1980 My Literary Era.

Chapter 367
Two months after the release of "Da Ming Dynasty 1566", such a high-level work seminar was held, and there were even rumors that it was instructed by the great elder himself.

To some extent, this represents the future status of this novel in the Chinese literary world.

Although many readers who like "Li Zicheng" and "Kangxi the Great" are unwilling to admit it, the fact is that this novel has become the ceiling of contemporary literary historical novels.

This is not only confirmed by the Cultural Association, ministries and commissions, and CCTV, but also has the word-of-mouth of readers and critics.

Two months after the October issue of "Da Ming Dynasty 1566" was released, the cumulative sales exceeded 200 million copies.

When the editorial department of "People's Literature" got the news, they were not too surprised.

Because a week ago, the editorial department had just made a decision to print 30 copies of the October issue.

And this is already the fourth reprint of the October issue since it was launched in the past two months, with a total printing volume of 4 million copies.

Although not surprised, the spirit of everyone in the editorial department is uplifting.

Breaking such an unprecedented record is something to be proud of for any publication.

After everyone had been lively for a while, another key question was posed in front of the editorial department, that is: should the October issue be reprinted?
The editorial department discussed for a long time, and finally even asked for instructions from the president Meng Weizai and the chief programming early spring.

The final decision is: not to print.

The reason is simple. The total printing volume of 210 million has already broken the sales record of pure literature journals in China. If these printed publications can be sold out, even if they can sell some more in the future, the potential will not be too great.

Although it feels good to continue to break records, this is a false name after all, so we should be more rational. After all, one publication is unsalable, but it takes ten or eight more copies to pay back.

Another biggest reason is that Lin Weimin's works have always been the treasures of the Guowen Society.

Isn't it better to sell booklets than magazines?

Judging from the sales performance of "Da Ming Dynasty 1566" two months after its publication, the book sales of this novel may break records in the future. It is not a wise choice to forcibly reprint at such a time.

After comprehensive consideration, the October issue did not continue to be reprinted, but this did not prevent the November issue from being reprinted.

The sales momentum of the November issue, which has been on the market for more than a month, is no less than that of the October issue, or even worse.

After all, with the previous word-of-mouth fermentation, many readers will buy this kind of novel even if they don't read it.

The frenzy caused by "Da Ming Dynasty 1566" is still going on.

Except for the manuscript and the seminar, the direct impact on Lin Weimin was not that great.

As January is getting closer, the pace of work of the editorial department of "Contemporary" is getting faster and faster.

The revision is imminent, and the change from bimonthly to monthly is a major test for everyone in the editorial department.

After two months of running-in, the new colleagues have gradually adapted to the working rhythm here. The relaxed and harmonious working atmosphere of the editorial department made everyone familiar with it very quickly.

The atmosphere of the editorial department is inseparable from the relationship with the leader.

The director of the editorial department is Qin Chaoyang. His qualifications are second only to the group of leaders who founded the society. He is now retired.

Editor-in-chief Lin Weimin, at a young age, is already a well-known writer throughout the country. His works have read countless readers, won awards frequently, and gained both fame and fortune.

When it comes to professional ability, he first-hand discovered the new generation of writers such as Lu Yao, Yu Hua, Ma Yuan, Mo Yan and Shi Tiesheng.

In terms of benefits and benefits in the agency, there is also no competition or competition, and when there is any good thing, they are all close to the colleagues in the editorial department.

And from time to time, they have to invite everyone to eat and watch dramas. Such a leader is hard to find even with a lantern.

Colleagues in the editorial department took stock of the interpersonal relationships in the editorial departments of the Guowen News Agency during private chats, and had to admit that the atmosphere of "Contemporary" was the best, and the relationship was also the most harmonious.

No, editor-in-chief Lin is going to invite everyone to dinner again today.

The reason is that yesterday the Yanbing Literary Award jury just announced the winners of the second Yanbing Literary Award.

Li Zhun's "Yellow River Flows East", Zhang Jie's "Heavy Wings", Liu Xinwu's "Bell and Drum Tower" and Lin Weimin's "The Horseman" jointly won the award.

Compared with the six award-winning works of the first session, there are fewer award-winning works this year, which proves that the number of long-form works that can really be sold in the domestic literary world is also decreasing in recent years.

