National Tide 1980

"It doesn't matter whether I raise my salary or not, whether I divide the house or not, whether I call you sir or not, I have nothing to ask for. I have no regrets if I have a confidant in my life. Those who have a confidant will die. It's a pity, in silence, Excluding you from the fifth service, you feel it vaguely, but it is inconvenient to say it, and you are vaguely aware of it, but it is difficult to express it in words..."

On this New Year's Eve, the intellectual class was actually not having a happy life.

For example, Lan Lan's father, Professor Lan, couldn't stop complaining at home.

For no other reason than because the issue of knowledge becoming increasingly worthless has become a very obvious phenomenon in society and is also a widely circulated topic.

At the beginning of this year, a newspaper published a piece of news that made intellectuals extremely sad.

There was a village party secretary in the suburbs of Beijing who actually said to a teacher who had been working for 20 years, "You are an intellectual and your monthly salary is 58 yuan, but your mother-in-law has an elementary school education and has become a professional chicken farmer, earning 3,800 yuan in half a year." What you do as a teacher is not interesting!"

This news not only triggered a huge discussion among tens of thousands of people, but also started to spread a saying in society: "A scalpel is not as good as a pig-killing knife, and a missile manufacturer is not as good as a tea egg seller."

Even the situation in big cities is not optimistic. According to statistics, the average salary of employees nationwide this year was 1,239 yuan.

The science, technology, culture and health departments with the most intellectuals only have 1,182 yuan, which is 374 yuan lower than the top departments.

Especially after the country has loosened income restrictions on state-owned enterprises and the service industry several times, the wage growth of intellectuals has been significantly lower than that of other classes.

Therefore, in the eyes of some young people, getting admitted to a hotel waiter position is far more glorious than getting admitted to university.

Among other things, people in Beijing are now proud that their children are employees of Tan Gong Restaurant or Maxim Restaurant.

Because the income of employees in these two places is higher than that of real foreign-related hotels such as Jingcheng Hotel, Great Wall Hotel, and Jianguo Hotel.

It is almost several times the income of college graduates.

This actual gap in income has made this phenomenon a consensus, making intellectuals worried and unable to sleep or eat well.

Besides, who is Professor Lan?

Not only was he an expert in ancient architecture, but he also knew which rock Ning Weimin had jumped out of.

He opposed it from the beginning, and Ning Weimin occupied the ancient buildings in the Temple of Heaven Park for commercial purposes.

So when he talked about Tan Gong Restaurant, he became even more unhappy, thinking that Ning Weimin was a shameless person, a villain who sold national culture at a low price and was only interested in profit.

However, his children had very different opinions from him.

For example, Lan Lan was so disgusted with her father's extreme views that she ate her lunch and hid in her room.

Her brother Lan Zheng also followed in to comfort his sister.

"What's wrong? Are you so disgusted by our father's words?"

"Dad is too extreme and only sees the negative side. But in fact, the people's view is not like this. In the hearts of the people, the biggest beneficiaries of the reform are intellectuals. Unjust cases are redressed, professional titles are determined, and advanced people are evaluated. , issuing certificates, joining the party, putting intellectuals first in everything, and many were promoted. Moreover, the era of vilifying intellectuals in the past 20 years is gone forever."

"But you have to admit that the living difficulties of intellectuals still exist in large numbers, right? Housing difficulties, separation in two places, and low economic income are all real problems that urgently need to be solved. Didn't you read the survey results in the newspaper? ? 51% of the intellectuals said that these things have affected scientific research work. Among the intellectuals in the country, only 20 to 30% are playing a reasonable role, and more than 50% are not using their talents to their full potential.”

"Don't these difficulties need to be faced by everyone? Except for intellectuals, other classes will be spared? I think it is a bit hypocritical for intellectuals to only focus on the misfortunes of their own class. No wonder people now say, 'Intellectuals The tail is raised', 'The Ninth Route Army overwhelmed the Eighth Route Army'..."

"Okay, okay, I can't speak to you. Who makes you a talented girl in your department? But I still have a question for you. Are you hiding in because you are simply dissatisfied with dad's remarks, or because dad can't see it? Are you used to the one named Ning?"

"Why are you here again? Are you bored? Ning Weimin and I have lost contact for a long time, but I can't agree with my father's prejudices without conscience, right? Isn't it true that they have restored ancient buildings? They put Tan Gong Restaurant Isn’t it true that it’s so impressive? Isn’t it true that people earn foreign exchange to support national construction? I don’t understand. How can it be a crime for people to solve problems that could not be solved in the past for the Temple of Heaven Park? Dad is like this, and those old-fashioned bureaucracies What's the difference?"

"Hey, you've gone too far. If a son doesn't blame his father, you can't study in college in vain. Come on, I'm so troublesome, so I shouldn't mention him again. However, I still have to say something cliché. , hurry up and find a boyfriend. Don’t delay yourself, girls are no better than boys, they can’t afford to wait..."

"Screw you, you don't have to worry about my affairs. There are several people chasing me inside and outside the school. I'm so worried about who should I choose. But it's you who will wait foolishly. You have been unrequitedly in love with Sister Yueyue for how many years. , it’s not enough for me to worry about you..."

"Hey, you little thing, you actually pretended to be a relationship expert and taught your brother a lesson? You still show off your relationship experience to me. Am I stupid? Is this unrequited love? My deep love is called love. , Love carefully, so you don’t want to act rashly..."

"Ugh..." Lan Lan deliberately exaggerated, making a look like vomiting, which made Lan Zheng so angry that he wanted to pull her pigtails.

However, Lan Lan's next words lit up Lan Zheng's heart like a beacon.

