Govin didn't know about his award before, and if he hadn't seen the news in the People's Daily, I'm afraid he would have continued to know. [Shrimp literature

, what's going on?

Looking at the news in the newspaper, Govin himself was confused.

Since I've won the award, this trophy has to be given to me, right?

Govin slandered in his heart, and then went to Shanghai Foreign Chinese University to find Wu Dingpai.

Ever since he met Robert, a science fiction writer from the United States, Govin has been in contact with Wu Dingpai, and he has been in touch with Wu Dingpai, and he has been connected to the Chinese science fiction community.

Wu Dingpai himself is fluent in English, French, Russian, and even a little Japanese, and is an expert in translating foreign science fiction novels in the Chinese translation industry, and he knows a lot of foreign friends, so Govin is planning to ask him to help see if he can find out what is going on.

As soon as he arrived at Wu Dingpai's residence, before Ge Wen knocked on the door, he saw Wu Dingpai just open the door and walked out.

Wu Dingpai was very surprised when he saw Gewen, he hurriedly walked over and asked happily, "Gewen, why do you have time to come to me?" ”

Then, without waiting for Govin to answer, he went on to say, "Quick, get into the house!" With that, he took Govin and walked back to the house.

Wu Dingpai's enthusiasm surprised Ge Wen, such an enthusiastic Wu Dingpai he had only seen when he met Robert and others, and Wu Dingpai was the translator of Robert and others at that time.

I didn't expect to get such enthusiasm from him today! A hint of smugness crossed the corners of Gowen's mouth.

As soon as he entered the house, Govin saw a room full of people, some of whom he knew, such as Ye Yonglie, and some of whom he had never met.

They were talking about something in the house, and when Wu Dingxiang pulled Gowen in, the room was stunned, "Obviously, Wu Dingpai's sudden return and the movement of him bringing back a person surprised everyone."

Then Ye Yonglie and the others recognized Gowen, "But before they could greet Gowen, Wu Dingpai raised his hands and said loudly: "Some comrades may not know each other, I will once again solemnly introduce this comrade next to me, he is the Gowen we have been talking about just now!" ”

As soon as his words came out, the whole room suddenly stood up, "his eyes stared at Gowen, so that Gowen thought that he was not suitable there, and quickly lowered his head to check."

Before he could look up, he heard a loud applause in the room.

Govin was startled, and then saw Ye Yonglie coming over, and said to him while clapping: "Govin, congratulations on winning the Japanese Nebula Award!" This is the first award we have won in the Chinese science fiction industry, or is it foreign! This will be forever engraved in the history of science fiction literature in China! ”

"Where, where." Govyn said politely, then pointed to the others and asked, "What's going on?" ”

"Hehe, I forgot to introduce to you" These people are all authors engaged in science fiction creation, and everyone gathered together today to exchange ideas for science fiction creation, which can be regarded as a break to study. Hearing Gowen's doubts, Wu Ding patted his head and explained.

"Yes, everyone was talking about you just now." Ye Yonglie smiled and continued, "I didn't expect you to come, this really means that Cao Cao Cao will arrive......"

"Govyn, congratulations on winning the Nebula Award for Best Overseas Short Story at the Japan Nebula Awards."

"Yes, it's really a shame for our Chinese science fiction community!"

"This time you won the award, but it surprised everyone!"

At this time, "the rest of the room also gathered around and congratulated Gowen.

Ge Wen thanked them one by one, and then took advantage of the gap to pull Wu Dingpai aside and asked with a wry smile: "Old Wu, do you know what is going on with this Nebula Award in Japan?" I'm still confused. ”

"How so?" Wu Dingpai looked at Govin in disbelief, and then saw Govern's expression that I won't lie, and then believed him.

"Didn't Osamu Iwakami of Japan contact you?"

"Is Osamu Iwakami the Japanese who translated "The Village Teacher"? No, I don't. ”

"There must be something wrong in between. [Shrimp literature" Wu Dingpai heard Gewen's answer, "thoughtfully.

Then he continued: "Osamu Iwagami is the founder and president of the "Japan" Chinese Science Fiction Literature Research Association, a Japanese science fiction person specializing in the study and translation of Chinese science fiction literature. Every year he publishes a book on Chinese science fiction in Japan,......... Speaking of which, I had a correspondence with him in letters. ”

"Because of his work" Osamu Iwakami has many friends in the Chinese science fiction industry, and it is normal for "The Country Teacher" to be so good and translated into Japanese by Osamu Iwage. However, according to what I know about him, since Osamu Iwakami has translated your work, "I will definitely contact you, there must be something wrong in this!" ”

Hearing Wu Dingpai's explanation, "Only then did Govin figure out what was going on."

I didn't expect that the level of science fiction literature in China is not very good, and there are even foreigners who specialize in it

"Then Lao Wu, can you contact this Iwajoji? I finally won a prize, this trophy or something will be given to me, right? ”

"Hehe, no problem. I'll write to Osamu Iwakami in the evening and ask him to send you the trophy. ”

"Thank you in advance, since you're so busy, then I won't bother you. I'll go back first. Seeing that he had finished his work, Govin naturally did not want to stay as a light bulb, although he knew these people, but because of the liberal arts dispute of science fiction before, he did not have much affection for these people.

