Chapter 3193 Comrade Lao Ma Wants to Be the Principal

Yamada Ozo left after "taking orders", leaving his own and the chief of staff's command swords and pistols at the surrender site.

The Japanese's broken guns are nothing to look at, the key is the sword.

Holding the scabbard in one hand and the handle in the other, Malashenko pulled hard, and the sharp blade with a cold light "swooshed" out of the sheath. Even in the middle of the night, under the indoor lights, it still flashed an ominous cold light.

"The whole Kwantung Army has only one, the general's command sword, it is more appropriate to use it to put an end to the leader's anti-Japanese operations."

Last time, the Japanese emperor confiscated the personal sword bestowed by the little Japanese. That thing is a good thing that only has one in the whole Kwantung Army. It was given to Vatutin by Malashenko himself as a gift.

Now when Vatutin listened to Malashenko's "summary" and took over the general's command sword, which was also the only one in the entire Kwantung Army, from Malashenko again, he weighed it and drew the sword out of the sheath and played with it. Vatutin spoke quickly.

"I don't want this one. It's more appropriate to send it to the memorial hall of your leader's army. That place is a popular tourist attraction in Moscow recently, huh?"

Before he finished speaking, Vatutin smiled while holding the sheathed command sword, and Malashenko, who saw this scene, also laughed.

As for what happened next, Malashenko was still a little curious.

"Comrade Marshal, will our army continue to be stationed in the Northeast for a while, or do our superiors have other arrangements for us?"

This trip was originally intended to talk to Malashenko about this matter, and Vatutin didn't think much about it and spoke immediately.

"They should stay there for a while, but for you and Lavrinenko, I think it's better for you to prepare early."

Malashenko, who had a premonition that "the job was coming", immediately pricked up his ears, and Vatutin, who had indeed received some internal information in advance, continued.

"The superiors have decided to reorganize the Ryazan Infantry School. The official order is expected to be issued soon. The reorganized new school will be named the Ryazan Higher Combined Arms Command School."

"The selection of the principal has been discussed many times. Although there have been disputes, Marshal Zhukov, Marshal Vasilevsky and I jointly recommended you to be the first principal after the reorganization. Regarding the command and operation of combined arms, no one has more practical experience than you. Your pioneering exploration and leading role in this field are outstanding in the entire Red Army. It is most appropriate for you to take the position."

"As for Lavrinenko, the superiors have other arrangements. He should be in another tank school to take a position similar to yours. The reorganization of the new tank school is under discussion, but the general direction is to build a combined arms command school with tank soldiers as the core, just like the Ryazan School. This is the basic situation."

Although he had long anticipated that his superiors would throw him into the military academy, so as to train more senior commanders with combined arms command skills for the Red Army as soon as possible.

But it was still difficult for Malashenko to be directly appointed as the principal, and he had to talk to Vatutin with a wry smile.

"Comrade Marshal, I understand the intention of this appointment and am willing to accept it."

"But I have never had the experience of leading a large military academy, not to mention that the students at that time will definitely be a gathering of generals. I am not sure if I can complete this task well."

Malashenko did not doubt that he could not do it, but just told the truth. If you pretend to know something and force it, you will end up with a bad result.

Vatutin, who understood why Malashenko said this, had another way. After thinking for a while, he continued quickly.

"Don't worry about this. The school management will be assisted by the vice president, and you will be equipped with enough staff to assist you."

"In addition, if you have any needs after you actually take office, you can report directly to your superiors, and we will try our best to meet all reasonable needs as soon as possible. The superiors also attach great importance to the reorganization of the Ryazan Higher Combined Arms Command School. This is a comprehensive reorganization directly led by the General Staff Headquarters, so you have to cheer up and go all out, understand?"

Vatukin has said so much, and if Malashenko continues to make excuses and talk nonsense, it would be a bit ungrateful.

The duty of a soldier is to execute orders rather than question or obstruct them. Malashenko, who knows what he should do, is about to speak, but sees that Vatutin has not finished speaking and continues to add.

"The reason why I told you this earlier is that I want you to prepare earlier and take advantage of the last period before the official transfer order is issued to complete your important matter."

"Is it an important matter? But, isn't the war over? Comrade Marshal, I have completed all the tasks assigned to me by my superiors, and it doesn't seem to be a big deal."

Looking at Malashenko's serious expression, Vatutin, with a smile on his face, patted Malashenko on the back of his head as a reminder.

"Have you forgotten the good girl who has been waiting for you to come home since the beginning of the Great Patriotic War?"

"Ah this"

For a moment, I really didn't expect that the "big matter" Vatutin referred to in his words would be this.

Once the war started, Malashenko, who was focused on military affairs, almost forgot about it. Now after Vatutin's reminder, he understood it.

"Are you saying that I should get married before the transfer?"

"What else? Do you think you will have time to take care of these romantic matters after you are transferred to your new position as the principal? In terms of time occupation, your new position is no easier than your current position as the commander of the army."

""

Seeing that Malashenko did not speak, Vatutin's "matchmaking" continued.

"Okay, just treat this as a task to complete. Make good use of the short vacation to complete the major event of your life with your fiancée as soon as possible. This is an order, and only you can execute it. Can you complete the task? Comrade Malashenko."

Feeling that he had no other answer to choose from, Malashenko, who saluted at attention, had to reply seriously.

"Yes, Comrade Marshal, Malashenko promises to complete the task!"

"Very good, remember to send me an invitation letter when the time comes, don't let me come uninvited."

I thought I would continue to stay in the Northeast for a while, but I didn't expect the arrangements of my superiors to be so rushed.

Malashenko, who thought about it, could understand the meaning.

With the powerful combat power of the Leader Army that has been tested in actual combat, the comprehensive integration of all arms of the Red Army is not only imperative but also must be accelerated.

Under such circumstances, if the most experienced commander of the integrated arms group can be left to do nothing, and to be stationed in a foreign country for several months, taking a leisurely walk in the garden, walking the birds and enjoying the scenery every day, then the Red Army is really in big trouble.

But when Lavrinenko and I left, another big thing came with it.

This is also something that Malashenko had thought about and must say a long time ago, and now it happened to be the right time to say it.

"Comrade Marshal, regarding the candidate for the successor commander of the Leader Army, I would like to formally recommend Major General Kurbalov to you."