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Chapter 33 Writing in the Republic of China (32)

As expected, Le Jing fell ill again after returning home. He had lost his temper with his papery body.

Counting the days he spent in jail, he had already been absent from work for five days. Le Jing thought he might as well quit his job as a librarian. He used to work in the library just to make it easier for him to find information. He was too bored staying at home and wanted to find something to do for himself. But now that he takes leave every three days, it's really interesting that the library didn't expel him. So he simply wrote a letter to the library asking for his resignation. Moreover, his current sick appearance was obviously not suitable for visiting Marshal Xue, so he wrote another letter to Marshal Xue, explaining the reason and saying that when he recovered, he would visit him in person to apologize and express his thanks.

Then that afternoon, his immediate boss's immediate boss, Principal Zhou Dezhang, paid a visit.

Zhou Dezhang originally came here simply to offer condolences and ask some questions. Unexpectedly, he saw the young man's sick face. He was really shocked. He almost thought that the young man was being tortured in prison. After listening to Le Jing's explanation, he couldn't help but said sincerely: "Jing Ran, I'm not talking about you. How can you have such a bad body and bones at such a young age? You still need to exercise more."

Le Jing didn't understand why. It was just that we couldn't rush into this matter, we had to figure it out slowly.

"Actually, I was a little hesitant about something. Now that you are in such poor health, I think it is a good idea." Zhou Dezhang smiled kindly, "Jingran, do you want to go to my school to study? You At this age, you should go to school. And reading can improve your health and improve your mood, and it is also very good for your body. "

Le Jing was stunned.

He didn't expect Zhou Dezhang to make this suggestion. Did it turn out that he had always been an out-of-school boy in Zhou Dezhang's eyes? It was also because Zhou Dezhang was too busy with work that he occasionally went to the library and met Le Jing on sick leave. That's why Principal Zhou didn't know that his "little friend" was actually a temporary employee hired by his subordinate's subordinate. work.

Zhou Dezhang was afraid that Le Jing would misunderstand, so he quickly explained: "I know that although you are young, you have great talents. Qiushi (Zheng Yiliang's nickname Qiushi) and I have always known each other as your equals, but as the saying goes, there is no end to learning, with your level It would be a pity not to go to college if you are talented. Although Qiushi and I are not people who pay attention to academic background, receiving a college education is very important for your future development and network accumulation. "

Zhou Dezhang's words were very straightforward, and Le Jing also understood his good intentions. Thinking that he was helpless in Peiping, if he didn't want this incident to happen again, he must accumulate his connections as soon as possible. For literati, there is no more reliable relationship than classmates and peers. Before the abolition of the imperial examination system, Jinshi of the same subject often chose to form a group to support each other in order to develop their career. Even in modern society, the alumni association is a very important network of people. Some resources and news will only be circulated among the alumni. This is why children from Kochi families are more likely to go to prestigious schools.

Those newspapers and literati who were especially daring to speak out in the Republic of China were able to live a nourishing life only because they had big names standing behind them. This is also the reason why the police only arrested Lejing during this anti-smoking incident, because there was no one in Lejing.

In the Republic of China, if you want to achieve class leapfrog, there is no faster choice than studying.

The more Le Jing thought about it, the more he felt that this was a good idea, and with Zhou Dezhang here, he could protect him at school. He has been sick for three days and five days, and is obviously not suitable for work. If he doesn't want to be bored at home, going to school is undoubtedly the best choice. Just like what he said in his letter to Bai Shaoyao: A literate person can always find multiple ways.

So he readily agreed to Zhou Dezhang's proposal and made an appointment with him to go to school when he recovered this time.

During the past few days of recuperation, Lejing truly felt the feeling of being a celebrity. I don’t know who leaked his address. In the past few days, people he knew and didn’t know came to visit him every day. If it was just a simple visit, there were always people with ulterior motives who tried their best to trick him out of his words. He said that he also wanted to induce him to scold the government and the president, which annoyed Le Jing quite a lot. In the end, he just closed the door and thanked guests. No one except a few friends was missing, and his ears finally calmed down.

A few days later, Yang Jinglun came to visit. He didn't come empty-handed. In addition to the fruits for visiting patients, he also brought a dozen newspapers to Le Jing.

How does it feel to see a black-and-white photo of yourself in a newspaper from a century ago?

Le Jing could answer now. He felt that this photo might be a dark history of his life.

He now understands why there were so few good-looking masters in the Republic of China. In fact, the pixels of black and white photos these days are not high, the cameras have few functions, and film is very expensive. It is impossible for you to spend hundreds or thousands of films to practice your skills. Therefore, most reporters’ photography skills at this time were not very good. There was no composition or exposure compensation. Their only requirement for taking pictures was to be able to take pictures of people clearly. Therefore, Li Jingran's seven-point appearance is only three or four points in the black and white photo. In addition, he had just been released from prison at the time, and he looked sick and embarrassed. He looked like an ugly man who smoked heavily.

