Telegram to Zhang Xueliang Concerning Zhou Enlai and Others’ Planned Arrival in Yan’an on the 16th
(December 13, 1936)

Brother Yi:
A. Telegram received. Jiaqiang and Jianying have long since gone to Division Commander Huo’s unit; await vehicle to meet them or telegraph Division Commander Huo to arrange transfer.
B. Enlai and accompanying personnel total twenty people. They plan to arrive outside Fushi city by noon on the 16th. Please dispatch an aircraft at that time to meet them, and consult with Brother Hucheng to telegraph the Cheng Regiment stationed at Fushi, requesting them to take responsibility for protection. What is your response? Awaiting reply.
Di Donglai, Yuan-Hai