Chapter 49 Reform Literature
Ding the bell, the bell rang throughout the school.
The cafeteria instantly became lively and noisy, with everyone whispering about the instructor, the May Day holiday and other interesting things.
Fang Yan approached Gu Hua and told him that "Furong Town" would be published on the front page of the July reflection feature of "Yanjing Literature and Art".
Gu Hua's face flushed with excitement. While holding his hand and shaking it vigorously, he kept saying "thank you".
"You're welcome."
Fang Yan smiled and glanced at Jiang Zilong who was standing and reading the newspaper with Mo Shen, thinking about reforming literature.
"Hey! Big event! Big happy event!"
Suddenly, Mo Shen held up the newspaper and shouted: "Zi Long's novel, "Director Qiao's Taking Over" is going to be on TV! ”
“Where! Where!”
All of a sudden, everyone, including Fang Yan, focused their attention on Mo Shen and Jiang Zilong, and some even got close to them.
At that time, "Yanjing Daily" and "Yanjing Evening News" would set up a column to publish the previews and broadcast times of TV programs, movies, operas, plays, and competitions.
In today's daily newspaper, a TV series adapted from the novel "The Taking of the Job as Director Qiao" suddenly appeared, and it is still being broadcast on Yangma!
"Tomorrow is 6 o'clock in the evening. Doesn't tomorrow happen to be Sunday?"
"That's just right. I will wait in front of the TV tomorrow."
"And me! And me!"
"..."
Everyone present responded one after another.
At this moment, Fang Yan walked up to Jiang Zilong and said, "I want to ask you something about reform literature."
"Why are you suddenly interested in reform literature?"< br>
Jiang Zilong was stunned at first, but quickly realized it and lowered his voice: "Is this the topic Mao Gong assigned you?"
"That's right."
Fang Yan smiled bitterly and said In addition to the spy war theme, Shen Yanbing has given himself two other directions, one is the theme of the times, and the other is realism. The latter has no suitable clue except for this "Alive".
It is the former who thinks of "reform".
“When it comes to reform literature, this is the right person to ask.”
Jiang Zilong reminded: "But this is not easy to write."
"For example?"
Fang Yan was already prepared and took out paper and pen.
"First of all, it's not a matter of subject matter or content, but that you must have a strong heart."
Jiang Zilong looked serious.
"A strong heart?"
Fang Yan blinked in confusion.
“Yes, because it is easy to be criticized.”
Jiang Zilong took himself as an example.
When "A Day in the Life of the Electrical and Mechanical Director" was published, it was overwhelmingly criticized by readers and newspapers. Later, the criticism became higher and higher, and the intensity became stronger and stronger.
An investigation team was even organized.
When Jiang Zilong looked back on this frightening period of history, he couldn't help but laugh at himself: "I am probably the only one in the country who has this good fortune."
"So serious?"
Dialect scare A jump.
“This is nothing.”
Jiang Zilong shook his head and said with a smile: "Don't look at the popularity of "The Taking of Factory Director Qiao" now being aired on CCTV. Maybe I am the only one who knows how miserable the novel was when it was published."
Fang Yan patiently said Listen to what he has to say.
"Director Qiao's Assumption of the Job" was criticized by the literary circles in Tianjin as soon as it was published. Many newspapers even devoted 14 pages to suppress it, sparking discussions across the country with mixed reviews.
“That period was when I produced the most works. I made a rule for myself. Every time an article criticizing me appeared in the newspaper, I would write another short story.”
Jiang Zilong showed a calm smile: "They only aimed at the front of the locomotive, but when the train moved, they could only hit the rear of the car, and sometimes they didn't hit it. These newspapers have just approved this article, but it hasn't been approved yet. My The next article will come out again.”
"Hey, Zilong, Zilong, your name is really correct, it's just like 'Literary Zhao Zilong', killing seven in and seven out." Fang Yan admired sincerely.
“Your metaphor is just right!”
Jiang Zilong laughed loudly: “Zhao Zilong is full of courage, and I, Zilong, am also a literary courageous person, capable of everything. Not afraid.”
“Fortunately, I asked you first.”
Fang Yan also knows the root cause of the dispute, after all, the situation is unclear.
This is also the reason why I still don’t do business. At most, I just buy monkey tickets, because if I do it in a big way, I will easily capsize in the gutter or even go to jail.
For example, fool melon seeds.
"So, you must think clearly. Reform literature is like a dragon in a tiger's den. You must be brave enough to write." Jiang Zilong smiled, "But I think your situation will be better than mine. Don't forget, you But there is a teacher.”
“Yes.”
Fang Yan had to sigh: "If it weren't for this relationship, I wouldn't have dared to think about reform literature, but I guess the teacher also thought of this and didn't stop me from thinking about reform themes."
The two chatted lively, and soon Gu Hua, Mo Shen, Jia Dashan and others also joined in to make suggestions for Fang Yan.
"Ten thousand yuan household? Household joint production chengbao?"
"This is still related to reform. The topic is somewhat sensitive, and we need to go to the countryside to observe and investigate."
"For the Annan counterattack, there should be no problem with military themes, right?"
"The subject matter is good, but Yanzi people are studying in the training center. How can they have the time and opportunity to go to the army to conduct research?"
"..."
"Life, how about this topic? "
In the midst of the discussion, Wang Anyi suddenly said it.
“Life?”
Fang Yan was as surprised as Jiang Zilong and others.
“Look at this.”
Wang Anyi took out the latest issue of "Chinese Youth" borrowed from the library and turned to the page with the folded footer. I saw the words "Why does the road of life become narrower and narrower" written above.
This is it!
The dead memory began to attack dialect again.
"Why does the road of life become narrower and narrower?" The main content comes from a letter from a reader signed "Pan Xiao".
Once this letter was published, it immediately triggered a nationwide discussion about life and outlook on life. The discussion lasted for more than half a year, and a total of 50,000 to 60,000 letters were received.
In my previous life, I also wrote to the editorial department.
“What is the meaning of life?”
“Where should life go?”
Wang Anyi looked left and right, "I feel that her confusion is not just hers, there must be many in our generation. The more confused, the more we need the power of literature and role models to guide us. What do you think?" ?" He said and turned his attention to Fang Yan.
"I agree with An Yi's statement that literature is a beacon of life and can illuminate the direction of the road ahead."
Tiening was the first to stand up and agree.
Listening to their speeches one by one, Fang Yan touched his chin, and flashed through his mind: "The Ordinary World", "The Human World", "Sunny Days", "The Shawshank Redemption", "To Live" either couldn't be written before the time came, or the background didn't match.
For example, "The Ordinary World" involves family joint production inheritance. I don't know if it has been implemented in northern Shaanxi at this time!
In fact, the most appropriate one should be Lu Yao's "Life", but unfortunately it is only a novella.
Hey, after asking around, I came back to the starting point. I might as well reform literature!
Fang Yanzheng is depressed about the difficulty of the master's task. If he wants to wear the crown, he must bear its weight. Perhaps this is the price of being Shen Yanbing's disciple.
Just when I was about to write down "Latent" to make preparations, Jiang Dan's voice came from the door.
She brought herself good news. The sample book of the latest issue of "Harvest" was sent to the training center!
Now that the sample book has arrived, will the remittance order be late?
It should be sent to your home, right?
Jiang Zilong won the Pioneer Medal by virtue of reform literature, one of the top 100 figures of the 40th anniversary, the three major trends of the 1980s, reform, scars, and reflection. Spy literature is still a little behind.
(End of this chapter)