Age of Rebirth

After nightfall, the Japanese army on the battlefield in the Far East did not rest, and launched an attack on the Soviet position earlier than usual. Just as the Japanese artillery roared, the ground trembled amidst the violent explosion, and the small shelter, As the boat bumped like a storm, General Zhukov, the commander of the Soviet Far East Front Army, asked a question to Lieutenant General Godaev, the Chief of Staff of the Front Army.

"What is the purpose of the Japanese army?" Zhukov's question can be said to have asked the key point. The generals of the Soviet army, who were no longer under the pressure of annihilating the entire army, also surrounded them with interest to see any answer from Comrade Chief of Staff. , which is also the answer they urgently need to know.

Chief of Staff Godayav thought for a while, and said cautiously: "Comrade Commander, according to the normal judgment, the Japanese troops who encircled us, under the circumstances that the Japanese army could not guarantee to annihilate us, knew that the reinforcements would arrive soon, they would definitely Evacuate the battlefield!"

"However, the Japanese army did not do this, but adopted a more intensive attack than before. The Japanese commander had only one purpose, which was to try to break through our core defensive positions before our reinforcements arrived, and wipe them out completely. Or severely injure our army, and then meet our reinforcements, otherwise, there is no way to explain the Japanese army's still offensive move!"

The words of Chief of Staff Godayav were endorsed by several other generals. After several months of bloody battles with the Japanese army, they had a deep understanding of the madness and unreasonable behavior of this nation. It is not ruled out that the Japanese army put all their eggs in one basket The possibility of making a last-ditch effort means that within three days after the arrival of the reinforcements, the Far East Front Army will face an even more insane and fierce attack from the Japanese army. It is a great test!

Zhukov did not speak, nor did he make any comments on the words of Chief of Staff Godayav. Instead, he looked at the night sky reddened by the gunfire, "Comrade Commander, whether my judgment is correct or not, you can tell me Evaluation?" Chief of Staff Godayav couldn't help but asked.

Zhukov withdrew his gaze, his eyes shone with wisdom, and said: "As for the actions of the Japanese, one should never understand them with normal thinking. The same is true of the Japanese attack now. I can conclude that the Japanese army is busy withdrawing from the battlefield. If comrades don’t believe it, then, let me tell you, tonight will be the last battle of our Far East Army, and all the Japanese troops encircling us will withdraw before dawn tomorrow!”

"What?" Several senior Soviet generals, including Chief of Staff Godayav, exclaimed in disbelief. In front of me, the soil on the roof of the shelter kept falling. Everyone believed that after the artillery fire extended, it would be the time for the Japanese infantry to attack aggressively. However, Comrade Commander came to this conclusion. How can it be convincing?

Looking at the doubtful eyes of several generals, Zhukov said simply: "Have you heard the artillery fire of the Japanese army, is there any change from the past?" [

Several generals were also veterans who had fought on the battlefield. After hearing Zhukov’s words, they couldn’t help listening to the artillery fire of the Japanese army. After a few minutes, the artillery commander of the front army said: “Comrade commander, the artillery fire of the Japanese army is indeed different , I can be sure that the artillery bombarding our positions will not exceed [-] centimeters in diameter, and they are all small-caliber artillery, and there is no heavy artillery with a caliber of more than [-] centimeters in the past!"

The Artillery Commander of the Front Army is an absolute expert in this aspect, and no one doubts his judgment. Zhukov nodded and said: "The artillery bombardment of the Japanese Army, including the subsequent offensive, is to cover its main force and withdraw from the Far East battlefield. Necessary measures, the commander of the Japanese army is worried that during the process of evacuation, they will be chased and entangled by our troops along the way. As long as we concentrate all our troops and entangle the Japanese army for three days, our reinforcements will arrive. Can the army still run?"

"Therefore, the seemingly violent attack concealed the innermost fear of the Japanese army. When the bombardment started, the Japanese army had already begun to withdraw!" Zhukov said firmly, his tone of confidence made it impossible to refute.

The eyes of several senior Soviet generals immediately flashed, and the Chief of Staff Godaev said eagerly: "Comrade Commander, we believe in your judgment. This is a great opportunity for us. I suggest that in the Repel the Japanese attacking command, immediately choose a direction, concentrate more than half of the troops, conduct a full-line counterattack, entangle the Japanese army along the way, and create an opportunity to encircle and annihilate the Japanese army for the upcoming reinforcements!"

Chief of Staff Godayav's suggestion obviously met the appetite of several other Soviet generals, that's right, they were surrounded and beaten by the Japanese army for more than ten days. With a sigh of relief, now that there is finally such a good opportunity, it is time for the Japanese to taste the feeling of being surrounded. The roles of prey and hunter are reversed, and several senior Soviet generals have the urge to fight!

