"Comrade Stalin! Just got the news that the building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was occupied by the Germans a few minutes ago, and now there are Germans cheering them everywhere … "Before the officer came to report, he saw Stalin fall down and there was a cry for help around him.
Chapter 119 1199 Last command
When Stalin woke up again, it was the next morning. After last night’s chaos, the muzzle of the German army was only a little more than 1 kilometer away from the outer wall of the Moscow Kremlin.
Because of the capture of several nearby buildings, the German army did not stop attacking at night as usual, but moved uncharacteristically. Special forces carried out targeted assaults on several important and solid buildings around, and Soviet soldiers lost control of those important buildings without any decent resistance.
At present, the only thing that can stop the German army from advancing is the Soviet National Library, where the Soviet defenders have deployed a whole regiment. The truly elite ammunition is still sufficient and has a high fighting spirit. Although this regiment is still pieced together by two original main regiments, the Soviet Union is a far cry from his dozens of troops.
This regiment has several anti-tank guns deployed on the two wings of the street, and there are two Stalin tanks to protect these anti-tank guns. There are also many more machine guns. It is considered that there are few complete weapons and ammunition in Moscow and there is no shortage of troops.
In Lebanon, the Germans launched an attack on the library. Because it was routine, the general exploration institute did not launch a storming battle regardless of losses. For a whole three minutes, the Germans were finally defeated by the Soviet Red Army and the two defense lines were temporarily stabilized.
"Comrade Stalin! I must solemnly tell you that the Germans have already attacked our army position near the Soviet National Library today … "zaitsev was like a haggard guard in front of Stalin’s bed. Obviously, when Stalin was in a coma, the guard captain never left Stalin’s side.
He didn’t sleep a night because all kinds of fighting situations were directly reported here. After all, this place is closer to the front line than the zhukov headquarters. Obviously, the situation is not as optimistic. German soldiers are getting closer and closer to their place. If they want to climb out of the bunker, they can hear the dense machine gun shooting outside the collapsed palace wall of the Kremlin.
Although zaitsev fantasized about what his last day was like several times, he still didn’t guess that he could be so down and out. Since the sacrifice of vatutin’s position, he has seen Stalin reply to a thick list of officers killed every day. Some of these people have been injured for a long time and died until recently, while others have died with the command of the last batch of troops.
With the Soviet defense line being more and more compressed by the Germans, the number of officers killed has soared after the reserve forces were finally exhausted. Many people know that they can retreat and choose the road of reverse charge or die in the cold trenches. Not everyone has a good choice. Follow Stalin to the end. These officers have no choice but to surrender gracefully.
"Comrade zaitsev … General konev came, and he hoped that the retractable defense line Savilov’s train truth newspaper would establish a new defense line …" Looking at lying in bed, Stalin just opened his eyes and asked the officer to turn his attention to zaitsev. It is more unrealistic to expect Stalin to reach tactical orders than to ask him to play strategy. It is more in line with normal people’s reaction to ask sober zaitsev.
"Let him retreat along Tver Street! There’s not left to defend! Ordered him to deploy a regiment … No, 11 soldiers reinforced the national library defense line! If it is broken again, we can use the outer wall of the Kremlin as a line of defense! " Zaitsev looked pale and weak, and Stalin quickly confessed quickly, and then waved the officer back.
Then he looked at Stalin and tried to struggle to do it. Stalin put his hand on the other arm, and finally he was considerate of Stalin and put a soft pillow on it before he straightened up beside the bed and waited for Stalin’s order.
"I’m hungry, Comrade zaitsev … ordered the kitchen to prepare food." Stalin didn’t seem to hear the news that the Germans had reached the National Library. It seemed that the war outside had been with him. He ordered zaitsev in a generally calm tone. "How long have I been in a coma?" Before I opened my eyes, I seemed to have struggled in the dark for a century … "
"good! Great leader Comrade Stalin! " Zaitsev nodded, then went to the door and called the waiter to wake Stalin up and order him to eat.
