Chapter 156: Drama
The Chinese opera, from the pre-Qin "Haiyou", the Han Dynasty "Hundred Opera", the Tang Dynasty "Joining the Army", the Song Dynasty Miscellaneous Opera, the Southern Song Dynasty, the Yuan Dynasty Miscellaneous Opera, until the Qing Dynasty local opera was unprecedentedly prosperous, led to the formation of Peking Opera.
Although Chinese opera has a long history, it was only from Wang Guowei, a master of modern Chinese studies, that "opera" was used as a general term for traditional Chinese drama culture. For example, the miscellaneous drama "Dou E's Injustice" in the Yuan Dynasty and the excerpt drama "The Peony Pavilion" in the Ming Dynasty are all masterpieces familiar to theater lovers in later generations.
To be honest, although Wang Song has a relatively quiet personality, he really has no interest in drama, and it is just some happiness in his childhood memories. Ever since he grew up, he hasn't heard any drama. The trivial things are too rushed, life has no time to think, and there are too many entertainment options to choose from.
He knows Broadway in New York, he knows a few opera houses in Vienna, and he can hum a few words about Peking Opera's "Empty City Strategy".
Mei Lanfang, «Peach Blossom Fan», «Peony Pavilion», Shakespeare, «The Prince's Revenge», he can all talk nonsense. But that's all I've only heard, and life is busy and impetuous, and I rarely have the opportunity and time to appreciate these things.
In this era, there is no media such as television, the Internet, newspapers, and magazines, and we can only rely on newspapers and dramas to transmit the population.
In addition to the use of soldiers, there is time to spare, whether it is a recruit or a veteran, ideological education and improvement is indispensable, that is, the so-called patriotic "brainwashing".
For the people in the occupied areas, it is also necessary to let them know the existence of the Loyal and Righteous Army through propaganda, until the current anti-gold situation, to give them confident support and encouragement, so that this national war can go on smoothly.
In order to make propaganda deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and make the people a household name, Wang Song planned to raise the political and ideological awareness of the sergeants and arouse the patriotic feelings of the people through the performance of the "theater troupe".
The scripts were all conceived by Wang Song himself, and Li Ruoxu, Guo Yong and others moistened their pens, which can be regarded as the crystallization of brainstorming and the wisdom of the masses.
The Jin people burned, killed and looted the Han people, and did all kinds of evil, these things happened every day, and there was never a shortage of materials.
"Two Hundred Days in Taiyuan", "The Massacre of Zhaozhou", and "Slaves", it only took ten days of hard work for many scripts to be created, and one by one the scripts that reflected historical facts and real people and real events were formed.
As for the members of the drama club, half were elected from among the soldiers, half from the folk artists, and half were men and women. The dance team of the Song Dynasty was owned by the people, the court, and the private, which also made the loyal army choose the members of the drama club, and there were many more choices.
Most of these selected "members" have been trained in stage performances, which also makes the performance of the show go smoothly.
Despite this, before the new play is staged, it is still necessary to rehearse hard, memorize lines, design movements, and expressions, and as the director of the drama club, Hua Xiangrong will give careful guidance to the actors on the side.
Hua Xiangrong was born as an official prostitute, and there is no difference between piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, especially dance and music, and he also has a lot of attainments.
Knowing Wang Song's original intention, she brought a few prostitutes from Tokyo who danced and played well to help her set up such a big stall.
Because in addition to being the head of the drama club, she is also the head of the Xuanhua Division.
"Big brother, if you are just in charge of the drama club and compiling and practicing the repertoire, the little sister can barely deal with it. As for this Xuanhua Division, I'm afraid it will be difficult for the younger sister to take the job, so the eldest brother should choose another meritocracy. ”
The Xuanhua Division is in charge of all the propaganda, propaganda, and education matters of the military administration of the two rivers. If Wang Song is counted as a feudal town on one side, she can also be regarded as the minister of humerus inside.
