Chapter 602 Taibai Tour
Jia Pingwa went to Tangyu Town in Mei County this time.
In the Guanzhong Plain, there are two Tangyu towns, one in Lantian and one in Mei County. Many people confuse them.
Mei County Tangyu Town is located in the southeast of Mei County, at the foot of Taibai Mountain, the main peak of the Qinling Mountains, and borders Hengqu Town to the east. It has a cool climate and is a good place to escape the summer heat.
Lu Yao is a lively person, so Fang Minghua immediately agreed to go with him when invited. Chen Zhongshi felt relaxed after finishing writing "White Deer Plain". The novel is still being printed and has not yet been seen by readers, but the promotion of Shengshi Books has begun. Managers of Xinhua bookstores and private booksellers from all over the country are very interested in his novel.
When this news was reported to Chen Zhongshi, he was naturally in a happy mood and readily accepted Fang Minghua's invitation.
I have been living in my hometown of Bailuyuan for the past few years, and it’s time to get out and walk around.
At dawn this morning, Fang Minghua got up, washed up, took his travel bag and drove an off-road vehicle to Lao Liu's house outside Chaoyang Gate for a bowl of spicy soup, and then went to Happiness outside South Gate. The community picked up Lu Yao, then turned east of the city and went straight to Bailuyuan. When they arrived at Jiangxi Village, Chen Zhongshi was already waiting at home. After waiting in the car, Fang Minghua drove around Nanrao Xijing City and drove west along National Highway 108.
According to the map, first go to Zhouzhi County, then turn onto National Highway 310 and go straight to Tangyu Town at the foot of Taibai Mountain.
The reason why Jia Pingwa chose this place is that he has a close relationship with Taibai Mountain.
Four years ago (1988), Jia Pingwa was hospitalized due to illness, but she continued to work hard during the period and wrote a collection of short stories called "Taibai Mountain Chronicles", with about 20 short stories.
"The Widow", "The Ginseng Digger", "The Hunter", "The Village Ancestor", "The Husband", "The Girl" and "The Boy".
These various stories look like the words of "Wild Fox Zen". Influenced by the traditional culture of Eastern mysticism, it has a confusing and confusing atmosphere.
It is reflected in his subsequent novels such as "The Wasted City" and his later "Missing the Wolf" and "Old Life".
Jia Pingwa’s writing style began to change dramatically.
Fang Minghua drove for more than four hours before arriving at his destination.
Tangyu Town is a small town. When driving on the narrow streets, you can see Taibai Mountain when you look up. The top of the mountain is shrouded in clouds and mist. It really feels like "the clouds are crossing the Qinling Mountains".
Fang Minghua and the others didn’t know where Jia Pingwa lived, but it didn’t matter. They drove straight to the town government compound and found the town office to ask a town cadre.
When the town cadre heard that he was looking for Jia Pingwa and learned the identities of the three people, his face immediately became respectful, and he smiled and said that Chairman Jia lives in our town government compound. I'll take you to the dormitory.
Following the town cadre to the backyard of the town government, there are three rows of bungalows. The staff said that this is the dormitory of the town cadres. Many cadres live in the county seat, which is almost 50 miles away, so they usually don’t do it at night. go back.
"Chairman Jia's room is at the far east."
Fang Minghua followed, the door was closed, the town cadre knocked on the door, and saw smoke filling the room. Jia Pingwa was sitting at the desk, holding a cigarette in one hand and a cigarette in the other. I am writing and writing rapidly.
Jia Pingwa was stunned when she saw Fang Minghua and the others coming in.
"Why are you here?"
"We formed a group to visit you." Fang Minghua smiled.
Jia Pingwa immediately laughed: "Okay, okay, come in and sit, sit down."
There were not so many chairs in the room, so the town cadres enthusiastically moved three chairs from other rooms and poured them for them. Serve tea and then leave.
"Pingwa, you are really good at finding places. I heard that you can soak in Taibai Hot Spring here, drink Taibai wine and visit Taibai Mountain, right?" Lu Yao said with a smile.
"Haha, you're right. I can't drink like you now, but I still soaked in the hot springs a few times and I still feel good. Taibai Mountain has beautiful scenery. It's best to climb it at this time. Last week I also went to a place called the Red River Valley and stayed there for a day. "Really? Will you take us there someday?"
"No problem."
Jia Pingwa also talked about her situation here. She lives in the town government compound, eats in the town government cafeteria, usually stays in her room and writes, and when she is tired, she goes to the town We walked around and sometimes visited the mountain scenery accompanied by local leaders. Our days were very comfortable.
