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On February 2th, the 25th Division of the 37th Army of the Feng Zhian Department of the Nanjing Army arrived in the vicinity of Champion City after three consecutive days and nights of starry nights, and then went to the battlefield in the north of the city. At this time, the 37th and 77th Divisions had indeed fallen into Soviet Union However, the Soviet Army had difficulty opening its mouth, and the newly arrived 74th Division seriously threatened the Soviet Army's flanks. It could break through the Soviet Army's encirclement at any time, or rescue the 37th and 77th Divisions, or enter the encirclement. Join forces with two divisions and offer the Soviet army three "big meals" that are even more difficult to swallow, which makes the pressure on the Soviet army even higher.
Zhukov was deeply embarrassed. Although the Soviet army was stronger than the Nanjing army, he took every step at risk because the Soviet army was too constrained. As the so-called house leak happened to rain all night, another bad news was sent to him. before.
"There is a change in the German army on the Western Front!" Golikov found Zhukov and handed over an urgent information.
Golikov is the chief of the reconnaissance bureau of the Soviet General Staff, so he has very high-level confidential information.
"Moscow?" Zhukov was taken aback, but he was not very surprised. He and the Soviet High Command had long judged that after the "Avalanche" was officially launched, the Germans could not let go of this opportunity to take advantage of the fire.
For this reason, Stalin had already made up his mind, the strong men broke their wrists, and planned to reluctantly abandon Moscow. Most of the main force of the Soviet army participating in the "Avalanche" also came from the Moscow Special Military District.
"No!" Golikov shook his head anxiously, "If it's Moscow, it's not the worst news. We're already planning to give up Moscow, but...Hitler caught us off guard again, he seems Want to hit Stalingrad!"
"What?" Zhukov was stunned. "Moscow's defenses are now empty, and the deployment of our troops in Stalingrad is still as rigorous as before. How could Hitler give up the great opportunity to capture Moscow?"
Golikov sighed: "Hitler has never played cards according to common sense, and has a gambler's mentality. This time, Hitler once again resorted to strange tricks that violated common sense.
According to reliable information, the German army is transporting a large number of reservists and a large amount of ordnance into eastern Ukraine to supplement its Army Group South. It can be seen that the German army is likely to launch a sudden attack on Stalingrad while we are dealing with the Chinese. Massive assault!"
Zhukov frowned and pondered: "Could the German army be attacking eastward and westward? Pretending to attack Stalingrad again but actually attacking Moscow or Leningrad? Or is there a reason for suspicion? The German army does not have enough strength to resume the offensive, but it is deliberately fanfare. , let us mistakenly believe that they are gathering a large number of troops to threaten Stalingrad, so as to help the Chinese contain us?"
Golikov thought for a while: "These two possibilities are not ruled out, but we have to admit that no matter which trick the Germans play, we are all passive!" He looked at Zhukov with a kind of Pressure, "Our only solution is to defeat the Chinese and force the Chinese to withdraw from the war as originally planned.
Comrade Zhukov, this is your responsibility!"
Zhukov took a deep breath: "I understand!"
At the emergency high-level meeting of the Ural Front Army, Zhukov officially announced his backup plan: "Comrades, it is very sad and regrettable that the battle situation is not ideal. Although we surrounded the 77th and 74th Divisions of the Chinese Army, we want To completely annihilate it, the cost and time needed are likely to exceed our tolerance. In addition, Novosibirsk fell, and Comrade Konev died. Although the Eastern Military Region still controls the three cities in North Asia, the military region In essence, it has been completely defeated, and it is no longer possible to take the initiative to attack, and cooperate with our military region to carry out a two-line attack on the Chinese army in the Omsk region. I have to admit that this situation is really embarrassing.
Not only that, the Germans are also ready to move. According to the reliable information obtained by Comrade Golikov, the German army is actively strengthening the strength of its Army Group South, and there are many signs that it is preparing to resume its stormy attack on Stalingrad.
