Red Moscow

Sokov also wanted to know who ambushed him, so he walked over with Bezikov and a few soldiers. He happened to hear Commander Zeng shouting at Staff Dong: "You idiot, you have to figure them out." It’s not easy to be someone else, so take off their pants.”

 Hearing what Commander Zeng said, everyone was stunned. Especially Staff Officer Dong. He scratched the back of his head and said, "Comrade Commander, why are you taking off their pants?"

“Didn’t you say that dead people can’t talk?” Commander Zeng said angrily: “I will show you how dead people talk. Stop talking nonsense, hurry up and take off the pants of these corpses.”

Seeing that Commander Zeng was angry, Staff Officer Dong did not dare to neglect, and quickly ordered people to take off the pants of the corpses.

Seeing the soldiers taking off the pants of the corpses, Bezikov couldn't help but asked Sokov in confusion: "Comrade, what are they doing?"

Sokov was puzzled by the decision made by Commander Zeng at first, but he soon figured out the purpose of the other party's actions. When Bezikov asked, he just smiled faintly and said immediately: "Comrade Major, don't worry, be patient, the answer will be revealed soon."

Soon, the trousers of the corpses were taken off, revealing the crotch cloth they wore. In this way, the comrades from Guan Nei all understood Commander Zeng's intention. Only little Japs would wear crotch cloth, which showed that the patrol team that attacked the convoy was disguised as Japs.

Commander Zeng and Political Commissar Tang brought Liu Dongmei to Sokov and said, "Lao Suokov, you have seen it. These people are wearing crotch cloth, which means they are not our Northeastern people." People from the Autonomous Army.”

“Comrade,” Bezikov looked at Sokov and asked in confusion after listening to Liu Dongmei’s translation: “How can they rely on this to judge that the people who attacked us are imposters?”

"How should I put it?" Sokov stretched out **** and explained to Bezikov: "First, it can serve as a soldier's identity certificate, which is equivalent to a dog tag for island soldiers. Second, the crotch cloth is also It can be used as a towel. Islanders love to take baths. When they lack towels, they use crotch cloth instead."

After hearing Sokov's explanation, Bezikov was stunned for a moment, and then burst into laughter.

Commander Zeng and Political Commissar Tang saw that Bezikov suddenly laughed without warning after listening to Sokov's words, with confused expressions written on their faces. Commander Zeng turned to Liu Dongmei and asked: "What did Lao Suo say to make his subordinates laugh so happily."

 Liu Dongmei blushed and repeated what Sokov had just said to Commander Zeng and Political Commissar Tang.

 After hearing this, the two of them also burst out laughing.

After finishing laughing, Commander Zeng gave Sokov a thumbs up: "Lao Suo, you are really worthy of me. You can even make up things like using a crotch cloth as a towel."

After hearing this, Sokov deliberately defended himself and said that he did not make it up, but it was a real thing. He remembered reading a post once, which said that after the little devil was sent to Siberia, in that bitter cold land, he knew that the more food he had, the more hope he had to survive. Therefore, he used his own loincloth to exchange bread from Soviet officers and soldiers. Of course, when changing, they wouldn’t say it was a crotch cloth, but a towel. But after all, it is something that has been clamped under the crotch for a long time, and it will definitely turn yellow and smell. However, the crotch cloth was very long, often six or seven meters long. They picked a clean area, cut it out, and passed it off as towels to the Soviet commanders and fighters in exchange for bread. Unexpectedly, because of the good quality of the cloth, it was also deeply loved by the Soviet commanders and fighters.

But whether this thing is true or not, he cannot verify yet. Therefore, when Commander Zeng said this, he could only laugh and say: "I think the atmosphere here is too tense, so I told a joke to relieve it."

Bezikov, who originally believed in Sokov's words, now had doubts. He looked at Sokov and muttered to himself: Could it be that what the commander just said to me was a joke he made up casually? ?

"Comrade Zeng." After the laughter stopped, Sokov asked Commander Zeng with a straight face: "Where did these little devils come from? How could they have military uniforms and weapons? If they weren't mine today, If you are lucky, you may lose your life in vain like the soldier on the first jeep."

