Edge of the Town - Aged

Author: Liu Zhuxi
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: The book Chang'an of the Border Town written by Mr. Liu Zhuxi has recently been published and released by the Xinjiang People's Publishing House. Against the backdrop of China's New Democratic Revolution, the author focuses on Dihua before the founding of the People's Republic of China, extending to rural and pastoral areas across the entire Xinjiang region. From the unique perspective of a businessman spanning different eras, Liu Zhuxi employs a rich emotional tone, a simple yet realistic writing style, and a distinctive brushstroke imbued with love and hatred to describe the dark rule of various ruling periods: Yang Zengxin, who implemented autocratic and ignorant policies after the Xinhai Revolution; Jin Shuren, who was tyrannical, greedy, and incompetent; Sheng Shicai, a cunning and cruel mass murderer; and the corrupt and declining Kuomintang. The book reflects the historical reality of reactionary rulers colluding with officials and merchants, exploiting workers and businessmen of all ethnic groups through extortion, heavy taxes, even forced purchases and theft, and ruthlessly seizing and plundering wealth, draining the people's livelihood. Mr. Liu Zhuxi was not a writer, but a witness to that era; Chang'an of the Border Town is steeped in the author's heart and soul. With its plain yet elegant style, fluent language, and rich local customs and culture, a careful reading will allow readers to appreciate its uniqueness and charm. Chang'an of the Border Town presents a historical panorama of Xinjiang's yesterday, which not only greatly benefits friends at home and abroad in understanding Xinjiang but also enables us to reflect on the past and deeply recognize the modern and contemporary development process of Xinjiang.