In February 1938, Zhou Enlai became concurrently the deputy director of the Political Department of the Military Council of the National Government. While in the post, Zhou made extensive contacts with people from various circles in order to promote the anti-Japanese united front. Zhou Enlai (fourth from left, front row) with Guo Moruo (fifth from left), director of the Third Division of the Military Council in charge of propaganda work, and part of the staff.