Among these award-winning works, Li Zhun, Zhang Jie, and Liu Xinwu all won awards for the first time, while Lin Weimin won the award for the second time, and they have won consecutive awards.

Such a result is enough to prove the quality of the work "The Horse Man".

If it weren't for the excellent work, who would dare to risk the risk of melon fields and Li Xia to award the award to Lin Weimin?
At the age of 25, he has won the Yan Bing Literature Award for two consecutive years. The achievements Lin Weimin has made have also amazed friends and colleagues around him.

Because the winning result was just announced yesterday, only a few newspapers followed up with reports, so public opinion has not yet swept.

Lin Weimin took the initiative to invite everyone to dinner. Firstly, it was to celebrate winning the award, and secondly, it was also because New Year's Day was coming soon.

Next year, when the publication is reorganized, everyone will become even busier, so naturally we have to reward everyone well now.

Donglaishun is a unique choice for winter treats.

The fit between this place and Yanjing Winter is as high as 100%.

Eating in this era is really eating. Before everyone is full, they will never start the topic easily.

No one at the table started talking until everyone was half full.

The topic is naturally inseparable from the Yanbing Literature Award that Lin Weimin just won.

For this year's Yanbing Literature Award, the staff of the Guowen Society not only cared about Lin Weimin, the award-winning family member, but also paid attention to the publishing house of the award-winning works.

Of the four award-winning works, except for Li Zhun's "The Yellow River Flowing East", which was published by Yanjing Publishing House, the remaining three works were all published by Guowen Society.

Zhang Jie's "Heavy Wings" was published in "People's Literature", Lin Weimin's "The Horseman" was published in "People's Literature", and Liu Xinwu's "Bell and Drum Tower" was published in "Contemporary".

They are all published by the Guowen Society, and the publication of the booklet is naturally inseparable from the Guowen Society.

Winning the Yanbing Literary Award is not only beneficial to writers, but also to the responsible editor, editorial department and even the publishing house.

Rewards from higher authorities, bonuses within the publishing house, and unit welfare policies will all be favored.

For Lin Weimin, it takes courage for the new Yanbing Literature Award to award the award to the same writer twice in a row.

At the same time, everyone is more concerned about what to do in the next election.

The Yanbing Literary Award is held every three years. You don’t know the situation in 87 and 88, but you can be sure that in 86, "Da Ming Dynasty 1566" will definitely be published as a booklet.

Even "Li Zicheng" can win the award, there is no reason why "Da Ming Dynasty 1566" can't.

What will the jury do then?
The third award to Lin Weimin?If this trend continues, the Yanbing Literary Award might as well be renamed the Min Literary Award.

Everyone jokingly brought up the hypothetical content for discussion, but Tan Chaoyang said sternly: "The third award is unlikely. No matter how outstanding Weimin's works are in the next session, the jury is unlikely to award him an award."

Everyone looked at Tan Chaoyang, their smiles disappeared, and their expressions became serious.

Yao Shuzhi asked: "Director, since it has been awarded twice, what does it matter if it is awarded again?"

Tan Zhaoyang pondered for a moment, and said, "I think the award itself represents a certain attitude of the jury. This attitude first of all recognizes the quality of the novel "Tao Ma Man" and its creative ability for the people. Second, and most critically, it could also be a signal."

"What signal?" Everyone couldn't help asking.

"I'm awarding this award to you for the second time, so don't participate in it in the future."

After Tan Chaoyang said this, Liu Yin couldn't hold back his joy at first.

"Old Qin, what do you mean by that is the same as sending off the plague god?"

Everyone also laughed and discussed in a hurry.

Tan Chaoyang had a faint smile on his face, "You guys think, isn't this a gift to the God of Plague?"

After he finished speaking, everyone's laughter subsided, and some people's faces showed contemplation.

Zhang Zhong'e said: "What Lao Tan said makes sense! Two consecutive awards, it can be said that the writer's own strength and the quality of the works are excellent, and the jury is also brave enough to serve.

But as the saying goes, there are only three things, if the award continues like this, even if the industry has no opinion, readers will get tired of watching it.There are people every year, isn't this award monopolized in disguise?So what's the point of the award? "

Qin and Zhang's words were a bit inexplicable at first, but they touched people's hearts. The more they thought about it, the more they felt it made sense.

