Mao Zedong, Zhu De, and Wang Jiaxiang
Inquire of Ye Ting and Others About the
Circumstances of the Breakthrough

(January 13, 1941)

1. We are very happy and relieved to learn that you have led two of Fu Qiutao's¹
regiments in breaking out of encirclement. It is hoped that you will rapidly reach
southern Jiangsu.
2. How many men have broken through? How many rifles? Where are they
now? How are things with them? How many men and rifles were besieged in
Maolin? Who was the commander? Let us know as soon as possible for use in the
negotiations.

Mao Zedong, Zhu De, and Wang Jiaxiang to
Zhou Enlai and Ye Jianying About How