In the open space in front of the command post, Wei Ran was taking individual photos of the newly arrived soldiers with a camera, while company commander Valentin was nearby, using the former's plastic notebook to record the details one by one. with the home addresses of these soldiers.
Almost when Wei Ran pressed the shutter on the last newly added reinforcement, a young man wrapped in a Soviet cloak and carrying a Mosin Nagant sniper rifle on his shoulder The soldier came running.
"Danila! You are finally back!"
Valentin gave the soldier a bear hug before he could raise his hands to salute, and then threw his arms towards Wei. He introduced, "Victor, this is Danila, he..."
"Comrade company commander, I have more important things to do with you. Where is Comrade Political Commissar?" Danila hurriedly said He shook hands with Wei Ran, but his attention was all on Captain Valentin.
"What's wrong?"
Valentin's expression immediately became serious, and then he immediately said, "Go to the command post with me! Victor, please go to the other side of the position. Call Comrade Political Commissar over."
"Okay!" Wei Ran knew that the other party was trying to get away from him, so he decisively put away his camera and ran to the other side of the position.
However, before he could run out of the open space, the political commissar with the rank of captain came out from the corner of the trench not far away and said calmly, "Comrade reporter, I'm right here Here!"
Without waiting for Wei Ran's response, the political commissar put on his military cap again and followed company commander Valentin and the anxious-looking Danila into the command post.
Wei Ran didn’t know much about this political commissar. He didn’t seem to be a person who liked to communicate. The only thing he knew was that his name was Sergey and his home was in Moscow. .
On the other hand, the soldiers in this company said privately that the political commissar and the artist Tonya were not only classmates, but also members of the same choir. There was even a soldier from Moscow who secretly and He said that a few years ago he had seen Commissar Sergey perform on stage with artist Tonya.
However, when Wei Ran asked Tonya to verify this rumor a few days ago, the other party denied it and did not admit that such a thing happened at all.
While Wei Ran was thinking about the political commissar named Sergei, Nurse Lano had already ran over from the birch forest shrouded in morning mist.
"Victor, is Daniella back?" Nurse Lano asked Weiran nervously, "A soldier just went to the first aid station to tell me, where is he? He is injured. Are you there?"
"No, no injuries, don't worry yet."
Seeing Nurse Lano sighing in relief, Wei Ran pointed to the command post not far behind him. Said, "Danila is inside, they seem to have important things to talk about."
"Thank God"
Nurse Lano sighed and couldn't help but go to the command post. He walked a few steps in the direction, then stopped abruptly and sat on a wooden box.Rubbing her hands together, she waited for Daniela to come out.
Less than ten minutes later, Valentin walked out of the command post. When he saw Nurse Lano waiting outside, he immediately waved and said, "Nurse Lano, I was just looking for you. "
"What's wrong with Danila?" Nurse Lano asked nervously.
"Danila is fine." Valentin glanced at Wei Ran not far away, hesitated for a moment and waved, "Well, you all can come in."
Hearing this , Nurse Lano immediately stood up and rushed to the command post, throwing herself directly into the arms of the soldier Danila who had just walked out of it.
Seeing this, Captain Valentin took out a crumpled cigarette from his pocket and gave it to Wei Ran. He shook his head and joked, "Forget it, I'll give the command post to them for now."
Looking at the political commissar Sergei who was leaving in a hurry, Wei Ran declined the cigarette. After hesitating for a moment, he asked, "Valentin, what happened?"
Valentin Jing glanced at Wei Ran, then looked back at the command post behind him. He also hesitated for a while, then took Wei Ran and hid in a deserted place and explained, "Danila and another sniper have been together for a few days." Sneak into the side of the German position and look for opportunities to snipe their commander. I think I told you about this, right?" Seeing Wei Ran nod, Valentin continued, "They didn't. The sniper Pavel, who was able to complete the mission and took Danila with him, was also injured."
"So we are going to rescue another sniper?" Wei Ran thought he had guessed the answer.
Unexpectedly, Captain Valentin shook his head after a moment of silence and lowered his voice and said, "They discovered that the Germans were building a large-caliber artillery position a few kilometers behind their position. He came back this time , is requesting to send an artillery observer to act together to cover the German artillery positions.
Now the political commissar has gone to report the matter to the battalion commander, Victor, wait a moment. Take a picture of Daniela, I...I'm not sure if he can come back."
Wei Ran nodded, "Leave it to me!"
Figure it out. Knowing the cause and effect, the two of them didn't bother Daniella and Nurse Lano. Wei Ran took a hazy photo of the lovers embracing in the morning mist from a distance, while Valentin named a soldier to explain a few words, and then the young soldier ran to the white birch behind the battlefield. Forest.
