To Li Fuchun and Li Lin[1]

(May 23, 1937)

In order to thoroughly eliminate bandits within the Soviet area, ensure the implementation of all construction undertakings, and create a model special region for resisting Japan, the local armed forces of Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningxia should draw up plans for bandit suppression.

[1] This is the main content of a telegram from Mao Zedong and Zhu De to Li Fuchun, Secretary of the CPC Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningxia Provincial Committee, and Li Lin, Head of the Military Department.