After the "Mythology" symposium was held, the participating departments immediately began to act according to their respective tasks. [No pop-up novel network]

On June 1, Wang Xiaohu, accompanied by the vice minister of culture and the archaeological leader of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, was personally escorted by Zhao Gang and others to the foot of Lishan Mountain, more than 30 kilometers east of Lintong District, Xi'an City.

As soon as they got out of the car, Wang Xiaohu and the others covered their noses and mouths with their clothes, because the wind here was too strong and the sand and dust were more serious.

The scene of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses was in full swing, and the leader of the department said: "Now we are building the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum of Qin Shi Huang." ”

Judging from the construction progress of the site, it should never be completed in half a year. At the moment, Wang Xiaohu was a little worried: "If we make a movie here, will it affect the construction progress of the museum?" ”

The comrade grinned and said, "It's okay, we received a notice from above half a month ago, and even if we slow down the construction progress this time, we have to cooperate with Mr. Wang to make the movie well." ”

Wang Xiaohu nodded, it seems that China has completely opened the green light to the crew of "Mythology" from top to bottom this time, and this kind of treatment is not comparable to the filming of "Earthbreaking" two years ago.

Under the leadership of the archaeological leaders of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Wang Xiaohu and others walked into the museum building under construction.

I didn't feel anything from the outside, but when I walked into the completely sheltered museum, I was greeted by rows of neatly arranged terracotta warriors and horses, which shocked Wang Xiaohu for a long time with their huge scale and majestic scene.

Sammo Hung , Yuan Heping , and Li Hanwei were also amazed, and the people who accompanied them all smiled slightly, it seems that they have long been accustomed to it.

"Avi, don't be stunned, hurry up and take a picture." Wang Xiaohu was the first of the four to wake up, the first thing was to remind Li Hanwei, who was carrying the camera, to hurry up and shoot, you must know that these scenes are very visually shocking, and now they can be used for post-editing on the one hand, and on the other hand, they can be taken back for the crew to study, after all, the post-special effects part of "Myth" should also be a model of the terracotta warriors.

Now the Terracotta Warriors and Horses are listed as key protected cultural relics by the state, although Wang Xiaohu is allowed to shoot here, it does not mean that he will be allowed to carry a few Terracotta Warriors and Horses back as props, so he must take this opportunity to collect the pictures, photos, and text materials of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses comprehensively, and return to Hong Kong to let the prop master make a model in the same way.

"These terracotta warriors and horses were still colored when they were first unearthed, and then they changed color with oxidation, so this time we only excavated three pits, and the remaining ones did not find better protection measures temporarily, so we did not continue excavation."

The staff began to introduce Wang Xiaohu and others: "What is shown in front of us is the No. 1 pit, which is the largest, 230 meters long from east to west, 62 meters wide, and has a total area of 14,260 square meters. About 6,000 life-size terracotta figurines are buried in this pit, and more than 1,000 have been cleared so far."

Wang Xiaohu looked at the terracotta warriors and horses in the pit, the majestic and unstoppable feeling came in an instant, he felt the disappearance of the historical distance, and a mysterious force brought him into the ancient battlefield where he shouted and killed the heavens and the chariots roared, and he forgot to say in excitement: "What a great Qin Dynasty terracotta array." ”

With all kinds of emotion, Wang Xiaohu and others spent a morning watching in the No. 1 pit, and Li Haiwei also followed behind the team and included various pictures in the camera.

The morning was spent like this, Wang Xiaohu felt that although the time was a little tighter, but he also gained a lot, and took over all kinds of data about the Terracotta Warriors and Horses from the hands of the staff, he held the staff's hand tightly and said, "Thank you." With this information, our films will be more detailed. ”

The Northwest man grinned: "As long as you can promote the Terracotta Warriors, you can do whatever you ask." ”

In the afternoon, Wang Xiaohu and his entourage inspected several exterior scenes, which basically met Wang Xiaohu's requirements, and after Li Hanwei filmed them, the group embarked on a trip back to Yanjing.

"How?" Zhao Gang asked with a smile.

Wang Xiaohu was stunned for a moment, and said blankly: "What's the matter?" ”

"I mean, how strong is our country's support for you this time?" Zhao Gang said.

