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Chapter 152 [A more controversial award] (please subscribe)

It is undoubtedly not easy for Lin Youcheng's "The Wonders of the World" to win the second Mao Dun Literature Award. You must know that there are only four works selected for the second Mao Dun Literature Award. Except for Lin Youcheng's "The World" "Strange Things", in addition to "The Bell and Drum Tower" by Liu Xinwu, "The Yellow River Flows East" by Li Zhun, and "Heavy Wings" by Zhang Jie.

From 1982 to 1984, a total of four works were selected for the Mao Dun Literature Award. One can imagine how difficult it is to win this award.

Of course, this is also because the Mao Dun Literature Award mainly rewards novels, which require a word count of more than 130,000.

It can be said that the Mao Dun Literature Award is one of the highest awards for Chinese novels.

Precisely because of the status of the Mao Dun Literature Award, Lin Youcheng naturally had to go to the capital to receive the award in person.

Lin Youcheng naturally asked Jiang Xiulian to take care of Luotou at home, and took the train to the capital with Kai Ming, the chairman of the Hunan Writers Association.

Kai Ming was naturally very happy that Lin Youcheng, as a writer from Hunan Province, could win the Mao Dun Literature Award, but he was very aware of some things in the literary world. He looked at Lin Youcheng and said, "Youcheng, you may not know that throughout Mao Dun Literature Most of the award-winning works in the two editions of the award are realist, epic, and national, that is, most of them are realist literature, but your article "The Wonders of the World" is still somewhat controversial."

"However, putting aside Lynch's special life in the story, the whole novel tells the life of ordinary people during this period of history and is very realistic. That's why the judges finally gave you the top vote."

Lin Youcheng nodded as he listened to Kai Mingming's words. Naturally, he did so because although the fantasy and realism creations of "Fantastic Things in the World" are highly praised in the literary world, it is also because of this that some traditional writers think It's too fantasy and not realistic enough and not epic enough.

Like the other three award-winning "Yellow River Flows East", it tells the story of the Japanese invaders entering the Central Plains in 1938, and the Kuomintang troops who retreated and fled south tore up the Huayuankou embankment of the Yellow River, flooding Henan, Jiangsu, and An. The story of historical events that affected more than 80 million people in 80 counties in Huizhou Province. Liu Xinwu's "The Bell and Drum Tower" is about the story that happened in the Bell and Drum Tower of Beijing in the early s. Over the course of twelve hours, it describes Rich life scenes from all walks of life, as well as life in the capital and social changes in the s.

Lin Youcheng also knew that in fact, this was a kind of contempt between scholars in a sense. After all, when Lin Youcheng won the Mao Dun Literature Award, there would naturally be people who were dissatisfied and would naturally criticize Lin Youcheng's works.

"pity--"

Lin Youcheng nodded and said, "Yes, the latest issue should be published next month."

There is no doubt that these three novels are all realist themes, which is why some traditional authors think that "The Wonders of the World" is not realistic enough and controversial even though the results of the Mao Dun Literary Award selection are said.

When Lin Youcheng heard Zhang Ming's words, he understood that Ba Lao's words were actually affirming Lin Youcheng's "Wonderful Things in the World".

As he said this, Kai Ming felt a little pity, because after winning "Strange Things in the World", it was impossible for Lin Youcheng to win the Mao Dun Literature Award for "The Devotion of Suspect X", let alone the controversy surrounding "The Devotion of Suspect X" That's the real controversy.

Kai Ming listened to Lin Youcheng's words, nodded, and then talked about the modern spy war story mentioned in "The Wind" before, and said: "The information you mentioned before was leaked. I specifically mentioned this matter to the superiors later. They also feel that the seriousness of the matter is very reasonable, as some key information should be kept confidential, and the skills passed down by our ancestors cannot be passed on so easily."

Kai Ming saw Lin Youcheng looking out of the train window without making any sound, and couldn't help but said: "Ba Lao still emphasized that we should pay attention to the artistic taste of the works and encourage exploration and innovation on the basis of inheriting the excellent domestic traditional culture and learning from the excellent foreign culture. Encourage those masterpieces that are popular with the people and have artistic appeal."

Kai Ming and Lin Youcheng chatted about literary creation and some recently published literary works, and they talked all the way to the capital.

Zhang Jiefang also said such words before, which was a pity for "The Devotion of Suspect X".

Lin Youcheng listened to Kai Ming's unfinished words and knew what Kai Ming was regretting.

"Is such that."

"What story are you writing this time?"

