When Sokov said this, he did not notice that Konev winked at Zhukov, and after Zhukov saw the other person's wink, a smile flashed in his eyes.
"Comrade Sokov," Konev waited for Sokov to finish and then asked with a straight face: "Are you willing to vouch for General Ponedelin?"
"Yes, Comrade Commander of the Front Army." Sokov rushed to say before Konev could finish his words: "I am willing to vouch for General Ponedelin..."
"Comrade Sokov, don't agree so casually." Before Sokov could finish speaking, Konev interrupted him: "If he really has a problem, then you will also be implicated. Come on. Let alone the position of commander of the 27th Group Army, you cannot continue to hold the position, and I am afraid that you may be sent to a military court."
When Konev mentioned the military tribunal, Sokov couldn't help feeling shuddering, but then he thought about it. Although Ponedelin was wrongly killed in real history, he was rehabilitated in 1955, proving that He is innocent.
After thinking about this, Sokov replied resolutely: "Comrade Commander of the Front Army, I not only think that General Ponedelin is not a traitor, but also a hero of the motherland."
As soon as Sokov's words came out, everyone couldn't help but be stunned. Not only Zhukov and Konev were stunned, but even the person involved, Ponedelin, had his eyes widened and asked in a tone of disbelief: "General Sokov, do you really believe that I am not a traitor, or... I am still... a hero of the motherland? ?" Perhaps because of lack of confidence, his voice became inaudible when he said the last words.
"Yes, Comrade General." Sokov raised his voice and said to Ponedelin: "If you don't have a firm belief and always maintain your faith in the motherland and the people..." When he said this, Sokov thought of his own Military Commissar Lunev is an important figure in the Ministry of Internal Affairs. What he said may be reported to Beria and Stalin verbatim, so he deliberately emphasized: "And loyalty to Comrade Stalin , faced with the temptations of money and status offered by the German army, you were unmoved. You endured suffering in the prisoner of war camp for two years, but you never gave in to the enemy, but continued to fight with them arduously and brilliantly. Fight... for everything you have done, you are worthy of the title of hero."
After listening to Sokov's words, Ponedelin's eyes became moist, and he said with some emotion: "General Sokov, you just said that you will not send us soldiers who were once captured to Siberia, my heart is still full of doubts. But after listening to your words, I understand that what you said is true."
"General Ponedelin, you have suffered." Sokov walked over and held his hand, shaking it slightly: "I hope that one day you can take up arms again and use the blood of the Germans to Wash away the humiliation you have suffered for so many years.”
Ponedelin was deeply moved by Sokov's words. He held Sokov's hand tightly and was so excited that he couldn't say a word.
But Zhukov and Konev, standing aside, looked at each other and showed knowing smiles. But the smile didn't stay on their faces for long before disappearing without a trace. Even if a commander nearby happened to see this, he would think he was dazzled.
"Okay, Comrade Sokov, stop talking." Konev interrupted Sokov again and said to him: "General Ponedelin, Lieutenant General Muzichenko and Major General Kirillov How to deal with it doesn't matter what you say, what I say doesn't matter, even what Marshal Zhukov says doesn't matter. We can only follow the regulations and transfer the three of them to the Supreme Military Court, and let professionals judge whether they are Innocent."
Sokov had just spent so much words, thinking that he had convinced Zhukov and Konev, but Konev's words were like a bucket of ice water poured from his head for thirty-nine days, and his whole body suddenly became cold. Thoroughly.
Soon, Muzichenko and Kirillov also entered the command post under the leadership of Samoilov. After the two of them saluted Zhukov, Konev and others, Konev called a few soldiers and took the three generals to the next room to keep them under guard, and took them away when he was about to leave.
After doing all this, Konev ordered Sokov: "Comrade Sokov, since Muzichenko and Kirillov have arrived, the more than 2,000 rescued commanders and fighters who must have accompanied them will They are also outside. Now I order you to put them in place."
"Yes, Comrade Commander of the Front Army." Sokov agreed and walked outside dejectedly.
Sokov had just taken two steps when he heard Konev calling him from behind: "Wait a minute!"
Hearing Konev calling him, Sokov couldn't help but feel ecstatic in his heart. He thought to himself: Has General Konev changed his mind and plans to give Ponedelin and the others a lighter sentence? But what he heard next made him completely chilled: "There are so many commanders and fighters to be resettled, and you may not be able to handle it alone. I think it's better to ask Comrade Lunev, the military commissar, to go with you. By the way, it's best Chief of Staff General Sameko is also going."
In this way, the three giants of the 27th Army were kicked out of the headquarters by Konev.
After Sokov and others left, Konev immediately sat next to Zhukov and said with a smile: "Comrade Marshal, my acting skills are not bad."
"Yes, very good." Zhukov nodded and said, "When the war is over, you can consider going to a film studio. Maybe you will have better development."
After Konev laughed twice, he asked Zhukov tentatively: "Comrade Marshal, do you think Sokov can control these three generals if they are acquitted?"
"I think there should be no problem." Zhukov said confidently: "I don't know much about the situation of Muzichenko and Kirillov; but from what Misha just said, General Ponejelin He must have been moved, and even if he is sent to be Misha's deputy in the future, he will not complain."
"Comrade Marshal," after hearing what Zhukov said, Konev asked cautiously: "Do you think General Ponedelin is suitable to be Sokov's deputy?" When Sokov said this, he did not notice Konev's reaction. Zhukov winked, and after Zhukov saw the other party's wink, a smile flashed in his eyes.
"Comrade Sokov," Konev waited for Sokov to finish and then asked with a straight face: "Are you willing to vouch for General Ponedelin?"
