Chapter 23 Strive not to destroy what should not be destroyed in the period of transformation

(April 16, 1950) Comrade Chen Yi[1]: Delete the afternoon telegram.It is very good and comforting that the tax issues and unemployment issues can be resolved in accordance with correct principles and with the agreement of all parties to proceed in a prudent manner.We are currently in a tense period of transformation, and strive to make this transformation better. Things that should not be destroyed, try not to destroy, or destroy less. If you grasp this point, you can reduce resistance and have the initiative. .For the situation of the meeting [2], please call at any time. Mao Zedong Twenty-two o'clock on April 16

Printed from manuscript. -------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ note [1] Chen Yi (1901-1972), a native of Lezhi, Sichuan.At that time, he was the first secretary of the Shanghai Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China and the mayor of Shanghai. [2] Refers to the third meeting of people's representatives from all walks of life in Shanghai that was being held at that time.This meeting began on April 15, 1950 and ended on the 23rd.