Chapter 1278 Zhukov Loses Power

The 45mm anti-tank guns were small and agile. They were the first to be pushed to the bank of the river. Seeing that the German armored vehicles had come up at this time, the gunners were quick-witted and opened fire immediately.

At this distance, the 45mm anti-tank gun easily penetrated the weak armor of the infantry fighting vehicle, and in an instant, the chariot was destroyed.

"Anti-tank guns, the other side has anti-tank guns!" There was a burst of exclamations in the radio, and then came the command of the division commander: "Cancel the landing operation and return immediately!"

The wheeled infantry fighting vehicles were not meant to attack the fortress. They only dared to rush over because of the weak defense on the opposite side and only some incendiary bottles. If they landed and established a stable position, they could be replenished continuously, then they would also Don't be afraid.

But now, they can no longer take risks, the life of the soldiers of the Empire is precious and cannot be consumed in vain like this.

Lu Jin breathed a sigh of relief, watching the enemy's armored vehicles on the river start to retreat, he couldn't help sighing in his heart, the god of luck is constantly favoring himself!

If you come more slowly, it will be troublesome. If the Germans build a landing field, they will only be defeated, no matter how many people.

Now, with this full complement of reinforcements, a full 3 infantry regiments and 2 artillery regiments, together with their own militia regiments, can finally defend.

At the same time as Lukin's bloody battle, Timoshenko's plane also returned to Moscow.

Brother Timoshen did not delay. He didn't even bother to go back to his own home, so he entered the Kremlin directly. When he opened the door, he saw a few acquaintances.

Zhukov also?

Wait, there is something wrong with the atmosphere in this conference room!

"Comrade Stalin, Kyiv is very dangerous now." Zhukov continued to persuade: "The Germans have eaten the Uman garrison, they will find a suitable ferry downstream, cross the river suddenly, and then quickly surround Kyiv. Our troops in Kiev, In the end, it could only fall under the siege of the Germans."

Hearing this, Brother Timoshen knew why the atmosphere was like this. Zhukov, sample, you feel that you have been favored by Stalin, so you can say what you want to say?

Don't look at the current situation!

The country is in decline. In order to stop this decline, Stalin did not hesitate to shoot people like Pavlov. Now, he actually wants to take the initiative to retreat?

Waiting to be scolded by Comrade Stalin!

Brother Timoshen stayed in a corner first, watching Zhukov continue to speak.

Zhukov was not stupid. He knew that it was not easy to persuade Stalin, and he also knew that Budyonny told him about the bitterness in order to take advantage of him. However, out of the overall concept, Zhukov had to recommend it to Stalin.

"Our Dnieper River can't stop the Germans' attack at all. The river is too long, and we can't defend all places. The Germans can break through at any time. In the middle, the Germans did not break through the river. Did you drive straight in and appear directly in the urban area of ​​Smolensk?"

Hearing this, Timoshenko's expression changed immediately. Zhukov really can't open the pot. Smolensk is the west gate of Moscow. Now, the battle report of the Germans entering Smolensk is also fast. Reported to Moscow so quickly that Zhukov grabbed the handle and immediately brought it up.

Hearing this, Stalin deliberately wanted to change the subject and said to Timoshenko, "Brother Timoshen, you came back just in time. Let me introduce the situation in Smolensk."

Zhukov was left to the side.

Brother Timoshen can only say simply that his own defense line is still intact. This German army that suddenly broke in is simply suicide. As long as he survives a few reinforcements from the army, he can be surrounded from the periphery. I hope the base camp will transfer the reserve to him, let him surround and wipe out the intruding German troops and create a victory.

Hearing that, Stalin nodded again and again: "Yes, we need a victory too much. Well, Lukin also made a great contribution this time. He is really a tiger general of our Soviet."

Especially when Stalin heard that Lu Jin was in a hurry, he immediately blew up the bridge and protected the industrial area in the north of Smolensk. Stalin liked this general even more.

"The 29th, 30th, 28th, and 24th are an army group, which is incorporated into the Western Front, Timoshenko, and handing over these troops to you will be enough for you to surround and destroy the German army? This time, we must fight a beautiful battle. encirclement and annihilation," Stalin said.

It was given to four armies at once, which Timoshenge never dreamed of. Stalin was generous enough to create a brilliant victory.

The Soviets have been losing all the time. In the process of retreating, especially Zhukov now, the battle of Kyiv has not yet been fought, and they are screaming here that they will fail.

Stalin needed a victory to shatter the German myth of invincibility.

"Zhukov, what do you think of my arrangement?" Stalin asked Zhukov.

Now, if Zhukov immediately agreed, Stalin would have let it go. Zhukov's recent performance has disgusted Stalin too much.

"If you want to mobilize these troops, there is only one premise." Zhukov said: "Withdraw all the defenders of Kyiv and defend Moscow."

This is also the suggestion that Zhukov has been saying all the time. Kyiv can no longer be defended. Instead of spending those troops in Kyiv, it is better to stay in Moscow for a decisive battle.

In this way, although the Germans occupied the entire Ukraine, at the same time, the German transportation routes will be greatly lengthened, which is not conducive to the continuous attack of the Germans. Delayed until winter, and then counterattacked.

Hearing this, Stalin finally couldn't help it.

"Zhukov, you are saying that our current defense in Moscow is seriously insufficient, right?" Stalin asked.

"Yes." Zhukov said, "So, move the troops from Kyiv to Moscow..."

"No, I have a new appointment now." Stalin said: "Zhukov, you have been contacted as chief of the general staff, and you have been transferred to the commander of the reserve force to prepare new troops for us. This is a difficult task. , only an experienced general like you can do it."

The entire conference room fell silent, and everyone held their breath.

The most capable Zhukov was kicked away by Stalin because of his repeated remarks!

"Comrade Stalin, I will complete the task, but I still want to remind you that the defenders of Kyiv are very dangerous. The more than one million troops there are the last elite of our Soviets, even if I can organize another hundred Ten thousand troops can't compare to those soldiers who have been in the army for many years!" After Zhukov said this, he left without looking back.