In July 1934, Zhou Hexuan set off a wave of modernism in the Chinese poetry world. Countless young poets enthusiastically joined this faction, and for a time the whole country was talking about "modernism".
At the same time, "Thunderstorm" was officially published in "Literary Quarterly" after Ba Jin's recommendation. Cao Yu was like a bolt of lightning piercing the night sky of the literary world in the 1930s.
This play not only caused great repercussions in China, but was also quickly performed in Tokyo, Japan. A Japanese translation was released by the Kanda Hitotsubashi Education Center, and it quickly became a bestseller in Japan. The conception and creation of "Thunderstorm" lasted five years, and was published in a drawer.
It took more than half a year to submit the article, but it only took half a month for it to become famous.
Guo Moruo watched the performance of "Thunderstorm" in Tokyo and was so excited that he personally wrote the preface to the Japanese translation of "Thunderstorm" and praised "Thunderstorm" as a rare and excellent work.
Lu Xun was very excited after reading the Japanese translation of the script of "Thunderstorm" and told American reporter Snow: "The best dramatists in China are Guo Moruo, Tian Han, Hong Shen, and a new left-wing dramatist, Cao Yu."
For Lu Xun and Guo Moruo, who have always been at odds with each other, to praise each other at the same time, it shows how excellent the quality of "Thunderstorm" is. Cao Yu has also grown from an unknown young man to a rising star in the theater world famous in China and Japan.
Throughout July, Zhou Hexuan and Cao Yu became the center of attention.
Naturally, EMI will not miss this good opportunity, and Zhou Hexuan's two albums will be released accordingly - which can save a lot of publicity expenses.
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Shanghai, Japanese Concession.
Uchiyama Bookstore.
Ouyang Yuqian adjusted her glasses and greeted the bookstore owner with a smile: "Brother Wu Qi, long time no see!"
"Mr. Ouyang, please sit inside!" Uchiyama Wanzao stood up to greet him.
Ouyang Yuqian walked in slowly and said to Lu Xun who was reading: "Mr. Zhou, you came really early today."
Lu Xun said in a calm tone: "The Kuomintang agents are arresting people again. I came to the bookstore to hide."
The two chatted for a while. Tian Han and other progressive people came one after another, and everyone started talking about modern poetry and "Thunderstorm".
Uchiyama Wanzou arranged for two shop assistants to watch the situation, and he also ran in to listen, interjecting a few words from time to time.
Decades later, many public figures often spread rumors on the Internet, saying that Uchiyama Zenzo was a Japanese spy, which proved that Lu Xun was also a traitor. He was able to trick countless netizens into reposting and liking the rumor. The basis for this rumor came from last year (1933)
An article written in 2006 was also recorded in Lu Xun's "Pseudo Freedom Book: Postscript", which reads as follows: "Uchiyama Bookstore was opened by Japan's Langhi Uchiyama Zenzo. On the surface, he opened a bookstore, but in fact he was almost a detective for the Japanese government.
.Every time he talked to the Chinese, he immediately reported it to the Japanese Consulate. This has become an open secret, and anyone who is even remotely close to Uchiyama Bookstore knows it.”
But what is the truth?
Just two months before the rumor-mongering article was concocted by the Kuomintang royal literati, Uchiyama Zenzo was suspected of being a communist by the Japanese military due to his repeated actions to protect the Chinese. Unable to withstand the pressure, he had to temporarily return to Japan to escape the limelight.
Uchiyama Zenzo was in an embarrassing situation. He was a Japanese and a close friend of Lu Xun. On the one hand, he was slandered as a "Japanese spy" by the Kuomintang literati, and on the other hand, he was suspected of being a "Japanese Communist Party" by the Japanese military. He was simply neither.
Please.
In fact, Uchiyama Zenzo was nothing. He was first a businessman and secondly a humanitarian Christian. When he was young, he sympathized with the Chinese revolutionaries. In his later years, he was inclined to Tolstoy's non-resistance.
Uchiyama Zenzo's personality is not great. It is absolutely impossible for him to shed his blood for the Chinese people. For example, during Japan's invasion of China, Uchiyama Zenzo actively cooperated with the Japanese army and took over some book industries in the Shanghai area. Therefore,
There is no doubt that he is first and foremost a businessman, and a Japanese businessman at that.
But Uchiyama Zenzo is a Christian who believes in humanitarianism, so he can try his best to help Chinese friends while ensuring his own safety. Moreover, he also sympathizes with the Chinese revolutionaries. His Uchiyama Bookstore has almost become a
The contact point for left-wing literati. The Chinese clerks in his bookstore are all progressives. Two clerks were arrested by the spies next month.
Including the report and suicide note written by the revolutionary martyr Fang Zhimin to the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, they were first sent to Neishan Bookstore for safekeeping, and then handed over to the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China by Lu Xun’s trustee.
"Brother Wu Qi, can I borrow your gramophone?" Tian Han asked.
When Uchiyama Wanzou brought the record player, Tian Han said mysteriously: "Shouxin (Nie Er) gave me two records. They will be officially released in a few days. Let's listen to them first!"
Lu Xun smoked a cigarette and said: "Shuchang (Tian Han) recommends it so solemnly. It seems to be the best progressive song."
