Although Tang Shaohua, who transformed into Rokossovsky, was just an ordinary non-commissioned officer in the Chinese army in his previous life. However, the low level does not mean that they do not understand the strategy and tactics of the Chinese army. Therefore, when he commanded this defensive battle, he inevitably brought many characteristics of the Chinese army. For example, when he saw that the enemy's tanks broke through the outpost and rushed towards the rear positions with great vigour, he did not easily send a tank battalion as a reserve, but let the Novikov division hidden in the forest attack, and crushed the enemy's attack with artillery fire and tank assault.

He knew in his heart that in the face of the advancing German troops, he could not turn the tide of the war with his own strength and the limited strength of his troops. He could only inflict heavy losses on the enemy on local battlefields through his own efforts, and reserve as many seeds as possible for the Soviet army.

Seeing the defeated enemy disappear from his view, he immediately called the headquarters of the 326th Regiment. Unexpectedly, I heard an unfamiliar voice: "Hey, who is calling?" ”

When Rokossovsky heard this voice, he was stunned at first, and then asked loudly: "Hey, where does your regimental commander think the lieutenant colonel is?" ”

"Who are you?" The person who answered the phone did not immediately put down the phone and went to Kranov, on the contrary, he asked in a vicious voice: "The regiment commander is directing the soldiers to repair the fortifications, tell me if there is anything." ”

Although Rokossovsky's bad attitude made Rokossovsky very annoyed, he still said patiently: "I am General Rokossovsky, who are you?" ”

"I'm sorry, Comrade General, I didn't hear your voice." Hearing Rokossovsky reveal his identity, the other party's tone suddenly became respectful: "Please wait a moment, I will go and call the regiment commander." ”

After a few minutes, Kranov's voice came from the earpiece: "Hello, Comrade Commander, do you have any instructions?" ”

"You've taken the outpost back from the enemy, right?" Although Rokossovsky saw with his own eyes the fighters of the 326th regiment, during the counterattack, successfully driving out the enemy who occupied the outpost, he habitually asked. After hearing Kranov's affirmative answer, he asked with concern: "How is it, how many people are left in the position, and do you need to draw troops from the rear to replenish them?" ”

"There were 179 people left in the battalion, and the battalion commander also died. However, I have designated the commander of the second company to act as the battalion commander. Kranov replied confidently: "Comrade commander, rest assured, as long as there is still one person on the position, they will never lose it." ”

"How's the ammunition?" Rokossovsky asked without getting tired of it.

"There are still plenty of ammunition for machine guns, submachine guns, and rifles, but the anti-tank guns in the defense area of our regiment were all destroyed by enemy artillery fire during the battle."

Rokossovsky heard that when Kranov said this, his tone was particularly hesitant, so he asked bluntly: "Comrade Lieutenant Colonel, if you have any difficulties, just ask, as long as I can do it, I will definitely help you solve it." ”

Hearing this promise from Rokossovsky, Kranov hurriedly said: "Comrade commander, I don't know if you can add us a little anti-tank weapons, we don't have many grenades left." ”、

"Don't worry, Comrade Lieutenant Colonel, I will immediately arrange for people to replenish your grenades." Speaking of which, after recalling the level of shooting that the Soviet artillery had just lame, he gave up the idea of applying to Lukin for an anti-tank gun again. He knew in his heart that if there were no good gunners, no matter how many anti-tank guns were placed on the position, they would only become targets for the enemy. Thinking of this, he continued: "Anti-tank guns, maybe the superiors will not give it to us anymore." But don't worry, I'll have you another batch of anti-tank weapons. ”

"Comrade Commander, can you tell me, what kind of anti-tank weapon?" Rokossovsky's words aroused Kranov's curiosity: "I don't know when the replenishment will be in place." ”

"You'll know when you get it."

In addition to weapons such as anti-tank guns, anti-tank rifles, and anti-tank grenades, Rokossovsky is most optimistic about the ****** known as the "**************". However, this kind of thing was certainly not readily available in the warehouse, so as soon as he finished the call with Kranov, he called the acting division commander.

As soon as he heard the voice of Major Podo Prigora, Rokossovsky asked bluntly: "Comrade Acting Division Commander, how is your situation there?" ”

"It's quiet, Comrade Commander. Not a single German was seen. Major Pudo Prigola said lightly: "Do you have any instructions?" ”

"Comrade Major, although you have found no sign of the Germans there, you should not take it lightly, because their most common tactic is to attack the flanks head-on and make a detour to surround our troops." Rokossovsky repeatedly stressed to him: "If the enemy breaks through from you, we will be cut off from Shepetovka, and then we will run out of ammunition and food." ”

"Don't worry, Comrade General." Major Puerto Prigora swore solemnly: "As long as I am here, I will never let a German pass." After a pause, he continued, "You called me, do you have any instructions?" ”

"The anti-tank guns that were equipped for Lieutenant Colonel Kranov last night were lost in today's battle." Rokossovsky quickened his pace and said: "I intend for you to replenish them with a batch of anti-tank weapons." ”

After hearing this, Major Pudo Prigora said with a little embarrassment: "Comrade General, it's not easy to do. We just received so many anti-tank guns from the warehouse yesterday, and it turned out that in less than a day, we lost them all. If I applied again, I was afraid that I would be rejected outright by Colonel Marankin. ”

"If I want to replenish the anti-tank guns, I will call Colonel Marankin directly." Rokossovsky waited for him to finish speaking, and then said: "Since your regiment does not have any combat missions for the time being, then I would like to ask you to make a batch of ****** for the 326th regiment." ”

“******？” After hearing this, Major Pudo Prigola asked with some surprise: "Is this thing good at fighting tanks?" ”

"It's good, it's very good!" Rokossovsky hurriedly said: "****** is simple to make, powerful, and a sharp weapon for fighting tanks, so you try to make as many batches as possible, in addition to supporting friendly forces, you can also keep some of them." ”

Hearing Rokossovsky's tactful mention of the strengthening of the defense, Major Podoprigora said with some impatience: "Comrade General, you are too worried, the enemy will not come from us. As soon as they come, discipline them without leaving a piece of armor. (To be continued.) )