A. Chiang Kai-shek has informed us that all New Fourth Army and Eighth Route Army units in Central China and Shandong are to be withdrawn to North China no later than November 10. Recent reliable intelligence indicates that Chiang has ordered Tang Enbo to lead nine divisions and Li Pinxian three divisions into Henan and Anhui, with the intention of launching an offensive against you upon expiration of the deadline. Offensive preparations are also likely to be underway on the southern Anhui and central Hubei fronts.  B. You should immediately begin intensifying preparations on all military and political fronts: replenish personnel, conduct rigorous retraining, raise funds, accelerate the establishment and consolidation of base areas, strengthen united-front work among friendly forces, reinforce political work within your troops, and formulate plans to repel Chiang Kai-shek’s grave impending offensive. It is of paramount importance to proactively disseminate to the local population a clear understanding of how anti-communism constitutes a heinous crime.