Tokyo: The life of a literary giant begins with home self-defense!

Chapter 445: Textbook Compilation Content (Part 2)
The person speaking was someone I knew, Ryukawa Toru.

His name is Nakajima Mori.

He was once a well-known author of pure literature, but now he has devoted himself to academia.

Studying historical texts can occasionally offer some insightful observations.

Everyone who is here today is quite capable.

Longchuan Che glanced at the other person.

No reason.

Nakajima Mori was so angry at the other party's dismissive attitude that his beard almost twisted out of shape.

"Teacher, please sit here."

Ryukawa Toru pointed to the seat next to him, where his teacher, Akechi Susumu, held a high position in both the literary and academic circles. He had famous works and was also a professor at Waseda University.

"it is good."

Mingzhi Jin smiled; he didn't have a strong sense of seniority.

Mishima Tsukasa, who was slightly annoyed, moved back a seat, and Akechi Susumu looked at his former student.

When will school resume after the summer vacation?

Akechi Susumu was in better condition than any other elderly person that Ryukawa Tetsu had ever seen.

He was wearing a slightly loose, old-fashioned suit, and his mottled white hair was neatly combed.

"Resumption of school?"

Long Chuanche muttered those two words, indicating that his life might be very busy from now on.

"Knowledge is one thing, but campus life is also a rare experience."

The old man smiled and said a few words, but Long Chuanche nodded without responding.

The invited guests arrived one after another before the appointed time.

The person in charge from the Ministry of Education was Mingchuan, who went to the gate of Guandong to pick up Longchuan Che and the others.

The man first spoke in official jargon, thanking the Writers Association for their help.

"We have some requirements regarding the planning of this cultural teaching material."

Compile Mandarin textbooks.

It's actually a bit like many creators collaborating on a book.

The producer is the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, and the participants are authoritative writers in the industry.

Of course, the sheer volume of this 'book's' print run and its far-reaching impact will not be elaborated upon here.

Ryoji Akikawa stood in the first row on the left.

"For modern texts, we would like to cite articles similar to Mr. Longchuan's 'Youth Trilogy'."

Tatsumi Tatsuki's "Youth Trilogy" shares a similar characteristic of breaking through the confusion of adolescents.

Cultural teaching materials are like this: the articles don't necessarily have to be exquisite, but their educational value must be high.

The group of scholars and writers nodded in agreement. Articles like the "Youth Trilogy," whether original or excerpted from existing modern texts, were relatively simple to write.

"In the realm of ancient Japanese literature, The Tale of Genji is indispensable."

Regarding the planning of teaching materials, the Ministry of Education only provides suggestions and opinions; the specifics are still handled by scholars.

"Should we use the existing modern translation, or translate it again?"

Ryoji Akikawa glanced at Toru Ryukawa.

"It will all be decided by the Writers' Association."

The first two requests were relatively simple, and before Long Chuanche could even speak, someone interrupted him.

"Mr. Mishima and I can handle the modern texts, as for the classical texts..."

The veteran writer named Nakajima Mori frowned.

“Mr. Mingzhi Jin and his students can do it.”

The seating arrangement at the scene was quite interesting.

Ryukawa Tetsu sat in the first position with an air of authority, and Akechi Susumu was in the second.

Third is Tsukasa Mishima, who participated in the compilation of the previous edition of the textbook.

As for Nakajima Mori...

Longchuan Che glanced at it.

He sat in the fourth seat and no one expressed any dissatisfaction.

"This"

The official on the other side hesitated.

The compilation of this textbook was ostensibly led by the Ministry of Education and spearheaded by the Writers Association.

But now, while Tatsukawa Tetsu of the Writers' Association remains silent, that guy named Nakajima Mori jumps out.

'what to do? ’

Ryoji Akikawa turned his gaze to the young man opposite him.

"Continue." Ryukawa Tetsu took a sip of tea, ignoring Nakajima Mori's overstepping of boundaries.

"it is good."

The young man opposite him didn't seem to have enough influence in the Writers' Association right now, so Ryoji Akikawa sighed and continued talking about the planning proposal.

The demands made by the Ministry of Education were put forward one by one, as seen in works such as "The Pillow Book" and "Nihon Shoki".

After listening for a moment, Tatsukawa Tetsu realized that the requirements regarding ancient Japanese texts were probably the simplest. The Ministry of Education provided a general range, and scholars only needed to search according to the requirements.

"The most troublesome part is the Chinese side."

Ryoji Akikawa sighed, seemingly agreeing that the demands regarding this part were somewhat excessive.

"I also have some knowledge of Chinese, so I can take charge of a portion of it if necessary."

Mori Nakajima took on everything, but nobody paid any attention during the event.

"The Chinese version is here."

Ryoji Akikawa glanced at Toru Ryukawa again.

"Please say."

Longchuan Che blew on the tea in his cup, creating ripples that resembled those on a calm lake.

"We still hope to quote classic works such as Zuo Zhuan, Analects, and Journey to the West, but we need to be more innovative."

Ryoji Akikawa's words brought the tea in the teacup back to silence.

The silence included the atmosphere at the scene, as well as Nakajima Mori, who had just been talking incessantly.

"Referencing the classics?"

"Innovation?"

Some people questioned how these two words could be connected.

"It should also include content on academic pursuits and encouragement to learn, guiding students to be positive and motivated."

Ryoji Akikawa said, forcing himself to speak.

Is the Ministry of Education deliberately making things difficult for us?

Some people sneered, as if the client had asked them to paint a colorful black picture.

The list of classical Chinese literature is vast, but most of them are already established.

The Ministry of Education has strange, yet demanding, requirements.

Some people present had already begun to express their dissatisfaction.

"Mr. Longchuan."

Ryoji Akikawa reluctantly looked at Toru Ryukawa.

He was just a minor official in the education and cultural facilities planning department, and he didn't want to offend these intellectuals.

But the lives of working people are not lives.

He could only look to Long Chuanche for help.

We will handle the request from the Educational Facilities Planning Department.

Longchuan Che smiled and nodded at the other party.

"If there's nothing else, you can leave now."

Party A makes the request, and Party B complies with it.

Ryoji Akikawa cast a grateful glance at him, then quickly left the scene where he was about to be devoured alive.

"The content compiled by the Chinese side is mostly similar each time."

As the officials left, Akechi Susumu hesitated before glancing at Tatsukawa Tetsu.

"I understand wanting something different."

While Akechi Susumu appears to be speaking on behalf of the Ministry of Education, he is actually helping Tatsukawa Toru.

The newly appointed chairman of the Writers' Association accepted this somewhat absurd and shocking decision.

"We must both cite classical texts and innovate."

At this point, some people had already expressed their dissatisfaction.

Indeed, compiling a new edition of textbooks is a major undertaking for both education and the public.

However, this book, which has a huge circulation and is aimed at all teenagers in China, could ruin its reputation if not handled properly.

Everyone looked at Tatsukawa Tetsu with some reservations, who had accepted everything without question.

At that moment, only members of the Writers' Association were present in the meeting room.

The boy blew again, rippling the surface of the tea.

“Mr. Nakajima felt it was impossible, and Mr. Yasukawa and Mr. Takahashi felt that the other party was putting them in a difficult position.”

Longchuan Che took a gentle sip of his tea and calmly looked at the renowned scholars who had been invited.

"Anymore?"

The boy tapped his fingers on the table and asked softly.

(End of this chapter)