Chapter 579 You Monk Can’t Touch Me
This year marks the third Yanbing Literature Award. It has been more than 10 years since the award was first established. Logically, the jury has had work experience from the previous two sessions. At this stage, the award rules have become increasingly mature and complete, and the award results should be more authoritative.
However, the development of things always has its pros and cons, and the Yanbing Literature Award cannot escape this objective law.
When an award is first held, it is usually fair and just, but as time goes by, interference from all parties will increase, and the biggest interference comes from personal relationships.
In later generations, whenever the results of the Yanbing Literature Award were announced, it would always attract a lot of attention and debate.
Since ancient times, there has been no first in literature and no second in martial arts, so it is normal to have all kinds of discussions.
But we have to admit that the award results are indeed lacking credibility and authority.
It is nonsense to say that this award has never produced any good works. Among the three or five works every year, there are always works that win the award based on real talent and knowledge.
But why can’t the award results convince the public?
Because someone is adding sand in it for their own selfish gain.
I am the leader in power this year, so it’s not too much to include a work by one of my own, right?
This is my third year as a judge. Is it okay for me to recommend one of my own works?
*The teacher is a senior and he recommended a student. This honor cannot be rejected and the student must be shortlisted!
This kind of thing is very common in later generations.
How many award activities that started out with great fanfare and acclaim were ruined in this way.
Lin Weimin's so-called truth and lies are not actually his own thoughts, but simulations of possible remarks that might be made after he falls out with the jury.
Others will not care about what he thinks in his heart, they will only judge right and wrong according to their own likes and dislikes.
His so-called "truth" is more in line with some people's imagination of the matter.
But Lin Weimin didn't care, because he and Liu Feiyu did have a grudge.
Lin Weimin was not so naive as to think that Mr. Chen's sigh meant that he would stand on his side.
The judging of the Yanbing Literature Award is mainly carried out by the Writers Association, and the judging committee is the executive body. Although some of them are trying to undermine the authority of the award, what they fear most is questioning their authority.
This is a piece of cloth that the official can touch, but you, a monk, cannot touch it!
It's just that simple.
Lin Weimin wants to change a collective decision on his own, which is tantamount to asking others to slap themselves in the face. Even though the results have not been announced yet, the arrogant bureaucracy will not compromise.
After Mr. Chen’s call, there was no further news regarding the Yanbing Literature Award.
A few days later, Lin Weimin heard a rumor. He shook his head helplessly, knowing who was behind it.
Rumors stop at the wise, but unfortunately there are only a few wise people in this world.
Even though he knew who was responsible for this evil trick, he chose to hold back and wait for the reckoning later.
Lin Weimin didn't take this matter to heart. He spent his days writing besides working.
Stimulated by the jury's dirty tricks this time, his inspiration was overflowing. He hadn't had such a burst of inspiration for several years.
By the middle of the month, sample books of Jin Yong's collection of works came out. Li Xuegang and Yu Hua walked into Lin Weimin's office carrying two large sets of books.
The total number of words in Jin Yong's works exceeds 8 million, which are divided into "The Book and the Sword" Volumes 1 and 2, "The Sword Stained with Royal Blood" Volumes 1 and 2, "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" in four volumes, "The Return of the Condor Heroes" in four volumes, "The Snow Mountain Flying Fox", "Flying Fox" Volumes 1 and 2, "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber" in four volumes, "The Untold Story", "The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" in five volumes, "The Knight-errant" Volumes 1 and 2, "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer" in four volumes, and "The Deer and the Cauldron" in five volumes.
There is also "The Sword of Yue Girl", which is too short to be an independent article, so it is included in the second volume of "The Book and the Sword".
The entire collection consists of 36 volumes, with Li Xuegang and Yu Hua each holding one, which is very visually impactful.
One of these two sets of collections is a hardcover edition, and the other is a paperback edition.
Guowen Publishing House has always rarely published hardcover books, but Tongwen Publishing House has no such concerns. This is the first time that Jin Yong's works have been introduced to the mainland in such a comprehensive manner. Lin Weimin believes that there will be many readers with a collecting habit who are willing to pay a high price to buy them for their collection.
"Teacher Lin, look! These two sets of books weigh nearly 80 kilograms. Xuegang and I are exhausted!"
After Yu Hua placed the entire collection of essays on Lin Weimin's desk, he did not forget to ask for credit and reward.
Lin Weimin made a cup of tea for the two of them. Yu Hua muttered softly, "He's getting more and more stingy."
Normally, sample books should be printed in multiple sets. This time, a collection of essays is published, which comes in hardcover and paperback editions. Printing five sets would cost at least two or three hundred yuan. The team has just started, and Lin Weimin feels heartbroken just thinking about it.
The sample books produced by the printing factory are for the final confirmation of the publishing house. In addition, after the book is published, the publishing house must send several sets to the higher-level authorities and institutions such as the National Library for reference.
After finishing his tea, Li Xuegang left the office, but Yu Hua was reluctant to leave.
"Just tell me if you have something to say."
Yu Hua hesitated and said, "Teacher Lin, after you review the book, can you give it to me?"
"Doesn't your editorial department have sample books?"
"That's different. You have to return it to the printing factory." Yu Hua gave Lin Weimin a look. "The cost is a bit high this time. They won't let you keep it. You have to keep it for the publishing house to check. You don't need this. This is a sample book for leaders."
