The convoy galloped until it stopped in front of a heavily guarded underground fortification. After getting out of the car, General Abanashenk was not ambiguous, but only had a simple greeting with a major general who came to greet him, and directly took Yang Zhen into this large-scale underground fortification.

As soon as he entered the control range of this fortification, Yang Zhen felt with his soldier's intuition that this should be a secret base of the Soviet Far Eastern Military District. Along the way, he saw several well-camouflaged anti-aircraft positions, the range of which could completely cover the entire sky over the fortifications.

The garrison here should be at least one regiment or more, and all of them should be regular Soviet army units, not the NKVD internal affairs units, which are customary. Even Yang Zhen saw a large number of BT-type fast tanks and BA-type armored vehicles, and all targets on their roads were within his fire range. On a secret railway line outside, although it was well camouflaged, Yang Zhen could still see that it was an armored train.

Yang Zhen knew why General Abanashenk led himself here, instead of the Far Eastern Military District Command, which was closely monitored by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Although General Abanashenk didn't ask about the reason for coming here, Yang Zhen didn't ask either.

When the group took the elevator into a deep secret conference room, all the others were driven out except for General Abanashenk, Political Commissar Ivanov, a man with the rank of major general, and Kovalev, who stayed behind to act as an interpreter. Including Xiaohuzi, who took off the handcuffed handbag in his hand, was also politely invited out.

After the others withdrew, Yang Zhen did not hesitate to open the leather bag in his hand and took out all the things that had been prepared inside. Directly handed it to Kovalev, who was sitting behind him and Abanashenk: "All the leaked information we have about you is here." ”

"This information was obtained from the German embassy in the so-called puppet Manchurian embassy, which was intended to be passed on to the Japanese Kwantung Army. We don't know exactly where it was leaked, and who exactly leaked it. The Germans had a very strict grasp of this, and our men never found out. ”

"However, I think this person should be the one who holds a high position. At least the people who manage all of your new weapons research, otherwise the average person wouldn't have gotten this information. If it is true that so many new planes and tanks are still under development, this is not something that a simple character can master. ”

After listening to Kovalev's translation, General Abanashenk took a general look at the materials handed over by Yang Zhen and talked quietly with Ivanov beside him for a while, then turned his head and said: "Comrade Yang Zhen, thank you for your help to the Soviets. This information is very important, and we will immediately send someone to Moscow to verify it. It's better to leave these things to professionals for analysis, but we're still a little worse. ”

Speaking of this, after handing over the briefcase to Ivanov, political commissar of the Military Region, he said: "Comrade Yang Zhen, on behalf of the Far Eastern Military Region, I would like to express my heartfelt congratulations to you on your great victory last autumn. Please rest assured that we will continue to do our best to help you in the future. ”

"Your injury is just right, this journey is tiring, go and rest first. We have arranged the best here, and Comrade Yang Zhen can also relax by the way. I'll talk about the rest tomorrow. Comrade Kovalev is solely responsible for all the matters you have here, and you can directly raise any needs with him. ”

Regarding General Abanashenk's attitude, knowing that these things were enough for them to digest for a while, Yang Zhen waved his hand disapprovingly and said, "Thank you, Comrade General, for your concern, you will study slowly." After flying for such a long time, I was really tired. ”

With that, Yang Zhen stood up and went out with a colonel who was called in by Ivanov by ringing the bell. The Soviet generals who left only a room left, and they didn't forget to bring the door with them when they left. There is quite a posture of waving his hand without taking away a cloud.