Our time is really running out, but we still have two advantages, one is that we still have strength, and the other is that we have successfully attracted the attention of the Chinese people to the Omsk area!"
Budyonny said: "Comrade Zhukov, are you planning to open up a second front?"
Vasilevsky was the main decision maker who worked out the backup plan with Zhukov. He nodded: "Yes, it is difficult for us to achieve a major breakthrough in the Omsk area. Get the situation on the battlefield and make use of it!" He pointed to a place on the map, "Our army's follow-up troops must be transferred immediately, no longer on the Omsk battlefield, but here!" He pointed hard on the map That place, "Northwest Kazakhs!"
"Oh?" Budyonny and others were taken aback and found it hard to understand.
Zhukov said: "In fact, from the very beginning, I did not put all my victories on the Omsk battlefield. The complete annihilation of the 77th Division of the Chinese Army can certainly deter the enemy, but if the goal cannot be achieved, we can only Decisively change tactics.
After Comrade Konev discovered that the center of gravity of the Chinese army had shifted to the east, I was actually hesitant, because the war was not going well, forcing me to consider starting a backup plan.
Especially now, knowing that the Germans are likely to resume their attack on Stalingrad again, I have further confirmed this belief.
Comrades, we can lose Moscow, and we can lose Leningrad, but we really cannot lose Stalingrad. If this city named after Comrade Stalin is lost, the Soviet Union will be lost forever. We will lose our last stop Industry, grain production areas, and resource areas in the middle and lower reaches of the river and the Caucasus.
In order to cooperate with Comrade Timoshenko (the commander-in-chief of the Stalingrad Soviet Army) to ensure that Stalingrad will not fall, we must send follow-up troops to the northwest of Kazakhstan, where we will fight a large-scale annihilation battle! He paused, and said decisively, "Eat Li Yutang's troops in the Chinese army in one fell swoop!" "
Budyonny and the others became more and more surprised, whispering to each other.
朱可夫定了定心神：“中国军队李玉堂部是第100军，该军下辖5个师，第88、第99、第203、第204、第205师，总兵力约16万，驻扎在哈萨克西北部地区。
It is not difficult to see the intention of the army from the deployment position. On the one hand, it is to sweep up the Central Asian army that is still resisting in the northwest of Kazakhstan, and bring the whole of Kazakhstan into China's pocket. On the other hand, it is to oppress the southern part of the Ural region. It even oppressed the Ural Mountains, the middle and lower reaches of the Don River west of the Ural River, and the Caucasus region, and cooperated with the German army to attack Stalingrad.
Although Li Yutang's troops are still far away from Stalingrad, they have already greatly threatened Comrade Timoshenko's rear in terms of the overall battle situation. Several main forces were deployed in the central core city) area, so that these main forces could not be used at the most critical time of the Battle of Stalingrad.
The danger that Li Yutang's troops have posed to our army is beyond doubt, and it is also a threat that must be eliminated without delay!"
Vasilevsky explained: "The elimination of Li Yutang's troops can achieve the purpose of our army's war, large-scale and systematically annihilate the heavy corps of the Chinese army, deter the high-level Chinese, and force the national government to negotiate peace with our country. It can eliminate the hidden danger behind Stalingrad and ensure the security and consolidation of Stalingrad!"
Budyonny questioned: "From Omsk to the northwest of Kazakhstan, there are hundreds of kilometers, I am afraid..."
"So hurry up!" Zhukov said firmly, "Take advantage of our army's tanks and cavalry, go out day and night, and travel at night. They consume.
Although Li Yutang's 100th Army is fully equipped, its combat effectiveness is inferior to that of the 77th Army. In fact, we may not completely wipe out the five divisions of this army. If we can wipe out two or three divisions, our goal Even if it is successfully realized.
