To Comrade Dong Biwu[1]

(November 28, 1940)

Hu Zongnan is mobilizing large forces and preparing to launch an attack on the Guanzhong Border Region in the coming days. During Hu’s offensive, the atmosphere in Xi’an will inevitably become extremely tense. It is imperative to instruct the personnel of the Xi’an Office to intensify their vigilance and make preparations to cope with the emergency situation.

[1] This is the main content of Mao Zedong’s telegram to Dong Biwu.