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

(March 24, 1942)

The enemy is attacking Xiangning and Jixian with great urgency. Yan is resolutely resisting and requests our assistance. It is hoped that our forces will be ordered to provide necessary aid in a timely manner, so as to win over the Jin-Sui Army to the War of Resistance. This is of the utmost importance.

[1] This is the main content of a telegram sent by Mao Zedong, Zhu De, Wang Jiaxiang, and Ye Jianying to Peng Dehuai, Zuo Quan, and others.