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How to Develop from Small to Big and How to Persist.
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In the initial stage, proceed with great boldness. brtain period, adjustments are necessary. Do not attempt at u general overhaul, but adjust by rotation. Propaganda of Communism is permitted, but clear declaration of our objects of "rendering service to the people" must be mude. Rely on the poor peasantry, and avoid doing harm to the interest of middle peasantry. Remen- ber the "Three Great Disciplines".
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If we have 30-40 men or 1-200 men, how are we going to expand?
We should have nourished the thought of constructing a base, but in the beginning do not pay much attention to this, Scat- ter the men and move them about everywhere. This is our policy to y
In the beginning, establishment of an administration of a dual character is permitted use the Kuomintang's "Po Chia" Chiefs and when the K.M.T. comes, allow them to con- tinue service under the former.
Principles of Combat In the beginning, combat should be of a greater mobile character. Avoid pitched battles (unless being forced to do 80.) Do not always roam about in a group of one or two hundred men. Organise combat units and move them about everywhere. Duties of combat units are to develop areas; collect information; unite the masses; ontain finances; attack the bad eggs; and harass the enemy during their mopping up operations. During course of combat, select active ele- ments for training. Area of operation to be on a short- distance basis. Combat units should make people understand that we are not bandits, but are real Red Army. When we enter a place, be vigilant against spying; threaten the "Po Chia" chiefs; may invite them to dinner; and cook our meals at their homes, so as to give them some responsibility to bear. Kill, only with the object of gaining support of more people. most important thing is to discuss with the masses.
How to Fight:
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To lift fighting power, we must fight on a small scale and attain frequent succes508. Every battle must be reviewed and sum- marised. The more we do that the more we can learn how to fight. The only way is to learn. Even political cadres should also learn.
How to Win a Fight?
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Objectives to be fought against: Bad eggé, village councils, small groups of District Garrison, taxation outposts and small enemy groups attacking us.
Three examples of fight.
Pay attention to prisoners of
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Construct a network of intell- igence.
Fight no protracted bat- tle; right no pitched battle, and day and night ruids. Night raids are preferable; do not use too many mon.
How to Shatter the Enemy's Mopping-up Operations.
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Objects: development.
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