Chapter 52 Meeting with the Commander (Part 1)

Standing in place and gazing at the four-man crew in front of him, seeing his nephew Kirill standing intact beside Malashenko, Political Commissar Petrov, with a smile on his face, as if a big stone in his heart had fallen to the ground in an instant, immediately began to turn his words to the main topic.

"Captain Malashenko, it's great to see that you survived the battle today. How was your performance today? Can you tell me about it?"

As if infected by the seemingly relaxed atmosphere in Political Commissar Petrov's words, Malashenko, after thinking for a while, blurted out his performance today in the same calm tone.

"There were about eight German anti-tank guns and one 88mm anti-aircraft gun, in addition to four German machine gun teams, or maybe five. Sorry, comrade political commissar, I was only focused on killing the enemy and commanding the battle at the time, so I don't remember the details very clearly." "Hmm" After hearing what Malashenko said, Political Commissar Petrov nodded slightly and then raised his head and spoke to Malashenko. "Comrade Malashenko, your outstanding achievements during the day are worthy of recognition. With such results and the German tanks you destroyed in the last battle, I think you and your crew are the well-deserved first meritorious hero crew of our 20th Tank Division." Malashenko, who had never expected such a high praise from Political Commissar Petrov, was instantly flattered. "Uh, Political Commissar Petrov, I'm just doing my duty. It's the duty of every Red Army soldier to defend the motherland against the German invaders. I dare not be proud of my achievements, sir."

Although he had expected Malashenko's answer to be like this, Political Commissar Petrov, who had always admired the young Malashenko, couldn't help but smile with relief after hearing such a timely answer from Malashenko.

"Very good, Captain Malashenko. The purpose of my visit this time is to tell you that I will go to the military headquarters of our 9th Mechanized Army to deal with some things later. When I received the notice, General Rokossovsky specifically told me that I hope you can go to the military headquarters with me. It seems that Comrade Rokossovsky also appreciates your achievements, Comrade Malashenko."

Rokossovsky wants to meet me? ? ? What the hell, what is this? Is happiness coming too suddenly?

After hearing the news from Political Commissar Petrov, Malashenko was so shocked that he could not come back to his senses for a long time and was immersed in astonishment.

As for Rokossovsky's name, any military fan who has a little knowledge of the Soviet Army in World War II in the future can be said to be known to everyone.

At the beginning of the outbreak of the Great Patriotic War, Rokossovsky, who was only a major general, not only brought the first tactical victory to the Soviet Army, which had been defeated repeatedly and hastily fought in the early stage of the war, but also demonstrated his outstanding and outstanding command art and military talent in a series of subsequent large-scale battles and battles.

In the end, relying on his outstanding military exploits and the medals hanging on his chest, he led his troops to the final victory. In just three years, he completed the rapid promotion from major general to marshal. Together with the Red Army God of War Marshal Zhukov and Konev, he was called the troika of the Soviet Army during World War II.

After hearing from Political Commissar Petrov that Rokossovsky was going to meet him, Malashenko was suddenly very excited after a brief moment of blankness.

Speaking of which, Rokossovsky was the first historical figure that Malashenko had truly met after traveling to the era of the Great Patriotic War.

Being able to meet these famous generals who had left their names in history with their outstanding military exploits and command art across time and space was enough to be considered an ecstatic event for any military fan in the future, even Lin Jie, who had traveled to the Soviet-German battlefield and transformed into Malashenko, was no exception.

After a brief inner agitation, he finally calmed down his inner waves with a long sigh and regained his calm. Malashenko, who was happy to accept the suggestions made by Political Commissar Petrov and had no reason to refuse them, immediately gave a positive answer.

"No problem, comrade political commissar. It is my honor to be received by Comrade Rokossovsky, and I am willing to go with you."

As expected, Political Commissar Petrov, who turned around and walked by, led the way.

"Well, that's good. Follow me, Captain Malashenko."

After a short walk, he followed the pace of Political Commissar Petrov and got on a GAZ car that had been prepared for the division. This simple, crowded, and shock-absorbing old car from World War II looked a bit primitive to Malashenko, who was used to the comfortable private cars of later generations.

Fortunately, this journey on the grassland cross-country trail against the last afterglow of the sunset did not last too long.

After a light brake maneuver, Malashenko arrived at the headquarters of the 9th Mechanized Army, which was located behind the position of the 20th Tank Division, and followed the pace of Political Commissar Petrov and got out of the car.

As the headquarters of the 9th Mechanized Army under the Soviet Southwestern Front, which has two tank divisions and one infantry division under its command, this army-level field headquarters, which is also temporarily built with tents and wooden poles supporting telephone lines and communication antennas, does not seem to be much different from the field headquarters of the 20th Tank Division in the eyes of Malashenko, who has seen the appearance of the field headquarters of the 20th Tank Division. At best, it is just a little larger in size.

After stepping out of the car, he immediately clenched the folder in his hand and tidied his fairly neat military uniform. He subconsciously glanced at the appearance of Malashenko next to him, whose uniform was covered with gunpowder stains all over his body. After thinking for a few seconds, Political Commissar Petrov immediately spoke to Malashenko.

"Come with me, Captain Malashenko. Commander Rokossovsky must have been waiting for you for a long time. I hope you can be ready."

With trepidation in his heart, he did not have time to respond to Political Commissar Petrov and followed him closely behind him.

When Political Commissar Petrov passed the identity check of the sentry on duty outside the military camp and reached out to lift the curtain of the tent, the face of the general who was famous in history appeared in front of Malashenko.