I'm not a drama freak, I can really see through the script

Chapter 328, Liu Hewei: My Liu Bei, I Have a Great Advantage
The boundless ambition of a great man, the domineering spirit to achieve great deeds, and all these elements constitute the core of the "Three Kingdoms" theme.

This is also the core reason why the Three Kingdoms theme can attract so many people to become addicted.

In chaotic times, with passion and ambition, who the hell doesn't want to make a name for themselves in this era! Who hasn't, in this dull and peaceful age, thought about the era of heroes vying for supremacy at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty?
The Yellow Turban Rebellion led to a coalition of warlords opposing Dong Zhuo. These warlords, who fought against Dong Zhuo in the name of "righteousness," rightfully gained military power and, rightfully, hegemony!

Even Li Xuan, if he were to read the Romance of the Three Kingdoms on paper, could feel the book's domineering spirit.

My blood boils with passion, every cell in my body seems to be burning – that's my 'understanding,' my feeling about the novel itself, and the regret of not being born in that era.

Everyone who reads the Romance of the Three Kingdoms will feel this way.

but.

What if the body actually entered the Three Kingdoms era?
at this time.

Li Xuan looked at the vast expanse of land covered in suffering.

Why did the Crouching Dragon spend half his life in seclusion? Clearly, his wisdom could have enabled him to achieve even greater success in this chaotic world.

Why did he choose Liu Bei as his lord, instead of Cao Cao, who was more respectful of talent and more powerful, and instead a damned little warlord?

【Start simulation】

You're finally starting to understand me, young man.

The fourth year of Emperor Ling of Han.

Langya Commandery, Yangdu County.

My mother passed away when I was three, and my father died when I was eight.
From a young age, I knew that birth, aging, sickness, and death are the natural cycle of life, and no one can defy this. Even as a young child, I understood that death was something that could not be avoided.
Wisdom gave me extraordinary rationality; at the age of eight, I understood the meaning of death. I felt no sadness, nor any pain.

This is the extraordinary feeling that wisdom gives.

To view everything with 'indifference'.
He was adopted by his uncle when he was young, but his uncle died when he was seventeen.
The young man then began his years of seclusion.

In Nanyang, there was a young man who loved to recite "Liangfu Yin". His intelligence and talent were unmatched. He read books a hundred times and gained some knowledge in literature, history, divination, and even the Eight Trigrams. He devoted himself to farming in Nanyang and did not want to interfere in the chaotic world at the end of the dynasty.

So intelligent, yet he only wished to be a peasant landlord.
In the process of growing up, 'I' have experienced many things.
An elderly farmer and his family of three, who were fleeing from disaster, begged me to give them a bowl of porridge.

Seeing the emaciated family of three who had fled famine, I didn't want to cause trouble, so I gave up a mouthful of rice. With my extraordinary wisdom, giving up a mouthful of rice wasn't a big deal.

However, when I saw the child's 'satisfied' eyes, I felt a rare joy. When this child with sparse, yellowish hair ate rice and showed a satisfied expression, 'I' also felt a sense of relief.

As they left, the family of three knelt and kowtowed three times and nine times to me. Although I didn't care about such things, I didn't stop them from expressing their gratitude.
The next day, someone else came. This time it was a carefree hero who was passing by and asked for water, and in return, he would offer wine and meat.

I readily agreed. Heroes respect wise men and scholars the most. Asking for water was a pretense; his real intention was to drink with me. I could sense his boundless ambition for the future and his determination to find a way out for himself in this great era.

The hero said, "Perhaps in the future, I too can achieve great things and build a magnificent empire?"

What a glorious and heroic era!

After a day of feasting and drinking, I saw off heroes, but it was only when I arrived at the door that I realized where the faint stench of the past few days had come from.

The 'merits' he used to establish his career—the heads of his family of three—

It's now rotten and smelly.

They were not Yellow Turban rebels.

But they were meritorious.

I had thought I was no longer affected by the death of others.

But now there is a slight pain.

Prosperity.

Chaotic times
Loyal, righteous, fierce, and mighty.

As Zhuge Liang, I have seen countless people who have mastered the art of slaying dragons, sold themselves to the imperial court, and were passionate and sincere in their hearts, dedicated to the Han Dynasty's suppression of the Yellow Turban rebels.

They possess the characteristics of bravery and loyalty.

A distinctive feature that no one can ignore.

These heroes treated Kongming with sincerity, and some even tried to recruit him.

Just them.

The Yellow Turban rebels mentioned in the text.

Even with all my wisdom, I can't understand why they would target farmers who are powerless to even kill a chicken.

