A widower's entertainment

Chapter 181 [The power of literature] (please subscribe)
Beijing, "Contemporary" magazine.

Lin Youcheng promised in front of the chief editor Qin Chaoyang that his next article would be submitted to "Contemporary". This was undoubtedly a reassurance for Qin Chaoyang, but even so, Qin Chaoyang still kept thinking about it. Writing Lin Youcheng's next manuscript.

"Editor-in-chief, will Comrade Lin Youcheng really submit his next article to our "Contemporary"?"

Qin Chaoyang nodded and said: "There should be nothing wrong. He said this in front of the editors of "People's Literature" and "October"."

Qin Chaoyang didn't think Lin Youcheng would let go. After all, he already understood Lin Youcheng's choice of submission.

Hearing Qin Chaoyang's words, the editor Zhao Hui on the side showed a smile and said, "It would be great if that were the case. In this way, he would be included in all the four famous magazines."

"Yeah, it would be really bad if you don't get into our "Contemporary"."

“I just don’t know what Lin Youcheng will write in his next manuscript?
Qin Chaoyang actually asked Lin Youcheng this question and said: "It should be the same as the previous novels, both anti-war literature."

Are they all anti-war literature?

Qin Chaoyang's words naturally aroused discussion among some editors in the editorial department.

“That’s right, just like an epic poem, its poetic quality is higher than historical facts. Writing anti-Japanese war literature should not only reveal the true nature of the war to readers through the text, but also refine the literary value beyond historical records, turn suffering into art, and condense blood and tears. As a pearl, only in this way can we get rid of personal confinement and control of historical narrative.”

"If it is really outdated, then why would a magazine like Harvest publish Lin Youcheng's works?"

"Yes, the Anti-Japanese War literature was preceded by literature that appeared during the Anti-Japanese War, but Lin Youcheng is still writing such literary stories. It is really rare. If he continues to write Anti-Japanese War literature, will it be too outdated?"

There is no doubt that editor Zhao Hui’s words attracted the approval of many editors present. You must know that the bloody battles during that period not only profoundly affected the political landscape at home and around the world, but also provided valuable materials for literary creation. But as Zhao Hui said In other words, anti-Japanese war literature is not that easy to write.

As soon as these words came out, the editors present were naturally impressed and amazed.

Although the Anti-Japanese War literature is a critical period of life and death for the Chinese nation, thousands of intellectuals devoted themselves to the unique cultural anti-war for national liberation, such as Xiao Hong's "The Field of Life and Death", Mr. Lao She's "Four Generations Under One Roof", the war The records of scenes also include portrayals of people’s lives during the war, but this does not mean that Anti-Japanese War literature is not suitable for the current literary world.

"Yes, this is absolutely correct. I am already shocked when I read Lin Youcheng's previous novels. I just don't know what kind of stories Comrade Lin Youcheng will bring after these three novels. Anti-Japanese War Literature.”

Previously, "Contemporary" believed that Lu Yao's "Ordinary World" creative techniques were too realistic and outdated, and directly rejected the manuscript.

"Anti-Japanese war literary works like "The Wind" are not outdated at all."

Qin Chaoyang laughed when he heard this and said: "No matter what kind of anti-Japanese war literature it is, I still have to admire Comrade Lin Youcheng. He thought of these novels when he was writing "The Strange Things in the World"."

Obviously, Qin Chaoyang's words had already made the comrade who said that the Anti-Japanese War literature was outdated know that he was wrong, and he quickly agreed: "Yes, even if you win the war, there is no guarantee that you will no longer be bullied. The Anti-Japanese War literature did not overwhelm enlightenment because of national salvation, but retold, deepened and enriched the historical theme of enlightenment while saving nation.”

As soon as these words came out, there was a moment of silence in the atmosphere.

As for, anti-Japanese war literature is outdated?
I don’t dare to say this casually.

Zhao Hui, the editor over there, heard what Qin Chaoyang said and couldn't help but said: "Lin Youcheng wrote "The Wind", "My Commander My Regiment", and "War Meridian" before, which is really good anti-Japanese war literature. You know The enemies of the country and the family hate Yi Shu, so it is difficult to write anti-Japanese war literature."

“Anti-Japanese War literature is the song of life for the nation, a work of faith born amidst artillery fire, fear, running, hunger, disappointment, pain, and hope.”

Naturally, other editors also began to discuss the practical significance of anti-war literature.

