Chapter 178: Labor and Enjoyment
As we said, people also need to do something, and they can't do nothing all day?
Therefore, in this world, the happiest, luckiest, and most satisfied people should be people who: first, have something to do, and second, do what they particularly like and want to do.
To be sure, there are not many such people in this world. For, as far as what they do, they have achieved the unity of labour and enjoyment.
In other words, they don't need to be forced by others, and they don't need to use anything to attract, seduc, or encourage, and they will willingly do it consciously regardless of the reward. Of course, whether it lasts long, or how long? is another matter.
Because, for him, this labor has become a pleasure in itself, and it is no exaggeration to say that this labor has become the greatest happiness of this person. There is no doubt that the current Su Yingchun is such a person.
She is very busy, every day she is so busy that she hits the back of her head, but she is very happy and satisfied. She even felt that life had never been so good, and that her life had never been so meaningful, because she enjoyed what she did every day.
Now, let us leave the story for a while, and listen to the author say something off-topic: since the advent of Marxism, people have known that there is a beautiful society, called a communist society.
What is a communist society? In fact, when it comes to home, a communist society is to eliminate labor in the modern sense and turn labor from a means of livelihood for people into a necessary enjoyment that no one can deprive of. This is also a necessary condition for the realization of a communist society. However, the question is, how can labor be turned into enjoyment?
Even a fool knows what activity is labor and what is enjoyment for him, but it is impossible to simply determine what activity is labor and what is enjoyment?
For example, driving a car is labor for professional drivers, but it is enjoyable for people who have ever wanted to be addicted to cars?
Playing lanqiu can be described as enjoyable for most people, but for those who take lanqiu as a profession, I am afraid it is hard work.
Operating a computer is undoubtedly labor for office workers. But for those who play computer games, it's just a treat.
It is often said that it is always enjoyable to lie in bed, right? Sick people in bed will tell you what it is like? Lying in bed cannot be labor in any way. But for those who have to lie in a hospital bed, definitely not enjoyment but torture?
Facing the loess and turning their backs to the sky, the work of crops must be labor, right? Wrong! Some Western tycoons spend money and pay to participate in farmland cultivation and enjoy the pleasures of the countryside. He'll tell you, what kind of enjoyment was that?
Therefore, it is not the activity itself that determines whether an activity is labor or enjoyment, but the feelings of the person concerned about the activity. In the final analysis, people's feelings come from their material production and material life. In other words, people's existing feelings are created by the existing material production and material living standards, and the so-called existence determines consciousness. When material production and material living standards increase, people's feelings will of course change accordingly.
Yes, until now, all wealth-creating activities have been labor for the vast majority of people. Therefore, in order to obtain the means of subsistence and enjoyment of human beings, it is necessary to impose some form of coercion on human labor.
This coercion can be a whip in the hands of a slave owner or a wage in modern society. Under certain historical conditions, the means of coercion required are different and necessary. That's why Engels spoke so highly of cruel slavery. To say that without slavery in ancient times, there would be nothing we have now.
All nations like to use the word "love of labor" when talking about their ancestors, but a little study of historical science shows that their ancestors did not love labor but disliked it. The further we go back in history, the stronger this aversion becomes. With the development of society, the progress of production, and the reduction of labor intensity, people's feelings about labor have changed greatly, so the corresponding coercive means have also changed greatly. For example, from the whip to wages - no laborers are not allowed to eat.
So why can't we look forward to a future society where the necessary labor hours will be reduced due to a greater reduction in labor intensity? And according to people's interests, people's labor can be arranged, why can't labor become enjoyment? At that time, of course, we can write on our banner - communism.
Now, we can finally know: in the late 50s and early 60s of the last century, how naΓ―ve and ignorant were those who were blowing the communist wind and wanted to step into a communist society one day?
Let's get back to the story!"
Efforts will always be rewarded, the coach sent by Fang Dazhi has been in place, the students have also been determined, and all the preparations for the Qin Yue Martial Arts Pavilion Wanjialou Branch Martial Arts Hall are ready.
The museum will open soon, and Su Yingchun, the branch owner, proposed that there must be an opening ceremony.
Qin Yue was very unimpressed with this ceremony? But since Aunt Fang proposed it, it must make sense, and it wouldn't take much to hold a ceremony anyway? No matter what, it can't dampen Aunt Fang's enthusiasm? Therefore, Qin Yue immediately agreed.
Aunt Fang also asked Qin Yue to make an enthusiastic speech at the opening ceremony.
For example, at the celebration banquet for winning the competition in the capital, didn't he speak in front of the head of the capital who was one hundred and ten people? But how could he speak with all his passion?
