Chapter 251 Return to the Far East

"Everything is for the Soviets!" Andrei answered very straightforwardly.

"Andrei, there will be a transfer of personnel soon." Ustinov said to Andrei, "The position of deputy commander of the Moscow Military District will be vacant. What do you think?"

Andropov has now successfully come to power, and in order to better grasp power, he naturally needs to place trusted people in various aspects, and the top brass of the Moscow Military District also needs a major change. As a meritorious official, Andrei will naturally be promoted. Just now, Ustinov has been discussing the personnel transfer of the army with Andropov. Some senior officials belonging to the Deborny gang will be transferred, and some KGB officers will be transferred to the army. The two just happened to talk about Andrei's stay or departure, and Andrei came.

Deputy Commander of the Moscow Military District! This is an important position! With this position, Andrei will be able to continue to rise, and after a few more years, he will be able to enter the Ministry of Defense.

Moreover, Andrei was from the Air Defense Force, and it just so happened that one of the deputy commanders of the military region was also the commander of the National Air Defense Force. This was much better than Andrei's current position as an Air Force major general commanding the Army's 4th Tank Division.

In fact, Andrei's ability to guide the information transformation of the Fourth Tank Division of the Army was not just a matter of a word from Marshal Ogarkov, because Andrei's wonderful answer during Ogarkov's speech made Ogarkov admire Andrei very much. However, Andrei's participation in the improvement of the Fourth Tank Division also required consultation with the Ministry of Defense. A special meeting was held at that time. Some people disagreed, and in the end it was Ustinov who made the final decision. Now it seems that this decision is extremely wise.

In this incident, Ogarkov did not indicate any position at all, while Andrei firmly carried out Ustinov's orders.

However, after hearing the news, Andre was surprised at first, and then shook his head firmly: "Thank you for the Marshal's trust, but with my qualifications, I am not yet able to serve as a deputy commander of the military region. If, if possible, I still want to return to the Far East Military Region, I still want to fly!"

Flying! Andrei was only in his twenties, the golden age for flying. Although entering the Moscow Military Region meant a smooth career for him, and with Andropov's relationship, Andrei would surely rise to prominence in the future, but Andrei still had a desire in his heart. If he was an eagle, he would soar into the sky! He could not give up the temptation of flying.

After hearing Andrei's answer, Ustinov and Andropov looked at each other. They obviously did not expect Andrei to make such a request. Andrei's life in the past few months was just a small episode. He still hoped to return to the Far Eastern Military Region and fight bravely for the Soviet Union!

Now, although the situation in Hokkaido is relatively stable for the time being, everyone knows that the next war may break out at any time. And people like Andre will definitely not be able to restrain their impulses and continue to drive the MiG-25 to the front line.

Is it appropriate to let Andre go back?

"Andrei, what is your analysis of our strategy in the Far East?" Ustinov asked.

Obviously, Ustinov is very indulgent towards his favorite general like Andrei. After all, Andrei played a big role in the development of the current situation in Hokkaido. Now that Andrei intends to return to the Far East Military Region, Ustinov will not forcibly stop him. He just wants to see what Andrei thinks.

"We have occupied the northern part of Hokkaido and gained access to the Pacific Ocean. However, we were a little too cautious at the time. If we had acted in one go, we would not only have taken Hokkaido, but also Honshu! Comrade Marshal, the significance of the island country to us is not just as simple as gaining an outlet to the sea. The most important thing is to deal a heavy blow to the Western world led by the United States to block our Soviet Union! We must pull out the nails that the Americans have nailed to our doorstep one by one! We must completely drive the Americans out of their garrisons on the island country! We must plant our sickle and hammer flag over the entire island country! Moreover, the island country has an advanced electronic industry. If we can obtain this electronic industry, we can make our domestic technology advance by at least five years! It is most beneficial to the reform of our army."

Now, when it comes to building an informationized army, the Soviet Union's electronic technology is lagging behind. The manufacturing of ultra-large-scale integrated circuits has always lagged behind Western countries. At the same time, the electronic technology of the island countries is developing extremely rapidly and is at the leading level in the entire Western world. Therefore, Andre has always felt that we must attack the island countries! Take down all the places in the Pacific Industrial Belt of the island countries!

Andrei's words made the ambitious Ustinov's eyes light up. This guy is a battle maniac. He thinks about fighting every day. However, this is exactly what he wants!

"General Secretary, I think Andrei can be released back and be fully responsible for military affairs in the Hokkaido region. His position will be promoted to Deputy Commander of the Far East Military Region and Commander-in-Chief of the Hokkaido region." Ustinov said.

Andrei also made contributions this time, and he will definitely be promoted. Since Andrei does not want to be the deputy commander of the Moscow Military Region, he might as well be the deputy commander of the Far East Military Region and manage the battle in the entire Hokkaido region.

At this time, although the Hokkaido region is small in area and accounts for a very low proportion of the entire Far East Military Region, it includes the ace troops of the Soviet Far East, as well as the main force of the navy. The aircraft carrier formation is under the jurisdiction of Hokkaido! Andrei will become the soul and core of the Far East Military Region!

"As for Yazov, the Central Asian Military District is short of a commander, and Yazov can be transferred to be the commander of the Central Asian Military District." Ustinov continued. Andrei obviously took Yazov's position, so he had to find a new position for Yazov. Although the position of the commander of the Central Asian Military District was not very good, he was still the top leader.

A young military district commander! Andre is the first one! Moreover, due to Andre's age, the rank of lieutenant general will be delayed. However, for a young soldier, Andre's promotion speed can be described as a rocket rise.

"How about it, Andrei, are you satisfied with your position?" Andropov asked.

"General Secretary, Marshal, I will not disappoint the Party and the country. I promise that within one year, I will cross the strait and fight my way to the island nation of Honshu!"