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。