If China is not prosperous, we will always be the slaves of others.
It's pitiful and sad that some people don't know it yet and blindly pursue the so-called "dawn of the West". In fact, they don't even know that they have fallen into the trap of others. Therefore, accepting foreign culture without establishing national culture is being invaded.
We are right to talk about tolerance, but the premise is that we can tolerate it. We must use our own culture to lead, and then slowly dissipate and become part of ourselves. This is also the reason why our traditional culture has been so gorgeous in the long history of history.
, because Chinese culture has been growing, it will not be destroyed or disappear. Time has also proven this. From a Western perspective, the beginning of world civilization, ancient Chinese civilization, ancient Greek civilization, ancient Egyptian civilization,
Ancient Babylonian civilization, ancient Indian civilization. Except for the Chinese civilization, all other civilizations have disappeared, which better reflects the advantages of the Chinese civilization. There is only one truth, and it can stand the test, so it is said
Chinese culture is the culture of heaven. As descendants of our ancestors who once had this civilization, we should be proud.
The cultural fault lines that have emerged today are already signaling the danger of our culture disappearing. This is something that should be paid special attention to by those in power.
The most frightening thing is the insensitivity and inaction of those in power on this issue.
However, there are still many people in power today who attach great importance to this issue, including Secretary Chen, including me... Therefore, I believe that Chinese culture will not die, because we still have countless people who are interested in Chinese culture.
defender, advocate.
The numb need defenders and advocates to awaken and publicize. This is how our country’s traditional culture such as opera, Chinese painting, and calligraphy has been supported step by step over the years, as well as Chinese studies. CCTV’s Hundred Forums have also become popular for this reason.
Because its main content is the traditional culture of the motherland.
Therefore, I think it is the best idea to promote Shangjiang from the perspective of traditional culture, so as to enhance the cultural taste of the city and drive its economic development.
Secretary Chen's perspective on the problem is different, I have to admit this. Although I have some knowledge of this aspect and have reminded him, my level is much worse than his.
The bottom line is that the height you stand on is different.
I left the Ethnic and Religious Affairs Committee. I was very dissatisfied with the people in charge of this department, but I also knew that these people were busy with the bureaucracy.
Leisure is a matter of a person's mentality towards people and things. People who are truly ambitious and really want to do things will never be idle. Leisure is a reason that people who are muddle along find for themselves.
But what I didn't expect was that as soon as I sat down in the office, I received a call from the United Front Minister, "Mayor Feng, I heard that you just went to the Ethnic and Religious Affairs Committee? Haha! I didn't mean anything else. It was the Ethnic and Religious Affairs Committee.
The director told me that you asked him some questions and he felt that you were a little dissatisfied, so he reported it to me immediately."
I smiled and said, "I think they are in charge of religious affairs, so they may have known about my problem, but they didn't know either. I'm not dissatisfied, I just feel a little disappointed."
He smiled and said: "Mayor Feng, these people are used to being idle. Our city doesn't have much work in this area. These guys read newspapers and chat as soon as they go to work, and their minds are not focused on getting into work at all. Among them,
I also have a responsibility. They told me the question you asked. I know a person who is very knowledgeable about the history of our Shangjiang City. Mayor Feng, when are you free? Let's go meet this person together.
"
I was very happy at once, "Okay. It's OK now. Who is this person?"
He said: "He is a retired old comrade. He used to be a researcher at the Provincial Bureau of Culture. He is from Shangjiang and came back here after retirement. Now he is free at home and likes poetry and songs with us all day long.
People amuse themselves together, haha! His life is really carefree and happy!"
I smiled and said, "Okay. Let's go right away. I'll get to your place first, and then we'll go together."
Then I told the driver, "Let's go out and prepare some cigarettes, wine, and some good tea in the car."
The Minister of United Front Work is a middle-aged man in his late forties, not tall. It is said that he is also the secretary of a former local leader and is a teacher. He speaks slowly and always has a smile on his face.
After we met, he came to shake my hand and said, "Mayor Feng, I have always said that I would treat you to a meal, mainly because I thought you were too busy, but there will be more such opportunities in the future. You are paying attention to this matter, which means that
You want to get a good grip on this piece."
I hurriedly said: "It's your business, Minister Wu, to pick up a piece of work. This time the municipal party committee issued a document on exploring the traditional culture of Shangjiang City. I am the deputy leader of the leading group. I have to do some related work, right? From now on, I will
I still need more guidance from you, Minister Wu, on this matter."
He suddenly laughed, "Mayor Feng, you are too polite. Haha! Let's talk about these things slowly later. Let's go."
Then we got in the car separately. I found that he was also riding in a black Audi. I thought to myself: I didn’t expect that departments like the United Front Work Department are not poor.
The old gentleman that Minister Wu mentioned lives in a courtyard on the outskirts of the city. This courtyard looks a bit old, but it is antique. I never thought that such a building still exists in this city.
An old lady came to open the door for us. The old lady was kind-hearted, and it was obvious that she knew Minister Wu. "Minister Wu, are you here? The old man is writing. You sit down for a while, and I will make tea for you."
Minister Wu immediately introduced me to her, "Auntie, this is Mayor Feng of our city. He made a special trip to visit Mr. Liu today."
I purposely didn’t bring a secretary with me today because I guess people who are idle at home don’t like the behavior of officials. I bowed to the old lady politely and said, “Hello, Auntie.” Then I handed her what I had in my hand.
