Chapter 2183 Problem Solved
Chapter 2188 Problem Solving
"We have long been aware of this, and we can even say that we are ready to join this battle, Comrade General. Deputy Director Andrei told us before he left that if the situation really becomes necessary, we must help you win any possible battle."
"I misunderstood when I heard you say that you wanted to put TOS-1 into battle immediately. Now it seems that it was indeed a misunderstanding. I thought you wanted to put the rocket assault tank battalion into battle immediately, and the soldiers were obviously not fully prepared for this."
"But as you said, if it is to disband, mix and reorganize, I think it should work. This is a method and idea that I have never imagined before. Now after careful consideration, it is obviously very feasible. I think it is worth a try, Comrade General."
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To be honest, Malashenko did not expect Konakov's answer to be like this.
Comrade Lao Ma was even prepared to be rejected, or to do some mobilization and propaganda to the workers, and he would not stop until his lips were worn out.
But now, Konakov actually said directly, "We have been ready for a long time, just waiting for you to say this." Malashenko, who came to his senses, even doubted himself a little, wondering if he came a little late. If he had thought of this earlier, he might have put TOS-1 into battle earlier, and then sent those German fascists to the sky one by one.
Now looking back on what has happened, it seems a little unnecessary. The important thing is to seize the present and grasp the present. Malashenko certainly understands this truth, but there is still one thing that Malashenko is not sure about.
"But the battlefield is different from the rear factory after all. Our enemies are still crazy enough. This is not only about will and determination, but more importantly, it is necessary to have the corresponding skills. If I really want to do this, I must be responsible for your lives. This is not a passionate and impulsive act. Are you really ready?"
Malashenko has tried to be more tactful. After all, strictly speaking, this is considered to question whether someone has the ability to go to the battlefield.
Many times, people can have different understandings when listening to others speak. The key lies in the self-perception and attitude of the listener. Malashenko did not want this good comrade in front of him to misunderstand, so he also tried to make the problem as clear as possible while ensuring that it was more tactful.
But once again, it was somewhat unexpected that the preparations made by Konakov or the entire training class were obviously more than Malashenko expected.
"We have made preparations before we set off, Comrade General, and everyone in our training class has received strict military training. Perhaps you don't know that military-industrial units have been paramilitary units since the outbreak of the Great Patriotic War. From workers to technicians and even chief designers to Comrade Kotin, we all have to receive regular military training and assessments."
"The use and maintenance of firearms, basic infantry tactics, and some battlefield regulations and the use of technical equipment may not necessarily be used, but in short, we have all received similar training and training. Especially after the Battle of Stalingrad, the working class also played a vital role in the battle, which is even more necessary and important."
"Let's put it this way, Comrade General, we are not only familiar with heavy equipment, understand and master how to control and use TOS-1, but also know how to protect ourselves on the battlefield, although most of us have never participated in combat, which may make you laugh. But we will definitely try not to burden you and the soldiers, Let the fascists see the power of our working class! "
Konakov is the kind of person who wears a pair of round-framed glasses and looks gentle and refined, more like a clerk than a technician.
But Malashenko did feel the power from this deep voice with a clenched fist, a surging power that could give a thundering blow to the fascists, enough to convince people and make them believe that these words must be able to be done, just like these selfless military workers who dedicated themselves to the country did when defending Leningrad and Stalingrad.
It was not until then that Malashenko had a deeper understanding and perception of the sentence that Iushkin had concluded after spending more time with Artyom.
"They are like us, Red Army soldiers holding hammers and wrenches but no guns, fighting on the production line without the smoke of gunpowder and helping us win the Patriotic War."
The reality that he is experiencing now quietly adds a more profound final sentence for Malashenko.
"If necessary, they are also Red Army soldiers who are always ready to take up arms and rush to the battlefield. This has never changed."
Malashenko came back not too late. The field division headquarters of the leader division is still a busy scene. Even in the division headquarters half buried in the earthwork bunker, there are still many people working in the late night.
"Back? I thought it would take a while, it seems that things are going smoothly."
Comrade Political Commissar should be in a good mood. After all, he just won a big victory and was in high spirits. This is also as it should be. This relaxed and happy tone just happens to correspond to Malashenko's mood at the moment.
"I even felt that I had made a wasted trip. The workers had already prepared and were waiting for dispatch. I didn't need to go. All they needed was one order to get everyone moving. I was embarrassed for underestimating their awareness. It was very awkward at the time."
Malachenko lit a cigarette before he sat down. He forgot to bring cigarettes when he went out, but he could always see ready-made cigarettes on the table of the political commissar who had just returned. It was really convenient. But he didn't realize that the political commissar had already quit smoking in order to persist longer, following Karachev's advice. The box of cigarettes on the table was just for someone specific.
"What's the situation on your side? What did the front headquarters say? Don't tell me that the commander comrade disagrees, otherwise I'll have made a wasted trip."
Although he said this, Malachenko knew in his heart that with Vatutin's character, there was almost no such thing as veto or disagreement.
If you really ask Malashenko to explain why Vatutin would definitely agree, Malashenko himself can't say for sure. He can only say that it is the tacit understanding and familiarity after getting along with the old leader for so long.
As expected, the next answer of the political commissar directly gave the answer that Malashenko wanted.
"Request permission, but the commander asked us to pay attention to one point. If conditions permit, we must ensure the safety of these comrades as much as possible. The knowledge and skills they possess are invaluable, and they are not real combatants, so some things really need us to ensure."