I am a historical film director in the entertainment industry.

Therefore, in terms of artistic achievement alone, Feng Xiaogang would rank outside the top ten among mainland directors. Before him, there were Xie Fei, Wang Quan'an, and Diao Yinan, who won the highest awards at the three major film festivals; and Wu Ziniu, Wang Xiaoshuai, Gu Changwei, Zhang Yuan, and many others who won silver awards.

This is also something that Feng Dapao has always been most reluctant to let people mention.

He also wants to win the three major European awards to prove that he is not only a commercial film director, but also capable of making art films.

“We are not very familiar with Cheng Sheng, so it’s impossible for him to write a script for me.”

Feng Dapao shook his head and sighed.

Xu Fan smiled slightly and said, "As long as you have an idea, leave this matter to me."

"you?"

Feng Dapao looked at his wife in surprise and asked in shock, "Are you and Cheng Sheng very familiar?"

“We’re not that close, but I have a way to get Cheng Sheng to write a script for you,” Xu Fan said confidently.

Now that she knows Cheng Sheng and Chen Hong's secret, she's confident she can control them.

Feng Dapao looked at Xu Fan with suspicion; he genuinely didn't know where his wife's confidence came from.

However, if Cheng Sheng could really write a script for him, he might have a chance to fulfill his dream.

……

The script for "The Great Tang Dynasty 2" was provided by the simulation panel, and the plot is based on historical facts. Therefore, the entire movie revolves around governing the country.

The story quickly came to an end.

In the movie, Li Shimin dies and Li Zhi ascends the throne.

The final shot moves to the modern Zhaoling Mausoleum and then freezes there.

The movie has ended.

The audience burst into applause.

"Congratulations, Director Liu Meng, you have made a great movie."

"Director Liu Meng, this film, 'The Great Tang Dynasty 2,' continues the success of 'The Great Tang Dynasty 1,' and it's sure to be a box office hit."

The people around Liu Meng congratulated him one after another.

Cheng Sheng walked over, patted Liu Meng on the shoulder and said, "Mengzi, I'm relieved to hand over the 'Great Tang' series to you from now on."

"Thank you, boss," Liu Meng said gratefully.

Only he knew in his heart that the success of "The Great Tang Dynasty 2" was not entirely due to his own efforts, but largely due to Cheng Sheng.

The script for "The Great Tang Dynasty 2" was given by Cheng Sheng, who also frequently came to help during filming.

It was only when Cheng Sheng came that the film crew had a smooth production.

This also made him wonder.

When Cheng Sheng wasn't on set, the filming progress slowed down, and the acting skills of each actor suddenly dropped significantly, making the set less flexible.

Even though I direct with all my heart, it just doesn't have the same effect as when Cheng Sheng is on set.

Although Liu Meng wasn't superstitious, he sometimes wondered if Cheng Sheng was the god of film. Otherwise, why would everything on set go smoothly when Cheng Sheng was around, and why would every actor's performance be as if they were possessed by a movie star?

So, while others believe that the success of "The Great Tang Dynasty 2" is all thanks to him, Liu Meng knows that it is all thanks to his boss.

The main focus of tonight's premiere was the cast and crew of "The Great Tang Dynasty 2." Cheng Sheng didn't intend to steal the spotlight, so he congratulated Liu Meng, greeted Han Sanye and the others, and then left with Liu Yan. This left Yang Mi, Fan Shuangbing, Liu Sisi, Zhang Jingchu, and others who wanted to speak with Cheng Sheng quite disappointed.

The premiere has ended.

But the impact of the premiere is slowly taking effect.

News of the premiere of "The Great Tang Dynasty 2" appeared online that evening.

The headlines were all about "The Great Tang Dynasty 2" and the celebrities who attended the premiere.

Of course, netizens also discussed the plot of the movie "Da Tang 2".

Zheng Guolin's portrayal of Li Shimin is so historically accurate that I almost thought he *was* Li Shimin!

The Reign of Zhenguan was the most enlightened period in Chinese history, with wise rulers, renowned ministers, and valiant soldiers all contributing to the Tang Dynasty's golden age.

I watched the premiere, and while I felt that "The Great Tang Dynasty 2" was good, it still wasn't as classic as "The Great Tang Dynasty 1".

[Indeed, if "The Great Tang Dynasty 2" is a legend, then "The Great Tang Dynasty 1" is a myth. Especially the actors in "The Great Tang Dynasty 1," every single one of them, every movement, every glance, didn't seem acted, allowing the audience to be completely immersed in the film. On the other hand, in "The Great Tang Dynasty 2," although the actors are the same, in several scenes, their acting seems to suddenly drop in quality.]

[The person upstairs is observing very carefully. Actually, I have the same feeling; it's like the actors' performances suddenly feel disjointed.]

Let's not nitpick. After all, not every director has Cheng Sheng's skills. Director Liu Meng has done his best, and my directing ability is top-notch in the industry.

[As long as it looks good, why take it so seriously!]

[I heard Cheng Sheng was surrounded by many actresses at the premiere? Is that true? Anyone who attended the premiere, please confirm?]

[It's true. I was there. Cheng Sheng was surrounded by Yang Mi, Zhang Jingchu, Da Tiantian, Tang Yan, Liu Sisi, and Fan Shuangbing. I was so envious.]

Wow, this is a scene of utter chaos!

[Cheng Sheng is young and talented, so it's normal for so many female celebrities to like him. I just wonder which one he likes?]

It must be Zeng Li! Zeng Li is Cheng Sheng's proper girlfriend.

[Neither Cheng Sheng nor Zeng Li have come forward to admit it, so how did she become his official girlfriend?]

The fact that they neither admitted nor clarified speaks volumes.

[Where's Su Chang? As the female lead of "The Great Tang Dynasty 2," why didn't she attend the premiere?]

[Upstairs, didn't you see the news? Su Chang went to Hollywood to film a movie.]

Wow, Su Chang is amazing! She's even made it to Hollywood. She's the most impressive female celebrity in China.

[What?! There's Gong Li and Maggie Cheung too! No matter how talented Su Chang is, she can't compare to those two.]

After watching the premiere of "The Great Tang Dynasty 2," I'm really looking forward to "The Great Tang Dynasty 3." Following the chronological order of the Tang Dynasty, will they be making movies about Emperor Gaozong (Li Zhi) next?

What's so interesting about filming Li Zhi? A weak emperor manipulated by women; it would be better to film "Empress Wu Zetian."

[Upstairs, are you mistaken? Li Zhi was weak? I think you've been fooled by those TV dramas. Li Zhi was not a weak emperor at all.]

Li Zhi, the third emperor of the Tang Dynasty, has a relatively low profile in history. Compared to his father Li Shimin, wife Wu Zetian, and grandson Li Longji, Li Zhi is often easily overlooked as a Tang emperor. However, in reality, Li Zhi in official history is absolutely not to be ignored.

[I don't really like reading official history. I've always thought Li Zhi was the weakest emperor. Could you tell me about Li Zhi?]

[Okay, I'm a history student myself, so I know a bit about Li Zhi. Li Zhi can be described in three words: black lotus. He appears gentle on the surface, but is actually very cunning and scheming. In the traditional impression, Li Zhi is a 'weak' and 'henpecked' emperor, but authoritative analysis points out that he is actually extremely shrewd and ruthless...] (End of this chapter)