a few brigade commanders to the headquarters to tell them the good news."
After saying this, Sameko remembered a key question and asked tentatively: "Comrade Commander, I wonder if the division commander was sent by his superiors, or was he born from among the original three brigade commanders?"
Antonov thought for a while and replied: "According to the tradition in the army, after a great victory, a salute can be fired to celebrate. Do you think we will arrange the manpower to fire a salute in Red Square to celebrate our victory?" The army succeeded in liberating the cities of Orel and Belgorod?”
"I think it's okay." The bearded man was very satisfied with Antonov's proposal: "I think you will be responsible for when to fire the salute and the specifications."
Antonov returned to his office and the first thing he did after putting away his briefcase was to pick up the phone and call the Sokov headquarters on the outskirts of Belgorod.
After the call was connected, Antonov said straight to the point: "I am Antonov, Chief of General Staff. Please help me speak to Major General Sokov."
Soon, Sokov's respectful voice came from the receiver: "Hello, Comrade Chief of General Staff, I am Major General Sokov, Commander of the 27th Group Army. Please give me your instructions!"
"Comrade Sokov, on behalf of the Supreme Command, I formally inform you that the superiors have approved your reorganization plan to merge two Marine Corps brigades and an infantry brigade into a new infantry division, and granted the 98th Guards Infantry Division Honorary title. I will send someone to deliver the official documents and the Guards Division flag to you within three days."
Sokov couldn't help but be overjoyed when he heard this amazing good news. He quickly said into the microphone: "Comrade Chief of General Staff, thank you! On behalf of all the commanders and fighters of the 98th Guards Division, I would like to express my gratitude to you."
"Comrade Sokov," Antonov said with a smile: "You don't need to thank me. This is a decision made by the Supreme Command. As long as you achieve greater feats in the next battle, it will be better than anything else." They are all strong. By the way, there is another important thing, I almost forgot to tell you."
"What's going on?" Sokov asked curiously.
"To celebrate the liberation of Orel and Belgorod by our army on the same day." Antonov said excitedly: "The Supreme Command decided that tonight, that is, at 22:00 on August 4, 1943, at Moscow's Red Square celebrated victory with a 12-gun salute of 120 guns. You know, this is the first time we have celebrated a victory with a salute of guns since the beginning of the Great Patriotic War. This may become a routine in the future. "
Samek, who was standing aside, vaguely heard what Sokov was talking about about the Guards Division, and quickly came over. As soon as Sokov put down the phone, he couldn't wait to ask: "Comrade Commander, what did the Chief of General Staff say to you on the phone? I seemed to hear him mention something about the Guards Division."
"Yes, Comrade Chief of Staff." Knowing that the Marine Corps Brigade and the Infantry Brigade could be converted into Guards Divisions, Sokov was in a particularly happy mood. He told Samyko: "The Supreme Command agreed to convert the two Marine Corps Brigades into Guards Divisions." The combat brigade and infantry brigade were reorganized into a new infantry division and given the designation of the 98th Guards Division. Formal orders and military flags will be sent within three days."
"This is good news." Sameko said excitedly after hearing this: "I think we need to recruit a few brigade commanders to the headquarters to tell them the good news."
After saying this, Sameko remembered a key question and asked tentatively: "Comrade Commander, I wonder if the division commander was sent by his superiors, or was he born from among the original three brigade commanders?"
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