Chapter 3088: Two Handsome Men Will Be Together

Malachenko was not worried about what to do if he could not catch the Second Division.

As long as the offensive of the Leader Army was fierce enough and the speed of advancement was fast enough, the only choice of the Kwantung Army was to use this trump card to plug the gap opened by the Leader Army.

As for the specific combat level, Malachenko did not worry about it, and felt that there was nothing to worry about.

As long as the Leader Army performed normally and showed its due level, the fate of the Second Division would not be much better than the three three-digit divisions that were just raised today.

Today, only a division of the Leader Army was put into combat. If the problem of insufficient supplies was taken into account, the actual combat power level at the battlefield level was less than half of the full combat power of the Leader Division.

The only point to note is that Malachenko inferred that the Kwantung Army would most likely not let the Second Division, such a precious gem, attack alone.

Regardless of the number and combat power, the Kwantung Army would almost certainly assign a cooperative combat unit to the Second Division at that time to facilitate the full combat power of this last trump card.

In the worst case, Malashenko estimated that the Leader's Army would face a second division, plus 3-4 divisions with three-digit numbers.

The total force may reach 80,000-100,000 people, which is indeed much more than the Leader's Army in terms of head count.

But fighting is not a game of counting heads or comparing the number of people. The Leader's Army, which is going all out, is absolutely sure to deal with the hodgepodge Japanese army group that has only numerical advantages but is completely crushed in terms of technical weapons and firepower.

In short, no matter when this group of Japanese troops appears and where they are, Malashenko is absolutely sure to kill them on the spot.

Just when Malashenko was thinking about the above things, Vatutin, who was flipping through the documents handed over by the entourage, handed Malashenko another piece of information of less importance.

"There is one more thing you should pay attention to."

"I believe you have also encountered it on the battlefield in today's battle. The Kwantung Army has gathered all the available equipment resources and pieced together a newly formed independent heavy artillery regiment."

"The troops and equipment of a squadron of this heavy artillery regiment have been killed by you, but its main force is still there. And the Red Army participating in the battle on other fronts have not encountered any news of this Japanese combat strike force."

"Although their equipment level cannot be compared with the Red Army, and it is even more different from the leader army. But the Japanese regard it as very important, and its importance to the Kwantung Army is no less than that of the Second Division."

"This is all the information that can be collected about this independent heavy artillery regiment. Because of its high degree of mechanization, all artillery are equipped with tractors, and it has relatively considerable tactical mobility, so its current specific deployment location is still unclear.

"The front headquarters will continue to explore intelligence in this regard and inform you of the latest situation in a timely manner. "

"My worry is that in the worst case scenario, you may encounter both the Second Division and this independent heavy artillery regiment with the remaining main force at the same time. The Japanese army especially likes to assign independent heavy artillery regiments to elite divisions for joint operations. I have read various Japanese war reports and found that such cases are everywhere. "

"So you have to be more careful, Malashenko, and be prepared for the worst at any time. Especially as a corps commander, you must not underestimate the enemy and bring it to your comrades. No matter how relatively weak the enemy is in terms of overall strength, remember to go all out. "

The Kwantung Army still has a few good cards left. Facing Vatutin's kind reminder, Malashenko also listened to it and kept it in mind, and then replied.

"I know what to do, Comrade Marshal. The hope of victory can only be in our own hands, and it must not be placed on the enemy in any way. "

Hearing this, Vatutin smiled with relief and walked forward, patting Malashenko's arm, who was much taller than him, to show encouragement.

Before bidding farewell to Vatutin, Malashenko accompanied Vatutin to the riverside and saw that Valosha's troops were carrying out the final crossing of the river.

All the main equipment has been crossed, and what is being transported across the river are the various materials and supplies needed for the battle.

The leader army, with a huge number of combat and logistics vehicles, is a veritable army on steel tracks and wheels. Once it moves, the fuel consumed alone is An astronomical figure, not to mention the consumption of ammunition and spare parts.

It is estimated that the combat supplies and logistics supply rush on the Varosha side will continue from the second half of tonight until tomorrow morning. It will be good if 80% of the normal supply volume can be completed by dawn.

As for the subsequent transportation of more supplies for the leader's army, it is also a troublesome matter.

I just hope that the logistics support of the railway along the way can be more reliable, which can at least solve the big problem of the follow-up operational supply required by the leader's army.

"By the way, your wedding with Natalia is scheduled after the end of the anti-Japanese operations, right? I heard about this from Comrade Zhukov, and he also said that he would personally preside over your wedding."

"Ah this"

Remembering that he only told Comrade Zhu about this, but had not had time to tell Vatutin.

Scratching his head and feeling a little embarrassed, Malashenko could only make up a "white lie".

"The specific date has not been decided yet. I originally planned to tell you after it was decided. It has been too long since 41 years. I think it's time to do what I should do, Comrade Marshal. ”

"Well, it's time for you to get married. Otherwise, even the girls in our front headquarters will be thinking about you, an elite bachelor, all day long. You are the common rival of many young men."

Hahahaha——

Before Vatutin finished making fun of Malashenko, the entourage around him burst into laughter, and the scene was very happy for a while. Comrade Marshal finally said publicly what the comrades have always seen on a daily basis.

After being said in public by the old leader, Comrade Ma, who knew it was a joke, felt even more embarrassed. He scratched the back of his head and just laughed foolishly.

He didn't look like a lieutenant general of the leading army, but like a fool who picked up a piece of candy.

It was also in this conversation and laughter that Vatutin, who thought for a while and still had a smile on his face, spoke.

"I'm not a person who likes to come uninvited, but I'll make an exception this time. I wonder if Comrade Malashenko welcomes you?"

It was clear what Vatutin meant. Of course, Malashenko was very happy to have another marshal to support his wedding. He answered without thinking.

"Welcome, you must welcome! Comrades can come. I welcome everyone. The more lively the scene, the better!"