Chapter 638: Literary Blockbuster
Although it was at least one hundred and fifty years after jumping from the space-time channel, it was much beyond the original plan, but Ji Aojian did not show a trace of panic with the mentality that he would be at peace when he came.
And he feels that he has grown up in this era, and if he encounters a special situation, he will take the initiative to resolve it.
At this moment, Ji Lingxing shouted again, "Little sword, a small boat with a fast speed is coming towards us, and it is also illuminating our ship with a beam of light. ”
"It looks like an Egyptian guard boat. Ji Aojian glanced at it and made a preliminary judgment, "It may be that the maritime police have found our fleet a little strange and want to come up to check." ”
"What then?"
"It's okay, it's okay, I'll take care of everything. ”
The third sister's condition was so bad, Ji Lingxing's mood was already anxious and chaotic, but when he heard Xiao Jian say it so surely, he couldn't help but settle down a little.
Sure enough, there were two policemen on board, a fat middle-aged man and a tall and thin young man, each with a large flashlight in their hands, shining on the deck, their faces became more and more exciting, and their eyes were almost full of weirdness.
The middle-aged fat policeman said loudly in a thick voice, "What kind of fleet are you, why are the lights so dim, are you smuggling?"
"Mr. Officer, you have completely misunderstood. ”
Ji Aojian said unhurriedly, "The ones used for smuggling are fast boats, our kind of sail ancient ships climb slower than turtles, if we do something bad, can we run away?"
"Is this really a sailboat?" the young policeman sighed in surprise, and continued, "Boss." Those who can sail on classical sailing ships should be rich people. ”
Ji Aojian said lightly. "It's not something that the average rich person can afford, as the saying goes. Multimillionaires play luxury cars, billionaires play yachts. And this kind of comprehensive antique large sailing ship can only be purchased by the world's top wealthy people. ”
"That's ......true," the middle-aged policeman said subconsciously, and then became vigilant again, "This gentleman, you are a super-rich man? Then why don't you even have electric lights on your ship, and you still use kerosene lamps?"
"When you take a classic galleon, you have to enjoy the classical lifestyle, and that is what can be called retro. can be called feelings. Ji Aojian looked like a matter of course, "Two police officers, all the living facilities on our ship are the standard of the aristocracy in the first half of the nineteenth century, why don't you come and taste the red wine of the July Dynasty?"
Before the middle-aged policeman could answer, the young policeman said in surprise, "What year is it?"
"Of course, 1832, 150 years earlier than 1982. ”
Ji Aojian shouted angrily, "Star, go and get a bottle of 1832 old wine and give it to the guests to taste." ”
It didn't take a while. A little girl dressed as a Victorian maid ran out with a tray of red wine and a few glasses, and poured a small glass for each of them.
Ji Aojian made a gesture to invite a drink, "Two police officers, please taste the palace Tegong wine from two centuries ago." ”
The two policemen were visibly excited. Shaking the rope, it was only with great difficulty that he poured the wine from the cup into his mouth.
"How's it taste?"
"Wonderful!" the young policeman praised, "worthy of a famous wine from 180 years ago." It has a mellow taste that has been around for 100 years. ”
It's strange after a hundred years! This is indeed the red wine of 1832, but after traveling through time and space. It's just an old wine from thirteen years ago.
"If you like it, let's try it more. ”
Ji Aojian nodded with a smile. Frequent persuasion of alcohol. I knew in my heart that the two policemen would no longer think that this was a smuggling fleet, and what smuggled goods could be more precious than the ship itself?
Although the middle-aged policeman drank the old wine from two centuries ago, his mind was still a little clear, "This gentleman, even if you want to travel in a classical sailing ship, you don't have to bring a whole fleet, isn't one ship enough for you to experience the historical feelings of the nineteenth century?"
"Oh. Ji Aojian nodded, "To be honest, this fleet doesn't belong to me. ”
"So who is the super-rich?"
"Strictly speaking, the fleet is currently part of a huge film project that is going to make a blockbuster film about a historical war, and I am the male lead. Ji Aojian said, "After this movie is released worldwide and is a great success, we will take advantage of the movie-watching boom to sell these sailing warships to interested and powerful tycoons." ”
"So you're going to make a blockbuster?" the two policemen couldn't help but suddenly realize, "No wonder, the investment in making movies is too huge now, and for the sake of big scenes, they directly copied a whole classical fleet." ”
"Yes, the film is expected to cost billions of dollars and recreate 100% of the most spectacular war in recent history to audiences around the world. ”
"Oh, what kind of war is that?"
