Telegram to Peng Dehuai and Ren Bishi[1]

(November 30, 1936)

If the enemy advances, resolutely annihilate them. Within the next few days, Hu’s army still has the possibility of launching attacks. If the enemy switches to a defensive posture, our entire army shall rest and train in this area for one month, encompassing the following items: political unity of the three front armies, physical recuperation, troop reorganization, institutional unification, military training, political training, training in local work, explanation of the Party’s line, explanation of the political situation and the tasks of the Red Army, and various cadre meetings.

[1] This is the main content of Mao Zedong’s telegram to Peng Dehuai and Ren Bishi.