Plan for Carrying Out Reorganization and Combination [l]
(July 11, 1952)
Agree [2], please consult with Comrade Peng Dehuai to handle the matter [3].
Mao Zedong
July 11
[l]
This is Mao Zedong’s comment on the report of July 10, 1952, by Nie Rongzhen, Acting Chief of the General Staff, and Su Yu, Deputy Chief of the General Staff, of the People's Revolutionary Military Commission of the Central People's Government.
[2]
The report by Nie Rongzhen and Su Yu stated: In order to properly resolve the contradictions among the replenishment of the Volunteer Army’s soldiers, the rotation of troops, and the implementation of the second phase of reorganization, it is proposed that the three be carried out in combination. Regarding the replenishment of the Volunteer Army’s soldiers, it is proposed to use 40,000 men to resolve the Volunteer Army’s autumn replenishment issue. Regarding the reorganization of the Volunteer Army, if the Korean armistice occurs, it will be implemented according to the original second-phase reorganization plan; if the Korean War continues, the reorganization will be gradually and partially implemented under the principle of not affecting combat operations. The Forty-fifth and Forty-sixth Armies in the Central South will each be reorganized into two strong divisions. Three of these strong divisions will be organized into one army to rotate with the two divisions of the Forty-second Army, and the Forty-second Army will leave one division in Korea as replacements. Another strong division will be combined with the two divisions of the Forty-second Army returning to the country to form one army.
[3]
Peng Dehuai, Vice Chairman of the People's Revolutionary Military Commission of the Central People's Government and Commander and Political Commissar of the Chinese People's Volunteers, commented on July 11, 1952: "It is still advantageous to preserve the three divisions of the Forty-second Army; I have no other opinions."

Comment on and Reply to the Dalai Lama’s [l] Letter
(July 11 - August 18, 1952)
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Forward to the Nationalities Affairs Commission for handling.
It seems a reply letter should be sent for the representatives to take back.
Mao Zedong
July 11
Five liang of gold, one barrel of safflower, one hada, please ask Comrade Tian Jiaying [2] to take them out and deposit them with the Nationalities Affairs Commission.
Mr. Dalai Lama:
Your letter of May 14 (the twentieth day of the third month of the Water Dragon year in the Tibetan calendar) and the gifts have both been received. Thank you
[l)
Dalai Lama, i.e., Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso, one of the religious leaders of Tibet.
[2]
Tian Jiaying was then Mao Zedong’s secretary.

for your good intentions.
It is very good that the local government of Tibet and the monastic and lay people all hope to build Tibet’s industry and commerce and develop Tibet’s economy. The Central People’s Government will certainly help you, so that Tibet’s economy will gradually prosper and the people’s livelihood will gradually improve.
Enclosed with this letter is one 16mm film projector (with one copy each of the films "The Victory of the Chinese People" and "The Great Unity of the Chinese Nationalities"), and two bolts of yellow satin. Please check and receive them.
I wish you
Health!
Mao Zedong
August 18, 1952