Chapter 229 Chinese Soldiers
When Xie Jin came, he was not empty-handed.
Carrying two bottles of wine in one hand and appetizers in the other.
The dish is fried peanuts, and the wine is Shaoxing rice wine.
“There are no small cups, only large cups.”
Fang Yan brought two enamel cups.
“Just right!”
Xie Jin poured wine for the two of them, and then drank from a large enamel cup.
"Director Xie, you are really thirsty."
Fang Yan joked: "How about I get you a glass of water?"
"Yanzi, this Shaoxing rice wine can quench your thirst better than water."
Xie Jin said with a smile: "And when drinking rice wine, pay attention to the temperature. It is best to boil it until it is lukewarm, so that the aroma and sourness of the wine will be better." Only the sweetness can achieve balance."
"It's good even if it's not cooked."
Diale it in one sip, it's soft in the mouth and not dry.
“To tell you the truth, my favorite wine in my life is this Shaoxing rice wine.”
The two drank one cup after another, drinking peanuts. In the blink of an eye, the bottom of the bottle was already gone.
"I have been drinking this wine for a while. Director Xie, if you have anything to say, just say it."
Fang Yan said: "If you are asking me to adapt a novel, I am not You can’t hand over “Operation Sword” to Shanghai Film Industry. “Is this true?”
"Telling the truth after drinking, how can it be false?"
Fang Yan nodded with a smile.
The reason why "Operation Sword" was so generously handed over to the film studio was mainly because after the disintegration of Lao Maozi in 1991, Annan and China signed an agreement to no longer publicize and produce war-related products in the future. works.
If "Operation Sword" is to be made into a film and TV show, it must be done as soon as possible.
As for choosing Shanghai Film Studio, it is nothing more than selling a favor between Xie Jin and Shanghai Film Studio. Regardless of whether Gong Cie will be transferred from Shanghai Film Studio in the future or stay, he must always have good dealings with the film studio.
"That's really the best, Yanzi, I respect you!"
Xie Jin raised his cup happily.
The two cups collided together and made a "bang" sound.
After Fang Yan finished drinking, he threw a few peanuts into his mouth, and heard Xie Jin reveal his purpose. It was indeed adapted from a novel.
But the target is Li Cunbao's "Garlands Under the Mountains".
"Director Xie wants me to help connect Shanghai Film Studio with Cun Bao about adapting the novel?"
"No."
Xie Jin waved his hand and said that Shanghai Film Studio has already contacted Li Cun Bao Dui took over the film adaptation rights.
The problem now is that it is difficult for Li Cunbao to complete it alone, and he hopes to find a writer with screenwriting experience to collaborate with him.
Originally the first choice was Fang Yan, but considering that he had many things to do and could not spare the energy and time, he had to give up temporarily.
What was unexpected was that not one of the screenwriters at Shanghai Film Studio was interested in Li Cunbao.
And Li Zhun, whom he initially selected, was only familiar with the northern countryside, had no experience in military life, and was even more unfamiliar with the frontline of border defense.
“So you put your idea on me.”
Fang Yan said with a smile; “You and Director Wu have not thought of other candidates?”
“We also I have considered adapting other writers who have written about Annan’s counterattack, such as Bai Hua, Xu Huaizhong and Peng Jingfeng.”
Xie Jin nodded.
Fang Yan took a sip of wine and said, "Bai Hua has written a lot about the lives of ethnic minorities in southern Yunnan and the frontline of border defense."
Xie Jin said: "But there is something wrong with this person's approach. You It's "October" "Editor, you must know better than me."
"Where are the other two people?"
Fang Yan sighed, just because of Bai Hua's "Bitter Love", "October" I was under tremendous pressure at the time.
"Peng Jingfeng has always been reluctant to adapt other people's works. Xu Huaizhong is good at writing about the southwest, but his writing is slow. We want to release the script as soon as possible." Xie Jin took the initiative to pour the wine and said: "Yanzi, for the sake of our friendship For my sake, just take it.”
Dialect is not only for the monk’s sake, but also for the money’s sake.
The total cost of manuscript fees, subsidies, etc. is at least 1,700 yuan.
Seeing him nod, Xie Jin slapped his thigh, "Yanzi, I'll leave it all to you for "Wreaths Under the Mountains"!"
"Why are you listening to this? So awkward.”
Fang Yan smacked his lips, "I feel like I've been on a pirate ship."
"Haha!"
Xie Jin told the truth that in order to get "Garland Under the Mountain", A military order was issued to Shangfang Film Studio.
If I don’t get famous, I will never make a movie again in this life.
“Oh, well, I’ve helped you a lot!”
