I'm not mentally ill, I'm a master of a thousand faces!

Chapter 382, ​​The Monarch Chooses His Ministers

The way a monarch chooses his ministers certainly evokes the feeling of the Three Kingdoms period.

Fate brought the monarch and his minister together, who vied for supremacy in the grand scheme of the Three Kingdoms period.

"You're really quite clever." Yang Xiaodong looked at Gao Xinxin beside him. He was sitting upright with a slight smile in the side seat, the easiest place to observe them.

To see if they are suitable and capable of fulfilling a certain role.

"During the Three Kingdoms period, the generals and ministers were all chosen by their rulers."

Looking at those veteran actors, each a national-level performer, Gao Xinxin felt an overwhelming sense of awe.

Even before filming began, the actors were already almost completely immersed in their roles.

They are gradually adapting to their new identity.

This sense of immersion, which is extremely beneficial for filming, is enough to make their acting skills even stronger and better.

For Yang Xiaodong, it was as if he could already see the heroes of the Three Kingdoms appearing before his eyes.

It can be said that everyone's sense of immersion was much stronger than he had imagined.

It is foreseeable that when this TV series officially begins filming and is officially released...

How intense a feeling can it produce?

This was enough to pique the curiosity of this Three Kingdoms enthusiast.

Now he's genuinely worried about the group of ministers he'll be acting opposite later.

Are young people really able to keep their distance from these three powerful monarchs?

Thinking about it carefully, the interactions between these ruler and his ministers are quite interesting.

"So it's not certain that all of this group of people will be hired."

"That's a possibility, after all, their requirements seem to be quite high."

Gao Xinxin looked at the monarchs who presented an unparalleled sense of immersion.

These old guys, caught up in their theatrical passion, won't show any mercy.

They will only go all out to become that powerful monarch.

Go and become one of those powerful rulers vying for supremacy.

For Gao Xinxin, they are her comrades-in-arms in the struggle for the pinnacle of historical dramas.

The Ming Dynasty, the Kangxi era, Zhu Yuanzhang, the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, and the heroes of the Sui and Tang Dynasties.

The dynasties that have endured for five thousand years of Chinese history are now appearing on the silver screen, once again bringing them to life in the world.

Showcase its charm.

This is also the charm of historical dramas: they list out and present the accumulated elements of 5000 years of history, one by one.

Put it here.

Presenting it to the audience, letting them judge, all the merits and demerits, all the turmoil, is presented before their eyes.

Who can film history truthfully and well?

That was a great shot.

"Indeed, our new Three Kingdoms has attracted a lot of attention. It's both one of the Four Great Classical Novels and a historical drama. I wonder how many people want to step on our heads to rise to power."

The Four Great Classical Novels, historical dramas, and a favorite of CCTV.

All the factors have been maximized.

So, in reality, the creators are also under considerable pressure.

They understand the principle that the higher you stand, the harder you fall.

Therefore, from this audition onwards, we already needed to be on high alert.

They were on their way to the audition bar.

"What, are you surprised to see me?"

"A little bit, I didn't expect you to choose the Three Kingdoms as a project. I used to think that only rough old men like us would like to watch it."

At this moment, Li Yun looked at the pure and beautiful Liu Qianqian in front of him and was slightly surprised.

The compatibility between the Three Kingdoms and her. Thinking about it carefully, it can't be said that there was no problem. Even heroes can't resist the charms of beautiful women. In the Three Kingdoms, there were quite a few women known for their stunning beauty.

Da Qiao, Xiao Qiao, and Diao Chan were all famous beauties of the Three Kingdoms period.

The bewitching women captivated the heroes of the world, and their fates were dictated by their thoughts.

Liu Qianqian's appearance alone is enough to justify this title.

"I also want to participate in the stories of the rise and fall of heroes and witness that magnificent era of struggle for supremacy." Liu Qianqian flicked her hair and smiled with her eyes narrowed. "I'm very confident, you know. It would be a bit awkward if I got selected but you didn't."

Li Yun responded with a slight smile.

Who knows?

However, with Liu Qianqian's participation this time, Li Yun also felt a subtle sense of joy.

But when you think about the fact that she has to act with other people.

Then Li Yun would feel disgusted and bored.

