"The comrades of the Weapons and Equipment Department are indispensable for catching the German spies who sneaked into the city this time. They should be rewarded." Sokov said magnanimously: "As for whether I receive a reward, it doesn't matter at all. .”
Runev still admires Sokov's open-mindedness. After he paused for a moment, he cautiously reminded Sokov: "Misha, if you encounter this kind of situation in the future, it is best to contact the nearby police station or patrol team, and try not to use your connections to mobilize troops at will."
"Why?" Sokov asked puzzled.
"This is Moscow." Lunev saw that Sokov did not understand the situation, so he reminded him as a friend: "If there is no order from superiors, troops will be mobilized without authorization. Once any problem occurs, not only the commander of the team will be You will be held accountable, and I’m afraid you will also be in trouble.”
After listening to Lunev's words, Sokov did not feel that the other party was being alarmist at all. Today, there was a communication problem, which led to a misunderstanding among the administrators in the building, who secretly called to report him. As a result, hundreds of internal security forces and policemen were called in. If he hadn't revealed his identity in time, there might have been a firefight.
In a city like Moscow, once a firefight occurs, the consequences will be very serious. By that time, not only will the commander of the team run away, but he himself may also be punished.
After thinking about this, Sokov replied with a red face: "I remember that if a similar incident occurs in the future, I will seek help from the nearby police or patrol team."
Lunev didn't say much about this matter. After chatting for a while, he suddenly asked: "Misha, I heard that after you left the hospital, you moved to the courtyard on Lenin Street."
"You know this place too?"
"I know, of course I know." Lunev nodded and said: "Many celebrities lived in that courtyard, such as Marshal Budyonny, Marshal Voroshilov, Marshal Timoshenko and General Meretskov. They all used to be residents there.”
When Sokov heard that the characters Lunev mentioned were all big bosses in the military, he couldn't help but sigh inwardly, feeling that his superiors might have further considerations in arranging for him to live here.
He was about to tell Lunev that his new residence was arranged by Yakov, but the other party asked him first: "Misha, do you know who arranged your residence?"
If the other party had asked this before, Sokov would have said without hesitation that it was Yakov who arranged it. But since Lunev asked that, the person who arranged the accommodation for him was definitely much higher than Yakov. husband. Thinking of this, he asked tentatively: "Lunev, do you know who arranged the accommodation for me?"
"Of course I know." Although Luniev knew that Sokov could not see his expression, he still nodded instinctively and replied: "Your residence was arranged by Comrade Beria."
"Comrade Beria arranged it?" Sokov couldn't help but be a little confused when he heard what Runev said. He thought to himself that he and Beria had never met, how could the other party be so kind and arrange such a high-level residence for him? ? "Lunev, do you know why he did this?"
"Misha, based on what I know about him." Lunev said carefully: "I'm afraid he is also acting under orders."
"He is also acting under orders?!" Sokov asked with some confusion: "Whose orders are he following?" As soon as the words came out, Sokov thought of the answer. The only person who can make Beria bow his head and obey orders is Except for the Supreme Commander himself, there will be no one else: "Lunev, is it...?"
Before Sokov could say the name, Lunev rushed to say: "Yes, that's him. This should be your reward. After all, you have made great achievements on the battlefield, and this can surpass you." There aren’t many people there.”
"Lunev," Sokov still valued Lunev, a comrade who had been in the same trench. After waiting for the other person's words to come to an end, he took the initiative and said: "If you have time, you can come to my house. Come as a guest, Asiya and I welcome you."
The invitation sent by Sokov made Lunev very happy, and he readily agreed: "Okay, I will definitely visit you at your home when I have time."
The two chatted for a few more words. Just when Sokov was about to find a reason to end the call, he suddenly heard Lunev ask: "Misha, have you contacted Marshal Zhukov recently?"
"Yes." Sokov remembered that the reason why he organized all the students into his team was because of Zhukov's instruction. Although he did not understand the meaning of Lunev's question, he still answered truthfully: "I called Marshal Zhukov two days ago."