Yao Shuzhi asked at this time: "Then, let's interview Comrade Lin Weimin, the winner of this year's Yanbing Literature Prize. What's your comment on what Comrade Lao Qin and Comrade Lao Zhang said?"

Lin Weimin pulled Yao Shuzhi's hand away, dumbfounded, and said, "What can I say? I'll take it if it's awarded to me, and I can't ask for it if it's not awarded to me. Awards are just icing on the cake. Gold cups and silver cups are not as good as ordinary people's." Word of mouth."

"it is good!"

Just as Lin Weimin finished speaking, Tong Zhonggui clapped his hands excitedly, which startled the big guy.

Qin Chaoyang praised with a smile: "You still have a high awareness of serving the people!"

Colleagues also flattered me immediately, and just after filming here, I ordered a few more plates of mutton over there.

Leaders focus on spiritual enjoyment, and it is enough for comrades to have physical enjoyment.

In the cold winter and the twelfth lunar month outside, the house is full of water vapor, the smell of meat is overflowing, and there are laughter and joy.

A few days later, as Lin Weimin expected, the news spread that he won the Yanbing Literature Award for the second time.

Various media have reported and interview invitations have poured in.

In December of this year, Lin Weimin once again became a big celebrity in the Chinese literary world.

According to past habits, Lin Weimin mercilessly rejected the media's interview invitation, even if his old acquaintance Li Xiangyang approached him, he did not accept the interview.

"I invite you to eat a few more meals later, but the interview is unnecessary." Lin Weimin said to Li Xiangyang.

There are too many media outlets who want to interview him, and this opening cannot be opened, otherwise there is simply not enough time.

On New Year's Day holiday, Lin Weimin invited Qu Xiaowei and Zheng Guo to have dinner at his home with their children.

In the past two years, because of having a child, everyone has seldom got together like this.

Early in the morning, Lin Weimin first went out to buy groceries with Tao Huimin, and today the crew of "The Story of a Female Doctor" is also on holiday.

Not long after the two returned from shopping, Qu Xiaowei's family and Zheng Guo's family also came.

While everyone was cooking, the door of the house rang.

Tao Huimin went to open the door, and saw a vicissitudes of face.

"For the sake of the people, Brother Yimou is here!"

Tao Huimin was called Zhang Yimou in the film crew. Just looking at this face, making her call "Yimou" like Lin Weimin, she really couldn't say it.

Lin Weimin came out of the kitchen wearing an apron, and asked with a smile, "Yimou, why are you here?"

Zhang Yimou was surprised to see so many people at home, "Mr. Lin, I'll come back another day!"

"It's okay, it's all our own."

Lin Weimin took off his apron, pulled Zhang Yimou, who was about to leave, into the room, and introduced him to everyone.

"It's better to be early than to be coincidental. We have dinner at home today, and you will eat some here later. No outsiders, we are all friends."

Everyone continued to be busy, Lin Weimin poured a cup of tea for Zhang Yimou, and the two sat on the sofa in the living room.

"It's rare that the crew is on vacation today!" Lin Weimin said casually.

Zhang Yimou nodded and said, "Yes, otherwise I wouldn't have time to come to you."

Lin Weimin looked at Zhang Yimou, with a deep smile on his face, and asked, "What are you doing here today?"

Zhang Yimou took out the "Contemporary" from his bag that Lin Weimin had given him during the meal.

"Ms. Lin, this magazine..."

A bit of shame appeared on Zhang Yimou's simple and honest face.

"To be honest, I have read this "Contemporary" at least ten or eight times, but I still don't understand what you mean."

Lin Weimin couldn't help laughing when he heard the words, making Zhang Yimou's laughter confused and confused.

"This is not some martial arts secret book, I show it to you, it's just to let you read the novel on it!

How about it?Is there anything you particularly like? "

Only then did Zhang Yimou realize that he was thinking too much.

At the same time, he was a little disappointed in his heart, thinking that Teacher Lin had some deep meaning to give him some advice!
"There are novels I like." Zhang Yimou replied, suppressing the disappointment in his heart.

Lin Weimin immediately became interested and asked, "Oh? Which one?"

(End of this chapter)