A healing writer? No, it's a depressing writer!

Chapter 332: Fighting for the country, the final battle! I want to make the name of Chinese science fiction resound throughout the world! Definitely!
Inspiration is a mysterious thing, just like a smoking addiction, invisible and intangible, but it does exist.

For writers, when their inspiration flows freely, they naturally write as if inspired by God, and the main idea is that they are possessed by the God of Literature.

But if inspiration runs out, then you will return to the most helpless state——

A bowl of rice, a pack of cigarettes, and a thousand words to write a day.

For the creative community, it is very normal to have two books written by gods and another by ghosts, and there is nothing to criticize about it.

Who can guarantee that every book they write will become a hit?

Who can guarantee that they will never run out of inspiration if they create day and night?
If the full score is 70, Jiang Hai's "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" can at least get around points. It is indeed lacking in science fiction fantasy, but the description and imagination of the mysterious deep sea is still worth reading.

Or the first sentence -

If this book was written by an ordinary writer, it could be called a rare masterpiece.

But if this book came from Jiang Hai, there would probably be a lot of controversy.

The full score is 120, and everyone expects Jiang Hai to write a work that scores points, which is what is called far exceeding expectations, rather than hovering around the passing line.

Other authors can write the same work, but Jiang Hai——

He just can't write!

Inside Lu Xun Academy of Literature.

"The current situation is obviously unusual." Writer Liu Zhenyun led Jiang Hai to the courtyard and explained the current situation to him, "Have you noticed that there are suddenly many more people who are trying to discredit you during this period of time?"

"It's not that you don't write well, nor that your work is really that bad, but because--"

"There are other countries behind the scenes fanning the flames and deliberately slandering you."

Culture is the embodiment of a country's soft power.

The strength of a country is first determined by its economy and then by the happiness of its people.
Then he must keep up in terms of cultural soft power!

Nowadays, the international situation presents a trend of one superpower and many strong countries. There are many countries in the world that can be called "strong countries":
Chinese, Russian, French, English, Japanese
And now, looking across the entire planet, there is only one country that can be called a "superpower" -

That’s the Americans!

Since the Second World War, the United States has regarded itself as a superpower and has become the undisputed absolute overlord on this earth.

However, with the development of economic globalization, there is a situation from economy to industry to population that is gradually shaking the United States' position as an international superpower.
This country is China!
If Jiang Hai is a Japanese or Korean author, then there is no doubt that he will become the next Tagore, the next Kawabata Yasunari, or even the next Leo Tolstoy.
But the rivers and seas come from China!

One is a challenger who is launching an attack on the current international order.

The other, the challenged, is doing his best to suppress the challenger from the East.

The two countries are competing fiercely in many fields including economy and politics, and it is difficult to tell who is better.

Who would have thought that in the cultural field.
Suddenly, Jiang Hai appeared?

Once Jianghai appeared, it swept across Asia with an almost invincible momentum, and its influence began to spread across the globe.

You want to ask which American writers are the most famous in Asia?
After thinking about it, the person being asked may answer you in an uncertain tone:

"perhaps."

"O. Henry? Mark Twain? Helen Keller?"

Do you think these writers are famous in Asia?

Famous, of course famous
But please be careful!

These writers are all products of the last century!

You need to continue asking:
"Do you know which American writers are famous in Asia? I mean"

"The kind that exists in the world today!"

The person being asked will most likely show a helpless look:

“I really don’t know about this.”

Since the beginning of the 21st century, the United States has produced almost no writers with widespread influence on a global scale.

In other words, in terms of cultural influence, the United States is actually showing a declining trend.

Who would have thought that when the competition between China and the United States was in full swing
A horror writer who dominates the Asian literary world suddenly emerged in China?
Don't even mention Asia. Even if you look at Europe and America, there are a series of cultural powers that rank among the best in the world literary world, such as France, Britain, Russia, etc.
Jiang Hai's influence in these countries is also overwhelming!
If Jiang Hai was born in Russia or India, the Americans would not care at all, and would even be very happy to see such an Asian writer, which would be conducive to the common progress of the world literary world. But if Jiang Hai was born in China,
attack
Needless to say, this will inevitably lead to a relentless and all-out attack!

