Agitation of Autumn

Author: Liu Yumin
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Publish Date: 1990-07-01
Features: The Agitation of Autumn, it depicts the various agitations stirred up by Yue Pengcheng, a "farmer reformer," as he transforms his hometown. From the attention of leaders at the provincial and county levels to the advocacy of social opinion through national and provincial newspapers, from the ancient legends of Li Longshan to the inscriptions of Yue Pengcheng and Da Sangyuan on the stone tablets in the rear hall of Li Wang Temple—yet, it also focuses on the internal agitations of Yue Pengcheng. The conflict between him and his son, Ying Guan, due to their differing views on reform; the emotional turmoil he experiences with Qiu Ling, leading to conflicts with his wife and intensifying family disputes; his boldness, decisiveness, leadership, and foresight in handling issues during the reform.