To Hu Fu, Chen Yi, and for the information of Ye [Ting] and Xiang [Ying]:

No matter which unit attacks us, it is necessary to wipe it out resolutely. Only by
destroying anti-Communist forces such as these is it possible to attack the Japanese bandits. Your deployments and your resolution are absolutely correct; pay no
attention to any unreasonable criticism from the Guomindang. The great victory
of Chen's forces¹ has braced the morale of our troops and struck fear into the
hearts of those bandits. Our only concern is that Han and Leng² still have additional strength, and we must concentrate our forces and do battle with equanimity.
It is absolutely appropriate for Huang Kecheng to go southward to provide reinforcements.