Chapter 168: Shaw Brothers discontinued

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That night, several groups of people came to Fang Jianhui one after another, and after learning that he had signed a contract with the military, they all sighed. After learning that the transaction price was as high as 80 million US dollars, he beat his chest and regretted it.

In the news broadcast that night, the news of the chief's meeting with Fang Jianhui was broadcast first, and in the news, Fang Jianhui's title was 'famous entrepreneur, artist, and democrat'.

The next day, Fang Jianhui, as an ordinary member, attended a meeting with the chief to meet with all the members of the Xiangjiang industrial and commercial circles visiting Beijing.

Everyone lined up and stepped forward in turn to shake hands with the chief, and when it was Fang Jianhui's turn, he shamelessly shouted again: "Hello grandpa!", the chief smiled, although he didn't agree, but he didn't refute him.

After everyone sat down, the chief first welcomed them to Beijing and praised the industrial and commercial circles of Xiangjiang for making important contributions to the prosperity and development of the Xiangjiang economy and to the reform, opening up, and modernization of the motherland's hinterland.

Specifically, in China, the socialist system is practiced by the 1 billion people on the mainland, and the capitalist system is practiced in Xiangjiang and Taiwan. In recent years, China has been overcoming the mistakes of the 'leftists' and persistently proceeding from reality and seeking truth from facts to formulate policies for all aspects of work. After five and a half years, it has now worked. It is precisely under these circumstances that we propose the use of the 'one country, two systems' approach to solve the issue of Xiangjiang and Taiwan. ”

"The concept of 'one country, two systems' was considered by us from China's own situation, and now it has become an issue of international attention. China has the Xiangjiang and Taiwan issues, but what is the way out for resolving these problems? Will socialism swallow up Taiwan, or will the "Three People's Principles" propagated by Taiwan swallow up the mainland? No one can easily swallow anyone. If it cannot be resolved peacefully, it can only be recovered by force, which is not good for all parties. It is the aspiration of the nation to realize national reunification, and if it is not unified in 100 years, it will be reunified in 1,000 years. In my opinion, the only way to solve this problem is to implement 'one country, two systems'. ”

"The successful resolution of the Xiangjiang issue may provide some useful clues for the resolution of many international problems. We can look at the history of the world, which government has ever formulated such an enlightened policy? From the perspective of capitalist history and Western countries, which country has ever done so? We have adopted the method of 'one country, two systems' to solve the problem of Hong Kong, not a momentary emotional impulse or a trick, but a complete proceed from reality and a full consideration of the history and reality of Hong Kong. ”

"Maintaining the long-term prosperity and stability of Xiangjiang is related to the well-being of more than 5 million Xiangjiang compatriots and the overall interests of all Chinese people. The most important and urgent issue in Hong Kong at present is stability. It is necessary to maintain stability in maintaining a good business environment in Hong Kong, enhancing its attractiveness to foreign investment, and consolidating and strengthening its position as an international financial, trade and shipping center. Stability is the prerequisite for development and the guarantee of prosperity. ”

"The business community in Hong Kong not only plays a leading role in promoting economic prosperity and development, but is also an important force in maintaining social stability. People in the industrial and commercial circles of Hong Kong have a glorious tradition of loving the country and Hong Kong. It is hoped that the industrial and commercial circles of Hong Kong will make new contributions to the development and revitalization of Hong Kong's economy, further strengthen economic cooperation with the hinterland, and achieve mutual benefit and win-win results. ”

The chief finally said: "Xiangjiang has been ruled by foreigners for more than 100 years, and it is finally time to return to the embrace of the motherland, and hand over Xiangjiang to you to manage by yourself, you must have confidence, unity, and good governance of Xiangjiang." ”

He asked loudly, "Do you have confidence in managing Xiangjiang well?"

Everyone said in unison: "Yes!" Among them, Fang Jianhui's voice was particularly high-pitched.

After that, Hu Yingdong, Li Jiacheng, Zheng Yutong, He Hongyan, and others of the delegation who visited Beijing spoke one after another and discussed a number of issues, and the leaders also responded to them, and the atmosphere was cordial and friendly. When it was Fang Jianhui's turn to speak, he said: "I think what the chief and the seniors in the business community said are very good, and I fully agree with it. ”

The chief asked, "Don't you have any opinions?"

"I'm young, so I don't know much about politics. Fang Jianhui began to lean on the small sale: "Anyway, I think what the chief said is very good, very right, I can't say anything myself." ”

The chief snorted: "You little slippery head!"

Fang Jianhui touched his head and smiled, what should have been said was said yesterday, and there is no need to be in the limelight today.

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In the afternoon, Fang Jianhui went to the Imperial Capital Film Academy, and as usual, he announced the same four measures as the Central Academy of Drama, that is, sending money, giving gifts, subsidizing films, and subsidizing going abroad.

The Imperial Capital Film Academy is the same as the Central Academy of Drama, and his films have just been screened here, and they are also enthusiastically admired and welcomed.

Shirley took the official contract text faxed by Xiangjiang and signed a formal agreement with the military, and later that day, the first batch of $20 million arrived.

Then, the military was resolute, and the work of clearing the house began immediately, and Shirley arranged for someone to find the Imperial Capital Ancient Architectural Design and Research Institute to start the restoration of the original appearance of the Qingwang Mansion.

In the next two days, Fang Jianhui was received by the general secretary and the prime minister in succession, and the central leaders expressed their high hopes for him, and Fang Jianhui once again assured that he would live up to his expectations, and mentioned the introduction of movies and television, as well as the construction of cinemas in the mainland.

