Chapter 301: Watching a Movie
Subtitle of this chapter: It's better to talk about politics than to show a film
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"Dr. Yuan, won't you invite us in?"
"Oh, of course, of course." Our Master Yuan reluctantly stepped aside and said, "Mr. Collins, and this gentleman, please come in, please come in......"
"Please sit down, what do you two have to drink?" Since he invited people in, he still did his best to be a landlord.
"Whiskey, pure."
"Me too."
Irish, just love to drink whiskey. Although Scotland's whisky is the most famous, Ireland is where whisky originated. In the early Middle Ages, alchemists discovered how to make distilled spirits, and the Irish distilled local beer to get the first whiskey.
Even the English hisky comes from Viaga-Beatha in Irish Gaydur. And the word is derived from the Latin word Aquavitae, which literally translates to water of life.
Yuan Yanqian poured two glasses of whiskey for the two of them, and then asked, "So, Mr. Collins, what is the matter with you, the chief Irish representative of the Anglo-Irish peace talks, coming to me?" ”
In fact, his subtext is this, your brother is now the focus of high-profile news, and the British must be watching it very closely. If you run to Lao Tzu and expose the stuffing, then Lao Tzu will also be targeted by the British.
Michael Collins is worthy of the British's "Pain in the ass", a thorn in the flesh.
He actually heard the sound outside the strings, so he was relieved: "Dr. Yuan, please rest assured. The fact that I'm here that no one else will know. And I am here first of all to thank you, on behalf of the people of Ireland, for your many words of indication. ”
It's not a day or two since our Master Yuan used the Irish issue to disgust Britain and the Democratic Party, but anyone who has read his political articles knows it.
"You're welcome." He shrugged his shoulders and said lightly, "To be honest, I'm actually disgusting the British." ”
Collins smiled when he heard this: "Hehehe, thank you Dr. Yuan for your honesty. This shows that we have a common enemy, so we are friends. The second thing I want to say is that I personally like the script of your "Orphan Girl of Famine". ”
In fact, part of the $1 million investment in "Famine Orphans" came from the Irish. And if the film wants to attract investment, it is impossible not to show the script to investors, otherwise why would people pay real money.
Yuan Yanqian nodded and said, "I also want to thank you Irish for your support." ”
"And in the end...... "I heard that you are going to have the premiere of Famine Orphans in Ireland, and I personally welcome it." But ......"
Master Yuan interjected, "However, do you think that the current situation is better not to stimulate your compatriots. So you want me to cancel this plan. ”
As mentioned earlier, the Anglo-Irish ceasefire came into effect on July 11, and the two sides entered into negotiations, culminating in the Anglo-Irish Peace Treaty at the end of the year.
Collins and other treaty factions argued that the peace treaty was not satisfactory, such as the fact that Ireland was still a "free state" rather than a republic, such as the cession of Northern Ireland. But the sun never sets, after all, the empire still gave in.
Another rule that angered the Irish was that Irish public officials were required to owe allegiance to the British Crown when they took office. Inbrance listened to the fact that this was the most controversial point than the status of the Free State and the cession of Northern Ireland.
From an outsider's point of view, the content of the Anglo-Irish Peace Treaty is actually acceptable.
The sun never sets, and Ireland is so close that it does not receive direct support from the major powers, and only Soviet Russia recognized the "Republic of Ireland" at that time. So it's not bad to have this result, and even the Harding government appreciated it after the signing.
From the point of view of the traverser, the Irish are a bit of a disadvantage. Because the British Empire is not as glamorous as it seems. If the Irish had tried to toss, they might not have gotten a better result.
But how many people in the world can have the "hindsight" of the traverser?
But, but, but, however, nationalism itself is a political perception that appeals to sensibility, and there is no reason to talk about it.
Collins tried to reason with the radicals, but ended up burping.
But then again, everyone is nationalistic, and if you don't use nationalism to confront you, then the end will be reduced to become a bird like my Qing Dynasty. Unless you use a class theory that is more potent than nationalism.
There is no such thing as the best of both worlds, you must either transcend the nation or the class, and don't try to reconcile these two contradictions at the same time.
YOU WANT TO MAKE AMERICAN GREAT AGAIN ON THE ONE HAND, AND SUPPRESS THE BIG RED NECKISM OF THE RED NECKS ON THE OTHER, WHICH IS A STUPID THING THAT MY MAJESTY WILL NOT DO......
"Pickup pickup."
"Hehehe...... Collins laughed a little awkwardly, "Dr. Yuan, you are worthy of being an excellent political observer. ”
Yuan Yanqian smiled slightly: "Mr. Collins, as an excellent political observer, I would like to remind you that the peace talks have not officially begun yet, and the release of "The Orphan Girl of Famine" is your bargaining chip, not your burden. ”
Collins said with some embarrassment: "Dr. Yuan, I understand this truth. But judging from the script I've read, this film is too inflammatory. We managed to reach a ceasefire agreement with the British, and it would have been ......"
Really, you two are fighting to the death? I wish you had fought longer.
It's also true, this guy is the intelligence chief of the IRA, and without his cooperation, "Operation Tai Sui" can only carry out the first half, which is the part he told the members of Seris. In fact, there is still the second half of the "Tai Sui Operation".
Our Master Yuan interrupted again, "Mr. Collins, so be it. I happen to have the master tape of "Famine Orphan Girl" here, so I'll show you it. After you read it, come and discuss this with me. ”
"Dr. Yuan, this ......"
Without waiting for the other party to refuse, he stood up, opened the bedroom door, and said inside, "Lilian, Catherine, you guys come out for a moment." ”
Yuan Yanqian first introduced the two parties to each other, and then hung a white cloth on the wall of the living room as a screen with big stars and female writers, and then set up a projector.
"Smack."
Finally, he turned off the lights in the living room and started the screening.
"Buzz ......"
With the humming of the motor, a little boy sitting on the moon and fishing appeared on the screen, and the hook he threw fell into the pond, and the ripples formed the English name "DREAM ORK" of DreamWorks.
The hook swings and new ripples form on the surface of the water – Director: David Louelin Griffith.
SCREENWRITER: YANSHU YUAN.
Starring, Lillian Gish......
After the cast and crew, a golden light appeared on the water.
The light grew stronger and stronger, and gradually became a semicircle, and it turned out to be the sun rising in the east......