After a long wait, Zariyakin finally walked into the tent from outside.
When Zariyakin entered the door, Sokov instinctively tilted his head and looked behind him, but he did not find any trace of Regalin. His heart skipped a beat and he wondered why he hadn't seen Regalin. Could it be that he was injured or sacrificed in the battle?
Thinking of this, Sokov asked at Zariyakin: "Captain, why are you the only one here? Lieutenant Regalin, why didn't he come with you? Did something happen to him?"
Hearing Sokov's question, the same thoughts arose in his mind. The two turned their heads and looked at Zariyakin, waiting for his reply.
"Report to the brigade commander," Zariyakin said respectfully to Sokov: "You can rest assured that Lieutenant Regalin was not injured. The reason he did not come to the brigade headquarters with me was because he brought people to the field hospital and it might take a while to come."
After hearing this, Sokov and others couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. You know, it's easy to get a general in a thousand troops, and Regalin is the commander they valued. If something happens, the loss will be great.
After learning that Regalin was safe and sound, Sokov felt much more at ease. After he asked Zariyakin to sit down, he went straight to the topic without going around in circles: "Captain, report on your achievements yesterday. Also, why did you return to the camp so late? Everyone is worried about you."
Sokov did not lie at this point. Not only did he and Belkin, but Karsokov were worried about the commanders and fighters of the special company, but even Rokosovsky and Zhukov, who were aware of this, were also worried about this small army that was deeply behind the enemy.
"Comrade Brigade Commander, this is the situation." Zariyakin began to report to Sokov on the battle situation last night: "After we reached the enemy's supply point position, I had a disagreement with Lieutenant Regalin on how to destroy the enemy's supply point. He said that the number of enemies in the supply point was roughly equivalent to ours, and it should be mainly sneak attacks..."
When Sokov heard this, he couldn't help but interrupt and said, "Comrade Regalin is right. If you want to reduce casualties in the troops while destroying the German supply points, sneak attacks are the best choice. This is also the reason why I arranged for you to perform the mission after dark. Comrade Captain, what are your opinions? You might as well listen."
After hearing Sokov's question, Zariyakin's mouth twitched and replied awkwardly: "My opinion is contrary to Lieutenant Regalin's opinion. I think we are regular troops, so we should use a strong attack to destroy the German supply points."
Sokov snorted coldly in his heart, cursing him as a fool. If he really planned to use a strong attack to eliminate the enemy's supply points, he would not send troops to attack at night, but instead concentrate his superior forces to launch a strong attack during the day, so that the purpose of destroying the enemy's supply points can also be achieved.
Berkin saw the dissatisfaction on Sokov's face and asked quickly: "Comrade Brigade Commander, do you think there is anything wrong with using a strong attack method?"
"Of course it's not appropriate." Sokov said bluntly, "In order to protect the safety of the supply points, the German army must have set up many firepower points. If we adopt a strong attack method, then the troops participating in the attack will definitely make great sacrifices without artillery fire and heavy weapons cover."
Before Belkin could speak, Zariyakin said first: "Comrade Brigade Commander is right. I realized that the way of attack was wrong after the battle started. Just a few firepower points in the supply point can suppress us so hard that we can't raise our heads."
Hearing this, Sokov understood in his heart that after the dispute between Zariyakin and Regalin, he must have made the final decision as his company commander: to launch a strong attack on the enemy's supply points.
"Comrade Captain, since you were suppressed by the enemy's firepower during your attack, how do you finally destroy the enemy's supply points?"
"When I summoned the platoon leaders to arrange the mission, Lieutenant Regalin found seven or eight sharpshooters and said he wanted to form a sniper team." Zariyakin explained to Sokov: "At the beginning, I didn't know what a sniper was, so I was naturally not optimistic about this sniper team. Who knew that after the battle started, when our attack was frustrated and was suppressed by the German firepower, the sniper team formed by Lieutenant Regalin played a role. They fired at a distance of one or two hundred meters, killed the enemy's machine gunners and mortars, and eliminated the enemy's threat to us. It was with their assistance that we were able to clear the enemy at the supply point in a very short time and destroy it."
After listening to Zariyakin's story, Sokov has a further understanding of Regalin. Based on the other party's performance in the battle, Sokov even had a bold idea in his mind. Could it be that Regalin is like himself, a time traveler? If he is really a time traveler, would he be the Baharov he is looking for? When he has time, he must test him well.
When Zariyakin's report was over, Regalin finally arrived at the brigade command.
Seeing the belated Rhegalin, Sokov asked with a smile: "Comrade Lieutenant, how are the wounded people sent to the field hospital now?"
"The military doctor is performing surgery on those seriously injured." Regalin replied: "To prevent wound infection, the nurse has replaced all the bandages of the slightly injured with new ones."
"Comrade Lieutenant, please say that you performed well in this night attack."
Rhegalin heard Sokov's praise for him, but just grinned but didn't say anything.
"By the way," Sokov remembered that Zariyakin had another important question and did not answer himself, and quickly continued to ask: "You haven't told me yet why you have returned to your station only after completing the mission?"
Zariyakin and Regalin looked at each other and said, "Comrade Brigade Commander, after we destroyed the German supply points, the enemy's reinforcements arrived and blocked our retreat. If we return according to the same route, we will definitely fight with the enemy again. How many people will come back alive is an unknown number. Therefore, Lieutenant Regalin suggested to me that we should not return on the same route, but will go west first, get rid of the enemy, and then turn around and return to our brigade's station."
"Oh, so that's it." Sokov nodded slightly after hearing this: "Captain Zaryakin, it was because you deliberately took a detour to get rid of the enemy that you delayed the return time. Am I right?"
"Yes, comrade comrade commander. It's true."
