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"The Passenger on the Shoulder" is a novel with the theme of Hakkas in southern Jiangxi. The novel has a strong regional color and humanistic flavor. This is a work that pays homage to the Hakka sages who endured hardships and hardships. In ancient times, there were many mountains and few fields in southern Jiangxi. Under the exploitation of landlords, the working people had "no roof, no earth, no place to stand on their homes." At that time, many young and middle-aged people had no choice but to travel far away and make a living by carrying shoulder loads. The team of shoulder loaders was very large, and shoulder load carrying became the main method of goods circulation in mountainous areas. But carrying a shoulder load is also difficult and full of dangers, and you may even lose your life. The object of the novel is such a man who earns a living by selling coolies. The author conducted a large number of interviews and collected information. This ancient professional picture is restored. The shoulder-carrying passengers are people who walk on the road all year round. Through their experiences and knowledge, they connect the customs, culture, mountains and scenery of southern Gansu. This is an unfolding picture of the Hakka people in southern Jiangxi, and it is also a rich history.