Lin Chaoyang really wanted to tell Tao Yushu, Zhang Dening and his gang are probably eager for you to leave!

But for the sake of family harmony and his own safety, he changed his words.

"Going to "People's Literature" is not out of town, it's all in Yanjing. Our home is right in front of "Yenjing Literature". I miss my old colleagues and can see them anytime when I come back."

Listening to Lin Chaoyang's words, Tao Yushu nodded slightly, seeming to be moved.

Lin Chaoyang said at this time: "But you have to think carefully about going to "People's Literature". The water there is deeper than that of "Yenjing Literature"."

"What do you mean?" Tao Yushu looked at him.

"Old Li, have you forgotten?"

The "Old Li" in Lin Chaoyang's mouth is Li Qingquan, the former head of "Yenching Literature".

Li Qingquan was the editorial director of "People's Literature" in the 1950s. After being ordinary for a few years, he was transferred back to Yanjing to serve as the head of the editorial department of "Yenjing Literature".

In just two years under his control, the magazine was completely transformed, and a large number of works with widespread influence were launched.

Because of this work performance, Li Qingquan was transferred back to "People's Literature" in July of the previous year as the second-ranked deputy editor.

After more than twenty years, Li Qingquan returned to the place where he fought again, and Li Qingquan still had the determination to make a comeback.

But the reality is that after he returned to "People's Literature", there was no movement, and he no longer used Fang Qiu as he did in "Yenjing Literature".

At the same time, through Li Qingquan's experience, we can also see how big the span of Wang Meng's step is.

One was the editor-in-chief of "Yenjing Literature" and was transferred to "People's Literature" as the second-ranked deputy editor;

One was the nominal deputy editor of "Yenjing Literature" and was transferred to "People's Literature" as the editor-in-chief.

Listening to Lin Chaoyang's words, Tao Yushu had no worries, "How can I care so much about their leadership? I just want to do things and publish good works!"

"People's Literature" is a golden brand in the literary world. It is a literary palace that all writers aspire to. If you can work there, the quality of the works you can come into contact with will undoubtedly be among the best in the country.

Tao Yushu's thoughts were understandable to Lin Chaoyang. Seeing that she had an idea of ​​her own, he said: "Then I support you, let's go to People's Literature."

"But I can't bear to leave you all." Tao Yushu looked reluctant to leave.

Okay, what I said just now is all in vain, woman!

After much hesitation, Tao Yushu finally decided to follow Wang Meng to "People's Literature".

No matter how deep the feelings of colleagues are, they can't stop Ms. Tao's professionalism.

What's more, she also understands that the situation is different when she goes to "People's Literature" now and where she was assigned after graduating from college.

If assigned after graduation, she would have to sit on the bench for several years or even more than ten years to gain qualifications. But now that she is following Wang Meng, an airborne leader, she can almost foresee that she will be reused by Wang Meng, the editor-in-chief.

Such career development was an irresistible temptation for Tao Yushu.

A few days later, as Tao Yushu said, Wang Meng took up the post of editor-in-chief of "People's Literature", and a few days later, Tao Yushu received a notice of job transfer.

On the last day of "Yanjing Literature", Tao Yushu handed over all the manuscripts to her colleagues. Before getting off work, she packed up her office and said goodbye to her colleagues one by one.

"Old Zhou!"

"Dening!"

"Wang Jie!"

Colleagues looked reluctant to part with her and sent her out of the Cultural Affairs Bureau compound together in the rush to get off work.

Lin Chaoyang came to pick up Tao Yushu, mainly to help her get things. He stood aside and watched Tao Yushu and his colleagues say goodbye.

"Go to them and do your best, don't embarrass our "Yenjing Literature"!"

"Don't be afraid when things happen. We, Yanjing Literature, will always be your natal family."

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Several female colleagues held Tao Yushu's hand and said all kinds of thoughtful words, which made her eyes wet, and they hugged each other goodbye.

When she came to Lin Chaoyang, she took a deep breath and said to him: "Let's go!"

Lin Chaoyang followed her footsteps and couldn't help but turn his head and glance at the salted fish in "Yenjing Literature".

The smiles on their faces that survived the disaster changed to sadness the moment Lin Chaoyang turned around, looking at Tao Yushu's back and waving silently.

Act, just act!

Early the next morning after bidding farewell to "Yenjing Literature", Tao Yushu stepped onto his chariot, looking as heroic as ever.

The motorcycle roared as she walked eastward along Chang'an Avenue. After a while, she arrived at No. 52 Dongsiba Tiao.

Nowadays, the publication of "People's Literature" has been returned to the Writers Publishing House by the Humanities Society. Because the office conditions of the Literary and Art Association are now tight, the magazine "People's Literature" can only live here.

The building belongs to the Theater Association, and the editorial department occupies two large rooms and three small offices in the building. The fiction team and the administrative team are in the big room, the poetry, prose and criticism teams are in two small rooms, and the other small room is To the Executive Deputy Editor.

As for the editor-in-chief, most of the editors-in-chief of "People's Literature" work part-time, and most of their offices are located at the Literary and Art Association.

Recently, Wang Meng has been working in the editorial department because he has just joined the job.

As soon as Tao Yushu arrived, he took her and introduced her to many editors in the editorial department.

Facing Tao Yushu's arrival, the editors of "People's Literature" showed great enthusiasm, but behind this enthusiasm, there was also some subtlety.

