Chapter 1006: The Art of Being a Person

The noise when the Red Stalingrad opened fire was so huge that not only Zhukov and Vasilevsky, who were born as soldiers, were shocked on the spot, but also Comrade Stalin, the supreme leader of the Soviet Union, was shocked.

"This is amazing! The previous report never mentioned such power. It's unbelievable."

Comrade Stalin, who always gave people a stable feeling, was rarely shocked, and it was even more rare to be shocked by the power of a weapon.

"This is a well-deserved super weapon! Very good! Voroshilov, do you think it is possible for us to imitate and build a few more of these super cannons?"

As one of the first Soviet marshals who survived the Great Purge and has been in office until now, Comrade Kotin's father-in-law Marshal Voroshilov can be said to have always been a core member around Comrade Stalin.

Perhaps Marshal Voroshilov's military exploits were not as dazzling as those of Zhukov and Vasilevsky, who emerged quickly, but it was undeniable that he was still one of the most trusted veterans around Comrade Stalin.

Comrade Stalin was very willing to exchange opinions with the old marshal on military issues.

Hearing Comrade Stalin's exclamations and seeing the "unbelievable" surprised expression on his face, Marshal Voroshilov spoke quickly after a little bit of preparation.

"It must be admitted that this weapon can surprise everyone, Comrade Stalin. But for our current situation, I do not recommend that we specifically imitate and try to mass-produce such a weapon."

"Just from the appearance of this weapon, we can guess that the Germans probably spent a long time preparing such a super weapon. I guess the original design purpose of such a super weapon should not be used against us, after all, the Nazis invaded our motherland later."

"The Maginot Line built by the French may be the real benchmark. It is simply a fortress-level military city. All the news and intelligence prove that the defense line is so complex and strong that it is unimaginable. Our comrades lurking in Europe sent back intelligence saying that the French were confident that the Germans would lose at least three million troops on this line of defense. Even considering that there is a lot of bragging in it, I think it is enough to prove the terribleness of this line of defense."

Marshal Voroshilov is a very smart old marshal.

Whenever Comrade Stalin discussed issues with him or asked for advice, the old marshal would always take a detour and play a series of side-steps. He would not directly address the core of the issue, but would constantly give hints around the topic that required thinking to understand. The meaning he wanted to express was infinitely close to the level of ambiguity to ordinary people.

But what's interesting is that Comrade Stalin, the father and supreme leader of the Soviet Union, just fell for this kind of talk, especially this way of speaking that only pointed out the elements but not the center and put the decision-making power in his own hands, which was very much to Comrade Stalin's taste.

Marshal Voroshilov's meaning was actually relatively clear and not difficult to understand.

The implication was that the Germans built such a super weapon as a "special matter" of "specialization". If a super weapon can reduce the casualties of millions of people, it is worth it no matter how much money and labor it costs. After all, the blood and corpses of World War I are still piled up in history books, emitting a rancid and disgusting smell.

For the Soviet Red Army, there was no such strategic goal as the Maginot Line. The rapidly rising military rookies like Zhukov and Vasilevsky had proved with actual combat results that the era of cavalry, trench warfare, and squatting warfare had passed. Now is a new era of three-dimensional rapid penetration and fierce attack of tanks, aircraft and artillery.

It is a bit unprofitable to build such a weapon and equipment that meets the standards of World War I and is outdated in World War II. Moreover, the Soviet side has been in a passive position in the war and has not been able to grasp the initiative advantage. There is no time to mobilize precious war resources to engage in such a weapon project at the cost of people and money, even if Comrade Stalin, the father, personally likes such a super weapon.

Comrade Stalin, the father, has a wrist of steel, and has an emotional quotient and excellent IQ that is enough to control the overall situation.

It is not realistic to build such weapons in batches, and Comrade Stalin knows it well.

The reason why I asked Marshal Voroshilov just now was that Comrade Stalin, whom I personally liked, was a little too excited. Secondly, Stalin himself was very interested in whether people around him would take the opportunity to say something "sarcastic" about this issue.

The final result of the facts satisfied Comrade Stalin. Marshal Voroshilov did not speak sarcastically or lie to please him on this issue. The old marshal next to him was still trustworthy and capable as always.

Comrade Stalin nodded gently after getting the answer he wanted. After the turbulent waves in his heart gradually calmed down, he spoke again and quietly.

"But we should at least make good use of the weapon in front of us. After all, it doesn't cost a penny, right?"

This time, Marshal Voroshilov nodded to Comrade Stalin in agreement.

"It would be very interesting to use the German superweapon against the Germans themselves, Comrade Stalin. We can publicize it and make it into a propaganda weapon to attack the enemy's morale. Every loud bang of the cannon will cause a double blow to the enemy physically and morally."

Marshal Voroshilov once again put his words into Comrade Stalin's heart, and you can tell just from the cheerful smile floating on the corners of his mouth.

"Your idea is very good, Comrade Voroshilov. Then I will leave this matter to you. We still have to make a lot of preparations for this super weapon. One day we will use it to severely Destroy the enemy's strength and morale."

"As you wish, Comrade Stalin, I will arrange the most capable manpower to handle this matter properly."

The loving father and the comrade Marshal were chatting happily, while on the other side, another pair in an adjacent position were whispering about the horrific scene.

"Can you believe it? Comrade Beria, I almost thought that big cannon was going to explode! I have never dreamed of such a terrifying scene! It's unimaginable that those Germans actually transported it to Stalingrad to prepare for it Fortunately for us, our heroic Comrade Malashenko captured it, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous.”

He slightly covered the expression in his eyes with thick reflective glasses, and Beria, who never liked others peering into his heart through the window of his eyes, answered slowly.

"Like you, Comrade Khrushchev, I think this is a very formidable weapon indeed."