Wang Xiaohu stretched out his thumb: "That's a bar, I don't have to say it." ”

Zhao Gang grinned: "Of course, you must know that I can say a lot of good things for you in the middle, and I am about to break my legs, you say you thank me!" ”

"Ugh! You're so cheeky. Wang Xiaohu knew that this kid was joking, but after thinking about it, he said: "Otherwise, the general of the Qin army who is responsible for robbing and killing General Meng Yi on the script has not yet been determined, can you make a cameo?" ”

"Yo! Isn't it the one who cut off your head with his own hands? Zhao Gang asked with excitement in his eyes.

Wang Xiaohu nodded and said, "That's right, it's him." But it's not to cut off my head, it's to cut off Meng Yi's head. ”

"Anyway, you play Meng Yi, and you didn't cut off your head in the movie." Zhao Gang pouted and said: "This role is good, although it is a negative one, but he has no choice, he must obey the orders from above, for the sake of you begging for nothing, I will play it, but you have to give me a salary." ”

"you! If you don't have money, you need to die! Wang Xiaohu scolded with a smile

After returning to Yanjing, Wang Xiaohu hurriedly sorted out the formation of the past two days into notes, and carefully recorded the notes sent by several professors, as well as the data given by the terracotta warriors and horses, at the back of the script, and did not fall asleep until late at night.

Early the next morning, Minister Huang Zhen of the Ministry of Culture invited him again, he wanted to hear about Wang Xiaohu's inspection of this trip, although the vice minister had made a comprehensive report, he still wanted to listen to Wang Xiaohu's personal suggestions.

"Overall, the expedition was good." Wang Xiaohu said with great certainty: "Thanks to the party and state leaders for their love to the crew, the comrades below are also very cooperative, Xiaohu is confident that this movie will be made well." ”

Huang Zhen nodded after hearing this, the task assigned to him this time is very heavy, and he has just taken the position of Minister of Culture, and he has no experience in cooperating with Hong Kong film companies, and many things have to be explored, but according to the exchanges in the past few days, he found that Wang Xiaohu is a very good person, at least he takes his work very seriously, which makes Minister Huang somewhat relieved.

The two were talking, and suddenly the phone in the office rang, and after listening to the phone for a while, Huang Zhen immediately frowned, and said on the phone: "You asked Junwu to send that student's work over." ”

After hanging up the phone, Huang Zhen said to Wang Xiaohu: "Mr. Wang, I still need your help to grow my eyes later, Yenching Film Academy recommended a special student, saying that the student's photography works are very good, but his age is beyond the age of the academy's recruitment, and the academy feels that it is a pity to give up such a student, so don't you find me." ”

"Oh?" Wang Xiaohu came to be interested. You must know that the Yenching Film Academy in the previous life was very good in the world, every year there will be Hollywood students to study in Beijing Film Academy, and the teaching level of Beijing Film is also very high, the theoretical knowledge is very solid, and the actors and directors who come out of Beijing Film are the backbone of the domestic film and television industry in the future.

It's just that the current Beiying has just resumed enrollment after the Cultural Revolution, and it is still in the enlightenment stage.

While the two were talking, someone knocked on the door of the conference room, and the person called Junwu by Minister Huang walked in with some photographs.

"This is Hua Junwu's notice, the secretary general of our Ministry of Culture, a famous cartoonist." Huang Zhen introduced the two: "This is Mr. Wang Xiaohu of Hong Kong Concord Film Company. ”

After greeting each other politely, Hua Junwu said: "Minister, this student's work is really good, and he has the best grades among all the students who took the exam, that is, he is six years old beyond the enrollment requirement of Beiying. ”

At this time, Wang Xiaohu has already looked down at these photographic works, in terms of his years of experience as a director, these photographic works are not very outstanding, but it can be seen that the photographer is very professional, the angle and light control of his shooting and the matching of colors are good, in this year, it is rare to see such works.

