Konev suddenly asked unexpectedly: "Comrade Sokov, do you have mortars?"
"Yes, Comrade Commander of the Front Army." Sokov did not understand the intention of Konev's question and quickly replied: "Each division has a mortar company. I wonder why you ask this?"
"The civilians trapped by the enemy are now in the middle of the positions of the two armies, so that you cannot see and cannot hit the enemy." Konev smiled and said to Sokov: "But you can use mortars to bombard the enemy's Position, this will definitely cause chaos to the enemy, and then most civilians will be able to escape into our position."
The words woke up the dreamer. After listening to Konev's words, Sokov slapped his hands on the table and said to himself that ginger is still hotter when old. Konev is indeed very clever and could come up with such a method. , said repeatedly: "Comrade Commander of the Front Army, this method of yours is really good. I will immediately notify the divisions and let them use this method to deal with the enemy."
"But," although Konev's method was good, Sameko said with concern: "Comrade Commander, if we really use this tactic to deal with the Germans, even if it causes them confusion, once they discover If civilians flee towards our position, it is still possible to shoot and cause certain casualties to the civilians."
After thinking for a while, Sokov felt that although Konev's method was not perfect, it was worth a try under the current circumstances. As for civilians who may be killed by German fire when fleeing to their own positions, this is inevitable. Thinking of this, he raised his head and said to Sameko: "Comrade Chief of Staff, immediately convey my order to all divisions, use mortars to bombard those enemies who are stubbornly resisting, and find ways to rescue our civilians."
"Okay, Comrade Commander." Seeing that Sokov had made up his mind, Sameko knew that nothing he said would be of any use, so he said helplessly: "I will go and issue combat orders to the commanders of each division."
Before Sameko could leave, Sokov warned him from behind: "Chief of Staff, tell the division commanders that when they start shelling the Germans, they must report in time any reaction from the enemy so that we can make decisions." Good judgment.”
While Samyko was calling the division commanders, Konev and Sokov began a frank conversation: "Comrade Sokov, I heard that you plan to go to the Frunze Military Academy after the battle. Is there such a thing as further education?”
"Yes, Comrade Commander of the Front Army, this is the case." In response to Konev's question, Sokov answered truthfully: "You know, at the beginning of the war, I was just an ordinary soldier. In 2000, I served as the commander of the group army. Nowadays, I feel more and more that my abilities are limited. It is very difficult to command such a large army. If I can enter the Frunze Military Academy to systematically study some military theories, it will be beneficial to me. It will be of great help to direct operations in the future.”
After hearing Sokov's words, Konev smiled. But he quickly shook his head and said: "Comrade Sokov, you are wrong. If you really enter the Frunze Military Academy, I don't know what you can learn.
But one thing I know very well is that once you leave the 27th Group Army, your superiors will immediately send someone to take your place. Your philosophy of running the army is different from ordinary people, so you can train an elite army. The new commander may not necessarily approve of your approach, and will definitely make extensive adjustments based on his personal preferences. As a result, the combat effectiveness of the 27th Army may not advance but retreat. You should think about it carefully. "
Sokov did not expect that he wanted to study charging at the Frunze Military Academy, but was rejected by Konev. He was even thinking that if Konev firmly disagreed with his going, he could call Zhukov privately and ask his opinion.
Konev said that the 27th Army will undergo major adjustments with Sokov's departure. Such adjustments may make the troops stronger; they may also cause the troops to lose their combat effectiveness step by step.
Sokov was thinking this when he suddenly heard Konev say: "Comrade Sokov, don't think I'm scaring you. You know, after the new commander takes office, he will definitely bring a group of his cronies. To replace your subordinates, which will cause instability in the army. Whether this instability will affect the combat effectiveness of the army is temporarily unknown."
