Rogue soil

Author: Lao Cun
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This version is the one I truly approve of as "Sao Tu." Ten years have passed, both it and I have endured great humiliation. Now that it has been published, I feel a sense of justice filling my lungs. Holding "Sao Tu," I dare to face the thunder of the heavens. — Lao Cun
"Sao Tu": This work depicts rural life during the Cultural Revolution with a satirical tone and a comedic style. The novel begins with the crippled Ji Work Team member entering the village, who makes grand pronouncements, every word centered around "class struggle," appearing as an aloof political machine disconnected from the real world. Those who constantly revolve around this "imperial envoy," such as Ye Secretary and Lu Militia Company Commander, are all servile to the core. Using a series of "The True Story of Ah Q"-style plots, the author allows readers to see the ridiculous yet humble souls of these cartoonish characters.