To Lin Biao and Nie Rongzhen

(19 November 1935)

Lin and Nie:

(A) If the division led by Dong (division commander Chang Enduo) reaches Zhangjiawan today, then there is [a possibility] that tomorrow it will reach Heishuisi, and the division at Heishuisi and Anjiachuan may reach Zhiluo Town tomorrow. Our army should prepare to engage in battle the day after tomorrow (the 21st). On the next two days you should each set up an observation post north of Anjiachuan and north of Zhiluo Town. (B) Report your new location immediately after moving. (C) Report immediately on Lin’s reconnaissance of the terrain and your views on the operation. (D) We have moved to Chuankouzi at the western end of Zhangcunyi. Please send a staff officer with an armed squad here to receive orders.

Peng and Mao

19th day, 19:00 hours