Daming talker

Chapter 525 The selfishness of the chickens and dogs
With the announcement of the organizational plan of the New Literary Alliance, the literary conference reached its real climax.

Those who came to attend the literary conference would never have imagined that the climax of the conference would be in the last few days.

But while many people were like chicken blood, running around to compete for titles such as vice leader, director, deputy secretary-general, president and vice president of the research institute, Mr. Lin, who was at the "center of the storm", entered a period of psychological burnout.

This is normal. Human nerves cannot remain excited forever. After completing high-intensity operations, it is easy to feel tired.

Over the past ten days or so, Mr. Lin has been in a highly stressful working state. Not only has he had to put in a lot of energy in socializing, but he has also had to constantly receive and analyze large amounts of information.

When he arrived at the Humble Administrator's Garden owners' meeting, he had to personally take charge of the operation, which consumed a lot of his energy.

So after the main meeting, Lin Tailai returned to the Lin Mansion from the Humble Administrator's Garden and called over the three newly recruited guests: Gu Bingqian, Qian Shiyang, and Zhou Daodeng.

He also instructed: "In the next five days, you will be responsible for drawing up a list of the positions of the New Literary League and handing it to me."

The three new retainers were bewildered. How could they, as retainers, be capable of such a crucial task?

In order to fight for positions, those scholars outside are almost trying to imitate Master Lin and enter the Taoist path through martial arts!
And Master Lin asked their three new followers to be responsible for drafting such an important list?
The three of them are all unknown people who have fallen to the point of becoming retainers of the Lin Mansion. Are they worthy?

Lin Tailai yawned and said, "This list is not as important as you think. As long as I am the first deputy leader, it's fine."

This was a major event in the literary world, so the three of them did not dare to act recklessly. They asked together, "Who should we write about? Please give us specific instructions, host."

Lin Tailai said impatiently: "If I have to make all the decisions, what are you guys doing?"

After thinking for a while, he gave a few more instructions: “I won’t mention the specific names, but I will give you a few criteria.

In principle, the deputy leader must have national or cross-regional reputation, or be a leading figure in the four key places of Shandong, Zhejiang, Huguang and Jiangzuo.

The directors are selected from local celebrities who are well-known and have appeal within the province or several counties.

Feng Shike will be the Secretary-General, and in principle, the Deputy Secretary-General should be someone who is enthusiastic about literary affairs, highly proactive and from a wealthy family.

The president and vice president of each research association don’t matter much, you can choose for yourselves!

In short, trust the people you employ, I trust you!"

The three men looked at each other in bewilderment. They had never before had such tremendous "power" in their lives. It seemed that deleting or adding a name with their pens could determine the rise or fall of a celebrity's reputation.

Something called "gratitude for recognition" suddenly grew in my heart.

"Go, go! Don't disturb my rest!" After Lin Tailai finished giving his instructions, he asked the three to leave.

Standing in the front yard of the Lin Mansion, Gu Bingqian suddenly said, "I understand! This is a test from the owner!

If you can't even do this little thing well in the eyes of the owner, it will be difficult for you to take on big responsibilities in the future."

Qian Shiyang and Zhou Daodeng deeply agreed with this, otherwise they would not be able to explain why Master Lin would entrust them with such a special task.

There were some things that Gu Bingqian didn't say. He felt that Lin's behavior was very much like that of a lazy emperor who threw all the trivial government affairs to the cabinet.

Perhaps Lin believes that the writers around him all have selfish interests, and only the three of them have no selfish interests towards the New Literary Alliance?
Lin Tailai assigned the trivial tasks and was just about to return to the inner courtyard to rest when he heard the report that Teacher Zhang Youyu had arrived.

There was no other choice. Due to the pretext of "respecting teachers", Mr. Lin could only muster up his courage and meet with Teacher Zhang.

Zhang Youyu, wearing a big-headed doll mask, entered the study and sat directly on the threshold. Don't ask why, it's just the personality of a celebrity.

"Good disciple! Now the literary world belongs to us master and disciple! As the number one scholar in Suzhou City and your teacher, I think I should be a deputy leader." Zhang Youyu said.

Mr. Lin said awkwardly: "The deputy leader should represent the image of the local area. Teacher, your image is not good."

Zhang Youyu took off the big-headed doll mask, looked down at her colorful dress, then looked at her straw sandals that showed her toes, and said in confusion, "What's wrong with my image? Why is it not okay?"

Lin Daguanren: "."

Teacher Zhang, if you didn’t have a student named Lin Tailai, you would have been beaten to death long ago!

After thinking about it, Mr. Lin could only say: "But there are others before you, who are more suitable to be the deputy leader than you."

