Age of Rebirth

Stalin, General Secretary of the CPSU Central Committee and "Chairman" of the Council of Ministers of the Soviet Union, had no choice but to let go of the war situation in the Far East. In addition to their troubles, they encountered new big troubles. The troops of the Chinese Tang Qiuli set up a blocking line on the only way for the Outer Mongolian Front Army.

As soon as Stalin finished speaking, the high-level Soviet leaders present collectively lost their voices. In normal times, the nearly 40 Chinese troops are not a big problem. Hundreds of thousands of troops can be drawn from any military region on the west side of the Ural Mountains. The Chinese blockade, however, is not possible now, absolutely not. The German attack is rapid and fierce. The Soviet army in the European direction, except for the dispersed troops, is used to resist the German attack. up.

Even so, it is still retreating steadily, the battle line is gradually moving towards Moscow, and the capital can smell the smoke of gunpowder. Otherwise, the Politburo would not order the four front armies in the Far East to withdraw to the European battlefield at any cost. In other words, the Soviet Union’s troops on the European battlefield could hardly protect themselves against the German attack, but they also wanted to open the passages of the Ural Mountains and the Tannu Mountains for Vasilevsky’s Outer Mongolian Front Army. Where did the troops be mobilized?

The big bosses, including Marshal Petroshilov, the chief of the general staff, couldn't help but ask in their hearts, "Comrade Stalin, may I ask, where are the troops that opened the way for Vasilevsky's troops?" Of course, they only dared to Whisper in my heart.

Seeing the reactions of the generals, Stalin immediately realized that what he said was in vain. Now, what the Soviet Union lacks most is troops.He sighed secretly in his heart, regretting very much that he should not have used large-scale troops in the East and fought with the Japanese and that despicable and sinister Tang Qiu at the same time, otherwise.Why did he fall into such an embarrassing situation now?

Stalin took a deep puff of his pipe, and the light blue smoke enveloped his distressed face, and said: "Comrades, I know that in the face of the German attack. The Soviet Red Army is under great pressure. We are approaching Moscow every day, and all the troops that can be invested are on the front line, fighting bloody battles with the German army. However, comrades, have you ever thought about it? If Comrade Vasilevsky’s troops cannot rush back to the European battlefield first, we will face How long can the Germans' ferocious offensive last with the current strength and troop status?"

How long can the Soviet army last on the Western Front?Every high-ranking Soviet leader who participated in the meeting knew well that the Soviet army had only the power to parry and fight back in the face of the German attack. Every day, the Soviet Red Army had to fill in 10,000+ people to slow down the German army. The speed of advance, the entire front has become a meat grinder that devours the lives of Soviet soldiers.However, besides using the lives of soldiers to stop the Germans, is there any better way?

The various military districts in the European part were beaten to pieces by the German army.Even to the extent that it is impossible to organize a local counterattack on the scale of the group army. In this case, the Soviet army needs more soldiers to make up for the huge war consumption. What can Vasilevsky get through China? Human blockade?

As the chief of the general staff, Marshal Petroshilov had to say, "Comrade Stalin, the war situation in the direction of Europe requires the elite troops from the east to return as soon as possible. This is very clear to all comrades, but where do we mobilize?" troops?"[

Seeing Stalin's gloomy face, Marshal Petroshilov paused. Now that he had started, he had to bite the bullet and continue, "The Chinese Tang Qiuli is on the line between the Ural Mountains and the Tangnu Mountains. 40. To break the blockade of the independent division, at least the same number of troops is needed. Comrade Stalin, the General Staff has considered this. However, so far, we have not even been able to gather more than two armies. Comrade Stalin, This is the reality we must face!"

Marshal Petroshilov had to tell the truth. Seeing that Stalin was silent, he suggested: "Comrade Stalin, in view of the practical difficulties we are facing, it is difficult or even impossible to open the passage for the Outer Mongolia Front Army. In this case, why not order Huaxi Comrade Levsky, concentrate all your forces, focus on one point, and open a gap in the blockade of the independent division troops, for example, in the direction of Minusinsk!"

Stalin suddenly became furious, and his voice raised an octave, "My Comrade Chief of Staff, please think about it before making suggestions, time! - understand, what we need is time, if Vasilevsky For a few months or even more, such a hateful Chinese army will be irresistible, but will the Germans give us time? No, if the Outer Mongolian Front Army cannot rush to the vicinity of Moscow within two weeks , we have only the result of being besieged by the Germans!"

Stalin's rare rage. The supreme leader of the Soviet Union has always been known for his calmness and wit. Even if he decides to kill a comrade in the party who threatens his status, he still behaves tepidly, calmly and scary. Now, he is furious. , the cheeks were distorted, and the blood vessels on the temples were throbbing like earthworms, looking hideous and terrifying, and his words became more and more vitriolic.

