Telegram to Peng Dehuai
[1]
(September 19, 1947)

The three days of fighting have considerably weakened the enemy and delayed their southward advance. In particular, it has been recognized that the enemy’s morale is declining while our army’s morale has greatly increased, and we do not fear this enemy. This is highly beneficial for our army’s strike north of the Wei River to strive for victory.

[1] This is the main content of a telegram drafted by Mao Zedong for the Military Commission of the CPC Central Committee to Peng Dehuai.