"You two have been tired all night, go back and rest first." After the two of you reported on the actions of last night and the results of the battle, Sokov said to them: "I will report the results you have achieved immediately to the Army Command to apply for the honors you should receive. When you wake up, you will probably have the award order from your superiors."
When they learned that they were about to receive the award, both Zariyakin and Regalin seemed particularly excited. After raising their hands to salute, they turned around and walked out of the tent.
As soon as the two walked out of the tent, Sokov suddenly remembered that he had another key question and did not ask, so he chased him out and called Regalin: "Lieutenant Regalin, wait a moment, I have something important to ask you."
When he learned that Sokov had something important to ask himself, Regalin stopped and looked at Sokov with a puzzled look, then whispered to Zariakin: "Comrade Commander, can you stay and wait for me?"
Unexpectedly, Zariyajin grinned and replied, "The brigade commander did not let me stay, so I will not accompany you." After that, he accelerated his pace and left here.
Regalin stood in front of Sokov nervously and asked nervously: "Comrade Brigade Commander, are you doing anything?"
"Lt. Regalin," Sokov didn't want too many people to know about the conversation between him and Regalin, so he pulled him away from the tent, and confirmed that no one could hear his conversation with Regalin, and then asked, "Where are you from?"
"I am from Smolensk." Regalin replied, "It's just a book I read in Moscow."
Sokov remembered the test method he had discussed with Victoria and asked tentatively: "So, are you very familiar with Moscow?"
"Make it aside." Regalin said: "At least you won't get lost when you go out."
"Have you heard of Hoflin Hospital?" After saying this, Sokov stared at the other party's eyes, trying to see the other party's expression as soon as possible.
Hearing the name of the hospital Sokov said, Regalin couldn't help frowning. After thinking for a while, he slowly shook his head, and then said, "Sorry, comrade brigade commander, I have never heard of the hospital you just mentioned. I wonder where this hospital is in Moscow and when was it established?"
"I have also heard others mention the name of this hospital, but I don't know where it is." From Regalin's reaction, Sokov understood that his judgment was wrong. The other party would definitely not be the Baharov he was looking for. He was not a time traveler at all, otherwise it would be impossible for even Hoflin Hospital to know. He waved his hand at Regalin: "Comrade Lieutenant, you should be exhausted, go and rest quickly."
After sending Regalin away, Sokov returned to the tent with a frustration.
"Chief of Staff," he asked Karsokov directly after entering the door: "Has the telegram sent to the Army Command been sent?"
"Yes, comrade comrade commander, has sent it." Karsokov replied, "I believe that it will be possible to receive a call back soon."
A few minutes later, the telegram from the infantry brigade appeared in Malining's hands.
After reading the contents of the telegram quickly, he quickly came to Rokosovsky and shouted excitedly at the commander who had just put down the phone: "Comrade Commander, it is a telegram sent by the infantry brigade. The special company that penetrated deep behind the enemy has successfully returned to the defense zone."
"Really? That's great!" Rokosovsky pointed at Malining with his hand and said excitedly: "Hurry up, what is written on the telegram?"
"Major Sokov reported that during the night operation, the company successfully destroyed the German supply points and burned the weapons, ammunition and supplies stored in it." Malining quickly looked down at the telegram in his hand and reported to Rokosovsky: "In the battle, 19 people died, 8 were seriously injured, 25 were slightly injured, and more than 150 enemies were eliminated."
After hearing this, Rokosovsky couldn't help but raise his eyebrows and asked in surprise: "Why, they actually destroyed the German supply points at such a small price?"
"Yes." Malining nodded and said with emotion: "Compared with the losses of the Germans, the casualties of the special forces can be considered extremely small."
"I really didn't expect that a company under Sokov was so powerful." Rokosovsky couldn't help but develop an association. If he had more than a dozen such companies in his hands, would it mean that they could compete with a German division, or even more troops alone?
"Yes, I didn't expect that a newly formed company under Major Sokov could achieve such great results." Malining carefully reminded Rokosovsky: "Comrade Commander, didn't you say that you would like to award the title of Lieutenant Regalin, the deputy company commander of this special company? Since they have achieved such results, I think the awarding of the title needs to be carried out quickly."
"You are right." After Rokosovsky said this, he turned his head to Lobachev who was sitting next to him and said, "Comrade Military Commissioner, you have heard of the achievements of the war, right? Should we carry out the awards in advance?"
"I think it's OK," Lobachev said readily: "When it gets dark, I will take people to the infantry brigade and bring the medals belonging to the heroes."
"By the way," Rokosovsky was still happy, but he did not forget his promise to Zhukov: "I promised Zhukov that once there is news from a special company, I will report to him as soon as possible."
After saying that, he picked up the phone on the table and answered the Front Command.
Soon, Zhukov's voice came from the receiver: "I am Zhukov!"
Rokosovsky heard the noise in the background, and there seemed to be many people talking nearby. He knew Zhukov. When the other party was working, he would never allow any unrelated people to appear near him. He asked curiously: "Zhukov, it seems that there are many people talking around you. Is something wrong?"
"Yes, the Germans broke through the direction of the 5th Army, only a few kilometers away from the Front Command."
"Ah, the enemy is approaching Mozaisk?" Rokosovsky asked in surprise.
"Yes, the enemy has arrived near the Front Command." Zhukov's tone was a little impatient: "Comrade Rokosovsky, call me, do you have any important things to report?"
"Yes, Comrade Zhukov." Rokosovsky replied: "The missing special company of the Infantry Brigade, after completing the mission of destroying the German supply points, has returned to the defense area of ​​the Infantry Brigade safely."
Learning that the Special Company had returned to the Infantry Brigade Defense Zone safely, Zhukov asked urgently: "What is the casualties? Is that lieutenant who is so skilled in shooting skills still alive?"
Chapter completed!