Jincheng Dream

Yuan Zhu's 780,000-word masterpiece "Jincheng Dream" starts in 1976 and connects the ups and downs of half a century. It takes the fate of seven ordinary people born on the same year, the same month and the same day as the main line, and engraves the soul of Chengdu and the mark of the Chinese era. It is an epic of the times that has the depth of literature, humanities and philosophy. The work breaks through narrative conventions with a "flower blooming with seven petals" structure, interweaving the trajectories of six protagonists including Cheng Duwen and Jin Sha, supplemented by supporting characters such as Liu Chuanshu, to create a magnificent picture of the symbiosis between individuals, the city, and the times. The seven protagonists and supporting characters each have their own perseverance: Cheng Duwen interprets "freedom in the technological age" with science fiction, Jinsha digs deep into archeology to protect the roots of ancient Shu, Ke Xuejin sticks to the bottom line of humanities in the AI ​​wave, International Fan regains its original intention in rural revitalization, Long Yexing takes root in Longquan Mountain to inherit farming, and Cai Weixian deeply cultivates Sichuan cuisine to promote intangible inheritance. The resumption of the college entrance examination and the discovery of the Jinsha ruins have become important turning points in their lives. The work uses poetry as its bones, painting as its rhyme, and philosophy as its soul. It incorporates the author's painting skills and depicts the landmarks of Chengdu, fully displaying the fireworks and poetry of Tianfu. Its core is the interpretation of "the way of freedom" - calmness after struggle and perseverance in change. It also integrates science fiction and reality, allowing ancient Shu civilization to dialogue with future science and technology, highlighting regional characteristics and feelings of family and country. It is not only a history of personal struggle, a history of changes in Chengdu, but also a microcosm of the era of China's reform and opening up. It demonstrates cultural confidence and provides reference for the creation of contemporary novels.