To Lin Biao and Nie Rongzhen

(May 5, 1936)

Lin and Nie:

(1) Chen Cheng, at 10:00 on the 4th, issued an order by telegram for Guan and Tang to pursue fiercely toward Fotang and Yujiazui respectively, with Lü’s regiment first cutting off Yujiazui, and Yang Chengyuan’s main force advancing toward Madouguan, all pursuing fiercely day and night, in order to annihilate our army on the east bank of the river. (2) Upon receiving this telegram, move out immediately, occupy depth at Shijiawan and Fengjiayao, cover the positions, and cross the river in successive waves, in the order of the 75th Division and then the 4th Division.

Peng and Mao

1:00, 5th