Telegram to Gao Gang [1] et al. Regarding the 66th Army’s Deployment to Korea for Combat (October 24, 1950) Comrade Gao Gang, with copy to Peng and Deng [2]: After the leading division of the 66th Army arrives in Andong [3], immediately order it to advance and secure the Sinuiju–Cheolsan railway line (for the time being, do not proceed to Sunchon). Should the enemy attack, launch delaying actions to block them and firmly hold this line in our hands. The main body of the army is stationed in Andong; until it has established radio communication with Peng and Deng, please assume command over it. The 66th Army should be promptly incorporated into the Volunteer Army’s organizational structure. Kindly instruct them on all relevant procedures and directives applicable to the Volunteer Army. Mao Zedong, 8:00 a.m., October 24th. Printed from the manuscript. Notes [1] Gao Gang was then Commander and Political Commissar of the Northeast Military Region of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army. [2] Peng refers to Peng Dehuai, who at that time served as Commander and Political Commissar of the Chinese People’s Volunteers. Deng refers to Deng Hua, who was Commander and Political Commissar of the 13th Corps of the Chinese People’s Volunteers. [3] Andong is present-day Dandong City.

Telegram Concerning Luring the Enemy Deep into the Mountains for Encirclement and Annihilation (October 24, 1950) To Peng and Deng [1], with copy to Gao [2]: According to today’s intelligence, the puppet 6th Division is advancing toward Chushan and Bukjin, while the puppet 8th Division, having passed Ningyuan to reach Hichon, is now moving towards Kanggye. Meanwhile, the puppet 1st Division—relatively strong in combat power—has reached Nyeongbyeon and appears poised to attack Taechon and Guseong. I urge you to focus on luring the enemy deeper into the mountainous terrain before encircling and annihilating them. Thus far, the enemy remains unaware of our true situation. (Please pay particular attention to securing the high ground around Mount Paektu.) Mao Zedong, 5:00 p.m., October 24th. Printed from the manuscript. Included in Selected Military Works of Mao Zedong (internal edition). Notes [1] Peng refers to Peng Dehuai, who at that time served as Commander and Political Commissar of the Chinese People’s Volunteers. Deng refers to Deng Hua, who was Commander and Political Commissar of the 13th Corps of the Chinese People’s Volunteers. [2] Gao refers to Gao Gang, who was Commander and Political Commissar of the Northeast Military Region of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army. 5£¹

Central Telegram on the Establishment of the Volunteer Army’s Leadership Bodies and Key Personnel Appointments (October 25, 1950) To the Party Committee of the 13th Corps, with forwarding to party committees at all levels and to the Northeast Bureau: (1) In order to meet the demands of the current great combat mission, the headquarters, political department, and other organs of the 13th Corps shall be immediately reorganized into those of the Chinese People’s Volunteer Army. (2) Comrade Peng Dehuai is appointed Commander and Political Commissar of the Volunteer Army (as previously notified). Comrades Deng Hua, Park Il-woo, Hong Xuezhi, and Han Xianchu are all designated as deputy commanders, with Deng Hua and Park Il-woo also serving as deputy political commissars. Comrade Xie Fang will serve as chief of staff, and the heads of the political department, logistics department, and other units shall continue to perform their duties as before. (3) The party committee shall likewise be constituted according to the original roster, incorporating comrades Peng and Park, with Comrade Peng Dehuai as secretary and Comrades Deng Hua and Park Il-woo as deputy secretaries. Issued by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on October 25th, based on Mao Zedong’s manuscript. 6£°