Chapter 2119 Welcome to Join the Leadership Division

"Comrade General, I apply to join the Leader Division. My original unit was wiped out in the Battle of Moscow, and I am the only one left alive. I can still fight for my country. I have firm beliefs and the courage to fight the enemy to the end. I am also a veteran with combat experience. Please accept me. I will not let you down!"

""

Looking at the man in front of him, who was of medium height and whose figure and face were full of "malnutrition caused by long-term hunger", Malashenko knew his identity through his brand new military uniform and crimson armband. After pausing to get on the car, he quickly blurted out the question.

"Are you a prisoner who was just liberated? What's your name? Why did you suddenly think of joining my unit?"

Malashenko's answer was somewhat noncommittal. He did not directly answer the question of the soldier in front of him, but chose to answer the question with a question. This was not a problem for a senior commander who was much higher than the other party.

"My name is Roskov, Ivan Donskoy Roskov, former deputy platoon leader of the 1st Platoon, 3rd Company, 2nd Battalion, 337th Regiment of the Moscow Garrison."

"I am indeed a prisoner who was just rescued by you and your troops. I have been imprisoned here since 1942 until today."

"I have wanted to follow you for a long time, Comrade General, and I have always wanted to. And I don't want to go home in such a cowardly and depressed way. I know my family must think that I have died a long time ago. I hope that I will return to my hometown with military merits and the glorious identity of a leader and soldier, and bring them pride and pride, instead of being investigated and imprisoned to shame the people who love me!"

""

To be honest, just by the excited tone and the anxious expression on his face, Malashenko knew that Comrade Roskov was not joking with him, he was serious.

Just when Malashenko was thinking about what to say next, the political commissar who was also witnessing all this also stepped forward at the right time and whispered in Malashenko's ear.

"It should be a new reserve regiment formed temporarily during the Battle of Moscow. He can become a platoon leader at this time, which means he was already a veteran before."

""

After hearing this, Malashenko thought silently for a while, and then asked the political commissar in the same low voice.

"Then what do you think I should do, accept him? Or refuse?"

"I can't make the decision. The military commander decides, and you have the final say."

This time, Malashenko failed to get direct advice from the political commissar. The political commissar chose to let Malashenko decide on this small matter.

"Uh"

Malashenko could probably guess the intention of the political commissar, but guessing is guessing, which is completely unrelated to Malashenko's current slightly entangled two things.

Malashenko, who had not yet made a complete decision, glanced at Roskov in front of him again. At this moment, the other party was looking at him with an expectant expression, and the words after a little thought were blurted out.

"It's not that you can't join the Leader Division. In principle, this is true, but there is another objective condition that must be faced."

"Your body does not allow you to fight at a high intensity now. Look at you, comrade. The physical fitness of the soldiers in the Leader Division is excellent. We are a heavy armored field group, and even our infantry is as elite as heavy tanks among infantry. It is indeed difficult for you to achieve it with your current physical fitness."

If there is any objective factor that prevents Roskov from joining the Leader Division, then Malashenko thinks this should be it.

I dare not say that this will definitely make Roskov back down, but Malashenko thinks that at least the conditions should be made clear, and then we can talk about the next thing, it's that simple.

"I me"

Obviously, Malashenko's words hit the key point, which can be said to be a sore spot.

Of course, Roskov knows what his body is like. In fact, the scene of vomiting most of the food he ate last night because he was too full is still vivid in his mind. The body of a person is so weak after long-term hunger and malnutrition. This is indeed an indisputable fact that must be faced.

Soldiers cannot fight without a healthy body. Malashenko was just speaking the truth.

But just when Roskov was anxious and stuttering, not knowing what to say, several figures followed from behind and quietly appeared behind Roskov and in front of Malashenko.

"Please let him join, Comrade General. This Chechen rough guy has a bad temper, is hard and stubborn, and even I, his best comrade, can hardly persuade him."

The people who followed behind Roskov were Little Ivan and his entourage, who were supported by Big Ivan. Roskov had shared hardships and spent the most difficult years with his comrades and comrades in life and death in the concentration camp.

Malashenko did not expect that someone would come to plead for Roskov, and Roskov himself obviously did not expect the arrival of his comrades. The moment he turned around, his face was full of surprise.

"You went there for me, Roskov! With my rotten leg, I may never be able to run like a normal person in my lifetime, but you are different. You still have a chance. Don't embarrass you Chechens! Think about it, you used to be stronger than a bear. The Germans would be afraid of you when they fought with you with bayonets. You can do it!"

Little Ivan, who had the best relationship with Roskov, was the most active one, waving his hands vigorously to cheer him up like a cheerleader.

Although the other comrades present were not as active as the lively and optimistic little Ivan, they all gave encouraging eyes to Roskov who made a brave decision, trying to give him the courage not to give up and to persevere, silently supporting him in this most silent but firm way.

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"Ah"

Malachenko, who had seen the whole process without saying a word, sighed, as if helpless, but also as if he had made some kind of concession.

Malachenko asked himself if he was not a ruthless person, especially when everyone's hopes were all placed on a certain person, and this person was a comrade with the same beliefs and reasons for fighting as himself, Malachenko felt even more difficult to be ruthless.

"Forget it, I'll just open the back door for you once, and let's wait and see. We'll talk about the future later."

When Roskov turned around again with a firm expression, he saw the similar expression of General Malashenko, whom he respected, which was also full of firmness and encouragement, just like the comrades behind him.

"No matter what, you and your comrades have convinced me."

"Welcome to join the leadership division, Comrade Roskov."