To Lin Biao, Deng Zihui and Others[1]
(August 5, 1949)

We consider that the temporary institution proposed by Cheng Qian is necessary and should be agreed to. Please have the reply telegram from Mao and Zhu to Cheng Qian forwarded to him immediately by Lin and Deng, and Lin and Deng should also send a telegram, based on the intent of the reply from Mao and Zhu, to encourage Cheng Qian.

[1] This is the main content of a telegram drafted by Mao Zedong for the Central Military Commission of the CPC Central Committee to Lin Biao, Deng Zihui, Xiao Ke and Zhao Erlu, and to be relayed to Xiao Jinguang and Wang Shoudao.