"It makes sense, it makes sense." Sidolin's words made Sokov feel very reasonable. If Yakov was really transferred to the front line, he would definitely not have any result, but Zhukov or Rokosovsky came forward, the situation would be very different. "But Marshal Zhukov was too busy to disturb him for such trivial matters. I think it would be better to find a suitable opportunity and ask the general to help me."

While chatting here, the phone ringing on the table rang, and Cidolin grabbed the phone: "I am Colonel Cidolin, where are you?"

After a moment, the expression on Sidolin's face became strange: "It's you, Asia, I really didn't expect you to call me." He glanced at Sokov quickly and asked tentatively, "Comrade Commander is by my side. Do you want to talk to him?"

After saying that, Sidolin handed over the microphone and said to Sokov: "Comrade Commander, it's Asia's phone number."

When Sokov learned that it was Asia's call, he was full of curiosity. How did the other party know that he had come to the 48th Army? He took the microphone and put it in his ear, and said softly: "Hello Asia, alas!"

"Misha!" Asia in the receiver said excitedly: "You have transferred your job, why don't you notify me in time?"

Asia's words made Sokov a little embarrassed. He was busy thinking about how to strengthen defense and study the offensive route in the past two days, and really forgot about this. When he heard Asia ask for guilt, he could only apologize: "Sorry, Asia, I just took over the new army and I am busy with work. I forgot about calling you all. You won't be angry with me, right?"

"No, no, how could I be angry with you for such a small thing?" Asia said rationally: "But if you don't have an example, if you have similar things in the future, remember to notify me as soon as possible."

"No problem, no problem." Sokov replied readily: "If anything like this, I will definitely notify you as soon as possible. By the way, how did you know that I was transferred to the 48th Army?"

Sokov knew very well that even Zhukov had only known about being transferred to the 48th Army before coming here, and how did Asia, who was thousands of miles away, know about it? Could it be that she had the suspense she arranged by her side?

"Didn't you call the Weapons and Equipment Department today?" Asia said with a smile: "One of the operators accidentally revealed it to me when they came to my place for medical treatment. I called you with a try-and-see attitude, but I didn't expect it to be connected."

Oh, so that's the case. Asia's explanation reminded Sokov of his identity as he did when he was calling Yakov. He did show his identity to the switchboard operator. It was because of this that Asia realized that he had been transferred to the new army.

Sokov's mind flashed. The operator didn't know where Yakov was transferred, but Asia should know. After all, Yakov knew about his relationship with Asia, and he would definitely mention his future where he would go intentionally or unintentionally. Thinking of this, he asked tentatively: "Asia, I called the Weapons and Equipment Department to look for Yasha today, and the operator told me that Yasha had been transferred. Do you know where Yasha was transferred?"

"Misha, I only knew about Yasha's transfer. "Asia said: "I just returned home last night when I received a call from Yasha. He said he had been transferred from the Weapons and Equipment Department. If you call home again, let me tell you."

When Sokov heard this, he had a chance and asked again: "Have he said, where did he transfer?"

"Say it." Asia said: "He said he is now in the General Staff, serving as deputy to General Szegemenko, Minister of Operations."

"What, he has mobilized the General Staff?" Sokov was shocked to learn that Yakov had been transferred to the General Staff: "Is this news reliable?"

"I don't know if it's reliable," Asia said, "but Yasha said that to me on the phone."

"Oh, I really didn't expect that he was transferred to the General Staff." Sokov remembered that Szetemenko had extended an olive branch to him, but he refused without hesitation. Now the other party asked Yakov to take over the position he promised to him. Although it sounds nice to work in the General Staff, he does not have much real power. In the past, he could still get all kinds of weapons in the Weapons and Equipment Department, but now he is powerless. Sokov said in annoyance: "In this case, even if I want to get weapons, I'm afraid there is no way."

