Then Yao and Zhang began to publish various "comments" around this article.

Later, Xinhua News Agency's "Request for Instructions on Reporting and Learning Proletarians' Monographs" was approved by Yao and submitted.

On April 23, Mao Zedong wrote in the report, instructions:

This formulation seems to be against revisionism, including against empiricism and dogmatism, both of which are amendments to Marxism-Leninism. Don't just mention one, let the other go. Due to the low level of Marxism-Leninism, the situation varies from place to place. No matter what, we should educate ourselves, and it is best to gradually improve Marxism-Leninism over the years.

Our party really doesn't understand Marxism-Leninism. Some people think there is, but there isn't. They are self-righteous and always preach to others, which is also a manifestation of not understanding Marxism-Leninism.

The question was submitted to the Politburo for discussion.

I hope so.

Mao Zedong

1April 23, 975