RBCT Chapter 81 "The Ideal Age"
Chapter 81 "The Ideal Age"
Yu Zhen was very focused, and he wrote a new modern poem in a flash.
The poem is titled "The Ideal Age".
This poem is adapted from "Ideal," a modern poem written and published by poet Liu Shahe in 1981. It is a masterpiece that was later selected for primary and secondary school Chinese textbooks.
"Ideals are like stones, striking sparks of inspiration."
Ideals are fire, igniting extinguished lamps;
Ideals are lamps, illuminating the path in the night;
Ideals are the road that leads you to dawn.
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The moment Zhang Fushi finished writing his new work, he disregarded everything else and immediately stepped forward to grab the manuscript paper from Yu Zhen's hand.
Then, he immediately cleared his throat and began to recite the text with great emotion.
A true expert's skill is immediately apparent upon their first move.
Upon hearing these lines of poetry, everyone present was immediately invigorated.
Even Yan Shijian, who had just been severely beaten, perked up his ears again, listening intently to Zhang Fushi's recitation.
However, Yan wasn't appreciating the poetic imagery; on the contrary, he was trying to capture every word and phrase, hoping to find the creator's "petty" flaws.
He wants to turn the tide against all odds.
Even if they couldn't, before they died, they had to use every last means and opportunity to splash some dirty water on Yu Zhen.
Unfortunately, at that very moment, two soldiers stepped forward, one on each side, and without saying a word, they grabbed Yan Shijian and carried him away.
Before Yan Shijian could even open his mouth to shout, a smelly sock was immediately stuffed into his mouth.
What kind of time is this? Who would still give Yan Shijian the chance to pretend to be crazy? Do they really think everyone is so good-natured?
No one cared; the man surnamed Yan was dragged away from the scene by the soldiers.
At the scene, Zhang Fushi's impassioned recitation continued.
"In times of famine and hardship, the ideal was simply to have enough to eat and wear."
In an era of basic needs being met, the ideal is civilization;
In times of turmoil, the ideal is stability;
In times of peace and stability, the ideal is prosperity.
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At this moment, the head of the troupe was extremely excited. He was worried that the program being rehearsed lacked a modern artistic atmosphere, especially the modern poetry recitation segment, where there were very few poems suitable for the atmosphere of the National Day celebration.
This new poem by writer Yu sounds quite good.
Talking about ideals and the future—isn't that the best way to express our emotions in celebration of our motherland's birthday?
Ideals are like pearls, one strung together with another.
Connecting the past and present, linking the future, its shimmering light is endless.
A beautiful pearl necklace, the backbone of history.
The past illuminates the present, the present illuminates the future, and our ancestors illuminate their descendants.
An ideal is a compass, guiding a ship's direction;
Ideals are ships, carrying you on long voyages.
But sometimes, ideals are like the arc where the sea and sky meet.
It's something you can only dream of, something that torments your ambitious heart.
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Without Yan Shijian's clamor, everyone's minds were quickly touched by the artistic conception depicted in the poem, and they felt a strong resonance.
In this day and age, what people lack most is undoubtedly spiritual nourishment.
Yu Zhen was struck by inspiration on the spot, and created this modern poem in just over ten minutes. It was truly a masterpiece and a top-quality spiritual nourishment.
"Ideals make you observe life with a smile;"
Ideals make you stubbornly resist fate;
Ideals make you forget your prematurely gray hair;
Ideals may make you innocent even when your hair turns white.
Ideals are like alarm clocks, shattering your golden dreams;
Ideals are like soap, washing away your selfishness.
An ideal is both a kind of achievement and a means of attainment.
Ideals are also a kind of sacrifice.
Ideals often lead to misfortune for the honest and kind.
Ideals can give hope to the unfortunate.
Ordinary people become great because they have ideals.
A person with ideals is a "capital person".
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The original work is very long, a long poem.
As for the background of the creation, it just so happens that the original author, after experiencing many hardships, reflected on the new era of reform and opening up in 1979, and how countless ordinary people like you and me, under the wave of the new era, were either hesitant, hopeful, excited, or frustrated...
A microcosm of life, a tapestry of a rapidly changing world.
In short, what the author describes is that social thought has become more active than ever before, the times have become more diverse, and almost everyone is bathed in the spring breeze of reform and opening up, striving to create a brand new world, a brand new self, and a brand new pursuit.
At this time, Yu Zhen presented this excellent work as a gift to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
This work couldn't be more fitting for the occasion.
Finally, Zhang Fushi finished reciting, and a thunderous applause erupted from the audience.
Everyone was deeply impressed.
Even the most discerning person, upon suddenly hearing such a new modern poem, would find it difficult to express their emotions beyond applause and praise, revealing the strong resonance that arises within them.
"Student Yu, on behalf of Tsinghua and Peking Universities, I sincerely apologize to you. We are truly sorry. Our school's atmosphere and discipline have become extremely problematic!"
The applause had not yet subsided.
President Liu of Tsinghua and Peking Universities was the first to express his opinion, and in the most solemn manner, he apologized to Yu Zhen again in person in front of everyone.
And, most importantly, he bravely admitted to Yu Zhen's previous accusations that Tsinghua and Peking Universities had "problems with their school spirit."
This is truly a rare find.
Splash splash splash...
Everyone present immediately burst into applause again.
This time, everyone applauded Principal Liu for his candid statement.
This time, Yu Zhen finally gave a positive response, shaking hands with Principal Liu's outstretched hands once again.
The two of them held hands tightly, their hands clasped together with tremendous force.
Yu Zhen was deeply moved and casually presented them with one dazzling and colorful tall hat after another.
"The prestigious reputation of Tsinghua and Peking Universities, the nation's top-tier engineering universities, should not be ruined by a small group of people driven by selfish desires."
My behavior today was truly dissolute, and I apologize for embarrassing Principal Liu, Dean Tang, and you all.
However, I firmly believe that all the teachers and students of Tsinghua and Peking Universities can absolutely withstand any test and will always deserve the prestigious title of a top-tier engineering university in the country.
I firmly believe that in the near future, every outstanding student graduating from Tsinghua and Peking Universities will inevitably grow into the most outstanding talents in building the future of our motherland, the most patriotic builders of the new era, and the ones who best understand how to use collective wisdom and talent to create a shining legacy for the great rejuvenation of our motherland…”
As the old saying goes, you have to listen to the unspoken meaning behind what is said.
Yu Zhen's concluding remarks, which could be described as "great, glorious, and correct," especially since Principal Liu had already publicly acknowledged the unhealthy academic atmosphere at Tsinghua and Peking Universities, truly showcased the beauty of the art of language.
The group of people all seemed to be deep in thought.
Principal Liu, Dean Tang, and other Tsinghua and Peking University alumni were particularly struck by this. As the saying goes, the bystander sees most of the game. Now, when Yu the writer says anything, they have completely lost the mentality of looking down on the younger generation as teachers and elders.
Knowing that writer Yu was taking the opportunity to criticize them and point out some things, they felt particularly stung and couldn't help but wonder: Could it be that in the eyes of outsiders, the school spirit of Tsinghua and Peking Universities has become so unbearable?
Surely it can't be that exaggerated?!
Director Qin and the others also fell into deep thought. Like everyone else, they were all reflecting deeply on the question: if the academic atmosphere at Tsinghua and Peking Universities really had a huge problem, then which link in the chain of events had gone wrong first?
In short, regardless of the circumstances, the fact that Yan Shijian, a narrow-minded individual, was able to climb to the high position of vice dean of the computer science department at Tsinghua and Peking Universities speaks volumes...