Lin Youcheng nodded. He knew that Zhang Mingming must have said something to the superiors about the matter, which attracted some attention from the superiors. Otherwise, there would be no vigilant articles about this aspect in the newspapers.

"Our literary creation must also have a writer's sense of social responsibility and mission. After all, we are also members of the people."

As for the last novel, "Heavy Wings", it is the first novel in China that reflects the construction of the four modernizations and industrial reform. It focuses on describing the reform process and entangled contradictions of the Ministry of Heavy Industry and its affiliated Sugon Automobile Manufacturing Plant, as well as the reform All kinds of human feelings and world conditions under the tide.

"Ba Lao, I really appreciate your work. He also admires "The Devotion of Suspect X" very much."

"It's still a story about the Anti-Japanese War."

Kai Ming shook his head and did not mention this pity again. Instead, he asked: "Youcheng, I heard that you submitted a novel to "October" magazine and it has already been drafted?"

You must know that "The Curious Case of the World" is not only an innovative combination of fantasy and realism, but also a work of great artistic taste. It is called a poetic work. The life and love of Lynch in it have moved countless readers, so why can't it be said that it is a work of poetry? A masterpiece that the people love to hear and see.

Listening to the words of Kai Ming, a literary senior, Lin Youcheng naturally nodded and agreed very much.

After arriving in the capital, Lin Youcheng and Kai Ming naturally went to the guest house arranged by the Writers' Association. After all, the recognition and award of the Mao Dun Literature Award was organized by the Writers' Association, and naturally the Writers' Association would also be responsible for travel and accommodation.

After Lin Youcheng arrived in the capital, Zhang Wei, the editor of "People's Literature" magazine, and Yang Yiping, the editor of "October" magazine, came to see him after hearing the news.

Zhang Wei naturally came to Lin Youcheng to ask why the manuscript was not submitted to "People's Literature".

Although Zhang Wei and his colleagues in the editorial department had their own guessed answers, they still had to ask Lin Youcheng face to face.

"Youcheng, why don't you submit this manuscript to our People's Literature magazine?"

Before Lin Youcheng could answer or explain, Yang Yiping came over and said on Lin Youcheng's behalf: "It's not that Lin Youcheng thinks this novel is more suitable for our "October", and I wrote it all for Lin Youcheng. There were many letters of invitation, and Lin Youcheng was moved by the sincerity."

When Lin Youcheng heard Yang Yiping's words and saw Zhang Wei's look of needing an explanation, he couldn't help but feel a little funny. This made him really look like a scumbag author who always gave up. Obviously Zhang Wei himself was still a Aquaman editor. .

"Editor Yang said that was one of the reasons. At that time, it was felt that October magazine would be more suitable."

When Yang Yiping heard what Lin Youcheng said, he quickly said: "Not only is it appropriate, our editor-in-chief, Sister Su, has said that Lin Youcheng's novel should be published in "October"!"

Zhang Wei heard the trace of pride in Yang Yiping's words, and felt his teeth itching in his heart. He knew very clearly that his friend had mentioned it to him countless times because of Lin Youcheng's choice to contribute to "October". Lin Youcheng's novel is wonderful and shocking.

Zhang Wei also knew that this was the case, so he could only accept it, and said: "Youcheng, you said that what you wrote is people's literature, so it should be published in our magazine "People's Literature"." " People’s literature, isn’t our October magazine a people’s literature magazine?”

When Yang Yiping heard Zhang Wei's words, he quickly said: "Lin Youcheng's novels are submitted to different literary magazines. They are also for the people to see, and they are different people."

Yang Yiping has naturally heard what Lin Youcheng said when he participated in the national selection of outstanding short and medium stories. He also knows that Lin Youcheng has said more than once that he does not write scar literature or popular literature, but writes people's literature, and he writes for The people can see it.

When Zhang Wei saw that Yang Yiping had said this, he couldn't say anything else, because he knew that what Yang Yiping said was reasonable. He couldn't say that "October" magazine was not a people's literary magazine.

"Youcheng, didn't you say before that you planned to settle down in the capital and buy a courtyard house in the capital, but I have always been keeping an eye on it for you."

Hearing Zhang Wei's words, Lin Youcheng was a little surprised. He didn't expect that Zhang Wei would still remember this matter. He had only mentioned it to Zhang Wei before, but he didn't expect that Zhang Wei would still pay attention.

This really made Lin Youcheng feel a little embarrassed.

Yang Yiping didn't expect Zhang Wei to have such a trick, and he cursed in his heart, but he was also surprised that Lin Youcheng actually thought about buying a house and settling in the capital. He couldn't help asking: "Youcheng, do you really plan to come to the capital to write?"

