1980 My Literary Era.

Chapter 460 The Conscience and Model of Chinese Intellectuals
Zhang Guangnian's hunch was right.

Since Lin Weimin chose the "Literary and Art News" as the battlefield, how could the Cultural Association stay out of it?
With more and more interpretations of Lin Weimin's short article and novel, the tendency of the content published by "Literary News" became more and more obvious.

Unfortunately, this place has become one of the main battlefields of confrontation.

The good news is that Lin Weimin's statement has become more and more influential, and many people in the domestic literary and art circles have expressed their affirmation of the novel "Hunting".

This kind of affirmation is very different from the praise where the novel is published, but a statement with a strong political color is risky.

This group is also aware of the possible reactions to their actions, but they have to.

Because of the publication of "Hunting", Lin Weimin became a representative figure of the domestic right tendency for a short time but inevitably, once he was knocked down, the consequences would be disastrous.

The wind will blow down the tallest tree, but the other trees will not escape the same fate.

In other words, to put it more bluntly, at this time, a group of people who were originally at odds with Lin Weimin became grasshoppers tied to him by a rope.

Time passed slowly, and by mid-November, the debates in the newspapers were coming and going, with no intention of dying down, and it seemed that they were really going to get bigger and bigger.

There are more and more media outlets, and the situation has become somewhat clear. It is basically a confrontation between left and right.

The long-term intense confrontation has made Lin Weimin, the instigator, less and less sense of existence, because the scope of debate and mutual criticism is constantly expanding.

The matter of Lin Weimin and "Hunting" has become unworthy of mentioning.

This kind of development is also in line with the trend of many domestic discussions in recent years, all of which were triggered by a small problem, and then more and more individuals and units participated in the discussion, with different positions and identities, and naturally different positions Similarly, none of us can convince anyone.

A simple discussion has turned into a battle of lines and ideas, and the origin of the discussion has become less important.

The best result is to be able to discuss a greatest common divisor. In the end, everyone acquiesces to this result and breaks up unhappy.

The worse situation is that it causes the tearing of the society and deepens the contradictions and estrangement between different classes.

For example, in this incident, many people in the cultural circles in China have a lot of opinions on the comrades in the political field, and many family members of the victims also have opinions on the people in the cultural circles.

In the Guowen Society, Lin Weimin was once again found by Cheng Zaochun in the office.

Comrade Cheng has not been in a good mood for the past month, and he lives in fear every day.

Compared with him, Lin Weimin really complied with what he said, heartless and happy like a primary school student.

"You're really not afraid of getting burned!" Cheng Zaochun's tone was mixed with resentment and helplessness.

Lin Weimin crossed his legs, and said nonchalantly: "What am I afraid of? Suspended or dismissed? Anyway, I have already planned it for me. I am willing to cut myself to pieces, and dare to pull the emperor down. Take me as a target, and I am not allowed to send it out." A few complaints?"

Cheng Zaochun shook his head and said, "Your complaints are really powerful!"

"During an avalanche, can you say that a certain snowflake is more powerful? This is the result of some people not seeking truth from facts!"

The two chatted a few words, Cheng Zaochun turned serious, and said mysteriously: "Your good times are coming to an end."

Lin Weimin was puzzled, "What do you mean?"

"The Border Agency is retiring!"

Lin Weimin asked in surprise, "When did it happen?"

"Soon, hand over at the beginning of next year." After Cheng Zaochun told the news, he persuaded: "Take it easy, kid!"

"I said why is the leader so stubborn this time? Dare is going to quit!"

After getting this news, Cheng Zaochun's stagnation accumulated in his heart for a long time finally eased a little.

The leader of the Border Agency has retired, and I don't know if the leader is airborne, and what kind of personality he is. He may not offend his colleagues in his brother unit for Lin Weimin as soon as he takes office.

This news is indeed somewhat unfavorable to Lin Weimin, but it is not a big problem. After all, the battlefield is getting bigger and bigger, and Lin Weimin's tipping point is no longer so prominent.

Just when Lin Weimin thought that he was about to become an insignificant role in this confrontation, a piece of news from Gansu pushed him to the forefront again.

Local newspapers in Gansu reported that Pei Shutang, who was jailed in August last year for allegedly raped female students, refused to accept the verdict and has been appealing. He even appealed to the Provincial G Court in the first half of this year.

And just recently, Pei Shutang, who was in prison, received a letter of confession from the original plaintiff, Liu, regretting her actions that led to an unjust, false and wrongly decided case.

It turned out that Liu was left behind by Pei Shutang to counsel alone. After returning home, his fiancé forced him to ask about the lonely man and widow living in the same room. In desperation, he made up a lie, saying that he was coerced and raped by Pei Shutang.

Pei Shutang, who was in prison, was overjoyed when he received this letter of confession, and immediately handed over the letter to the relevant department.

However, after almost a month, there was still no movement from the relevant departments. Pei Shutang's family couldn't sit still, so they found the media and told the media the ins and outs of the case.