"Yes, but speaking of it, Comrade Lin Youcheng really doesn't seem to care about literary trends. Nowadays, they talk about avant-garde literature and root-seeking literature. He has obviously written avant-garde novels, but now he has been writing anti-war literature. "

"To be honest, Lin Youcheng's anti-Japanese war literature reminds me of Mr. Lao She's "Four Generations Under One Roof"."

The editors present naturally know that Mr. Lao She's "Four Generations Under One Roof" is a novel that shows the lives of ordinary people in the occupied areas of Peiping and the war of resistance against the Japanese aggression. It uses the Xiaoyangquan Hutong in Peking as the background to tell the story of ordinary people's historical process in the great era. The difficult and tortuous road traveled in the book describes the experiences of more than a dozen families and more than a hundred people. The people of the ancient capital are shocked by the pain of losing their country, the difficulty of losing their city, and their unconquerable national soul.

Qin Chaoyang heard the editors' discussion and couldn't help but said: "Lin Youcheng's strong sense of mission and responsibility, flexible literary strategies and profound war thinking displayed in his anti-Japanese war literary novels draw progress from the tempering of blood and fire. Its power deserves our study and respect.”

As the editor-in-chief of the magazine, Qin Chaoyang naturally wanted to take a stand at this time and said: "If Lin Youcheng's novels are submitted to "Contemporary", don't you think they should be published?"

Because each and every one of them knew very clearly the foreshadowing of Lin Youcheng's "Fantastic Events in the World".

……

Beijing, Xinghua Hutong.

Lin Youcheng didn't know about the discussion and surprise of the editor of "Contemporary" magazine. The most important thing for him now was to write articles. Of course, he didn't want to ask "Contemporary" magazine to keep urging him to write articles. He was always writing. "Bright Sword" is a novel.

Lin Youcheng knows that the success of "Bright Sword" lies in the vivid portrayal of these characters. In particular, the male protagonist Li Yunlong has both "tiger spirit" and "monkey spirit". Under his seemingly rough words and deeds, he actually seems to have an exquisite heart with seven orifices, high IQ and EQ, extraordinary courage and decisiveness, and even encounters on a narrow road. , The heroic spirit of daring to draw the sword and risking life and death.

Although "Bright Sword" mainly shows the fate of Li Yunlong, it is not just Li Yunlong. What is equally touching and shocking are the unsung heroes, the cavalry company's bravery to kill the enemy, Wang Xikui's willingness to die rather than surrender, and the self-sacrifice of the squad. It makes people cry.

And after the monk's death, Li Yunlong's uncontrollable hatred burned everyone around him. He even disarmed his brother and rushed straight to the village. The blood in Li Yunlong's body is hotter than others, and the love in his heart is hotter than others. A gentleman's revenge, ten years is not too late, really doesn't apply to him. It was his true temperament that made his subordinates devote themselves to him, and made his subordinates have the same bloody temperament as him.

During those years, we fought for so many years and gradually grew from weak to strong. It relied on this kind of military spirit and the fighting will of the army's field instructors. Even if we are outnumbered, even if we are surrounded by a heavy siege, we dare to draw our swords and fight to the last man.

This means having the courage to draw your sword even when you know you are outnumbered. When you meet on a narrow road, the brave one wins. This is the military spirit of Chinese soldiers. The room is very quiet. He is just writing this story quietly now, writing what the people in the story have said——

"Yes, war is a test of a nation's endurance. Both we and the island countries are enduring in the process of consumption. Let's see who has more endurance. If we can afford it, we will fight him for another ten or twenty years. Plant flowers or plant flowers. , cannot die."

"I didn't treat it as a breakout at all. We all fixed our bayonets and prepared to attack!"

"I can't die like this cowardly. If I die, I have to die on the way to charge!"

"A swordsman is fighting against us. Even if he is going to die tomorrow, he still has to show his sword. There is no shame in falling under the opponent's sword. If he doesn't dare to show his sword, it will be a shame."

……

Time passed quietly on Lin Youcheng's grid paper. When the movie "War Meridian" was about to be completed, Lin Zhaomei's role in the movie ended, and when the carrot heads were about to start the new semester in the capital, Lin Youcheng's article "Bright Sword" is almost finished.

Xinghua Middle School also has a primary school, so Lin Zhaoxi can naturally take Lin Zhaoqing, Lin Zhaomei, and Lin Zhaoman to and from school together.

When the carrot heads go to school, Lin Youcheng only needs to take care of his two siblings, Lin Zhaohuan and Lin Zhaole, at home.