Again, culture is the embodiment of comprehensive national strength.
China wants to create a god, and all works related to Jiang Hai are promoted tirelessly by the Ministry of Education behind him. That is why Jiang Hai can shine so rapidly throughout Asia and even Europe.

Lu Xun Academy of Literature, in the conference room.

Tie Ning, Chairman of the China Writers Association, is explaining the current situation to Jiang Hai:

"Now, the European and American literary circles have begun to completely deny the influence of traditional serious literature on the world literary scene. It is against this background that the American literary world has proposed a strategic name -"

"It's called Science Fiction Revitalizes the Country."

China wants to create a god, so why doesn’t the United States want to create a god too?

Since modern times, American science fiction literature has always been at the forefront of the times.

In order to highlight the importance of science fiction, the American literary community even began an unprecedented fierce attack on traditional serious literature.

According to the American media
The serious literature written by Jiang Hai is full of whining and conveys a negative and decadent thought.

The mystery literature produced by Jiang Hai are all products of the old era. This so-called classical mystery literature has long been outdated and should not be praised by people in this new era.

According to Tie Ning's narration.

On the LED screen in the conference room, a promotional video for the "World Science Fiction Writing Contest" jointly initiated by the organizers of the American Hugo Award and the Japanese Nebula Award suddenly appeared.

The new American leader is recruiting all young writers with imagination and enthusiasm from all over the world:

"Science fiction is the direction of future literature!"

“We understand what science fiction means to revitalize the country”

The United States is full of confidence in this world science fiction writing competition.

Since the beginning of the 21st century, American science fiction has always been at the forefront of the times. Science fiction has a very deep cultural heritage in North America, and for this World Science Fiction Writing Competition
The American Writers Association has trained no less than ten young science fiction writers who can be called "geniuses". Its purpose is to let these young writers compete in this world science fiction writing competition.

Shine brightly! Once these writers from North America finally reach out and win the championship in this world science fiction competition.

Then these media from the West will go all out to sing the praises of science fiction literature's status in today's world literary scene and shape science fiction literature into the mainstream of the new era. Traditional literary works such as Jiang Hai's will be portrayed as products of a bygone era.

By then, the Western media will make a big fuss about this matter, and the United States——

Will regain the throne of the world's number one cultural power!
"The American Writers Association has issued a declaration of war to us!" Tie Ning, chairman of the Chinese Writers Association, placed an invitation letter in front of Jiang Hai with a serious face. "This is the official notification from the White House last week."

Jiang Hai had an expressionless face as he picked up the beautifully wrapped letter in front of him and opened it.

A line of large characters suddenly appeared before my eyes:

【Notice to Chinese Writers.】

This letter is mainly addressed to the Science Fiction Association of America, requesting writers in China who want to write science fiction, write well, and have the ability to write science fiction works to go to the White House to participate in this essay competition on the theme of "Science Fiction".

Looking at the entire Chinese literary world, how many writers are good at writing science fiction? ? ?

"This official invitation letter is extremely vicious!" Tie Ning's voice was trembling as he rebuked her with great anger. "Our Chinese science fiction literature is already at the bottom of modern science fiction literature, not even at the third-rate level."

"On the other hand, American literature is a science fiction powerhouse! Looking at science fiction literature, the United States is definitely in a leading position in the field of world literature."

American science fiction literature has been developing for a hundred years.

Chinese science fiction literature is still in its early stages of development.

You want Chinese science fiction literature, which is in its early stages, to go head-to-head with the United States, which has a history of science fiction that spans hundreds of years?

Isn't this using the other party's strengths to attack one's own weaknesses?

"Although we all know that this is an unfair contest." Having said this, Tie Ning's angry words showed helplessness, "But... we really have no choice!"

“Who allowed the right to speak to be in the hands of others?”

As the creator of the modern international order, if we look at the social field, all influential social media are controlled by the United States.