When Wang Xiaohu looked at these works, Hua Junwu said on the side: "This student is 28 years old this year, a worker in the Shaanxi Cotton Spinning Factory, this time he came to sign up secretly, Teacher Qin and Teacher Ni, who are in charge of admissions, said that since the registration of the Beiying Photography Department, I have never seen a candidate with such a solid foundation in photography, but this student is really overage, hey." ”

Minister Huang did not speak, but was waiting for Wang Xiaohu to speak, and after a long time, Wang Xiaohu raised his head and said: "Yes, there is a certain level of professionalism, if you focus on training, you should be able to achieve good artistic achievements." ”

"Oh, Mr. Wang said yes, I believe in your vision." Minister Huang smiled and said, "Junwu, you hurry up and inform the Beiying Admissions Office that you must keep this student." ”

Hua Junwu sighed happily, turned around and walked outside, but was stopped by Minister Huang: "Wait, take my instructions to pick, so as not to embarrass the people in the Beiying Admissions Office." ”

After that, Minister Huang picked up a red pencil and wrote on the draft document: "According to his excellent grades, he can be asked to enroll in advanced studies as a special issue, and he can be asked to enroll in advanced studies in the name of a special student, and the leading group of the film academy will be notified immediately."

Minister Huang wrote this, looked up and asked Hua Junwu: "What is the name of that student?" ”

"Zhang Yimou." Hua Junwu said.

"Who?" Wang Xiaohu was shocked, "Zhang Yimou!?" ”

Hua Junwu nodded and said, "Yes, could it be that Mr. Wang knows him?" ”

Acquaintance, too familiar! Wang Xiaohuxin said that Lao Mouzi is one of the representatives of the fifth generation of directors in Chinese mainland, and has won honorary doctorates from Boston University and Yale University. His films have won many international film festival awards, and he is China's most influential director in the international film industry.

"Red Sorghum", "Ju Bean", "Red Lantern Hangs High", "No One Less" are all shot by Lao Mouzi, and "Red Sorghum" is considered to be a new beginning for Chinese mainland films to the world.

The subsequent filming of "Hero" was sprayed by the audience for nothing, but the mainland box office reached 250 million yuan, which was the first Chinese film to grossing over 100 million yuan, and won the box office championship for two consecutive weeks in North America, reaching a global box office of 177 million US dollars. "Hero" is recognized as a milestone in the era of Chinese blockbusters, opening the curtain of commercial blockbusters and playing a vital role in the development of China's film industry.

is such a bullish filmmaker, who was rejected by the Yenching Film Academy because of his age!

Wang Xiaohu never thought that his words would fulfill Zhang Yimou's classmates, and I don't know if this is fate.

"Uh, I don't know." Wang Xiaohu hurriedly said: "I just feel that his work is good, really good, hehe." ”

When Minister Huang wrote the approval note and Hua Junwu was about to leave, Wang Xiaohu suddenly said: "Comrade Hua, I don't know if I can meet this student?" ”

"This, this seems unlikely, because as far as I know, Zhang Yimou himself is already the eighth cotton spinning factory in Shaanxi. If Mr. Wang wants to see him, I'm afraid I will have to send the letter of introduction and ask the film school to transfer the relationship with the cotton mill before he can come. ”

"How long does that take to estimate?" Wang Xiaohu thought for a while and asked.

"The film school won't start until August, maybe he can come over at that time, is Mr. Wang in a hurry?" Hua Junwu smiled and said, "If Mr. Wang is in a hurry to see him, you can ask Minister Huang to open another note and let him come to Yanjing immediately." ”

Wang Xiaohu touched his nose embarrassedly and said, "Hehe, there's no need to make such a big noise, the impact is not good, the impact is not good." ”

Hua Junwu said goodbye with a smile when he heard this, and Minister Huang looked at Wang Xiaohu with a smile: "You seem to be very interested in this student." ”

Wang Xiaohu nodded without denying it and said: "Yes, from these works, I feel that Zhang Yimou is very talented in photography." ”

"That's a good relationship, when he comes to Yanjing, I'll arrange for the two of you to meet."

"If possible, I'd like to have him participate in the filming of 'Myth.'" Wang Xiaohu said cautiously: "Just let him adapt to the crew first and learn something from the crew, anyway, Comrade Hua also said just now that film students will only start school in August." ”

"Hehe, no problem, isn't he just a student, just think of him as an extra, but Mr. Wang has to take the trouble to pass on your valuable experience in film to the film school." Huang Zhen said with a smile.

Wang Xiaohu said: "Of course, in fact, there is no problem for them to send new students over to shoot with the crew, after all, they will learn more knowledge from actual shooting." ”

"Thank you so much Mr. Wang." Minister Huang was overjoyed.

(To be continued)