Aren't these peasants just future Yellow Turban rebels? If I kill them before they become Yellow Turban rebels, isn't that suppressing bandits?

It is my duty to share the burdens of the Emperor of my Great Han Dynasty.

At this moment, Li Xuan looked at the heroes who were naturally present.

He was speechless for a long time.

This simulation is unlike any before.

It's not a one-time trip to the end.

Sometimes sober, sometimes lost in reverie.

Sometimes he was Li Xuan, sometimes Kongming, sometimes a hero, and sometimes a commoner, a commoner known as the Yellow Turban rebels.

I spend most of my time being myself.

He walks through the Three Kingdoms era as Li Xuan.

Go see the massacre.

Go see the murder of innocent people and the false claim of credit.

Go and see those dust particles who were forced to become Yellow Turban rebels.

What the hell are heroes and great men? What the hell is the idea of ​​rising above others in a chaotic world?

Li Xuan felt a kind of pain.
My feelings for the Three Kingdoms period have shifted from longing to admiration, and my longing for this place and this era has faded considerably.
With a sense of this era in mind, I once again enter the world of 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms'.

Not for winning awards.

Not for fame or fortune, but for the experience—a complete immersion, emptying my mind and entering the script.

Witnessing Kongming's growth.

until one day.

I met someone.

A man named Liu Xuande.

His attitude towards the 'Yellow Turban rebels' was not as one of treating them as if they were heroes.

He truly saw those refugees.

I saw them—as 'human beings'.

In Xuande's eyes
At this moment, in 'Kongming's' eyes...

I saw the light.

"I was originally a commoner, tilling the fields in Nanyang, barely surviving in this chaotic world, and seeking no fame or fortune among the lords."

"Wisdom has given me the awareness to see through life and death, and the ability to seek profit and avoid disaster. But at the same time, humanity has given me compassion for the suffering of all living beings. The Great Han is sick, he is sick."

"Humans are like pig feed. Yet now I see a benevolent ruler who governs the world with the way of benevolence. My wisdom tells me that it is not yet time for me to leave this world, but my nature tells me that acting impulsively at this inappropriate time is a choice I make in accordance with my heart. I do not wish to see the people suffer any longer."

At this moment, Li Xuan looked at 'Kongming' beside him.

In Li Xuan's eyes, he had always been the embodiment of wisdom and rationality, one of the most powerful and famous sages in the five thousand years of Chinese history, a formidable figure who could destroy enemy ships with a mere wave of his feather fan and a silk turban.

And now, this 'role' has been told to Li Xuan.

Ultimately, the decision for me was not made by reason or wisdom.

When faced with choices in this chaotic world, it is our own humanity that makes the decisions.
When faced with Liu Bei's three visits to his thatched cottage, he abandoned the approach that would have been most advantageous to him.

Go and abandon the 'seclusion' that wisdom tells you to live in.

Because that's who I am.

In the end, it was my fire that made the life decision for me.

Li Xuan finally understood what the deciding factor was in his becoming Mr. Wolong.

Even the wisest person doesn't necessarily need to act according to their own wisdom.

Follow your heart, even if it's against your wisdom.

This is me.

This is us.

On the set of "New Three Kingdoms" where Gao Xinxin was filming, Liu Bei and the others had finished their scenes, and Director Gao was temporarily in charge of the scenes of the overlord Cao Cao.

They only reunited when filming 'Battle of Red Cliff'.
"Take your time there and get a feel for it. When we reunite, then we can have a real acting showdown."

"OK."

At this point, Liu Hewei bid a regretful farewell to Chen Jianbo.

In previous scenes together, I was still a step behind him.

Between the two, Chen Jianbo has won more awards and is more popular, so it's not surprising that he seems a little less popular.

Moreover, in the Three Kingdoms period, a time of fierce competition and dominance, Cao Cao was strong from beginning to end. Both his personality and his army possessed unparalleled strength and individuality.

Wei, Shu, and Wu.

The absolute core of the Three Kingdoms period was actually in the Wei Kingdom, and in Cao Cao.

In this Cao Mengde.
Whether it's the strength of the role or the strength of the actor, Liu Hewei is slightly inferior. He is definitely slightly inferior.

In this situation, if one were to engage in a dramatic acting contest, they would indeed lack a significant element of victory.

It's better to rely on yourself than on heaven or earth. This time, after Gao Xinxin finished filming on her own, she went to Li Xuan's place to film.

It might actually be a good place.

Gao Xinxin still tried to control the situation and lead the scene at her own pace, but Liu Hewei felt that there was still a difference between his aura and Gao Xinxin's.

Perhaps this will allow me to fully utilize my abilities.

That would be better.