When Sokov first proposed that he wanted to go to the Frunze Military Academy, he did not only have the idea of learning military theory, but more importantly, he hoped to study in the military academy, make more connections, and make plans for his future. But now when I heard Konev say this, I couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
"Comrade Commander," Samyko finished the call and walked back to report to Sokov, "I have called all the division commanders, and they all said they would immediately launch an artillery bombardment on the Germans."
After confirming that Samyko had passed on the order, Sokov nodded silently, and then he asked Samyko his question: "Comrade Chief of Staff, do you think I should study at the Frunze Military Academy?"
After hearing this, Samek hesitated for a moment and asked tentatively: "Are you telling the truth?"
"Nonsense, of course it's the truth."
"I don't think it's necessary at all." Sameko is used to partnering with Sokov. If he changes to a commander with a different style at this time, he feels that it may take him a long time to adapt. "Your military command level is not comparable to that of many commanders who graduated from military academies. If you insist on studying, the position of group army commander will definitely be replaced. I think the arrival of the new commander will be of great help to you. Our army group will have some adverse effects."
"Comrade Chief of Staff, tell me." Sokov asked curiously: "Those adverse effects?"
"Your combat concepts are incomparable to many commanders. There is no doubt about this." Sameko said carelessly: "Also, our group army can still maintain a strong combat effectiveness after so many battles. It is It has something to do with your bold use of those rescued commanders and fighters. If it were another person, do you think he would still sympathize with these commanders and fighters like you and integrate them into the army?"
"General Samyko is right." As soon as Samyko finished speaking, Konev added: "If there is a new commander, he will not have as much courage as you and dare to kill tens of thousands of rescued commanders and soldiers at once. Incorporate into your own combat unit. In addition, if you are no longer in the army, the Weapons and Equipment Department will no longer take special care of this unit. This can be seen in the 6th Guards Army that was changed from the 21st Army."
Konev's words reminded Sokov that since he was transferred to the commander of the 27th Army, many advanced weapons that the Weapons and Equipment Department originally supplied to the 21st Army as a priority have been directly stopped. After the army was changed to the 6th Guards Army, the assault rifles had to be replaced on a large scale due to lack of ammunition. The soldiers' equipment changed to Bobosha submachine guns and Mosin Nagant rifles.
"So, there is no need for me to study at the Frunze Military Academy?"
"It's completely unnecessary." Konev shook his head and said, "I think you can play a greater role if you stay on the battlefield."
"Okay." Seeing that Konev and Samyko had surprisingly unanimous opinions and both firmly opposed him studying at the Frunze Military Academy, Sokov let go of his obsession: "Since you have the same opinion, then I will follow your advice and no longer consider going to the Frunze Military Academy, but will continue to stay in the army."
Knowing that Sokov was willing to give up the opportunity to study and continue to stay in the army, Konev and Samyko both smiled: "It seems that you have figured it out. Only the battlefield is the most suitable place for you."
After a few people chatted for a while, the phone on the table suddenly rang. Sameko went over and picked up the phone: "I am Chief of Staff Sameko, where are you?"
"I'm Zhukov! Is Sokov here?"
"Yes, yes." Samyko quickly handed the microphone to Sokov and said at the same time: "Comrade Commander, your call is from Marshal Zhukov."
Knowing that the call was from Zhukov, Sokov quickly took the phone with both hands, put it to his ear and said: "Hello, Comrade Marshal, what are your instructions?"
"Misha," Zhukov said kindly: "I just received a call from the dean of the Frunze Military Academy, saying that he agrees with you to enter the academy to study. I hope you can report to the school within a week."
"Ah, the dean of the Frunze Military Academy informed me to report to the school?" Sokov asked in surprise: "Comrade Marshal, are you mistaken?" As soon as the words came out of his mouth, Sokov realized his mistake. Zhukov is such a cautious person, how could he make such a stupid mistake?
"It's not wrong. I also specifically verified it with the other party." After Zhukov briefly explained, he asked: "Misha, how do you think about it? Do you really plan to study at the Frunze Military Academy?"
