Red Moscow - #2375 - Chapter 2374:

Chapter 2374

 The news of Sokov’s accident soon reached Afunin’s ears, and he quickly led his people to the lounge. When he entered the door, he happened to see his subordinates carrying a corpse out. He was startled at the time, thinking it was Sokov. After seeing clearly that it was a stranger, he felt a little more at ease.

Coming to Sokov, he raised his hand in salute and said apologetically: “I’m sorry, Comrade Commander, because of my negligence, your personal safety was almost endangered.”

“General Afunin,” Sokov originally planned to follow the orders of the front army headquarters and only deal with the Kwantung Army prisoners of war and island country residents in the city, but now it seems that the traitors who have helped the evildoers should also be dealt with, otherwise these people Sooner or later something will happen: “I have a task for you.”

Although Afunin didn’t know what task Sokov was going to assign to him, he still bit the bullet and said: “Please give the order, Comrade Commander.”

“After dawn tomorrow, you will send people in the city to search for people who have served for the Kwantung Army, especially those who have participated in the so-called detective team and plainclothes team. They will be your focus.” Sokov said: “By the way , and there are die-hard traitors like Wang Juntao, and we must arrest them all one by one.”

Afuning did not expect that Sokov actually issued such an order to himself. He opened his mouth and wanted to tell the other party that according to the order of the Front Army Headquarters, these people who had served for the Kwantung Army, as long as they did not do anything against the Soviet Army, If something is unfavorable, ignore it for the time being. But when he saw Sokov’s livid face, he realized that if he said such words at this moment, it would be like adding fuel to the fire, so he secretly swallowed back the words that came to his lips.

Seeing Afuning not speaking, Sokov became even more angry. He stared at the other person and said, “General Afuning, why don’t you speak? Are there too few people at your disposal? If so, why don’t you say anything?” “I will immediately transfer the troops directly under the headquarters to your command. If that is not enough, I will ask General Ye Liaoming’s 4th Guards Airborne Division to assist you.”

Hearing what Sokov said, Afuning knew in his heart that Sokov was really angry, otherwise he would not have told about the fact that Division Ye Liao and the troops directly under the headquarters came to search for the traitors in the city. He quickly straightened his body and replied loudly: “Commander, please rest assured, I have enough troops in hand to hunt down the hostile elements in the city.”

“That’s good, I’ll wait for your good news.” Since Afuning called the traitors in the city hostile elements, Sokov knew in his heart that the other party had made a choice, which was to follow his order and eradicate the city. The traitor forces.

Seeing that the expression on Sokov’s face had softened, Afnin asked tentatively: “Comrade Commander, I wonder if tonight’s dance will go on as usual?” When he said this, he obviously lacked confidence. Someone tried to go against Sokov in the lounge before, so even if the dance was canceled, it would be justified.

“Of course it will be done this way.” After Sokov expressed his attitude, he deliberately added: “You can go to dance, but I will not participate.”

　　Sokov said he would not attend the dance, which made Afunin look very ugly. Seeing this, Yakov came out in time to smooth things over: “Misha, since you’re already here, let’s go dance a few songs. If you don’t go, I don’t think General Afunin is in the mood to dance.”

“Yasha, please dance the first dance on my behalf.” Sokov knew the European tradition. The first dance at a dance is usually danced by people of high status. The person with the highest status here is himself. If he doesn’t dance, Afuning and the others really won’t be able to start dancing. But after the scene just now, Sokov no longer had any interest in the dance, so he pushed Yakov out: “I think Sonia will be very happy to dance with you.”

Yakov originally wanted to reject Sokov’s proposal, but when he heard that he could dance with Sonia, his idea suddenly took a 180-degree turn. He found that Sonia’s attitude towards him had become increasingly cold since she came to Solon. She was completely different from the Sonia who had been in Khabarovsk. He had been looking for an opportunity to ask Sonia properly, but the other party seemed to keep avoiding him. If he and Sonia really had the first dance, then he could figure things out while dancing.

