Chapter 1051 Preparations for counter-artillery fire

"Of course, on the surface, this is a disadvantage, but on closer inspection, it is an absolute advantage. Don't you think that's a hint to us? What we fought with the Germans was not only an armed contest, but also a psychological warfare. We don't know what to do now, and the Germans are no better. Since the situation is passive, then let's take the initiative and take the initiative. Disrupt the current military deployment of the German army, anyway, we are currently in order, and only the Germans are owed to attack. Wang Liang said.

In fact, according to the course of history, the Germans were about to attack in less than two days, and since they had the golden finger, they had to pay attention to it.

The battle was still fought in accordance with the rules, but the Soviet army was a little prepared in advance.

"Take the initiative? What if the Germans don't fall into our trap and don't fight back? That's not for nothing, our line of defense is not used at all. Vatutin retorted.

"This requires the courage of the chiefs, and the start of any great battle requires the commander to have great foresight and foresight. And we, as staff, are done when we say constructive suggestions. As for whether to listen or not, that's none of our business. Wang Liang said lightly.

Wang Liang's purpose is to tell such a truth, and as for whether the Soviet army will adopt it, it has nothing to do with Wang Liang.

History will prove itself in the end, and this has been proven more than once, but only again.

"It is true that the lack of the necessary intelligence aid really needs to be carefully considered. Once the strategic intent was revealed in action, the next step would be completely in the hands of the Germans. The two sides invested as many as 2 million troops in this battle, and it was a battle that would affect the fate of the Soviet Union. Vasilevsky surprisingly did not support Wang Liang, but sided with Vatutin, which is all a historical limitation, after all, not everyone has the same perspective as Wang Liang.

"I think we should consult Comrade Stalin and listen to his advice and that of the Supreme Military Council." Zhukov said.

The crowd had no opinion, and the supreme will was sufficient to represent their thoughts.

The phone was connected to Stalin's office in the Kremlin, and Zhukov personally spoke with Stalin.

After a brief explanation of the situation, Stalin instructed Zhukov to use the radio to communicate in detail, after all, the telephone was not particularly safe, there was a risk of being monitored by the Germans, and in fact, there were not many leaks before.

Although there is a great possibility that the radio station will be intercepted by the Germans, the codebook is indeed not mastered by the Germans, and the Germans can only get a string of numbers, and it takes a considerable amount of evidence and time to decipher this string of numbers.

There are dozens of special codebooks among the high-ranking generals, which are painstakingly crafted by math and communication experts.

"The instructions of the Supreme Commander should be done in accordance with General Wang Liang's wishes, and there must be no mistakes." In the end, Zhukov translated the message and read it to everyone.

Wang Liang was stunned, he didn't expect Lao Si to have such an attitude and do what he wanted?

Isn't he afraid that he will take his million-strong master into the ditch?

Obviously, Lao Si was bitten by a snake once and was afraid of the well rope for ten years. At the beginning, Wang Liang gave several suggestions, but he did not take them, and the subsequent results were irreversible.

Knowing that a person has enough strength, why not give enough trust?

"Since it is the commander's will, then I will strictly implement it and obey the command, but I still reserve my opinion." Vatutin said.

Vasilevsky did not speak, apparently acquiescing.

The other generals also expressed their opinions, one foot towards life and the other towards death, at this moment they did not have the courage to make a choice.

"Well, at 2:20 on the 5th, artillery counter-preparations were carried out to the German positions." Wang Liang ordered.

The war hall was silent, and they all looked at Wang Liang blankly, feeling a little child's play.

Why is it the 5th?

Why 2:20?

Everyone didn't understand it very much, and at the same time felt that Wang Liang was giving an order in chaos.

"Generals, don't question it, I'll let you know the reason for this order before the artillery preparations begin." Wang Liang smiled faintly.

For the vast majority of people, the meeting was nonsensical, and in the end they didn't understand what it meant, and the only information they got was that the commander-in-chief instructed to do it according to Wang Liang's intentions.

Although Wang Liang gave a lot of constructive advice in the Battle of Stalingrad, it was also under the favorable circumstances of the time, place and people, and the generals had no bottom in their hearts.

In a flash, the time came to the early morning of the 5th, and there were still about two hours before the artillery counter-preparations, and the last operational meeting was held.

"Major, tell me about what you've gained in the past few days." Wang Liang waved his hand and handed the stage to the captain of the Sharp Knife Force.

Sharp Knife Units, as the name suggests, are units that are inserted into the heart of the enemy, they are active on the front line in peacetime and are specifically responsible for performing various special tasks.

The major was very burly, unlike the generals who had already made a fortune, he went to the front and gave everyone a military salute, after all, everyone in it had a much higher rank than him.

"At eleven o'clock yesterday night, the Soviet 6th Guards Army, south of the salient, captured a soldier of the German 168th Infantry Division, and he confessed that the German offensive was about to begin the next day, the 5th. At midnight this morning, just now, the Soviet 13th Army, which was in the north of the salient, captured a sergeant of the German 6th Infantry Division, who also confessed that the Germans would attack in a few hours. Debriefing is complete. "The Major's debriefing was quite brief, but the shock of the content was astonishing.

Everyone looked at Wang Liang like a monster, this person seemed to have known the time of the German attack, otherwise how could he make an order to implement counter-artillery preparations on the 5th?

"Alright, guys, now you should have the bottom of your heart, right? I'm just an advisor, commanding the army is overstepping my authority, and now that my task has been completed, the next action, please come to the chiefs. Wang Liang said.

Zhukov couldn't help but look at Wang Liang approvingly, a young man has no ambition for power, can see so clearly in wartime, and has such a strong foresight, he is definitely a rare talent, and in time, he will inevitably be a giant on one side.

In fact, this is not the case, after the end of the war, Wang Liang's life was very plain and comfortable, not fighting or grabbing, loving freedom and enjoying life.