The media found Liu, and after some persuasion, Liu said that the reason why she wrote the confession was because she read Lin Weimin's "Hunting".

For more than a year of wronging Pei Shutang, she has been suffering in her heart.After seeing "Hunting", her psychology became more fragile, with pain, fear, guilt...

All kinds of emotions are intertwined, making her on the verge of mental breakdown every day.

Under the call of conscience, she finally wrote the confession letter.

Once this report was released, it caused a huge response, and many newspapers outside the province reprinted it one after another. It didn't take long for the public opinion aroused by the report to spread to Yanjing.

The original balance of power almost turned into a unilateral massacre because of this sudden report. The media on the opposite side completely died down.

Colleagues and friends around were all happy for Lin Weimin, but Lin Weimin was depressed and couldn't be happy.

Seeing this situation, everyone couldn't understand it. In the editing room that day, Tong Zhonggui finally couldn't help his curiosity.

"Mr. Lin, the publication of "Hunting" saved the life of an innocent person, and the criticism of you from outside public opinion has passed. Why are you unhappy?"

Lin Weimin pondered for a long time, and finally said solemnly: "Pei Shutang was wronged this time, and "Hunting" seems to have done meritorious service. But the question is, do you think all the crimes committed by strong women in our country are unjust JC cases? If the criminals with solid evidence see such a situation, will they take chances and use the pressure of public opinion to put pressure on the law enforcement agencies?"

Colleagues and friends who were still immersed in the joy of victory fell silent after hearing these words.

Everyone was so concerned about being happy for Lin Weimin that they ignored the possible consequences of this incident.

Lin Weimin's words are like Huang Zhong Dalu, which makes Tong Zhonggui feel deafened.

At the same time, I have an urge to worship Lin Weimin in my heart.

People like Mr. Lin are the role models and role models for our intellectuals.

After speaking to his colleagues in the editorial department, Lin Weimin seemed to have convinced himself.

Three days after the Gansu report reached Yanjing, he wrote another letter to the "Literary News".

Looking at the manuscript in front of them, all the editors of the "Literary News" were in a dilemma and had to ask the leaders of the Association for Literature and Art.

Zhang Guangnian and Bao Chang studied it for a long time, and they didn't approve of Lin Weimin's behavior of "studying the overlord". Let the "Literary News" do the posting.

"send!"

With an order, Lin Weimin's article appeared again in the new issue of "Literary News" a few days later.

If the last time Lin Weimin's post was likened to sounding the rallying call for battle, then this time, Lin Weimin's post was like calling for gold to withdraw troops.

The content of the article is not long, the title: "My Decision".

The general meaning of the article is that Lin Weimin, as the author of "Hunting", heard that because of the influence of "Hunting", the plaintiff in the Pei Shutang case repented and sent a letter stating that he had wronged Pei Shutang. He was very grateful and gratified.

But at the same time, there was infinite panic in my heart, because the Pei Shutang case was just an exception, once this opening was opened, "The Hunt" was likely to be used by criminals with ulterior motives and become a weapon to put pressure on victims and law enforcement agencies.

Therefore, he decided that from now on, "Hunting" will not be published and published within ten years.

Once this short article was published, it immediately aroused huge repercussions across the country.

Some time ago, because of "Hunting", many media across the country were arguing, and people from all walks of life participated in this debate.

When the news of Pei Shutang's case was vindicated, one side of the debate was mournful, while the other was elated. Everyone was affected by this sudden change.

But at this time, Lin Weimin, as the instigator of the whole incident, ended the "war" with a completely different way of expressing his stance.

In the first few days after the article was published, the opposite media was complacent and published an article saying that Lin Weimin realized that his position was wrong and repented.

However, within a few days after this argument came out, the newspaper was scolded by countless letters from readers, and the editor-in-chief published an apology.

Because everyone understands that such remarks are obviously in vain of the facts.

Their works help innocent people to get justice, and their reputation is so high, how can there be "repentance"?
This should be called understanding righteousness!

Regardless of whether it was the opposing media or the media on Lin Weimin's side, after the article in "Literary News" was published, all these media expressed their sincere praise for Lin Weimin's statement.

Among them, the "Literary News", which stood on Lin Weimin's side twice in this debate, once again published an enthusiastic review article.

Firstly, from a literary point of view, the article highly affirms the literariness and ideological nature of the novel "The Hunt", and compares this novel with "Diary of a Madman" half a century ago, deeply analyzing the darkness of human nature.

Then it stated the impact of "Hunting" on the Pei Shutang case in Gansu and the possible impact it may have on the Chinese political circle in the future.

Finally, "Literary News" did not forget to praise Lin Weimin's self-banning of "Hunting" for the sake of the overall situation, calling him the conscience and role model of Chinese intellectuals.

After reading the article, Lin Weimin slammed the newspaper on the table angrily.

"Old thief!"

　There is something to do today, two more.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)