Telegram to the Guangxi Military Region Encouraging Troops to Continue the Campaign Against Bandits (May 16, 1951) To the Command of the Guangxi Military Region, with copy to the Central-South Military Region: Your telegram of May 7 has been received.
In April, nearly 30,000 bandits were eliminated throughout the province, leaving only about 15,000 remaining—a most gratifying development.
It is hoped that you will continue to encourage the anti-bandit forces to press forward and annihilate all remnants of the banditry.
Mao Zedong, May 16 Based on the manuscript for publication.