Chapter 9: Behind the Scenes
"The unforeseen is the first of its kind. ”
Zhu Ziqing talks about the Analects, a classic interpretation of the classics. ”
Since the Han Dynasty, there have been countless commentaries on the Analects. However, most of them revolve around citations, evidence, and exegesis. There has never been a change from the general principles of the ancient conventions like Zhu Ziqing, throwing off the rhetoric and exegesis, and focusing on restoring the righteousness of the sages and classics. ”
"When later generations study the Analects, it is impossible to completely express Confucius's thoughts. Everyone's understanding is different, but after listening to Zhu Ziqing's lecture, you will find that a certain sentence in the original "Analects" means something like this. You will feel that this understanding is very much in line with human logic......"
"The biggest feature of Zhu Ziqing's "Analects" is that he connects his life with the "Analects", and there is a lot of human touch. His thoughts are directed at today's social life and people's hearts.
By interpreting the wisdom in the classics, it summarizes the wisdom of the Analects and Confucius, as well as the enlightenment for modern life. ”
Pure literature is a niche, and usually doesn't get much attention. But once it raises the subject, the storm has more impact than any news in the entertainment industry.
More than 20 famous writers have supported him, including two of the most prestigious literary masters in the literary world today. The sensation caused by it is like a meteorite hitting the surface of a lake, setting off thousands of waves.
Traditional media and online media have reported on important pages. Although traditional literature is weak, it is high in the eyes of most people.
This may seem paradoxical, but it's actually quite simple. When the country is strong and the problem of food and clothing is solved, national pride arises. The dislike of things unique to the nation has changed from the original dislike to the pursuit.
The same is true for the cultural aspect. I don't learn traditional culture, not because I don't like it, but because traditional culture is too high-end to learn. Although I don't learn. But that doesn't prevent me from thinking it's the best, most profound, and highest learning in the world.
So write a few beautiful poems, write a few excellent articles, and write a few best-selling novels. People don't think it's impossible. At most, I'll be surprised to say, genius.
It's different in traditional culture, and even if you only have a little research experience, everyone will think it's amazing.
In the core classics such as the Four Books and the Five Classics, there is a set of his own experience. Then you can call everyone. If your experience is self-contained, they will call you a master.
It is not so simple to become a master, in addition to being self-contained in the system, you also have to withstand various tests. Only those who have successfully overcome all kinds of doubts and gain the approval of the majority of people can be called masters.
Most writers' systems have shortcomings of one kind or another, and they can't stand up to scrutiny, and they fail at this step.
It is precisely because of the difficulty that the birth of every master can cause a huge sensation.
Is Zhu Ziqing a master? He only gave one lecture. It is too early to say that there is no exact literature. Considering his age, no one thought he would reach the level of a master.
But even if everyone knows it, it still can't stop the media from reporting. The recognition of dozens of famous artists is the hottest topic in itself. Since it is a hot topic, they naturally will not let it go.
Writer Zhu Ziqing's lecture on the Analects has been praised by dozens of scholars. ”
On the first day since the founding of the People's Republic of China, Zhu Ziqing was praised for his speech at the opening altar of Wuhan University. ”
Zhu Ziqing's lecture on the Analects shows his profound literary skills. ”
Soon, the news came into everyone's sight and became widely known. Ordinary people are fine. Literature lovers and literary writers can't sit still.
"Zhu Ziqing is a writer I like very much, and I have read all his works. This is especially true of the recently published "Cultural Journey". I can't bear to read it, but it's the first collection of essays in thirty years.
Anyone who has studied "Cultural Journey" knows that he has a deep knowledge of traditional literature. He has his own understanding of Chinese culture.
So some time ago, when it was rumored that he was going to give a lecture at the opening of Wuhan University, I was looking forward to it. However, I was entangled in chores and could not come to the scene to listen to the teachings.
The writers who have been there have collectively praised it, which is what I expected. But it also aroused my curiosity. I hope that Mr. Zhu Ziqing will compile the experience of the Analects into a book as soon as possible. Let me wait to see the masterpiece too. ”
"After studying Zhu Ziqing's works, you know that his active thinking is like a whimsical without a trace. Fairy tales, comics, poems, essays, novels, etc. are all involved.
Generally, writers are limited to their way of thinking, writing style, and there are many similarities between works. Only Zhu Ziqing's works, each work has a completely different style.
If you don't look at the author's name. Just looking at the content, it is absolutely impossible to imagine that this is written by the same writer. If there is anything in common, it is that each one is so classic.
But those who have seen his works have to admit that Zhu Ziqing has a deep study of traditional culture. His poems, his collections of essays, his ancient writings bear witness to this.
So when he said that he was going to give a lecture on the Analects at the opening of Wuhan University, I was not surprised at all. How could a person who knows so much about traditional culture not have studied the Analects? ”
There are those who praise, those who praise, those who agree, and naturally those who disagree.