Lin Youcheng smiled and said, "I just thought about it."

But in fact, Lin Youcheng knows very clearly that he is not just considered now, because now he has money and can directly buy a courtyard house in the capital. Not to mention the foreign exchange bill in his hand, let's talk about Mao Dun's literature this time The prize money from the award and the saved manuscript fees were enough for him to choose a courtyard house for Luobotou in the capital.

Of course, Lin Youcheng still had no way to level all six bowls of water at once.

But buying a suitable courtyard house should not be a big problem.

Of course, buying a courtyard house will come later. The most important thing now is to participate in the second Mao Dun Literature Award.

As one of the highest literary awards in the country, and it is awarded only every few years, the standard cannot be low naturally. The location of the awards and commendation conference is still in the Great Hall.

Although the awards were given to the winners of the Mao Dun Literature Award such as Lin Youcheng, it was also a periodic summary meeting held by the Writers Association, and there would definitely be some big shots taking the stage to speak.

Lin Youcheng did not have to speak on stage as the award-winning representative this time. After receiving the award and being commended together with Liu Xinwu and others, he just listened to the speech below.

After the awards and commendation conference, there will naturally be newspaper reporters on site to interview Lin Youcheng and ask questions.

"Comrade Lin Youcheng, there was a comment before that your "The Curious Events of the World" and "The Devotion of Suspect X" are not enough to win the Mao Dun Literature Award. What do you think?"

Obviously, this question is also very direct and pointed.

Lin Youcheng held the award certificate. He actually knew that the critics would have their own opinions on the selection results, and he wanted to say, "Don't worry about me, I won the award anyway."

But Lin Youcheng definitely couldn't say that in front of reporters. He could only say very modestly: "There are still many outstanding literary works in China. I am honored and grateful to be able to win this award, and I will continue to do so." Strive to write works that move the people more and are liked by the people."

"Lin Youcheng, do you think the reason why "The Devotion of Suspect X" was not selected for the Mao Dun Literature Award——"

Before the question could be asked, Comrade Wang, another reporter from the Beijing Daily, interrupted the reporter, looked at Lin Youcheng, and said: "Comrade Lin Youcheng, congratulations, I'm here Friends from the island country told me that your article "The Devotion of Suspect X" won both the Edogawa Ranpo Special Award and the Japan Mystery Writers Association Special Award in the island country."

Edogawa Ranpo Special Award?

Island Country Mystery Association Special Award?

Lin Youcheng's eyes widened and he was very surprised. Compared with "The Curious Case of the World" winning the Mao Dun Literature Award, he was even more surprised that "The Devotion of Suspect X" actually won the award in the island country, because he had never thought about "The Devotion of Suspect X". "The Devotion of Suspect X" can win the island country's literary award.

Although it was an inexplicable special award, it was the Edogawa Rampo Award and the Island Country Mystery Association Award.

You must know that these two awards can be said to be the highest awards in the Island Mystery Literature Award. They are awarded by the Island Mystery Writers Association to encourage the creation of excellent mystery novels.

Mystery novel awards in island countries are generally divided into two categories: professional awards and non-professional awards. For example, the island country’s Mystery Writers Association awards the professional award. Although there are novel awards, short story awards and newcomer awards, in island countries where mystery literature works emerge in endlessly Generally speaking, the selection criteria are very strict, and it can be said that only one in a hundred can be selected.

The Island Country Mystery Writers Association Award and the Edogawa Rampo Award, the island country's highest honor for mystery novels, are equally matched. They both represent the highest honor for mystery works.

But that was a literary award that belonged to the island country. Lin Youcheng really didn't expect that the island country would award him any special award.

This is really special enough.

"really?"

Lin Youcheng looked at the reporter who broke the news and was still a little unsure.

Obviously, Lin Youcheng could not know in real time what kind of horrific chain reaction his article "The Devotion of Suspect X" had brought about in the island nation's reasoning community.

The reporter from the "Beijing Daily" was also very excited and said: "It's true. I heard my friends in the island country say that your movie "The Devotion of Suspect X" is really very influential in the island country. Many readers in the island country are even saying that your film "The Devotion of Suspect X" should win the Naoki Award."

Naoki Award?

That is, after all, one of the island nation's highest literary awards.

Lin Youcheng thought it was impossible, but if such a statement appeared, it meant that the influence of Lin Youcheng's "The Devotion of Suspect X" was really terrifying.

Naturally, the other newspaper reporters present also heard what the reporter from the "Beijing Daily" said, and they were all equally shocked.

They didn't expect that Lin Youcheng actually won the island country's literary award.

(End of this chapter)