Celebrating the Victory of Annihilating the Enemy Forces[1]

(February 10, 1947)

Chen, Rao, Su, Tan:

Congratulations on your great victory in annihilating Hao’s unit and capturing the renegade Hao. The meritorious officers and soldiers shall be commended.

The Military Commission

February 10

[1] This is a telegram drafted by Mao Zedong for the Central Military Commission of the Communist Party of China, addressed to Chen Yi, Commander of the East China Field Army; Rao Shushi, Political Commissar; Su Yu, Deputy Commander; and Tan Zhenlin, Deputy Political Commissar.