Many people call "Nirvana in Fire" a political drama that is rare in a decade, but in Wei Yang's opinion, this is definitely an overestimation of the drama.
In essence, "Nirvana in Fire" is a thoroughly refreshing costume drama.
There are many flaws in the whole drama, and the childish power struggles were exposed by others in the later stages.
For example, the 70,000 elite troops mentioned earlier were killed by their own emperor. This plot is simply outrageous.
70,000 elite troops, what does this mean? Liu Bei actually had about the same number of troops when he fought the Battle of Yiling. It can almost be said that they were the main force of a separatist regime. As a result, they were killed in one battle, which directly led to the collapse of Shu's national destiny.
If it weren't for Zhuge Liang's hard work and his plan to march to Qishan six times, it's hard to say whether the Three Kingdoms would have existed.
Wanyan Gou was such an idiot back then, but he only killed Yue Fei and his close relatives. He demoted and transferred others to other positions and suppressed them, but did not attack the entire Yue Army.
So when Wei Yang was writing the script for "Langya Bang", the first thing he did was to change 70,000 to 7,000.
In fact, this number is a bit too much. Theoretically speaking, those who are completely dependent on a certain general or family, except for the middle and high-level leaders of the army, may have only a few hundred real descendants. The rest may have resentment at most, but may not necessarily rebel.
But Wei Yang also has to consider the plot. To put it bluntly, this drama is about revenge, so the hatred must be made bigger.
A few hundred people may sound ordinary, but thousands of people together form an army, which gives the audience a completely different feeling. It also changes from a simple power struggle and family feud to the emperor damaging national interests, and the conflict becomes more acute.
I'm not being too naive, but it's true that many authors are too naive when describing power struggles.
Especially some female authors, who almost lack basic common sense and rely entirely on imagination. This is the case with "Nirvana in Fire". It seems that the hero Mei Changsu's road to revenge is very difficult, but in fact it is completely a crushing victory.
Look at his teammates. The military boss in the south is his fiancée, the prince who holds military power is his brother, his best friend is the head of the Royal Guards, and there are many high-level officials who have deep connections with him.
What's even more ridiculous is that the organizational intelligence, wealth, and individual soldier quality he possesses are unrivaled in the world, and he himself is known as the number one strategist with extraordinary wisdom.
Anyone else would have rebelled and become emperor, but he went to great lengths to push his good brother to the throne and then made the old emperor apologize.
So, if you look closely, you will find that a lot of the logic in the TV series doesn't make sense at all.
This is the magical modification made by Noon Sunshine. If you read the original novel, your blood pressure will rise. Rather than a power struggle, it is more like a "romance story" that leans towards Danmei.
So Wei Yang was hesitant at first whether to take on this role.
Even though there are many flaws in "The East Palace" and "Joy of Life" if you look closely, the general logic and common sense of the power struggle line are acceptable, and there are highlights from time to time.
But he finally chose to take part in the show because although "Nirvana in Fire" has many flaws, it also has many advantages.
"Ancient cool drama" may seem a bit derogatory, but it is precisely the biggest factor in the success of a drama.
The reason why the "Joy of Life" trilogy is so popular is because it's so exciting. The hero Fan Xian overcomes difficulties one after another, defeats the villains, gets promoted and given a higher title, is surrounded by beauties, and the plots are interconnected, with small climaxes following big ones.
The same is true for "Nirvana in Fire", you can say that his portrayal of political intrigue is like a joke, but it just feels good.
Ministers, princes, the crown prince and even the emperor were fooled by a sickly man who never left the house.
From the moment he entered the game of revenge, his enemies and minions were defeated one by one by his hands, turning his greatest enemy, the emperor, into a truly lonely man, who finally knelt down and cried bitterly.
This is an alternative version of leveling up and fighting monsters! As long as the rhythm is well controlled, a little bit of appropriate climax, and accumulation of emotions, it is enough to make the audience scream with pleasure.