"The Opium Wars. Ji Aojian said solemnly, "Our fleet is used to reproduce the naval power of the British attacking China in the nineteenth century. ”
In front of him were just two ordinary policemen in Egypt, and he was not a historian, how could he know how many battleships Britain had invested in the Opium War? Even if he really knew, the movie could have the necessary exaggeration, otherwise how could he shoot a big scene?
"It turned out to be the war between the British and the Chinese. The middle-aged policeman seemed to have heard of the term Opium War, but the young policeman looked confused.
"I think you also know that since the subprime mortgage crisis, the world's economy has not been very prosperous, and only the Chinese have abundant funds. Ji Aojian said with a smile, "Our film project is mainly invested by Chinese, and the final sale of our classical warships also intends to use Chinese tycoons as a buyer market." ”
"That's just as well. The young policeman said, "Now the only people who can afford this kind of giant sail battleship are probably Chinese." ”
The middle-aged police officer still had doubts, "I seem to know that the Opium War was lost by the Chinese, will they still buy these warships that 'invade' their own country?"
"There's no need to worry about that. Ji Aojian said calmly, "Actually, in the past hundred years. It is the Japanese who hurt the Chinese the most, but the Chinese still flocked to Japan to snap up toilet seats. So. As the invincible British Navy in the nineteenth century, such a mighty and domineering sailing warship. How could they not have the desire to buy?"
"How does this sound like a typical example of people who are stupid and have a lot of money?"
"Don't say that. Ji Aojian smiled, "Our marketing planning has helped them think of a lofty reason, that is, to keep in mind the lessons of history, backward will be beaten, and the past will not be forgotten, in order to be a teacher for the future." ”
"It does make a lot of sense. The young policeman said with some excitement, "This gentleman, since you are the leading actor." I don't know if it's convenient to reveal some plots?"
"Of course, the basic plot in terms of propaganda can be introduced. ”
Ji Aojian coughed, "As the male protagonist, I was born in a wealthy family in the United Kingdom, and I have been going to China to do business since my grandparents, and I admire Chinese culture very much. Then when I grew up, I was admitted to a military academy, became a naval officer because of my excellent grades, and was going to fight in China as part of the Royal Navy. So my heart is full of tangles and contradictions. ”
"This ......," the young policeman said in surprise, "I think this plot is a bit literary?"
"yes, that's pretty demanding on acting. Ji Aojian said proudly, "Our film is going to hit the Oscars." Although I am a new actor, as long as I act well, I have a good chance to win the throne of the actor. ”
"Sir. As far as I know, the Oscar jury doesn't seem to be very interested in literary films?"
"We also have a lot of investment and big scenes to back it up. It's not just about literary and artistic roles to win awards. Ji Aojian said casually, "Say it again." Even if the Oscars don't pay attention to literature and art, this movie can break into Cannes. All in all, for me, there is a chance that an actor's award will not run.
The middle-aged policeman suddenly said, "Sir, you said that this film strives to be realistic, but why do I see the sailors on the deck who are very short?"
"Mr. Officer, you should take a good look at the historical sources. Ji Aojian said sincerely, "The naval soldiers of the nineteenth century are all in this height range, and it was not easy for us to play these actors. ”
"Do you need to be so sophisticated?" said the middle-aged policeman, frowning, "You really don't want to black the British?"
"After all, our blockbuster is mainly to cater to the Chinese market, and it is normal to show the obscenity and shortness of the British. Ji Aojian said disapprerovingly, "Besides, what's the matter of hacking Britain, don't Egyptian friends want to see it?"
As a former colony of the British, and because of Egypt, which fought for nearly a hundred years because of the Suez Canal, Ji Aojian did not believe that they did not have an anti-British complex.
"Willing to watch, of course willing to watch. The young policeman nodded, "By the way, sir, does this movie have a heroine?"
Obviously, whether it is a commercial blockbuster or a literary blockbuster, the heroine is indispensable.
"Absolutely. Ji Aojian pointed to a figure on the side of the ship, "That Miss Sunny is the predetermined candidate to play the heroine." ”
The light of the two flashlights was about to sweep away, but a pair of hands immediately pressed their arms.
"Two police officers. Ji Aojian said solemnly, "Your behavior like this is extremely impolite for a lady. ”
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry. The middle-aged policeman hurriedly said, "We saw this young lady sitting on the deck, motionless, didn't something happen to her, does it matter?"
