The Generalissimo then explained hhis plan of action against the Reds, which, -he said, was three-fold, In the first place, a stringent blockade being enforced and nobody is allowed to enter or Leave the Communist-controlled areas. No imports or exports are permitted and no salt, li, foodstuffs, or clothing are being allowed in. They have absolutely no trade. The next step is to extend the highways as close to the scene Jot action as possible in order to permit the quick transportation of troops. Whenever a place is captured, a road is immediately laid to this spot, usually only a few Li from the Dandit-infested areas. 'Troops can then be quickly despatched to the spot. In the third place, forts and Block-houses are being' built strategic Gill tops and mountain tops. These can hold out, for at least a month or until Government re-Iinforeements arrive on the spot. It almost impossible for the Communiste {o return and recapture the districts because of these strongholds which hold a commanding position. Furthermore, the block-houses can be controled by small companies of men, enabling othe Communists, said the Generalissimo, are still to be found in the six hsien of Kiangsi referred to, in Szechuet,, (Continued on page 114)
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