Telegram to Zhu De and Others¹

(December 2, 1935)

Under the correct leadership of the Central Committee, we have smashed the third "encirclement and suppression" campaign, are vigorously expanding the Red Army, vigorously developing the Soviet areas, and preparing to welcome victory in battle.

¹ This is the main content of a telegram from Mao Zedong and Peng Dehuai to Zhu De, Zhang Guotao, Liu Bocheng, Xu Xiangqian, and Chen Changhao.