Zhang Youyu stood up and said fiercely, "Who is it? Wang Laodeng?
Back then, Wang Laodeng relied on the support of the Wen family to suppress me. Do you support Wang Laodeng too?"

It was impossible to reason with the crazy teacher Zhang, so Mr. Lin quickly shifted the blame to someone else, "Teacher, have you forgotten your brother Zhang Fengyi? According to the order of brothers, your brother must be given priority!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Youyu turned around and left without even saying goodbye.

Mr. Lin breathed a sigh of relief and was about to leave the study when he saw Gao Changjiang standing outside the door stealthily.

"You'd better have something serious to say." Lin Tai said.

Gao Changjiang took a few steps forward and said cautiously, "I have followed you for many years and have made contributions as well as suffered a lot.

I think I should have a seat on the board of directors of the New Literary Alliance this time."

Mr. Lin was so angry that he almost laughed. "Lao Gao, Lao Gao, when did you develop this illusion that you are a literary figure?"

Although there are probably dozens of director positions, which seems to be "universal", if you think about how many provinces, prefectures, states, and counties there are in the world, you will not think that dozens of positions are too many.

Therefore, those who can serve as directors, that is, those who can sit in the big tent at the main meeting, are at least second- or third-rate celebrities with a certain influence and literary reputation in the local area.

So, do you, Gao Changjiang, have any literary reputation in Suzhou's literary circles? Are you worthy of being a director?

Gao Changjiang did not pester her, but said, "I have another request. There are more and more writers writing novels now. I think it is necessary to set up a research group on vernacular novels in the New Literary League."

"Is it necessary?" Lin Tailai said disapprovingly.

Gao Changjiang added: "Master, if you don't master the academic research of vernacular novels, it is inevitable that someone will use vernacular novels to slander you in the future!

If you think about the images of Grand Tutor Pan and Grand Tutor Pang, you will understand the importance of vernacular novels in influencing public opinion!"

Hearing this, Mr. Lin felt a sense of crisis.

He has so many enemies, and his style of doing things is often like that of a villain. He is very legendary and is a natural material for a vernacular novel!
Don't let him be portrayed as a traitor in a vernacular novel. Thinking of this, Mr. Lin immediately expressed his opinion:
"You are right. Academic research on vernacular novels is very important. We should indeed establish a vernacular novel research association in the New Literary League!" Gao Changjiang said, "Then in order to gain the right to speak on vernacular novels, it is not excessive for me, a politically reliable and academically professional, to be the president, right?"

"Not too much." Mr. Lin nodded.

Gao Changjiang pushed further and said, "Since I'm the president of a research society, it wouldn't be too much for me to be a director of the New Literary Alliance, right?"

After going around in a big circle, I'm back to the starting point.

Lin Tailai was too tired to think about it and said casually, "If it is to promote positive energy in the subject of vernacular novels, then it's fine."

Damn, Gao Changjiang has finally improved and now knows how to convey messages in a roundabout way.

In the past, I would definitely force myself to get benefits.

After sending Gao Changjiang away, Mr. Lin was finally able to return to the inner courtyard to sleep.

The next day, when Mr. Lin opened his eyes, he heard the report that Zhang Fengyi and Wen Yuanfa were already waiting outside.

Master Lin went out to meet the guests. Seeing Zhang Fengyi's tired face, he chuckled and said, "It seems that Mr. Lingxu was disturbed by your younger brother, Mr. Yu, last night?"

Zhang Fengyi did not dare to complain, and only said: "It is my duty to share your worries. I came here today because I actually have another matter to ask for your advice."

Mr. Lin said in surprise: "What else could it be? Do you still want to be the leader?"

"No, no!" Zhang Fengyi quickly replied: "I heard Gao Changjiang say that we can add a new research society, so I thought about adding a calligraphy and painting research society."

As the biggest operator in Suzhou's calligraphy and painting market, it is normal for Zhang Fengyi to have this idea.

Previously, no one had thought of adding new research institutes, especially in their own professional fields, but Gao Changjiang took the lead and Zhang Fengyi wanted to follow suit.

After years of pleasant cooperation, Mr. Lin did not mind giving Zhang Fengyi face on this issue.

"That's fine. Do you want to be the president?" Lin Tailai agreed.

Zhang Fengyi just laughed, “Hehe”, and everything was said without words.

Being the largest calligraphy and painting dealer and also the president of a calligraphy and painting research association, the fun is endless.

At this time, Wen Yuanfa, the head of the Wen family next to him, suddenly interrupted and said, "If there is a calligraphy and painting research association, I am willing to contribute and serve as the president."

Originally, Wen Yuanfa came here for other things, but when he heard Zhang Fengyi propose to set up a calligraphy and painting research society, he couldn't help but want to grab it.