Unexpectedly, Lunev asked unexpectedly: "What did you say on the phone?"
Sokov was stunned and thought to himself: Why did Lunev ask this? "Don't I want to integrate some students in the intermediate training class into my own team?" He explained to Lunev: "I called Marshal Zhukov just for this matter."
"Then how did he reply to you?"
"He was dissatisfied that I only selected thirty students and suggested that I incorporate the entire class into my team."
"Based on what I know about you, you must have followed Marshal Zhukov's instructions and incorporated everyone into your team." Lunev asked: "Am I right?"
"Yes, it is indeed like this. I have integrated everyone into my team." After Sokov answered this question, he asked in confusion: "Lunev, why do you ask this?"
"Misha, let me tell you something confidential." Lunev said cautiously: "Marshal Zhukov may temporarily terminate all work due to physical reasons in a few days."
"Ah, Marshal Zhukov has a physical problem?" Sokov couldn't help but become anxious when he heard what Lunev said: "What disease does he have?"
"Sickness is just an excuse." Lunev knew everything about Sokov. "It is said that someone complained to the Supreme Commander himself, saying that Marshal Zhukov took away the battles of the defense of Moscow, the defense of Stalingrad and the liberation of Kharkov. All the victory will be attributed to his own merit. Therefore, Marshal Zhukov may stay in Moscow to recuperate in the next period of time and will no longer participate in any combat command."
Lunev's words made an idiom pop up in Sokov's mind: The master is better than the master! Zhukov's role in the Patriotic War is obvious to all. It can be said that without Zhukov, even if the above-mentioned battles could be won, the Soviet army would have suffered more heavy losses. Now that the situation has just become favorable to the Soviet army, someone is making small moves behind the scenes, so that Zhukov, who is less than one person and more than ten thousand people, has to temporarily live in isolation from the world in the name of recuperating.
"Lunev," Sokov is a kind and righteous man. When he learned that Zhukov was now in trouble, not only would he not add insult to injury, but he was even more concerned about Zhukov's current situation: "Where is Marshal Zhukov now?"
After Lunev gave an address, he asked: "Misha, you don't want to visit Marshal Zhukov, do you?"
"What's wrong?" Sokov asked back: "You know, Marshal Zhukov is not only my superior, but also my elder. I should visit him both in public and private matters."
Seeing that Sokov wanted to visit Zhukov, Lunev did not stop him. Based on his understanding of Sokov, he understood that once his former partner decided to do something, it would be difficult to persuade him to change his mind. He just reminded him tactfully. He said: "Misha, aren't you worried that it will affect your future?"
"Lunev, I understand what you mean." Sokov knew that Lunev asked this because he was worried that he would be implicated, so he said to him: "I am not going to see my superiors, but to see my elders. I think this way no one will gossip."
Lunev knew that Sokov’s father had friendships with many important people today. It made sense for Sokov to regard Zhukov as his elder. After all, in Lunev’s understanding, Zhukov had always regarded Sokov The husband regards him as the younger generation he cares most about.
Thinking of this, he reminded Sokov: "Misha, you may have a point. But as your friend, I still feel it is necessary to remind you to act with caution to avoid unnecessary trouble."
"Don't worry, Lunev." Sokov thought that it was already the end of January. In another month at most, Vatutin would be injured and unable to command the troops. By then, Zhukov could replace him as Ukraine's first military commander. Commander of the front army. So Sokov said confidently: "I will use my discretion."
Sokov did not want to continue talking about this sensitive topic, but asked Lunev: "Lunev, I wonder when the soldiers of the Weaponry and Equipment Department will receive the medals awarded by you?"
"Misha, we will interrogate the suspect as soon as possible." Lunev assured Sokov: "As soon as tomorrow, as long as a week, we will award medals to the soldiers of the Weapons and Equipment Department who participated in today's operation. .”
After getting Lunev's promise, Sokov said with a smile: "Lunev, on behalf of the comrades of the Weapons and Equipment Department, I would like to express my gratitude to you."