He walked over and said, "This is my first time coming to your home. This is a little thought from me. Please accept it."
The old lady hurriedly said: "That's not possible. How can I accept the leader's things?"
I smiled and said, "What kind of leader am I? I came here today to ask the old man for advice. It's not a good thing, just some tobacco, wine and tea. Please accept it, and I will come empty-handed next time."
At this time, an old man with white hair, a ruddy face, and a strong spirit appeared in front of us. He was wearing a white silk Tang suit. He smiled and said to the old lady: "Take it. Minister Wu brought it
Our guests are not outsiders."
The old lady took the thing from my hand. Minister Wu cupped his fists at the white-haired old man and said with a smile, "Old man, you are getting more and more energetic."
The old man laughed, "I am an old man. I sit around at home every day, drink some wine, practice calligraphy, chat with friends and so on. I live a carefree life, and of course I am in good spirits. Please
Come on, let’s go over there and drink tea.”
The "over there" he was talking about was a pergola on one side of the courtyard, with grape vines overhead and a small number of grapes hanging there. There were several rattan chairs and pure wooden coffee tables in the pergola. After we sat down,
The old lady came to make tea for us.
Minister Wu introduced me to the old man, and I quickly stood up and bowed to him, "Old man, I may come to you often to ask questions in the future. Thank you in advance."
He laughed, "Okay, okay!" Then he came to look me over, "Mayor Feng, have you ever been a teacher before?"
I was suddenly surprised and hurriedly replied: "That's right. I used to work in the hospital affiliated to the Medical University, and I also taught clinical medicine classes to students. I also had to teach interns on weekdays. Master, how can you tell?
Have I ever been a teacher?"
He smiled and said: "Mayor Feng, this is very simple, because I feel that you have a bookish air. Some of the characteristics of a teacher. It's just a feeling. Xiao Wu also has such characteristics."
I immediately laughed and said, "So that's it. Old man, from now on you can just call me Xiao Feng, mayor or whatever, it's just a false name."
The old man immediately laughed and said, "Well, I will call you Xiao Feng from now on. In fact, I don't like calling other people's official titles at all, as that makes people feel that they are reporting to the leader."
Minister Wu and I both laughed.
Then Minister Wu said to him: "Old man, Mayor Feng came here specifically to ask you about a matter today. It is about a temple in our Shangjiang City."
The old man looked at me and said, "Oh? Xiao Feng, tell me, which temple do you want to ask about?... Wait, I understand, only that matter is worth your special trip.
Come to me, and few people have studied that temple. Xiao Feng, what you want to ask about is the legendary Longyin Temple that was destroyed in the late Ming Dynasty, right?"
I couldn't help but give him a thumbs up, "Old man, I really belong to you! You are right, I came here just for this matter."
He immediately went to Minister Wu and said: "Xiao Wu, I think you should learn from Xiao Feng in some aspects. I have been back to Shangjiang for so long, and he is the first municipal leader to ask me this question.
, even your directors have never cared about this matter. I heard that Shangjiang City is planning to start focusing on the cultural industry, and Xiao Feng has a very keen vision."
His words suddenly shocked me. You must know that his words can easily cause Minister Wu to be dissatisfied with me. The old man is from Yehe Xianyun, and he speaks too carelessly.
I hurriedly said: "Old man, don't say that. I only heard about this incident by chance, and a friend once talked about it to me, so I became very interested."
Minister Wu smiled and said: "That's right. Mayor Feng has a higher education than me, is more knowledgeable, and has an active mind. How can I compare? Mayor Feng, what I said is the truth, and I don't mean anything else. Old man
It's very casual with me, we have been friends for many years, so don't worry that I will be unhappy or something."
I smiled and said, "I know how much there is in my belly. In terms of personal experience and work experience, I'm far behind you. But I've only been here not long ago, and I'm just very interested in things I don't understand."
That’s all.”
The old man laughed "haha", "You don't need to praise each other, and there is no need to explain anything. I know Xiao Wu, he is not that kind of person. Although today is the first time for me to contact Xiao Feng,
But I can see that you are not that kind of person. You know, there are some things in your bones that cannot be concealed. Okay, let’s not talk about this anymore, then let me talk about this temple.”
Minister Wu looked at the time and then said: "Old man, why don't we go out to eat and talk while we eat."
The old man immediately waved his hand and said: "No need. If you don't mind, you can eat at my place. I'll ask the old woman to cook some bacon or something. Xiao Feng seems to have brought wine, so let's drink Xiao Feng's wine.
"
Then he stood up and walked inside, leaving us no room to talk at all.
Minister Wu smiled bitterly at me, "This old man has such a temper."
I smiled and said, "I like his temper very much. When I was working in the provincial recruitment department, I often hung out with an old comrade who retired, and he also had the same temper. Minister Wu, this courtyard is nice.
, he rented it?”
He shook his head and said: "This is the property left by his ancestors. It was expropriated by the government during the Cultural Revolution. Later, it was returned to him after the policy was implemented. His children are all in other places, and the old man does not want to live with them.
Together, so I came back to live by myself after retirement."
I said sincerely: "It's great. Such a life is the most enviable. A courtyard, a cup of tea, a book, you can go wherever you want. It seems impossible for you and me to enjoy this in our lives.
Live."
He smiled and said: "Yeah. Let's not think about it." (To be continued)