"Comrades, please listen first." Tian Han gently put down the needle.
The prelude of the song soon sounded in the room, followed by a child's voice: "My home is on the Songhua River in the Northeast..."
The singing voices of Zhou Hexuan, Zhou Xuan, and the children's backup group combined with a perfect sense of layering, making the mood of the song continue to progress. The complex emotions mixed with grief, sadness, depression, desolation and anger infected everyone in the room.
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"well!"
Uchiyama Zenzo first sighed. At this time, as a Japanese, he seemed embarrassed. Morally, he felt that Japan's invasion of China was inappropriate, but emotionally, he could not oppose the actions of the Japanese government.
"I've heard the song written by Zhou Mingcheng," Lu Xun said.
Ouyang Yuqian said with emotion: "The first time I heard this song, I almost shed tears. Now it has been remastered by EMI Records, and the mood is fuller, making people angry and helpless. We are sitting here talking in vain, the four northeastern provinces
Thousands of our compatriots are displaced and homeless!"
Ouyang Yuqian, a famous dramatist, opera artist, film artist, and one of the founders of modern Chinese drama. He used to sing Peking Opera, and later devoted himself to the drama career. He is as famous as Mei Lanfang in the theater world, and is known as "Northern Mei and Southern Europe"
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Lu Xun walked to the gramophone, picked up the record's package cover, and said in surprise: "Hey, Zhou Hexuan actually recorded and sung it himself, but why is the record called "It's Too Late, The Great Wall Will Never Fall"?"
Tian Han said: "You will know after you turn over the record."
Lu Xun immediately turned away the needle, turned the record over and put it down again. Zhou Hexuan's voice came immediately: "This song was written to commemorate the 'Great Wall Anti-Japanese War', and I would like to encourage you all to share it!"
"After sleeping for hundreds of years, the people of our country are gradually waking up. Open your eyes and look carefully. Who wants to be a captive? Because of shrinking and tolerance, people's arrogance is growing... The Great Wall will never fall, the potential of the Yellow River is surging. The country is beautiful,
Diecai Fengling, ask me how the country is infected? Reopen the bloody road, wave your hands, and work hard to rejuvenate the country. Don't let the country be trampled on again, everyone must shoulder their mission..."
The heavy drumbeat beat the hearts of the people, and the progressive people present had expressions of indignation on their faces.
Lu Xun lit another cigarette and took a deep breath. Although he didn't like this heroic style, it was undeniable that he was really excited by this song just now.
Ouyang Yuqian suddenly slapped the table and stood up: "This is the voice of the times. This is how singing is done. One song is worth a hundred thousand elite soldiers!"
Lu Xun reminded: "The goal of our generation is not only to resist foreign aggression, but also to transform this country. Zhou Mingcheng's song indeed makes people's blood boil, but we must always keep in mind our responsibilities."
Lu Xun has always believed that transforming the country and its people is far more important than resisting invaders. As long as China is on the right track, it will not be afraid of any enemy at all. Just like Japan and Germany, they have a small land and not many people, but they have super high quality of their citizens.
But it can bring prosperity to the country and the nation.
The tragedy of Lu Xun is that he has no hope at all. Especially in the past two years, he has been so exhausted that he is about to collapse.
On the one hand, it comes from the outside. The high-pressure politics of the Kuomintang are becoming more and more terrifying. Lu Xun had to delete a large number of articles when he wanted to publish "Two Hearts Collection" during this period, because anything remotely related to politics could not pass the censorship. Using his
In the original words: "...In the daily newspaper, I have no place to publish. It is extremely dark and unreasonable. This is the first time in my life that I have encountered..."
On the other hand, coming from within the Left Federation, adventurism has brought about many conflicts. Even Yu Dafu was forced to leave by the Left Federation. Lu Xun was under pressure while also trying to appease the members. Without his efforts, the Left Federation would have been destroyed long ago.
They fell apart. His first words when he later met Feng Xuefeng were: "I have been so manipulated by them (adventurists) in the past two years." - During the Long March, Lu Xun almost single-handedly supported the Left Alliance.
Lu Xun's status in New China is really not for nothing.
Lu Xun even said this to Feng Xuefeng: "When you come (referring to the establishment of New China), I will flee, because I am afraid I will be killed first." He has a clear view of the future, but he still chooses to persist in the struggle because
He knows that China cannot remain unchanged, and only the Communist Party can successfully change China.
After listening to these two songs, Ouyang Yuqian asked excitedly: "Why don't you invite Zhou Hexuan to join us (Left Union League)? Patriots like him should be included!"
Lu Xun smiled and said: "He won't agree. I can understand his thinking, because I thought that way a few years ago."
Tian Han suddenly said: "Zhou Mingcheng has influence in the United States and Nanjing, why not ask him to rescue Ms. Ding Ling!"
Ding Ling was arrested by special agents in May last year. More than a year has passed and people from all walks of life have actively participated in the rescue, but so far there has been no progress.
"He is a man who protects himself wisely, so I'm afraid he won't agree." Lu Xun said.
Ouyang Yuqian said: "How will you know if you don't try?"
Lu Xun smoked a cigarette and thought seriously: "American reporter Snow happens to be in Shanghai during this time. Why not ask him to contact Zhou Mingcheng."