The literary era since 1979

Chapter 70 Standing on the Teacher's Shoulders

“Positive energy, what a good word!”

"It is just right for the 'Five Speaks, Four Beauties and Three Loves' being promoted across the country now." Zhang Guangnian was full of praise after hearing the dialect explanation.

Liu Jianqing silently wrote everything down in his notebook, and when he wrote a literary review, he would definitely use the word "positive energy".

Maybe it will be useful soon.

"Love Life" and "Colloquialism" are the hottest topics in the poetry world right now. How can People's Literature ignore them?

After all, compared to the obscure Misty Poetry, the colloquial poetry under the banner of "positive energy" has more mainstream support.

"He always creates some unexpected new words." Shen Yanbing smiled with satisfaction.

"It's not just the lyrics and the poem that are unexpected, but also the book The Splitting of the Great Qin. It really went beyond the expectations of our entire editorial department."

Zhang Guangnian took out a thick stack of manuscript paper from his briefcase.

Following Shen Yanbing's instruction, Fangyan took the copy and saw that the changes made to it were minimal, which was normal.

The teacher has finished the editing work!
“It’s really an eye-opener.”

Zhang Guangnian said sincerely: "It is really ingenious that he could think of using the method of using the past to illustrate the present, breaking out of the traditional framework of reform literature."

"This is all thanks to Jiang Zilong."

Fangyan did not seek credit for himself and said truthfully that it was he who provided the idea for the spirit of reform and he was just standing on his shoulders.

Shen Yanbing praised: "Although that is true, it is also very valuable to think of Shang Yang's reforms and to write Qin Xiaogong and Shang Yang as a symbol of reform!"

"Yes, it is precious."

Zhang Guangnian said with emotion: "We have been looking for more works on reform, but unfortunately, the entire field is blank. We can't find a second or third writer like Jiang Zilong for the time being, but now, you appear!"

"You are too kind."

After asking Fangyan, I learned that People's Literature has been looking for a novel that can serve as a benchmark for reform literature, so as to bring this literary field to a climax, but reform literature is really too difficult.

Writing about reform is difficult in itself, let alone writing a long article.

Although Jiang Zilong was the "first person", he basically wrote novellas and short stories. Even the "Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Indigo, and Purple" he wrote during his time at the training institute was just a novella.

If "The Great Qin Splitting" can cause a sensation across the country like "The Shepherd" and "The Dark War" after its publication, it can be said that -

"The Record of Director Qiao's Taking Office" is the pioneering work of reform literature!
"The Splitting of the Great Qin" is a masterpiece of reform literature!

It was not only for Shen Yanbing's sake, but also out of this importance that Renwen Publishing House finally decided to put the two parts of "The Splitting of the Great Qin" in the first and second issues of "People's Literature" in 1981, and on the front page.

It is completely equivalent to the level of CCTV's prime-time dramas at the beginning of the year.

"Mr. Mao, what do you think of this arrangement?"

Zhang Guangnian looked at Shen Yanbing.

Fangyan also followed his gaze and looked at the teacher.

Shen Yanbing was already prepared and took out two manuscripts. "This is the review I wrote. When "The Great Qin Splitting" is published, it will be published together. The other is the preface I prepared for this novel in advance. It will be added when the single volume is published."

"teacher!"

Fangyan was moved and his eyes turned slightly red.

I really thought of everything I could think of.

This review and preface are like a protective umbrella to protect yourself from wind and rain.

With the protection of Zhang Guangnian, Wang Meng and others, he was like stacking layer upon layer of armor on himself.

"Mr. Mao, I understand what you mean."

Zhang Guangnian took the manuscript solemnly.

Shen Yanbing smiled and nodded, then stood up with difficulty: "You guys sit here for a while, Guangnian and I will go to the study to discuss something."

Zhang Guangnian asked Liu Jianqing to stay and talk to Fang Yan about other details of the novel's publication, such as the royalties. "Teacher, please slow down."

Fang Yan acted as if he didn't hear anything and carefully helped Shen Yanbing walk towards the west wing.

Liu Jianqing waited patiently outside the house.

After a while, Fangyan was seen walking out of the study alone.

"The Great Qin Splitting" consists of two parts, totaling 61.4 words.

Although it will be published in the first and second issues, the royalties will be paid in one lump sum in the first issue. Based on the standard of 10 yuan per thousand words, the total amount is 6140 yuan, but taxes are still required.

The amount exceeding 800 yuan must be taxed at 5%.

The final amount received was 5873 yuan.

Of course, this is just the first payment. Since Shen Yanbing has prepared the preface for Fangyan, the single volume will definitely be put on the agenda.

That means killing two birds with one stone, earning two royalties from one book.

In addition to the basic royalties, there are also printing royalties.

If 3070 copies can be printed, I can get half of the basic royalties, which is yuan before tax.

Before tax, you can get a total of 15350 yuan!
This was 1980 in !
Even without printing royalties, he is definitely a millionaire!
Sure enough, engaging in art makes money.

…………

When Fang Yan and Liu Jianqing had almost finished their conversation, Shen Yanbing and Zhang Guangnian had also finished their conversation, and the door of the study opened.

"Mr. Mao, you don't have to see us off."

Zhang Guangnian walked out alone.

"Then I won't send you off. Let Yanzi do it for you."

After hearing Shen Yanbing's instructions, Fang Yan immediately did as he was told.

Zhang Guangnian looked him up and down and reminded him, "'The Great Qin: Fission' will be a groundbreaking work. When the time comes, all kinds of newspapers and magazines will report and comment on it. The scale will be much larger than 'The Shepherd' and 'Infernal Affairs'. You must be prepared."

"I'm ready!"

The dialect was spoken with absolute certainty.

As they walked, Zhang Guangnian asked, "I remember that you haven't been hired as a full-time employee at Yenching Literature yet? Do you want to come to People's Literature?"

Although it was tempting to go to Renwen Press, Fangyan declined tactfully, just as Xu Sanduo said that he was the 4956th soldier of the th Steel Company and he was also a soldier of Yenching Literature, unless there was no hope of becoming a regular employee or he was seconded for special reasons.

"No wonder Wang Meng and the others think so highly of you."

Zhang Guangnian nodded in appreciation. “Although People’s Literature will not compete with Yenching Literature, it’s hard to say for other publishing houses.”

“Other publishers?”

Fangyan raised his eyebrows slightly, "No way, I'm just an assistant editor, and a contract worker."

"Let's not talk about anything else. Can an assistant editor write colloquial poetry?" Zhang Guangnian said with a smile, "Your problem lies in your status as a contract worker."

"I haven't been promoted yet, so I..."

Fangyan slowed down his pace and wanted to get more information.

"When the time comes, Wang Meng and the others will tell you."

Zhang Guangnian was mysterious and said one more thing before leaving, "Don't forget to apply to join the Yanjing Writers Association."

Fang Yan watched them leave and stood at the door in a daze. What was going on? There were two types of people I hated the most!

One is to speak half the words!

The other is...

(End of this chapter)