After ending the call with Lunev, Sokov asked the operator to connect him to Yakov's office. The person who answered the phone this time was Yakov: "I am Colonel Yakov, where are you?"
"Yasha, it's me." Sokov heard Yakov's voice and said quickly: "I am Sokov."
"It turns out to be Misha." Yakov picked up the note Ignat put on the table and asked Sokov in confusion: "I was just about to ask you, did you ask my deputy Captain Ignat What did you do?"
When Sokov heard Yakov's question, he realized that Ignat had not communicated with Yakov at all before he brought the troops to see him. He couldn't help but asked with some surprise: "Did Captain Ignat leave with the troops? Didn’t I say hello to you?”
"How do you say this?" Yakov said with some embarrassment: "You can say hello, or you can say you didn't say hello."
"Yasha, what does this mean?" Yakov's words confused Sokov, and he asked in confusion: "If you say hello, you mean hello, if you don't say hello, you don't say hello. How can you say hello? , you can also say you didn’t say hello?”
"The comrades of the Weapons and Equipment Department are indispensable for catching the German spies who sneaked into the city this time. They should be rewarded." Sokov said magnanimously: "As for whether I receive a reward, it doesn't matter at all. .”
Runev still admires Sokov's open-mindedness. After he paused for a moment, he cautiously reminded Sokov: "Misha, if you encounter this kind of situation in the future, it is best to contact the nearby police station or patrol team, and try not to use your connections to mobilize troops at will."
"Why?" Sokov asked puzzled.
"This is Moscow." Lunev saw that Sokov did not understand the situation, so he reminded him as a friend: "If there is no order from superiors, troops will be mobilized without authorization. Once any problem occurs, not only the commander of the team will be You will be held accountable, and I’m afraid you will also be in trouble.”
After listening to Lunev's words, Sokov did not feel that the other party was being alarmist at all. Today, there was a communication problem, which led to a misunderstanding among the administrators in the building, who secretly called to report him. As a result, hundreds of internal security forces and policemen were called in. If he hadn't revealed his identity in time, there might have been a firefight.
In a city like Moscow, once a firefight occurs, the consequences will be very serious. By that time, not only will the commander of the team run away, but he himself may also be punished.
After thinking about this, Sokov replied with a red face: "I remember that if a similar incident occurs in the future, I will seek help from the nearby police or patrol team."
Lunev didn't say much about this matter. After chatting for a while, he suddenly asked: "Misha, I heard that after you left the hospital, you moved to the courtyard on Lenin Street."
"You know this place too?"
"I know, of course I know." Lunev nodded and said: "Many celebrities lived in that courtyard, such as Marshal Budyonny, Marshal Voroshilov, Marshal Timoshenko and General Meretskov. They all used to be residents there.”
When Sokov heard that the characters Lunev mentioned were all big bosses in the military, he couldn't help but sigh inwardly, feeling that his superiors might have further considerations in arranging for him to live here.
He was about to tell Lunev that his new residence was arranged by Yakov, but the other party asked him first: "Misha, do you know who arranged your residence?"
If the other party had asked this before, Sokov would have said without hesitation that it was Yakov who arranged it. But since Lunev asked that, the person who arranged the accommodation for him was definitely much higher than Yakov. husband. Thinking of this, he asked tentatively: "Lunev, do you know who arranged the accommodation for me?"
"Of course I know." Although Luniev knew that Sokov could not see his expression, he still nodded instinctively and replied: "Your residence was arranged by Comrade Beria."
"Comrade Beria arranged it?" Sokov couldn't help but be a little confused when he heard what Runev said. He thought to himself that he and Beria had never met, how could the other party be so kind and arrange such a high-level residence for him? ? "Lunev, do you know why he did this?"
"He is also acting under orders?!" Sokov asked with some confusion: "Whose orders are he following?" As soon as the words came out, Sokov thought of the answer. The only person who can make Beria bow his head and obey orders is Except for the Supreme Commander himself, there will be no one else: "Lunev, is it...?"
