Zaharov's caution was very reasonable. As the situation on the battlefield developed in a direction favorable to the Soviet army, some cases of snitching began to appear again. He didn't want this matter to be grasped by people with ulterior motives and cause him unnecessary trouble.
"This is what it should be, Comrade Chief of Staff." Konev was obviously aware of this problem. Even though he was just a few ordinary commanders and fighters who fled back in a plane, if this matter is not handled properly, there will be endless troubles: "I will immediately give Marshal Zhukov called and reported the matter to him."
Zhukov couldn't help but frowned after receiving the call from Konev. Just as Konev was worried, although they were just discussing a few ordinary commanders and fighters, if they were placed improperly, it would cause a series of serious consequences.
However, when he heard that Sokov was willing to endorse this matter, Zhukov was secretly relieved, and then asked in a relaxed tone: "Comrade Konev, what did you think about it?"
"Comrade Marshal." Konev had already considered all the issues that needed to be considered before calling Zhukov. When he heard Zhukov's question, he quickly replied: "Since Comrade Sokov said that these people can be trusted, I think We might as well believe him. Especially the pilot Oleg Rezanov who flew back with the plane. We can follow Sokov's proposal and send him to Goryunov to guide the bomber formation to bomb. German field airfields, thus achieving the purpose of weakening their air power."
"You can give it a try." Zhukov replied simply: "If everything goes well after the review, send Rezanov to General Goryunov immediately and let him guide the bomber formation to bomb the German airport."
Runev knew Sokov's character very well and knew that he would never discriminate against those commanders and fighters who had been prisoners, and would even integrate them into his own troops. The current commander of the 73rd Infantry Brigade, Major Guchakov, is the most typical example. He was captured twice by the Germans, but Sokov still entrusted him with important tasks. Facts have proved that the troops commanded by Guchakov have made many achievements in previous battles, which proves that Sokov has no problems in employing personnel.
It was out of this consideration that Lunev did not find fault in his review of Rezanov and others. He simply understood the names, military ranks, and the time and place of the six people's capture. After verification, the review was concluded and three of the injured soldiers were sent to a field hospital for treatment.
After arranging other people, Lunev smiled and said to Rezanov: "Comrade Rezanov, I have been ordered to send you to the headquarters of the 5th Air Force Army to see General Goryunov. He may not want to Let’s have a good talk with you.”
Rezanov had no objections to Lunev's arrangement. He was also a smart man. Although it was his first time to be reviewed, he obviously found that the people responsible for the review were very polite to the six of them. Briefly After some cross-examination, the review work that had worried him was over.
At this moment, when he heard that Lunev said that he would be sent to the headquarters of the Air Force Group, he quickly stood up and straightened his back and said: "Comrade General, I obey your arrangement!"
In this way, Lunev took Rezanov to the headquarters of the 5th Air Force Army.
Goryunov, who had been notified in advance, was waiting at the door. When he saw Lunev's arrival, he quickly stepped forward to shake hands: "Hello, General Lunev, nice to see you here."
After speaking, he glanced at Rezanov behind Lunev and asked tentatively: "Is this the hero who piloted the German heavy bomber back from behind enemy lines?"
Rezanov, who had already put on a new military uniform, heard Goryunov asking himself, and quickly stepped forward and raised his hand to salute: "Hello, comrade general, I am fighter pilot Rezanov."
Since the other party was brought to the door by Lunev himself, Goryunov was naturally very enthusiastic. He stepped forward to hold Rezanov's hand and said with a smile: "Comrade Rezanov, you can drive the Germans." It is really not easy for the bombers to escape from behind enemy lines. Thank you for your hard work. On behalf of all the pilots of the 5th Air Force Group Army, I welcome you!"
Although what Goryunov said was a cliche, it was a kind word to Rezanov who had just escaped from death, and he was moved to tears. He held Goryunov's hand tightly and said with great emotion: "Comrade General, thank you for your trust. I will definitely perform well."
The three of them came to Goryunov's office. Goryunov looked at Rezanov and asked: "Comrade Rezanov, can you mark the location of the German airport on the map?"
For pilots, chart recognition and drawing are basic skills, and Rezanov is no exception. Hearing Goryunov's question, he nodded quickly and said in a positive tone: "No problem, Comrade General, as long as you have a map, I can mark the locations of the German airports for you. "
Goryunov pushed the map on the table in front of Rezanov, handed him a red and blue pencil, and said expressionlessly: "Comrade Rezanov, please tell me the location of the German airport." , all marked on the map.”
"Here." Rezanov looked down at the map, and then without hesitation drew a red circle at a certain location with a red and blue pencil: "Near the prisoner of war camp where we were held, there was a German airport. , basically all the people parked there are bombers, not fighter jets.”
Goryunov looked at the circle drawn by Rezanov, and then asked: "Are there any more?"
"Yes, Comrade General." Rezanov nodded and said, "I accidentally saw the distribution map of German airports and remembered several of their locations." As he said that, he picked up the red and blue pencils. Mark it on the map.
Two minutes later, five red circles appeared on the map, all of which were German airports marked by Rezanov. After doing all this, he also explained to Goryunov: "Comrade General, I only glanced at it a few times, and the only ones I can remember are these airports. I hope I can help you."
"This is really great." After seeing clearly the location of the German airport, Goryunov couldn't help but beam with joy: "After knowing the specific location of the German airport, I can immediately send a bomber formation to bomb there and destroy the Germans. air power."
After saying that, he grabbed the phone on the table, dialed a number, and said excitedly: "Is it the chief of staff? I'm Goryunov. Come to my office immediately. I have an important task to hand over." It’s for you to finish.”
