Lyudnikov stayed on Sokov's plane for an hour, and he reluctantly left the plane after the plane refueled.
When the plane started to taxi on the runway, Lujin said, "Misha, you did it right. General Lyudnikov's 39th Army and we are affiliated with the Outer Baikal Front. There are many opportunities to fight side by side in the future. It is very necessary to establish a good relationship in advance."
After hearing this, Sokov smiled faintly and said, "Comrade Deputy Commander, I actually didn't expect to meet Lyudnikov before getting off the plane, and I didn't expect that he would be the commander of the 39th Army. Our encounter was purely accidental. But you were right, and having a good relationship with him would be very helpful for our next battle side by side." Sokov actually didn't say anything in his heart. Since the end of the Stalingrad Defense War, he had never heard of Lyudnikov again, and he thought the other party had sacrificed. Unexpectedly, the other party not only lived until the end of the war, but even obtained the same rank as himself.
Sokov and others were talking about Lyudnikov. At this moment, the second lieutenant in charge of security on Lyudnikov's plane also asked Lyudnikov tentatively: "Comrade General, are you very familiar with that major?"
Lyudnikov looked up at his subordinates and said leisurely: "Comrade Lieutenant, who do you admire the most among the countless generals in our army?"
"Is this a matter of course, General Sokov, who is now the commander of the 48th Army." The second lieutenant said with a serious expression: "As far as I know, when our army launched a large counterattack against the German army outside Moscow, he was just a corporal, commanding a garrison of only ten people. But in just three years, he was promoted for his repeated military achievements, and now he has even become an admiral, which is simply an amazing legend."
After listening to his subordinates' heartfelt words, Lyudnikov smiled on his face: "But not long ago, your idol was coming to see me, but was blocked without hesitation."
"What, I blocked my idol and didn't let him see you?" The lieutenant said in confusion: "When did this happen? Why don't I remember it?"
But after a moment, the lieutenant understood what was going on and asked in shock: "Comrade Commander, is that the major the one is General Sokov?"
"That's right." Lyudnikov nodded slightly, "You guessed that he is General Sokov."
"But, but..." the lieutenant said with a stuttering, "But he is obviously wearing the major's costume?"
Hearing this question from his subordinates, Lyudnikov sighed softly and said, "This is the difference between a famous general and an ordinary general like me. You must know that our Far East battle is absolutely confidential. If a famous general like Sokov appears in the Far East, even a fool can guess that our army will take military actions against them, and they will strengthen their defense at that time. As far as I know, among the senior generals who went to Khabarovsk for a meeting this time, many famous people have adopted pseudonyms and military ranks that do not belong to them."
After Lyudnikov's explanation, the second lieutenant immediately understood why his idol was obviously an admiral but was wearing a major uniform. He nodded and asked Lyudnikov tentatively: "Comrade Commander, I offended General Sokov today. After you see Khabarovsk, do I need to apologize to him in person?"
"There is no need for this." Lyudnikov waved his hand and said, "Sokov went to Khabarovsk this time and deliberately concealed his true identity. If you take the initiative to apologize to him, it might lead to his identity being exposed. I think it's better to forget it. Based on my understanding of Misha, he is not a stingy person and will not be petty about such trivial matters."
The lieutenant was silent for a moment and continued, "Comrade Commander, General Sokov looks so young, so he put on the major's uniform. No one really would have thought of his true identity, which is actually a general."
"Yes, yes." Lyudnikov nodded and said with emotion: "As the same general, he was awarded this military rank in 44 years, and I only obtained this military rank two months ago. He is only in his twenties this year, and I am already in his forties. Judging from my age, there is not much room for further development, and he is still young. If the opportunity is good, he might become a marshal one day in the future."
The second lieutenant agreed with Lyudnikov's statement: "Comrade Commander, I agree with you. I originally thought that when the German surrendered, he would be promoted to general, but for some reason, he was still the title of general."