Looking at the back of Yang Zhen leaving, General Abanashenk did not look at the information handed over by Yang Zhen, but said to Kovalev beside him: "What is the result of your temptation along the way?" Is there any chance that the plan over there will succeed? ”

Kovalev shook his head and said: "This person is strong-willed, and it is difficult to find weaknesses. He is not greedy for money, there is no doubt about that. When he came, he specially used the fabric used in the uniforms of the captured senior officers of the Japanese army, and he only wore the same uniform as ordinary soldiers every day. And judging from his daily behavior, his life is also very poor. ”

"I've heard his guards complain to him and ask him to get some soap from the logistics department so that he can do his laundry. Otherwise, after his allowance to subsidize other comrades who were living in difficulty, the rest would not even be enough to buy soap according to his requirements for the cleanliness of clothes. ”

"Comrade General, it is hard for you to imagine that a commander with tens of thousands of troops, rich mineral resources in his jurisdiction, and even several large gold mines, is no different from ordinary soldiers in terms of food, clothing, housing and transportation. The monthly allowance is only that little more, which is only a little higher than that of ordinary soldiers. ”

"He is a non-smoker, hardly drinks, and has no habit of gambling. There is almost a world of difference from the generals of their national government as shown by our intelligence. Such a person, it is difficult for us to find his weakness in this regard. And if a person is not greedy for money, it means that it is difficult to find weaknesses in other areas. ”

"As for the female doctor sent by the NKVD, I see little chance of success. I know that they Chinese are very conservative in this regard, but they are also adults after all. It is impossible to do without a need in this regard. Just like those who studied in Moscow at the beginning, there are not a few who are looking for lovers or even living together. ”

"But you can imagine a man in his twenties who is strong and strong-blooded, and he can resist temptation in this regard. I tried him on the plane, trying to stimulate his **. But the test, Commander, was a failure, and he barely reacted at all. If this person does not have some other hobby, or has a physical problem, then his will is as strong as steel, and he will never be swayed by any external circumstances. ”

"However, this person is very good at building momentum, and he is also very good at taking advantage of changes in the international environment to strive for his own maximum interests. Our side has just finished the operation to liberate Western Ukraine and Western Belarus, and they will send people over immediately. Poland's second-hand weapons, which met their needs without violating our agreements with the Japanese, saved us from both-faced dilemmas. At this point, he is shrewd. ”

"Comrade General, there is a saying in China called looking at human nature in subtleties. That is, to observe a person from the details. From the temptation of the past few days, I feel that this person is determined and tenacious. No matter how bad the shape is, you can always find a solution to it. ”

"We should be thankful now that such a strong-willed man is steel-strong, unshaken by anything and changes in circumstances. For those who are shrewd in this firmness, Comrade General, we should be glad that we are allies, not enemies. Otherwise, I am afraid that the pressure on the Far Eastern Military District will be much greater than it is now. ”

"For such a person, it is almost impossible to control him. The best thing for us right now is to work with them. Try to strive for the Far East, to create the most favorable shape for the Soviets. Commander, you personally rushed to Moscow several times to urge Moscow to transfer captured Polish weapons and equipment to them at almost free prices, isn't that what you meant? ”

"In order to meet their needs, you even consulted with Comrade Stalin yourself, and used some of the oil that the Germans urgently needed, and exchanged a lot of weapons and almost all ammunition from them. If it weren't for the NKVD's covert constraints, these equipment should have been delivered last autumn when they were fighting hard. ”

"And it was the NKVD that did it last year that almost undone our previous efforts. Comrade commander, they are not fools, they can guess what this means. As soon as the battle was over, they were victorious, and the equipment on our side began to be delivered, and everyone knew it. ”

"Commander, think about what the consequences would be if they ran out of ammunition in the middle of the campaign? Not to mention that all our previous investments will be in vain, and the Far Eastern Military District will directly face the unimaginable pressure brought about by the continuous increase in troops of the Kwantung Army. ”

"Comrade General, judging from the information we currently have, in just over three months from the end of their last battle to yesterday, the Japanese army has added three field divisions and five flying squadrons to the Kwantung Army. There are also some heavy artillery, armored units. ”

"Judging from the current situation, the Japanese army still has a tendency to continue to expand the Kwantung Army. Judging from the information received from Tokyo, the Japanese army has decided to mobilize again and form a new batch of divisions and regiments to enter the hinterland of China to replace the original divisions. And the final location of these replaced divisions is likely to be Manchuria. ”