In addition, it is the 37th Army of Feng Zhi'an's Department that is fighting with Li Yutang's Department in northern Kazakhstan, but this army has been dispersed. Comrade Konev's previous breakthrough and counterattack successfully defeated the 31st Army Group Army of the Chinese Army With the 27th Army, Feng Zhian was forced to dispatch two divisions to block the vacancy. Now, the fierce battle in Omsk forced Feng Zhian to dispatch another division to reinforce. Therefore, Feng Zhian's 37th Army currently has only two divisions. Division, unable to effectively assist Li Yutang's department.
Overall, although this situation is not ideal for our side, it is already very ideal!"
"That's not enough, is it?" Budyonny still felt skeptical.
"So, as Comrade Zhukov said just now, we must use various methods to convince the Chinese army that we intend to continue fighting with them in Omsk!" Vasilevsky said in a deep voice, "confuse them, deceive them, To paralyze them, even if you pay a high price, you will not hesitate!"
Budyonny pondered: "Previously, Comrade Vasilevsky, you once sent a member of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (KGB) to pretend to be the chief of staff of the 99th Division to surrender to the Chinese army. I firmly believe that our army will attack in the north of Omsk, thus leading the 77th Division of the Chinese Army out of the hole, and now..."
"It's not enough!" Vasilevsky sighed, "As the Chinese say, soldiers never tire of deceit.
However, if you want to successfully deceive the enemy, you must pay a very high price!" He looked at Rokossovsky, "Comrade Rokossovsky, please get ready! "
Rokossovsky's heart moved: "Comrade Vasilevsky, I am always ready!"
Vasilevsky stared at Rokossovsky: "Our current enemy is the Chinese, so the thinking we adopt must be cunning and cunning in the Eastern style.
Comrade Rokossovsky, are you loyal to the Soviet? "
Rokossovsky's heart was awed, and he stood up in awe: "absolutely loyal! Fighting for Bolshevism for life is my unswerving belief and I am willing to dedicate myself to it at any time!"
Vasilevsky was still staring at Rokossovsky, with a look of unbearable expression slowly showing in his eyes: "So, are you willing to betray the Soviet for the sake of the Soviet?"
"Huh?" Rokossovsky was stunned. He couldn't understand Vasilevsky's words at all, and his brain couldn't respond.
Budyonny and others were also stunned, only Zhukov looked calm, but also showed a look of unbearable.
Rokossovsky took a deep breath and looked solemn: "Comrade Vasilevsky, please restate your meaning. Sorry, I didn't understand just now!"
Vasilevsky sighed lowly: "We must convince the Chinese that we are already on the verge of falling apart, that we are already at the point where they can be annihilated, and the only thing that can convince the Chinese is the internal forces of our army. A senior traitor appears.
Comrade Rokossovsky, you are the commander of the 16th Army, and your position and status are very high!"
Rokossovsky finally understood, he blushed and trembled all over: "Comrade Vasilevsky! Please forgive me! I can't do such an incredible thing! This is a blasphemy to my reputation! Defilement of my honor! I am a soldier of the Soviet Red Army! I am absolutely loyal to the Soviet Union! Let me be a traitor, rather than let me die!" He felt an unprecedented anger.
"Because you are absolutely loyal to the Soviet Union!" Vasilevsky also stood up, his eyes solemn and heavy, "So, you are the most suitable candidate! We also have absolute confidence in you! If it is someone else, who can guarantee that he will Wouldn’t it be fake and really surrender to the Chinese? Only you, Comrade Rokossovsky, who is absolutely loyal to the Soviet and has a high position and status, can shoulder this important mission.
Comrade Rokossovsky!I understand your anger, but this is precisely one of the most important ways of showing allegiance to the Soviets!I, Comrade Budyonny, Comrade Zhukov, everyone here, and Comrade Stalin, all have absolute confidence in you and absolutely believe that you are absolutely loyal to the Soviet!You are not a traitor, on the contrary, you are making the greatest sacrifice for loyalty to the Soviet!Death is not terrible, what is more terrible than death is being insulted.