Stalin relied on a soft pillow and waited for zaitsev to turn around and walk to his bedside before continuing to ask about the fighting outside. "The Germans have already hit the National Library? I have been there and remember the whole row of shelves inside … It’s a pity … Knowledge is a treasure of human beings, and it shouldn’t be affected by war waves. If we rebuild there, many treasures may be lost, which is a pity for the loss of human culture. "
His words made zaitsev laugh and cry. Now the whole Moscow city is at war. Every building seems to have left a war mark, not to mention a small library. Even the Kremlin, the symbol of the whole Soviet Union, can now see its original appearance from photos.
Soon zaitsev will have a rest. Because Stalin’s lunch has been delivered, he slowly cuts beef and vegetables at his desk with a knife and fork. One fried egg looks very delicate. Because his mouth is blocked, zaitsev has to help Stalin to mobilize his defense forces and give up some positions.
Unexpectedly, Stalin raised his hand to signal zaitsev to reach these orders. He was very interested in eating and listening to his own hands. Finally, he gave a heartfelt compliment in the gap between eating. "Comrade zaitsev, you are very talented in command! You can even command an army! "
After he praised zaitsev, he made the other side make a big blush, and then he fantasized that "I was defeated and completely lost everything here … I really want to meet the German head of state who let me get here today."
At this point, Stalin looked at zaitsev and asked him curiously, "Do you think he will come if I send him a newspaper and invite him to have dinner here?"
Will the head of the Third Reich, arcado, come to the ruins of Moscow to have dinner in the enemy camp? Zaitsev thought that the other side might not do such a stupid thing. If it had shown its tolerance or kingliness, the Fuehrer would have done such a crazy thing. Presumably, the other side would not have led Germany to such a brilliant victory today.
So zaitsev shook his head regretfully and replied to Stalin, "I don’t think he will come here to have dinner with you. Germans are afraid of death, and their heads of state must be no exception."
"Ha ha ha ….." Stalin laughed heartily, and after eating a lot of food, the Soviet leader now regained some vigor. He pointed to zaitsev and said with great interest, "You can really coax me … the German head of state is a coward. Haha, it’s really possible that we are all cowards strictly speaking, right?"
Knowing that zaitsev couldn’t get the answer, Stalin didn’t intend to listen to zaitsev’s answer. He put the fork in his hand and then gently pushed the plate outward, took the glass and drank a little water. Suddenly, he suddenly fell lonely. Although he had just kept a relaxed and comfortable state, he didn’t talk about jokes for a year, but this doesn’t mean that he is deeply sad at this moment.
"zaitsev … thank you for accompanying me to the end." Stalin looked at the leftovers in the dish and leaned back on his chair. He looked at zaitsev across the table and stood there. He didn’t call Comrade this title but called each other’s names directly.
Before Zaitsev could speak, he continued to stare at the trace of Lenin’s portrait hanging on the wall and said, "I must give an explanation to the Soviet people, and I must also give an explanation to my mentor … So I was selfish and asked you to accompany me. I talked to my personal doctor a few days ago and told him a lot about ending my life. He is a very good doctor and gave me a lot of pertinent advice …"
"Comrade Stalin …" zaitsev got up and tried to persuade Stalin to give up this terrible idea, but the other party held out his arm to stop him from continuing to talk. He kept his bow in the half-way position.
Stalin, the supreme leader of the Soviet Union, made the last order to you, Comrade zaitsev. Stalin looked at zaitsev in horror and said the last order of his life word by word. Please hold your ground to the last soldier and properly arrange my body, burn it and bury it. Anyway, don’t let the Germans get or benefit my body. Can you do it?
Chapter 1199 12 Decent exit
Zaitsev had a presentiment of Stalin’s remarks, but when he really heard the other side say these words, he finally showed a face of collapse to "Comrade Stalin! I can defend you to the last second! Please don’t give up easily! We still have loyal soldiers. You can’t abandon them and leave alone. "
For zaitsev personally, this is so haggard that Stalin is different from his elders. He loves this great Soviet leader as if he loved his father, and many people seem to have three points of coldness. Stalin is as kind and inclusive as his father to his confidant zaitsev.