In addition, the character setting is also good enough. Mei Changsu's calm and nonchalant demeanor as a strategist who thinks the world is under his control makes people feel that he is awesome.
Without discussing the real history, why is Zhuge Liang in "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" liked by so many people?
There is no need to say much about his dedication and loyalty, as well as his amazing wisdom and the tragic plot of "How can the heaven be so unkind to me?"
Mei Changsu is, to some extent, an alternative version of Zhuge Liang.
He is smart, wise, and kind, but he also has the double tragedy of having a blood feud and dying soon.
Although he is not loyal to the emperor, he has love for the emperor. Many people like "Nirvana in Fire" because they value the bond and friendship between Mei Changsu and the supporting characters.
It is no exaggeration to say that Mei Changsu is absolutely a perfect character. As long as you immerse yourself in the plot of "Langya Bang", it is hard not to like him or even fall in love with him.
In Wei Yang's opinion, the story rhythm structure of "Langya Bang" even surpasses "Joy of Life".
The latter has many comedic plots and is good at character creation, while the former is stronger in plot layout, rhythm changes, and character emotional processing.
Both also have a common advantage, which is a certain degree of idealism versus realism.
There is a hidden plot in "Joy of Life", that is, Fan Xian, as a "man of later generations", advocates that everyone is like a dragon, without distinction of high or low.
This statement was not recognized by feudal conservative forces such as Emperor Qing and the Queen Mother, and many conflicts between the two sides also originated from this point.
In the end, it was not explicitly stated whether Fan Xian won or not, but some details hinted that after the Third Prince, who was deeply influenced by Fan Xian, ascended the throne, Qing Kingdom was undergoing reforms, and many of his disciples and subordinates entered high positions to inherit his aspirations.
"Nirvana in Fire" is a little simpler in this respect.
It is purely based on the upright and simple mainstream moral values of Mei Changsu and others that a utopia was constructed, crushing the dark and ugly villains such as the emperor.
There is no doubt that this is a plot that is very consistent with public perception.
Don’t underestimate this point. A TV series with “incorrect values” cannot gain widespread praise or mainstream support.
As for the disadvantages of "Nirvana in Fire", in Wei Yang's opinion, they are not that fatal.
"Nirvana in Fire" is rubbish compared with "Yongzheng Dynasty" and "Ming Dynasty 1566", but compared with ordinary costume dramas, it is still very impressive and can even be considered of high quality.
This cannot be considered a comparison of the worst, because the environment is like this and the vast majority of the audience does not have such a high level of appreciation and historical knowledge.
The political intrigues you write about are not pleasant or justifiable, and people either don't understand them or feel unhappy about them.
Therefore, after ensuring a certain level of quality and basic logic, it is normal for the production style to be more commercial.
Haven’t you seen that the world-famous "Game of Thrones" is not as good as "Nirvana in Fire" in terms of political intrigue, but it is still praised to the sky.
What Wei Yang can do is to minimize and eliminate the flaws and weaknesses of "Langya Bang" as much as possible while maintaining its advantages.
This is what he has done countless times before, playing to his strengths, avoiding his weaknesses, finding and filling in the gaps, and improving the quality and reputation of "Nirvana in Fire" as much as possible.
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In the gym, Wei Yang jogged for a few kilometers on the treadmill, then did a few sets of anaerobic exercise, and walked to the weight scale on the side, sweating profusely.
131 pounds! "It's still a bit high."
Wei Yang was a little disappointed. Mei Changsu was a sickly person, so he should give people the impression of being thin and weak.
Before joining the crew, Wei Yang began to consciously control his diet, but he was too busy with work and did not have much time for fitness.
After joining the crew, I started to increase my exercise, but the results have not been particularly outstanding.
This is normal. Wei Yang has been maintaining his figure for many years. He is a bit thin and pays attention to his diet and exercise. It is not possible to lose weight reasonably in a short period of time.
"Looks like we have to play it tough."