You endured great humiliation for the Soviet Union, being a 'traitor', but your sacrifice was good for the overall situation.
In fact, all of us, including Comrade Stalin, know that you are definitely not a traitor.
Immediately after victory, your reputation will be restored and you will become a Hero of the Soviet Union!Afterwards, even if there is any political investigation, all of us and Comrade Stalin will prove it for you!"
Rokossovsky's brain, which was out of control due to anger, immediately calmed down. He thought quietly for 3 minutes, and nodded calmly and solemnly: "I understand, I accept this task!"
Rokossovsky understood Vasilevsky's intentions and good intentions. He knew that he was not really a traitor, but temporarily "committed to the enemy". Being restored, he can still get the supreme glory, but what he is really afraid of is not this, but that "becoming a traitor temporarily" will inevitably bring him endless political troubles.
Rokossovsky was one of the victims of the purges and nearly died.
In August 1937, just as Rokossowski's career in the military was going smoothly, he was suddenly arrested. Some people accused him of having "unclear ties" with Polish and Japanese intelligence agencies. The political frame-up without evidence was simply unwarranted, but he had no chance to justify and appeal at all, and was immediately sentenced to death. Just when Rokossovsky was about to become an unjust dead ghost, his old boss Marshal Timoshenko intervened, so that when he was executed, the two death row prisoners who were executed at the same time all had their heads blown out and were killed on the spot. Only Rokossovsky was shot with a blank bullet by the executioner. , thus narrowly escaped death, but then he accepted a political review of up to two and a half years, barely proved innocent, and then was sent to the 8th Cavalry Army as the commander, and later became the commander of the 5th Mechanized Infantry Corps, Until now the commander of the 9th Army.
It is conceivable that Rokossovsky, who once dangled around the edge of the ghost gate, was so afraid of political struggle. He was 1 unwilling to "make political mistakes", even if he "was in Cao Ying" for the sake of the Soviet. He is also afraid of the matter, because this kind of matter is too easy to be used by others to punish him or even kill him.
In order to relieve Rokossovsky's knot, Zhukov and Vasilevsky had another heart-to-heart conversation with him in private, thus enlightening him.
Vasilevsky said: "Comrade Rokossovsky, we are very aware of the unfair treatment you suffered during the Great Cleansing Movement, and the Chinese probably also investigated it very clearly.
Because of this, the Chinese will believe that you hate the Soviet Union and Comrade Stalin in your heart, and then believe that your betrayal is true.
So, that's one of the main reasons why we chose you!"
Zhukov said: "I have also heard that Comrade Mechlis (Lev Zakhalovich Mehlis, director of the General Political Department of the Soviet Army) has been looking for you, which is exactly what you meet the requirements. a major reason.
Comrade Rokossovsky, we have repeatedly studied, and there is no more suitable person except you, really, if Comrade Vasilevsky or I are more suitable than you, we will immediately turn back!" (Soviet Army Mehlis, director of the General Political Department, was a running dog. He was loyal to Stalin and worked very hard, but he liked to do scandalous things like attacking dissidents and attacking dissidents.
Rokossovsky was a very good general, but he was romantic by nature. He was young and handsome at this time, so he was very popular with women. A famous actress named Serova came to the front line to condolences Lao Jun was "successful" by Rokossovsky that night.
Mehlis took the opportunity to catch Rokossovsky's tricks and reported to Stalin. Stalin didn't take it seriously. What he wanted was a general who could win the war. As for the general's private life, he was not interested. Mehlis said, " Comrade Stalin, what should we do with Comrade Rokossovsky? He is too proud of being a woman.” Stalin replied, “What should we do? Leah mobilized a secret plane to send Rokossovsky's wife to the front, thus urging "Rokossovsky to concentrate on fighting the war and not focus on making women."
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Rokossovsky said helplessly: "Okay, I am willing to accept this task.
