January 11, 1941. According to reports received on the 9th from Ye Ting and Xiao Yao: “Today, the 9th, we resumed our northward advance but were once again encircled. We are now concentrating all our forces in fierce fighting with the enemy and attempting to break out in successive waves while continuing to move north. Xiang and Yuan led a portion of the troops away without notice early this morning; their destination remains unknown. For the safety of the entire army, I have decided to hold fast to the end.” In addition to instructing Ye Ting and Yao Shushi to assume responsibility for leading the entire Party and the entire army in resolutely carrying out the northward relocation mission, this is hereby notified.