Chapter 2966 The Third Hero

Who shaped Malashenko?

This seems to be a simple question, and it seems to be very easy to answer.

Frankly speaking, if there was no Zhukov's support, Malashenko might have come to the fore, but he would never have reached the point he is today, nor would he have been able to sit on the throne of "the world's first field group military commander".

Of course, you can also say that Malashenko shaped Malashenko, after all, everyone's first responsibility is themselves.

If Malashenko himself is a piece of mud that can't be helped, let alone Zhukov's support and support, even whether he can be favored by Comrade Lao Zhu is a big problem.

But if Malashenko himself is asked to evaluate, then Malashenko will probably say without hesitation that it was Political Commissar Petrov who shaped Malashenko, and it was the Political Commissar who pointed out the direction for himself as a guide.

The soul loaded in this container called Malashenko does not belong to this world. Malashenko, who came through with a strong sense of abruptness and tearing, once had the simple purpose of "surviving" for a long time.

But gradually, after witnessing the actions of many comrades around him, including Comrade Political Commissar, and Comrade Political Commissar's leading and personally practicing his mission as a Communist Party member and a proletarian fighter.

Even Malashenko could not realize that he was quietly changing, accepting the call of this great and glorious era, and couldn't help wanting to follow Comrade Political Commissar and fight side by side with this heroic proletarian fighter.

Later, Malashenko gradually walked in front of all the comrades around him, and demonstrated the power of example by charging ahead and retreating behind, leading all the soldiers around him who were fighting under the red flag to continue to move forward and move forward bravely.

Until then, Comrade Political Commissar still did not leave, but continued to accompany Malashenko as a witness and eyewitness, guarding the front for him whenever Malashenko needed it, and never lost it.

From captain to major general, from company commander to division commander, from tank commander to the military chief of the world's strongest field group.

The political commissar witnessed Malashenko's growth bit by bit, and never left his side from beginning to end, and gave Malashenko all the help he could.

Without asking for anything in return and without complaint, like a selfless mentor, he trained his students hand in hand into a towering tree.

Malashenko felt that he would never be able to repay this kindness in his life. Looking at the political commissar, his eyes were not only full of complex emotions, but also full of real tears.

As if he saw what Malashenko was thinking, the political commissar, who had only one arm left since 41 years, stepped forward, took the initiative to extend his hand to give a firm return, and then immediately shook hands tightly with Malashenko's strong and calloused hand.

"Well done! Comrade Division Commander! The Leader Division has completed its supreme political and military dual tasks. All the comrades in the division headquarters, including me, have always believed that Comrade Division Commander will lead everyone to this moment."

"And now, we have achieved our wish. Thousands of days and nights of hard work and sacrifice have finally paid off! The name of the Leader Division will also be recorded in history and remembered by people all over the world who have made heroic sacrifices and outstanding contributions to the anti-fascist war."

"And all this is inseparable from your leadership. Comrade Division Commander has given comrades courage, tenacity, and the power to keep moving forward."

"This moment is the honor you have won, Comrade Division Commander, please accept the thanks and congratulations from all the comrades in the Leader Division Division headquarters!"

Papapapapa——

Comrade Political Commissar's words fell quietly, and the applause of the comrades around him followed.

Faced with all this, he did not act too surprised. He was often surrounded by the sincere applause of his comrades. This time, Malashenko behaved as always and attributed the glory to the collective.

"Today's achievements are inseparable from the united efforts and struggles of each of us. This great honor belongs to the great collective of the Leader Division. The song will bring the news of our victory back to the motherland and spread to every corner of the motherland!"

The excitement and joy brought by the capture of the Reichstag are still there, but at the same time, not all problems have been solved. In front of Malashenko, there is still a fierce battle in Berlin among the ruins.

To end it all, applause and inspiring speeches are obviously far from enough.

The combat mission received by the Leader Division is only until the Reichstag is captured. Further military action directions require the superiors to update combat orders.

Malashenko, who is defending the existing contact line and actual control area, is waiting for this moment, waiting for the follow-up combat orders from the army headquarters, but he never thought that what he is waiting for is a sudden call from Comrade Lao Zhu.

"Congratulations to you, and to the leader division for achieving such a brilliant victory, Comrade Malashenko."

"Now, the news of taking down the Reichstag and the victory flag flying over Berlin has spread back to Moscow and the whole country, and there is a sea of ​​boiling cheers everywhere. Even the leader, Comrade Stalin, personally drafted a telegram to send you a commendation order, congratulating the leader division for this great victory."

"In addition, you are now the third recipient of the Hero of the Soviet Union Award, Malashenko. This time, I don't need to nominate you. Comrade Stalin personally awarded you this honor. I will bring the award order and medal to you soon."

"Oh, thank you, thank you, Supreme Leader Comrade Stalin, thank you, Comrade Marshal, then..."

Malashenko was halfway through responding to Zhukov on the other end of the phone when he suddenly realized the key to the problem and almost missed it.

Wait, Comrade Zhu means that he will come here in person? Is that what he means?

Malashenko, who was not sure, asked tentatively for confirmation, and naturally got another affirmative answer from Zhukov on the other end of the phone.

"Yes, after taking the Reichstag and the most important Z District, the enemy is not expected to hold out for much longer."

"The front headquarters judged that the enemy should soon begin to surrender. According to the consistent behavior of the Germans in the past, they will definitely try to negotiate with us. Someone is needed to shatter their unrealistic fantasies and make them realize the reality before them."

"I will take on this task, and the location will be chosen in the jurisdiction of your leader's division."