1980 My literary era

Comrades in government agencies should be familiar with the term secondment.

The work unit is busy and there is no staff, so secondment becomes the best option.

In the past, secondments from the Chinese Literature Society were rare. If secondments were required, they would be seconded from other units from the Chinese Literature Society. For example, Lao Niu was seconded to the "China" magazine under the Chinese Literature Association.

The Chinese Literature Society, which had always been strong and even redundant, experienced a "talent shortage" and an "editor shortage" for the first time. Upon hearing this news, Cheng Wuchun, as the president, not only did not panic or worry, but felt happy.

What does the lack of people in the club mean?

It shows that the development is good!

Not only that, this can also promote the flow of talents within the company to a certain extent.

You must know that in the past few years, he has been worried about this matter almost every year.

Who doesn’t want to make progress, but there are only so many leadership positions in the company. If you have enough ability, but the position cannot keep up, why are ambitious young people still not leaving?

"I will contact you about this matter and add 4 more people to your Buhu Series editorial team. Your editorial team has too much workload, so the agency will provide a separate subsidy to these people. In addition, there are other people in your editorial team. A subsidy.”

After understanding the situation, Cheng Wuchun waved his hand in an unprecedented act of generosity.

Lin Weimin looked at him in surprise. Is this a gender change?

Cheng Wanchun didn't change his temper, but he saw the potential of the Buhu book series.

The first batch of three novels sold 1.8 million copies within one month of their release. This achievement is simply breathtaking.

Not all writers are named Lin Weimin. In the contemporary literary world, if a work can sell 1 million copies within a year, it is enough to set off a huge trend in the literary world.

For example, Cheng Zhongshi's "White Deer Plain" and Yu Qiuyu's "Cultural Journey" both sold more than one million copies in the year they were released. They had a huge impact on the literary world and the readership community and became a cultural phenomenon.

According to the estimated sales volume of the first three works in the Buhu series in the first month, almost no book will sell less than 2 million copies. The most exaggerated sales volume of "Dead City" may even reach 10 million copies. .

Lao Cheng is stingy, but not stupid.

If you want a horse to run, of course you have to feed it well.

What the horse eats is grass and what it milks is milk!

Cheng Wuchun personally took action and seconded four young and capable editors from several fraternal units to enrich the editorial team of Buhuhu Series, allowing everyone in the editorial team who had been working hard for more than two months to finally breathe a sigh of relief.

Although the future work will definitely be as busy as ever, at least there is no need to worry about sudden death.

Good thing, good thing!

The Buhu Book Series has absorbed a large number of novel manuscripts in a short period of time, and has also had a certain impact on major domestic publishing houses and literary journals.

These units were surprised to find that, starting in the past month, the number of manuscripts submitted to the editorial department or the number of manuscripts that editors could assemble was declining sharply.

After casually asking around about the writers they knew well, the editors found out that the manuscripts were all going to Yanjing, the Chinese Literature Society, and the Buhu Book Series.

Faced with this situation, many colleagues could not help but express their sincere greetings (lie) to the Chinese Literature Society.

You said that if you want to make a series of books, you can just make a series of books. Why do you want to draw money from the bottom of the cauldron?

Not a son of man!

Many literary journals and publishing houses are facing a shortage of manuscripts for their novels, and even Contemporary Magazine is not spared.

Jingfu had just finished writing "Eight Miles of Love" and originally planned to publish it in "Contemporary", but seeing that his friend Jia Pingwa's "Desolate Capital" was selected into the Buhu series and the sales skyrocketed, Jingfu could not Can you withstand this temptation?

He decisively sent the manuscript to the editorial team of the Buhu series.

After hearing the news, He Qizhi was furious and went to Jingfu to question him, but Jingfu first pretended to be crazy and acted stupid, and then raised the example of Gao Jianqun.

The first half of "The Last Huns" by Gao Jianqun was published in "Contemporary" in December last year and received rave reviews. However, because it had already been published in the journal, it could not be selected for the Buhu Series.

Seeing that Jia Pingwa's "The Wasted City" sold 1 million copies in one month, Gao Jianqun had no other emotions in his heart except envy.

Three months, just three months. If he had finished the first half of "The Last Hun" three months later, maybe he would be the one who soars into the sky now.

Jingfu didn't want to make the same mistake as Gao Jianqun. Anyway, he broke his promise before the work was released. He couldn't give up money just for the sake of face.

He Qizhi never expected that Jingfu would show such a shameless attitude. He had no choice but to go to the editorial team of Buhu Book Series to cause trouble.

We are all in the same organization. We supported you in developing a book series, but now you are poaching us. This is unreasonable.

He Qizhi didn't dare to go to Lin Weimin, so he caught Gao Xianjun and spat him out, spitting all over his face.

Gao Xianjun wiped his face and said with a helpless smile: "Lao He, you have wronged us. Writers all submit voluntarily, what can we do!"

Although it is clear that there is nothing wrong with Gao Xianjun's words, He Qizhi clings to him and insists on understanding. If the manuscript is not returned to us, we will never let it go.

If I can’t cure the author, I can’t cure you?

Gao Xianjun said speechlessly: "Lao He, can you let go of me first?"

"Give me the manuscript first."

"Some writers have named us and want to submit it to us. I will give you the manuscript. Do you dare to ask for it?"

He Qizhi stopped talking, of course this would not work, "Then you should reject the manuscript first, saying it does not meet the selection criteria."

