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Volume 1: Turbulent Era Volume 3: Cannons are firing Chapter 491: Moscow 10

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    Zhukov was wearing an officer uniform of the Far East Government Army, riding on a tall horse. In front of him and behind him was an endless stream of people. At this time, the collar badge on Zhukov's uniform had changed from Captain to Lieutenant Commander.  school.

    Now, he is the commander of the second regiment of the Reform-through-Labor Corps. It is said that the superiors have planned to promote him to colonel, and even prepare him to serve as deputy division commander.  Destiny is so unpredictable that Zhukov never imagined that he would climb to a higher position in the enemy's camp in such a short period of time. This cannot but be an irony.

    In fact, from the moment he was drafted into the labor reform corps, Zhukov never gave up the idea of ????escape.  But by mistake, he, a "former Red Army officer persecuted by the Bolsheviks," was so conspicuous among a group of new recruits who had never participated in a battle.  Although Zhukov has tried his best to make himself like others, he deliberately makes himself ordinary no matter what he does or does.  But in a strict military career, some habits cannot be changed no matter what, and his standing out is the inevitable result.

    Appointed as company commander, Zhukov and his "comrades" were quickly sent to the front line to participate in the Battle of Serov.  In the battle with Serov's garrison, no matter what Zhukov thought in his heart, in a cruel war, the first thing is to defeat his opponent and save his own life.

    Under the command of Zhukov, his company can always achieve better results than other companies, and the casualties are much lighter.  In this way, it is strange that Zhukov was not taken seriously. Due to his military exploits, he was promoted to deputy battalion commander shortly after participating in the Battle of Serov, and then was promoted to battalion commander, deputy regimental commander  When the Battle of Serov was over, Zhukov, who was dumbfounded, actually took the position of leader of the main force, and even had the opportunity to go further.

    During the battle, Zhukov never thought about escaping, but he never found an opportunity.  As an officer.  It was impossible for him to act alone on the battlefield, and even if he could run to the opposite position, he would most likely be shot without a chance to show his identity.

    In addition, Zhukov has another concern, that is, he cannot explain the current situation at all.  Based on his knowledge of the Soviet Union, even if he returned to the Red Army, flowers and praise would not be waiting for him.  Instead, there will be harsh interrogation and grilling.  The change of identity and the progress of the war situation made Zhukov feel painful in his heart. As a staunch Bolshevik soldier, he hated the invading army.  As a young man, he had great sympathy and compassion for his current comrades.

    The reform-through-labor corps is different from the ordinary corps. The backbone of this corps is almost all composed of reform-through-labor prisoners.  No matter compared with the Chinese legion, the Far East government army or even the so-called People's Liberation Army, besides training, fighting, eating, resting, and marching every day, they also have a habit that other legions do not have, and that is to get together and yell at Stalin.  Butcher, curse Stalin, the devil, and his Soviet government to hell.

    This way of cursing often gives Zhukov an illusion.  That was his organizational life in the Red Army, which was even more powerful than the organizational life of instructors and political commissars, because it was not arranged by the Bolshevik Party or superiors at all, but came entirely from the hearts of the soldiers, including officers.

    ¡°As soon as it is empty, no matter in the camp or in the trenches, someone will start to curse like this, and once someone starts, more people will immediately participate.  Watch everyone gnashing their teeth.  With an expression on his face that he wished he could tear Stalin into pieces, Zhukov couldn't be more involved at this time.  It was okay not to participate. In order not to reveal his true identity, he could only chime in and curse a few words.

    As time passed, Zhukov¡¯s previous world view gradually changed unconsciously.  When everyone curses the Bolshevik Party, Stalin and the damn Soviets, many people will burst into tears thinking of the tragic situation of themselves or their relatives and friends.  at first.  Zhukov despised these people in his heart, because he felt that those who were thrown into the labor camps were definitely not good people, and Comrade Stalin, who was wise and powerful, could never make mistakes.  But one fact after another gradually overturned his initial view, because from the accounts of many people, he was surprised to find that most of them were just ordinary people, even some very kind people.

    Often because of a bad background.  Either he said something wrong in public, or he was implicated by others and his whole family was thrown into a labor camp and tortured to death.  Some people even have no idea how they ended up in a labor camp. One day they were happy ordinary families, and the next day they became reformed prisoners. From old men in their seventies to eighty years old, to children who were still breastfeeding, everyone was confused.  There is no escape.

