Literary Master 1978

There is no doubt that "Garland Under the Mountain" is a breakthrough novel about war and military themes. Liu Zhenyun came to communicate with the author Lin Chaoyang after reading the novel, which fully proved his love for the novel.

But to say how much he admired the novel, that's not the case.

Because there has always been a trend in the literary world that advocates that works must have a realist critical spirit, expose various social contradictions, and conduct profound criticism of the dark sides and shortcomings of society.

This trend of thought has profoundly influenced the development of Chinese literature since the May 4th Movement and continues to this day.

Liu Zhenyun, as a top student in the Chinese Department of Yan University, also has this mentality, but he does not have the kind of paranoia that only recognizes "criticism", so when looking at the novel "Garland Under the Mountain", his attitude can be It's said to be objective.

"Your novel has been published for a few days, and everyone's enthusiasm for discussion has remained high." Liu Zhenyun said.

"It can arouse discussion in the Chinese Department. It seems that the novel is indeed not bad." Lin Chaoyang laughed.

The two chatted all the way back to school. When they were approaching the Triangle, Lin Chaoyang asked: "Why haven't you watched Jian Gong recently?"

Lin Chaoyang hasn't gone to the Chinese Department to take classes since the start of school, and he hasn't seen each other during the summer vacation, so he asked about his acquaintances.

"He, their group is obsessed with drama right now."

"Drama?"

Is the Chinese Department going to become a Chinese drama? But it's understandable.

Since the resumption of the college entrance examination and the enrollment of students, major universities in Yanjing have been encouraging and training students to broaden their horizons and improve their art appreciation.

Movies, dramas, Peking Opera, orchestras, dance performances, singing competitions, sports games... Although conditions are difficult at this time, the spare time life created by the school for college students is a feast.

As a student of the Chinese Department, watching dramas is almost a compulsory monthly entertainment activity for every student.

Naturally, everyone also developed a strong interest in the drama.

"Well, Li Chun, who is in Grade 77, wrote a script at home during the summer vacation. Recently, everyone has been rehearsing it. Some people in our class also participated."

When they talked about the Triangle, the two separated, and Lin Chaoyang returned to the library.

On this day, there was Wu Zuxiang's class in the Chinese Department, and Lin Chaoyang went to attend the class again.

As soon as he appeared in the classroom, he attracted everyone's attention.

We haven't seen each other for more than a month during the summer vacation, so we should be a little unfamiliar when we meet again, but this summer vacation, everyone has seen the name "Xu Lingjun" too many times in many newspapers and magazines, and they are not unfamiliar with Lin Chaoyang at all.

"You're really good at it, kid!"

Lin Chaoyang took his seat, and Chen Jiangong next to him said this.

"How come you can do this?"

Chen Jiangong looked forward, with a look of admiration on his face, and whispered: "The publication of "Little Shoes" in May caused such a huge response, and you are still not satisfied. Turn to "October" After I posted that speech, I have been reading a lot of articles criticizing you in newspapers recently. You are really afraid that you are not popular enough!"

"That's nonsense. How could I have known that there would be such a big response if the speech was published in October?"

"You dare to say you don't know? I think you did it on purpose. Now Xu Lingjun's name is resounding in the Chinese literary world and he has become a great writer!"

"Get out!" Lin Chaoyang cursed with a smile.

Ridicule is ridicule, but Chen Jiangong is right about one thing.

He will be scolded, but according to the current state of public opinion, Lin Chaoyang is more famous than many writers of the older generation.

His situation was actually not uncommon in the literary world in the 1970s and 1980s. The most fundamental reason for this phenomenon was the public's extraordinary love for literature.

New books in bookstores are swept away at any time, and libraries are always overcrowded. Whether they are cadres, students, workers, or farmers, everyone loves reading.

The enthusiasm for reading that burst out after ten years of depression lasted throughout the late 1970s and the entire 1980s, and also created the superstars of this era - writers and poets.

They have a more terrifying influence than the big stars of later generations, and their words and deeds can even affect the entire society to some extent.

Although Lin Chaoyang has not yet published a few works today, the level of discussion about him and his works in the literary world and among readers has remained high for more than half a year, and he has become the most popular topic among the new generation of writers. characters.

"Look at you, you can't take a joke!" Chen Jiangong suppressed the humor on his face and said sternly: "To be honest, your recent discussion is indeed a bit high, mainly because your works are indeed outstanding. It has only been a few months, " The trend of "Little Shoes" has not yet passed, and "Garland Under the Mountain" has come out again. I have read your novel carefully. It is definitely groundbreaking and breakthrough among military-themed novels in recent years. "

"I would rather not have this level of discussion."

Chen Jiangong showed an expression that said, "You are so lucky, but you don't know how lucky you are."

"Just because I get scolded? If you let me go, I would like them to scold me. The harder they scold me, the happier I will be. How can I be called a great writer if I don't get scolded?

Look at the time of the Republic of China, people’s heads were like dogs’ heads. Don't get scolded? If you don't get scolded, people will look down on you! "

Lin Chaoyang looked at Chen Jiangong speechlessly. He really didn't realize that, buddy, your idea is quite advanced.

If Chen Jiangong were released forty years later, he would be a big Internet celebrity with 100 million fans.

"But to be honest, are you really so negative about the development of scar literature?" Chen Jiangong asked seriously.

“It’s not that I’m not optimistic, I think everyone has fallen into an attributive trap.