"Lao He, aren't you making things difficult for me? "Eight Miles of Love" is also pretty good. Besides, aren't you afraid that Jingfu will find another place in anger?"

He Qizhi was a little worried after hearing this. It was true that it was going to rain and the mother wanted to get married. Apart from being a rogue, he couldn't think of a good way.

"How about... let's discuss it with the editor-in-chief!" Gao Xianjun suggested.

He Qizhi hesitated and could only do this.

The two came to Lin Weimin's office and explained the situation. Lin Weimin was a little dumbfounded after hearing this.

What is this thing called?

"For the people, you have to make the decision for us!" He Qizhi shouted.

"What do Jingfu think?" Lin Weimin asked.

"He has identified Buhu now. Jia Pingwa's "Abandoned Capital" is too powerful. Not only Jingfu, many long manuscripts originally submitted either "Contemporary" or "Harvest" as their first choice. Now it can be Well, they are all monopolized by the Buhu Book Series." He Qizhi said dissatisfied.

"Lao He, don't get upset. Buhuhu doesn't need so many manuscripts. Don't the manuscripts still have to go back to you?"

"Can the eldest daughter of a yellow flower be the same as a widow?"

Gao Xianjun couldn't help laughing, and Lin Weimin also laughed.

"Okay, okay, stop complaining!" Lin Weimin advised. He pondered for a moment and said, "Okay, let me communicate with Jing Fu that "Eight Miles of Love" should still be published by "Contemporary"."

He Qizhi immediately beamed with joy when he heard this, "Thank you, editor-in-chief."

If you use it, you will be the editor-in-chief. If you don’t need it, you will serve the people. Well, it is very true.

Gao Xianjun was anxious, "Chief Editor..."

Lin Weimin waved his hand, "That's it this time. Lao He, I can tell you that if this happens again in the future, I won't let Buhuhu suffer any more."

He Qizhi asked for "Eight Miles of Love" and was in a good mood. He nodded and said, "No problem."

After the two left, Lin Weimin contacted Jingfu. He heard that his manuscript had caused internal conflicts in the Chinese Literature Society, and Jingfu was a little embarrassed, but the money and silk moved people's hearts, and he still had no intention of transferring the manuscript elsewhere.

Lin Weimin had no choice but to advise: "The popularity of "Desolated Capital" has its own characteristics, and not every book in the Buhu series is such a best-seller."

Jingfu also understands this truth. He does not expect his "Eight Miles of Love" to be as good as "The Wasted City", but even the level of "Bitter World" will be fine!

With 300,000 copies a month, it should be easy to sell 2 million copies.

After understanding Jingfu's idea, Lin Weimin smiled and said: "The quality of the book "Eight Miles of Love" is very good. If we promote it well, even if it is not selected into the Buhu series, it will still achieve good sales."

Jingfu was doubtful about his words, and Lin Weimin added: "How about this. "Eight Miles of Love and Enmity" will still be published in "Contemporary". Our Chinese Literature Society will arrange to publish it as soon as possible, and at the same time vigorously promote it, the sales volume will definitely not be bad."

Lin Weimin is the editor-in-chief of the Chinese Literature Society. Being able to make a special call to communicate about this matter has already given him a lot of face. What he said was for this reason, and Jingfu also knew that if he persisted, he would offend others.

"Okay, then I'll listen to you."

After finally getting through to Jingfu, Lin Weimin informed He Qizhi and Gao Xianjun of the news and asked them to hand over the manuscript of "Eight Miles of Love".

After finishing his work, Lin Weimin couldn't help but sigh.

It is difficult for an upright official to deal with household matters. If this kind of thing had not happened within the Chinese Literature Society, he would not have called Jingfu to discuss it.

Fortunately, the results are still good.

A few days later, a seminar on "The Last Huns" was held in the large conference room of the Chinese Literature Society.

In December last year, the first half of "The Last Huns" was published in the 12th issue of "Contemporary". Because only half of the content was published, the work seminar was not held for a long time.

It was not until this month that the second half of "The Last Hun" was published in the fourth issue of this year's "Contemporary" that the work seminar could be held.

In recent years, it seems to have gradually become a routine for famous writers to hold a symposium on their works after their works are published or published, regardless of the response.

This time for the seminar on "The Last Huns", the Chinese Literature Society invited a group of writers, literary critics and scholars as usual, and also invited two journalists to participate. After the seminar on the work, the reporters can send out press releases to expand the discussion. The popularity and influence of the work.

Early in the morning, a group of people walked into the Chinese Literature Society.

Literature is a circle, and everyone hangs out in the circle. They are all familiar with each other and can start chatting in a few words.

Han Xiaohui is a reporter from "Guangming Daily". Today she was invited to participate in a writer's work seminar for the first time. She felt very curious when she saw everyone's familiarity with each other.

He Zhenbang is the dean and professor of the National Academy of Letters, and a famous literary critic. He was specially invited to attend the seminar today. As soon as he saw Lin Weimin, he said enthusiastically: "Weimin, your Chinese Literature Society is trying to catch all the writers in Shaanxi." !”

Lin Weimin smiled and said: "Principal, you are saying the opposite. It's not that we want to catch all Shaanxi writers in one fell swoop, but that Shaanxi writers are going to march eastward with their swords!"

"Eastern Expedition? Hehe, this is an interesting statement!" He Zhenbang said.

Han Xiaohui, who was on the side, felt moved when she heard this. She looked at several Shaanxi writers in the team, thoughtfully.