The right to speak is in the hands of others——

This means you have no bargaining rights!
If we cannot overcome the United States, and cannot surpass them in the areas where they excel.
Even defeat them!
Then, no matter how Chinese literature develops, the Chinese literary world will always be inferior!
It is predictable that after the end of this World Science Fiction Writing Competition, whenever an American writer wins the title, the Western media will launch a fierce attack on the Chinese literary world:
“Why are Chinese writers rising in this era?”

“Why do Chinese writers have a place in the serious literature of this era?”

"Because these are the things that American writers have left over, science fiction is the orthodox direction of literary development in this era. It is precisely because the outstanding American writers are specializing in the field of science fiction that the Chinese literary world can take advantage of this gap and trend to rise."

Jianghai’s current success is not only due to its own efforts, but also inseparable from the support of the country.

It is precisely based on the strategic policy of building a cultural power that the country wants to use the image and influence of Jiang Hai to promote the long-dormant Chinese literature abroad, and in this way enhance China's voice and influence in the international community.

Once Jiang Hai releases a new work, the state machinery will immediately start to operate, and while promoting the work, it will also promote Jiang Hai's new work to all parts of the world.
Naturally, I know that this is not just my own problem. The essence behind this matter is——

It is a fight between nations!
"So." Jiang Hai pondered, tapping his index finger lightly on the wooden table, "What should I do?"

"What exactly do you need me to do?"

Without beating around the bush, Tie Ning immediately looked at Jiang Hai with a serious face:

"You, do you have any spare energy?"

Just as Tie Ning said just now, looking at the entire Chinese literary world, there are simply very few science fiction writers who are worth looking up to.

Even though Jiang Hai's "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" is controversial in the international community
but!

For Chinese science fiction, "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" is still a rare classic masterpiece!
Through the joint resolution of the China Writers Association and the Department of Education, the leadership decided to widely recruit writers who have made achievements in the field of science fiction across the country, and then let Jiang Hai lead the team.

Go to America!

Conquer this world science fiction literature competition!

Even though they knew that their chances of winning a place in the competition were slim, the leadership unanimously agreed:

"must go!"

Why not avoid it?

Because I am not afraid!
Even though everyone knows that there is little hope for this competition, there is a high probability that one will be looked down upon or even humiliated!

But change your mindset.
If you don't participate, won't you also be discredited?
Since it's the same whether you participate or not.
Even if I die, I must die for a good cause and die gloriously!
It is better to die standing than to live on your knees!
"We will recruit the most outstanding science fiction writers and young writers from across the country!" Tie Ning, chairman of the China Writers Association, looked at Jiang Hai resolutely, with countless earnestness in his eyes, "This time, you will lead the team yourself!"

"We don't seek to achieve any results in this science fiction writing competition. The leadership has only one expectation for you—"

“Try your best!”

“Even if we lose, we must show the spirit and energy of Chinese writers! We can’t let people look down on us!”

There is no need for outsiders to say much. In fact, Tie Ning himself understands very well that today's Chinese literary world is becoming increasingly old and is gradually losing its vitality.

You want to let this group of writers who have lost their vitality and are old and frail to participate in this world science fiction competition where new forces gather?

What’s the difference between this and just giving up?
The future belongs to the young!

Only fresh blood can save the current Chinese literary world from disaster!
Only young writers can bring new vitality to the aging Chinese literary world!
Among this batch of fresh blood, there is only Jiang Hai, and it can only be Jiang Hai——

Can take over the banner!
Be able to carry this banner!

At this point, Tie Ning looked at Jiang Hai earnestly, almost pleadingly, and asked:
"This burden is a bit heavy—"

"Can you afford it?"

Let me lead the team to compete in this World Science Fiction Literature Competition?

Success will surely go down in history and will go down in history!
If you fail, all your previous efforts will come to nothing, or you may even suffer a complete defeat!
Naturally, I know the seriousness of this matter.

Ponder over and over again.

Like a decision had been made.

Jiang Hai nodded directly. This time, his expression rarely showed a trace of solemnity:

"I go."

(End of this chapter)