The literary era since 1979

Chapter 342 Hiding in a small building

The next day, Chang'an Daily was the first to publish news about yesterday's symposium.

However, the focus of the report obviously shifted slightly, from "Western movies" to "root-seeking literature" in dialect.

And this is not an isolated case. The media in Chang'an and even northern Shaanxi have been promoting the "roots-seeking literary trend" in endless articles.

The literature and art sections of newspapers such as "Cultural and Art News", "Shaanxi Daily" and "Hanzhong Daily" discussed the issue at length.

With such encouragement, "Root-seeking Literature" suddenly attracted the attention and discussion of writers, editors and readers across the province.

What’s more, the person who proposed “root-seeking literature” was Fang Xiaojiang!

On the streets, there was a rare scene of people queuing up to buy newspapers.

Wang Tianle rode his bicycle quickly to the Chenjiashan Coal Mine in Tongchuan and walked towards a cave with familiarity.

At this time, Lu Yao was sitting in the room with a mountain of information and notes in front of him, totaling hundreds of thousands of words.

I spent two and a half years collecting all of these, bit by bit, even collecting newspapers from all levels of the province, city, and county. My purpose was to write about the social outlook during the period of urban and rural reform in northern Shaanxi in "Towards the Big World".

"elder brother!"

"Tianle, why are you here when you're not in the editorial office?"

"Brother, something happened."

Wang Tianle was originally a miner in a mine. Later, with the help of his elder brother, he was transferred to the Yan'an Daily as a reporter.

Lu Yao did this not only to help his brother, but also to use him as an observation object. The "Sun Shaoping" in the new work is based on him.

"Is it a big deal or a small matter? Didn't I tell you, if it's nothing big, don't bother me."

"Brother, this is really a big deal!"

"What's the big deal? Is it your sister-in-law's letter urging me to go home again?"

"No, this has nothing to do with my sister-in-law, it has to do with Teacher Fang Yanfang!"

As he spoke, Wang Tianle handed over a thick stack of newspapers from his briefcase. Basically, all the newspapers in the province were in there.

Lu Yao took a quick look and saw that it was filled with definitions, viewpoints, insights on "root-seeking literature", as well as comments from the editorial department of this newspaper.

“Writers write about practical issues, write about complaints and excitement, but they should also look to a deeper level, and while being based on reality, they should also transcend reality to reveal some of the mysteries that determine the development of the nation and its history and culture…”

"Yanzi is truly 'silent but stunning'."

As he scanned the newspaper, he sighed, "The literary world is about to make a big fuss again!"

"you do not say!"

Wang Tianle said that the editorial department of the Yan'an Daily alone was arguing endlessly over the issue of "root-seeking literature."

Lu Yao said regretfully: "It's a pity that I was not there at the time, so I couldn't have a face-to-face chat with Yan Zi and discuss the matter."

"It's not too late now." Wang Tianle said, "Brother, Teacher Fang will probably have to stay in Chang'an for a while, why don't we..."

"Forget it. Ping Kubo, Tadashi and the others will go. I won't join in the fun. Time is tight. I need to focus on my creation."

Lu Yao shook his head.

"But……"

Wang Tianle was extremely anxious. He wanted to take this opportunity to persuade his elder brother to return to the Xi'an Film Studio to reunite with his sister-in-law and her family. He could also use this relationship to get in touch with the legendary General Fang and do a special interview on "Root-Seeking Literature" as a reporter for the Yan'an Daily.

"Yanzi has done something earth-shattering again!"

Lu Yao murmured, "I can't stay where I am anymore."

As he expected, "Root-seeking Literature" was like a rolling flood, overflowing from northern Shaanxi and spreading to all parts of the country.

After all, the editors and reporters attending the conference were not only from northern Shaanxi, but also from newspapers and periodicals such as the Literary Gazette and the Literature Gazette.

As soon as the symposium ended, the news was immediately conveyed to the editorial office thousands of miles away by telegram or telephone.

News articles about dialects and "root-seeking literature" came out quickly, occupying important pages of newspapers.

"Literature should be deeply rooted in the native land and among the people", "Searching for the roots of culture", "Dialects and "Root-seeking Literature"..."

In southern Hunan, an article titled "The Roots of Literature - A Comic Review of Dialect's Root-Seeking Literature" was prominently published in the Xiangnan Daily.

