Chapter 2910 We Are All Worthy of the Oath We Made Under the Red Flag

This military train, which arrived in the suburbs of Berlin at the last moment before the victory of the Great Patriotic War, was specially delivered with not only the powerful and mysterious new self-propelled artillery.

Considering the damage and replenishment needs on the front line, Shashmulin also brought "local specialties" from Leningrad to Malashenko, the first batch of officially mass-produced IS7 heavy tanks newly built by the Kirov Factory, a total of 18 vehicles.

Because Malashenko had previously received a batch of officially mass-produced IS7s, he knew how powerful and easy to use this thing was, and naturally "showed his joy" when he learned that there was another new car delivered.

In recent days, some IS7s have indeed been damaged in battles, from the Zelo Heights all the way to the outskirts of Berlin, and then from the outskirts of Berlin all the way to the front of the current Reichstag. Although it is powerful, it is by no means invincible. The number of IS7s that have been damaged in battles and have serious faults and need to be returned to the factory for overhaul has already reached double digits.

Although the final battle does not require the leader division to go all out, tomorrow's battle to capture the Capitol is nothing more than stepping on a dying rat.

But considering the reality that Comrade Lao Zhu has told me that after the Battle of Berlin, there is still a certain rigid demand for large equipment.

Then Malashenko will naturally "accept all who come", and the more main equipment delivered, the better.

"Okay, with these new cars, we can just make up for those crews that are temporarily without cars and replenish the missing equipment. Your support is very timely, Comrade Shashmulin."

Malashenko praised him generously, and Shashmulin, who had just been in the position of chief engineer for a short time, was very happy and happy.

However, facing Malashenko's sudden invitation, Shashmulin was a little embarrassed.

"There's something I almost forgot to tell you. Although it's a bit too early to draw a definite conclusion now, we'll probably be having a celebration banquet tomorrow. You should understand that this war, this last battle, is about to end."

"So you might as well stay and participate in the follow-up activities, not just the celebration banquet."

"I bet that the next activities in Berlin will definitely make you very excited, especially as you are the chief designer of IS7 and Project 261. Such a moment is just right for you to witness it with your own eyes."

"To be honest, such an opportunity may only come once in your life. I think if you refuse, you will probably regret it and spend a lot of time daydreaming about "if" from time to time."

Knowing the truth of "don't ask what you shouldn't ask yourself", Shashmurin is even more cautious when talking to people like Malashenko who have access to a large number of high-level military secrets. Just listen and enjoy it, don't ask so many whys and what's going on.

I know that according to Malashenko's personality, he has probably reached his limit if he has said the same thing to other generals.

So how should he answer? Shashmurin, who was embarrassed but thinking seriously, gave his answer with a little regret after waiting for a while.

"I'm afraid it won't work, Comrade General."

"I understand your good intentions and thank you very much. In fact, I really want to stay and witness the moment of victory of the great motherland with my own eyes."

"But you also know that Leningrad has been undergoing intensive reconstruction since its liberation last year, and the Kirov Factory has become a mess during the Nazi blockade and siege."

"On the one hand, we have to organize reconstruction, renovate and expand new factory buildings, and add production lines; on the other hand, we have to coordinate production, complete the production tasks assigned by superiors with quality and quantity, and deliver enough powerful equipment to the soldiers on the front line. Most of these are related For new equipment that is complex, takes longer to make, and has upgraded processes and methods. "

"The factory is still waiting for me to go back. Production and expansion cannot be left without people for too long."

"It's just that this trip to the front line to meet you in person was made during Comrade Kotin's visit to the Kirov Factory to inspect and guide the work. Now the factory is all dependent on Comrade Kotin, but he can't stay in Leningrad for too long. He also has a lot of production tasks waiting for him to go back and lead the team."

"Well, that's it."

As they walked and talked, they had left the 261 engineering vehicle and came to the platform of the station to accompany each other.

Turning his head to look at the new IS7 heavy tanks in a row on the military train next to him being unloaded, and then turning his head to look at the ones that had already arrived at the cargo yard. Just like a big star, they were surrounded by a group of curious and laughing leaders and division officers and soldiers, and talked about it.

Even one of his right-hand men, the brigade commander Comrade Colonel Kurbalov, was like this.

Malashenko, who vaguely felt that he could see the jaws of the "British devils and American beasts" drop to the ground, couldn't help but sigh.

Sighing that it would be a pity if the chief designer didn't see such a wonderful scene with his own eyes.

"Well, why don't you go back and do your thing first."

"I'll blow the wind to the leader and see if I can write you on the guest list and arrange for you to come. You should also try hard when you go back and express your willingness to participate in related activities to your superiors."

"Maybe, after this round, you can return to Berlin soon?"

"Ah this"

Shashmulin had never thought that this could be done this way, but he thought about it carefully according to what Malashenko said.

Well, it seems that it is not impossible, hey? At least it has room for operation and a high probability of success, right?

"Okay, don't hesitate, I'll make the decision for you, and this is it."

Seeing that Shashmulin obviously had that intention and the desire to participate, Malashenko, who acted on his own, "forced intervention" for a while, openly said "I'll take care of this matter".

With Malashenko's good intentions, Shashmulin would be embarrassed to refuse.

When the general toasts you, you empty your glass, and when the general picks up food, you turn the table. People who can reach the position of chief designer are not stupid enough to be so stupid. Knowing that Malashenko is really doing this for their own good, they naturally know how to answer.

"I understand, Comrade General. Regardless of whether this can be accomplished or not, thank you in advance. I also look forward to seeing you again in Berlin after the Red Army's victory."

"Haha, okay, it's a deal. We are still fighting now, and the fighting on the front is tense, so I won't prepare a banquet to welcome you."

"To be honest, I also had dry bread and water for dinner today. But then again, now that I think about it, every bite of food I eat now is much better than when I was so hungry in Leningrad that I wanted to eat dirt. Isn't this a kind of improvement and victory?"

Malachenko had fought in Leningrad in the past, and Shashmurin is still fighting in Leningrad now.

An invisible bond closely connects the two of them, and they resonate with each other and can fully empathize with each other.

Shashmurin, who is also quite emotional about everything that has been experienced so far in this great Patriotic War, can't help but look up at the same starry sky and sigh.

"There will be bread, there will be milk, there will be everything."

"So, we did it, Comrade General. You, me, and all the comrades who have fought side by side and fought till now, we are all worthy of the oath under the red flag."