"Zhu Ziqing is very talented, and he is known as the first genius since the founding of the People's Republic of China, which I admit. I admit that he has studied traditional culture quite deeply. He said that he had studied the Analects and had some experience, and I agreed. But I can't believe it when it comes to being a family. ”
"We understand and endure the hype of popular literature for the sake of sales. But when does traditional literature need to use this kind of praise to make a name for itself? Please leave a little pure land for the literary world. ”
"Twenty-year-old young man has his own family in the study of the Analects, and I really don't know if you want to fulfill him or harm him. Haven't you heard of slaughter?"
Zhu Ziqing is no longer a fledgling newcomer, his works have been recognized by the literary world, and no one denies his talent.
Everyone's disagreement lies in one place, that is, "self-contained". From ancient times to the present, everyone who has become a family is a master.
A young writer who has just turned twenty years old has the strength of a master, which is too challenging for people's intelligence. Even if there are more than 20 famous reviews and approvals, no one wants to believe it.
Pearl City, Cultural Tour, Editor-in-Chief's Office.
"This Zhu Ziqing is so endless, and whenever something happens in the literary world, it can have something to do with him. I don't know, I thought he was alone in the literary world. Wu Wenhui flipped through the newspaper and said to Zhang Mingxiang, who was sitting opposite.
"This is called the cone in the bag, and you can't think of it without a sharp point. Zhu Ziqing's talent is like an awl, and it is difficult not to be at the top of the literary world. Zhang Mingxiang leaned back on the sofa and squinted and said.
"Yes, but it's a pity. Such a talented person can't be used by me. Wu Wenhui said regretfully.
"China lacks everything, that is, there is no shortage of talent. Without him, there are more people who can be used by me. Nothing is a pity. I'm more worried that he is too close to Chen Qiming and Jia Qigong. Zhang Mingxiang said that he was worried, and his tone was lazy, so he looked a little worried.
"Nothing to worry about. The proximity between him and Chen Qiming and Jia Qigong is good for us. Yu Dingshuang, who was reviewing the sample issue of the new magazine, said suddenly.
"What's the explanation?"
"It's a diverse world, and no one can cover it alone. Those who support Chen Qiming will not necessarily oppose us.
Second, the state is behind it, allowing the east wind to prevail over the west wind. But if the east wind is too strong, the west wind will not have a chance to breathe. The state will step in to support the west wind. ”
"State manipulation? This is not worth the state's action, right?" Wu Wenhui asked in surprise.
"Culture has a direct impact on the ******** sphere of a country. If the literary world forms a situation of dominance, it will be very detrimental to the rule of the country. How could they let such a big thing go.
Do you think that there is only one Chen Qiming who has studied traditional culture the most? No. As far as I know, there are three or five others who are not bad.
But why did Chen Qiming become a respected master and admired by thousands of people, while others were not famous?
This is because Chen Qiming's thinking is more in line with the interests of the country and the needs of the country. And he's purer than his competitors, and doesn't ask anything but literature. So the state chose him, and he became a master. This is the result of state interference. ”
"I see, taught. Wu Wenhui suddenly realized.
While the state supports Chen Qiming, it is also guarding against him. When his ideas were accepted by most people, Jia Qigong was launched to fight with him. Yu Dingshuang showed a mocking smile, and he didn't know who he was really mocking:
"If Zhu Ziqing joins Chen Qiming's camp, in order to avoid a monopoly of one family, the country will definitely support other forces to come out and fight with them. ”
"Didn't you say just now that you were supporting Jia Qigong? It has nothing to do with us. Wu Wenhui interrupted him and asked.
"Normally, that's right. Don't forget the relationship between Zhu Ziqing and Jia Qigong. Isn't the state afraid that through Zhu Ziqing, the two families will become one? When the time comes, it will really be self-defeating. Although this probability is extremely low, but for the people above. As long as there is such a possibility, it has to be guarded against. ”
"That doesn't guarantee that the state will support us, right?"
"Who else but us can afford this responsibility?" said Yu Dingshuang.
"Lao Wu don't worry. Even if the state does not support us, there is nothing to be afraid of. "Cultural Journey" has existed for so many years, not because of state support. Zhang Mingxiang answered.
"Not only do I have a heart, but there is another reason why Zhu Ziqing joined Chen Qiming's camp. Yu Dingshuang said again:
"The confrontation of ideas is the most cruel, there is no room for compromise, it is either me or the enemy. This is the reason why Jia Qigong and Chen Qiming can't be friends.
Since Zhu Ziqing's thoughts are different from Chen Qiming's, sooner or later they will part ways. It will not become an enemy, and it will definitely not be the same camp. ”
"I see. Wu Wenhui nodded, he really understood.
He was just a manager sent by the head office to supervise the operation of the magazine. Limited knowledge of the cultural sphere. I only learned today that the literary world is so complicated.
"What should we do next?" Wu Wenhui then asked.
Everyone is talking about Zhu Ziqing's Analects, and the cultural journey is bound to not be left out of it. What to do is still up to Yu Dingshuang, the editor-in-chief, to make an idea.
"It's simple, questioning, questioning. (To be continued.) )