To He Long, Guan Xiangying, and Others[1]

(April 9, 1941)

There is a possibility that Chiang will strengthen his forces on the northern front to attack and capture Yanchi and to attack Suide in the south. You should prepare to dispatch effective units, ready to cross the river westward for reinforcement when necessary, and for the time being remain in place awaiting orders.

[1] This is the main content of a telegram from Mao Zedong, Zhu De, Wang Jiaxiang, and Ye Jianying to He Long, Guan Xiangying, and Xu Fanting, with a copy to Peng Dehuai and Zuo Quan.