June and July of 1983 were turbulent months for People's Literature.

Editor-in-chief Zhang Guangnian resigned and was replaced by Wang Meng. The three deputy editors Ge Luo, Li Qingquan, and Liu Jianqing were eliminated, leaving only Liu Jianqing, which can be said to be a huge effort.

This is not over yet. Wang Menggang came to the editorial department and transferred Tao Yushu from "Yanjing Literature" and Zhu Wei from "China Youth" on the grounds that the magazine lacked young cadres and capable manpower, adding fresh blood to the editorial department. .

Everyone in the editorial department knew that these two people were Wang Meng's cronies.

Of course, in addition to bringing him a capable assistant, Wang Meng also understands the principle of uniting old comrades.

He advocated personnel reform in the editorial department, reorganizing the original editorial board, calling on the older generation of writers to withdraw from the editorial board, and to have a group of young and middle-aged writers join in.

Then select the deputy editor-in-chief among them. In this way, the deputy editor-in-chief must be selected from among the old people in the editorial department. The old people are not afraid of newcomers taking the credit. The prestige of Wang Meng, the new editor-in-chief, will definitely increase greatly.

In just a few days, the situation was sorted out in a matter of seconds.

Tao Yushu heard the above information from Zhu Wei. Zhu Wei came two days earlier than Tao Yushu. He and Lin Chaoyang are friends, so the relationship between the two is naturally closer than with other people.

What's more, both of them were transferred here by Wang Meng, so they naturally had an extra layer of trust.

After learning about the current internal situation in the editorial department, Tao Yushu didn't say much. She came to "People's Literature" to work.

Lin Chaoyang's "Wreaths Under the Mountains" was published in People's Literature, and Cui Daoyi was the editor. This was another acquaintance of Tao Yushu in the editorial department.

With the editor-in-chief covering him and acquaintances and colleagues around him, Tao Yushu quickly adapted to the environment as soon as he arrived in the editorial department.

After getting off work in the evening, as soon as she walked to the door of the building, she heard Wang Meng calling her.

"Editor-in-Chief, what are your instructions?"

Wang Meng smiled and waved his hand, "Editor-in-chief, let's call him Lao Wang."

He then asked: "What has your Chaoyang been busy with recently?"

"What can he do besides going to work and writing novels?"

"No wonder he has a high output. His creative attitude is really not ordinary."

Wang Meng chatted for a while and made a request to visit his home. Naturally, Tao Yushu couldn't refuse.

Tao Yushu rode a motorcycle, followed by Wang Meng on a bicycle, and the two came all the way to Xiaoliubukou Alley.

After Lin Chaoyang and his wife moved, this was Wang Meng's first time here. As soon as he entered the yard, he couldn't help but admire: "Your yard is big enough, even bigger than Mr. Ye's yard."

Diagonally across from Building 52, Dongsiba Tiao, where the "People's Literature" magazine is located, is Mr. Ye Shengtao's courtyard. It occupies a very large area, but compared with Tao Yu's courtyard, it is still much inferior.

"At that time, I thought it would be easier for me to go to work because I was pregnant, but I didn't expect that I would change jobs after only one year."

Wang Meng joked: "It seems that this is my fault!"

After joking and entering the house, Tao Yushu poured Wang Meng a cup of tea and chatted with him. It was almost twenty minutes before Lin Chaoyang came back.

"Old Wang? You are a rare visitor!"

Lin Chaoyang saw that Wang Meng was very happy, and then he said calmly: "From now on, you will be the direct leader of our Yushu family. I have to treat you to a good meal today!"

Wang Meng joked: "You were not the direct leader before? You invited me to this meal too late!"

"Don't be afraid of being late for a good meal. Isn't this equivalent to celebrating your promotion?"

The two joked with each other, and Tao Yushu got up to cook. After she left, Wang Meng got down to business.

"As you know, I have just taken up my duties at People's Literature. In order to carry out my work, I have put forward several proposals, one of which is to reform the editorial board.

It’s not that the original editorial board was bad, but it was all composed of highly respected seniors, and many people have basically ignored it. This time I want to add some fresh blood to the editorial board.

How about it? Are you interested in becoming an editorial board member?"

I think back then, Zhang Guangnian also proposed to let Lin Chaoyang join the editorial board of "People's Literature", but it was all to coax him to join the Literary and Art Association.

Lin Chaoyang didn't expect that this boomerang would fly back again after a few years.

Being an editorial board member of "People's Literature" has no substantial benefits, but just like being a member of the Mao Dun Literature Award jury, it represents a kind of qualification.

If you look at who is on the original editorial board, you can understand the value of joining it.

Sha Ting, Zhang Tianyi, Yan Wenjing, Wei Wei, Xie Bingxin, Sun Li, He Jingzhi... it can be said that they are almost all the most remarkable celebrities in the modern and contemporary Chinese literary world.

Lin Chaoyang really wanted Zhang Guangnian to take a good look at him. Lao Wang was called a leader in handling matters.

"Sure. This is a good thing. I have no reason not to agree." Lin Chaoyang said happily.

"Thank you Chaoyang for your support." Wang Meng listened to his words, held his hand happily, and laughed and said: "Speaking of which, you are the youngest editorial board member of "People's Literature" since its establishment!"
Chapter completed!