What is scar literature? To put it simply, it is the excavation, exposure, criticism and reflection of the unfortunate experiences in previous years.

You should have read a lot of such works published or published in this period of time. Let's be realistic. How many are truly excellent works?

I think that the popularity of this scar literature is inevitable, but its popularity is more based on emotional value, and this trend is destined to be short-lived.

As everyone's resentment gradually dissipates in the past two years, its popularity will inevitably come to an end. It may be replaced by reflection, or nostalgia, or something else. Didn't I talk about these in my speech? "

Chen Jiangong said: "I listened to the speech, but hasn't the wind been too strong recently? Today, I listened to your teachings again, which opened my eyes again.

Hey, when you mentioned "emotional value", I remembered that I read the article published by Comrade Yushu in the newspaper that day.

You didn't come up with this word, did you? It's quite accurate. You talk as if you are indifferent to fame and gain, but I think you wish the noise outside was as noisy as possible. "

"Don't talk nonsense, listen to the class carefully."

After the class, Lin Chaoyang ignored Chen Jiangong's invitation to continue chatting and returned to the library.

After get off work in the evening, Lin Chaoyang was about to leave the library, but was stopped by a middle-aged man.

The middle-aged man was thin, with deep eyes, wearing glasses, and had a kind of gentle and cowardly feeling, which seemed easy to bully.

"Comrade Chaoyang, hello, I am Hong Zicheng, a lecturer in the Chinese Department. "

The middle-aged man's self-introduction made Lin Chaoyang raise his eyebrows unconsciously.

The future big man!

Many people in later generations may not know the name of Hong Zicheng, but if you ask college students studying Chinese, they must be familiar with it.

Because this big man wrote a book in the 1990s that can be recorded in the history of Chinese literature - "History of Contemporary Chinese Literature".

How awesome is this book?

Soon after it was published, it became the preferred textbook for contemporary literature courses in the Chinese Department of many universities in China, and was used until Lin Chaoyang traveled through time. It is still the same.

"Zuo Zhuan" says: The highest is to establish virtue, the next is to establish merit, and the next is to establish words. Even if they are not abandoned for a long time, this is called immortality.

These three goals are the lifelong dreams of Chinese literati. A "History of Contemporary Chinese Literature" is enough to be called "establishing words". In this regard, Hong Zicheng's achievements are also second to none in the contemporary Chinese literary world.

Of course, Hong Zicheng is not so awesome now.

Now he is over 40 years old and is still an ordinary lecturer at Yanda University. Lin Chaoyang has never even taken his class.

"Hello, Mr. Hong!" Lin Chaoyang greeted politely, "What do you want to talk to me about?"

"Yes." Hong Zicheng nodded.

"Recently I am writing a book about contemporary literature, which is co-authored with someone.

The book was almost finished, but there have been some debates about you and scar literature in the media recently. I read your previous article "The Inevitable Rise and Fall of Scar Literature" published in "October"

I think your views and analysis of scar literature are very accurate, and I want to talk to you about it. "

Hong Zicheng's attitude is polite but also old-fashioned. It can be seen that he is the type who devotes himself to studying and is not good at socializing.

Lin Chaoyang glanced at his watch, "Let's go home and talk. "

Hong Zicheng didn't expect that Lin Chaoyang would invite him to his home when they first met. He was not very flexible, so he followed Lin Chaoyang all the way to Langrun Lake Apartment.

Standing in front of the apartment building, Hong Zicheng's eyes flashed with envy.

The villas in Yannan Park and the apartment buildings in Langrun Lake are standard treatments for professors of Yan University. Being able to live in these places proves that academic strength and status have stood at the forefront of China's academic and intellectual circles.

Hong Zicheng is only a lecturer now, and he still lives in the tube building to the east of Building 32, which is full of young lecturers of Yan University, well, of course, including middle-aged lecturers.

When the two got home, Tao's father had just returned home for a while. He looked at Hong Zicheng and felt familiar.

"You are from the Chinese Department..." Tao's father couldn't remember the name for a while, and Hong Zicheng said: "Hong Zicheng."

"Yes, I remember it, Hong Zicheng! Yang Hui praised you several times for your good essays. ”

Yang Hui is the dean of the Chinese Department and a senior professor of the Chinese Department. He is also one of the founders and main members of the Chenzhong Society.

Speaking of Yang Hui, the most amazing thing is of course the fire in Zhaojialou. He was one of the first students to rush into Zhaojialou. It can be said that he changed the history of China.

“Thank you for the compliment. I am writing a book about contemporary literature recently. I came here today to talk to Comrade Chaoyang about his views on scar literature.”

Without Tao’s father asking, Hong Zicheng took the initiative to explain his purpose.

Tao’s father waved his hand and said with a smile: “You young people can talk about it. I don’t understand literature. "

After greeting Tao's father, the two of them just sat in the house and chatted for a while, Tao Yushu came back.

When she heard that Hong Zicheng came to talk to Lin Chaoyang about scar literature today, Tao Yushu's eyes lit up.

Recently, in order to compete with those articles criticizing Lin Chaoyang, she carefully studied scar literature and published two articles, but it was always a long-distance confrontation, and she always felt unsatisfied.

The appearance of Hong Zicheng just allowed her to verify how much she had gained from her recent studies and research.

"Teacher Hong, you study contemporary literature. I wonder what you think of the future development trend of scar literature?"

Hong Zicheng looked at Lin Chaoyang in confusion. Isn't this my word?