"That is to say, once they collapse, the pressure on these divisions will eventually fall on the head of the Far Eastern Military District. That's why I've repeatedly persuaded you to find a way to support them. They were a disciplined and well-trained army, unlike those who had come before them. It already has the ability to face the Japanese army face to face. And such an army is exactly what we urgently need to contain the Kwantung Army. Obviously, he saw this clearly, too. ”

Regarding Kovalev's analysis, General Abanashenk nodded slightly and said to Ivanov: "Comrade Kovalev's judgment is still very accurate, and I think I can report to Moscow." As for the next steps, and where our cooperation with them will go, it is up to Moscow to decide. At least we can't get the 200 American planes they want. ”

"As for the leakage of information, Comrade Ivanov, please go to Moscow and report to Stalin in person. In any case, this person must be dug up. As for the NKVD, let him step aside for the time being. The development of these new weapons is under their control, and so much leakage at once has something to do with them, even if it is not from them. You can go back and prepare for tomorrow. ”

Ivanov nodded, picked up the intelligence materials and walked out. He knew that General Abanashek would speak out first and let him go back to prepare first, so he still had something to say to the two henchmen around him. He is not a member of the army, although he is also a member of the political council of the Far Eastern Military District, and has the rank of military commissar. But there are some things, especially in the military, that cannot be intervened.

He also knew that his position and trust in the eyes of Comrade Stalin were far from being comparable to that of the general. So after General Abanashenk gave a send-off order in disguise, he did not hesitate at all, and left first with great interest.

After Ivanov walked out, Abanashenk showed a gloomy smile at the corners of his mouth at the corners of his mouth, Kavalov and the major general, who were close to him: "That Georgian has been brilliant enough for a long time, and now is the time for him to pay for what he did before." ”

He pointed at the major general and said: "Major General Grigorenko, when Comrade Ivanov goes to Moscow, you go with you." You take a copy and go directly to the General Staff to General Shaposhnikov and ask him to take you to Marshal Timoshenko, People's Commissar of Defense. ”

"When you meet them, you give them these things directly. You don't want to see anyone but the two of them. In particular, the director of the General Political Department, Melihes, must not let him know. As soon as the things are handed over, come back without further delay in Moscow. The rest, Ivanov will take care of it. ”

After explaining the formalities, Abanashenk paused for a moment, then glanced at Major General Grigorenko, whose eyes were shining, and said: "Comrade Grigorenko, you must control your mouth when you go to Moscow this time. Don't have anything that doesn't please your eyes, just open your mouth. The Far Eastern Military District is inseparable from you, and I don't want to lose a powerful arm in this eventful season. I can protect you in the Far Eastern Military District, but in Moscow it is beyond my reach. ”

"Some of the people who fell into the well have a higher rank than you or even higher than me, so you don't want to participate. If there is anything to go directly to Marshal Timoshenko and General Shaposhnikov, in Moscow the two of them are still trustworthy. In recent years, there are not many credible old superiors and old comrades-in-arms. ”

After explaining in detail, and even a little at length, Major General Grigorenko, he turned to Kovalev and said: "If you put other things aside these days, the main task will be to accompany this Chinese comrade." If there is any need and demand, in the absence of Major General Grigorenko, you come directly to me. As for the Major General Wang Xinlin from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, you try not to arrange for them to meet. ”

Speaking of this, Abanashenk smiled gloomily: "I'm afraid he doesn't have the energy to think about this Chinese comrade now, he should think about it, how should they explain to Moscow the disappearance of their senior ordnance staff officer of the Internal Affairs Troops while inspecting the work of the Blagoveshchensk Border Guards." ”

"That ordnance staff officer has access to all the NKVD's border troops, weapons and equipment, all communication codes, call frequencies, and other important information in the Far East. At this moment, they are probably too busy to take care of themselves, and they can't take care of this matter. ”