1978 Synthetic Writers

Chapter 195 If You Become the Green Emperor Someday

"Miscellaneous Notes from the Small Courtyard" and "Taking the Vows" are both short stories. It took Li Xiaolin only a few minutes to read them all.

When she read "Miscellaneous Notes from the Small Courtyard", she was just surprised, but after reading "Taking the Vows", Li Xiaolin's eyes lit up.

"Jiang Xian!"

"Stop, stop!" Jiang Xian waved his hands and said earnestly, "Sister Xiaolin, I will definitely submit these two novels to Beijing Literature and Art. This is my own manuscript collection work."

Hearing this, Li Xiaolin felt quite regretful. Holding Wang Zengqi's copy of "The Rite of Initiation", his eyes were filled with reluctance.

"This "Rite of Initiation" is really well written. Who is this Wang Zengqi? He is so talented. How did you get this manuscript from him?"

"He is a student of Mr. Shen Congwen. I also studied with Teacher Shen Congwen for a period of time, so I call him senior brother. I heard that he was writing a novel before, so I went to his house to ask about it. I didn't expect that he really had one, so I sent it to him directly." Jiang Xian explained honestly.

"You are so lucky! You even got this." Li Xiaolin looked at the manuscript and felt very upset. "This novel is so well written, it's a pity that it can't be given to Harvest."

Jiang Xian smiled and said, "If Beijing Literature and Art rejects the manuscript, I will give it to Harvest. You have also read this manuscript. If I give it to Harvest, will Harvest dare to publish it?"

"Of course I dare." Li Xiaolin said without hesitation, "Harvest will not let good manuscripts be buried. If Beijing Literature and Art does not publish it, you can send it to Harvest. We will definitely publish it."

"Row."

Jiang Xian first found a way to escape and immediately felt much more relieved.

The novel "Shoujie" is good, but it is difficult to publish. Even if he is an editorial member, there is no guarantee that he will have as much say as Li Qingquan did in "Beijing Literature and Art".

The two novels were sent to "Beijing Literature and Art". After reading them, Zhang Dening gave them directly to Yang Mo.

As Jiang Xian expected, there is nothing wrong with "Miscellaneous Notes from the Small Courtyard", but "The Rite of Initiation" needs further discussion.

After reading the novel one by one, the entire leadership team sat in the large office to discuss it.

"Please share your opinions." Yang Mo said with a smile.

"I think this novel is extremely well-written. It's refreshing, elegant, timeless and ethereal," exclaimed Zhou Yanru, head of the novel group.

Wang Meng frowned. "I don't think there's any problem. Wang Zengqi is an old senior of our Beijing Literature and Art Magazine and a comrade of ours. Why can't we publish the works of our comrades?"

Most editors still like this novel very much, but some old comrades have different opinions.

"How can you write like this? A monk and a peasant girl. This is too dangerous."

"I don't think it has any practical significance. It's beautiful to read, but what else? What is this novel criticizing or exploring? Nothing."

The discussion was full of controversy, and after it ended, Yang Mo found Jiang Xian and asked for his opinion.

"Of course I hope this novel will be published. As for the risks to the publication, I think they exist, so if Beijing Literature and Art does not publish it, I fully understand."

As the main person in charge, Yang Mo is naturally the most critical role in determining whether a manuscript can be published or not.

At that time, there was no such thing as "the author is responsible for his or her own writing". If something went wrong, the first person to be held accountable would be the person in charge of the publication.

For example, after Zhang Jie's previous work "Love, Can't Be Forgotten" caused controversy, many people investigated and complained about Li Qingquan, the main person in charge at that time, and he did not shirk his responsibility at that time.

So Jiang Xian could only try his best to persuade the main person in charge, Yang Mo.

If she is unwilling to take responsibility, Jiang Xian can do nothing about it. This is something that cannot be forced.

"I don't see any problem with 'The Rite of Initiation'. Whether I look at it from the front, from the back, from the side, or upside down, I can't generate any political associations or see any political offense. I feel that even if they mustered up all the courage this time, it would be in vain."

Yang Mo reminded: "Comrade Jiang Xian, this article still has leftist issues."

"What's the problem? I think the problem has nothing to do with the work. Whether there is a problem or not, it is just a name that can be interpreted arbitrarily and found at any time."

With "Harvest" backing him up, Jiang Xian spoke with full energy. If he couldn't edit "Shoujie", he could still get some other manuscripts. Yang Mo didn't give a reply. Jiang Xian turned around and ran into Wang Meng. The two looked at each other and walked out together in tacit understanding.

"What did Comrade Yang Mo say?"

"I guess he doesn't want to send it." Jiang Xian said helplessly.

This comrade really knows how to protect himself. This is not what Jiang Xian said, it was written by her son Laogui.

People are naturally complex, and Comrade Yang Mo is a person with both glory and shadow.

Compared with Li Qingquan, it is hard to say that this comrade is a good general for "Beijing Literature and Art".

"Wait a minute."

Wang Meng made a gesture to keep quiet and whispered, "Don't spread this matter. The organization is already preparing to transfer Comrade Yang Mo away."

"Is it?"

Jiang Xian's heart, which had originally died, suddenly began to flutter again.

He still really wanted "The Rite of Initiation" to be published in his hands.

“Who’s the next major person in charge?”

Wang Meng glanced around, pondered for a moment, and said, "It's not confirmed yet, but the organization asked for my opinion, and I haven't given a reply yet."

"Editor-in-Chief Wang!" Jiang Xian cheered up and licked him.

“You kid,” Wang Meng squinted at him, “Don’t shout nonsense, we only have the main person in charge in Beijing Literature and Art.”

"Teacher Wang Meng, if you were the main person in charge, would you publish "Shoujie"?"

Wang Meng did not answer, but her eyes were firm, "This manuscript was rejected by Comrade Yang Mo, so I will keep it for now."

He didn't finish his words and gave Jiang Xian a look.

Jiang Xian understood immediately.

You are Quan Xiaojiang and I am Lu Baima.

If you become the Green Emperor one day!
After Wang Meng said goodbye, he realized that his heart was beating rapidly.

Damn it, you can't think like that. It makes it seem like he and Wang Meng are conspiring to rebel together.

"Teacher Jiang Jiang."

Zhang Dening suddenly came over, startling Jiang Xian, "Teacher Dening, please don't call me like that anymore."

Zhang Dening smiled.

"I'm asking you, what's the status of 'Shoujie'? Does the leadership team agree to publish it?"

"We have discussed it, but some veteran comrades have different opinions, and no results have been given yet."

Zhang Dening had worked at Beijing Literature and Art for a long time, so he could naturally see the implication and showed disappointment.

"I was thinking that if this article "Taking the Initiations" can be published, I would ask you to help me publish another article."

"What manuscript?"

"It's a manuscript from an old friend of mine, called 'Half an Hour for Lunch'."

(End of this chapter)