1980 My Literary Era.

Chapter 544 Influenced a Generation
In late April, the fourth issue of "Contemporary" has been on the market for more than 20 days, and Lin Weimin's "Not One Less" has also been published for more than 20 days. The critics' evaluation of this novel is generally positive, but There are also many people who think that Lin Weimin's latest work after two years has lost the sharpness and aura of the past, and it seems very mediocre, and the novel is a bit deliberately sensational.

Compared with the polarized remarks of the critics, many readers' evaluation of this novel is more positive and positive, and almost all letters are mainly praise.

Among them, the most enthusiastic response belongs to the large group of college students.

This group of youths in their prime and full of enthusiasm felt strongly after watching "No One Less". Many of them wrote to the editorial department of "Contemporary", expressing their intention to devote themselves to the cause of education in poverty-stricken areas.

Among them, the first letter from readers who mentioned this idea also received a personal reply from Lin Weimin. In the letter, Lin Weimin advised the enthusiastic college student to think twice before acting.

The intention is to hope that he can think carefully and not regret it.

But the enthusiastic college students seemed to misunderstand what Lin Weimin meant, thinking that Lin Weimin didn't trust him, and even sent Lin Weimin's letter to the China Youth Daily.

"China Youth Daily" was founded in Yanjing in 1951. It is a national-level mainstream media with young people as its main readers and great influence.

Since the publication resumed in 1978, it has successively reported the deeds of young advanced figures and advanced collectives such as Zhang Haidi, who is physically and mentally disabled, and the Chinese women's volleyball team, which has aroused extensive and enthusiastic influence across the country.

This kind of media has always been full of interest in the deeds of young people's courageous struggle and responsibility.

At the same time that the college students sent Lin Weimin's letter, they also wrote a letter to China Youth Daily, explaining the ins and outs of the matter in detail.

The editorial department of "China Youth Daily" immediately became interested. College students with ideals and aspirations were inspired by the novel and hoped to devote themselves to education in poverty-stricken areas. What a good promotional material this is!
The editorial department immediately polished up Lin Weimin's letter and the college student's submission, and published it.

"China Youth Daily" is a national newspaper. Within a few days of its publication, the current issue immediately aroused widespread discussion and attention across the country.

Readers can all see that Lin Weimin's purpose in writing that letter to college students was out of kindness.

Just like what he wrote in his letter, "I hope you didn't feel the impulsiveness of the novel, but asked your own heart, and after some deliberation, you made an important decision about the destiny of your life." ".

The descriptions in the articles submitted by the college students to the China Youth Daily are full of youthful enthusiasm and idealism unique to young people, especially the last paragraph.

"I would like to thank Mr. Lin for his kindness, but I hope he can face up to my decision, which is definitely not a hasty decision made on the spur of the moment.

I voluntarily devote myself to the cause of education in poverty-stricken areas, please supervise the motherland and the people! "

The influence of "China Youth Daily" is huge. After it published this article, it not only attracted the attention and discussion of readers across the country, but also aroused many discussions in the media, and this discussion has grown over time. The passage is constantly expanding the scope.

College students in this era are truly the favored children of heaven and an important force in the development of the country and society. It stands to reason that they should be placed where they are most needed.

Sending the college students who have been trained by these countries to the poorest places in the country to teach and educate people, it is difficult to achieve results in a short period of time, and it is also suspected of being overqualified.

Readers who supported and those who did not quickly split into two factions, and within a very short period of time, it tended to spread into a national discussion.

In the 90s, such national discussions were not uncommon.

On May 1978, 5, "Guangming Daily" published an article "Practice is the only criterion for testing truth" in the name of a special commentator, which aroused a great discussion on the standard of truth;
In May 1980, "China Youth" published a letter from Pan Xiao, a female worker, which set off a "Pan Xiao Discussion" on the meaning and value of life;
On July 1982, 7, "Guangming Daily" reported the deeds of Zhang Hua, a college student who rescued the excrement worker from sacrificing his life.

The Chinese in the 80s were materially poor, but spiritually rich.

These nationwide discussions have enriched the life of a generation, become the nutrient of their life, and brought infinite vitality to the whole society.

In recent years, there have been fewer and fewer big discussions like this. The big reason is that domestic attention and energy have been increasingly attracted by economic life, while neglecting the pursuit of metaphysics.

The report in the "China Youth Daily" happened to stimulate the spiritual pursuit of the Chinese people that had been dormant for a long time.

