After listening to Gu Weicheng's heartfelt words, Li Xia knew that there was nothing wrong with what she wrote.
However, she did not write the protagonist's name as Jiang Guotai, but temporarily used a fictional name, and she also asked Zhao Xiulan if she could change the name to Jiang Guotai's real name.
The next day, during the lunch break, Li Xia went to find Zhao Xiulan to talk about this and showed her the manuscript.
However, Zhao Xiulan didn’t know many words, and looking at the long page, she felt embarrassed to ask Li Xia to read it to her.
Li Xia nodded and said, "Okay, sister-in-law, I'll read it to you then."
When Li Xia finished reading the entire article and looked up again, he found that Zhao Xiulan was already in tears.
She covered her face with her hands, choked up and said: "Sister, you write so well. Through your article, I know what Guotai was thinking when he sacrificed himself...
I didn't even get to see Guotai for the last time. Actually, I blamed him for not even waiting for me and the children to see him for the last time, and left without even saying a word...
But I think what you wrote is what he wanted to say to me. How could he bear not to see me and the child for the last time? It’s just that he was suffering too much…”
When Li Xia wrote, she completely immersed herself in the characters. So every word she wrote was based on the characters. Although she was not Jiang Guotai, she had already immersed herself in the Jiang Guotai of that time.
That's why Zhao Xiulan felt that the description of Jiang Guotai's psychology in the article was so real, as if it was really what her husband was thinking.
Li Xia couldn't help but tear up when she saw Zhao Xiulan crying.
She took out a handkerchief and handed it to him, saying, "Sister-in-law, I made you feel uncomfortable."
Zhao Xiulan shook her head vigorously and said, "I should thank you, really, sister. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't know that Guotai had so many things to say to us mother and son. I agree to use Guotai's real name, because I think what you wrote is my Guotai."
With Zhao Xiulan's consent, Li Xia changed the name of the previously fictional protagonist to Jiang Guotai.
However, whether this article can be used as a promotional poster or not still requires the opinions of Minister Wei and Song Langqing.
During the afternoon work, Li Xia took the manuscript to show to Minister Wei and Song Langqing.
At first, Minister Wei was not very convinced when he heard that the poster was about the stories of martyrs. This was because the poster was actually about the conscription of their military region. The martyrs were certainly worth promoting, but putting them here would only scare off those who wanted to sign up.
After reading it, Song Langqing said, "Minister, please read this article first. I think the impact of this article will definitely be positive."
At the same time, he nodded approvingly at Li Xia: "It's very well written. There are several touching parts in the less than 10,000 words. It's very literary and there are many golden sentences that can be used as excerpts."
After Minister Wei took the manuscript and read it, he understood why Song Langqing said that.
I have to say that Li Xia's writing style is somewhat magical. Although what she wrote is a story about the sacrifice of martyrs, the overall tone is not limited to tragedy. In the end, the protagonist's daughter's illness is cured, and new sunlight shines in, indicating that everything is getting better and better. The motherland that the martyrs are to protect is becoming stronger and stronger, and flowers are blooming everywhere.
People who want to join the army are passionate. Before signing up, don't they know that soldiers are at risk of sacrifice at any time? If they were afraid, they would not sign up in the first place.
What they fear is useless sacrifice.
However, although Jiang Guotai in this story died, his wife and children were taken care of by an organization, and the motherland he defended became increasingly powerful, so this article is actually positive.
"Xiao Li, your writing is indeed very good. It seems that Lord Lang was right to choose you to do the publicity for this exhibition." Minister Wei said with emotion.
"And, I dare say that your article is likely to be read by the general leadership, and even broadcast nationwide."
Li Xia's manuscript was unanimously approved by Minister Wei and Song Langqing.
Song Langqing's pictorials were already done, and his photos were also taken. Li Xia looked at his paintings and photos and found them both very good. No wonder Zhang Xiting mainly satirized her instead of Song Langqing. It turned out that he knew that Song Langqing was capable and just looked down on her.
I heard that before submitting the promotional poster, Zhang Xiting met with Minister Wei alone to discuss the matter.
Basically, it said that Minister Wei's decision this time was too frivolous, and asked him to reconsider it. It is still not too late to change people.
Moreover, Zhang Xiting had already prepared two articles and said that Li Xia's article could be replaced with his.
Minister Wei just smiled and shook his head. "Mr. Zhang, you are kind-hearted, but since you said you would give young people a chance to perform, you can't go back on your word. Besides, Li Xia's article is really well written. If you are interested, I can show it to you."
"What kind of profound article can you write at this age? Even if you can write one, it's just showing off your literary talent. It's not like I haven't read the articles written by those young people in the department!
"Xiao Wei, you are really playing tricks on me. I wrote the article and sent it to you, but you refused to accept it. If this brings shame to our army, I wonder how you will explain it to the commander!"
After saying this, Zhang Xiting flicked his sleeves, his face full of disapproval of Minister Wei's decision, turned around and sighed and left.
…
After Lu Jingshan gave Jiang Xiaoshan a course of acupuncture treatment, Jiang Xiaoshan's complexion became better and better.
The little face that used to be pale has now become much rosier.
I used to always lie in bed to rest, but now I can run and jump with my brother.
Lu Jingshan gave Zhao Xiulan three months' worth of medicine and told her to boil it for Jiang Xiaoshan to take every day. She should also remember what he said before about keeping the medicine cold and not wait until winter when the weather gets cold to make Jiang Xiaoshan wear too many clothes, as this would be bad for her.
"Three months later, the army will send someone to take you and Xiaoshan to my place to give her acupuncture. After a total of four courses of treatment, her illness will be completely cured." Lu Jingshan said.
Zhao Xiulan thanked Lu Jingshan repeatedly, "I really don't know how to thank you. You saved Xiaoshan's life. You are our family's benefactor! I am sorry to bother you running around."
After all, Lu Jingshan's medical skills were superb, and those who wanted to see him would take a long train ride and come all the way to Lu's Clinic to see him. However, when Lu Jingshan came to see her daughter Xiaoshan, he came in person.
Lü Jingshan smiled and waved his hands, saying, "This time I took the initiative to ask to join the army in order to thank Comrade Li, my family's lifesaver. You don't have to be embarrassed, and I don't think it's a bother."
He should make this trip in gratitude for Li Xia's life-saving grace.
After hearing this, Zhao Xiulan realized that there was such a connection between Li Xia and Lu Jingshan.
That day, Minister Wei returned from a meeting in Beijing.
At the same time, I also brought you good news: "Comrades, our propaganda poster was highly praised by the central leaders!"
Hearing this, everyone put down their work and raised their heads to listen carefully.
"Mr. Lang, your pictorial was praised again, but this time the leaders mainly praised the two articles written by Li Xia, especially the one "Military Soul". The leaders of the Central Propaganda Department all praised it after reading it. Li Xia, you really brought honor to our army!"
"And I heard that your manuscript has been sent to the general leadership, and I guess the general leadership has also seen it. When you listen to the radio these two days, pay more attention to CCTV. I suspect that your article will most likely be broadcast nationwide."