There was even a half that jumped out to pick the fruit. Zhang Fengyi immediately glared at Wen Yuan!

Wen Yuanfa was not afraid at all. He was the grandson of Wen Zhengming and had inherited Wen's family's painting skills. So what was wrong with being the president of a calligraphy and painting research association?
In terms of personal relationship, Lin Tailai is of course closer to Zhang Fengyi, but Lin Tailai is very curious, why does Wen Yuanfa dare to snatch the fruits from Zhang Fengyi?
So he said to Wen Yuanfa: "After all, it was Mr. Lingxu who first proposed the calligraphy and painting research association. If there is no special reason, Mr. Lingxu should be given priority to be the president."

Wen Yuanfa said: "Because I am more suitable than Zhang Lingxu."

Lin Tailai asked, "What's the appropriate way?"

Wen Yuanfa replied, "You should have heard of the Xiang family in Jiaxing, right? The Xiang family that collected many famous paintings.

I am quite familiar with Xiang Yuanbian, the head of the Xiang family. I can invite him to be the vice president, which will make it convenient for me to borrow famous paintings for research in the future."

"Mr. Wen! You will be the president of the Calligraphy and Painting Research Association!" Mr. Lin said decisively without hesitation.

Wen Yuan was secretly delighted. He didn't expect to have such a huge gain during his visit to the Lin Mansion.

If I become the president, my grandfather Wen Zhengming's historical status will be higher, and his calligraphy and paintings will be more valuable.
Zhang Fengyi's old face fell instantly. Even if he became the vice president of the Calligraphy and Painting Research Association, it could not comfort his soul.

Mr. Lin also felt a little guilty, so he said to Zhang Fengyi: "If it really doesn't work, we can set up another opera research association and let you be the president."

After all, in addition to being a calligraphy and painting dealer, Zhang Fengyi is also one of the top opera masters today.

Zhang Fengyi was still sighing. The opera research society couldn't help him make money, and the livelihoods of the entire Zhang family depended on his shoulders!
Mr. Lin advised: "You should be content! You are the vice-leader, president of the opera research association, and vice-president of the calligraphy and painting research association. I'm afraid no one has more titles than you!"

Then he said to Wen Yuanfa: "Mr. Wen, come here. Is there anything else?"

He could see that Wen Yuanfa's decision to seize the position of president of the Academy Research Association was purely a spur of the moment decision, and he must have had other things going on.

At this moment, Wen Yuanfa was a little embarrassed to speak. After hesitating for a moment, he said:
"My original intention was to say a few words for Wang Zhideng. After all, he is known as the world's number one commoner poet and was previously the leader of Suzhou's literary world. He should represent Suzhou City as a deputy leader."

Lin Tailai said calmly: "But Suzhou City can't have several vice-leaders, right? This is the New Literary League of the world, not the New Literary League of Suzhou.

Besides, we already have Mr. Zhang Fengyi as our role model, so it would be inappropriate to add another vice leader from Suzhou."

If he had not won the position of president of the Calligraphy and Painting Research Association, Wen Yuanfa could still continue to speak a few words for Wang Zhideng.

From the perspective of qualifications alone, Wang Zhideng is indeed more qualified than Zhang Fengyi to represent the Suzhou literary world.

But now Wen Yuanfa is in a situation where he has to thank the person who helped him, so he can't open his mouth any further.

Mr. Lin finally decided and said, "Mr. Wen, go back and tell Wang Zhideng that he is still young, after all, he is only in his fifties!
Let's give the opportunity to the senior this time! He will have another chance in the future!"

Zhang Fengyi is ten years older than Wang Zhideng. This is the advantage of age. There is nothing wrong in giving way to the old senior!
"That's all." Wen Yuanfa stopped talking. It was good enough to have a reason to go back and explain to Wang Laodeng.

Compared with Wang Laodeng’s empty title of vice-leader, the value of his grandfather Wen Zhengming’s calligraphy and paintings is more important.

The literary world is not just about fighting and killing, it is also full of various human relationships.

After seeing off Zhang Fengyi and Wen Yuanfa, Lin Tailai suddenly felt as if he was dividing up the land according to merit.
In just a short time from last night to this morning, three research societies have been added: vernacular novels, calligraphy and painting, and opera.

It's really fucking true that when one person succeeds, everyone in the family will benefit!

If this continues, won't we have to set up a research group for each of the Four Books and Five Classics?
No, a Four Books and Five Classics Research Society is definitely not allowed. That belongs to the academic field, not the literary and artistic field.

Moreover, the academic field is the strong point of the Donglin Party, and Mr. Lin has no talent in academics.

Therefore, setting up a research society on the meaning of scriptures can easily be infiltrated by the enemy, so we must always be vigilant!
(End of this chapter)