However, Comrade Zhukov and Comrade Vasilevsky, please show me written documents to prove that I am a party member and not a true traitor and surrender!"
Zhukov and Vasilevsky nodded together: "Of course, of course!"
In Champion City, Fu Zuoyi, Wei Lihuang, Guo Jiqiao and others were holding a meeting. The generals felt relieved but did not dare to slack off. It is because the Soviet army still has a large number of follow-up troops who are gathering to the battlefield of Champion City.
Fu Zuoyi said: "Although the 77th and 74th divisions were surrounded, it was still not easy for the Soviet army to eat these two divisions. It's a pity', so the Soviet army fell into hesitation, not knowing whether to continue fighting or give up decisively. Therefore, our army has the initiative advantage.
Changping City was captured by our army, which made Zhukov's wishful thinking come to naught. Next, our army will no longer be caught in two-line battles and be beaten back and forth. General Xue Yue and General Luo Zhuoying have already assured us that the three cities in North Asia The Cuikov Department of the Soviet Army has absolutely no threat, let us fight freely.
In addition, General Feng Zhian's 37th Division has arrived in Champion City, further stabilizing our front.
In my opinion, if we continue to consume like this, we will be more stable!"
Wei Lihuang said: "General Chen Mingren has also sent a telegram, intending to send the 17th Division to join the battle. He believes that it is not enough to be passively beaten. If there is a chance to counterattack, we must counterattack decisively and bite off a large part of the Soviet army. Meat! The Soviet army launched a big counterattack against us arrogantly, really thought we were easy to fight? I personally support General Chen Mingren's opinion!"
Guo Jiqiao said: "It's still too early to counterattack. At present, the enemy and us are still facing each other. We must wait for the 37th Division to break through the Soviet encirclement line to ensure that the 77th and 74th Divisions are safe. Only in this way can our army recover. Moreover, the follow-up troops of the Soviet army are still arriving, we cannot take it lightly, it is unknown who will win the battle!"
Fu Zuoyi nodded: "Actually, with the capture of Changping City by our army, our army no longer has any worries about the completion of the encirclement or joining forces between Zhukov's and Konev's troops. The 77th, 74th, and 37th divisions can all withdraw their champions. City, give full play to our army's strengths, and fight a city offensive and defensive battle with the Soviet army! Champion City has been painstakingly managed by our army, and it has become a fortress! Our army has [-] elite soldiers, and the Soviet army can't beat it at all.
Ladies and gentlemen, the Germans are also gearing up and actively preparing for war. As long as our army delays for another half a month, everything will improve in an all-round way.
I don’t support the counterattack right now, because the follow-up force of the Soviet army is still complete. I think that after the German army resumes its attack, Zhukov hurriedly went to rescue Stalingrad, and then our army made a decisive move.If it is done well, it will not be a problem to take down Tyumen or Kurgan!Officially push our army's front to the Ural Mountains! "
Both Wei Lihuang and Guo Jiqiao nodded: "Yes, this is the best and safest way. After all, our capital is limited, so it's best to play steadily!"
"President! Vice-President! Participate!" Deputy Chief of Staff Zhou Fu hurried into the conference room, his brows brimming with joy, "The Soviet Army sent an envoy!"
Fu Zuoyi smiled: "What messenger? Did the Soviet army come to persuade us to surrender?"
"No!" Zhou Fu couldn't help but be overjoyed, "It's a private envoy secretly sent by the commander of the 16th Army of the Soviet Army Rokossovsky. He wants to surrender to our army!"
"What?" Fu Zuoyi, Wei Lihuang, and Guo Jiqiao were all taken aback, and the three generals were surprised and delighted immediately, "Really?" Guo Jiqiao was overjoyed: "If Rokossovsky plans to defect , the situation of this battle is about to turn to us further!"