Moreover, many newspapers captured the scene of Yang Jinglun holding up Le Jing's hand and shouting. He was so blinded by the flash that he couldn't open his eyes, and his expression was a little confused. When the photo was taken, it turned out that he was squinting and looking away. The mouth is like a retard.

These newspapers and photos are also the main culprits that have kept him restless these past few days.

Here Le Jing is picky about his photos, but Yang Jinglun is extremely excited.

He flipped through the newspapers, and without turning his head, he happily shouted to Le Jing: "Look, sir, the Literary Daily, the Chaoyang Daily, the Justice Daily, ha! Even the newspapers in Nanjing have reprinted this incident!"

"How do you know what the newspapers in Nanjing have published?" In those days, transportation was not well developed, and wars were often fought among warlords, so a newspaper would only circulate in the surrounding areas in most cases. Nanjing is not close to Beijing, and newspapers there would not circulate in Beijing.

Yang Jinglun shook a newspaper happily, "There is a telegram... The Women's Weekly said that Mr. Ye in Nanjing has written an article praising your courage and pride in not fearing violence!"

Le Jing: ... He really became stupid from recuperating.

He realized belatedly that although he had only been in prison for a total of four days, this incident had caused a big fuss? Even the newspapers in Nanjing reported it.

In response to his doubts, Yang Jinglun smiled and replied: "The Nanjing government has always been at odds with the Peking government. They support whatever the enemy opposes. Sir, you are now described by the media in Nanjing as a hero who opposes warlord rule and is not afraid of power."

Le Jing suddenly realized. This is a fight between the Kuomintang and the warlords, and it has nothing to do with a small person like him.

After admiring his heroic appearance published in the newspaper with satisfaction, Yang Jinglun put away the newspaper and finally talked about business.

"Sir, good news! Your "Rat Eyes Look Down on People" and "Memoirs of a Famous Prostitute" are going to be published!"

"Publish?" Le Jing asked in confusion: "Haven't I been banned?"

"It should not be allowed to be published, but isn't that the concubine that Marshal Xue loves the most your fan?" Yang Jinglun gave him a look that you know, "Although your articles are critical of current social problems, they don't violate taboos. Although some of the content involves the sensitive issue of prostitutes, they won't change after hearing it." Yang Jinglun touched his nose and looked powerless to complain.

Le Jing suddenly remembered the eight words used by later generations to describe the Korean government under the rule of chaebols: "Actively admit mistakes and resolutely refuse to change."

No matter how many years have passed, history will always have surprising similarities, and the mistakes made will be repeated again and again.

Yang Jinglun added: "Of course, if you want to publish articles in the future, you can only change your pen name. Have you thought of a new pen name?"

Le Jing really thought of one, "Wheat Field."

The inspiration for the new pen name comes from the book "The Catcher in the Rye". To be honest, Le Jing was not very fond of this stream-of-consciousness novel, but he was moved by what the protagonist said to his sister: "There was a group of children playing in a large wheat field. There were thousands and tens of thousands of children, and there was no one around - no adults, I mean - except me. I was on the edge of that damn cliff. My job was to watch there, and if any child ran towards the cliff, I would catch him - I mean the children were running wildly, and they didn't know where they were running. I had to come out from somewhere and catch them. I did this all day long. I just wanted to be a watcher in the wheat field." Just like a certain literary giant shouted "Save the children" in the first modern vernacular novel in China, the adults of this era have "eaten people" intentionally or unintentionally, and only the children are still pure white, and can be pulled back from the edge of the cliff, and can escape the fate of "eating people" forever. When the older generation passes away, only the newborn children can build a new country. Yang Jinglun had no idea of ​​the deep meaning of the pen name Le Jing. He just nodded casually: "Although your series "Rat Eyes Look Down on People" has not been completed, it is definitely not allowed to continue serializing at the moment. You need to think of a new series as soon as possible." He paused, and finally couldn't help but worriedly reminded: "Sir, your next article should be... um... not so sensitive, just a little... um how to say it, just a little..."

Le Jing smiled and continued: "Don't talk about state affairs?"

Yang Jinglun's eyes lit up and nodded vigorously, then lowered his head and said embarrassedly: "I know that such a request is too cowardly, but now you have been included in the government's blacklist. If your next article violates the ban again, I am afraid that not only you will be wanted, but even our newspaper will be banned. Please lie low for a while and plan for the future."

In fact, without Yang Jinglun saying, Le Jing also planned to change a new subject. If it is prohibited, let him hide it in "The Rise of Dynasties" under the pen name of Lin Zhongqi. The next work he wants to publish under the pen name of Maitian is children's literature.

Unlike the flourishing children's literature in later generations, the books of this era are still blank in the field of children. Children's enlightenment mostly starts with classical books such as "Thousand Characters" and "Hundred Family Names". These books are too boring for children.

Children are the future of a nation.

Children who have not been tainted by the world and are pure white are more likely to accept his ideas.

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