After a month of renovation, Koval not only raised the combat effectiveness of the whole regiment to a higher level, but also quietly adjusted the officers of the unit, demoted those officers who had serious hooligan habits, and promoted a number of positive officers. The Lithuanian officer www.biquge.info the signs of mountaineering were nipped to death by him at the embryonic stage.

Most importantly, during this month, Koval's three battalions were trained to attack the surrounding Soviet-controlled villages.

Because Koval's Polish army did not rob the nearby residents of the food, but treated the captured local soldiers kindly, so seeing the continuous rout of the Soviet army, under the temptation of Koval's food, the surrounding residents continued to provide Koval with all kinds of news.

The Soviet troops had to wander from village to village, lacking supplies from the rear, and they were forced to forcibly collect food from the inhabitants of the villages.

It even made them become street rats in the mouths of nearby residents, and people hated them.

The three battalions of the Independent Regiment struck separately and, with the help of the local population, pursued the tail of the Soviet troops, persevering, and wiped out small partisans at junctions and forests.

After a month-long purge, the Soviet partisans in southern Lithuania were wiped out. The road from Vilnius to Daugavpils has also become very safe and smooth.

During the month, dozens of skirmishes broke out frequently, and the army was greatly tempered. Many qualified officers began to emerge. Koval took the opportunity to weed out a number of unqualified officers and promoted those who could fight.

This month of training and fighting gave Koval enough time to justifiably integrate his entire force.

On the 11th, Koval led his troops to the last Soviet stronghold on the territory of Lithuania on this road - Zalasai.

The Soviet soldiers stationed there were also struck by the sheer size of the Polish army.

Seeing the long march outside the town, the Soviet officer said in surprise: "They have finally attacked, go quickly!" ”

A dozen Soviet soldiers fled quickly east from the town.

"Intercept them and catch one alive." Koval ordered.

"Yes, sir." Andrei shook the reins of his horse and led more than two dozen cavalrymen to chase forward.

"Drive, drive!" The Polish cavalry followed the Soviet soldiers in hot pursuit.

The Soviet officers whipped their horses as hard as they fled. The Soviet soldiers on foot looked at the approaching Polish cavalry and had no choice but to rush into the woods on either side.

"You dismount and go in after them, and you go around with me and intercept them!" Andrei commanded the troops in two.

Ten minutes later, Koval looked at the two Soviet soldiers in front of him with their hands tied.

"Can you tell us about the Daugavpils arrangement?" Koval said with a pleasant face.

"Damn, you Polish scum!" A Soviet soldier looked at Koval and cursed.

"Maybe you think you're a guest at my place!" Koval couldn't help but laugh.

Andrei came over and beat him up.

Koval immediately motioned for Andrei to bring another soldier to the side.

"All I need is one of you to be able to give the information." Koval said as he looked at him very leisurely.

"Haha, okay, you are willing to give all the information, and we will let you go after this battle." Andrei's happy voice came from inside the tent next to him.

"Thank you, sir, I must know everything, and I will say everything." Another Soviet soldier whispered.

Hearing the conversation next door, the faces of the Soviet soldiers here suddenly became very ugly.

Koval said casually: "Since there are already people willing to confess, there is no need to keep this waste." ”

Soldiers on either side approached with rifles.

"Don't kill me, don't kill me, I'm willing to tell you the information. I'll tell you everything I know・・・・・・" shouted the Soviet soldier in a sudden rush.

"How many troops do you have in Daugavpils?"

"Many, many, many, tens of thousands."

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After some questioning, Koval finally got some insight into the situation in Daugavpils.

Escorting the two captives away, Andrei walked in with another soldier.

"Thank you, sir, I must know everything, and I will say everything." The Polish soldier simulated the words of a Soviet prisoner, and if he hadn't been standing in front of his eyes, Koval would have thought that the prisoner was talking.

"Okay, Palmer, you've done a great job." Koval said, "You will be transferred to the guard platoon later. ”

"Yes, sir." The soldier said happily.

On June 12, Koval led his troops to 10 kilometers west of Daugavpils, where Polish tents and flags were strewn across the open spaces on both sides of the road ahead.

"Wait for me here, and I'll go in and meet General Shimigwe." Koval commanded his troops to stop.

Koval walked over with a few guardsmen, including Jacob and Majevsky.

The roads were filled with Polish soldiers, and horse-drawn wagons carrying supplies such as timber tents came and went. In the open space on either side, groups of soldiers were digging trenches and piling up fortifications.

Koval looked at the layout of the camp, which was clearly distinguished, and each other was the fulcrum, and he had a little more confidence in this battle.

Koval was taken to a camp, where the figure of General Shimigwe stood next to a fortification.

"Report to the general, the commander of the separate regiment of the 1st Lithuanian Infantry Division, Koval, came to report." Koval walked over briskly and said with a solemn salute.

General Himigvi turned around, raised his hand, and said casually: "Major Koval can come over in time, welcome!" It's been a hard journey! ”

Koval immediately said: "The Soviet troops were all attracted to the northern front by the main forces of the general, and I did not get any hard battles on the southern front, but the Soviet partisans harassed me day and night along the way, and often robbed our army's grain and grass, so that I almost lost time." ”

The officers standing next to him all looked at Koval curiously.

"It's not too late for you to come, we only arrived yesterday." General Shimigvi smiled and said: "When we met in Warsaw, we didn't expect you to make such a great contribution in Lithuania. ”

"I had the privilege of meeting the general in Warsaw that day, and I cannot thank the general for his kindness in promoting me, and it is really my luck to be under the command of the general today. I'm a little lucky, and it's not worth mentioning a little credit. General, your contribution to the elimination of the Lithuanian puppet government and the pacification of Lithuania is admirable. Koval said modestly.

"Let's go, let's take a walk here! You're busy with yours. General Himigvi said to the officers around him.

The two men walked slowly along the trench.

"The Lublin action plan sent by Bishop Larry is very clever!" General Himigvi said softly.

"At that time, I saw the opportunity to boldly write such a plan, but I didn't expect that you, General, would be so bold and really realize this plan. Without the general's troops, I'm afraid I would have had to hide in the woods and stare dryly. Koval said. (To be continued.) )