"Wait, now that we're here, let's talk to everyone." Wu Ding slapped and grabbed Gewen, and at the same time, he turned his head to the side to look at Ye Yonglie not far behind Gowen.

Seeing Wu Dingpai's enthusiasm, Govin had no choice but to stay.

After everyone sat down, Wu Dingpai opened his mouth and said loudly: "Just now we all discussed many of Comrade Govin's works, and now that he is present, then Comrade Govin himself will tell us about his thoughts on the creation of science fiction literature." Everyone is welcome! ”

As soon as Wu Dingpai's words fell, everyone applauded.

At the beginning of its development, any new thing will encounter a dilemma like that of science fiction: its proponents mainly promote its ideals, its potential.

Opponents mainly attack its reality, its flaws. Before Govine, although Chinese science fiction developed rapidly and had great repercussions, it was only six or seven years since the time of science fiction was too short. Therefore, although many authors began to try science fiction creation, although these authors worked hard to improve their creative level during this period and made great progress in grasping the laws of science fiction literary creation, they could not cause enough breakthroughs and impacts in a short period of time. Therefore, at this time, science fiction novels have many sets of words and official words, and the imagination is insufficient, and the traces of imitation are heavier.

As soon as Govyn's science fiction novel came out, all science fiction creators saw a new world, which shows how much everyone values Govyn's upcoming remarks.

Looking at those expectant eyes, Govin naturally couldn't refuse, he said a little helplessly: "Don't dare to be, don't dare to be, in fact, all my thoughts on science fiction creation have been exhausted in the articles that answered Mr. Qian Xuesen............ In this way, if you have any questions that you can ask, I will try to answer them, and we will study and study them together. ”

"Govyn, when everyone was discussing you just now, they felt that you had pioneered the subject matter of science fiction, and now the science fiction theme has already been written by those Western science fiction writers, which has suddenly become very difficult for the creation in hindsight. What do you think? The young man who greeted Govin first stood up with some excitement.

Govyn was stunned, he didn't expect that this first question had nothing to do with science fiction creation, but was like a gossip.

He smiled bitterly and said: "I didn't deliberately develop the theme, in fact, in my novels, except for a few such as "Earth Fire", the themes are also common, such as space travel, apocalyptic disasters, alien civilizations and the like. I don't agree with your statement that science fiction genres have been written, and that every science fiction genre is an inexhaustible mine, and different authors can create completely different worlds. Looking at the classic works, the themes involved are very limited, and the "Red Mars" and "Martian Chronicles" created by the American science fiction industry are completely different worlds. ”

"So the key is that the author should have his own ideas when creating, how to write new ideas and characteristics in science fiction novels with the same theme, which is what every science fiction creator should pay attention to." Govin said firmly.

"What do you think you should pay attention to in science fiction creation?"

"Deepening and enriching your mind naturally gives rise to many imaginary worlds in it, and if you are amazed and fascinated by these worlds, and have a desire to take others in, then you are a master of science fiction. As for other writing skills, of course, it's good, and it doesn't matter if you don't. Of course, you have to improve it, but don't spend too much energy on it. No matter how well the girl is dressed up in science fiction, she is full of jewels, but her appearance is mediocre, readers may not look at her a few more times: if she is naturally beautiful, she is wearing a dress that asks for food, and everyone is willing to look at her. What is this girl's face and figure, as a creator of science fiction literature, I think you should all know. ”

Gowen smiled slightly, and when he heard his answer, the others also smiled, and Gowyn compared science fiction to a girl, which was very interesting.

"Govyn, what do you think the best sci-fi should look like?"

"After watching this kind of sci-fi, you did something that you had never done before: get out of your house and look up at the stars for a long time."

The exchange lasted for more than an hour, and then everyone stopped asking questions, and Govin took the time to pick up the water tank from the table and take a few sips.

Then he heard Wu Dingpai's voice

"Govyn, we intend to unite all writers and enthusiasts in the science fiction industry, and we plan to jointly send a letter to the Chinese Writers Association, requesting the establishment of a "Science Fiction Literature and Art Committee" under the China Writers Association, what do you think of this idea? ”

Hearing his words, the voices in the whole room were silent, and the previous discussions and conversations all stopped abruptly.

Everyone's eyes are on Govine, because of Govine's efforts, because of Govine's science fiction novels, and now the science fiction community has regarded him as a great hero who leads science fiction literature out of the situation, and he is the hero who single-handedly brought China's science fiction to the world level.

Wu Dingpai's words were extremely surprising, and they also surprised Gewen, he never thought that Wu Dingpai and the others would have such great ambitions, could it be that they were discussing this issue before?

Since his speech at Fudan University, Govin has gained a high prestige among young people, many of whom regard him as an idol and a mentor, so when he was in the machine factory, science fiction enthusiast Lan Mao would cry and make requests to him.

After that, Govin made a very in-depth understanding and exploration of China's science fiction community.

