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 admires novels, that's not enough.
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 has not been attending classes in the Chinese Department since the start of school, and since we haven't seen him during the summer vacation, 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 that’s understandable.
Since the college entrance examination was resumed and students entered school, 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 the 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 drama.
"Well, during the summer vacation, Li Chun, who is in Grade 77, wrote a script at home. Recently, everyone has been rehearsing it, and some people from our class also participated."
When the conversation came to the triangle, the two separated, and Lin Chaoyang returned to the library.
On this day, Wu Zuxiang's class was held 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 we have seen the name "Xu Lingjun" too many times in many newspapers and magazines, and we are not unfamiliar with Lin Chaoyang at all.
"You boy can really do anything!"
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 one thing Chen Jiangong said is right.
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. character.
"Look at you, you can't take a joke!" Chen Jiangong suppressed the humor on his face and said seriously: "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 passed yet, "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 like "You are a boy who knows no blessings even though you are in the midst of blessings."
"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. If you 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 unvalued 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 bluntly, it is everyone’s excavation, exposure, criticism and reflection on the unfortunate experiences of the past few years.
You should have seen a lot of such works published or published during this period. Let’s be honest, how many of them are truly excellent works?
I think the popularity of this scar literature is inevitable, but its popularity is more based on its emotional value. This trend is destined to not last long.
As everyone's resentment gradually subsides in the past two years, its popularity will inevitably come to an end. It may be replaced by reflection, nostalgia, or something else. Didn't I mention these when I gave my speech?"
Chen Jiangong said: "I listened to the speech during the speech, but hasn't the wind been too strong recently? Today I listened to your teachings again, which made me enlightened again.
Hey, when you mentioned "emotional value", I remembered that I also read the article Comrade Yushu published in the newspaper that day.
You didn't come up with this word, did you? It's quite accurate. You seem to be indifferent to fame and wealth, but I think you want it to be noisy and noisy outside, the better."
"Stop talking nonsense and listen carefully to the lecture."
After 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 has the characteristic thinness of a scholar, has deep eyes, wears glasses, has a gentle and cowardly look, and looks easy to bully.
"Hello, Comrade Chaoyang, I am Hong Zicheng, a lecturer in the Chinese Department."
The middle-aged man's self-introduction made Lin Chaoyang raise his eyebrows unconsciously.
Future boss!
Many people in future generations may not know Hong Zicheng's name when mentioned, but if you ask college students studying Chinese, they will definitely be familiar with it.
Because in the 1990s, this big man wrote a book that could 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 Chinese departments of many universities in China, and it was still used until Lin Chaoyang traveled through time.
"Zuo Zhuan" says: The supreme leader establishes virtue, the second is meritorious service, and the third is establishing words. Even if it lasts for a long time, this is called immortality.
The lifelong dream of Chinese literati is precisely these three goals. A "History of Contemporary Chinese Literature" can be called a "statement". From this point of view, Hong Zicheng's achievements are second to none in the contemporary Chinese literary world.
Of course, Hong Zicheng is not that awesome now.
Now he is over forty years old and still an ordinary lecturer at Yan University. Lin Chaoyang has never even taken one of his classes.
"Hello, Teacher Hong!" Lin Chaoyang greeted politely, "What do you want from me?"
"Yeah." Hong Zicheng nodded.
"Recently I am writing a book on contemporary literature, which I co-authored.
Originally, the book was almost written, but recently there has been some controversy in the media about you and scar literature. I read your previous article "The Inevitable Rise and Decline of Scar Literature" that you published in October.
I think some of your views and analysis on scar literature are very accurate, and I want to talk to you."
Hong Zicheng's polite attitude is mixed with old-fashioned attitude. At first glance, he seems to be the type who devotes himself to studying knowledge and is not good at sociability.
Lin Chaoyang glanced at his watch and said, "Let's go home and chat."
Hong Zicheng did not expect to invite Lin Chaoyang to his home for the first time when he met him. 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 a hint of envy.
The villas in Yannanyuan and the apartments in Langrun Lake are standard treatment for professors at Yanda. Being able to live in these places proves that their academic strength and status are at the forefront of China's academic and intellectual circles.
Hong Zicheng is only a lecturer now, and still lives in Tongzi Building to the east of Building 32, which is full of young lecturers from Yanda, um, of course, including middle-aged lecturers.
When the two arrived home, Tao's father had just returned home for a while, and he looked at Hong Zicheng and felt familiar.
"You are from the Chinese Department..." Tao's father couldn't remember his name for a moment, so Hong Zicheng said, "Hong Zicheng."
"Yes, I remembered it, Hong Zicheng! Yang Hui praised you several times for your good essay writing."
Yang Hui is the head of the Department of Chinese Studies, a senior professor of the Department of Chinese Studies, and one of the founders and main members of the Shen Zhong Society.
Speaking of Yang Hui, the most awesome thing is of course the fire in Zhaojialou. He was one of the first students to break into Zhaojialou. It can be said that he was a person who changed the history of China.
"Thank you for your praise. I'm currently writing a book about contemporary literature. I came here today to talk to Comrade Chaoyang about his views on scar literature."
There was no need for Tao's father to ask, and Hong Zicheng took the initiative to explain his purpose.
Father Tao waved his hand and said with a smile: "I don't understand what you young people are talking about about literature."
After saying hello to Tao's father, the two of them had just sat and chatted in the room for a while when Tao Yushu came back.
Tao Yushu's eyes lit up when he heard that Hong Zicheng was here to talk to Lin Chaoyang about scar literature today.
Recently, in order to compete with those outside articles criticizing Lin Chaoyang, she carefully studied scar literature and published two articles, but she always felt unsatisfied because they were always facing each other from a distance.
The appearance of Hong Zicheng allowed her to verify how much she had gained from her recent studies and research.
"Teacher Hong, you study contemporary literature. What do you think of the future development trend of scar literature?"
Hong Zicheng looked at Lin Chaoyang in confusion, isn't this my word?
Chapter completed!