Fang Yan joked: "You just wanted to get rid of me with this little wine?" "How could it be possible? This is just an appetizer."
Xie Jin patted his chest: “Let’s have a good drink tonight!”
…………
For dinner, Xie Jin invited Fangyan to “Little Shaoxing”, where rice wine was paired with white chicken.
While the two were drinking, the waiters were gathered around the radio, which was playing "Song of the Week".
“The song to be broadcast today is a military song called “China | Soldiers”.”
The host announced the curtain with a magnetic voice, saying that the composer was Zhou Weizhi and the Cultural Troupe of the Western Guangxi Military Region.
When talking about the lyricist, he called out the name of "Dialect" and gave a brief introduction.
Xie Jin let out a sigh and asked softly: "Yanzi, when did you write this song?
Without waiting for Dialect to speak, the host straightforwardly explained that this was a modified version of "Defeating the Ambitious Wolf of Annan".
The commentary is concise and exquisite, which not only spreads music knowledge, but also introduces song information.
“The duty and mission of soldiers is to defend the country and protect the safety of the people...”
“Since the Opium War, in the face of the invasion of foreign enemies and the loss of the country, Countless people with lofty ideals did not hesitate to sacrifice their lives and blood. Some of them explored ways to save the country and saved the nation from danger, and some directly fought against the invaders and sacrificed their lives."
"..."
"I would rather shed all my blood than lose an inch of my country."
"Join the army to fight the war and defend our country. The continuous flames of war stir up the blood of countless soldiers!"
"Next , please enjoy, "China|Soldier""
The noisy chatter in the hotel became a little weaker.
Then, when the melody was played and the first line was sung, "If the motherland is invaded, a hot-blooded man should strengthen himself," the whole hall fell silent.
At this time, only the singing on the radio was left.
“Drink up this bowl of hometown wine, and the strong man will never return.”
“…………”
“When we meet on a narrow road, the brave will win.”
“Forward, forward, forward, forward!”
"Move forward, China|Soldiers!"
After hearing the last sentence, Xie Jin's face turned red and he excitedly hooked Fang Yan's shoulder, "Yanzi, this song should be so clear!"
" Director Xie, cheers!”
Fang Yan clinked his glass with him, raised his neck, and drank it all.
I hope that from now on, no one will dare to speak loudly to me, China! Anyone who dares to put his hand in will have his fingers chopped off!
That night, Fang Yan accompanied Xie Jin, and the two of them drank seven or eight kilograms of rice wine, and finally staggered back to the Hengshan Hotel.
Falled on the bed and couldn't wake up from drunkenness.
When I woke up the next day, I had missed the entire morning meeting, but fortunately I did not miss the afternoon closing ceremony.
On the way from Hengshan Hotel to the venue, everyone who passed by would praise him:
"Teacher Fang, your lyrics are so well written."
"Where, where."
Fang Yan smiled back.
Musicians at this time, whether they were writing lyrics or composing music, were all proud that their works could be featured in "Song of the Week".
Even when evaluating professional titles, many people need to make a special statement if their works have been published in "Song of the Week".
However, I still greatly underestimated the influence of "Song of the Week" across the country.
Only in Shanghai, the radio station's "Weekly Radio Concert" column aired the symphony version for the first time.
Of course, it is not the latest version of the song.
The first edition of "Defeating the Ambitious Wolf of Annan" uses the score published by the Guangxi Cultural Troupe in "People's Music".
At this time, this music column covering East China will fly this "music feast" into people's homes.
Gong Chou, Zhao Jing and other crew members sat together in front of the radio, some even holding the "Shanghai Weekly Radio and Television Newspaper".
Every issue of the newspaper will publish reports on the songs played in "Song of the Week", and this issue contains lyrics written in dialect.
Gong Zhen's eyes flashed, with a touch of sadness in his joy, and he looked to the north. Along with the singing, his thoughts drifted away.
At this time, Fang Yan was probably on the train back to Beijing.
In the two days since I returned to Yanjing from Shanghai, "China | Soldiers", like "Nostalgia", has swept across the country.
But unlike "Nostalgia", which was criticized as a "pornographic song" and banned from broadcasting, it was vigorously promoted and triggered widespread singing.
Together with "Operation Sharp Sword" and "Wreaths Under the Mountain", a series of military novels about the Annan counterattack have attracted more attention. Yanjing Publishing House made a prompt decision to publish "Operation Sharp Sword" and "Wreaths Under the Mountain". Garland" reissued.
At this moment, Mike, holding "Operation Sword", absently looked at the piles of World War II information in front of him.
Teacher Fang, come back soon!
I really want to make progress!
(End of this chapter)