    The superiors did not stop this strange behavior of the labor reform corps. On the contrary, they acquiesced and encouraged it, because the commander found that every time after this form of "criticism", the cohesion and combat effectiveness of the entire unit would increase, and it would play an excellent role.  morale-boosting effect.

    backIn the early 1980s, Western countries called a special condition "Stockholm Syndrome", and now Zhukov may have become the first person in this special group of people.  After being in the labor camp for a long time, he gradually changed some of his ideas subconsciously after what he heard and witnessed. One day after the Battle of Serov, he finally found the opportunity to escape that he had dreamed of.  But in the end, Zhukov himself couldn't figure out why he gave up this opportunity and stayed in the labor camp. From a scientific point of view, it may be the reason for Stockholm syndrome.

    Lu Jianzhang's regiment took the initiative to retreat, allowing the Moscow garrison and Frunze's three fronts to smoothly merge. As a result, Moscow's military strength increased significantly, and the balance of military power between the enemy and ourselves changed.

    In order to ensure the victory of the entire war, Lu Jianzhang's troops switched from offense to defense. At this time, Stalin was so heroic that he planned to take advantage of the opportunity of having heavy troops in hand to launch a fierce counterattack.  As the battle situation on the frontline changed, the Chinese and Russian coalition forces stepped up their deployment of troops, and Zhukov's reform-through-labor corps also acted accordingly and quickly sent reinforcements to Vyazniki.

    "Lieutenant Colonel Georgi, His Majesty the General asked you to go there."

    While Zhukov was riding on his horse, looking at the advancing team with complicated emotions, a voice sounded from behind.  Looking back, he recognized the staff officer of the corps staff, and the general he was talking about was undoubtedly the corps commander, General Grigory Mikhailovich Semyonov.

    Nodding slightly, he turned his horse and followed the staff officer to the rear. About ten minutes later, they arrived at a temporary command post on the roadside.  Jumping off his horse and handing it over to the guard behind him, Zhukov followed the staff officer into the tent.

    "Your Excellency! The commander of the second regiment, Lieutenant Colonel Georgi, is reporting to you!"

    General Gory Mikhailovich Semyonov is a Cossack who graduated from the Orenburg Military School and participated in the European War. He now serves as the commander of the labor reform corps with the rank of lieutenant general.

    Hearing the sound, Semyonov turned around and saw the short Zhukov standing at the door. The two big beards around his mouth suddenly raised.

    "Oh oh oh! Look! Who is this? Our heroic leader, Georgi! Haha! You are here, my colonel" Semyonov came up to him with a smile on his face.  He hugged Zhukov and patted his back enthusiastically.

    "Colonel? Your Excellency, I" Zhukov was slightly startled.

    "Yes! Colonel!" Semyonov let go of Zhukov, nodded vigorously and said: "Dear Georgi, from now on you are a colonel."

    As he spoke, he stretched out his hand behind him, and the guard who had been prepared handed him a red velvet box. When he opened the box, there was a new pair of collar badges. Semyonov personally helped Zhukov replace the collar badges, and then took two steps back.  He looked at it carefully, and then smiled with satisfaction: "Young colonel, dear Georgi, this is the honor you deserve. In fact, in my opinion, you can serve as a major general with your ability. However, the Far East  The officials think you are too young, so I am very sorry, but I believe this is only temporary."

    "Thank you, Your Excellency! I will definitely defend this honor. Long live Her Majesty the Empress! Long live the great Russian Empire!" Zhukov promised with an unexpected and grateful expression, and said a set of clich¨¦s. In fact, these words meant a lot to him.  It's not difficult, just change Stalin to the Empress, and change the Bolsheviks and Soviets to the Russian Empire.

    "What a good young man! Good!" Semyonov patted Zhukov on the shoulder with great satisfaction, so hard that he almost slapped him to the ground.  Then, Semyonov added: "The headquarters now appoints you as the commander of the first division. You will take office immediately and serve as the vanguard of the entire army."

    "Division commander? Your Excellency, didn't you say at first?" Zhukov was stunned. There were signs of promotion, but I heard that he was not appointed as deputy division commander and commander of the second regiment?  Why did he become a teacher all of a sudden?

    "Some changes have taken place. The original division commander Kornilov had other arrangements, so he directly made you the division commander of the first division. Dear Georgi, this is your opportunity, don't let me down."

    "Thank you, Your Excellency, I will promise you!" Zhukov puffed out his chest.

    Nodding with satisfaction, Semyonov greeted Zhukov and walked inside to the military map hanging on the wall.  He pointed to the marks and marching route on the map and explained to Zhukov the main tasks of his troops, and asked Zhukov to arrive at the predetermined location within five days.

    Zhukov looked at the map carefully, calculated the time, and then agreed.  Due to time constraints, Semyonov did not keep him much longer and asked him to return to the army immediately.  After saluting, Zhukov hurriedly left the headquarters and took up his post.  (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature. The novels will be better and updated faster!
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