Chapter 32 Chapter Thirty-Two

In Zhongnanhai, Beijing, Chairman Mao listened to A Bing's "The Moon Reflected in Two Springs" and appreciated it very much. He commented: ""The Moon Reflected in Two Springs" has a strong folk flavor, which is very good and should be carried forward." Premier Zhou also appreciated it very much, and instructed them: "Make a record, and give it to visiting international friends as a precious gift." Ma Sicong, dean of the Central Conservatory of Music, said: "It's simply a proficiency..." Beijing, in the office of Vice Minister Zhang of the Ministry of Culture, the party committee, dean of the Central Conservatory of Music, Professor Yang Yin and two teachers from the working group reported to Vice Minister Zhang the situation of recording "The Moon Reflected in Two Springs".

Yang Yin said: "A Bing played the piano for us when he was sick. He suffered from severe tuberculosis and often vomited blood. On that day, the Wuxi Municipal Government held a concert for him, and his performance received stormy applause. When congratulating him, he passed out." "Ah, how is he now?" Deputy Minister Zhang asked with concern. "He is in the hospital. The Wuxi Municipal Government is very concerned about his health and is treating him." Six pieces of Abing's music were played in the office of the Ministry of Culture. "The Moon Reflected in Two Springs" made the minister and everyone very excited after listening to it.

Vice Minister Zhang said: "It's very beautiful." "It's so touching..." Everyone was full of praise. The dean Ma Sicong praised: "The skill is perfect! This piece of music is too precious." Vice Minister Zhang said: "We will report to Chairman Mao and Premier Zhou immediately." In Zhongnanhai, in Chairman Mao's study, Yang Yin played "The Moon Reflected in Two Springs" for Chairman Mao and Premier Zhou. Suddenly, the beautiful music echoed in Zhongnanhai.Chairman Mao listened intently while smoking, and Premier Zhou, who was sitting by the side, also listened intently...

At the end of the song, Chairman Mao praised: ""The Moon Reflected in the Two Springs" has a strong folk flavor, it is very good, and it should be carried forward." Premier Zhou also appreciated it very much, saying: ""The Moon Reflected in the Two Springs" is so good, it will be made into a record, and it will be presented as a precious gift to visiting international friends." Vice Minister Zhang, Yang Yin, party secretary, and dean came out of Zhongnanhai excitedly. In the car, the party secretary said to Yang Yin: "We will send the recording to the studio for recording immediately."

"Okay, the working group has already contacted." This afternoon, it was snowing heavily, and the auditorium of the Central Conservatory of Music was full of teachers, students and staff. Those who didn’t have a seat were crowded in the aisle, and there were also people standing outside the door. They were all waiting and talking in low voices. "I heard it was a blind man." "Yes, the stage name is Blind Man A Bing." "A Bing is a Taoist priest." "His music is a fusion of Taoist music and folk music." The secretary of the party committee said: "Please be quiet, everyone. We are about to play folk musician Hua Yanjun, which is A Bing's record "Erquan Yingyue". A Bing is from Wuxi, and he is a very talented folk musician. A musician, in the old society, he was tortured so much that he lost his eyesight. He also suffered from severe tuberculosis and his body was very weak. However, A Bing is the Beethoven of the East. The bottom is struggling, his music reflects the indomitable fighting spirit of the suffering Chinese nation, and his "Erquan Yingyue" is equivalent to that of the East. Next, please give instructions to Vice Minister Zhang."

Vice Minister Zhang said: "A Bing, I know him well. He is a great musician. We should learn not only his art, but also his strength. He has done a lot of work for anti-Japanese propaganda. He is a revolutionary musician, the Beethoven of the East, and the pride of the Chinese people, we must learn from his integrity and his music, so that "Two Springs Reflecting the Moon" will shock the world." The party secretary said: "Okay, now, please let us feel the charm of Abing's music together!" The sad and passionate music reverberated over the auditorium of the Central Conservatory of Music, and flew out of the campus through the window...

The teachers and students listened silently. Tears were running down people's faces...they were wiping them away. As the music changed from pathos to passion, people's eyes gradually brightened. After the record was played, there was prolonged applause in the auditorium. The teachers and students walked out of the auditorium, some still wiping their tears. They said: "I have never heard such beautiful and touching music." "Simply Oriental." "Yes, A Bing is simply the Beethoven of the East..." Vice Minister Zhang said to the party secretary: "A Bing's record must be broadcast throughout the country."

"Yes, Minister." The secretary of the party committee said to Yang Yin and the staff of the working group: "Your task has been accomplished so well, the party committee has decided to allow you to go to Wuxi to continue recording in the spring of next year." "Okay, we must go." Yang Yin and the others were walking in the courtyard facing the snowflakes. Under the plum tree in front, they heard the students saying: "Ah, Xuemei is so beautiful!" "A Bing's "The Moon Reflected in Two Springs" is as beautiful and proud as Xuemei."

A student said: "Well said, "Erquan Yingyue" has an extraordinary artistic conception, and it is indeed A Bing's work of weeping blood." Just as they were talking, the students saw Vice Minister Zhang of the Ministry of Culture, Secretary of the Party Committee, and Yang Yin approaching, and surrounded them. One said, "Mr. Yang, Mr. A Bing is so great, we really want to meet him." The secretary of the party committee said: "Okay, next spring, let's pick up A Bing and let him give lectures to everyone, okay?" "Great." Vice Minister Zhang instructed: "A Bing must be brought to Beijing."

"Yes, Minister." The party secretary said.