To Zhou Zijian[1]

(July 7, 1943)

Hu Zongnan’s offensive deployment is already complete. You must strive to mediate in Xi’an and do your utmost to avert hostilities. Inform Biwu as well.

[1] This is the main content of Mao Zedong’s telegram to Zhou Zijian to be forwarded to Zhou Enlai and Lin Biao.