"Misha, don't worry." Asia heard the frustration in Sokov's tone and comforted him, "The person who took over Yasha's position is said to have just returned from the front line. I will see if I can get some latest weapons and equipment for your troops through him."

Although Sokov felt that the chance of success of Asia was not high, under the current circumstances, he could only treat it as a living person: "Okay, Asia, then please, if you have any news, call me immediately."

"Don't worry, Misha." Asia said on the other end of the phone: "If there is any latest news, I will call you to notify you as soon as possible."

At the same time, an urgent military meeting held by the Supreme Command is being held.

In addition to Stalin, Rokosovsky, there were also commanders of several important fronts such as Zhukov, Vasilevsky, Konev, Baglamyan, Meletskov, as well as Chief of General Staff Antonov, Operations Minister Szetemenko and others.

After introducing his combat plan to the people present, Rokosovsky said in a steady tone: "Based on the intelligence from the reconnaissance, it is completely in line with our speculation. First, the enemy ruled out the possibility of our attack in this direction, so the defense of the enemy in this area is not as strong as other areas; secondly, not only people can pass through the swamp area, but also if it is paved with wood, even heavy weapons can pass through. Because of this, I propose to use the four right wing armies of our front army, the 3rd, 48th, 65th and 28th armies to carry out the main attack on Bobruisk."

After hearing this, Stalin looked up at Rokosovsky and said with a smile: "What, Comrade Rokosovsky, you and Zhukov want to drag our troops into the swamp?"

Rokosovsky grinned and said, "This road is indeed difficult to walk, Comrade Stalin. But there is a possibility of success."

After saying this, Rokosovsky couldn't help but feel a little panicked when he saw Stalin smiling but didn't say anything, but he still said calmly: "We have considered all the issues that should be considered, Comrade Stalin."

This time Stalin finally spoke: "But why do I feel that you don't think about everything you should consider." As he said that, he raised his chin to the far door: "You go to the room outside and consider your combat plan, Comrade Rokosovsky."

Rokosovsky didn't expect that he would be kicked out by Stalin at the meeting, so he had to pack up the battle map on the table and leave in a bad mood.

After Rokosovsky left the room, Stalin slowly said: "Next, let's listen to Comrade Vasilevsky's opinions."

Hearing Stalin called his name, Huasilevsky did not dare to neglect, so he quickly got up and walked towards the map hanging on the wall. Stalin continued: "As we all know, under the command of Comrade Huasilevsky, the battle to liberate Crimea was very successful. After that, Comrade Huasilevsky and Comrade Zhukov jointly formulated the plan for the entire summer battle." At this point, Stalin stopped and turned to look at Huasilevsky standing in front of the map.

Seeing Stalin's eyes turned to him, Huasilevsky hurriedly said, "Comrade Stalin, when formulating the summer battle plan, we first considered the opinions of the commanders of the various military forces attending this meeting.

What we are going to carry out this summer battle in 1944, which is to carry out a series of large-scale operations in this vast area from the Baltic coast to the Korpathians. The plan for this summer battle will be carried out in this order:

The first attack was confirmed to be the first move in early June, followed by the Karelia Isthmus front, with the direction of attack being Vyborg. The purpose of this battle was to completely defeat the Finnish army and thus force the country to withdraw from the war."

When Stalin heard this, he turned to Meletskov: "I wish you success, Meletskov."

Hearing Stalin say this, Meletskov, the former chief of staff, had a smile on his face and said honestly: "Thank you, Comrade Stalin!"

After the exchange between Huasilevsky and others of Stalin and Meletskov ended, he continued: "After this, the General Staff suggested that the proactive direction be chosen in Belarus, because this direction has many special advantages. Comrade Stalin.

First of all, the distance between Belarus and Berlin is the shortest.

Secondly, when fighting in Belarus, we can get support from the Belarusian guerrillas.

As you know, Comrade Stalin. There are 270,000 guerrillas running in Belarus.

