So, the next day there was a quiet period on the battlefield.

But in fact, it is not quiet, because the sound of gunfire has stopped, and what follows is the propaganda sound in the German loudspeaker:

"Russians, you are already surrounded by us, there is no point in continuing, surrender!"

"All Ukrainians, think of the pain and calamity that the Russians have brought to you, we are here to liberate you, to stand up bravely and overthrow the oppression of the Russians against you! We will give you security and freedom, and you will not have to fight for the Russians who enslaved you......"

……

Truth be told, the latter sentence of propaganda against Ukrainians is very lethal.

The reason is that Ukrainians already have dissatisfaction with Moscow, and these words seem to speak to their inner pain.

Moreover, Shulka knew that there were indeed people who were fooled into taking the Germans as "liberators", and the actions of these Ukrainians made the Germans feel incredible.

A German officer wrote in his diary: "As I passed through a village, an old man stopped my car, and just as I was about to give him a few kicks to get out of the way, I found him handing him milk and bread, and he had to finish my meal before he left satisfied...... I didn't know what happened until the end! ”

But that's not the most important thing.

The important thing is that this creates mutual suspicion among the Soviet army, Russians and Ukrainians, and there are many Ukrainians from Kiev in the 333rd regiment.

Even Davydov secretly told Shulka: "Keep an eye on those recruits, don't let them make any trouble, understand?" ”

"Understood, Comrade Ensign!" Shulka replied that, of course, he knew that the "recruits" here did not refer to recruits, but to Ukrainians.

But in fact, Shulka didn't do anything, because he knew that "there is no need to suspect people, and there is no suspicion in employing people", and if there is a split at this time, people will only be panicked.

But just because Shulka knows this doesn't mean anyone else does.

Soon the instructor talked to some recruits, and a few people were taken with him, so the atmosphere in the warehouse suddenly became tense again.

"Comrade Sergeant!" Avmovich and a few recruits nervously approached Shulka's side, and said in a low voice: "We are doing well!" ”

"Performance?" Shulka looked at Avmovich puzzled: "If I'm not mistaken, you joined the army during the training, I haven't seen you fight!" ”

"Yes, Comrade Sergeant remembered correctly!" Avmovich smiled and said: "I mean, we are very active in training and have always obeyed your orders, do you say?" ”

Then Shulka understood that the recruits like Avmovich and even Leonyev were Ukrainians, and they hoped that Shulka, the direct superior, would say a few good words for them in case they were investigated.

"Don't worry about these useless things, Avmovich!" Shulka said: "You should be more worried about how to get into the fight in the future, you know? ”

"Yes, Comrade Sergeant!" Avmovich was a smart man, and he quickly understood what Shulka meant.

As the saying goes, if you talk too much, you will lose, and the more you worry about something like this, the more you will talk to your own people (Ukrainians) about countermeasures, and the more you will be criticized by people and other political workers such as instructors...... They just don't want the Ukrainians to form a gang and plot something, but you are plotting something, isn't that looking for death?

On the other hand, if what they think, worry about, and talk about is a future battle, they are much less likely to be suspected.

As a result, Shulka's platoon suddenly became lively, and the recruits worked hard to learn from the veterans' combat experience, asking this and that, and the gap between Ukrainians and Russians seemed to be completely non-existent.

Then, naturally, the wind soon swept through the warehouse.

This made those political workers very satisfied, and the terrifying atmosphere of censorship naturally disappeared.

Major Gavrilov walked up to Shulka, looked around, and whispered, "Is this your idea, sgt?" ”

"I'm just giving them a piece of advice, Major!" Shulka replied.

"Well done!" Major Gavrilov said: "I have a headache for this, and you have helped me solve this problem!" ”

After Major Gavrilov left, the deputy instructor went to Shulka again...... The assistant instructor was different, and the heartbeats of the soldiers in the vicinity of him increased a few times, even Shulka.

"Can we talk?" The deputy instructor asked.

"What type of talk?" Shulka asked.

"What do you say?" The deputy instructor laughed: "If it's that type, I don't need to ask for your permission!" ”

"Then I'm relieved!" Shulka said as he stood up and walked to the side with the assistant instructor.

Space in the warehouse is limited, and there is only a corner where no one is stockpiled.

As he walked, the deputy instructor handed Shulka a cigarette, politely lit it for Shulka, and said: "You are very smart, Comrade Sergeant!" ”

"Thank you, Comrade Deputy Instructor!" Shulka replied.

"I think there may be some misunderstanding between us!" The deputy instructor said: "There are some things I can't say more, I hope you understand that I am also carrying out the orders of my superiors!" ”

"I understand, Comrade Deputy Instructor!"

"So, we're going to have a great time together, aren't we?"

"Yes, of course!" Shulka nodded.

At that moment, Shulka almost had to trust the assistant instructor, because Shulka thought that this kind of infighting really should not continue in the face of war.

But in the next second, Shulka's words made him sink to the bottom.

"Major Gavrilov is a very good commander!" Said the deputy instructor.

"Yes!" Shulka replied: "Of course! ”

"What did you just talk about, you look very happy!"

"Nothing, Comrade Deputy Instructor!" Shulka was stunned for a moment and then replied: "You know, we gave Comrade Kirponos some advice on this matter......"

Shulka would say this, on the one hand, because what he was talking about was a suggestion, but this suggestion was not the other's suggestion, and if it did not match Gavrilov's side, it could also be interpreted as a misunderstanding.

On the other hand, this already involves military secrets, and it is difficult for the deputy instructor to continue to ask.

"Good!" The deputy instructor said: "I see, Comrade Sergeant! ”

Shulka couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Conversations like the one just now are really hard to prevent, and the assistant instructor is obviously very good at this: first cheering people down their guard, and then suddenly asking casually...... This made Shulka almost a person who made a small report, and he didn't even think it was a small report.