Years of the Republic of China 1913

Zhukov was wearing the uniform of an officer of the Far Eastern government army, riding on a tall horse. There was an endless stream of people in front of him and behind him. At this time, the collar badge on Zhukov's uniform had changed from the original captain to the middle class. school.

Now, he is the head of the second regiment of the Labor Reform Corps. It is said that the higher-ups have planned to promote him as a colonel, and even plan to let him take the post of deputy division commander.Fate is so unpredictable, Zhukov never thought that he would climb to a higher position than before in the enemy camp in such a short time, which cannot but be a kind of irony.

In fact, from the moment he was conscripted into the reform-through-labor corps, Zhukov never gave up the idea of ​​escaping.But by accident, he, the "former Red Army officer persecuted by the Bolsheviks", was so conspicuous among a group of recruits who had never participated in a battle.Although Zhukov has made himself extremely similar to others, he deliberately makes himself more ordinary in terms of behavior and behavior.But in the strict military career, some habits cannot be changed, and his standing out is an inevitable result.

Appointed as company commander, Zhukov and his "comrades" were soon sent to the front to participate in the Battle of Serov.In the battle with Serov's defenders, talk about what Zhukov thought in his heart, but in the cruel war, the first thing is to defeat the opponent and save his own life.

Under Zhukov's command, his company always achieved better results than other companies, and the casualties were much lighter.In this way, it is strange that Zhukov is not taken seriously. Due to his military exploits, he was promoted to deputy battalion commander shortly after participating in the Serov Battle, and then promoted to battalion commander and deputy regiment commander...When the Battle of Serov was over, Zhukov, who was dumbfounded, actually took the position of head of the main force, and even had a chance to go further.

During the battle, Zhukov didn't think about running away, but he never found a chance.as an officer.It is impossible for him to act alone on the battlefield, not to mention that even if he can run to the opposite position, it is very likely that he will be shot before he has a chance to show his identity.

In addition, Zhukov has another worry, that is, he can't explain the current situation at all.Based on his understanding of the Soviet Union, even if he returned to the ranks of the Red Army, what awaited him would not be flowers and praise.Instead, it will be harsh interrogation and grilling.The change of identity and the progress of the war made Zhukov feel pain in his heart. As a staunch Bolshevik fighter, he hated the invading army.And as a young man, he has great sympathy and compassion for his current comrades-in-arms.

The reform-through-labor legion is different from ordinary legions. The backbone of this legion is almost all composed of reform-through-labor prisoners.Compared with the Chinese legion, the Far East government army, or even the so-called People's Liberation Army, they have a habit that other legions don't have in addition to training, fighting, eating, resting, and marching every day, and that is to get together and yell at Stalin. Butcher, curse the devil Stalin and his Soviet government to hell.

This way of cursing often gives Zhukov an illusion.That is his organizational life in the ranks of the Red Army, even more powerful than the organizational life of instructors and political commissars, because it was not arranged by the Bolshevik party or the superiors at all, but completely came from the hearts of the soldiers, including the officers. [

As soon as it was clear, whether in camp or in the trenches, someone would start the swearing, and once someone started, more people would immediately join in.Watching everyone gnash their teeth.The expression of wanting to tear Stalin into pieces, Zhukov is not participating well at this time.It's okay not to participate. In order not to reveal his true identity, he can only echo and scold a few words.

Over time, Zhukov's previous world view has gradually changed unconsciously.When everyone cursed the Bolshevik Party, Stalin and the damn Soviet, many people would think of the tragedy of themselves or their relatives and friends and burst into tears.at first.Zhukov despised these people in his heart, because he felt that those who were put into labor camps were definitely not good people, and Comrade Stalin, who was wise and mighty, was absolutely impossible to make mistakes.But one fact after another gradually made him change his original view, because from the statements of many people, he was surprised to find that most of them were just ordinary people, even some very kind people.

Often because of bad background.Either he said a wrong word in public, or his whole family was thrown into a labor camp and tortured to death after being implicated by others.Some people even have no idea how they got into the labor camp. One day they were happy ordinary families, and the next day they became reformed prisoners. From old people in their 80s to [-] years old, down to babies who are still breastfeeding, everyone can’t understand. escape.

The superiors did not stop this strange behavior of the reform-through-labor corps. On the contrary, they acquiesced and encouraged it, because the commander found that every time after this form of "criticism", the cohesion and combat effectiveness of the entire army would increase, and it played an excellent role. morale-boosting effect.

