• The Yangri District Office, in a letter to Mo Dehong dated Shou Nian, stated: “In order to see off the New Fourth Army of Jiangnan as it departs for northern Henan to resume the resistance and reclaim lost territory, the designated route is hereby set as the southern section of the Pinghan Railway line, following the road along the north bank of the Yangtze River at such-and-such location. In addition to reporting this to the Central Government and superior commanders, all relevant authorities are requested to issue orders accordingly for general information. At the same time, it is imperative that the troops stationed in southern Henan and eastern Hubei, as well as the local populace, be fully informed. Therefore, all are directed to comply.” However, before crossing the river, the New Fourth Army must remain on guard against the Guangxi Army to prevent any possible attack. Meanwhile, Zhou Enlai and Ye Jianying are instructed to negotiate with Chiang Kai-shek, urging him to issue an order forbidding Li Pinxian from obstructing the New Fourth Army’s northward movement in the areas of Chaohu, Wuwei, Hecheng, and Hefei. o().