“Okay, Misha.” Yakov nodded and said, “Since you said so, I will dance the first dance with Sonia.” After saying that, he extended his hand to Sonia: “Please, Sonia Ya, it’s my honor to dance the first dance with you.”

Sonia didn’t want to dance with Yakov, but since Sokov had already said so, she couldn’t do it in front of so many people, so that Yakov couldn’t get off the stage, so she could only reach out and hold Yakov’s hand. , stood up with his help and walked outside the lounge.

Yakov took Sonia for a few steps, but found that Afnin and others were still standing there, so he said to them: “Comrade commanders, what are you still standing there for? Hurry up. Go out and dance.”

Sokov took the opportunity to wave his hands to several people and said smoothly: “Let’s all go dance. I want to chat with this girl here.”

Seeing that Sokov really didn’t want to go out to dance, Afuning and others no longer forced themselves. They raised their hands in salute and turned to leave.

After everyone left, Sokov turned to Mordyukova who was still standing aside and said, “Please sit down, Mordyukova, I want to have a good chat with you.”

Since Mordyukova learned Sokov’s identity, she was stunned. She didn’t expect that the man with whom she was chatting and laughing just now was actually the highest-ranking person in Sauron City. When she heard Sokov beckoning her to sit down, she quickly said “oh” and then sat down on the sofa.

Seeing the nervous look on Mordyukova’s face, Sokov said with a smile: “Mordyukova, don’t be so nervous, we can be considered friends. I want to chat with you like friends. You have no objection.” Bar?”

 “What do you want to talk about?”

“Tell me about your boss, the lawyer Wang Juntao who was taken away by my subordinates.”

Mordyukova calmed down and began to introduce her former boss to Sokov: “Wang is a famous lawyer, but he is not a good lawyer. Every time he helps people with lawsuits, he always makes them bankrupt. If someone comes to him for a lawsuit, and if he backs out midway and wants to withdraw the lawsuit, I’m sorry, he will become the other party’s lawyer and continue to fight the lawsuit until both parties are bankrupt…”

When Mordyukova spoke, Sokov did not interrupt, but listened quietly to what the other person said. After finally waiting for her to finish speaking, he asked: “Mordyukova, I want to ask you, why do you want to work for such a person?”

Mordyukova shrugged her shoulders and said helplessly: “I can’t help it. I do this to support my family. You know, our status as Russians is very low here, and we are all engaged in the lowest-level jobs. And I work in a law firm, which is a decent job.”

After Sokov waited for Mordyukova to finish speaking, he asked: “If I kill Wang Juntao, wouldn’t you be unemployed?” After hearing this, Mordyukova smiled lightly and said: “Since you occupied Solon, wouldn’t you be unemployed?” From the beginning, I was mentally prepared for this.”

This time it was Sokov’s turn to be curious: “Oh, you have been mentally prepared for a long time.”

“Although I am also a Russian, in your eyes, I am a White Russian and your enemy.” Mordyukova said with a sad face: “After you have dealt with the queen, the next target to be eliminated is, Isn’t it a Belarusian like me?”

“No, Mordyukova, how could it be possible?” Sokov smiled and asked, “Why do you have such an idea?”

“Is not it?”

“Of course not.” Sokov said: “Your parents escaped from Russia in 1918, and it has been more than 20 years now. To us, you are no longer our enemies, but our relatives.” . Maybe one day in the future, I will take the initiative to invite you back to China.”

Sokov knew very well that the situation of Belarus in China was not good. Take the White Russians in Shanghai as an example. Most of them have little wealth and skills. Most men work as mercenaries or bodyguards, and only a few can do business; it is even more difficult for women to find employment. Nearly a quarter of young Belarusian women make a living as dancers. As for Mordyukova, who was far away in Solon, becoming an employee of a law firm was considered a legitimate career.

After Mordyukova waited for Sokov to finish speaking, she thought of his special status and asked tentatively: “Comrade General, do you have any inside information?”