Because the sub-district office knew that Lin Youcheng was a widower with some children, the sub-district office was very enthusiastic now and would ask Lin Youcheng if he needed help. ,

Aunt Zhao from the subdistrict office knew that Lin Youcheng was a famous writer and said with a smile on her face: "Youcheng, you can take care of these children by yourself, do you want to find a nanny?"

In fact, the carrot heads can be considered worry-free, and it did not cause Lin Youcheng a particular headache, nor was it particularly difficult.

Lin Youcheng heard what Aunt Zhao from the subdistrict office said, thought for a moment, and said, "Aunt Zhao, if there is someone suitable, please help me keep an eye on it."

Although Lin Youcheng is not in a hurry to find a nanny, he is not short of the cost of finding a nanny. If there is a suitable person, he might as well hire one to take care of his children.

Of course, Lin Youcheng is not in a hurry, because later Lin Zhaole and Lin Zhaohuan can be sent to preschool when they are older, which will make Lin Youcheng more relaxed.

When Aunt Zhao heard what Lin Youcheng said, she nodded and said, "I will help you pay attention."

In fact, Aunt Zhao thinks that it is best for a single man like Lin Youcheng to find a partner. In the eyes of Aunt Zhao, although Lin Youcheng has several children, his conditions are not bad. It can be said that even if he is not a diamond, Wang Laowu, but he can definitely be regarded as the third child in the Bronze Forest.

Everything else is fine, but the worst thing is that there are too many children, six in total.

Aunt Zhao also admired Lin Youcheng from the bottom of her heart. It was really not easy for a widower to support these six children. It was really amazing that he could handle it by himself in the past few years.

Naturally, Aunt Zhao had heard something about the writer Lin Youcheng. She knew that the writer Lin Youcheng's wife had died in childbirth a few years ago, and he had to take care of the child alone.

Of course, Aunt Zhao also knows that this is the most taboo thing in acquaintance. She and Lin Youcheng are not yet familiar with each other, and it is not easy to rashly say that she wants to be a matchmaker for Lin Youcheng. She can only think about it. In the future, not only should we help Lin Youcheng look out for a suitable nanny, but we should also look out for another suitable person to live with.

Of course Lin Youcheng didn't know that after coming to the capital, someone would start to worry about his important affairs.

In addition to the manuscript, his current thoughts are naturally on his six children. Although his mind is not full of children crying and laughing, he is also concerned about the affairs of a few children.

Especially since these children all came to the capital from Decheng, Lin Youcheng was worried that the children would not be able to adapt at all.

"Xi'er, are you still getting used to the new school?"

Lin Youcheng would naturally ask Lin Zhaoxi if everything had been adaptable and smooth after arriving at the new school.

Lin Zhaoxi smiled and said, "Dad, we are doing well in school."

As the eldest sister, Lin Zhaoxi is naturally very sensible. Not only does she have outstanding academic performance, but she also helps take care of her younger siblings. She added, "Zhaoqing and the others are also pretty good."

Lin Youcheng nodded when he heard Lin Zhaoxi's words.

Not to mention whether Lin Zhaoqing and Lin Zhaomei are adaptable, in Lin Youcheng's opinion, the little guy Lin Zhaoman seems to be quite adaptable and is very active in going to school every day.

Seeing Lin Zhaoman singing in the yard, Lin Youcheng smiled and said, "He can actually sing this song."

When Lin Zhaoxi heard this, he looked at Lin Zhaoman who was playing and singing in the yard, and couldn't help but said: "This song is played during the flag-raising ceremony. He must have just learned it in school, and he sings this song every day on his way to and from school. "

Listening to Lin Zhaoman's singing, Lin Youcheng couldn't help but smile. It seemed that Lin Zhaoman had adapted very well to the school. For the song Lin Zhaoman sang, Lin Youcheng couldn't help but think of this national anthem, which was originally identified as the national anthem. During the national anthem, there was also a discussion about whether China was still the most dangerous, but at that time it was said that we should be prepared for danger in times of peace.

Such lyrics seem to be the same as what Gu Xiaomeng said: The nation is at the point of survival, and we can only work hard regardless of our own safety.

In Lin Youcheng's view, every word is a scalding cry.

Lin Youcheng thought again of the section about the cavalry company in "Bright Sword", "Cavalry company, attack!" That solemn and solemn order revealed fearlessness and perseverance, facing the ferocious enemy without any retreat. Even if there is only one person left in the cavalry company, even if there is only one arm left, they still remain unmoved.

That kind of shout is also a scalding cry, with the power of blood and fire, hitting people's hearts directly.

(End of this chapter)