To Jia Tuofu[1]

(September 10, 1936)

After Ma Huailin arrives at Dingbian, it is necessary to frequently discuss with him through meetings, to win over the troops under Ma's command, to win over the Ningxia army and the masses, and to organize guerrilla units, and to conduct a detailed investigation of the military, political, economic, geographical, and other conditions in all respects in Ningxia.

[1] This is the main content of Mao Zedong's telegram to Jia Tuofu. Jia Tuofu was then serving as Secretary of the CPC Special Committee of the Three Borders.