2. Mobilize the military strength of the whole nation.
Mobilize all land, sea and air forces for a nation-wide war of
resistance.
Oppose a passive, purely defensive strategy and adopt an active,
independent strategy.
Set up a permanent council of national defence to deliberate and
decide on national defence plans and strategy.
Arm the people and develop anti-Japanese guerrilla warfare in
co-ordination with the operations of the main forces.
Reform the political work in the armed forces to achieve unity
between officers and men.
Achieve unity between the army and the people and bring the army's
militant spirit into play.
Support the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army and disrupt the
enemy's rear.
Give equal treatment to all troops fighting in the War of
Resistance.
Establish military zones in all parts of the country, mobilize the
whole nation to join in the war and thus effect a gradual change from the
mercenary system to one of general military service.
3. Mobilize the people of the whole country.
Let all the people of the country (with the exception of the
traitors) have freedom of speech, the press, assembly and association in
resisting Japan and saving the nation, and the right to take up arms against
the enemy.
Annul all old laws and decrees which restrict the people's
patriotic movements and promulgate new, revolutionary laws and decrees.
Release all patriotic and revolutionary political prisoners and
lift the ban on political parties.
Let the people of the whole country mobilize, take up arms and
join the War of Resistance. Let those with strength contribute strength, those
with money contribute money, those with guns contribute guns, and those with
knowledge contribute knowledge.