The two men worked together for seven years. After graduating from the first batch of Wolf Knight College soldiers in 1932, zaitsev came to Stalin as a commander. Although there were only a few cold soldiers left now, he still felt that hundreds of soldiers in his hand could protect Stalin from danger at all times.
Therefore, he has never shown a desperate expression, and he has been waiting for Stalin to change his mind and want Stalin to leave Moscow. zaitsev feels that he has the ability to take this man like his elders away from this dangerous place at any time.
"child! Don’t force it, don’t force it … It’s like a huge cage, and we can’t escape, "Stalin said sadly." Finding a safe place to bury my body is my last wish. I hope you can help me finish it …? "
With tears in his eyes, zaitsev seemed to have done his best to move his neck and nodded his head. At this time, he could not say a complete sentence, and he was able to hold Stalin’s palm in the hope that the other party would suddenly change his mind
Zaitsev Stalin grabbed his desk and said to the other side, "I’m Stalin. Help me get the Yugoslav capital headquarters to find Marshal zhukov. I have something to say to him."
Soon, the words were connected. This special line was specially laid in the subway tunnel, and the danger was not accidentally cut off by shells. It was also considered that the defense line was reduced. After several headquarters were close to the subway tunnel, they gained a benefit in disguise. The German army in zhukov was shelling there, and the shells exploded faintly.
"I am Stalin!" Holding the receiver, Stalin revived his spirit. His words were a little slow with a hint of majesty of a long-term resident. "Comrade zhukov, I order you to automatically take over the command of the Moscow city defense in 12 hours. Do you understand?"
Zhukov didn’t expect Stalin to give him such a meaningful command just after he woke up. He knew what this command stood for, and he felt that the receiver in his hand was heavy in an instant.
He didn’t answer Stalin immediately, but kept silent with his mouth closed. There didn’t seem to be eager to hear the answer. He also waited silently for zhukov to answer. After a long time, zhukov finally spoke. "Comrade Stalin … if you allow me, I will return to the Kremlin now … I want to say a few words to you face to face …"
"I don’t know what you mean. Comrade zhukov has proved everything. You have lived up to my letter to you and returned your loyalty to me." Stalin gave a wry smile and zhukov said over there, "Don’t persuade me any more. This idea has been in my mind for more than ten days, and there is nothing to change."
"There is nothing to say when we meet, Comrade zhukov. We may not be able to finish talking in three days, but I don’t have three days." Stalin sighed with emotion. "Since we can’t finish talking about these words, let’s keep all the departments."
"So comrade Stalin! You ordered me to take over the command of the Moscow Yugoslav Defense Ministry 12 hours later … Please indicate whether to continue fighting or allow the troops to make a surrender choice. "zhukov asked when he heard that Stalin did not intend to let him return to the Kremlin.
"Fight! We must fight! We are the flag of this war. If someone finally surrenders in Moscow, then this war is really over! White? " Stalin hesitated for a long time and finally answered zhukov’s question "Standing like a totem! Treat death like a man! Our death will eventually play a role, and the people in the German-occupied areas will rise up and take revenge! "
When Stalin shouted these words, he was full of enthusiasm and passion during his speech. He waved his arms loudly and firmly. Until now, he still firmly believed that someone would take over the banner of resistance from him and that the remaining Soviets could defeat Germany and restore the Soviet map.
"I am white! Comrade Stalin! " Zhukov took the words and replied to Stalin on the other side, "I will do my duty, please rest assured."
After this sentence, there was no movement over there. After two seconds, the busy tone had come to Stalin and hung up. zhukov slowly hung up the receiver and returned it to its original position. Maybe this sentence will never ring again in the future. When zhukov hung up, he was a little unwilling to remove his hand from the receiver.