"Brother, don't blame me for not reminding you. It's not a problem if you drag it on like this. I think as a man, you should take the initiative. For example, right now, you should go to Sister Yueyue's house and have a look. Don't I forgot, Sister Yueyue’s father retired in November last year. Isn’t there a saying that the tea gets cold when people leave. Now is definitely the time when Sister Yueyue needs care and warmth the most..."

"you you you……"

Lan Zheng pointed at Lan Lan, his eyes widened, then he clapped his hands and raised his thumb.

"Awesome you!"

Then, like a small whirlwind, he disappeared from Lan Lan's house.

Lan Lan looked at Lan Zheng's back and shook his head like a grown-up.

Then he curled up on the bed and held up his cheeks with both hands.

Looking at the big snowflakes outside the window, I thought of my own thoughts again.

Who should I choose?

Zhou Xiao, who is in the same school, has his arrogance and looks like him, but he has an impulsive personality and childish thoughts.

Zhang Wenzhong from a foreign school has average appearance, but he is easy-going and knows everything like him.

And my brother, who is a good friend, is as open-minded and caring about me as he was back then...

Gee, why isn't there anyone exactly like him? Even if it's 80% similar, that's fine.

This is so distressing...

No matter how contradictory the opinions of Professor Lan's father and daughter are, there is one thing that they cannot deny.

That is the intellectuals of this era. Their work cannot be measured solely by their meager wages.

This also includes ideals, beliefs and moral values.

Especially the image of middle-aged intellectuals as ascetics who "stay up all night", "forget food and sleep" and "get sick from overwork" is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and is also consistent with the facts.

Just like Ye Hemin, an expert on ceramic history doing research in Baofeng County, PDS City.

On this day, he was sitting on the kang of a side house of a villager in Qingliangsi Village, enduring the cold air alone.

Holding only a bowl of hot water, chewing two boiled potatoes, and reading documents with a kerosene lamp, I spent the New Year in such a miserable way.

Even his host countrymen couldn't bear to look at his cold appearance.

The host specially brought a large plate of braised pork that had just come out of the pot, and a bottle of Sanda white wine.

"Expert Ye, come on, it's Chinese New Year, so don't chew on those yam eggs. Come and chat while it's hot, this is the pig we just killed this morning."

"Ouch, thank you, fellow villagers, I've caused you trouble."

"What are you talking about? What's the trouble? It's not free to stay in my house. You'll also give me money. But I don't understand. Everyone who came with you has left, so why is it that only one of you stays? Why don’t you go back to the capital to celebrate the New Year? You’re not going to be alone at home, right?”

"No, no, I also have a wife, children, brothers and sisters. But if I go back, I have to come back in a few days. Not only is it a hassle to go back, but I also have to buy two train tickets. Our funds are tight, and we need all the money. Use it wisely. I can't stop others from going back to celebrate the New Year, but I can always save a little..."

"Ah? You are such a first-year expert, and you still teach college students in a university. This is too hard on yourself. If you say this, I am embarrassed to collect the rent..."

"Fellow, I misunderstood, I misunderstood. I didn't mean that. You don't even have electricity here, but you can still give me two kerosene lamps filled with oil every day. I really don't know how to thank you. The rent money It must be collected, it must be collected! Oh, you are a kind person, but you really don’t need to feel sorry for me. I save money, and that is my voluntary thing. In fact, I am not bitter at all, as long as I can find what I am looking for, no matter what worth it……"

Just as he was talking, there was a "bang" and a collapse sound from outside.

The dogs and the hostess in the yard started shouting one after another.

Unfortunately, the snow was so heavy that the cellar dug by the owner couldn't bear the snow and collapsed.

Now the male host and Ye Hemin couldn't stay in the house any longer. They both picked up picks and hoes and rushed over to dig.

No problem, almost all the family’s New Year supplies are inside.

If you don't dig it out quickly, it will be a problem to eat normally, let alone the New Year.

But to say that things in this world are so wonderful, maybe it is because "sincerity is the reason for the success of gold and stone", maybe it is because hard work pays off, Ye Hemin finally moved God.

Anyway, an unbelievable miracle just happened!

After digging for an hour, Ye Hemin actually saw a pen wash emerging from the big pit!

When he saw the things in the soil, he couldn't help but be surprised.

At first glance, this pen washer is yellow in color and of poor quality.

But knowledgeable people know that this is the result of being buried in the soil for too long and being stained by the earth's color.

Nothing else, he hurried back to his house and took out the piece of azure glazed porcelain he had found near Qingliang Temple a few years ago.

This comparison is remarkable, and the answer is immediately clear.

The glaze color of this brush wash was originally azure glaze, which is exactly the same as the one handed down from Ru Kiln!

I have traveled all over the world and found nowhere, but it takes no effort at all to get it!

Overjoyed, Ye Hemin also suddenly became enlightened!

He couldn't help dancing, shouting and laughing.

"It should be found, it should be found!"

This immediately confused the owner of the house and his family, and the dog kept barking.

If nothing else, the facts are just as Ye Hemin suspected, the area near Qingliang Temple is probably the real location of the Ru Kiln ruins.

If a piece of porcelain is an accident, it is unlikely that a relatively complete whole vessel is an accident.

Baofeng County is located south of Ruzhou City and belonged to the territory of Ruzhou in the Northern Song Dynasty.

It turns out that Ru Kiln is really not in the capital of Ruzhou!

Just like the National University of Science and Technology is not in the capital!

This may be the answer to this historical mystery!

Looking up at the sky, Ye Hemin hugged the pen in his arms excitedly, with tears in his eyes.

At this moment, there was no chill in his body.

The hardships I endured at Qingliang Temple these three months were worth it...