We should follow the opinions put forward by Comrade Qi Benyu of the Changxindian Branch regarding the “more than ten, less than ten” issues. This is the second phase, which can be completed in about seven days (starting from the 1st), with one day reserved for rest. The third phase will devote four days to discussing urban problems. Let us review the work done over the past ten-odd days since May 21st, assess what achievements have been made, boost our morale, and continue pressing ahead. Next, concerning the timing and agenda of the Lushan Conference—likely to be held in late July or early August (early August seems preferable)—specifically the two topics of urban rectification and industrial development, one day should suffice. In this way, the conference could conclude on either the 8th or 9th. If you agree with the above arrangement, please inform all members of the Central Bureaus and relay it to the comrades in the three major groups.


Mao Zedong
10:00 a.m., June 3


I concur with this schedule; the meeting shall conclude on the 12th.
Mao Zedong
Morning of June 4
[l]
Refers to the suggestions made by Qi Benyu in his document “An Investigation into ‘Investigation and Research’” dated May 12, 1961, concerning the need to overcome the “more than ten, less than ten” problems in investigative and research work.
[2]
Refers to the subsequent CPC Central Committee Working Conference held at Lushan from August 23 to September 16, 1961, the main focus of which was to discuss issues related to industry, grain supply, finance and trade, and education.
[3]
On June 3, 1961, Deng Xiaoping asked Yang Shangkun, alternate secretary of the CPC Central Secretariat and director of the General Office of the CPC Central Committee, to convey the following proposal to Mao Zedong: The ongoing Beijing Central Work Conference “will conclude its second phase on the 7th, finish urban affairs on the 11th (which requires four days), and address matters pertaining to the Lushan Conference on the 12th. Therefore, it cannot be wrapped up on the 8th or 9th. However, if urban matters are discussed over just two days instead, the conference could wrap up on the 10th.” In response, Mao Zedong wrote a note endorsing this suggestion, which constitutes Document No. 2 herein. Additionally, he titled Deng Xiaoping’s proposal as “The Nine-Day Work Schedule Starting from the 4th.” Ultimately, the conference adjourned on June 12.