1980 My literary era

The story begins when Lin Weimin went to France to receive the Goncourt Literature Prize.

At that time, exchanges between the Museum of History and the French were booming, and several exchange activities were planned, one of which was the exchange performance of people and arts.

Another exchange activity is a group of Chinese writers visiting France at the invitation of the French Ministry of Culture.

At the beginning of April, the People's Arts went to France for an exchange performance for half a month and returned from France. Immediately afterwards was a Chinese writers group's visit. Naturally, the Literary and Art Association was responsible for this matter.

After Lin Weimin received the Goncourt Literature Prize, he participated in many activities organized by France. During the activities, Lin Weimin showed his erudition and humor. Countless French literary figures and people were impressed by his charisma.

To a certain extent, Lin Weimin represents Chinese writers and has left a perfect impression on the French cultural circle, media and people.

Therefore, the French cultural community attaches great importance to this cultural exchange event between China and France, hoping to recreate the effect of Lin Weimin's visit to France.

To this end, the French side has held many lectures and symposiums, including meetings with readers and other activities. The French news media has reported a lot on this, not only among the Chinese in France, but also among many ordinary French people. I am very concerned about this group of Chinese writers.

But what no one expected was that when some of these writers arrived in France, the first thing they thought of was not how to show the grace of Chinese literati, the beauty of Chinese culture, and promote exchanges between the cultural circles of the two countries. China was heavily criticized.

"I encountered a very heavy psychological problem while writing the novel. I couldn't rule out two shadows: one is the shocking poverty in the land where I live, and the other is the very low overall cultural level of our nation."

"It is said that a writer cannot write in this state of mind, but I have no choice...it has become a psychological factor in my creation of novels."

"We can no longer live in this world with the belief that we have excellent traditions and great culture."

"Chinese writers can't tell the truth, and we can't tell the truth."

Most of the people who said these words are famous in China for creating "scar literature". This time they arrived in France and seemed to have found an outlet to vent their anger. They slandered China without any scruples and no bottom line.

They traveled thousands of miles, took the country's precious foreign exchange, and went to Paris to slander their motherland. The circumstances were so bad that even Professor Xu Guangcun of Wandao, who was invited to participate in the event, could not stand it.

"Listening to your speeches made us cry, because from your narratives, people found that China is so small and so despicable. None of you talked about the impact of Chinese culture and Chinese history on you."

"China is poor, but its culture is not poor. Our nation should be praised. Don't forget that as writers, you should lead the Chinese people forward."

Professor Xu Guangcun's righteous speech did not alert this group of writers. On the contrary, after he spoke, several writers stood up and refuted his advice one by one.

Moreover, some people had loud voices, and some even stood up from their seats and pointed their fingers at Xu Guangcun to question him.

Obviously, what this group of people are really interested in is not literature, but politics.

Jacqueline Dubois, a French TV reporter who was interviewing at the venue, publicly stated on the spot that she was disappointed with the level of this group of writers and that she would give up interviewing and reporting on them.

The famous French playwright Carriere, who chaired the discussion, also said: If lies are not allowed, how can literature exist?

Someone in the audience also said: Fictional plots in literature are actually lies.

Faced with a situation that even the French media and audiences could not stand, these writers did not reflect on their own problems and continued their perverse arguments.

After the event, "European Times" truthfully reported the content of this event in a special article.

When they learned that the reporter who wrote the report was a China News Service reporter stationed in France, the writers actually reprimanded the reporter for covering their speeches at the event, and threatened to find their supervisor, Hu XX, to transfer the reporter after returning to Beijing. Return to the country.

This group of people keeps saying that they have been persecuted and want the Chinese government and the Chinese people to reflect, but when they face dissent, they behave more brutally than anyone else.

What a satirical farce!

The serious nature of this writers' group visit to France is unprecedented.

French people who participated in the event publicly criticized after the meeting: "This group of Chinese writers is small-minded and has poor temperament. They cannot listen to different opinions. They keep saying they want democracy and freedom, but they do not know how to discuss issues democratically."

The Overseas Chinese Club in France also expressed that it did not understand the remarks of this group of writers.

Many French scholars criticized: "Didn't they say they came to France to experience the democratic atmosphere? France allows the expression of various different opinions."

A reporter from a Hong Kong newspaper based in Paris said that they have repeatedly said that there is no freedom of the press in China. Are they telling the truth here? Why should people be attacked if they report objectively and truthfully that someone disagrees with them?

Some people even said after learning that individual members of the delegation threatened to withdraw journalists who wrote for the "European Times" from the country. Fortunately, these people have not yet taken power, otherwise the Chinese people would have suffered even more.

Not many people know the news sent back by the Cultural Association. This visit to France is undoubtedly a failure, and the impact it caused is extremely bad. The Cultural Association is also covering up, but they can't hide it from Lin Weimin. This event itself is the result of previous events. Lin is the product of people's petition for the law.

After Lin Weimin learned the ins and outs of the matter from the Literary and Art Association, he was equally indignant at the wanton behavior and lack of bottom line of this group of writers.

He angrily called the Literary and Art Association and gave Zhang Guangnian a slap in the face.

"Cover the lid? Why cover the lid? Do you, the Cultural Association, want to help the evildoer?"