“Anyway, it’s better than me at home!” Jia Pingwa said.
The four of them were chatting when footsteps were heard outside, and they saw that the cadre just now was back again, followed by two middle-aged men who looked like middle leaders.
"Secretary Zhang, Mayor Liu is here to visit you." Jia Pingwa said with a smile.
It turns out that when the town cadre saw Fang Minghua and the other three people suddenly arriving, this was what the "big guys" in Qin Province's literary world wanted. Why didn't they report such a major event to the leader? He quickly reported to the leader, so the secretary and mayor put down their work and hurried to the backyard.
After introducing each other, I heard Secretary Zhang saying with a smile: "No wonder I heard magpies chirping on the trees when I went to the village today. It turns out that there are distinguished guests coming. I have already asked The people in the office have arranged the meals, so they can help the three vice-chairmen who have just arrived!”
Fang Minghua and the others came from Xijing and were already hungry. After saying a few polite words, they followed the town leaders out. .
There is a restaurant called "Taibai Restaurant" on the east side of the town. When Fang Minghua and the others entered, they saw a middle-aged man who looked like a boss smiling and coming up to greet them.
"Secretary Zhang, Mayor Liu, please come inside, private room on the second floor."
"Boss Hu, we have valuable guests here today. The meals must be prepared." Mayor Zhang said.
“Don’t worry, Mayor Zhang, it is definitely the specialty of our store.”
Tangyu Town also belongs to Guanzhong, and the dishes are actually similar, but it is located at the foot of Taibai Mountain. There are also a lot of wild game, such as muntjac meat, wild boar meat, etc.
The wine is naturally Taibaijiu.
During the meal, the town leaders toasted to Fang Minghua and the others and introduced the basic situation of Tangyu Town.
“Our Tangyu town is located at the foot of Taibai Mountain and belongs to the Qinling fold belt. It has many people but little land. In recent years, many young and strong laborers in the town have gone out to work, either in the county seat nearby or in Baoji or even in the distance. Xijing, the town is not as lively as it used to be.”
“It’s like this in the countryside now, and it’s the same in our hometown of Shangzhou.” Jia Pingwa interjected: “I guess in a few years, there won’t be any in the village. The young people are all old men and women sitting under the roots of the big trees basking in the sun."
"Pingwa, according to what you said, who will plant the land?" Lu Yao asked.
“Farming can only provide food and clothing, but it cannot make a fortune. How can you earn as much as working?”
"Isn't that right? Rural areas will gradually decline?"
"That's the way it is. Doesn't the book talk about industrialization and urbanization?"
Everyone discussed this topic with great interest.
But it’s just a discussion.
Whether it is a grassroots official like Secretary Wang and Mayor Zhang, or a scholar like Jia Pingwa, there is no correct answer to this question.
After eating, Fang Minghua and the others declined Secretary Zhang's suggestion to arrange accommodation for them.
There are not many cadre dormitories in the town, so it would be good to arrange one for Jia Pingwa. Anyway, my group will only stay for a few days, so we can just find a cleaner hotel to stay in the town.
Soon, they stayed in a place called Tangyu Hot Spring Hotel and began their summer vacation.
Climbing Taibai Mountain, soaking in hot springs, and playing mahjong in the evening, the four of us had a very comfortable life.
Of course, four people will still talk about literature together.
Tonight, after the four of them finished eating, they wandered around the town. Jia Pingwa asked Chen Zhongshi.
"Zhongshi, will your book "White Deer Plain" be published soon?"
"Mr. Su from Shengshi Books called and it is expected to be published in mid-July. I will also I’m going to several cities to hold some kind of readers’ meeting, book signing, etc. Anyway, I don’t know how they arranged it.” Chen Zhongshi answered truthfully.
"Haha, Minghua understands, he has done this before." Jia Pingwa said.
Seeing the three people looking at him, Fang Minghua replied: "It's a reader meeting. Talk to your readers about your writing experience and some interesting things while writing. Anyway, it's easier than holding a creative seminar. , As for book signings, this is easier. Teacher Chen, your pen calligraphy is so good, it’s just time to show off your skills.”
After hearing what Fang Minghua said, everyone laughed.
Jia Pingwa suddenly changed the subject and asked in a joking tone: "Minghua, Lu Yao and Zhongshi's two novels were published by Shengshi Books and paid royalties. When will it be my turn?"< br>
(End of this chapter)