At the same time, the generals under Fang Jianhui also negotiated with the Film Bureau, the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Radio, Film and Television and other ministries and commissions to negotiate specific film and television introductions.

On June 17, Fang Jianhui ended his trip to the imperial capital, accompanied by comrades from the Xiangao Office, and came to the capital airport, ready to take a flight back to Xiangjiang.

"Li Si, I'll leave a lot of things here to you, I hope you won't let me down. ”

Many things in the imperial capital are underway, not to mention anything else, but the decoration of the palace is a big project, and someone must be left to take care of it, when Fang Jianhui was considering the candidates, he thought of Li Si, who had previously brought "The Great Hero Huo Yuanjia" to the mainland, and after asking his opinion, he was appointed as the director of the Angel Holding Office in the Imperial Capital.

Seeking wealth and danger, Li Si saw the opportunity behind this position and happily accepted the appointment. At this time, he assured Fang Jianhui: "Please rest assured, chairman, I will try my best to deal with it." ”

Fang Jianhui patted him on the shoulder: "In addition to promoting the construction of the palace, your job is mainly to handle the relationship with various ministries and commissions and all aspects. ”

"Yes, boss!"

When the boarding time came, Fang Jianhui waved goodbye to the people who saw them off, walked into the first-class cabin, and found that Shao Lao was there.

"Shao Lao!"

"Young Master Fang!"

The TV stations of the two have killed you to death before, but after the last tea, the relationship has eased considerably. Therefore, this meeting can also be talked and laughed.

The two chatted about their thoughts on this trip to the capital, and Fang Jianhui suddenly remembered: "Old Shao, I heard that you intend to discontinue the production of Shaw Brothers, is this true?"

Shao Lao sighed: "Jianhui, I won't tell you, I do have this intention." ”

Fang Jianhui couldn't help but sigh, needless to say, the reason why the Shaw Brothers made a fuss to the point of stopping production was due to his great credit. At this moment, he is not comforting, not comforting, for a while, I don't know what to say.

Shaw Brothers, whose full name is Shaw Brothers (Hong Kong) Limited, is a film production company established in Hong Kong in 1958, and in the same year, the Shaw Brothers studio was established in Clear Water Bay, Kowloon.

The golden age of Shaw Brothers Pictures was concentrated in the 60s and 70s, when it was also the time, Li Hanxiang, Hu Jinquan, Zhang Che and Chu Yuan, the four ace directors Xiao Ao Jianghu, Dillon, Wang Yu, Fu Sheng, Jiang David, Ling Bo, Lettie, Lin Dai, Li Lihua, the four kings and four queens shrouded in a dazzling halo.

However, after entering the 80s, Shaw Brothers production was no longer in the limelight, and the large-scale studio system pursued for many years made the thinking of decision-makers aging and unable to keep up with the pace of the times. still follows the shooting mode of setting up scenes on the set in the 60s and 70s, which is too shabby compared to Angel Pictures and Golden Harvest filming on the set of world-famous locations. In addition, Shaw Brothers' blind reduction of costs will inevitably affect the quality of the film, which in turn will lead to conservative creation.

Under the vigorous squeeze of Angel Pictures, the Shaw Brothers film is declining, and it is becoming more and more unsustainable.

"There are talented people from generation to generation, and a new generation is better than the old. Shao Lao said: "Jianhui, you don't have to feel sorry for me, after the Shaw Brothers is discontinued, I can put all my energy into TVB, which may not be a good thing for you." ”

When wireless had the upper hand, Fang Jianhui was still not afraid, but at this time, wireless had been suppressed by ATV, so he had nothing to worry about: "Hehe, then I'll wait for Shao Lao to make a move." ”

Shao Lao also laughed, paused, and Fang Jianhui asked, "Sixth Uncle, if the Shaw Brothers want to stop production, then how will the Shaw Brothers Cinema Line be arranged? If you don't mind, I'm willing to take over the whole thing." ”

Shaw Brothers Pictures stopped production, and Shaw Brothers Cinemas immediately became a source of water, and the next step will definitely be looking for buyers. Shao Lao said: "Jianhui, don't you already have Angel Cinema and Anle Cinema, why do you still have to take over?"

According to common sense, in the land of Xiangjiang projectile, two cinema lines are enough, but Fang Jianhui has other considerations: in the next few years, the vigorous development of Xiangjiang films is a high probability event, and it is not a bad thing to have one more cinema in hand;

In addition, once Huaying signs the joint statement, the real estate market in Hong Kong will rise like a rocket, and the theater that is bought now will make a lot of money even if it is sold in the future. To sum up, the more he is for the cinema, the better.

Fang Jianhui said with a smile: "At this point, Sixth Uncle doesn't have to worry about me. ”

"You're willing to take over, preferably of course. Shao Lao smiled: "Now apart from you, I'm afraid there are few people who have both the financial resources and the willingness to buy a theater." ”

"So, are you willing to make a move?"

"Yes, though, the price may be higher. ”

"It's okay, the price can be negotiated. Fang Jianhui said: "Let's talk about the general range first." ”

"The Shaw Brothers Cinema Line, including the four leading cinemas, has a total of 16 cinemas, which cannot be less than HK$400 million. ”

"This is too high, IMHO, except for the four leading theaters, the rest of the small theaters are of no value at all..."

The two talked all the way, and when the plane landed, they finally reached a consensus.