Marshal Petroshilov's face was ashen, like a wooden stake, and he stood there dumbly. Facing the leader's fury and acrimonious words, he could not refute or justify, and he could not come up with better words. The solution, the heart is filled with a deep sense of power, and the heart is blocked.

After venting the anger that had accumulated in Stalin's heart, he felt much more at ease. Seeing Comrade Chief of Staff with a distraught look on his face, he sighed softly and said as gently as possible: "Comrade Petroshilov, please Forgive me, I lost my composure just now, please sit down, let's continue our discussion!"

Stalin reloaded his pipe, and said: "Comrade Petroshilov, can you consider drawing a campaign reserve unit from the Volga Military District, the Don River Military District, the Inner Caucasus Military District, and the First Ukrainian Front Army, and organize them into The Ural Mountains Front Army is responsible for breaking the blockade of the Chinese. Its strength should not be less than 40. At the same time, Vasilevsky was ordered to concentrate its forces in one direction."

"The location of the breakthrough, as suggested by Comrade Petroshilov, was chosen on the front line of Minusinsk, flanking the front and back. The Chinese troops will not last long. Let's discuss this issue, comrades!"

Looking at the wry smiles on the corners of the mouths of the big brothers, Stalin knew that what he said was meaningless again, but he didn't understand that in his memory, those military regions had battle reserve teams , Moreover, when the German army was attacking the most violently, he ordered it to be formed, in order to prepare for it to be put into the battlefield at a critical moment. Now, it is just used in advance.

"Comrade Petroshilov, tell me, what's going on?" Stalin asked with puzzlement and a little displeasure.

Petroshilov stood up again, his expression seemed to be more painful than that of the leader, "Comrade Stalin, the military districts you mentioned just now have indeed formed a combat reserve team with the size of three armies according to your previous instructions. It’s just—it’s just that a week ago, the German army’s offensive suddenly intensified, and the troops on the front line were stretched. These reserves have already been put on the battlefield, and you ordered the General Staff to issue an order!”

The muscles on Stalin's cheeks couldn't help twitching a few times. He suddenly remembered that there was such a thing. He remembered that at that time, Petroshilov reminded himself not to put all the combat reserves of each military region into it, just However, the situation was critical at that time, and the fronts of the various military regions were on the verge of collapse under the Germans' furious attack, and they were in danger of collapsing at any time.

After the battle reserve team was put into the battlefield, it did stabilize the battle situation. However, it also caused the current embarrassing situation. Stalin didn't know what to say. He couldn't blame anyone for this matter. He ordered the General Staff to follow suit. .

The atmosphere in the office was almost frozen in embarrassment. Everyone's eyes were deliberately avoiding Stalin. They knew that Comrade Stalin would be furious again. Commander of the Moscow Military District, General Badchenko , stood up and said: "Comrade Stalin, I have a suggestion!"

As soon as Stalin's eyes lit up, he was like a traveler in the desert who had been short of food and water for several days. When he was dying, he suddenly saw a bend of clear water on the oasis. He leaned forward suddenly and said eagerly: "Comrade Badchenko, tell me, do you have any suggestions?"[

General Badchenko was taken aback by Stalin's bright eyes, and he didn't dare to show off. He said succinctly: "As we all know, it is the troops of other military districts and fronts that are resisting the German attack, and the Moscow military district, Under the current circumstances, there are no combat missions for the time being, so I suggest that the troops of the three group armies be transferred from the Moscow Military Region to the direction of the Ural Mountains and the Tannu Mountains, responsible for opening the passage for the Outer Mongolia Front Army!"

"No—absolutely not!" Stalin categorically vetoed without hesitation, and the light in his eyes dimmed in an instant. The fire of hope, just ignited, was extinguished instantly like a strong wind, "Comrade Badchenko, Moscow The troops in the military region should not be mobilized. You are responsible for the battle defense of the capital and the surrounding area. Once the German army breaks through our current defense line, the safety of Moscow will all fall on you. There are not enough troops. How can you do that? What about external calls?"

Stalin was a little angry. The troops of the Moscow Military Region were the last cards in his hand, and he would use them at the most critical moment. After what he said just now, he still felt that it was not enough to express his anger. He was about to reprimand Stalin again. General Dachenko, however, saw that his closest comrade-in-arms, Molotov, the People's Commissar for Foreign Affairs of the Soviet Union, kept winking at him.

(To be continued) (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to the starting point to vote, monthly pass, your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users, please go to m to read.)

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