Four hundred and seventieth chapters after the waves
"The story is a good one, but ancient war movies are very risky!"
Zhang Yimou put down the manuscript paper in his hand and sighed.
Zhang Yida frowned, Lao Mouzi must have been deceived by the Great Wall and lost his self-confidence.
"What if we shoot it as a commercial? It doesn't need to be too long, just 30 minutes."
Zhang Yida's sudden show of excitement almost bent Zhang Yimou's waist.
Inviting yourself here with such a big fanfare just to shoot a commercial?
Even though Zhang Yimou took Zhang Yida's identity into consideration, he couldn't help but complain: "It would be a pity to make such a good story into an advertisement!"
Zhang Yida also knew that it would be a pity to make a commercial film, but when making an ancient war film, he was a little worried that it would not work well.
Zhang Yimou said: "I don't know what Mr. Zhang is thinking. If you want to make a good ancient war film, the investment in serving Hua Dao may be an astronomical figure."
Zhang Yida smiled and said: "There is no problem in investing. What I consider is whether it can achieve or even surpass the effect of "Hero"."
Zhang Yimou shook his head, "I can't guarantee this. The world is changing, and so are the audience's aesthetics.
I don’t know whether the “effect” Mr. Zhang refers to is box office or influence.”
"The box office is the influence. If the box office is not large enough, it means the influence is not big enough.
If possible, I would like to use this drama to hit the Western market again."
Zhang Yimou heard something else and asked: "Mr. Zhang actually still wants to put this story on the big screen?"
"That's right!"
Zhang Yida and Zhang Yimou looked at each other, "The only thing I'm worried about is that no one can film this story well and capture that kind of heroism and tragedy.
If you, Director Zhang, can't shoot it well, I believe no one in China can shoot it well."
This compliment was very helpful to Zhang Yimou. He felt that Zhang Yida, the richest man, deserved to be a graduate of Peking University and he understood aesthetics!
"Even if it's finished, this drama will probably only be liked by men. It won't be as popular as family comedies like "Journey to Earth" and "Detective Chinatown"!"
Zhang Yimou felt that it was necessary to explain some things clearly to Zhang Yida in advance to avoid wrangling them later.
"I understand that nothing can be foolproof and everything has risks.
My only request is that the level is the same as that of a hero, and I won’t blame you if I pounce."
Speaking of this, Zhang Yida smiled. If this drama were released just in time for the trade war, I believe it would arouse every Chinese's feelings about home and country.
Guo Xin was able to persevere for half a century in such a difficult environment, so what do the problems faced by contemporary Chinese people mean?
"In terms of props, I plan to cooperate with the Department of History of Peking University to restore the Mo Dao and Tang Dao of that year to a high degree. After the filming is completed, I will donate to build a museum depending on the situation.
In terms of music, we may collaborate with Japanese musicians. In terms of cultural inheritance, Japanese people do a better job than us.
In terms of clothing, makeup, and armor, I also hope to restore history to a high degree..."
Zhang Yida once again provided some of his own requirements and opinions.
Since he decided to film such a drama, Zhang Yida no longer cares about money.
Zhang Yimou listened very carefully and came to the conclusion that this was a serious master in front of him.
If I take another shot of the Great Wall, I'm afraid I'll end up with myself.
Zhang Yida said with a smile: "What are the Chinese people most proud of? It is their ancestors and the splendid history of five thousand years.
In the movie, I also hope to show the wisdom and civilization of the ancient Chinese through props and armor."
Zhang Yimou nodded, a movie will definitely show many elements. But you have to pay attention to the scale, as it can easily become different if you are not careful.
Zhang Yida made so many demands, which still put him under a lot of pressure.
Every director hopes that he can splash ink freely in his work instead of creating within the limitations of a framework.
But who makes Zhang Yida the sponsor’s father? It’s appropriate to make some demands.
"Okay, Mr. Zhang, I can take note of all your requirements."
Zhang Yimou added: "I also have a request, that is, once we start shooting, we should not add any temporary ideas or opinions."
Zhang Yida has never been a director, but he also understands Zhang Yimou's concerns, fearing that he would dictate during the filming.
Zhang Yida shook his head, "This will definitely not happen. Since you have chosen Director Zhang, we must trust and support you."
Zhang Yimou nodded. What he was thinking about at the moment was that he must make this film well and make a turnaround.
Those who fell down from ancient war movies will get up from ancient war movies.
"The story is good, but the script is a mess and needs to be changed."
Wu Xing's face turned red. When he heard the national master praise the story just now, he was quite complacent, but now he showed his true colors.
Zhang Yida laughed and said, "The newbie is on the road, please take care of me!"
Zhang Yimou guessed that it was written by Zhang Yida, so he didn't ask any more questions.
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Ruixiang, Huinongdai, Pinduoduo, Yi'an Insurance, Xingwang Bank, and Kuaishou signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Mengyang Animal Husbandry, Mengniu, Yili, Zhengda, Xingwang and other agricultural and animal husbandry breeding groups in Beijing.
It plans to use credit funds and insurance services, combined with the Pinduoduo e-commerce system and the Kuaishou live broadcast e-commerce platform, to provide integrated services of "credit, insurance, and e-commerce" for the farmers of leading agricultural enterprises.
Specifically, Huinongdai provides loans to farmers who sign contracts with leading companies, and Yi'an Insurance provides comprehensive insurance services such as "performance guarantee insurance."
This will increase the credit of farmers, use the capital of insurance companies to amplify the leverage of lenders, and hedge risks, while insurance companies will obtain premium income from this.
At the same time, the Toulonghui, Pinduoduo, and Kuaishou platforms are used to make production material transactions online and transparent, reduce the risk of misappropriation of credit funds, and open e-commerce sales channels for terminal products for agricultural enterprises.
This is a cross-platform cooperation. For Zhang Yida, the purpose is very simple, which is to gradually integrate its industries and exert greater energy.
After the grand press conference, another cocktail party was held.
Liu Yonghao held a glass of red wine, approached Zhang Yida with a smile, and said, "Okay, save for such a big game."
Zhang Yida said with a smile: "Thank you all for your support. Pinduoduo and Kuaishou platforms have been working hard, and agricultural products are hot commodities."
“I heard you want to acquire Bayer’s animal health business?”
Liu Yonghao asked quietly, then looked at Zhang Yida with a smile.
Zhang Yida still underestimated the power of these big guys. He had just begun to organize an acquisition consortium, and Liu Yonghao received the news.
Zhang Yida nodded very frankly, "Yes, I have this plan and I am also in contact with Bayer."
"Big deal!"
Liu Yonghao gave a thumbs up and sighed, "From now on, it will be your young people's world."
Zhang Yida knew that Xingwang Group had always had ideas about the pet market, so it was not convenient for him to recruit Liu Yonghao to join.
His preferred partners for cooperation are investment banks and financial investment companies such as KKR.
Liu Yonghao exchanged a few words with Zhang Yida, and when he saw that Zhang Yida had no intention of involving him in the acquisition consortium, he left angrily.
Of course he would not hold a grudge against Zhang Yida because of such a trivial matter, but he was just a little depressed.
I decided to go back and give the management a hard push. If I don’t work hard, I will be beaten to death on the beach by Pate Holdings.