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According to a recent report: After He Yingqin arrived in Jiangxi, the troops had still not moved. The so-called “bandit-suppression conference” would not be held until Sun Lianzhong also reached Jiangxi. At present, the divisions commanded by Chiang and Cai remain near Xingguo. Classified intelligence indicates that Dai Ji’s divisional headquarters is located at Tiancun, along the minor road from Xingguo toward Ganzhou, about sixty li from Xingguo; Qu Shou’nian’s brigade has shifted to the vicinity of Yudu town. The divisions under Gong and Luo are still near Ji’an city, with one brigade positioned at Shuidong. The divisions led by Mao and Xu continue to hold positions around Nanfeng, while Hu Zuyu is stationed in Yihuang, Lu Xiaocheng in Chongren, and a battalion is posted in Le’an. Tan Daoyuan’s division has withdrawn to Zhangshu, Han Deqin’s main force is concentrated in Nanchang, Hao Mengling’s division is in Xiushui and Wuning, and Guo Huazong’s division is in Wanzai. A detachment of Xu Tingyao’s forces is operating around Yiyang and Shangrao, and Ruan Zhaochang remains in Leping.

Judging from the current situation, enemy units under Zhou Zhigun are positioned in Ninghua, with their screening detachments guarding the passes. It appears they will only begin to advance slowly toward us after Sun Lianzhong’s forces arrive. In order to lure the enemy into a reckless advance while simultaneously intensifying efforts to secure two months’ worth of supplies, and to take advantage of this interval to swiftly annihilate any invading forces and alter the strategic balance, we have decided to shift our main forces eastward, commencing movement on November 11 and completing it within fifteen days.

The Third Corps shall begin moving tomorrow (November 11), deploying one division to occupy Huangpi to threaten Yihuang and raise funds, stationing another division near Baishi, north of Ganzhuwei, to monitor Nanfeng and provide cover for fundraising operations. They must utilize the existing telegraph line between Baishi and Toupi to maintain communications with the Fourth Army’s units at Toupi. The remaining forces are to be deployed around Luokou and Kuzhu, with Luokou serving as the command post. By March 6, they are required to raise more than 20,000 yuan in cash.

The Fourth Army will use Guangchang as its command center, sending one division forward to the area near Kangduwei on the Fujian border, where it will disperse within thirty li on either side of the main road—within a hundred and twenty li of Guangchang—to carry out fundraising activities. Another division will advance along the main road toward Shuinanwei and Chuanjian Pass to operate in Jianning County, selecting an appropriate location within a hundred and twenty li of Guangchang as its command post, conducting fundraising along both sides of the road within thirty li of the route. The remainder may be stationed near Guangchang or Toupi. These movements are to be completed by November 14, and fundraising work must continue until March 6, with a target of raising over 11,000 yuan in cash.

The Eleventh Army will continue to use Ningdu town as its command center, deploying the 34th Division to occupy Shicheng county seat and the 64th Division to Gutun, to conduct operations in Dayouping, Pi, Pingshan, and Huangcun. This deployment is to be completed by November 14, and fundraising efforts must be concluded by March 6, aiming to collect 10,000 yuan.

The Shicheng task force, together with additional personnel tasked with maintaining vigilance against the Third Army of Ninghua (which is short two divisions), shall move to Dajinzhu on November 13, concentrating with the Eighth Division by November 14 to launch an attack on Le’an, seizing the opportunity to destroy the enemy there and capture the town. Upon success, a portion of the force is to advance toward Niutian to raise funds, with the goal of collecting over 40,000 yuan in cash by March 6.

The Seventh and Thirty-fifth Divisions of the Western Route Army will continue to execute their original missions and, in coordination with the Red Guards, strive to eliminate local reactionary landlord militias and counter the enemy’s policy of establishing watchtowers.

The Red Guard Regiment is to set out on November 13, occupying Shimǎ and engaging in guerilla operations in Xingtian to support local work while working to eradicate nearby landlord armed forces.

Once each unit’s assigned period of operation has concluded, all forces are to assemble back at their original locations and stand by for further orders. Upon reaching their designated destinations, each unit must immediately draw up a seven-day operational plan and submit it for approval, prioritizing fundraising above all else, followed by the elimination of reactionary armed elements, the establishment of Red Guerrilla units, grain distribution, and propaganda work.

The General Headquarters, together with the Central Revolutionary Military Commission, will relocate to Huangpi on November 11.

Postscript: When assembling, each unit should bring one month’s supply of salt and seven days’ worth of rice for later use. The telegraph line from Xiaobu to Dongshao is to be dismantled, and a new line will be erected from Huangpi to Luokou. The line from Huangpi to Matian will be installed by the Corps’ Transportation Unit, while the line from Luokou to Matian will be laid by the Third Corps’ Transportation Unit. The telegraph line previously used by the Fourth Army’s units at Toupi to connect with the Third Corps’ division at Baishiwéi will continue to be utilized. Upon arrival at their destinations, all operational units are required to survey the local roads, buildings, transportation networks, rivers, bridges, and other relevant infrastructure, compile a detailed route map, and forward a copy to headquarters. 4. During the course of operations, if any enemy force advances, the unit directly facing that enemy must mount sustained resistance to impede its progress, thereby covering the concentration of the main army, and must immediately notify adjacent units. 5. Units operating in Shicheng should make every effort to procure Western medicines, particularly iodine tincture, iodine tablets, alcohol, gauze, and telephone lines. Units heading to Le’an should focus on searching for enemy documents, secret books, and cipher codes.