Chapter 1043 Rychagov's sudden invitation

In the end, Stalin still followed the advice of Zhukov and others, of course, this is inseparable from Wang Liang's final high-minded remarks, he suffered too much loss before, and Lao Si now believes in Wang Liang unconditionally, not to mention that the analysis just now is also very reasonable.

Vatutin, the commander of the Voronezh Front, who had the initiative to attack, was naturally unhappy, although he felt that Wang Liang's assertion had some truth, but the battlefield was often changing rapidly.

A small change in the German army would make the preparations of the Soviet army in the next two months worthless, and he still felt that he should take the initiative to attack while the German army had not yet formed an absolute superiority, and change from passive to active.

But the Supreme Military Council had already made a decision that, as a military man, it must be carried out unconditionally, and Vatutin could only reserve his opinion.

The plan is made, and then the preparations are in full swing.

Zhukov, Vasilevsky and other generals listened to Wang Liang's advice, worked slowly, carefully and carefully designed their defenses, and built several lines of defense, with a defense depth of more than 100 miles, and the entire defense system consisted of a large number of closely coordinated trenches, barbed wire, anti-tank fire points, anti-tank trenches, and minefields, and gathered a large number of troops and firepower in the most likely direction of the German attack.

As many as 1.91 million troops, 5,128 tanks, 25,013 artillery pieces and 2,792 aircraft were involved.

The military expenditure on these troops and equipment every day is a bottomless pit, and no one can afford it.

There are also newly constructed defensive lines, trenches, anti-tank fire points, trenches, minefields, barbed wire, etc., which are not small fights, but are also expensive investments.

Many people worry that if the German commanders decide not to attack on their own initiative, will these preparations be in vain?

General Command of the Kursk Front.

"It's been a month, and there hasn't been any movement at the forward observation posts, and to be honest, I'm starting to waver a little, and if the Germans really stop, we're all sinners of history." Vasilevsky said with a frown.

"Yes, I don't think the Germans have any intention of moving, but that guy from Vatutin is proud and says that we are wasting military money in vain. Wang Liang, do you think it is necessary to continue to deploy the defensive line? Zhukov also began to hesitate, he looked at Wang Liang, wanting to hear some confidence.

Wang Liang smiled, indeed, no one is sure to write a history book before the coffin is closed, the entanglement of these two is completely understandable, "The two marshals don't have to be entangled, just do it step by step, it's the long rainy season, the Germans need to wait, don't forget, we are rushing for time." Believe me, all the hard work will not be in vain. ”

"Hey, I'm so much more comfortable to hear you guy. Needless to say, I'm going to the front to see how it progresses. Vasilevsky patted Wang Liang on the shoulder, put on his military hat and walked out.

Just when Wang Liang was busy with things here, he called him.

I only heard the other end of the phone say, "Boss, are you okay?" I'm Rychagov. ”

At this moment, Rychagov has returned to his original unit and continues to serve as a commander at the level of an aviation regiment, which is definitely a good position, and he is only one step away from a senior commander.

"I'm very bad to hear your boy's voice, what's the matter? You're a laid-back kid, aren't you? Do you want me to help you apply to go to the front? Wang Liang responded with a smile.

"No, no need, boss, I came to you to ask if you were free, let's go see Paulus together, shall we? It's been almost half a year in the blink of an eye, and I don't know how this guy is doing. Rychagov on the other end of the phone said.

"That's what it is, that's exactly what it looks like. Where is that guy Paulus now? Wang Liang thinks about it and it is true, he hasn't seen him for nearly half a year since he escaped together, after all, he has lived and died together.

"I heard that he had just been transferred from the Bektovka district south of Stalingrad to the town of Zavaregino, and he was having a very bad time." Rychagov said.

The town of Zavaregino?

Wang Liang had a vague impression of this town, which should have been a concentration camp reclaimed by the Soviet army.

"Is that the wasteland town?" Wang Liang asked.

Rychagov: "yes, that's not a good place, well, we should pay a visit." ”

"Okay, then tomorrow, buy some good things, go over and have a look, and improve Paulus's life." Wang Liang naturally has no opinion.

After hanging up the phone, Wang Liang called the captain of the guard, informed him of tomorrow's itinerary, and arranged for the captain of the guard to go to the city to buy some food, drink, and clothing.

The next morning they set off early, and Wang Liang's motorcade joined Rychagov's car halfway through.

"I'm going to be the boss, it's so magnificent, you're about to envy me to death, there are so many guards when you come out and walk, it's really exciting." Rychagov looked at the few lieutenants standing next to Wang Liang who were close to him, and he was greedy.

"General Wang Liang, hello, meet again."

Beside Rychagov, Wang Liang saw that Maria again.

"Lao Lei, why did you bring your girlfriend with you? Did you know that the town of Zavaregino is a military exclusion zone and not everyone can enter? Wang Liang couldn't help frowning, this Rychagov had obviously been taken away by a woman.

"Haha, isn't my boss yours? You're bound to find a way. Rychagov smiled wryly, pulled Wang Liang aside, and said, "Boss, you must help me, Maria is a reporter at the newspaper, and she will be fired if she can't cover any more blockbuster news." I've just thought of such a solution, you must help. ”

"That's what you kid took the initiative to invite me to visit Paulus." Wang Liang was already a little displeased.

"Of course not, boss, it's not a hurry, it just happened." Rychagov was so anxious that he was about to cry.

An officer of Rychagov's rank is naturally not qualified to enter the military restricted area with a civilian, and you must know that the person in charge of the military restricted area in Zavaregino Town is generally a colonel officer who has retired from the line of fire, and they will not give face to a newcomer like Rychagov.

"Okay, this is the first and last time, remember." Wang Liang nodded, and agreed.

"Thank you, Boss! By all means! Rychagov is very happy, his girlfriend has been parting ways with him because of this matter for the past few days, and the thorny trouble has finally been solved.