"Comrade Marshal, what should I say?" Sokov replied hesitantly: "Initially I did want to study at the Frunze Military Academy, but recently I calmed down and thought about it, and felt that what I could learn in school was limited. It is better to stay in the army." Konev suddenly asked unexpectedly: "Comrade Sokov, do you have mortars?"
"Yes, Comrade Commander of the Front Army." Sokov did not understand the intention of Konev's question and quickly replied: "Each division has a mortar company. I wonder why you ask this?"
"The civilians trapped by the enemy are now in the middle of the positions of the two armies, so that you cannot see and cannot hit the enemy." Konev smiled and said to Sokov: "But you can use mortars to bombard the enemy's Position, this will definitely cause chaos to the enemy, and then most civilians will be able to escape into our position."
The words woke up the dreamer. After listening to Konev's words, Sokov slapped his hands on the table and said to himself that ginger is still hotter when old. Konev is indeed very clever and could come up with such a method. , said repeatedly: "Comrade Commander of the Front Army, this method of yours is really good. I will immediately notify the divisions and let them use this method to deal with the enemy."
"But," although Konev's method was good, Sameko said with concern: "Comrade Commander, if we really use this tactic to deal with the Germans, even if it causes them confusion, once they discover If civilians flee towards our position, it is still possible to shoot and cause certain casualties to the civilians."
After thinking for a while, Sokov felt that although Konev's method was not perfect, it was worth a try under the current circumstances. As for civilians who may be killed by German fire when fleeing to their own positions, this is inevitable. Thinking of this, he raised his head and said to Sameko: "Comrade Chief of Staff, immediately convey my order to all divisions, use mortars to bombard those enemies who are stubbornly resisting, and find ways to rescue our civilians."
"Okay, Comrade Commander." Seeing that Sokov had made up his mind, Sameko knew that nothing he said would be of any use, so he said helplessly: "I will go and issue combat orders to the commanders of each division."
Before Sameko could leave, Sokov warned him from behind: "Chief of Staff, tell the division commanders that when they start shelling the Germans, they must report in time any reaction from the enemy so that we can make decisions." Good judgment.”
While Samyko was calling the division commanders, Konev and Sokov began a frank conversation: "Comrade Sokov, I heard that you plan to go to the Frunze Military Academy after the battle. Is there such a thing as further education?”
"Yes, Comrade Commander of the Front Army, this is the case." In response to Konev's question, Sokov answered truthfully: "You know, at the beginning of the war, I was just an ordinary soldier. In 2000, I served as the commander of the group army. Nowadays, I feel more and more that my abilities are limited. It is very difficult to command such a large army. If I can enter the Frunze Military Academy to systematically study some military theories, it will be beneficial to me. It will be of great help to direct operations in the future.”
After hearing Sokov's words, Konev smiled. But he quickly shook his head and said: "Comrade Sokov, you are wrong. If you really enter the Frunze Military Academy, I don't know what you can learn.
But one thing I know very well is that once you leave the 27th Group Army, your superiors will immediately send someone to take your place. Your philosophy of running the army is different from ordinary people, so you can train an elite army. The new commander may not necessarily approve of your approach, and will definitely make extensive adjustments based on his personal preferences. As a result, the combat effectiveness of the 27th Army may not advance but retreat. You should think about it carefully. "
Konev said that the 27th Army will undergo major adjustments with Sokov's departure. Such adjustments may make the troops stronger; they may also cause the troops to lose their combat effectiveness step by step.
Sokov was thinking this when he suddenly heard Konev say: "Comrade Sokov, don't think I'm scaring you. You know, after the new commander takes office, he will definitely bring a group of his cronies. To replace your subordinates, which will cause instability in the army. Whether this instability will affect the combat effectiveness of the army is temporarily unknown."
When Sokov first proposed that he wanted to go to the Frunze Military Academy, he did not only have the idea of learning military theory, but more importantly, he hoped to study in the military academy, make more connections, and make plans for his future. But now when I heard Konev say this, I couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