While saying this, Sokov couldn't help but think of the fact that shortly after Germany surrendered, the vehicle he was riding in had been attacked once. After arriving in the Far East, I was also attacked on my way to inspect the 53rd Army. Unexpectedly, the war was over and he was attacked again in his own territory. "

“Comrade.” Political Commissar Tang said to Sokov, “Please give us some time. We will definitely get to the bottom of this matter and give you a satisfactory explanation.”

 “How long will it take you?” Sokov asked with a straight face.

“Three days.” Political Commissar Tang held out three fingers and said, “Within three days, we will definitely find out the truth.”

"Okay, Commissar Tang." Sokov nodded and said, "Then I will give you three days, and I hope you will not disappoint me."

When Sokov walked towards the vehicle that had just come to pick him up, Afuning caught up with him and asked Sokov curiously: "Is this the end of the matter? You know, the attack occurred in the autonomous army's defense area, and they It’s inseparable.”

"Afuning," Sokov turned to Afuning and said, "Commissar Tang of the Autonomous Army has told me that he will give me a satisfactory answer in three days. If you have any questions, please wait until three days later." , without giving Afunin a chance to speak again, Sokov got into the car.

Watching Sokov's vehicle leave, Afunin said to Ryazanov: "Ryazanov, send your people to strengthen patrols in this area, and be sure to avoid similar incidents from happening again, otherwise you and I will It’s inseparable.”

"Don't worry." Riazanov nodded and said, "Starting from tomorrow, I will strengthen the security here."

"Why wait until tomorrow, Ryazanov." Afunin said dissatisfied: "Today, preferably now, we will transfer the troops you mentioned. Although this group of attackers has been eliminated, who knows? Are there any other attackers hiding nearby? If they do some sabotage overnight, I won't bear the responsibility for you if they are investigated."

"Okay." After hearing what Afunin said, Riazanov could only say helplessly: "I'm going to make a call now and mobilize troops to strengthen the defense here."

 When Sokov returned to the headquarters, Lukin, Yakov, Gorokhov and others were all waiting impatiently. Seeing Sokov appear, the three of them immediately stepped forward to greet him. Especially Yakov, he grabbed Sokov's arm, looked him up and down, and asked with concern: "Misha, I heard that you were attacked on the way, how are you? Are you not injured?"

"No, I was not injured." Sokov said with a wry smile: "Today's attack made me understand one thing."

 “What’s the matter?” Yakov asked.

"No matter where you go, it's best to have an assault rifle with you." Sokov said: "When I was attacked today, if I had not only had a pistol but an assault rifle, I would not have waited for the reinforcements to arrive. One person can wipe out all the attackers."

“Have you figured out the identity of the attacker?” Gorokhov asked with concern.

"It should be from the Kwantung Army." Sokov said: "Only one of the attackers is left alive. I have asked the Autonomous Army to handle the matter. They will give me a satisfactory answer to the attack in three days. reply."

"Is it possible?" Gorokhov said tentatively: "The people who attacked you were members of the Autonomous Army, but in order to shirk responsibility, they deliberately said that it was the prisoners of war of the Kwantung Army who did it?"

"Impossible, this is absolutely impossible." Sokov was unwilling to listen to Gorokhov's statement. He said seriously: "I believe that the autonomous army will never do such a thing and attack me. They must be remnants of the Kwantung Army who slipped through the net."

"Misha, if you are right, then there must be many remnants of the Kwantung Army hidden in the city." Yakov reminded Sokov: "How about we conduct a big operation in the city to check whether there are still There are remnants of the Kwantung Army hidden among the people."

Regarding Yakov's proposal, Sokov thought for a while, and then shook his head in denial: "Yasha, your proposal is good, but it is not appropriate in this sensitive period. You know, the Kwantung Army has just surrendered, The people in the Northeast are still in a state of panic. Carrying out a city-wide search at this time will only make everyone more panicked. I think it’s better to forget it and don’t carry out such an action.”

“Misha, are you just going to swallow your anger like this?”

"Yasha, don't be anxious." Sokov said to Yakov: "Commissar Tang has promised me to investigate and find out the truth within three days. I think we should wait patiently for a few days. If they can't find out the truth, It’s not too late for us to take action.”

