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Chapter 77 Han Sanping's Answer (44)

Han Sanping checked the time.

The secretary burst into tears on the spot!

Boss, is there something you're trying to avoid telling me again?
Han Sanping warned, "You should only talk about movies, don't get involved in anything else."

Shen Shandeng asked, "It's been shown in Hong Kong. Do you know what it's about?"

"The mission atmosphere is so strong, why bother watching?" Han Sanping said with a smile, "The editing here has been handed over to him, it's up to him to choose."

"To be a human being, or to act?"

The Venice Film Festival announced at the end of August that it was still making adjustments at the last minute.

Why? It's simply to ride the wave of victory, giving them no time to react, and force their way in.

I just didn't expect that they would respect internationally renowned directors and let me edit it myself.

It's been stuck in a rut ever since. It's already in Hong Kong and Taiwan, but the mainland version is still undecided. It's almost mid-month, and China Film Group still hasn't seen the final version.

Oh, now everyone knows, so you knew what you were filming.

If you just give it away like Hong Kong and Taiwan do, we'll think you're stupid.

Is it really worth playing mind games and using underhanded tactics?

Who can they fool!
It's dark as soon as you close your eyes, how ridiculous!

"You're still laughing." Shen Shandeng shook his head: "Such a blatant historical nihilism film has been released. Is there no justice, no law?"

"Don't try to pin this on me, you're definitely up to no good." Han Sanping had seen through Shen Shandeng.

This isn't the first time I've set a trap for him.

This isn't the first time!
He wouldn't wade into that whirlpool.

Shen Shandeng had no other idea but to let Lao Deng take the lead and he would cheer him on from behind.

Seeing Shen Shandeng remain silent, Han Sanping felt that Xiaodeng was still young and might not be able to understand.

How much do you know about the significance of marching thousands of miles into the Dabie Mountains?

This test really didn't stump Shen Shandeng.

"The advance of thousands of miles into the Dabie Mountains was a great turning point in the War of Liberation, and it opened the prelude to the strategic offensive of the Chinese People's Liberation Army."

"Firstly, it's our side. Although we can win every battle, and win more often than we lose, we can't continue fighting. Because we're fighting in the liberated area, winning is also losing. So, focusing on gaining a favorable strategic position, we formulated an external operations strategy, which means we need to jump out and move beyond the front lines."

"With the enemy focusing their offensive on Shandong, the East China Field Army was temporarily unable to undertake the strategic tasks of fighting on the outer lines and launching an attack on the Dabie Mountains. In contrast, the Central Plains Field Army, which was the best-developed at the time, had fewer enemy troops on its front."

"After the Central Plains Field Army crossed the Yellow River, Chiang Kai-shek personally judged that the advantage lay in Wokou! He believed that the People's Liberation Army had been driven across the Yellow River and that after establishing the so-called 'Yellow River defense line,' it would be difficult for them to cross south again. Therefore, he personally directed the transfer of Wang Jingjiu's group, which was originally intended to deal with the Central Plains Field Army, to the Shandong battlefield."

Han Sanping's lips twitched. "You're just being sarcastic!"

Shen Shandeng continued, "This strategic system of attacking on both flanks and defending in the middle, shaped like a dumbbell, is precisely what allows the Central Plains Field Army to break through from the middle and turn the tide of the war in one fell swoop. It was against this background that the decision was made for the Shanxi-Hebei-Shandong-Henan Field Army to independently operate in the Central Plains and the possibility of advancing out of the Dabie Mountains was proposed."

"At the end of June, the Central Plains Field Army crossed the Yellow River and launched the Southwest Shandong Campaign. In early August, the Central Plains Field Army advanced from Southwest Shandong towards the Dabie Mountains, marking a historic turning point in the history of the People's Liberation War."

"In this process, Nakano suffered heavy losses, abandoning a large amount of his original heavy equipment and various supplies."

"Unlike fighting in the liberated areas, this time the Central Plains Field Army went deep into enemy territory alone, with the determination to never return. The Long March was a battle without a rear base. The losses were heavy as soon as they entered. Once inside, deep into the heart of the enemy, they had to endure even greater pressure."

"But in the end, the Central Plains Field Army completed its arduous task, directly attacking the enemy-occupied Dabie Mountains and establishing a large revolutionary base area. Like a sharp sword, it threatened the two major cities of Nanjing and Wuhan, directly reversing the national situation and sounding the horn of strategic offensive."

"Very comprehensive." Han Sanping was quite satisfied.

As an artist, Shen Shandeng is indeed quite cultured.

Han Sanping remarked with emotion: "Isn't the reform and opening up just another advance into the Dabie Mountains? The people who formulate the strategy are also the ones who execute it."

“In the last era, we never lost, but fighting on our own turf meant that even if we won, we were still losing. So we need to go out and enter the world market.”