"I think the Supreme Command must have a special consideration in promoting the military rank." Lyudnikov said to the second lieutenant: "Although he has made so many great military achievements, his age has become his shortcomings. A general in his twenties, even a marshal, has never appeared in the history of our country. In this Far East battle, if he makes new military achievements, perhaps the Supreme Command will promote him to a general in an extraordinary way. As for becoming a marshal, it will be at least ten or twenty years later."
The lieutenant turned his head and looked out through the glass. He saw that the plane Sokov was following his plane far away. Judging from the flight distance, the two planes should have landed in the military airport in Khabarovsk one by one and the other. He withdrew his gaze and asked Lyudnikov again: "Comrade Commander, the plane that General Sokov was on should arrive in Khabarovsk at the same time as us. Do you need to say hello to him after the plane lands?"
"No need," said Lyudnikov, "Who knows if there are any secret spies hiding in the military airports? If they find out that we are talking to Sokov, it might arouse their alertness, and then conduct a special investigation on Sokov, the fake major." After that, he closed his eyes and began to rest.
After learning that he could not say hello to Sokov after getting off the plane, the second lieutenant was full of loss. He had always wanted to meet the idol of Sokov, but he did not expect that when the other party appeared in front of him, he was troubled by himself. When this incident reminded him, he couldn't help but want to slap himself. He thought to himself: Although he couldn't say hello to Sokov when getting off the plane, when he met outside the venue on the day of the meeting, he could find an opportunity to express his apology to the other party. Yes, after doing this, the second lieutenant made up his mind, he began to close his eyes and rest as he imitated Lyudnikov.
After five hours of flight, the plane finally landed at the airport in Khabarovsk. At this moment, it was completely dark.
Fortunately, Huasilevsky had already arranged enough manpower and convoys. When the plane stopped on the runway, an officer immediately went over to find out the list of crew members from the pilots, and then arranged for the vehicle to send the people who came out of the plane away separately.
Although the planes of Sokov and Lyudnikov were only more than 30 meters apart, after getting off the plane, they were taken to different places by different convoys for resettlement.
Sokov and others were placed in a guesthouse east of Khabarovsk, which was a two-story brick-concrete building. But after everyone got off the bus, Bezikov negotiated with the person in charge of the guesthouse and arranged the guards on the first floor. Sokov and others lived on the second floor. Several rooms near them were arranged to check in to ensure their safety.
After Bezikov had arranged the manpower, he kindly reminded him: "Comrade Major, I suggest that in addition to setting up double posts in the yard, it is best to arrange one or two patrol teams to patrol near the guesthouse."
After hearing this, Bezikov asked in surprise: "Why?"
"I heard that the day before yesterday a spy sneaked into Khabarovsk to test a general who assassinated our army." The person in charge explained to Bezikov: "He successfully sneaked into the headquarters and broke into the general's office and fired five shots at the general sitting behind the desk."
Hearing this, Bezikov felt nervous and asked quickly: "So, Comrade General died?"
"The person who was shot was killed on the spot, but Comrade General was not at all dangerous."
"What the hell is going on?" What the person in charge said confused Bezikov: "Didn't you say that the spy sneaked into the headquarters, broke into the general's office, and fired five shots at him. How could the general be without any danger?"
"Major Bezikov, I think I understand what this person in charge said." Sokov happened to pass by and heard the conversation between the two, and interrupted, "Xiao Rizi sneaked into the headquarters of our army. This is a fact; it is also a fact that he shot at the person behind the desk. However, according to my analysis, the person who was shot by him five times is definitely not a real general, maybe a substitute, who is specifically to attract Xiao Rizi's spies."
The person in charge gave Sokov a thumbs up: "This major is right, it's true. Not long ago, we received a notice that a group of spies who had a small life disguised themselves and sneaked into Khabarovsk after disguising themselves and preparing to assassinate our general. The general was worried that he would become the target of the spy, so he found someone to pretend to be himself and stay in his office every day. The enemy's spy was really fooled and killed the substitute as a general."
Chapter completed!