“What kind of inside information I have, I’m just guessing.” Sokov looked at Mordyukova and said: “In the Patriotic War that ended not long ago, our country’s casualties reached tens of millions. Some After the war, there were only tens of millions of people left in the city that had a population of more than 100 or 200,000 before the war. If someone proposed to the Supreme Command at this time to let the Belarusians who escaped from Russia come back, they would definitely get passed.”

Mordyukova’s eyes lit up. She grabbed Sokov’s hand and asked excitedly: “Comrade General, I wonder if you are willing to propose such an initiative. If we can really return to our motherland, I will I believe everyone will remember you.”

Although Sokov knew that Belarusian exiles in China had three endings: one was to migrate to other countries; the other was to return to the Soviet Union in the 1950s; the third was to stay in China and become a minority in China – Russia. clan. However, the large-scale return of Belarus to the Soviet Union only started after Stalin’s death. It is a bit too forward to make such a suggestion at this time, and I am afraid the effect will not be very good.

However, Sokov did not want to disappoint Mordyukova, so he said tactfully: “Don’t worry, Mordyukova, I will ask someone to report the matter to the Supreme Command. But whether this matter can be successful But, I don’t know very well, so I see you clearly, don’t mention this matter to anyone until the matter becomes clear. Can you do it?”

Facing the conditions proposed by Sokov, Mordyukova thought for a long time, and finally nodded and said: “Okay, Comrade General, I promise you that you will never leak this matter to anyone, including my parents.” Inside.”

 After Sonia and Yakov danced a few songs, they no longer wanted to dance any more. But the dance music started again. Facing Yakov’s stretched out hand, she shook her head and said, “I’m sorry, Yasha, I’m a little uncomfortable and don’t want to dance anymore.”

“Ah, you are not feeling well.” Yakov quickly said with concern: “How about I send you back first.”

Since Sonia saw Sokov here, she has made up her mind to have more contact with Sokov. Now when I think of Sokov chatting with the Belarusian girl named Mordyukova in the lounge, I feel itchy in my heart. When she heard Yakov saying that he wanted to send her back, she quickly shook her head and said, “I just want to find a quiet place to sit. You can go find other girls to dance.”

Sonia wanted to wait until Yakov brought the other girls to the dance floor, then sneaked into the lounge to see what Sokov and Mordyukova were talking about. Unexpectedly, Yakov actually said proactively: “Sonia, if you want to find a quiet place to rest, I suggest you go to the lounge. Sokov is there and can chat with you.”

Hearing what Yakov said, Sonia couldn’t help feeling ecstatic. She nodded quickly and said, “Okay, Yasha, I’ll go to the lounge first.”

When Sonia walked into the lounge, she happened to see Mordyukova grabbing Sokov’s hand and talking non-stop. Seeing this scene, Sonia felt very uncomfortable. She coughed heavily several times to remind the people in the room of her arrival.

Sokov heard the coughing and turned around to see that it was Sonia coming. She quickly broke free from Mordyukova’s hand and asked Sonia: “Sonia, why don’t you dance anymore?”

“I’ve danced several songs and I’m a little tired.” Sonia said prevaricatingly: “I wanted to find a place to be quiet and quiet, and I accidentally came here.” At this point, she paused intentionally for a moment, and then asked hypocritically, ” I didn’t disturb your chat, did I?”

Sokov was not afraid of his shadow being distorted. He and Mordyukova were just chatting and did not do anything excessive, so he naturally did not feel guilty. Hearing Sonia’s question, he replied casually: “Just a casual chat. If you are interested, you can also sit down and listen to Mordyukova telling her story.”

“If that’s the case, then I’m not polite.” After Sonia sat down next to Sokov, she looked at Mordyukova and said: “Mordyukova, I also want to hear your story. ,You do not mind right?”

Faced with this sudden lightbulb, Mordyukova did not dare to express her dissatisfaction even if she felt dissatisfied, because she could not figure out what the relationship between Sokov and Sonia was. What if she made a mistake? If Sokov is unwilling to speak out for his group, then the gain outweighs the loss. So she nodded and pretended to be generous and said: “It doesn’t matter, you can listen if you want to, as long as you don’t dislike me for being too long-winded.”

 (End of this chapter)