Print and distribute to all groups for discussion, and put forward suggestions for revision.

(1) Should it be issued at present? At present, the issue is one of seizing political power in 20% of the counties, communes, and brigades nationwide. Would it be appropriate to postpone issuing it for a while?

(2) It is too complicated, not as simple and clear as the Three Main Rules of Discipline and the Eight Points for Attention of the Red Army, making it hard for people to remember. Some of the articles, when implemented, may have the opposite effect. The above two points are to be submitted for discussion.

Mao Zedong
January 9