This emotion is a bodily, instinctive reaction.

I just don't want to.

They just didn't want Liu Qianqian to get entangled with them.

A strange possessiveness arose within me, and it swelled and grew wildly inside me.

"Let's cheer each other on!"

"You must keep going!"

At this moment, Liu Qianqian looked at Li Yun and secretly thought that if Li Yun was Zhou Yu, then she should be Xiao Qiao; if he was Lü Bu, then she should be Diao Chan.

Other people's words.

Liu can't act.

If Li Yun really doesn't get selected, I probably won't act either.

Liu Qianqian thought to herself.

"Junior brother, over here!"

At this moment, Li Yun felt someone calling him: Junior Brother.

Unexpectedly, the person in front of me was Sha Yi.

"Bai Zhantang?" Liu Qianqian blurted out as soon as she saw Sha Yi.

Sha Yi looked embarrassed upon hearing this.

"I'm not Bai Zhantang, I have my own name, Sha Yi Sha Yi!"

"Senior Brother Bai, you seem to care a lot about this."

"Oh my god."

Sha Yi was somewhat helpless about this, because the image of Bai Zhantang from "My Own Swordsman" was too deeply ingrained in people's minds, making everyone want to call him "Senior Brother Bai" whenever they saw him.

There's nothing we can do; the image has already become deeply ingrained in people's minds.

The sitcom "My Own Swordsman" was so incredibly popular that it became a phenomenon, and this phenomenon brought Sha Yi's character into a strange situation.

That means they only recognize Bai Zhantang and not Sha Yi.

This is a very difficult thing for Sha Yi himself. He still receives many offers for sitcoms, but he doesn't dare to act in any of them now.

For actors who aspire to improve, the consequences of a fixed image are devastating.

He dared not gamble.

I wouldn't gamble on this happening.

This new Three Kingdoms is a work he wants to use to make a comeback.

Unburden Bai Zhantang from his constraints.

"I've often heard Grandpa Lu mention you before, and now that I've met you, I can see that your reputation is well-deserved." Sha Yi crossed his arms and nodded.

He is indeed quite handsome.

I didn't have any other feelings.

However, the reason why he affectionately calls Li Yun "junior brother" is probably because he is also a member of the Aerospace Army's cultural troupe.

Both of them belong to the same group.

Naturally, they will come to get closer.

Li Yun didn't refuse, and even had a good impression of Sha Yi, the heartthrob from the Beijing Film Academy, who had enough acting skills and experience.

That's quite impressive.

The most important thing is his martial arts novel, which is one of the few pastimes that Li Yun remembered for a long time in his previous life.

It's considered a classic series.

Of course, Sha Yi's visit this time was not just about recognizing a junior brother.

Both share a common goal.

They're all here for the new Three Kingdoms.

Sha Yi also had his own favorite role, and he set his sights on Kongming.

A role that can completely shed his comedic image.

He had prepared for this for a long time, and he was full of pride and high spirits.

This time, Li Yun gave a half-smile.

They didn't continue talking.

Sha Yi came here to exchange some information; the first batch of actors has been finalized.

Cao Cao, Liu Bei, Sun Quan.

The lineup of the three major powers has been finalized.

This time, we'll send a group of selected actors to choose their own subjects.

Of course, the final decision still rests with the director and producer.

"This batch of national-level cadres are all from the August First Army faction; they might try to take us down, who knows?"

Li Yun had long heard about the conflict between the August 1st Drama Troupe and the Aerospace Forces.

They are two factions with completely different paths.

The August 1st faction insists that only government-led mainstream narratives are good mainstream narratives, and is quite averse to civilian participation in planning.

They don't dislike the aerospace military system; in fact, they are quite active in collaborating with civilian projects.

While angrily denouncing the other party as an old-fashioned relic, they would also accuse the other party of being a capitalist roader.

Neither side is willing to concede to the other.

Conflicts often arise in their respective projects.

However, it is undeniable that the August 1st clique, as a long-established mainstream ideology, has a truly thorough and red lineage.

The resources and capabilities they possess are naturally far superior to those of the Space Force.

This is undeniable.

From a generational perspective, the August 1st faction is the eldest son.

The eldest son who possesses the most resources.

