1980 My literary era

Zhang Guangnian's hunch was right.

Since Lin Weimin chose the "Literary Newspaper" as the battlefield, how could the Literary Association stay out of the matter?

As more and more people interpret Lin Weimin's brief article and novel, the tendency of the content published by "Literary News" becomes more and more obvious.

Unfortunately, this place has become one of the main battlefields of confrontation.

Fortunately, Lin Weimin's statement has become more and more influential, and many people in the domestic literary and art circles have expressed their affirmation of the novel "Hunting".

This kind of affirmation is very different from the praise received when the novel was first published, but a statement with strong political overtones comes with certain risks.

This group of people is also aware of the possible reactions to their actions, but they must do so.

Because of the publication of "Hunting", Lin Weimin briefly and inevitably became a representative figure of the right tendency in China. Once he was knocked down, the consequences would be disastrous.

Strong winds can knock down the tallest tree, but other trees can't escape this fate either.

In other words, to put it bluntly, at this time, a group of people who were originally arrogant to Lin Weimin became grasshoppers tied to him on a rope. They didn't want to seek justice for Lin Weimin.

Time passed slowly, and by mid-November, the debate in the newspapers was going back and forth, with no intention of dying down, and it seemed that it was really going to get bigger and bigger.

There are more and more media outlets involved, and the situation has become somewhat clearer. It is basically a confrontation between the left and the right.

After a long period of fierce confrontation, Lin Weimin, the instigator, became less and less present, because the scope of debate and mutual criticism was constantly expanding.

The incident between Lin Weimin and "Hunting" became not worth mentioning.

This kind of development is also in line with the trend of many major discussions in China in recent years. They were all triggered by a small issue. Then more and more individuals and units participated in the discussion, with different positions and identities, and naturally different positions. Likewise, no one of us can convince anyone.

A simple discussion turned into a battle of lines and ideas, and the original point of the discussion became less important.

The best result is to be able to discuss a greatest common denominator, and in the end everyone agrees to this result and breaks up unhappy.

The worst-case scenario is that it will tear society apart and deepen conflicts and estrangements between different classes.

For example, due to this incident, many people in the cultural circles in China have strong opinions on comrades in the sexual field. Many family members of the victims also have opinions on people in the cultural circles.

In the Chinese Literature Society, Lin Weimin was once again found in Cheng Wuchun's office.

Comrade Lao Cheng has not been in a good mood for the past month and has been living in fear every day.

Compared with him, Lin Weimin really responded to what he said, heartless and as happy as a primary school student.

"You are really not afraid of getting angry!" Cheng Wanchun's tone was mixed with resentment and helplessness.

Lin Weimin crossed his legs and said nonchalantly: "What do I have to be afraid of? Suspension or dismissal? Anyway, they have already planned it for me. I am willing to cut myself off to bring down the emperor. You are using me as a target, but you are not allowed to say anything." A few complaints?"

Cheng Wuchun shook his head and said: "These few complaints of yours are really powerful!"

"During an avalanche, can you tell me how powerful a certain snowflake is? This is all the result of some people not seeking truth from facts!"

The two chatted for a while, and Cheng Wanchun became serious and said mysteriously: "Your good days are coming to an end soon."

Lin Weimin was confused, "What do you mean?"

"The border agent is retiring!"

Lin Weimin asked in surprise: "When did it happen?"

"It's almost time. The baton will be handed over early next year." After Cheng Wanchun said the news, he advised: "You kid, please take it easy!"

"Why is the leader so tough this time? I'm going to retreat!"

After receiving this news, the depression that Cheng Wanchun had accumulated in his heart for some time finally eased a little.

The leader of the Border Agency has retired. I don't know if the leader was parachuted in, and what kind of personality he has. It is unlikely that he will offend his colleagues in the fraternal unit for Lin Weimin as soon as he takes office.

This news is indeed somewhat unfavorable to Lin Weimin, but it is not a big problem. After all, the battlefield is getting bigger and bigger now, and Lin Weimin's tipping point is no longer so prominent.

Just when Lin Weimin thought he was about to become an insignificant role in this confrontation, a piece of news from Gansu pushed him to the forefront again.

Local newspapers in Gansu reported that Pei Shutang, who was sentenced to prison last August for allegedly raping a female student, refused to accept the sentence and has been appealing. In the first half of this year, he even appealed to the Provincial G Court.

And just recently, Pei Shutang, who is in prison, received a handwritten letter of confession from the original accuser Liu, regretting her actions that led to an unjust, false and wrong case.

It turned out that Liu was left alone for tutoring by Pei Shutang. After returning home, his fiancé pressed him about the issue of a man and a woman living alone in the same room. In desperation, he made up a lie, saying that he had been coerced and violated by Pei Shutang.

Pei Shutang, who was in prison, was overjoyed to receive the handwritten letter of confession and immediately handed the letter to the relevant departments.

However, after almost a month, there was still no movement from the relevant departments. Pei Shutang's family could not sit still, so they found the media and told the media about the ins and outs of this case.

