这个阶段的时间的长短，依敌我力量增减变化的程度如何及国际形势变动如何而定，大体上我们要准备付给较长的时间，要熬得过这段艰难的路程。

• The duration of this stage will depend on the degree of change in the balance of forces between us and the enemy and on the changes in the international situation; Generally speaking,we should be prepared to see this stage last a comparatively long time and to weather its hardships.