But, in attempting to recover Lichuan and engage the enemy outside the base area, we made an attack north of Lichuan at Hsiaoshih, which was an enemy strongpoint and was situated, moreover, in the White area.

• 我却企图恢复黎川，御敌于根据地之外，去打黎川以北敌之巩固阵地兼是白区之硝石。