Chapter 549 Warriors (9)
Before the outbreak of the Soviet War, Jiang Weiguo gave a "blacklist" to the senior generals of the Nanjing Army. The "blacklist" contained the names of more than a dozen senior Soviet generals, including Zhukov, Konev, and Rokosso. Jiang Weiguo wrote down "the most outstanding and most capable generals in the Soviet Army" from his memory, and ordered the generals of the Nanjing Army to "not to fight against the Soviet generals on the list." Take it lightly."
Jiang Weiguo's move is very similar to Cao Cao's writing Zhang Fei's name on his robe, but the effect is different. Cao Cao's doing so made the Cao Wei generals frightened when they met Zhang Fei, and Jiang Weiguo's doing so aroused the generals of the Nanjing Army. Fighting spirit, after all, the Nanjing Army has been invincible since its establishment more than three years ago.
On the current battlefield of Champion City, Fu Zuoyi and other generals were naturally very interested and overjoyed when they learned that Rokossovsky, who was on Jiang Weiguo's "blacklist", was willing to surrender to his own side.
If Rokossovsky surrendered to the Nanjing Army, the positive impact would undoubtedly be significant. First of all, he was an excellent general of the Soviet Army. If he surrendered, he would naturally be able to remove a major enemy of the Nanjing Army. In later generations, Rokosov Together with Zhukov and Vasilevsky, he is called the "three famous generals of the Soviet Union in World War II", and together with Zhukov and Konev, he is called "the troika of the Soviet Army in World War II"; secondly, if this person surrenders, The political and propaganda significance is also very huge. It will surely further hit the morale of the Soviet army and deter the Soviet army and civilians. The beginning of the second mass surrender (the first wave of mass surrender occurred in the Soviet Union at the beginning of the Soviet war, the root cause was that the Soviet army was caught off guard, and the second mass surrender wave of the Soviet army was the official Soviet Union Entering the countdown to extinction, the big tree is crumbling, and the hozen will naturally disperse), with Rokossovsky as the "glorious example" at the beginning, there will inevitably be a second, fourth, eighth... more and more Rokossovsky; in addition to the above two points, Rokossovsky's surrender will also have a great positive effect in the military. The 16th Army of the Soviet Army under his command and the 1st Cavalry of Budyonny The group army is one of the two main forces of the Soviet army to launch the "big avalanche", and it is one of the few mechanized group armies of the Soviet army. Once this group army is disintegrated, the Nanjing army will be able to turn the crisis into safety on the battlefield of Champion City , The Soviet Army's "big avalanche" will also fail early.
Because of so many benefits, Fu Zuoyi and other generals had to be overjoyed.
Of course, Fu Zuoyi and other generals were not overwhelmed by joy, and they quickly discussed this matter.
Wei Lihuang said: "There is no need to talk about the benefits of Rokossovsky's surrender. The crux of the matter is that it is still difficult to figure out the authenticity of this matter. In case the old man is cheating on us..."
Guo Jiqiao laughed: "It's not impossible that there is such a possibility, cheating and surrendering... To be honest, this tactic has been used abusively in the history of our Chinese war. Will the old man play this trick? It seems that I have never heard of foreigners who will use the trick of false surrender!"
Wei Lihuang also laughed: "Indeed.
We Chinese fight wars just like our Chinese people. To put it mildly, we know how to be flexible, and we are not tired of cheating. To put it bluntly, we have no position and principles. There is indeed a difference between foreigners and us in this regard. They pay attention to positions, principles, etc. Even in war, they have to pay attention to chivalry and gentlemanly demeanor. Of course, to put it bluntly, they don't know how to adapt and stick to the rules.
Our grandson of the "Oriental Soldier" has mastered the art of war and tactics 500 years ago. The "Western Soldier" Clausewitz did not understand until more than 100 years ago that war is unscrupulous and overpowering. Lausewitz was also the most war-fighting German in the West.
When Westerners fought wars more than 100 years ago, they still had to arrange their troops in a rigid manner, upright and well-behaved, and no conspiracy was allowed.