Lao She
If I were to write a novel set in Beiping, I wouldn't be afraid, because I could pick up what I know and avoid what I don't know. Can't help but say Beiping. Beiping is so big and there are so many things, but I know very little, although I was born there and didn't leave until I was 27. As far as places of interest are concerned, I have never been to Taoranting. How ridiculous! By analogy, I only know "my Peiping", and my Peiping is probably a drop in the ocean.
But I really love Beiping. This love is almost beyond words. I love my mother. How to love? I can't say. When I wanted to do something to please her old man, I smiled alone; I want to cry at the thought of her health, and my heart is not practical. Words are not enough to express my feelings. Only smiling or crying alone can expose my heart. My love for Peiping is close to this. It's easy to praise this ancient city, but it's too small to look at Peiping. My love for Peiping is not a few things, but a period of history that is integrated with my heart. A large area, many scenic spots, from the dragonfly in Shichahai after the rain to the tower shadow of Yuquan Mountain in the dream, are all gathered together. There is a person in every incident, and there is a Peiping in every thought. This is beyond description.
I really want to be a poet, immerse all the beautiful words in my own efforts, and sing the beauty of Peiping like a cuckoo. Ah! I am not a poet! I will never be able to express my love, the kind caused by music and pictures. This not only failed Beiping, but also made me feel sorry for myself, because my initial understanding and impression came from Beiping, which was in my blood, and many parts of my character and temper were given by this ancient city. I can't love Shanghai and Tianjin, because I have a Peiping in my heart. But I can't say it!
London, Paris, Rome and Constantinople were once called the four "historical capitals" of Europe. I know something about London; Paris and Rome have only been there; Constantinople has never been there. As far as London, Paris and Rome are concerned, Paris is more like Beiping-although the word "similar" has to be pulled far away-but if I were to "live in Paris", I would feel as lonely and bitter as if I had no home. In my opinion, Paris is too prosperous. Naturally, there are empty and quiet places, but they are too spacious; Unlike Beiping, which is complicated and marginal, I can touch the old city wall with red dates! Facing the Jishuitan, there is a wall behind it. I can sit on a stone and watch tadpoles in the water or young dragonflies on reed leaves. I can sit happily for a day, feeling completely comfortable, wanting nothing and being fearless, like a child sleeping in a cradle. Yes, there are some lively places in Beiping, but they are similar to those in Tai Ji Chuan, with quiet and movement. There are many places in Paris that make people very tired. Coffee and wine are necessary for stimulation. In Beiping, mild scented tea is enough.
It is said that the layout of Paris is much more harmonious than that of London and Rome, but it is similar to that of Peiping. Beiping is natural among people, almost everywhere is neither crowded nor quiet: the smallest hutong houses also have yards and trees; It's an empty place, not far from the shopping street and residential areas. This distribution method can be considered-in my experience-the best in the world. The advantage of Peiping lies not in its complete facilities everywhere, but in its free time everywhere, which allows people to breathe freely; There are not many beautiful buildings, but there are idle places around the buildings, which make the buildings beautiful. Every tower and archway can be seen from a distance. Besides, you can also see Beishan and Xishan in the street!
People who are eager to learn and love antiques naturally like Beiping because there are many books and antiques here. I am not easy to learn and have no money to buy antiques. Materially, I like flowers, vegetables and fruits in Beiping. Flowers and plants are very expensive things, but the "grass flowers" here are very cheap, and every family has a yard. You can plant a yard flower with little money, even if it is nothing, but it is very cute. Petunia on the wall and jasmine on the root of the wall save a lot of money and trouble, which is enough to attract butterflies! As for vegetables, cabbage, lentils, green beans, cucumbers, spinach and so on. Most of them are transported directly from outside the city and delivered to your door. After the rain, leek leaves often carry mud spots splashed when it rains. The red, green and green on the food stalls are almost poetic. Many fruits come from Xishan and Beishan. Shaguo in Xishan, seawall, black dates and persimmons in Beishan, there is still frost hanging in the city! Hum, oranges in America are wrapped in paper; It's worth killing when you meet a jade stand with frost in Peiping!
Yes, Beiping is a provincial capital city, with many flowers, vegetables and fruits produced by itself, which makes people closer to nature. From the inside, it doesn't have a factory that smokes all day like London; From the outside, it is closely connected with gardens, vegetable gardens and rural areas. Under the east fence of picking chrysanthemums, you can really see Nanshan leisurely here; Probably changing the word "south" into "west" or "north" is not too big. Poor people like me, or only in Peiping, can enjoy a little happiness.
Well, don't say any more; I'm going to cry. I really miss Beiping!
Me and this book
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There are some people who love books like life at all times and in all countries. I want to join the ranks.
Books can give people knowledge, wisdom, happiness and hope. But it will also bring trouble and disaster to people. During the Cultural Revolution, I was criticized for collecting ancient books from the ocean. 1976 earthquake, I was also warned that if something happened at night, the bookstore would block my way out.
Criticism has become a thing of the past for me, and that didn't happen. I will never repent and love books as always. So far, the collection of books has developed to fill several houses. In addition to buying them themselves, more and more books are given away. I don't know how many books I have. In comparison, it is probably quite a lot. A worker who is engaged in seismic strengthening has told me many times that I have never seen so many books before. The school leaders have taken special care of me, and now I have several real study rooms. The bedroom, study and reception room are trinity, and the situation of Peach Blossom Garden, which was "narrow from the beginning", has become a thing of the past.
When some young people saw my books, they widened their surprised eyes and asked me, "Have you read all these books?" I admit that I only saw very little. "So, why do you need so many books?" This is really a difficult question to answer. I haven't studied book psychology. In a few words, I can't say clearly. I believe that people who love books at all times and all over the world may not be able to make it clear. Even if you tell the reason, I'm afraid it's varied.
My own books are far from real scientific research. Maybe my job is a little strange. I haven't found any library in China that can meet my needs, even at the minimum. Sometimes some topics can't be carried out because of lack of books, so we have to let them run aground. There is a backlog of such shelved manuscripts in my drawer. I sometimes joke with my friends: "In our line of work, it is even more difficult to have a satisfactory library than to carry out the four modernizations. When the national income quadruples, we may really be unable to turn over. " This is by no means sensational, it is exactly the case. My line of work has many similar difficulties all over the country. This is all caused by our weak foundation in the past. Although we have done a lot of work after liberation, it is difficult to return for a while. I can only hope for the future now and appeal to my peers. Together, over time, we will completely change the present situation one day. The ancients said: "The predecessors planted trees, and the descendants enjoyed the cool." Let's all be tree planters.
1morning of July 8, 985