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This is one problem.

Another problem is American uid. In any case, American aid cannot save the fate of major Capitalists and land-owners. If reactionary strength is established in places beyond our influence, exterminate it when our influence reaches the place; if not, counter it by launching Masses' Struggle in our favour. The situation can be reversed if we beat them in speed and growth of strength. If we fail to break their strength by this means, then prepare for other new things.

Work Requirements in YUNNAN.

Most important thing is to go to the border regions

The reasons for doing so are

and villages.

(1) Border regions offer favourable geographical

advantages.

(2) In border regions, there is no need to wait for reinforcement of the main force, and we can develope on our own.

(3) The authorities' control of border regions is not effective, and we have plenty room for maneuovre- ing.

Areas left or right to the YANGTSZE River are our old buses. No matter how secluded are the border regione, we will win.

Regarding local ruling classes, those who have inconsistency against CHIANG, should not be irritated too early, and may be employed strategically. Unite those that can be united. Ley down a foundation in border regions in the first place. The slogan for mobilizing the masses depends on our strength if we are guests, put forward our opinions in the capacity of guests. Under such circumstances, strengthen unity and educate them. If they start doing anything and want us to participate, do so by all means. Pay particular attention to the selection of local cadres, and emphasize that CHEUNG CHUNG (33) is our man. Those who accept our principles can be incorporated into our side. Do not carry out work immediately after arrival investigate and study the conditions first. First of all, start organisations of local character and must not use our names. When enthusiasm reaches a high point, institute the "Rent and Interest" Reduction Movement.

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Before leaving, make arrangements for correspondence. Regarding local connections. pke friends in the first place. Do not start doing things in lately after arrival. After friendship of 2 or 3 months, start organising. This is a big matter, and calls for courage and determination. We must have the determination to render meritorous services to the people. Work may be little, but result must be great. Easy success is not success at all it takes 6 months to harvest, let alone the harvest of Revolution. In the North-east (Manchuria), in the beginning we had less than 1,000 men, but look at the rapidity of development later! We must work hard for one or two years

although the time appears to be over-climated. When first arrive, do not start fight for anything seek a job and study fully the geographical conditions and slogans. When will the latter two men go ? Take your time und muke no haste - we have to recognise realities.