"It's good to expose the problem, but if you try to avoid it, it's counterproductive. Gu Hongming looked serious and talked eloquently, "How has our country caught up with Japan, the United States, Britain, and France step by step in science and technology and economy over the years? Isn't it precisely to find and solve problems, and to rise to the occasion no matter what the problem?

Gu Hongming's words were loud, and Wang Lijian listened to them with great excitement, because what the other party said was exactly what he was thinking in his heart.

Yes, it can't be said that on the one hand, it advocates the development of literature and art among the people, but on the other hand, it is hindered everywhere, so what kind of Renaissance can we talk about.

Thinking of this, Wang Lijian couldn't help but sigh that China and several other countries began to develop literature and art almost at the same time, and even China had to precede several other countries.

But after a decade of development, China has not only not left behind several other countries, but has lagged behind others.

The gap between countries can be seen on the website of the literary and art circles, not only the flow of people in the foreign language section is larger, but also some literary works translated from foreign websites are also more popular in the Chinese section.

But on the other hand, even if the works on the Chinese side perform well in the Chinese section, they can't eat it when they get other foreign language plates.

For example, Gu Hongming's good friend, the British novelist Maugham, published his novel "The Shackles of the World" published last year, which was well-known at home and abroad at that time, and at the beginning of this year, as soon as it was translated into Chinese and sold in China, it immediately became popular.

At that time, the monthly sales in China were close to 3 million copies, and it was still the sales champion of the month, although this sales were not as eye-catching as the 500,000 sales of "Alive" in a single day, but it was indeed very amazing.

And the sales are not bad so far, and last month it was squeezed into the top 20 of the monthly sales list.

But when Chinese books are sold abroad, it's completely different. The most capable writer in China today sits in this office, the little old man who talks eloquently.

He has translated a lot of works, he has translated three of the four books in China, except for "Mencius", he has translated the other three, and these books have performed very well abroad, both in terms of word of mouth and sales.

Also last year, Koo Hongming published "The Spirit of the Chinese", which was first published in the English-language newspaper China Review, and was a collection of English essays centered on "The Spirit of the Chinese".

This book is of great significance to China, as it is a representative work of the comparison between Eastern and Western cultures and the promotion of Chinese culture to the outside world, and explains the eternal value of traditional Chinese culture to the outside world.

But the book was not sold, and although the critics unanimously applauded it, no one bought it. And Gu Hongming's preaching of traditional Chinese culture is destined to only face those professionals in the literary and artistic circles, and cannot be popularized to the general public in other countries.

Therefore, in this case, Wang Lijian was very indignant about the Ministry of Literature and Art wanting to ban "Metamorphosis", and because of this, he was so empathetic to Gu Hongming's words.

Of course, not only Wang Lijian agreed, but even Kang Youwei, who had a conflict with Gu Hongming, also said: "Brother Tang Sheng is reasonable this time, no matter what happens, what crime can books have? "Metamorphosis" has never instigated people to commit suicide, and even the protagonist is still loving his family until he dies, so it is impossible to say that it is the book that is guilty, but the person who reads the book, and the whole society. ”

Seeing Gu Hongming and Kang Youwei like this, Cai Yuanpei waved his hand again and again: "The two gentlemen are not angry, this is why I have become a sinner who hinders the Renaissance, and we are just discussing it now." In this way, I will discuss a specific solution with Minister Qin when I go back, and you will see how it goes. ”

At this time, Ma Yinchu's eyes rolled, and he suddenly said: "Actually, there is not much of a matter, why do you need to go online, I see, there is nothing wrong with the book, and there is nothing wrong with the people who read the book, the fault is that some people fabricate facts for their own selfishness, in a vain attempt to create public opinion." This kind of practice that hinders social stability and affects the Renaissance is really undesirable. ”

Wang Lijian glanced at Ma Yinchu, and then said: "Yuan Shan is right, I see, it is these filthy villains who are playing tricks behind their backs, and Minister Qin of the Ministry of Literature and Art is also deceived by this kind of person." ”

As soon as the two of them finished speaking, they saw the three big guys staring at the two of them directly, staring at them a little hairy.

Gu Hongming suddenly smiled and said: "Although it is a crooked and evil way, it is not impossible to avoid the important and light. These young people have some bad ideas in their heads. ”

The five of them sat here to discuss the suicide of "The Metamorphosis", and perhaps how to sublimate the path of the great cause of the Chinese Renaissance.

However, when Ma Yinchu said this, it was tantamount to directly covering up this matter, and if they didn't talk about it, the original theoretical discussion would become a verdict.

That's why Gu Hongming said that Ma Yinchu and they were crooked and heretical, avoiding the important and trivial, because they only thought about solving the problems in front of them, but they didn't think about the problems in the future.

At this time, Cai Yuanpei also smiled: "It can be regarded as an explanation, in fact, today's discussion of Yuanpei has already gotten what he wants." In this case, what Yuan Shan said is also a solution to the problem. However, Minister Qin may not be able to help with this matter, and I will only know until I have to ask. ”

Kang Youwei laughed and spoke: "Yuan Pei, you just have to rest assured, Qin boy, I understand, he is a person who cherishes feathers, if you tell him what we discussed in the office today, I think he must know what to do." ”

Cai Yuanpei nodded: "I hope so." ”

……

A discussion ended quickly, and Cai Yuanpei didn't leave anyone else to eat together. came out of the principal's office and said goodbye, Ma Yinchu and Wang Lijian walked together.

After a while, Wang Lijian said worriedly: "I don't know what President Cai will decide when he goes to talk to Minister Qin about this." ”

Ma Yinchu smiled and comforted him: "You can rest assured, in the office today, although everyone didn't say much, Kang Gong and Tang Shenggong both expressed their attitudes. And I think Principal Cai also supports the two teachers. You say, in this case, Minister Qin still dares to seal the "Metamorphosis"?"

"If you don't seal this book and want to pull down public opinion, what's the best way, isn't it to do what we just said and characterize that person's suicide as a fraud?"

Wang Lijian nodded again and again when he heard this, and he said gratefully: "Today is thanks to your resourcefulness, otherwise there would not have been such a perfect result." ”

Ma Yinchu smiled and shook his head: "Even if I don't say it, the book will not be sealed in the end, at most "Metamorphosis" is just carrying a stain, and this stain may also be a public opinion point, although it is a little troublesome, but it can also increase popularity." Besides, this is not your book, what are you excited about, thank you, you should also ask Zhuang Yan to thank me. But then again, I'm really interested in this Zhuang Yan, is he the same age as you and me?"

Wang Lijian shook his head: "It's not the same, it's a round younger than you." ”

"What!" Ma Yinchu was startled and almost fell.