In the early 80s, Western countries called it "Stockholm Syndrome" for a special situation, and now Zhukov may become the No.1 of this special group.He had been in the labor camp for a long time, and after hearing and seeing, he subconsciously changed some of his thoughts gradually. Even one day after the end of the Battle of Serov, he finally found the opportunity to escape that he had dreamed of.But in the end, Zhukov himself couldn't figure out why he gave up this opportunity and stayed in the reform-through-labor army. From a scientific point of view, it may be the reason for the Stockholm Syndrome.

Lu Jianzhang's army voluntarily retreated, allowing the Moscow defenders and Frunze's three front armies to merge smoothly. As a result, Moscow's military strength increased greatly, and the balance of military strength between the enemy and ourselves changed.

In order to ensure the victory of the entire war, Lu Jianzhang's department switched from offense to defense. At this time, Stalin was full of arrogance and planned to launch a violent counterattack while taking advantage of the opportunity of heavy troops.As the battle situation on the front line changed, the Chinese and Russian coalition forces stepped up the deployment of troops, and Zhukov's reform-through-labor corps followed suit, quickly sending reinforcements to Vyazniki.

"Lieutenant Colonel Georgi, Your Excellency the General has asked you to come."

Just as Zhukov was riding on the horse, looking at the marching team with complicated emotions, a voice sounded from behind.Looking back, he recognized the staff officer of the regiment's staff, and the general he was talking about was undoubtedly the regiment commander, General Grigory Mikhailovich Semyonov

Nodding slightly, he turned his horse's head and followed the staff officer to run to the rear. About 10 minutes later, they came to a temporary command post on the side of the road.Jumping off his horse and handing the horse to the guard behind him, Zhukov followed the staff officer into the tent.

"Your Excellency! The commander of the second regiment, Lieutenant Colonel Georgi, reports to you!"

General Gorimikhailovich Semyonov is a Cossack who graduated from the Orenburg Military School, participated in the European War, and now serves as the commander of the labor reform corps with the rank of lieutenant general.

Hearing the sound, Semyonov turned around and saw the short Zhukov standing at the door, his two big mustaches suddenly raised.

"Oh! Look! Who is this? Our heroic leader, Georgi! Haha! You are here, my colonel..." Greeting him with a smile on his face, Semyonov gave He hugged Zhukov and patted him on the back passionately.

"Colonel? Your Excellency, I..." Zhukov was slightly taken aback. [

"Yes! Colonel!" Semyonov let go of Zhukov, nodded vigorously and said, "My dear Georgi, you are a colonel from now on."

As he spoke, he stretched out his hand behind him, and the guard who had been prepared for a long time handed him a red velvet box. When he opened the box, there was a new pair of collar badges. Semyonov helped Zhukov replace the collar badges with his own hands, and then took two steps back. After taking a closer look, he smiled with satisfaction: "Young colonel, dear Georgi, this is an honor you deserve. In fact, in my opinion, you can serve as a major general with your ability. However, the Far East The officials feel that you are too young, so I am very sorry, but I believe this is only temporary."

"Thank you Your Excellency! I will definitely defend this honor, long live Her Majesty the Empress! Long live the great Russian Empire!" Zhukov assured with an expression of surprise and gratitude, and said a set of routines. In fact, these words meant nothing to him. It's not difficult, just change Stalin to the Empress, and the Bolsheviks and Soviets to the Russian Empire.

"What a good boy! Good!" Semyonov patted Zhukov on the shoulder in satisfaction, almost knocking him to the ground with such force.Then, Semyonov said again: "The headquarters now appoints you as the division commander of the first division. You will take office immediately and serve as the vanguard of the entire army."

"Teacher? Your Excellency, didn't you say at first...?" Zhukov was taken aback. There was a sign of promotion, but it was said that he was appointed as the deputy commander and head of the second regiment?How did you become a teacher all of a sudden?

"Some changes have taken place. The original division commander Kornilov has other arrangements, so you are directly appointed as the division commander of the first division. Dear Georgi, this is your chance, don't let me down."

"Thank you Your Excellency, I will assure you!" Zhukov puffed out his chest.

Nodding in satisfaction, Semyonov beckoned Zhukov to walk in, to the military map hanging on the wall.Pointing to the marks on the map and the marching route, he explained to Zhukov the main tasks of his troops, and asked Zhukov to arrive at the scheduled location within five days.

Zhukov looked at the map carefully, calculated the time, and then agreed.Due to time constraints, Semyonov did not keep him any longer and asked him to go back to the army immediately.After saluting, Zhukov hurriedly left the headquarters and took the order to take office. (to be continued...)