Congratulatory Telegram to Sheng Shicai,
the Governor of Xinjiang¹

(April 15, 1940)

To Mr. Sheng Jinyong at Dihua for his inspection:

Your telegram of the 8th has been received. It is hoped that, as the leader both of
the army and of the people, you will consider [X][X][X][X] the magnitude of the
political task, and devise a great and enduring plan for the future. We live far away
from you but our congratulation is sincere. With respect,

Mao Zedong