“Our industry is the equipment that was discarded during the ‘Great Leap Forward’ and the hard-earned capital that was thrown away.”

At this point, Han Sanping was moved.

"There are those who don't understand, those who reject it, and those whose beliefs have collapsed."

"But war, as long as it can be won, inherently means the lowest level of casualties."

"Compared to the enormous sacrifices of war, this is small. So far, it has indeed been a success."

"Strategically and fundamentally, we are the ones on the offensive. We have a firm grip on the world market, and we are expanding our industry by leaps and bounds."

Han Sanping was worried that Shen Shandeng wouldn't understand.

In fact, Shen Shandeng understands very well.

We've never won in terms of emotions, rhetoric, or public opinion, but we've never lost in terms of industry, production, or reality. Shen Shandeng said, "But in our industry, it's a war without swords and guns, a silent struggle. When there's no direct confrontation, it's all about who's more shameless."

Han Sanping shook his head, disagreeing: "We are reforging newer and stronger equipment."

"More than half of the film market share is now comprised of domestic films, which is much better than in the 1980s and 1990s!"

"Why are they in such a hurry? It seems like they are on the offensive, but actually we are the ones who are attacking."

"Defense is for the sake of offense, retreat is for the sake of advancement, lateral movement is for the sake of frontal movement, and detours are for the sake of taking a straight path. Therefore, some attacks are defenses, and some advances are retreats."

"Can they still make moves and lay out their plans as calmly as they did seven or eight years ago? No, that's why they have to be more aggressive."

"Haste makes waste; we're not doing nothing."

"Strengthening hard power is a matter of principle, and we will not yield an inch on this issue."

"Soft power is a non-principle issue; it requires strategy."

"Those who waver and follow the other side are not what we need. Let's see who makes the right choice in the future!"

Stay optimistic!

This sounds familiar; it's as if Shen Shandeng has been hit by a boomerang.

Old Deng has such composure!
Han Sanping looked at Shen Shandeng encouragingly.

He is willing to give young people opportunities.

"Be patient," Han Sanping encouraged.

He, an old comrade who had experienced great social changes and the most materially impoverished era, was already used to all kinds of hardships.

Through the experience of developing a five-year plan, we have witnessed the achievement of thousands of essential targets every five years.

Han Sanping views things by looking at the beginning, the process, and the result, possessing strong composure and the ability to retain information.

"It's good to seek revenge, but you've stopped it now. You may have won tactically, but you've lost strategically, and the other party will still feel wronged."

"Wait a minute. Tactically, it might not be a perfect match, but we can gain tangible benefits."

"When doing things, you must see the benefits; don't do things that don't bring benefits."

"You're the one I'm most worried about. You absolutely mustn't act impulsively!"

Shen Shandeng used reverse psychology, making one last effort: "How can I not be impulsive? I can't stand a movie like this! If you won't do it, I will!"

"At the premiere, you invite directors Chen Kaige and Feng Xiaogang, and then watch my performance!"

"Bad intentions are bad intentions, malice is malice, and malice is malice. Our own strength, our ambition, and our forging our own path are separate matters. These two objects cannot be confused; it's very wrong!"

"We must fight for every inch of land."

"Correct!"

Han Sanping readily agreed.

make a deal!

Han Sanping laughed until his eyes were sore, then patted Shen Shandeng on the shoulder and said with great satisfaction, "I can't easily express my opinion, but you can! You are a force of the people! You are a pioneer!"

"The market is vast and full of potential; the future belongs to you young people! Don't worry! Chen Kaige and Feng Xiaogang have been found for you. Do you need Paperclip? Sure!"

"I'm looking forward to seeing your performance!"

We finally caught it!
Han Sanping isn't reckless. If Shen Shandeng were the sentimental type, it would be one thing, but Shen Shandeng has an exceptionally high tolerance for pressure and a very unconventional approach, so he should be pushed forward!
If even one person from the grassroots in the film industry steps forward, all the effort is wasted!

As for him, with his aging body, the burden of Chinese cinema rests on his shoulders, so he should prioritize stability!
“Let’s go through it again.” Shen Shandeng wanted to start all over again.

Why is this the case?
Please give way a little!

Sneak attack!

He's a young man in his early twenties!
Is this good? This is not good!
Han Sanping picked up his cup, put his hands behind his back, and walked away, saying, "Well, I have a meeting."

Before leaving, I didn't forget to encourage him: "If I were your age, I'd just slap myself in the face at a movie like this! I definitely couldn't stand it!"

Shen Shandeng's fists hardened!

When Zhou Qifeng saw Shen Shandeng return to the studio, his expression was not good. He asked worriedly, "Senior brother?"

Shen Shandeng slammed his hand on the table.

"Fuck! Get him!"

(End of this chapter)