Virtue is not worthy, she is always uneasy in her heart, for fear that she will not be able to do a good job, and she will miss Wang Song's major event.
Besides, she was born in a happy family, if others know that she is in charge of the Xuanhua Division, I am afraid
I'm afraid it will cause criticism to Wang Song.
"Sister Xian, why should you be arrogant. Do you have to go to Jiangnan and invite the court musicians of the Great Song Dynasty?"
Wang Song smiled, pointed to the chair next to him, and motioned for her to sit down, and the sergeant next to him hurriedly brought the tea.
"The so-called in his position, seek his work, make the best use of things, and make the best use of his talents. Big brother believes in your ability, so don't shirk it. ”
This is a drama, aimed at the toiling masses and the grassroots officers and soldiers in the army, which is easy to understand and does not require much artistic attainment.
"The little sister came from a humble background, because she was afraid that she would not do well, but it affected the eldest brother and the major events in the army. If so, the little sister can't afford it. ”
Hua Xiangrong is still looking left and right. After all, she was born as an official prostitute, and in the eyes of those scholars and the world, she belonged to the sideways, and she could not ascend to the hall of elegance.
"Big brother needs your help, and you can't refuse."
Wang Song's face became solemn, he looked at the anxious Hua Xiangrong, and said sharply: "You can do it boldly, if something really goes wrong, there is still a big brother behind you to support you."
Hua Xiangrong was helpless, glanced at Wang Song, bowed her head and said, "Since this is the case, it is better for the little sister to be respectful."
Since Wang Song values herself so much, she can only bite the bullet.
"That's right."
Wang Song stood up with a smile, got down from the lobby, and walked to the position on Hua Xiangrong's side and sat down.
To be honest, sitting on this high chair is really uncomfortable and awkward. He prefers to sit underneath with the others in the chairs on either side, both intimate and natural.
"Just do it. If you have any trouble, just come to the eldest brother. I don't believe that there are any demons and monsters in this Daimyo's Mansion who dare to come out and slander you. ”
He handed the script in his hand to Hua Xiangrong, his eyebrows twitching slightly.
"Don't say that the eldest brother didn't help you, these scripts were written for you. You take it back and have a detailed look with the people in the drama club to see how to perform the play well. ”
The two major parts of the Xuanhua Division are the newspaper and the drama club, the newspaper is in charge of Huang Xin, and the drama club is taken over by her. Needless to say, newspapers are now published on a fixed period of 7 days, which is equivalent to a weekly newspaper in later generations.
In terms of drama clubs, there are several basic performance methods such as dramas, dramas, song and dance dramas, and musical instruments, which are faced with the military and the people, and the army is the mainstay, just like the army art troupe in later generations. The time is not fixed, basically 1~2 times a week.
"Big brother, your script is written like this, does anyone like it?"
Hua Xiangrong was also startled when she saw a large section of materials in her hand.
She can see that this is a completely different and new way of performing on stage
In the past, she only faced a small group, at most one or twenty people, and they were all solo dancers and singers, but now she has to face thousands of audiences, double or even multiple people performing, and she is always a little uneasy.
"Sister Xian, rest assured."
Wang Song shook his eyebrows slightly, and the confidence on his face made Hua Xiangrong's heart inexplicably settle down.
"Art comes from life. Now it is the troubled times when the country is ruined and the mountains and rivers are scattered, and the programs performed by the drama club must also come from the real love and people's livelihood. If it is made of false and empty things, it will eventually be abandoned by the soldiers and the people, because they will not get the spiritual feeling and resonance. ”
He pointed to the script on the table and said: "You just say that this «Taiyuan 200 Days», all the plots in the script are from reality. The official family is mediocre, the soldiers are coming to the city, the lord will abandon the city and flee, and the soldiers and civilians would rather die than give in. When such a script is performed, the people will definitely resonate. You're thinking about how to make it work out. ”
Hua Xiangrong nodded
"I understand what the eldest brother means, that is, it is vivid and lifelike, so that the people and soldiers can get a feeling from it."