Qin Yue repeatedly said that he couldn't do it, he really couldn't. If you want to make such an enthusiastic speech, you still have to invite Aunt Fang to come.
But Su Yingchun said that this is necessary, there is no room for negotiation in this matter, and she must be listened to.
Xiaomei's mother is also half of her mother, do you dare not listen to half of her mother's words? This incident stumped Qin Yue?
"Aunt Fang, if you ask me to say a few words, I'll say a few words, can we not be enthusiastic?" Qin Yue was already almost pleading.
Is Qin Yue's words funny? This is all because of this "enthusiasm" and embarrassment? However, Su Yingchun was amused to laugh when he heard Qin Yue's words.
"That's not going to work, it has to be passionate. β
There is still no room for negotiation at all.
The entrance gate of the word hall of Wanjialou is a courtyard, and there is a row of houses in the courtyard. This is a meeting place for the whole village, and the courtyard is huge. There are wide steps in front of the house, which correspond to the stage in a theater.
Qin Yue originally thought that the opening ceremony was only for the students to participate, which was equivalent to holding a conference for the students. Unexpectedly, almost all the men, women and children in the village came, which shows how much the villagers value this martial arts hall?
There was a row of tables and stools on the steps facing the center of the compound, equivalent to the rostrum of the ceremony venue, and Qin Yue, Su Yingchun, the patriarch and the two coaches sat in front of the stage.
In the center of the venue were more than 50 students, surrounded by people who came to see the excitement. The huge courtyard was almost full of people. Such a scene, not afraid of more people, afraid of fewer people, more people to have momentum, more people to have an atmosphere, more people to appear warm.
Facing the concerned eyes of the villagers, Qin Yue was very excited.
"Everyone, be quiet, everyone, be quiet!" Su Yingchun stood up and pressed down with his raised hands.
After the audience calmed down, she said loudly: "Fellow villagers, students: Now, I announce the official start of the opening ceremony of the Qinyue Martial Arts Pavilion Wanjialou Branch! First of all, I want to introduce our martial arts hall? Do you know why our martial arts hall is called Qin Yue Martial Arts Hall?"
Without waiting for the following to be indicated, Su Yingchun asked and answered: "That's because the name of our pavilion owner is Qin Yue." Speaking of Qin Yue, you don't necessarily know, but when it comes to the women of the rivers and lakes, I'm afraid it will be famous and thunderous.
"Lead the martial arts heroes to break through the strong thieves in Bitou Mountain, who have harmed Shangzhou for many years, and cooperate with the official army to sweep away one robber den after another. An Oriental wants to kick all our martial arts halls in China and fight invincible opponents in the northeastern provinces. I met our Jianghu Lady in the capital, and was beaten by the Jianghu Woman. The list of proud deeds is too numerous to mention!
"Now let me tell you that Qin Yue is the female demon of the rivers and lakes. I also want to tell you that it is a great honor to be able to learn martial arts in the Qin Yue Martial Arts Hall. β
Speaking of this, Su Yingchun paused, there was a buzz below, and she stretched out her hands and pressed down, "Now, now we will invite the Qin Yue Pavilion Master to speak." β
Su Yingchun sat down, Qin Yue stood up, and there was a louder buzz underneath. Qin Yue has lived in the village these days, and everyone in the village has seen her, but most people don't know that she is the woman of the rivers and lakes.
"Everyone, be quiet, be quiet, listen to Qin Daxia's speech. "It was the patriarch who shouted.
Qin Yue stood there for a long time without speaking, and she hadn't figured out how to make an "enthusiastic" speech until now?
"Didn't you tell me about your idea of running this martial arts hall in Bitou Mountain?" Su Yingchun whispered to Qin Yue.
Qin Yue didn't know how to make an "enthusiastic" speech, but when it came to her own idea of running this martial arts hall, she had a lot to say: "Fathers, fellow villagers, students, why do we want to run this martial arts hall? After learning martial arts and having the ability, we can rely on ourselves to protect our village and protect our home. Can't whoever wants to come here to rob and who can pass unimpeded?
"We want those people to know: our Wanjiazhai is not easy to mess with, and we will walk around Wanjiazhai when they see us. We run a martial arts hall, of course, mainly to learn martial arts, but we also want to learn not only martial arts, but also culture. Speaking of this, Qin Yue pointed to the students on the field, "We must start with you people, realize the dreams of the older generation, and no longer be blind." β
When Qin Yue said this, Su Yingchun took the lead in applauding, and the students had already done training in this area and also applauded. The villagers were not used to applauding, and they let out bursts of applause.