"Yes, Comrade Commander of the Front Army." Sokov rushed to say before Konev could finish: "I am willing to vouch for General Ponedelin..."
"Comrade Sokov, don't agree so casually." Before Sokov could finish speaking, Konev interrupted him: "If he really has a problem, then you will also be implicated. Come on. Let alone the position of commander of the 27th Group Army, you cannot continue to hold the position, and I am afraid that you may be sent to a military court."
When Konev mentioned the military tribunal, Sokov couldn't help feeling shuddering, but then he thought about it. Although Ponedelin was wrongly killed in real history, he was rehabilitated in 1955, proving that He is innocent.
After thinking about this, Sokov replied resolutely: "Comrade Commander of the Front Army, I not only think that General Ponedelin is not a traitor, but also a hero of the motherland."
As soon as Sokov's words came out, everyone couldn't help but be stunned. Not only Zhukov and Konev were stunned, but even the person involved, Ponedelin, had his eyes widened and asked in a tone of disbelief: "General Sokov, do you really believe that I am not a traitor, or... I am still... a hero of the motherland? ?" Perhaps because of lack of confidence, his voice became inaudible when he said the last words.
"Yes, Comrade General." Sokov raised his voice and said to Ponedelin: "If you don't have a firm belief and always maintain your faith in the motherland and the people..." When he said this, Sokov thought of his own Military Commissar Lunev is an important figure in the Ministry of Internal Affairs. What he said may be reported to Beria and Stalin verbatim, so he deliberately emphasized: "And loyalty to Comrade Stalin , faced with the temptations of money and status offered by the German army, you were unmoved. You endured suffering in the prisoner of war camp for two years, but you never gave in to the enemy, but continued to fight with them arduously and brilliantly. Fight... for everything you have done, you are worthy of the title of hero."
After listening to Sokov's words, Ponedelin's eyes became moist, and he said with some emotion: "General Sokov, you just said that you will not send us soldiers who were once captured to Siberia, my heart is still full of doubts. But after listening to your words, I understand that what you said is true."
"General Ponedelin, you have suffered." Sokov walked over and held his hand, shaking it slightly: "I hope that one day you can take up arms again and use the blood of the Germans to Wash away the humiliation you have suffered for so many years.”
Ponedelin was deeply moved by Sokov's words. He held Sokov's hand tightly and was so excited that he couldn't say a word.
But Zhukov and Konev, standing aside, looked at each other and showed knowing smiles. But the smile didn't stay on their faces for long before disappearing without a trace. Even if a commander nearby happened to see this, he would think he was dazzled.
"Okay, Comrade Sokov, stop talking." Konev interrupted Sokov again and said to him: "General Ponedelin, Lieutenant General Muzichenko and Major General Kirillov How to deal with it doesn't matter what you say, what I say doesn't matter, even what Marshal Zhukov says doesn't matter. We can only follow the regulations and transfer the three of them to the Supreme Military Court, and let professionals judge whether they are Innocent."
Sokov had just spent so much words, thinking that he had convinced Zhukov and Konev, but Konev's words were like a bucket of ice water poured from his head for thirty-nine days, and his whole body suddenly became cold. Thoroughly.
Soon, Muzichenko and Kirillov also entered the command post under the leadership of Samoilov. After the two of them saluted Zhukov, Konev and others, Konev called a few soldiers and took the three generals to the next room to keep them under guard, and took them away when he was about to leave.
After doing all this, Konev ordered Sokov: "Comrade Sokov, since Muzichenko and Kirillov have arrived, the more than 2,000 rescued commanders and fighters who must have accompanied them will They are also outside. Now I order you to put them in place."
"Yes, Comrade Commander of the Front Army." Sokov agreed and walked outside dejectedly.
Sokov had just taken two steps when he heard Konev calling him from behind: "Wait a minute!"
Hearing Konev calling him, Sokov couldn't help but feel ecstatic in his heart. He thought to himself: Has General Konev changed his mind and plans to give Ponedelin and the others a lighter sentence? But what he heard next made him completely chilled: "There are so many commanders and fighters to be resettled, and you may not be able to handle it alone. I think it's better to ask Comrade Lunev, the military commissar, to go with you. By the way, it's best Chief of Staff General Sameko is also going."
In this way, the three giants of the 27th Army were kicked out of the headquarters by Konev.
After Sokov and others left, Konev immediately sat next to Zhukov and said with a smile: "Comrade Marshal, my acting skills are not bad."
"Yes, very good." Zhukov nodded and said, "When the war is over, you can consider going to a film studio. Maybe you will have better development."
After Konev laughed twice, he asked Zhukov tentatively: "Comrade Marshal, do you think Sokov can control these three generals if they are acquitted?"
"I think there should be no problem." Zhukov said confidently: "I don't know much about the situation of Muzichenko and Kirillov; but from what Misha just said, General Ponejelin He must have been moved, and even if he is sent to be Misha's deputy in the future, he will not complain."
"Comrade Marshal," after hearing what Zhukov said, Konev asked cautiously: "Do you think General Ponedelin is suitable to be Sokov's deputy?" After Sokov and others left, Konev immediately sat down Next to Zhukov, he said with a smile: "Comrade Marshal, my acting skills are not bad."
"Yes, very good." Zhukov nodded and said, "When the war is over, you can consider going to a film studio. Maybe you will have better development."
After Konev laughed twice, he asked Zhukov tentatively: "Comrade Marshal, do you think Sokov can control these three generals if they are acquitted?"
"I think there should be no problem." Zhukov said confidently: "I don't know much about the situation of Muzichenko and Kirillov; but from what Misha just said, General Ponejelin He must have been moved, and even if he is sent to be Misha's deputy in the future, he will not complain."
