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If we do not persecute the war to the end, we would betray the people's trust in us.

(4)

If not, we would not be even able to eliminate the Imperialists.

(5)

To persecute the war thoroughly and successfully, we must assume the leadership and isolate the Liberal Capitalists and the Rightists.

Objects of "T.S." (sic) and Its Relationship with Employment of

Strategy.

(a) Objects of "T.S." have been changed; hence, the change of

its relationship with strategy.

(6)

(c)

Objects are to overthrow Chiang and to oppose the Imperialists thoroughly, but it must be noted that the mere retirement of Chiang is not sufficient.

Those who were formerly diehards have now become enemy; while to-day's middle roaders have become diehards.

(d) Changes have occurred in initiative, allied armies and right

of leadership.

(Trans. Note :

The Meanings of Agrarian Reform. (Refer previous book).

The code word "T.8. pre- Bumably stands for the Com- munist term "TUNG SIN" (4%{K), which means United Front.)

(a) Agrarian Reform is to consolidate our rear and increase our

strength a reservoir of our manpower.

(6) To eliminate Feudalism and Capitalism, we must rely

on Agrarian Reform.

(c) Past phases of Agrarian Reform.

(d) Special points pertaining to the Agrarian Reform Programme.

(a) To be thorough,

(b)

(c)

Self-liberation,

To adjust incorrect principles of leadership,

(a) To be constructive, and to overcome extreme Left or

Right tendency.

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Little over 10,000 men in HUNAN Province slightly exceeds the number in Kwangsi. In South China, we are in a relatively in- ferior position. However, the favourable conditions in the country a whole are beneficial to the liberation of South China; if South China is linked up with the country, it will be benefited by the new climax obtaining in the whole country. (The present climax is merely the beginning, and has not yet risen to the high- est point.) To-day South China is also facing a new climax, Coupled with extension of our armed strength, we should carry out our work with great boldness and pursue it to the greatest pos8- ible extent. This is our primary task. How long would it take us to obtain victory? Prepare for the return of the "Liang Kwang Column".

If we cannot attain national victory this year, it is