Third, when we liberate Belarus and our troops arrive at Polish territory, the friendly Polish people will be there to greet us. They have fought a arduous struggle with the Faxi Temple occupation forces for five years.

All of this shows the correctness of our choice.

The troops participating in this battle will be: General Chernyakhovsky's Third Front Army, and General Rokosovsky's First Front Army."

"Now I suggest," Stalin interrupted Vasilevsky again, and after everyone focused their eyes on him, he said slowly: "I named this battle 'Bagragion' to commemorate our predecessor, the commander who glorified our Russian army in 1812."

He turned his head to Wasielevsky again: "Comrade Wasielevsky, please continue."

"After the operation 'Baglation' began, when the German Command realized that our army was going to be here - Belarus, and would fight them a decisive battle, and when the reserve force was transferred from the south, Marshal Konev's Ukrainian First Front took the opportunity to attack Lviv."

Speaking of this, Huasilevsky deliberately paused for a moment to observe Konev's expression. Seeing the new commander of the First Front Army of Ukraine nodded slightly, he continued to say: "In the end, due to these powerful offensives launched by our army, the enemy will inevitably suffer heavy defeat. At that time, we can turn to the Balkan attack and point to Romania, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia and Hungary."

After Stalin waited for Vasilevsky to finish his speech, he slowly turned around and looked at Zhukov, who was sitting on his lower left hand: "Do you have anything to add, Comrade Zhukov?"

Zhukov, who remained silent throughout the meeting, heard Stalin ask about his opinion and said slowly: "Comrade Stalin, I have served in the Belarusian Military Region for a long time before the war, and I am very familiar with the situation in the combat areas. In these swamps and forest areas, it is impossible to use a large number of tanks to fight, so I suggest," said he stood up and straightened his back and continued, "Only a few tank troops are used as breakthrough forces, and the four tank armies of the right wing of the Ukrainian First Front Army, the first, the third and fourth tank armies in the right wing of the Ukrainian First Front Army were left in place and will not be used for the time being.

In this way, we can first confuse the enemy. After all, the German commanders knew the station of our tank army through their scouts. They would mistakenly believe that our main attack direction was in Ukraine rather than in Belarus.

Secondly, these tank army staying at the original garrison will be a powerful reserve force for our second phase of the attack.

The third point can also provide reliable guarantees for the left wing of General Rokosovsky's offensive troops."

After listening to Zhukov's opinion patiently, Stalin nodded slightly, and said with a smile on his face: "I agree."

After Zhukov sat down, Stalin said, "Call Rokosovsky in."

Soon, Rokosovsky, holding the map, walked in from outside the door and came to the middle of the conference room with firm steps.

Stalin stood up, put his hands behind his back, and asked with a smile: "Comrade Rokosovsky, have you considered clearly where your main attack direction should be placed?" Before Rokosovsky could speak, he asked and answered himself, "Is it still going through the swamp area?"

"Yes, Comrade Stalin." Rokosovsky replied affirmatively: "The main attack direction is from my right wing and rushed directly to Bobruisk. I am sure it is correct to choose this direction, Comrade Stalin."

Stalin smiled, and he circled around Rokosovsky for half a circle, then said, "Since the front line commander insisted on his opinion, it shows that he was indeed thoughtful about the offensive plan." He quickly walked towards his desk and said, "Give me the map, Comrade Rokosovsky."

After Rokosovsky and others sat down, they carefully placed the map in front of him. Starling picked up the pencil on the table and wrote: "Agree! Stalin."

When Rokosovsky's combat plan was approved by Stalin, Sokov received a call from Asia from the Weapons and Equipment Department: "Misha, tell you good news. The officer who took over Yakov's position is your former partner-Colin Belkin."

"What, is Colonel Belkin?" Sokov couldn't help but feel excited after hearing this long-lost name, "Asia, are you sure you didn't recognize the wrong person?"
Chapter completed!