"Comrade Commander, Comrade Chief of Staff's suggestion is our common suggestion. Please approve it. We will organize troops immediately! It's time to teach the Japanese a lesson in counterattack!" Several generals geared up, their eyes shining, Please fight with one voice.

Zhukov's face was as cold as a rock, and he said in a stern tone: "Comrades, when commanding operations, don't just see the local favorable situation in front of you, but look at the overall situation and counterattack?——What counterattack! Go to the group army to understand the casualties of the troops, and then guide the commanders of the various group armies to organize their troops. At [-]:[-] tomorrow morning, the Far East Front Army will begin to withdraw to the European battlefield!"

Several senior Soviet generals were stunned, as if a bucket of cold water had been poured on their heads, their dissatisfaction was palpable. They felt that since being surrounded by the Japanese army, Comrade Zhukov's courage seemed to be much smaller, and he was no longer as brave as before. That kind of momentum, but seeing Zhukov's stern eyes, they didn't dare to argue any more. Outside, the shelling of the Japanese army stopped, and the firing of infantry weapons began to sound. After saluting, they left feeling unhappy.

Chief of Staff Godayav was silent for a while, and asked unwillingly: "Comrade Commander, don't you—don't you want our Far Eastern Front Army to turn around? What a great opportunity! What a pity!" His tone , without concealing the meaning of regret.

Zhukov turned around abruptly, looked directly at Chief of Staff Godayav, and said bitterly: "Comrade Chief of Staff, I really want more than [-] soldiers of the Far East Front Army to fall under the guns of the Japanese army. The blood of the soldiers has stained the land under our feet, and our strength has dropped by more than half, why don't I want to fight?"

Taking a breath, Zhukov said with deep reluctance in his tone: "However, we should consider the overall situation, and then hold back the retreating Japanese army all the way. Encirclement is not a problem, but next, it will be A protracted melee will drag in the other two front troops, and the Japanese commander will not sit back and watch his troops be encircled and wiped out by us!"

"Although the campaign objective of severely injuring the Japanese army will definitely be achieved, my comrade chief of staff, don't forget that the biggest threat to our Soviet Union is the German [***] army in the direction of Europe. Isn’t the great opportunity to wipe out the Japanese Kwantung Army for this purpose? Just imagine, the three front army units are dragged on the Far East battlefield again, so how will Comrade Stalin’s order be fulfilled?”

Chief of Staff Godayav suddenly realized, looked at his commander with admiration, and said shamelessly: "Comrade commander, I am still short-sighted, but, can we just watch the Japanese soldiers who slaughtered our soldiers , just leave safely without being hit?"

"Leave safely?" Zhukov's voice suddenly rose, "Comrade Chief of Staff, the Japanese army will not leave safely, and they will not go back to Manchuria. I can be sure that that Chinese Tang Qiuli will definitely order his troops to return to Manchuria." On the way back to Manchuria, the Japanese army is waiting for the Japanese!——It will definitely!” Zhukov’s gaze, like a burning flame, seemed to penetrate the twilight of the Far Eastern battlefield and look to the west.

Chief of Staff Godayav was taken aback again, "Comrade Commander, is this possible? Tang Qiuli's troops are located hundreds of kilometers away from the battlefield from Chita to Irkutsk. , In the Outer Mongolia area, it is beyond reach, and besides, they may not be able to judge that the Japanese army will withdraw completely? Could that Chinese Tang Qiuli know the foresight?" He widened his eyes and asked with incredible doubts. [

Zhukov smiled bitterly, his voice seemed to be full of responsible emotions such as strength and emotion, and said: "Comrade Godayav, never underestimate that Chinese Tang Qiuli, he is the most talented commander I have ever met. Officer, the essence of the ancient Chinese art of war, in his hands, can be used freely, reaching the level of proficiency, the most frightening thing is that he seems to have a grasp of the situation on the battlefield, like a real prophet, taking the initiative everywhere!"

As he said that, he let out a long sigh, and continued: "This is a terrible opponent. In fact, after I received a call from Moscow, informing me that I had reached a negotiation agreement with Tang Qiuli, I guessed that Tang Qiuli's goal would be It would be the Japanese army in the Far East who were exhausted from fighting with us, and our reinforcements suddenly broke through the blocking of the Japanese army. Launch an attack with all your strength, which further confirms my guess!"

Chief of Staff Godayav was dazzled by hearing this. His wisdom and experience could not see this, but he believed in Zhukov's judgment, which was based on an almost blind trust.

"The flames of war in the Far East will ignite violently again. Unfortunately, I, Zhukov, have to leave this battlefield!" Zhukov's tone was filled with deep loneliness.

((To be continued.)q

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