"Sister Xian is right."
Wang Song added with a smile: "More importantly, by watching these performances, the patriotism and nationalism of the sergeants and the people will be enhanced, which is the result that the Xuanfu Division wants to achieve."
Once such a show is performed, not only the corrupt and mediocre people in the Great Song Dynasty, but also the Great Song royal family will be disgraced. This time, I'm afraid I'm going to tear my face with Zhao Song.
"Big brother, it's not early, little sister will leave."
Hua Xiangrong hesitated for a moment, but still opened her mouth.
"The matter of the Xuanhua Division, the little sister took it first. Once the eldest brother has a suitable candidate, the younger sister will abdicate and make way for Xian. ”
Hua Xiangrong took the script and left, and Wang Song's face immediately sank.
"Yang Zaixing, go check and see who is talking crazy, slandering the little lady, and going against Xuanfusi."
Yang Zaixing hurriedly agreed, and then added.
"There are rumors outside, saying that the husband and the little lady are vague. also said that the little lady was born as a prostitute, and she took on important responsibilities, which was unethical. It is also said that Xianggong is obsessed with lust and is not a saint's act. ”
Wang Song nodded. Sure enough, it is a person with ill intentions, and the demon wind is gusting, no wonder it makes Hua Xiangrong retreat.
"Arrange it right away and investigate the matter thoroughly. Anyone who discovers rumors and troubles will be severely punished, and let them all go to the mine to dig and experience the hardships of the people's livelihood. Don't they like to talk, just let them shout all over the barren mountains and fields all day long!"
Yang Zaixing left, and Wang Song was extremely angry.
He tried his best to make his subordinates live and die, but there were still people with ill intentions, and they tried their best to spread rumors and slander him, and slandered him in every way.
These people are either the sworn friends of the Great Song Dynasty, or those big landlords, and a small part, it is possible that they are Jin henchmen. No matter which part it is, once it is found out, he will never show mercy.
After about half a month of rehearsals, the first three drama programs were successfully rehearsed.
Until the rehearsal is successful, the formal stage performance can take place.
From the first day of the performance of the drama club, the success of this performance method has been doomed. Publicize the crimes of the Jin people, the mediocrity and incompetence of the court officials, officials and soldiers, and stimulate the patriotic enthusiasm of the people.
The expression style that the people like to see, mixed with various local dialects, everyone has a history of blood and tears. What the drama club has to do is to show it truly and present it in front of everyone.
Perseverance and subtlety, strengthen the people's sense of resistance, cultivate the patriotic sentiment of the soldiers, arouse the national pride of the people and the soldiers, and stimulate the national consciousness hidden in their hearts.
The Chinese nation, a huge group with the Han nationality as the main body, will be such a powerful force once it arouses its national consciousness and arouses its patriotic enthusiasm.
Chinese nationalism is not extraterritorial, nor is it born in modern times, nor is it particularly emphasized in the Song and Ming dynasties; Since the time of the ancient ancestors, the difference between Huayi has been deeply rooted in the bone marrow of the Han people of all dynasties.
From Guan Zhong to assist Qi Huan Gongzun Wang Zaoyi, the princes of Jiuhe, and the world of Kuang, the dispute between Huaxia and Yidi is the top priority related to the life and death of Chinese civilization and the Chinese nation.
Yidi has a king, but it is not as good as the summer. The thousands of miles of rivers and mountains, land and products of Shenzhou were originally obtained by the Chinese ancestors of the past dynasties. The treasures of Chinese culture, the treasures of China, are the accumulation of thousands of sages and wise men for generations.
Han Bing's prestige, the total rate of all countries, the sun and the moon shine, the rivers go, all are subject land. Vulgar and barbaric, righteous and unrelated, those who obey are rewarded, those who rebel are punished, the effect of good and evil, Hu Han and Zhi Zhi are also.