Dismiss the Two Sicao[2] from Their Posts
(April 17, 1952)
To the Tibet Work Committee, and to be passed on to the Southwest Bureau:
The telegram[3] of 24:00 hours on April 16 has been received. The intercessors did not mention the resignation of the two Sicao, but still spoke of retaining them, only mentioning the dissolution of the "People's Conference," with the intention of exchanging the dissolution of the "People's Conference" for the two Sicao not resigning. Therefore, for the next few days, you should not relent, but still insist on first, dissolving the "People's Conference," and second, dismissing the two Sicao from their posts. Wait until the Dalai's[4] proclamation has been issued and the "People's Conference" has been dissolved, and then see if the intercessors propose exchanging dismissal for resignation. If they do not propose resignation, then you should still insist on dismissal.

[1]
The "People's Conference," an illegal organization supported and manipulated by Tibetan separatist elements, organized in late November 1951.
[2]
The two Sicao, Lu Kangwa Zewang Raodeng and Benzhucang Luosang Zhaxi.
[3]
Refers to the report from the CCP Tibet Work Committee at 24:00 hours on April 16, 1952, to the Central Committee and the Southwest Bureau concerning the situation of Tibetan government officials pleading with us. The report stated, "This afternoon, a total of twenty Tibetan government officials came to our place to plead for the two Sicao," and "repeatedly requested that the dismissal of the two Sicao from their posts be waived." "We patiently persuaded them, further exposing the crimes of the two Sicao, explaining that this is a struggle of political line, not a personal grudge. We particularly emphasized that from the standpoint of upholding the Dalai's rule, the interests of the Tibetan people, Han-Tibetan unity, and ensuring the implementation of the agreement, they should agree to the opinion proposed by the Central authorities and have the Dalai issue an order for their dismissal."
[4]
Dalai, namely the Dalai Lama Danzeng Jiacuo, was one of the religious and political leaders of the local government of Tibet at the time.

If they propose resignation, then you can, assessing the situation, shift your position and agree to resignation. The Tibetan nobles are skilled at political struggle; you must also learn this skill. Perhaps they will want to settle the terms of exchange (i.e., the two Sicao remaining in office or resigning) before issuing the proclamation. You should advocate for dissolution and dismissal to be done simultaneously, or dissolution first and then dismissal. If they insist on exchanging retention in office for dissolution, then you should adopt a stance of resolute disagreement. If they exchange resignation for dissolution, then you can compromise with them and agree to the method of resignation. It is hoped that you will handle this according to the circumstances.
The Central Committee
12:00 hours, April 17