Chapter 82: Death! Guard!
The position on the other side, if it is in a straight line, is only a dozen meters away from the fortification where Chen Ming is now.
These two positions were originally two fortifications built on two sides with the Terespil gate as the center.
However, in order to block the mutual support on both sides of the gate, the Germans blew up the building in the middle of the gate at the first time of the attack.
Now if Chen Ming wants to get to the position defended by Lieutenant Kizhevatov, he must make a detour through the open space in front of the Terespil fortress, which is full of ruins.
This is undoubtedly extremely dangerous!
In that ruin, there was not only rubble, but also a pervasive German straggler, and it was even possible to step on a shell that did not explode.
Chen Ming was not so dangerous when they came, because they came directly from inside the fortress, and now, he needs to face these unknown dangers by himself.
After sorting out the equipment on his body, Chen Ming plunged headlong into the dangerous ruins.
He had to make a little more than a kilometer of detour, and he had to be on his toes at all times, even if he wanted to relax a little, as the occasional gunshots from the ruins reminded him to pick himself up.
With a pistol in his hand, he looked around vigilantly, and when he had just passed by a pile of collapsed ruins, Chen Ming was attacked.
However, the attack did not come from a German soldier, but from an overly vigilant Soviet soldier.
He was surprised to meet a Soviet soldier here, and when he identified himself, he learned that this soldier had come from the position of Lieutenant Kizhevatov.
He was sent out to look for reinforcements, according to this soldier, there were no more than ten soldiers still moving in the position, and Lieutenant Kirzhevatov was wounded and was already unable to move.
Even more serious is not the loss of personnel, but the replenishment of ammunition.
When the Germans blew up the gates, they buried part of their supplies under the rubble, and now the ammunition on the position is less than two bases.
The Germans didn't even have to send a large force to attack, as long as a squad of soldiers feintmed, the ammunition could be depleted.
Chen Ming was relieved when he heard the situation, as a player, he would lack everything, the only thing that was not missing was ammunition supply.
Not to mention the backpack that can hold anything, even if you call out the system shop at any time, ammo is not a problem.
But Chen Ming did not stop the Soviet soldier from reporting the news, just gave a few words, and then let him go, he was going to the position on the other side of the gate, and it was obviously better to go alone than to go together.
The journey was indeed more difficult than he imagined, perhaps because the defensive time was about to expire, and the system strengthened the difficulty of the battle.
From time to time, he would be blocked and attacked by German soldiers, so that Chen Ming had to fight his spirit along the way.
It took about an hour for him to finally see the position defended by Lieutenant Kirzhevatov.
This position was much more miserable than that of Potapov, the sandbag fortifications were almost flattened, everyone only relied on the collapsed ruins for defense, and the wounded were just lying or sitting in the depression in the direction of the gate to avoid stray bullets.
It can be seen that everyone in this position knows that they will not survive the next attack, and a dead air hangs over the entire defensive position.
Chen Ming's appearance caused a commotion, they never thought that someone would come here at this time, let alone the nominal supreme governor of the entire fortress.
All the soldiers who could move were gathered around, they might not want to know the orders and wishes of the higher-ups, but they definitely wanted to live.
"Take me to see Lieutenant Kirzhevatov! Where is he? Chen Ming didn't bother to talk to these Soviet soldiers who came up, and he wanted to see the wounded lieutenant as soon as possible.
"Yes... Yes, sir, he's over here! A blackened soldier with a gunsmoke face was the first to react, pointing to a corner and leading the way.
The rest of the people followed and walked in that direction, hoping to hear some good news.
"On... Comrade Colonel..."When Chen Ming came to the lieutenant, the lieutenant he had met before was lying alone in the corner.
"Don't speak, how is the injury?" Chen Ming could see his weakness, a bullet hit his right chest, it may have been just a stray bullet that bounced, so that he did not die on the spot.
He was lying on a floor-to-ceiling coat, his uniform had been removed, and the bandages had wrapped him throughout, but blood was still oozing from his right chest.
"The injury is not very serious, if you can operate on him, he will recover quickly!" It was not the lieutenant lying on the ground who answered, but a soldier who had been half-kneeling on the ground.
When the soldier raised his head and spoke, Chen Ming was stunned to find that this was a woman!
As if sensing Chen Ming's consternation, the female soldier took the initiative to introduce herself: "Comrade Major, hello, I am Sergeant Nataterina of the Third Medical Team of the Fortress!" ”
Chen Ming was not surprised that there were female soldiers in the fortress, but he was very surprised that the female soldiers of the medical team would appear on this position: "Hello sergeant, why are you here?" Non-combatants are not..."
"Evacuate? No, Comrade Major, we didn't have time to retreat, and we are needed here! Nataterina gave a very simple answer.
"Well, let's not discuss this, I wonder how the lieutenant is doing?" Chen Ming pointed to the lieutenant lying on the ground.
The female soldier brushed her hair, stood up and said: "The situation is not very good, he is not seriously injured, but there is a lack of medical treatment here, and the bullet is still in his body!" Major, he must be operated on right away! ”
Chen Ming frowned, of course he knew that the wounded here needed to be treated immediately, but he also knew that this was not realistic.