Naturally, it also boasts the most outstanding cast, with all the national first-class actors being from the August First Film Studio.

"We don't have any national first-class actors yet in our aerospace force."

At this moment, Sha Yi seemed determined to say something that would shock and terrify anyone.

A major piece of news has been revealed.

The Aerospace Forces do not yet have any national first-class actors!

This was something Li Yun had never learned before; he hadn't expected that the Aerospace Forces didn't have a national-level force.

The foundation here is far inferior to that of the neighboring region. Li Yun has encountered countless national first-class actors from the August First Film Studio.

That's right.

What Sha Yi wanted to say was that he was the top star in the Aerospace Forces, something a national second-level actor probably never expected.

Even a second-level national athlete can become a top-tier athlete.

The difference lies in the depth of knowledge and experience.

This is the difference in foundation between the Aerospace Force and the August 1st Army.

It is undeniably large.

"So you're afraid they'll try to trip us up?" Li Yun asked, puzzled.

"It's not really about tripping them up; it's more like the atmosphere might be a bit tense and confrontational."

Sha Yi did indeed mean to say that.

It's not that they'll make things difficult for us, it's just that they won't hold back.

Do things based on your own abilities.

"So far, none of the national first-class actors I've faced have ever held back against me. Brother Sha doesn't need to worry about that."

don't worry

"It's good that you have this awareness; their strength is beyond doubt," Sha Yi said at this moment. "Unlike Feng He'en, this time it's a true gathering of heroes, a chaotic free-for-all."

The difficulty of working with one national first-class actor is different from that of working with a group of national first-class actors.

Li Yun was also aware of the situation.

Dong Zhuo, Cao Cao, Liu Bei.

But isn't that precisely what makes things so interesting?

At this moment, Sha Yi glanced at Liu Qianqian again, a hint of admiration appearing in his eyes.

It's so beautiful!

However, it did not reach the point of harming the country and its people.

Both Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao are possible, but Diao Chan is unlikely.

It is said that Lin Qingru, the number one beauty in Taiwan, strongly recommends Diao Chan.

Ziwei, who once rose to fame in "My Fair Princess".

She also possesses remarkable and stunning beauty.

The competition for female roles is also fierce.

"Alright, there's not much to say. What I really want to say is that whether it succeeds or fails, we can relax a bit. This new Three Kingdoms project might just be a hot potato."

"Why does Senior Brother Bai say this is a hot potato? Countless people in the industry are optimistic about it." At this moment, Liu Qianqian was slightly puzzled.

"With the four classic historical novels being adapted into dramas, veteran actors are gathered, bringing many labels, but also many competitors and immense pressure. Moreover, having so many big names isn't always a good thing." At this point, Sha Yi paused and added, "Also, don't call me Senior Brother Bai. I'm not Bai Zhantang, I'm Sha Yi, Sha Yi!!"

"Okay, Senior Brother Bai."

Li Yun could understand this.

Why is it sometimes said that when they gather, they're a pile of shit, but when they scatter, they're a sky full of stars?

It is also often used to describe a scene where a group of stars gather.

Undoubtedly, they possess abilities that are absolutely second to none, especially in acting skills, where actors within the system are considered to have the highest level of acting prowess.

They are among the very best.

In any film crew, they would have considerable influence.

However, this approach doesn't work in the new Three Kingdoms.

You say you have a voice, but I say I have real strength. We're all on the same level, each relying on our own abilities in this ensemble drama.

Who will submit to whom?

It's not just the factions within the Aerospace Force and the August First Film Studio; even the August First Film Studio itself might harbor some resentment towards the other side.

When the power of discourse is dispersed.

Competition will then arise.

If no one can control them, it will really turn into a three-way war.

Therefore, this lineup is also a risk factor.

There is enthusiasm and admiration for this in the industry, but we should also be more rational in our approach.

"But I don't want to think about that anymore. I just want to play a role well, to get rid of my Bai Zhantang reputation, and to let everyone know that I, Sha Yi, am not just Bai Zhantang."

"Yes."

Liu Qianqian completely understands this feeling.

The feeling of not wanting to live by being defined by others

but

"Seeing you really reminds me of Bai Zhantang, Senior Brother Bai."

Sha Yi: "."