Lin Weimin was speechless, it seemed that this boy was waiting for him here.
"Look at what you have accomplished!" Lin Weimin scolded him and said, "Take it away after the trial!"
Yu Hua was overjoyed when he heard this, "Thank you, Teacher Lin."
Yu Hua is a senior fan of martial arts novels, but what makes him happy is not only the value of Jin Yong's complete works, but also the fact that this is the first batch of printed products after Jin Yong's works were published in the mainland, which is of extraordinary significance.
After getting Lin Weimin's permission, he happily prepared to leave the office, but he heard Lin Weimin say, "Have you prepared the sample book for Mr. Cha?"
"It's ready. It's in the editorial office. But it's too heavy, so we didn't move it here."
Lin Weimin nodded and said, "Then there's no need to move. I'll give you that one, and I'll give him this one after I review it."
Yu Hua laughed happily again. Teacher Lin is still so nice to me!
The review of sample books is not as time-consuming as the manuscript review. It seems to be a cursory inspection, and its main purpose is to confirm whether there are any errors in printing and binding. Content review comes second.
After spending several days reviewing a set of sample books, Lin Weimin asked Yu Hua and others about the results of the review.
After confirming that everything is correct, sign and print.
The first print run of Jin Yong's collection of works is divided into two types: hardcover and paperback. The first print run of the hardcover edition is 10,000 copies, and the first print run of the paperback edition is 100,000 copies.
The scale of the first print run of Guowen Publishing House has always been much larger than this one. Each time Lin Weimin's novels are printed, there are hundreds of thousands of copies.
But the difference this time is that it is a collection of essays, which is equivalent to dozens of single volumes.
For a normal publishing house to publish a collection of essays, 10,000 copies is already a very high print run. After all, the printing cost is there. If the books are unsalable, the loss will be so great that even its own mother won’t be able to recognize them.
Wang Shuo has become very popular across the country in recent years, and the first print run of his collection of essays published by Huayi Publishing House was only 100,000 copies.
What gave Lin Weimin and Tongwen Publishing House the confidence to decide to print the first print run of 110,000 copies was naturally the readership that Jin Yong had accumulated in the mainland over the years.
The signing and printing of the book is considered the final stage of book publishing.
Next, the most important thing is the promotion of the novel.
For general books published by Guowen Publishing House, advertisements would usually be published in the publishing house's publications, and then the publishing house would work with bookstores to do some promotional materials. At most, they would find one or two familiar reporters to write a couple of articles and spread the word.
But Jin Yong's works are different from the past. As a literati, Jin Yong has many flaws, but it is undeniable that he has a lofty status as the leading figure in martial arts novels, so Guowen Publishing House is going to promote it in a big way this time.
The scale of this event will definitely not reach the same level as when Liang Fengyi released her new book last time. After all, she has the full support of relevant departments. However, the momentum must not be weak. Lin Weimin has started to ask his colleagues in the company to contact major media outlets in the past few days.
At the same time, he contacted Jin Yong again.
It has been thirty-six years since the birth of Jin Yong's first martial arts novel, "The Book and the Sword". Now it is published in the mainland for the first time in the form of a collection of works, which is a happy event worth celebrating. After Lin Weimin found Jin Yong, he gladly agreed to come to Yanjing to attend the press conference.
While Lin Weimin was busy with the publication and release of Jin Yong's collection of works, he also took time out to attend a seminar on Yu Hua's work "To Live".
Three months have passed since the publication of "To Live", and it has caused a widespread and strong impact among the domestic critics and readers.
The critics also highly recognized Yu Hua's transformation and believed that he had written a rare and excellent work.
In addition, among the readership, "To Live" was published just after New Year's Day, and in between, the Spring Festival and Lantern Festival occurred. In such a festive and cheerful winter, a healing work like "To Live" suddenly emerged, leaving an indelible impression on countless readers who have read this novel.
The work seminar was held as scheduled in the conference room on the third floor of the front building of the National Literature Society, and invited writers, critics and scholars gathered together.
Yu Hua was the protagonist today. He kept talking since he entered the meeting room and greeted everyone everywhere.
When Lin Weimin came in, many people's eyes were on him.
There is no impenetrable wall in the world. Over the past half month, rumors about Lin Weimin and the Yanbing Literature Award have been circulating in the domestic literary world.
The news that came out at the beginning was that the two works submitted by Guowen Publishing House to Lin Weimin did not win any awards. Many people in the literary world were a little surprised to hear this news. Lin Weimin has a high output and the quality of his works is also good. Everyone has read the two works he submitted. It should not be a problem for him to get an award.
Just when everyone was surprised and confused, news came out from somewhere.
It is said that when Lin Weimin learned that his work was not selected for this year's Yanbing Literature Award, he was extremely dissatisfied and actually contacted the jury to put pressure on him.
His colleagues in the literary world who had originally sympathized with him were immediately filled with disgust. They despised his actions and even more so his character.
A few days ago, the list of winners of this year's Yanbing Literature Award was announced in the media, and as expected, none of Lin Weimin's works were selected, which further confirmed the authenticity of the rumors.
Wang Meng was invited to attend the seminar today. He sat next to Lin Weimin and asked in a low voice: "What's the matter with the recent rumors? Why is there such a big uproar over an award?"
(End of this chapter)
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