"She's just a little seasick. ”
Ji Aojian solemnly introduced, "Our voyage strictly followed the life on the ship of that era, and when we arrived in China, we basically adapted to and got used to this classical way, and the film we made was completely equipped with the flavor and historical feeling of the 19th century." ”
"I see. "The two policemen finally understood why the ship was simply indistinguishable from two centuries ago.
Ji Aojian sighed, "In order to make this blockbuster, our entire crew is really hard enough." ”
The young policeman asked again, "The lady who plays the female lead, Miss Sunny seems to be wearing oriental-style clothing, is her identity set to be Chinese?"
"You're right. Ji Aojian said, "According to the script, I went to China, met this beautiful and touching young lady after the war, and fell in love with her deeply. As a young and promising European naval officer, I have a handsome and dashing appearance, profound and broad knowledge, especially a gentlemanly demeanor that respects women, and I do not agree with all kinds of bad customs in China, which also deeply attracted her attention. For the sake of love, I resolutely resigned from the military and was willing to accompany her in China. ”
"It's really a beautiful exotic love affair in the context of war. The young policeman asked with interest, "And then?"
"Then tragedy struck. Ji Aojian said with a touch of sadness, "After all, I am a British soldier who has invaded China, and if Miss Sunny falls in love with me, it is regarded as a betrayal of the country and the nation." Her family soon took her away and disposed of her according to clan rules. This, of course, plunged me into utter anger, so I returned to England to re-enlist, and in the Second Opium War, I volunteered to come to China to fight. ”
The two policemen listened intently, "What is the outcome of this war?"
"In the Second Opium War, we cooperated with the French and fought all the way into the Chinese capital, and their emperor fled in fright, and then the British and French troops joined forces to loot the royal gardens and burn them. Ji Aojian's tone became more and more melancholy, "When the flames of the sky were ignited in this treasure house of exquisite human architecture, I suddenly realized that I had brought incomparably painful trauma to this ancient country that I had loved since I was a child, and the faces of me and my companions around me also became extremely hideous in the flames. At this moment, who is a civilized man and who is a barbarian? I could not help but fall into deep contemplation. ”
"Is this the end?"
"Not yet. On our way back to the army, we were often met with spontaneous resistance from the Chinese people. During a night raid, I was severely wounded by a little girl with a simple primitive weapon in order to cover my comrades. ”
Ji Aojian pointed at Ji Lingxing and sighed, "Stara is also an important role, it is she who plays the little girl who seriously injured me." When I was dying, I suddenly saw on her that there was a token I had given to Sunny back then, and I suddenly understood that the person who killed me was my daughter and Sunny I!"
The two policemen almost burst into tears when they heard this, "This script is so literary and touching!"
"This script is indeed too literary and touching!" Ji Lingxing's face became extremely distorted, and he slammed on the instep of the male lead actor outside the sight of the Egyptian police, "But there is one thing I still don't understand, what theme does such a tangled and bitter abuse scene want to express?"
"As long as it is an unjust war, it is a tragedy for the whole of mankind, and this is the theme of this film. ”
Ji Aojian said bitterly, "Mr. two police officers, do you have anything else to check?"
The middle-aged policeman had already believed it, and thought about it for a while, "I want to see your application, I don't seem to remember that this fleet was scheduled to pass through the Suez Canal before." ”
Eh, you're not quite drunk yet?
Ji Aojian pointed forward very calmly, "The relevant documents for crossing the river are all on our director, and he is on the cruise ship in front of him, attending a friend's party. ”
The middle-aged policeman was a little puzzled, "Is that really the case?
"There is some need for external entertainment, and that is unavoidable. Ji Aojian bet that he didn't have the confidence to rush into the gathering of rich people and find a so-called well-known director, "If the application is not approved, we can't get in, and we can't get out of the canal." ”
"Maybe I'm mistaken, I'll check with the office. As he spoke, the middle-aged policeman took out his mobile phone and began to press the number.
Ji Aojian's heart tightened suddenly: No, you actually called on the spot to verify?
"Hey, hey...... No one answered?" the middle-aged policeman waited for a while, frowning, "Why is the signal suddenly bad and the call can't go out?"
"You can go back to the office and look it up, you can't go wrong. "Ji Aojian was relieved, God bless my classical fleet, and the communication was interrupted in such a timely manner.
He took the opportunity to take another look, and found that the mobile phone of the Egyptian police was not a fruit, but a domestic brand, and it seemed that the penetration rate of the smart mobile terminal in the Middle East was good. (To be continued.) )