To Zhou Enlai

(October 25, 1942)

During the first meeting with Chiang, was the question of my meeting with Chiang discussed? If not, please raise it during the second meeting with Chiang and ask him about the time and place for such a meeting. Li Zongren is attacking Li Xiannian very fiercely. Please have a talk with Zhang Zhizhong and demand that the offensive be halted.

[1] This is the main content of Mao Zedong's telegram to Zhou Enlai to be relayed to Lin Biao.

[2] Lin Biao arrived in Chongqing on October 7, 1942, and met with Chiang Kai-shek on October 13, accompanied by Zhang Zhizhong. On October 16, Zhou Enlai and Lin Biao met with Zhang Zhizhong, during which Lin put forward to Zhang demands including a halt to all military offensives nationwide.