Stalin’s office hung up, and Stalin called in the heads of all parties one after another, including the bunker under management, the logistics department, the commander of the nearby army, and some servants and attendants. He arranged these people one by one and informed them that the command was handed over to zhukov 12 hours later.
After meeting the last person, Stalin sat back behind his desk. He pulled from the desk drawer, where there was an exquisite iron box for holding documents and various medals and seals. Stalin took the box out of the drawer with his hands and put it in front of him, and gently covered it.
There is an exquisite revolver, several rounds of ammunition and a small bottle of poison that has been prepared for a long time. Seeing what is in the box, zaitsev held out his hand in the previous step to dissuade him. "Don’t …"
"Don’t stop me! Zaitsev! " Stalin took out a fragile glass bottle and shook his hand. The poison in the small bottle seemed to shake, and it seemed to be caused by nervousness. He always shook the small bottle and went to the bed to signal zaitsev to pick up the revolver in the box.
"child! I hope to walk peacefully. I will bite this device in a moment. I heard that the process will be a little scary. You can aim your pistol accurately so that I will have no pain. "Stalin looked up at zaitsev from the edge of his bed and ordered.
With tears in his eyes, zaitsev nodded, then tried to suppress his heart pain, wiped his face with tears in his hands, and he knew that everything had changed. He did what Stalin hoped he would do when he had time.
"bang!" In the frightened eyes of more than a dozen senior officers outside the door, Stalin’s office locked the door, which made people desperate to collapse. When the gun was fired, Stalin bit the poison in his mouth and was killed by his captain.
This absolute ruler who once said everything in the Soviet Union left this world. He once launched the Sufen War and the Subo War, which expanded the Soviet map to the limit, but he also experienced the biggest fiasco in the Soviet Union or human history and lost his country in this fiasco.
"Crunch" As the hinge rusted, zaitsev’s expression pushed the door of Stalin’s office and whispered a terrible fact to the good crowd who didn’t know it before. "The leader left us."
Some people cry lightly, some people look around at a loss, and more people bow their heads and dare not look up at the swinging door. zaitsev mechanical mouth shouted two guards "Guards! Come with me. We can’t let the leader’s body be found by the Germans. "
The two soldiers have the same expression on their faces. They have long been ready to live and die with Stalin. Now this matter can’t be said to be a disaster for these soldiers. More appropriately, it should be liberation. They can finally fulfill their vows and sometimes perform them with dignity.
"bell! Rinrin! " Another phone in zhukov’s office rang, and he was lying on his desk meditating. zhukov looked up and looked at Ding Rinrin’s phone. His eyes were full of entanglement and anxiety. Finally, he picked up the words, remained silent for a few seconds, and then hung back.
Then he looked at several officers around him and the chief of staff with a slightly sad voice and stated the brief "comrades … the leader has just left us" in the words just now.
No one spoke and no one cried. The Soviet soldiers in the encirclement of Moscow are still alive. They have been tortured and numb by cruel fighting. They are watching zhukov and waiting for the commander with the highest rank to reach an order.
Chapter 12 121 Combustion
Zhukov looked at his headquarters, and the officers and chief of staff were slightly lonely. He said, "Comrade Stalin ordered me to continue to command the fighting here until the last soldier died … This means that you have to follow me to die in a certain ruin in this city."
"Then you all command as usual. The nearby troops continue to hold on to the ruins and buildings. I want to reorganize a solid defense line near the Kremlin. We can’t let the Germans adopt the central breakthrough method to divide and surround our troops." He pointed to all parts of the map and slowly reached the point of continuing the battle. It was audible in the tone that he seemed to do his best to say every word as if he were shaking slightly.
……
A huge crater is surrounded by Stalin’s guards. They are holding weapons and looking at the people in front of them coldly. They continue to dig the huge crater. No one can talk, but they can vaguely hear the digger crying.
These diggers are civilians and Stalin waiters. They will die together later. Here, Stalin’s body is protected for the last time, and eventually so many bodies will be burned together, so that no one can tell which one is the real Stalin’s body.
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