Steel Soviet Union

After a family reunion dinner, I played with my two sons until they went to bed one after another.

After taking time off, Malashenko came to the window sill far away from his family, opened the window, lit the cigarette in his mouth, and stared out the window at the night view of Moscow shrouded in darkness. He frowned and said: I was speechless and fell into deep thought.

Until a pair of familiar and soft hands quietly wrapped around his waist and gently hugged Malashenko in front of the window sill from behind.

"You must be having a hard time, right? Honey."

""

"call--"

Not knowing how to answer, Malashenko exhaled the smoke from his mouth for a long time, put out the almost burnt cigarette butt in the ashtray beside the window sill, and felt the warmth coming from behind. Carefully then spoke quietly.

"Did the kids sleep well?"

"Thanks to your return, the two little guys were tired from playing with daddy and slept soundly."

Gently stroking his wife's hands around his waist with his calloused hands, Malashenko could sense that traces of time and housework had quietly clung to them, and Malashenko was still filled with guilt.

After so many years of marriage, it is simply not enough time to be with my wife, share her burdens, and fulfill my responsibilities as a husband.

"Do you want me to stay here with you? Or would you like to tell your wife what's going on?"

Malashenko, who had not spoken a word, once again heard his wife's soft and caring questions. He couldn't help but turn around from facing the window, and hugged his wife who had not left half a distance away.

Subconsciously, he turned around and saw his wife's military uniform hanging on a hanger by the door.

Today, Natalia is still the popular lead singer of the song and dance troupe. She was promoted to major and her singing voice is far-reaching.

When he thought that his wife had to take care of her two children with the help of neighbors and friends while taking care of the show, Malashenko's guilt did not lessen, but only worsened, and then he spoke slowly.

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have brought such negative emotions home. I just want to leave you, mother and son, with a happy and joyful time."

"But you're the only man I love, aren't you?"

Natalia, who had never raised her head from her husband's arms, spoke softly, her words filled with satisfaction and happiness.

"Do you still remember the vows we made when we got married? My dear, I swear that I will be your wife and share your burdens with you for the rest of my life. No matter what misfortune or troubles there are, my heart will be eternal."

""

Malashenko, who could no longer control his emotions, lowered his head and once again kissed his wife deeply in his arms.

This harbor of the soul is Malashenko’s eternal home and destination. No matter what position he holds or where he lives, it will be as eternal as his wife’s loving heart.

"Remember Marshal Zhukov?"

Facing his wife who was also a soldier, Malashenko finally chose not to hold back anymore and spoke quietly as a husband.

Of course, Natalia still remembered the marshal who had solemnized the marriage between her and her husband, or the all-powerful Zhukov, who was regarded as the God of War of the Red Army. He was known to everyone in the Soviet Union, just like her husband. They are generally real heroes.

"He was the one who transferred me back to Moscow this time. He asked me to take the Leader's Army back to Moscow and join him in those speculations and do things that a soldier shouldn't do. He also took this opportunity to treat the Leader's Army as a The petition is used as a tool to erase all traces of "Stalin" in the leader's army, in order to prove something and himself. "

"He even, even went so far as to announce the revocation of the honorary title of the leader of the army at the gates of Moscow in front of all the commanders and soldiers, and also modified the victory flag. He also invited Khrushchev to inspect the army. He also wanted the leaders after this to be revoked. The army served as the Moscow garrison and became the closest unit to him, including me. "

"Oh my god, my dear, can you understand? I almost don't know him anymore, I don't know Zhukov anymore, I don't know the Marshal who once led me, my comrades, and millions of Red Army to victory."

"What's the difference between what he did and tearing apart the leader's army? After losing all the honors, what is left of the leader's army? When the enemy mocked, "This is the army that once made the Nazis tremble. , the Legion of Glory that shocked the world? "How should I answer to the soldiers, how should I give an explanation to my comrades?"

"When my old comrades ask me with blood and tears where my honor is, and why everything I have fought for has completely disappeared. How should I answer them so that I can be worthy of the responsibility on my shoulders and worthy of leading the army? Long this identity."

Malashenko, who said all the things that were stuck in his heart in one breath, never felt the slightest bit relieved.

On the contrary, he was upset because he let his wife know how difficult his current situation was, and he didn't dare to think about how his wife would face her worries alone after leaving home.

In contrast, Natalya spoke slowly again, still speaking softly.

"Then you must know what to do, right?"

""

Malashenko was startled when he heard this. The hands gently caressing the back of his lover in his arms trembled slightly, but he quickly stopped and responded firmly.

"I will do everything in my power to stop this, but at the cost of potentially losing everything I have gained in my military career so far."

"After today's contact, I understand that he will not give up. There is a high probability that he will not. But I want to prove to him that the leader's army should not be like this, let alone be reduced to a tool for others to serve their own selfish desires. !”

"Even if you break up with him because of this, you are still determined, right?"

Natalia could clearly feel that her husband was momentarily hesitant, and she knew more about the reason.

"Don't worry about me or the kids, honey."

"Your heart and actions have always been as clear as a mirror. You have always believed that the path you are taking is the right one, and you will never let down your comrades and comrades who fight side by side with you."

"You will always be my hero. Do what you think is right and do what you should do. I believe in my husband just as my husband believes in himself and as his comrades and comrades trust them forever. Comrade Commander."

"This family will never fall down as long as I am in it, never, my dear. No matter what happens, I will wait for you to come home with the children."

Malashenko, who had never been so deeply touched as now, was almost speechless. The only thing he could do was to hold his lover tightly in his arms, unable to separate for a long time against the backdrop of the Moscow night with the window still open. .