The media found Liu, and after some persuasion, Liu said that the reason why she wrote the confession letter was because she read Lin Weimin's "Hunting".

Pei Shutang has been suffering from injustice for more than a year. After watching "Hunting", her heart became even more fragile, filled with pain, fear, guilt...

All kinds of emotions were intertwined, leaving her on the verge of a mental breakdown every day.

Called by her conscience, she finally wrote the letter of confession.

This report caused a huge response as soon as it was published. Many newspapers outside the province reprinted it. It didn't take long for the public opinion caused by the report to reach Yanjing.

The originally balanced situation almost turned into a one-sided massacre due to this sudden report. The media on the opposite side completely stopped. The media headed by "Literary News" pursued the victory and beat the loser.

The colleagues and friends around him were all happy for Lin Weimin, but Lin Weimin was unhappy and couldn't be happy.

Everyone was very confused when they saw this situation. In the editing room that day, Tong Zhonggui finally couldn't help his curiosity.

"Teacher Lin, the publication of "Hunting" saved the life of an innocent person, and the criticism of you by outside public opinion has passed. Why are you unhappy?"

Lin Weimin pondered for a long time, and finally said with a solemn face: "Pei Shutang was wrongly accused this time, and "Hunting" seems to have done meritorious service. But the question is, do you think that all the cases of strong women in our country are unjust cases of JC? Don't When criminals with solid evidence see such a situation, will they take chances and use the pressure of public opinion to put pressure on law enforcement agencies?"

Colleagues and friends who were still immersed in the joy of victory fell silent after hearing these words.

Everyone was happy for Lin Weimin, but ignored the possible consequences of this incident.

Lin Weimin's words were like Huang Zhongda Lu, giving Tong Zhonggui a sense of enlightenment.

At the same time, I felt an urge to worship Lin Weimin in my heart.

People like Teacher Lin are role models and role models for us intellectuals.

After saying this to his colleagues in the editorial department, Lin Weimin seemed to have convinced himself.

Three days after the Gansu report reached Yanjing, he wrote another letter to the Literary Journal.

Looking at the manuscripts in front of them, all the editors of "Literary News" were in a dilemma and had to ask the leaders of the Literary and Art Association for instructions.

Zhang Guangnian and Bao Chang studied for a long time, and they did not approve of Lin Weimin's behavior as a "famous academic overlord". However, since Lin Weimin was always talking about it, even if they didn't publish it, there would be other publications, so that might as well Let "Literary News" distribute it.

"hair!"

With this order, Lin Weimin's article appeared again in the new issue of "Literary News" a few days later.

If Lin Weimin's last post was likened to sounding the rallying cry for battle, then this time, Lin Weimin's post is like calling the troops back.

The content of the article is not long, the title is: "My Decision".

The general meaning of the article is that Lin Weimin, as the author of "Hunting", felt deeply grateful and relieved to hear that due to the influence of "Hunting", the plaintiff in the Pei Shutang case repented and sent a letter stating that he had wronged Pei Shutang.

But at the same time, there is endless fear in my heart, because the Pei Shutang case is just an example. Once this hole is opened, "Hunting" is likely to be used by criminals with ulterior motives and become a weapon to put pressure on victims and law enforcement agencies.

Therefore, he decided that from now on, "Hunting" will not be published again within ten years.

Once this short article was published, it immediately caused a huge response across the country.

Some time ago, because of "Hunting", many media outlets across the country were engaged in a debate, and people from all walks of life were widely involved in this debate.

When the news came that Pei Shutang's case had been vindicated, one side of the debate was mourning while the other side was rejoicing. Everyone was emotionally affected by this sudden change.

But at this time, Lin Weimin, as the initiator of the whole thing, ended this "war" in a completely different way.

In the first few days after the article was published, some media outlets were complacent and issued an article saying that Lin Weimin realized the error of his stance and repented.

However, within a few days of this argument coming out, the newspaper was criticized by countless readers and the editor-in-chief issued a public apology.

Because everyone knows that this kind of statement obviously ignores the facts.

Their works helped innocent people get their wrongs redressed, and their reputation was at the height of their popularity. How could they possibly be "repentant"?

This should be called a profound understanding of righteousness!

Whether it was the originally opposing media or the media on Lin Weimin's side, after the article in "Literary News" was published, these media all issued heartfelt praise for Lin Weimin's statement.

Among them, "Literary News", which twice sided with Lin Weimin in this debate, once again published an enthusiastic commentary.

The article first highly affirms the literary and ideological nature of the novel "The Hunt" from a literary perspective. It compares this novel with "The Diary of a Madman" half a century ago, and deeply analyzes the darkness of human nature.

Then he stated the impact of "Hunting" on the Pei Shutang case in Gansu and the impact it may have on the Chinese pornographic community in the future.

Finally, "Literary News" did not forget to praise Lin Weimin's decision to self-ban "Hunting" for the sake of the overall situation, calling it the conscience and role model of Chinese intellectuals.

After reading the article, Lin Weimin slapped the newspaper on the table angrily.

"Old thief!"

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