Gu Hua and Han Shaogong and other Hunan soldiers sat together and read the article. "Shaogong's review can be said to have fully captured Yanzi's true meaning."

"I am only repeating what others have said."

Han Shaogong said, "There are mountains beyond mountains and people beyond people. While we are promoting Xiang-Chu literature here, Yanzi has already proposed a more ambitious goal, which is to include all the 'Xiang-Chu literature' and 'Lingnan literature' that have emerged in the literary world in recent years into the territory of 'root-seeking literature.'"

Gu Hua said: "Yes, it's thanks to Yanzi that he came up with the idea, 'Root-Seeking Literature', the root of literature, this name is a good one."

Everyone present praised it highly and could keenly feel that root-seeking literature had an unprecedented blue ocean.

"I originally planned to publish "Daddy Daddy" as a work of 'Xiangchu Culture', but now it seems I have to change it."

Han Shaogong said: "I plan to use it to support the 'root-seeking literary trend'."

Gu Hua said, "Why not just send it to People's Literature for publication? Yan Zi is now the editor of People's Literature."

"That's it!"

Han Shaogong readily agreed, "No matter who is promoting the Chinese ethnic and regional culture, I will come to help."

"Not just you, but us too!"

As the leader of the Hunan Literary Army, Gu Hua, on behalf of the Hunan Army, immediately responded to General Fang’s call for “Root-Seeking Literature”.

An arrow pierces the clouds, and thousands of troops come to meet you.

Not only the Hunan Army and the Shaanxi Army, but also the Guangdong Army, Shanxi Army, Sichuan Army, Fengtian Clique and other new armies in various places all raised the banner of "root-seeking literature".

In East China, unlike other places, one call does not get a hundred responses.

Compared with Shanghai, "root-seeking literature" is more attractive in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Jiangnan.

Hangzhou, on the bank of Fuchun River.

Li Hangyu's eyes sparkled as he read the literary theory reviews on "root-seeking literature".

"So that's it, that's it."

"I originally thought that the 'Gechuanjiang' series I wrote was about Qianjiang culture and Wuyue literature, but I didn't expect it to be a kind of literary root-seeking."

"Teacher Fang is worthy of being Teacher Fang. It is true that listening to your words is worth ten years of reading."

Recalling my works "The Last Fisherman" and "The Legacy of Shazao", and reviewing the simple living habits and customs of the "tide-riders" in the Qiantang River area in the works, I suddenly became enlightened, and my body and mind immediately fell into a state of extreme relaxation and joy.

By my ears, I can seem to hear the sound of waves in the river.

The tide is coming in the Qiantang River, and today I know who I am!
.........

While the literary world was buzzing with excitement, the dialect of the "originator" was traveling around the Qin Palace with beauty.

The towering city towers, majestic palaces and high city walls appear solemn and majestic under the bright sunshine.

Although compared to the Qin Palace in Hengdian World Studios, it is not as big, has fewer attractions, and its architecture is a bit crude, but in the early 80s, with a film and television base of this scale, what else would you need! What else would you need!
Fang Yan, Gong Xing, Zhu Lin and others were walking on the long and narrow corridor, which was the passage that Qin ministers usually used to enter and exit the palace.

"How much will this cost?"

Gong Xing stepped on the black floor tiles and couldn't help but exclaim.

"'Da Qin' may be the film with the largest investment and the most unprecedented cast among all the film studios in the country."

Fang Yan looked at Zhu Lin with a smile, congratulating her on her upcoming role as "Ying Yingyu" in the movie, just like in the drama "Shang Yang".

"I have to thank Teacher Fang for this."

Zhu Lin still remembers that if it weren't for Teacher Fang's personal appointment, he might still be working as a drug tester in the health center.

In fact, there is nothing wrong with curing diseases and saving lives, but for her, the film industry is more fascinating.

"Not so polite."

Fang Yan waved his hand and heard someone calling "Teacher Fang" from behind, so he turned around.

Zhong Dianfei brought his son and took the initiative to greet them.

"Hello, Mr. Fang, I am the editor of World Books, Zhong Acheng!"

"Hello."

Fangyan's eyes suddenly lit up. He didn't expect that this trip would bring him such an unexpected gain!
(End of this chapter)