When Li Yun and Sha Yi arrived at the audition site for the new Three Kingdoms, there was a certain feeling in the atmosphere.

Indeed, as Sha Yi said, the atmosphere within their own circle is not so harmonious.

They looked at each other like wolves and tigers, each wanting to devour the other.

They all wanted to outdo each other on the battlefield of the film set.

The acting profession is not a winner-takes-all world, but as the top performers in the industry, everyone wants to be the big winner who surpasses everyone else, everyone wants to be the victor.

The desire to suppress, surpass, and win over the other party brings one satisfaction.

As it turned out, when Li Yunshayi and Liu Qianqian, these young and middle-aged people, entered the drinking party, they sensed the subtle atmosphere.

They're already in the play.

The people in front of me are not national first-class actors, but Cao Mengde, Liu Xuande, and Dong Zhuo.

These are the heroes of the Three Kingdoms era, standing right before us, drinking and chatting, their battles swift and fierce.

"Oh my, our new star has finally arrived! Esteemed lords, we've been waiting for you for a long time." At this moment, Gao Xinxin stepped forward. After Li Yunsha and the others arrived, all the national second-level actors present were now in place.

Now we just wait and see, for him, the director, the producer, and all the great rulers.

Go and choose your own civil and military officials.

"It's truly a gathering of outstanding individuals."

Li Yun looked at the densely packed familiar faces in front of him: Nie Yuan, He Rundong, Chen Haohao, Lin Qingru, Shao Feng, Liu Rongguang, Hou Liangping—no, it was Lu Yi.

Some of the people in front of me will be my comrades-in-arms in future scenes.

They could also be today's rivals.

"How's it going? Feeling the pressure? You're one of the youngest actors on set." Sha Yi patted Li Yun on the shoulder, his words full of praise.

The youngest.

The very fact that they are able to stand on this stage and compete with them represents their excellence.

Among a group of middle-aged older men, his face, representing the younger generation, was indeed quite eye-catching.

"Actually, I'm under a lot of pressure. The role I got my eye on is actually opposite Lu Yi. I'm afraid I can't beat him."

In terms of star power and acting skills, Sha Yi is absolutely second to none.

However, Sha Yi has one major weakness.

Bai Zhantang's comedic image is his biggest weakness.

Compared to Lu Yi, who has a more serious and dramatic image, he has this weakness.

"Yes, I'm also afraid I can't beat him." Li Yun nodded in agreement.

Then Sha Yi was stunned.

What does it mean to say I can't beat him?

Could it be that you...

"Holy crap, we've only just recognized each other as brothers, and you're already trying to turn against me!"

It turns out that Li Yun was also eyeing Zhuge Liang!

impossible.

It is absolutely impossible.

Indeed, Sha Yi is able to openly acknowledge Li Yun's excellence.

But acknowledging it absolutely does not mean that the other party can be compared to oneself in this role.

We, as seasoned second-tier actors in our generation, have had our abilities proven by countless scripts.

you.

Then Sha Yi got stuck.

Thinking about it carefully, Li Yun is indeed quite qualified.

Then He Rundong came over to greet Li Yun.

When he saw Li Yun, he was still somewhat dazed and incredulous.

He hasn't been developing his career in mainland China in recent years and isn't very familiar with the situation there. He only knows a minor actor who used to give him only brief appearances as a supporting actor.

That little extra.

Now, however, I can stand in the same position as him and compete on the same stage.

Although I had already seen that Li Yun was extraordinary back then, seeing him now still made me feel as if I had lived through another world.

This is really too much.

It feels like a dream, doesn't it?

"Senior He Rundong, it has indeed been a long time since we last met." Li Yun also looked at He Rundong in front of him.

Back then, Bu Jingyun was the star of the TV series "The Storm Riders".

A wildly popular leading man.

At this moment, Sha Yi, who was standing next to He Rundong, also looked at him with slight curiosity.

"What kind of character are you eyeing?"

"Of course, it's Lü Bu, the most valiant man in the entire Three Kingdoms period."

He Rundong is confident.

He had been preparing for this role for a long time.

I am absolutely confident that I can win.

At that moment, a voice that only Li Yun could hear was speaking.

He can't.

(End of this chapter)