He knows that in the history of Chinese science fiction, the popular science camp, as a mother, has given great support to science fiction literature. In the nearly 30 years since the founding of the People's Republic of China, the main science fiction writers have all come from the popular science camp. And most of the time, science fiction novels are mainly published in popular science journals or published by popular science publishers. The Science Literature and Art Committee under the Science Writers Association is the only national organization of science fiction writers so far.

If science fiction writers were always governed by the Science Writers Association, science fiction would always be subject to some kind of restriction. In this case, the so-called science fiction is a kind of literary respite, and how can science fiction literature continue to run through the slogan that science fiction is also literature?

I didn't expect them to be able to think of this

I didn't expect them to have such ambitions

But will they really succeed?

Govin thought about it seriously before he raised his head and said with a smile: "If we can unite everyone, it is still possible to succeed in this matter." ”

"So, you agree with us?" Ye Yonglie asked eagerly.

Yes, this time everyone got together to discuss the creative ideas of science fiction, and the more important thing is this mention. The reason why the writers in the room only knew a few people was because in addition to the local science fiction writers in Shanghai, there were also science fiction writers from all over North China, and all of them came to discuss this issue.

Originally, the most suitable candidate for this caller was Zheng Wenguang, the father of Chinese science fiction, but unfortunately Zheng Wenguang was paralyzed and could not be the leading big brother.

In addition to Zheng Wenguang, the most suitable candidate in the whole of China is only Gowen, but no one is sure that Gowen will agree to this, you must know that until now, there is still no science fiction work published in the entire periodical market except for Gowen's works, although there is a certain honor as the leading brother, but the corresponding risk is not small.

Therefore, everyone decided that Ye Yonglie would be the caller, and his "PHS Odyssey" sold nearly 10 million, and it was barely suitable for one of the most famous science fiction writers in China to be this caller.

I didn't expect Govin to appear at this critical moment, and listening to his tone, he seemed to agree with everyone's ideas.

It's great

If he were the caller, I am afraid that no good writer would not respond

Everyone was overjoyed.

"It's really unreasonable to agree to let the science fiction community be under the control of the Science Popularization Association." Govyn nodded.

"Would you like to be the initiator of this resolution?" Several people asked in unison.

"Hey, why me?" Govin was surprised.

"Gowen, don't you know yet, now the whole science fiction community regards you as China's Robert Heinlein, you are the father of modern science fiction in China...,... You are well-known in front of the public and have a great influence among readers, and if you initiate it, you will definitely succeed! Wu Dingpai said with some eagerness.

"Yes, Govyn, if you initiated it, the entire sci-fi community would have responded!"

"Yes, your reputation in the science fiction world is the highest now, everyone obeys you!"

Listening to everyone's babbling explanations, the surprise on Govine's face faded, and then a faint smile emerged

"In that case, I'll make it difficult for me."

When Wu Dingpai asked about his thoughts before, one thing that came to mind resurfaced in Gowen's mind, if the initiator was himself, in addition to the public's popularity and influence, there was also a point that was very favorable to Ba Laoke as the chairman of the Writers' Association

In other words, Ba Lao has been going to Beijing for a meeting for a while, right?

With the addition of Govyn, what was originally planned was suddenly incorporated into practice.

Ye Yonglie drafted the application, Ge Wen wrote a call to action, and then Wu Dingpai and several other writers who had time began to connect other writers in the science fiction world across the country.

Half a month later, this joint letter and application, representing the voices of everyone in the entire science fiction industry, were sent to the headquarters of the National Writers Association in Beijing, requesting the establishment of a "Science Fiction Literature Committee" under the China Writers Association.

The Secretariat of the Chinese Writers Association held a special meeting, at which several leaders carefully studied the history of science fiction literature, discussed the current situation of science fiction literature, and looked forward to the future of science fiction literature

With the advancement of time, the world has entered an era dominated by scientific inventions and technological revolutions, and literary and artistic themes that focus on the future destiny of mankind inevitably have to express the future of science and technology. Science fiction is one of the most powerful forms of literature, and such literature should be recognized and affirmed by the Writers' Association

After research and decision, the Secretariat of the Chinese Writers Association agreed to the request of the science fiction community, and officially set up a first-level organization under the China Writers Association, the Science Fiction Literature Committee.

As a result, the Science Fiction Literature Committee was placed alongside the Novel Creation Committee, the Children's Literature Committee, the Minority Literature Committee, the Reportage Committee, the Military Literature Committee, the Film and Television Literature Committee, the Liuliu Working Committee, the Central Working Committee, the Writers' Rights and Interests Protection Committee, the Sino-Foreign Literature Exchange Committee, and the Hong Kong, Macao, and Taifeng Overseas Chinese Literature Exchange Committee. It is responsible for the academic exchange and discussion activities of science fiction literature and the organization and liaison activities of related parties.

Gawain's win of Japan's Nebula Award was like a full stop, putting a perfect end to the Chinese science fiction debate.

The establishment of the Science Fiction Literature Committee by the Chinese Writers Association is like a sail, so that the development of Chinese science fiction has been incorporated into the right course and officially set sail on the vast blue waves.

From this day on, China's science fiction world did not disappear for ten years like in the previous life, and from this day on, China's science fiction began a brilliant future. (To be continued.)