At this point, Hu Jun also realized that Liu Hewei was a relatively young TV King actor, so naturally he wouldn't be as strong as veteran TV Kings like Chen Jianbo in terms of acting skills.

Moreover, Liu Hewei has a unique characteristic as an actor: he doesn't possess a natural charisma.

Unlike Chen Jianbo, who naturally possesses the aura and 'cunning' quality to portray Cao Cao, Bao Guoan's portrayal of Cao Cao is somewhat different.

This is also the differentiating aspect of this "New Three Kingdoms" project compared to its predecessor.

Since we know we can't compete with them no matter what, we should strengthen our unique features and differentiate ourselves from the competition.

If your previous Cao Cao was a "tyrant", then I'll be a "cunning tyrant". In any case, both are characteristics of Cao Cao's personality.

They are all Cao Cao's true nature.

The key point is, what kind of person does Liu Hewei want to be? What kind of Liu Bei does Liu Xuande want to be?
A monarch full of personal charisma,

This is the feeling he chose to find.

The legitimate imperial lineage, the Liu family of the Han Dynasty.
I possess the most authentic royal bloodline and a benevolent heart.

This must be Liu Bei.

Wisdom, gentleness, and rising from humble beginnings—these are all hallmarks of Liu Bei, defining his character.

Starting with the straw sandal seller, along with a pig butcher and a rice seller, they all vied for the principles of the world.

This is a kind of planning in the Three Kingdoms period.

There are actually only two main characters: Liu Bei and Cao Mengde.

Or, from a first-person perspective, let's look at this work about vying for supremacy.

An ensemble drama.

He is the ruler of military generals.

He is also the monarch of the audience.

The lord who is more charismatic and appealing will be the victor.

That's the main character.

"I always felt that my display of benevolence was just a little bit lacking, and I always felt that I was less imposing when standing next to Cao Mengde. Although Shu was always weaker than Wei, it was still the hero recognized in the discussion of heroes over wine. It couldn't be too much weaker."

At this moment, Liu Hewei whispered to his "second brother" next to him.

Hu Jun remained silent. Of the three characters, Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei, Zhang Fei was the simplest, followed by Guan Yu.

Liu Bei still seems to have too many complex acting skills.

It requires the actors' own improvisation to keep up.
"Actually, I talked to Chen Jianbo about this. He was still saying that Liu Bei was really lucky. He had two great generals, Zhang Fei and Guan Yu, right from the start, followed by Zhao Yun, Kongming, Pang Tong, and the Five Tiger Generals. These fierce warriors, each with their own unique skills, gathered around him. Looking back at Cao Cao, he didn't have that many remarkable warriors. He was even a little jealous. From Cao Cao's perspective, why did I, Liu Bei, with my straw sandals, have so many famous generals?"

"Brother, you are so kind! You are the Lord of Benevolence, and of course, good people want to follow you." Hu Jun's words sounded a little guilty at this moment—in chaotic times, people choose their lords because he was so kind.

Kindness can also be expressed in a certain way—as some people often say, Liu Bei was actually quite hypocritical.

This was definitely the view and expression in the previous work, "The Old Three Kingdoms".

The rumor that five hundred axemen were hiding behind the bed curtains when Kongming entrusted his son to Zhuge Liang at Baidi City is still rampant. The previous work also depicted this, and Kongming's cold sweat was realistically portrayed. In the previous version of "The Old Three Kingdoms," it was indeed assumed that there were three hundred axemen, if Kongming's answer was incorrect.

Then the executioners and axemen really did appear.

It has been implicitly acknowledged that Liu Bei's true personality was largely a facade created by his grand ambitions for hegemony.
In other words, the feelings of 'benevolence' and 'cunning' need to be intertwined.
The filming of Liu Bei was completed without any mistakes, following the style of the previous work, mixing in a little bit of benevolence, wisdom, and hypocrisy.

However, Liu Hewei thought to himself that it was a skill and a trick to deceive so many heroes and valiant men of the time, and that was why he was better than Cao Cao at recruiting famous generals.

Gao Xinxin also made the same suggestion during the script reading.

Let Liu Bei's 'hypocrisy' be made more real.

This is what makes him more like a warlord in troubled times, and what gives him a quality that is even more interesting than Cao Cao.

A 'cunning and ruthless tyrant'.

And a 'hypocritical tyrant'.

That's in line with the spirit of making achievements in this chaotic world.

As Liu Hewei pondered this moment, he arrived at the filming location for the next scene.

This time, everything was already set up on set. There wasn't even a reading of the script; we went straight into the scene of the Three Visits to the Thatched Cottage.

(End of this chapter)