Lin Weimin did not expect that his letter would be published in the newspaper, and he was even more unexpected about the development of outside public opinion. When the reporter of "China Youth Daily" found him, he was still a little caught off guard.

"Mr. Lin, what is your attitude towards the current discussions among all parties? I read your letter, and it seems that you do not support the decision of college students."

Facing the reporter's question, Lin Weimin had no choice but to smile bitterly: "At that time, I was mainly afraid that this classmate had finished reading my novel and made a hasty decision on the spur of the moment, so I specially wrote him a letter back. I don't disagree. He went, just hoping that he can make a prudent decision, after all, this is a major event related to the future of life."

Speaking of this, Lin Weimin took out some letters received by the editorial department of "Contemporary" recently.

"Look, these are the letters we have received recently. They are all letters from students who read "Not One Less" and plan to support education in poor areas."

The reporter flipped through the letters from readers, tears welling up in his eyes.

The handwriting of these letters varies, but the responsibilities and ambitions for the country and the people shown are the same.

"Mr. Lin, you have done a great deed with immeasurable merit. Your novel has influenced a generation!" The reporter said excitedly with tears in his eyes.

Lin Weimin was serious and said, "You can't say that."

"Why?" the reporter asked.

Lin Weimin pointed to the letters on the desk, "I believe that the students who wrote the letters have good thoughts at the moment, but there is a huge gap between ideals and reality..."

The reporter was silent after hearing the words, and said after a while: "Are you afraid that they might regret it later?"

Lin Weimin nodded, "Ideals are not so easy to stick to. Some people will regret it. I just hope that by that time, those who retreat will not bear the guilt of conscience and the condemnation of public opinion."

When he said this, he looked at the reporter, and the reporter subconsciously avoided Lin Weimin's eyes.

How could he fail to understand what Lin Weimin meant? The matter of dedicating himself to education in poverty-stricken areas is naturally a great thing full of idealism and humanistic care. The media is willing to see it, and the government is also happy to see its success. Added fuel to the flames.

Once someone really decides to do this, he will inevitably be pushed to the high altar of morality, and no retreat will be allowed.

"Mr. Lin, your concerns are justified, but this is a good thing for the country and the people," the reporter said.

Lin Weimin nodded slightly, "Of course it's a good thing."

He smiled, "This is my little inappropriate concern. I hope you can mention it when you report, okay?"

"No problem, you are right to worry."

The reporter from "China Youth Daily" left. Two days later, an interview with Lin Weimin, the person involved, was published again, which attracted a lot of attention.

In addition to "China Youth Daily", there are many other media involved in this event and discussion. The media rushed to report the cases of young students with aspirations who planned to devote themselves to education in poverty-stricken areas, which suddenly became popular and attracted the attention of TZY.

As the starting point of the whole incident, Lin Weimin was invited to have an in-depth discussion.

"It is a good thing that the majority of college students have such enthusiasm and ideals, but I think the government should provide positive guidance instead of relying solely on public opinion. College students are too idealistic. They underestimate the difficulties they have to face in reality. Too much ideological burden, let alone moral kidnapping."

"This kind of support activity must be voluntary, and there must be some honorary rewards and hidden benefits. It can't just talk about dedication, not about rewards.

Now it's different from before. It's hard to get things done just by being passionate. "

"My suggestion is that it's best done as a volunteer activity."

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Not long after Lin Weimin was invited to have an in-depth discussion, TZY decided to implement the Chinese Youth Volunteer Action.

The first activity of the China Youth Volunteer Action is to call on young people with a high school education or above to go to various Hope Primary Schools to support education.

Since the start of the Hope Project at the end of 88, it took more than half a year to complete the construction of the first Hope Primary School. It seems that the speed is very slow, but in fact there are [-] Hope Primary Schools built at the same time as the first Hope Primary School. Now, half a year later, nearly [-] Hope Primary Schools have been built across the country.

These Hope Primary Schools are located in remote areas. Although there have been changes in hardware facilities, there is still a lack of teacher resources.

The Chinese Youth Volunteer Action was organized and implemented by TZY. It complied with the upsurge of supporting education triggered by Lin Weimin's "No One Less", and quickly received positive responses from young students. In just half a month, there were more than 6000 college students. Sign up to participate.

The term "supporting education" first appeared in the Chinese context, and it was associated with a novel called "No One Less", which encouraged countless students to devote themselves to the education of the motherland.

The name of this novel, together with "Supporting Education", is destined to become a part of the history of Chinese education.

　The writing of these two chapters is very slow, and there are only two updates today.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)