In less than ten minutes, the young postman Revli, who had used a horse-drawn sledge to transport Wei Ran and others from the field hospital, ran back with the young soldier not long ago.
"Comrade Company Commander, what do you need me to do?" Postman Reverie stood up straight and asked excitedly.
"Reveli, I remember you are a local?"
"Yes!" Postman Reveli nodded, "My home is right behind the Germans, right?" "I need a guide who is familiar with the surrounding forest to bypass the German positions. This task is dangerous and even dangerous."Can..."
"I am willing to go, Comrade Company Commander. "
Postman Revry, who looked to be less than 20 years old at most, gave the answer before Captain Valentin finished speaking, "Of course, it would be best if you could give me a gun or a gun. grenade, I didn't want to get caught by the Germans. "
Valentin took off the TT33 pistol and the hard leather holster from his waist and handed it to the postman Revry, "This pistol is yours from now on. Other than that, wait. When you set out, you will also receive other weapons. "
Postman Revry excitedly took the pistol, while Valentin turned to look at the soldier who was still standing aside and said, "Danila also needs a deputy, Boris... "
"Comrade Company Commander, Danila already has a deputy. "The person who interrupted Valentin this time was the nurse Lano, who was holding Daniela in one hand.
"What did you say? "Valentin didn't react for a moment.
"I serve as Comrade Danila's deputy shooter. "
Nurse Lano said firmly, "Besides, I am still a nurse. If the injured sniper Pavel is still alive, I might be able to help him treat his wounds. "
"No! "Valentin flatly refused.
"Comrade company commander, let her act with me. "
Danila said, "I taught Rano how to shoot. I believe her. In addition, as she said, Pavel's injury does need to be treated. Of course, if he still If alive. "
"But she is just a nurse," Valentin said with a frown.
"But I am also a Red Army soldier." Nurse Lano's tone became more firm, "And I His shooting skills are not much worse than Danila's. "
"Let her go"
Daniela also squeezed Nurse Lanno's hand, "At least the tacit understanding between the two of us is far better than that old guy Pavel and I. , if we can come back alive, comrade company commander, how about you hold a simple wedding for us then? "
Valenting was startled, turned around and started to walk in the direction of the command post. At the same time, he said, "I want to discuss this matter with Comrade Political Commissar. "
"Valentin, can you also discuss my matter?
Wei Ran stopped Valentin and said, "Let me follow them. I am a reporter. In addition, I am also a veterinarian with acceptable skills. I trust Nurse Lanuo on this." You can vouch for me. ”
“Why don’t you come to join in the fun! Captain Valentin slapped Wei Ran's arm away angrily, "This is my company, and I am the one who gives the order." "
"Two bottles of vodka"
Wei Ran pulled the other person again and said almost to the ear, "Let me follow them, at least let me take pictures of Pavel. A photo, and I know some German, will definitely help them. ”
Valentin frowned, and after a long time he gently pushed Wei Ran away again and took a step forward.As he walked towards the command post, Wei Ran said, "Let Comrade Political Commissar come back and let him decide."
Silent in the thick fog, Wei Ran looked at the crowd and looked at the man named Bao Reese's warriors and postman Revri waved to the three of them to leave with him, leaving the field to Danila and Nurse Rano.
"Boris, can you find me a clean container with a lid?" Wei Ran asked the soldier Boris.
"How big do you want it to be?" Boris asked quickly. < /p>
“Yes! Wait, I’ll go find it for you right away!” After Boris finished speaking, he hesitated and said, “Comrade reporter, can you help tell Danila about my shooting skills? ..."
"Help me find a bucket." Wei Ran changed the subject before the other party finished speaking.
Boris opened his mouth, and finally turned around and ran into the fog that obscured his vision.
"Comrade reporter, is it very likely that we won't be able to come back?" Revry, who had been playing with his pistol just now, raised his head and asked.
"I don't know..." Wei Ran shook his head. He really didn't know, or in other words, he didn't know how to answer this question.
"So, can you take a photo for me?"
Reveli looked at Wei Ran's camera hanging on his chest and asked, "After I get the weapon, help me Let me take a photo. I heard from other soldiers that as long as you leave your address, you will help send the photo home."
Wei Ran was stunned when he heard this and nodded quickly. Said, "No problem, when you get the weapon, I will take a photo for you."
"Thank you! Thank you, comrade reporter!" Revry's young face immediately showed enough emotion The sunny smile that tore through this heavy weapon.