Outside the bunker was a large number of German hunting squads, and it was impossible for anyone to safely return to the Terespil fortress or the central fort with so many wounded.
But when he came here, it was impossible to let so many wounded people go untreated, and for a while he was in a dilemma.
"Less... Comrade Major! Just when Chen Ming was in a dilemma and didn't know what to do, the lieutenant lying on the ground spoke: "Comrade Major, don't worry! We're not going to let this place get lost! ”
Unexpectedly, as soon as he opened his mouth, the lieutenant said this, seeing that Chen Ming did not speak, the lieutenant supported his body and continued: "We know the current situation, the fortress is understaffed, and we are completely unprepared for war!" However, we are warriors, and since we have come to Brest, our task is to guard Brest when it is threatened! ”
The lieutenant looked at the dozen or so soldiers who followed Chen Ming, and then glanced at the wounded who were lying on the ground like him, and said slowly: "Most of them here are my comrades-in-arms, and we are border guards!" Since the Germans have crossed the border to attack us, it is our duty to drive the Germans back! If we don't hold Brest and go back alive, then we might as well die here! What do you say? ”
"But..."Chen Ming hesitated, he didn't know what to say, comfort? It's too pale.
"Nothing, comrade major! I have a request, oh no, or rather a couple of requests, don't know if you can help us! The lieutenant looked at his comrades-in-arms around him again, and saw their affirmative eyes before he said to Chen Ming.
"Please!" Chen Ming didn't say much, he just wanted to hear what else these defenders wanted.
"Here are some letters..."The lieutenant took out a small wooden box containing ammunition from behind him and handed the box to Chen Ming: "It was left by all the soldiers here, if you can, please bring these letters back to Moscow!" ”
Chen Ming turned out to be a small box, the box was not heavy, but it was full of stuff: "Okay, no problem!" I'll do my best to bring these back! ”
He knew what these letters were, and he could not refuse this request.
"Also, I don't know if you brought wine? Our fighters need enough ammunition and alcohol! The lieutenant had an embarrassed look on his face, he knew it would be embarrassing to ask for a drink at such a time, but he wanted to drink a little before the battle, and presumably his comrades wanted to drink a little.
When the surrounding soldiers heard the lieutenant begging for wine, everyone's faces were a little embarrassed, but everyone's eyes were shining at Chen Ming.
"Yes, lieutenant, I brought enough wine and enough bullets!" Chen Ming did not refuse this request, but bought a large amount of vodka and bullets from the system store and put them on the ground.
Looking at the bullets and vodka piled up in front of him, every fighter showed an excited expression, even those who were wounded.
Perhaps for these Soviet soldiers on the verge of despair, a large bottle of vodka was more important than a box of bullets.
Looking at the elated warrior in front of him, Chen Ming thought of Ivan!
The Cossack, who was as strong as a bear, and all kinds of spirits were all he had.
"And one last request, Comrade Major!" The lieutenant coughed lightly twice, probably pulling the wound, and he frowned slightly.
"Please, Lieutenant!" Chen Ming looked at this seriously injured soldier, and his heart was also a little touched, he remembered not the comrades of the mercenary group, but those brothers when he was a special forces soldier in China.
Countless times he was rescued by these brothers during the mission, and countless times someone blocked his gun.
These people and the soldiers in front of them imagined that they were all in their youth, and they all gave everything for the country.
"I would like to beg you, get out of here with Nataterina! She's not a combatant, she shouldn't be here! The lieutenant's last two words were already very serious, and it was clear that the idea was not improvised.
Before Chen Ming could speak, the female soldier said angrily: "Comrade lieutenant! I think you should understand that I am also a soldier! You have your responsibilities, I also have mine, you are an insult to my work! ”
"You need to obey orders! Got it? Sergeant! Kizhevatov's tone suddenly became stronger: "On this position, I am the supreme commander!" I order you, follow Comrade Major to retreat to the Terespil fortress! Remember, it's an order! ”
Nataterina's eyes were red at that time, and she shouted loudly: "No, I refuse to obey orders!" Your orders are utterly unreasonable! Look over there..."The female soldier pointed to a fence in the distance: "What's written over there?" I don't think you are right to order a soldier with such an attitude! ”
Chen Ming followed Nataterina's finger and looked at the wall with a line of large letters written in red paint: We swear to defend every inch of the Soviet Union with our blood and lives until we drain the last drop of blood!
Chen Ming knew that this wall, in the real Brest Fortress, this broken wall with words still existed, and it was a country's consolation to the children who had paid his blood to defend the country.
"Stop!" Chen Ming interrupted the quarrel between the two and said to Nataterina: "Sergeant, I order you to evacuate with me!" There are more wounded in Terespil Fortress and Fort Center that need you! ”
Seeing that the female soldiers were about to refute again, Chen Ming said solemnly: "You are a soldier, but you are also a member of the medical team, it is not your mission to guard the position, but to guard the lives of more wounded!" Now, pack your tools and we'll be off in two minutes! ”
Looking at Nataterina with red-eyed eyes to pack his medical kit, Chen Ming saluted the half-lying lieutenant: "Lieutenant, the motherland will not forget!" ”