"Okay." Yakov saw that Sokov was not willing to delve into the matter, and it was not good to continue to entangle him: "Then follow your wishes and not pursue it for the time being. But I have a suggestion. From now on, you If you go to Tiexi District again for inspection, you must bring more people with you. If possible, it is best to take an armored vehicle. This way, even if you are attacked again, your life will not be in danger. Do you think I am right?" Yakov's next words were directed at Lukin and Gorokhov.

"I agree." Lu Jin was the first to express his stance: "The nature of today's matter is very serious. If Misha goes to inspect again in the future, it is completely necessary to strengthen security and protection work."

“I agree!” Gorokhov also echoed: “If something happens to you, there will be serious consequences.”

Sokov knew very well what serious consequences Gorokhov said. In order to reassure everyone, he also expressed his position: "Please rest assured, everyone, after today's incident, I will strengthen security when I travel in the future." work to prevent similar incidents from happening again.”

"Report!" As soon as Sokov finished speaking, Bezikov's voice was heard.

Sokov turned to look at the door and said to Bezikov who was standing there: "Come in, Comrade Major. I wonder what kind of news you bring us."

Hearing what Sokov said, Bezikov couldn't help but show a surprised expression on his face. He came to Sokov and others and reported: "Comrade Commander, the surviving soldier in the first vehicle woke up and he said something to the military doctor. I feel the need to report to you immediately."

“Oh, what did the guard say?” Sokov asked curiously, “I wonder what he said?”

"He said that while their vehicle was driving, they saw the oncoming patrol." Bezikov said: "The driver wanted to know where there was a factory nearby, so he slowed down and opened the door to ask the other party. Unexpectedly, just when he told the other party to stop and ask questions, the other party picked up the weapon in his hand and shot at the jeep. The wounded soldier was lucky because there was a driver in front of him and a comrade beside him who blocked the bullet for him. The earth survived.”

After listening to Bezikov's words, Sokov finally understood what was going on. It turned out that today's attack was an unprovoked incident. Maybe the enemies disguised as patrols just wanted to escape. When they saw two jeeps approaching, they were already nervous. Then when they saw the driver sticking his head out to ask for directions, he instinctively shot. In the end, their escape plan failed, and their lives were in vain.

"Hey, what a pity." After hearing this, Yakov sighed and said: "If the driver hadn't opened the door to ask for directions, I'm afraid these enemies disguised as autonomous troops wouldn't have fired casually. Those guards you brought Members will not sacrifice."

"Comrade Chief of Staff, that's not what you said." Unexpectedly, Lu Jin raised objections to Yakov's statement: "If these prisoners of war are really allowed to escape from Tiexi District, maybe they will bring A greater harm." He looked at Sokov and continued, "Although Misha's encounter today was dangerous, it was better than a near miss, and it also eliminated hidden dangers in the city."

Sokov turned to Bezikov and said: "Comrade Major, you will tell the director of the hospital later that all efforts must be made to rescue the injured guard and he must be revived. Do you understand?"

"I understand, Comrade Commander." Bezikov replied loudly: "I will convey your message to the director of the hospital."

After Bezikov left, Sokov faced everyone and said: "Comrades, this matter seems to be more and more complicated now. First of all, these devils disguised as autonomous troops, the weapons in their hands and the military uniforms on their bodies , where did they get it? Did they have an idea and disguise themselves as a patrol team, or did they secretly kill a patrol team of the Autonomous Army and then put on the other party's military uniform to impersonate it? "

Sokov’s two questions made everyone think deeply. Yes, where did this group of enemies pretending to be the autonomous army get their weapons? Was it their impromptu decision to impersonate a patrol, or did they kill an autonomous army patrol and then deliberately impersonate them?

"Okay, don't think about it, everyone." Everyone frowned and thought hard for a long time, but they couldn't come up with a reason. Finally, Lu Jin spoke up and relieved everyone's embarrassment: "The clues in our hands are limited, no matter how much we think about it, I’m afraid I can’t figure out what’s going on. Maybe in two days, the answers given to us by the Autonomous Army will be able to solve everyone’s questions.”

 (End of this chapter)