Chapter 3226 Someone Came to Congratulate

Unlike most of the "former officials" who either lived an unhappy life or remained in the same place.

Malokov, who did not follow Beria, judged the situation, made decisions in line with the background of the times and took action. From his behavior alone, he was quite "a man of insight is a hero", at least the rank of lieutenant general on his shoulders is the best proof.

"Hey, listen. I don't know what your relationship with him is like now, or what you think of him, but I don't like this guy."

"He gives me a changeable, weird, and cold feeling, and his behavior is almost emotionless, at least in recent years. I advise you to stay away from him. If it's not necessary, don't have too much contact with him. People like him can easily deal with us, even though he is just a lieutenant general."

Malachenko knew that Lavrinenko was not joking. Anyone who can make a name for himself in Moscow knows how popular Malokov is now, and he is no less popular than when Malachenko was promoted to the commander of the leadership division.

"According to what you said, we can't neglect him, otherwise he will make people think of us because of this matter. Do you think it's worth it?"

""

Lavrinenko, who was stunned by Malachenko's question, blinked his eyes and was speechless and unable to refute for a while.

After tapping the draft textbook in his hand, which had been marked as revised and organized, and putting it on the side of the desk, Malashenko stood up, straightened his military uniform and pulled the wrinkles. He had already made a decision.

"I will go to receive him. He probably came for me, not you."

"He is probably here for Marshal Zhukov's matter. After all, I am one of the relevant personnel. It is unlikely that he came here for other things at this time."

Lavrinenko, who felt that something was wrong when he heard Malashenko's words, spoke up quickly.

"What? Are you sure you will be fine? What if he takes you away?"

"Then I will not be taken away by him if I sit in the office? If he really came to arrest me, he would have slammed the arrest warrant on the table by now. As for sitting on the sofa in the reception room waiting?"

Before he finished speaking, he thought about his contacts with Malokov in the past two years, and Malashenko, who was generally confident, continued.

"Don't worry, basically nothing will happen. At worst, they won't take me away. Wait for me to come back."

After saying that, Malashenko grabbed the military cap on the table and put it on his head without waiting for Lavrinenko to reply, then opened the door and left.

When Malashenko saw him in person, he saw Malokov, who had been promoted to Lieutenant General of the KGB, looking at him with a smile on his face. He stood up and greeted him without waiting for Malashenko to come to him.

"Just like before, we meet again, Comrade Malashenko! The scenery in Fulda is better than I thought. I hope you are not too bored and lonely here."

Malashenko knew that Malokov liked to hide things in his words, which was different from many Slavs who liked to be straightforward and speak their mind.

Malashenko, who could probably understand this hint, combined with Malokov's series of actions from the time they met to the present, obviously had the answer to what to say and how to speak.

"Fortunately, you know me. People like me can find work anywhere. As long as I have a pen and a desk, I can continue to shine and contribute value."

"Oh, then this value is greatly discounted, Comrade Malashenko. It should be more than this, much more than this."

In this way, Malashenko understood and was more certain of some things. After a brief greeting, he immediately invited Malokov to sit down.

Unexpectedly, Malokov, who didn't say much and just raised his hand to indicate that it was not necessary, continued to smile and speak before Malashenko could react to what he meant.

"Let's talk somewhere else, Comrade Malashenko, I have something to talk to you about."

Hearing this, Malashenko looked up at the spacious reception room and the door panel with only average sound insulation, and immediately understood what Malokov wanted.

Then he raised his hand and pointed to a small side door at the end of the reception room. Malokov, who understood, took the initiative to step forward and followed Malashenko into the small lounge where no one would disturb him and it was safer.

"You know something. Zhukov has been officially dismissed. The army headquarters must have received an internal notice."

Malokov, who changed his previous tone and got straight to the point as soon as he sat down, got to the point. Malashenko, who didn't need to pretend to be confused, sat on the sofa next to him and nodded in response.

"Yes, although it's a bit sudden, I already know about this matter. Is there anything I need to do to cooperate with the investigation?"

Malashenko spoke intuitively, and Malokov, who smiled and nodded in agreement, immediately took out a document bag from his briefcase, opened the mechanical seal on it, took out the document, and handed it to Malashenko.

"What is this?"

"You know what this is, Comrade Malashenko, without me telling you. At the same time, I brought you a gift."

"Gift???"

Malashenko couldn't think of what gift Malokov, a KGB lieutenant general, could give him. Could it be a ticket to the Gulag with food and accommodation for a lifetime?

But Malokov soon had something familiar in his hand and handed it to him again.

"Are you kidding? Are you serious?"

Looking at the signed promotion order in his hand, which he had seen once in Zhukov's office, the signature had changed.

Obviously, this was not evidence to incriminate someone, but a written order that could really work.

"The KGB doesn't joke with people, Comrade Malashenko, you know that might scare people out of their wits."

""

Malokov, who said this in a joking way, had confirmed that what Malashenko was thinking was true before Malashenko could speak.

"Comrade Khrushchev learned that you sternly refused to join Zhukov's faction and adhered to the bottom line even though you were retaliated by Zhukov and dismissed from office. He praised you highly and was very satisfied with you. He is going to publicly commend you in the next report to establish a positive role model for you."

"At the same time, your promotion review has also been formally approved by Comrade Khrushchev himself."

"And not only the general, Comrade Vatutin will be transferred and leave soon. The Supreme Command asked for his opinion on whether you should succeed the post of commander of the East German group. The answer is affirmative. It is estimated that you will be in your new position soon."