Projection of the country

Author: Jiang Zilong
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: When this brilliant starlight illuminates the literary sky, we are surprised to find that they, like us, all have a history of serving in the military. Whether they are celebrated masters and giants in literature, or professors and scholars who have nurtured countless students; whether they are trendsetters on the literary shores of the new era or pioneers of literary changes in the new century; in their youth, they carved a green mark full of masculine beauty onto their lives. The unique aura of soldiers transforms into profound life insights, and their distinctive character weaves out beautiful rhythms of life. In their works, you can surely catch the resounding songs of the military. The words dance with the fire of youth, and the ink flows with the passion of military life. The years they spent in military uniforms and the songs of their past are emotions that never fade away. Reading the "Collection of Veteran Authors," one can see that these white-haired elders, most of whom were born in the 1930s, have the fire of youth dancing in their words and the passion of military life flowing from their pens. They cherish their youth so dearly, and when they recall the years in military uniforms, their hearts always surge with emotion. Although all are essays and sketches, their styles are distinct: Liu Baiyu's enduring elegance, Lin Fei's simplicity, Li Guowen's wisdom, Deng Youmei's tranquility, and Liu Meng's sincerity. However, when viewed as a whole, there is one thing they all share in common: their heartfelt emotions toward military life. Whether describing the scenery of battlefields or the landscapes of frontier regions, narrating the camaraderie of fellow soldiers, or praising the bright moon of their hometowns, their works are filled with the spirit of soldiers. As Zhao Dayan and Deng Youmei said, after 70 or 80 years of life, looking back carefully, what has influenced them the most is their time in military uniform. The military camp nurtured their personalities, taught them sincerity, and instilled in them the spirited character that allows them to face difficulties head-on. Perhaps it is precisely because of this military experience that, in the years that followed, despite many hardships and adversities, they stood tall and walked through life, carving out their own space and achieving their own brilliance. Therefore, when they wrote their experiences under the title "Collection of Veteran Authors," they were more serious and devoted than in any of their other major works. Life stories and personal experiences unfold in their writings, inspiring readers to think deeply and strive forward. These works are like textbooks, telling readers about the colorful lives.