Telegram to Zhu De, Peng Dehuai, Yang Shangkun, and Zuo Quan[1]

(December 28, 1939)

Victory in the struggle in western Shanxi depends on a correct political orientation, correct strategy and tactics, strong troops and fine generals—none of these can be dispensed with.

[1] This is the main content of a telegram sent by Mao Zedong and Wang Jiaxiang to Zhu De, Peng Dehuai, Yang Shangkun, and Zuo Quan.