Manturov walked around the barracks and found that there were quite a few problems. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info

First, it is inconvenient to transport. There are no airfields there, and logistical supplies are difficult to reach the front line of the troops in a short time. In the absence of air transport, all supplies and soldiers had to be transported by rail to Bayantumen, and then transported by truck from Bayantumen to the front line, which took dozens of hours and was too inefficient.

Moreover, during the Battle of Normenhan, the Japanese Kwantung Army aviation will pour out its nest, sending hundreds of aircraft, piloted by the most elite Japanese pilots. In the face of Japan's air power, it was necessary for the Soviet-Mongolian coalition forces to open field airfields and send additional combat aircraft to the front line to deal with the attacks and reconnaissance of the Kwantung Army aviation.

Otherwise, air supremacy would fall into the hands of the Japanese army, and the Soviet army would have to face a lot of trouble.

Second, communication is inconvenient. Not only did the telephone lines not be laid on the front line, but even the basic telegraph lines were not laid, so how could operational orders be transmitted? If there is no communication line, forget it, there must be a command post. But I'm sorry, now there is not even a decent front-line command post, how can you command the operation?

Third, there is a shortage of troops. In Manturov's memory, the devils fought in the tens of thousands. But at this time, the Soviet-Mongolian forces on the front line were only four figures.

Fortunately, the army of several thousand men was mainly mechanized, with the 11th Tank Brigade having 150 tanks and another motorized brigade with 154 armored vehicles to withstand Japanese infantry attacks.

Seeing this, Manturov couldn't help but frown. While he was thinking about the solution, he was also admiring Zhukov's military wisdom.

"Comrade Military Commissar, what are you thinking?"

Manturov came back to his senses and saw Sergeyev in a Soviet military uniform. "Oh, Comrade Sergeyev, I just inspected the barracks, learned from my comrades about the situation at the front, and found quite a few problems."

"yes, I think too. Now there is not even a decent command post on the front, and there is no communication line connecting the front line of the Haraha River and Prague in Tamchag, so it is really difficult to command. ”

Manturov sighed and said, "That's right, that's the problem. Moreover, the remoteness of the location here made it difficult to replenish supplies, and it was necessary to open field airfields and deliver supplies by transport aircraft. According to reliable information, the Japanese army has also transferred some air units to Hailar airfield, which poses a threat to us, and it is necessary for us to send some air force units to support and station them at the front line. ”

"I can't do these things, you can discuss them with Comrade Fekarenko later. By the way, your military uniform and military documents have been delivered to the camp tent, hurry up and change into military uniforms and bring your documents. Otherwise the other fighters may misunderstand you, as they did last time at the Borja railway station. ”

"Okay, I'll go change it."

Manturov, led by Sergeyev, came to his residence.

It was a tent located in the central area of the barracks, which was not very large and had very basic facilities. With only a military bed and a desk, it was the worst place he had ever lived in his life.

However, in the barracks, it is good enough to sleep in such an independent tent, at least there is a private space, so Manturov did not complain and accepted this inevitable fact.

In his impression, Nikishev, the original political commissar of the 57th Special Army, applied for transfer because of the problem of living conditions.

Sergeyev pointed to the box that was placed next to the desk and said: "Comrade Military Commissar, your things are in that box. ”

"I'm tired."

"Then I'll go back first, dinner time is six o'clock, please go to the cafeteria on time to eat."

"Okay."

Manturov walked over to the desk and picked up the legendary box. It's a wooden suitcase, and it's not very large.

He spread the box on the bed, then opened it and found that there was something in it that wasn't supposed to be.

As he expected, the box contained two sets of divisional political commissar uniforms, and the collar of the military uniform was buttoned with the rank and collar of the divisional political commissar (equivalent to a major general). In addition to this, there is a fully loaded TT pistol, two belts.

But what he didn't expect was that there were two unrelated things in the box containing the military uniform and pistol - a letter from Katya, and a black rose made of plastic that would not wither - Katia's symbol.

He couldn't wait to open the letter and read the words carefully. "Honey, I've been fine lately, don't worry about you. This rose is made by me, please always take it with you, take it out when you think of me, and if you can, write a letter to your family, wishing you a triumphant return soon.

Love you - Katia"

At this time, Manturov was a little homesick. He and Katia have established a strong family relationship, treating each other as their only relatives, and neither wants to leave the other.

But for the sake of the rank, for the sake of the medal, in order to achieve the ideal of killing devils and avenging the Chinese nation, Manturov resolutely accepted the "appointment" of the People's Commissar of Defense and came to the Nomenkhan front to fight for the Motherland (medal).

He changed into the gray commissar's regular uniform. Unlike the military uniforms of Western countries, the military uniforms of the Soviet Union did not pay attention to decoration and beauty, but paid attention to practicality, and were characterized by simplicity and seriousness. At first glance, it feels a bit earthy. But when worn on Maozi's sturdy body, it reveals a heroic spirit unique to a fighting nation.

However, Manturov was originally a civil servant, and he was still an otaku who did not go out every day and lacked exercise, and his body was not strong. But fortunately, he looks good, and his height and figure are considerable, which makes up for the weakness of underdeveloped muscles, and he can still exude the heroic temperament of a fighting nation when he wears a military uniform.

He put on his pistol, straightened his clothes, and appeared in the cafeteria with a handsome and simple appearance.

During the Battle of Nomenheim, the Soviet army's food supply was quite sufficient, and Manturov and other soldiers did not have to go hungry. However, after the outbreak of the Soviet-German war, the big granary of Ukraine was occupied by the Germans, and the food supply of the Soviet army was suddenly reduced, and the food supply of the army was also greatly affected.

During the Battle of Nomenkhan, the food supply conditions of the Soviet army were quite abundant, and with the improvement of agricultural production and quality in Novosibirsk, the 57th Special Army also purchased a large amount of food there, so that Manturov, who was in the Mongolian steppe, could taste the "taste of home".

As the political commissar of the special army, the de facto highest commander of the troops, Manturov will certainly not be treated worse than the soldiers. He was given a sufficient amount of macaroni, potatoes, beef, cabbage and other food, as well as lamb skewers brought by the Mongolian People's Army.

Although the cooking level of the military cooking class is not very good, it is not comparable with that of the cadre canteen of the Novosibirsk region, but in such a difficult environment as the Mongolian steppe, when Manturov, who had been running for several days, was finally able to eat a meal, he was already very satisfied.

"Comrade Manturov." While eating, General Fekarenko greeted Manturov.

Manturov raised his head and said, "Comrade Fekarenko, I have something to look for you. ”

Fikalenko sat next to Manturov and asked: "What is the matter?" ”

Manturov informed Fekalenko of all the findings he had found during his visit to the barracks that day, and made proposals for laying communication lines, opening up field airfields, and requesting additional troops from Moscow.

But after a few days, the reinforcements had not arrived, the airport was not covered, and the communication lines were not paved, and the devils came.