In accordance with the Central Committee’s instructions of November 7 and the political stance adopted in the joint reply by Zhu, Peng, Ye, and Xiang to He Baisheng’s “Jia Telegram” (which will be transmitted to your office shortly), we have decided to conduct a defensive campaign of self-defense against the Nationalist forces’ military offensive in Central China. With regard to troop deployments, apart from a portion to be shifted by Chen and Luo, no immediate redeployments will be made from units in North China. Meanwhile, united-front work will continue in Chongqing and other relevant circles, aiming to secure a just and advantageous position on the political front and to prolong the War of Resistance for a further period—such an outcome remains within reach. ().