To Peng Dehuai, Zuo Quan, and Others[1]

(April 20, 1941)

Regardless of whether Chiang Kai-shek immediately attacks Yan’an or reinforces Yulin, it is necessary to transfer two brigades from Nie Rongzhen’s area to mobile positions in northwestern Shanxi. After the two brigades arrive, they shall mainly concentrate for consolidation and training, and engage in production.

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