"The people and readers in the country have the right to know the truth of the matter, and we also have the responsibility to provide the people with information and materials in this regard."

"These people take the country's precious foreign exchange and go abroad to make nonsense. What kind of behavior is this? It's disgusting!"

"The people in your literary association are all the emperor's daughters? You can't say that? You can't touch them?"

Faced with Lin Weimin's full firepower, Zhang Guangnian's defense seemed feeble.

Writers who can be sent abroad for visits undoubtedly have some achievements and reputations. The literary association cannot be too harsh and can only find ways to reconcile.

"They just came out of the country, and their minds are still full of official duties, big pot rice, unjust, false and wrong cases. They just want to get angry and complain."

Lin Weimin became even more furious when he heard Zhang Guangnian's words.

"Lao Zhang, if your literary association has this attitude, I have nothing to say. From now on, I will withdraw from the Chinese Cultural Association. In the afternoon, you will send someone to pick up the withdrawal application."

After speaking, Lin Weimin hung up the phone.

At this time, heads were popping up like mushrooms in the corridor of the back building.

Fierce sounds just erupted in Lin Weimin's office. This is an extremely rare situation. Everyone knows that Lin Weimin is usually good-tempered and never blushes with others, let alone such a fierce quarrel.

Words such as "cover the lid", "literary association" and "foreign exchange" made everyone even more curious. They heard it half-understood, and they were itching to rush into Lin Weimin's office.

"What's going on?"

"I don't know, it must be related to the Cultural Association."

"Nonsense, who of you is going to inquire?"

"If you go at this time, aren't you looking for a scolding?"

A group of people were talking with their heads raised when they saw Lin Weimin walking out of the office with an ugly face. The group of people immediately shrank their heads in fear.

Lin Weimin took a walk in the courtyard. After feeling less angry, he returned to the office to work.

Just after lunch, Zhang Guangnian took Zhang Qi to the Chinese Literature Society.

In the morning, Lin Weimin threatened to quit the Cultural Association on the phone, but he was very worried.

Now Lin Weimin is a symbol of Chinese literature to the outside world. If he withdraws from the Literary and Art Association, the impact will be too great.

When the news spread, both officials and the public had to ask, why did Lin Weimin withdraw from the Cultural Association?

How should the Literary and Art Association respond? There is no way to answer!

Once everything is revealed, nothing can be covered up.

"For the people, you have to understand us. What they did is a bit excessive, but our Cultural Association is not a law enforcement agency after all."

"Tell me, if we deal with them now, will they say more weird things?"

"Besides, what we hear now are only one-sided stories, just complaints from a few people."

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Zhang Guangnian and Zhang Qi were both old acquaintances of Lin Weimin. They came to the door together and tried their best to persuade him.

Lin Weimin also understood that the two of them were going to fight each other hard, and their ultimate goal was to make this matter a big deal and a trivial matter.

He understood, but when he thought about the nonsense about the Literary and Art Association, he couldn't help but get angry.

"Whether you want to deal with these people or not has nothing to do with me. I have decided to withdraw from this meeting. I am ashamed to be associated with this group of people!" Lin Weimin said decisively.

His attitude was resolute, and he remained unwavering despite Zhang Guangnian and Zhang Qi's persuasion. The two were helpless when they saw the situation.

Lin Weimin is the signature of the Chinese Cultural Association, and the group of people who visited France are also the backbone of various cultural associations. The palms and backs of his hands are full of flesh.

"For the sake of the people, I have a heartless request!" Zhang Qi said with a look of embarrassment on his face.

Without him having to say anything, Lin Weimin could guess that he just wanted him not to make this matter a big deal.

Lin Weimin sneered, "You've done it and you're afraid to tell it? Lao Zhang, we are old acquaintances, and there are two acquaintances of mine in the writers group. Didn't some of them say they want to tell the truth? Don't they want to seek truth from facts? Why are you afraid? What are they saying abroad? What are they afraid of?"

Zhang Qi was speechless when he was scolded by Lin Weimin, and he advised dryly: "We are all our own people..."

"Eating Chinese food and smashing Chinese pots, do you call yourself one of our own?"

Lin Weimin frowned coldly, "It's because of my own people that I feel even more sad. In the past few years, they alone have suffered misfortune? Who is not covered with bruises? It's been 88 years now. They have been scolding them for more than ten years, and they have also enjoyed it. After more than ten years of courtesy, when will they have trouble?

Are they going to let the entire nation rot with them in a mood of self-pity? The country is finally on the right track now, but there are still so many difficulties to face, and so many people are still below the poverty line. Why can't they see that? Is it true that we literati’s pens are just for us to vent our dissatisfaction and resentment in our hearts? "

Lin Weimin was so angry when he spoke that he didn't care at all, which made Zhang Guangnian and Zhang Qi look embarrassed.

In fact, the two of them also understood that what Lin Weimin said made sense.

But some things can easily become what they are now and become a mess when put into a collective context.

"Alas!" Zhang Guangnian sighed, with a bit of sadness on his face, "Weimin, we all understand your mood. Now that you have decided, we will no longer persuade you. I just hope you can understand ours. Difficulties, understand the difficulties of the association. After all..."

Lin Weimin shook his head, "I understand, but if we continue like this, it's not a good thing."

Zhang Guangnian and Zhang Qi looked at each other in silence. How could they not know?