As far as Wei Yang knows, many actors, in order to maintain their condition and image, would even fast for a long time before filming, and survive only on water or some vegetable juice a day.
This method is very effective, but it also has great side effects. Such an extremely unhealthy diet is naturally harmful to the body.
Boss Wei has always valued his life and has a strong desire for food, so he seldom uses this trick.
But the situation forced him to have no choice but to deal with it while slowly adjusting his situation and seeking help from professionals to minimize the damage as much as possible.
So, when Da Mimi came to visit the set, she saw Boss Wei eating vegetable leaves with an expressionless face in front of a few fingernail-sized pieces of boiled beef.
"Tsk tsk, Boss Wei has also had this day."
Da Mimi was naturally familiar with Wei Yang's actions, and she chuckled in glee.
"Don't talk nonsense. If you have something to say, just say it. Why are you coming to me when you have nothing to do?"
Wei Yang has been fasting severely these past few days. He hasn't been eating enough or well, and he's weak and has a bad temper. He's too lazy to talk nonsense with Da Mimi.
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Of course, he didn't believe that Da Mimi had nothing better to do than to come and visit the set. Most likely, she had something to ask for.
"What are you talking about? I miss you."
Da Mimi was dissatisfied with Wei Yang's attitude, and Boss Wei sneered: "If you really missed me, you wouldn't come to the crew, but send me the room number that was opened in the city."
Da Mimi: “…”
This is her style. Even though she and Wei Yang seem to have a lot of fun together in private, she still pays attention to these things in public.
It's not that she doesn't want to go out with Wei Yang, but there is Liu Shishi between them, so Wei Yang is cautious. Da Mimi is eager to make a move, but she can't make up her mind.
To put it bluntly, it's both a role and a liability!
She stole her best friend's girl, but didn't want to be criticized for it, and she also had a falling out with Liu Shishi. Da Mimi was in this situation, and Tang Yan was in the same situation.
So even though they usually shout and act aggressively, and can't wait to make an official announcement, they are often more cautious than Wei Yang.
This kind of swaggering visit to the crew increases the risk and is completely unnecessary. Hengdian is not the Magic City, and Boss Wei's hand is not so long.
So there must be something serious going on. It’s not easy to talk about it in bed, so I came to visit the set first to lay the groundwork.
"You're not easy to fool, you bastard."
Da Mimi mumbled something, and Wei Yang heard it and glared at her: "What did you say?"
"I said you are really smart, you are worthy of being my man."
Da Mimi glanced at Wei Fei and the assistant. The two of them went out tactfully, but not too far away. They just stood guarding the door to prevent anyone from breaking in.
The two of them were alone, and Da Mimi didn't act pretentious. There was air conditioning in the room, so she took off her coat, revealing her curvy curves. She sat down next to Wei Yang, hugged Wei Yang's arm and rubbed against him, acting like a clingy spoiled child.
"My dear brother, my dear husband, I really miss you. If you hadn't been too busy a few days ago, I would have come to see you a long time ago..."
She didn't say this to please Wei Yang, she really had this idea.
In the battle to acquire PPTV, Wei Yang showed courage and decisiveness, which was praised by the outside world. He charmed countless young girls, and naturally had a huge impact on his own women.
Especially someone like Da Mimi who is very career-oriented, was so excited when she saw Wei Yang killing everyone that her voice was hoarse when she called Wei Yang.
"Speak nicely."
"I don't."
When Da Mimi saw Wei Yang like this, she knew he was not angry, so she continued to pester Wei Yang.
It's true, although her approach was a bit artificial, Wei Yang quite enjoyed it. He said he disliked it, but she still succeeded.
After venting his anger, Boss Wei, who had been taken advantage of, was able to speak properly and also got the purpose out of Da Mimi.
In fact, the purpose is very simple. He wants to use Wei Yang's power to support his own studio.
Although Da Mimi's studio is affiliated with Coral Entertainment, it has actually always been operated independently, and the two parties have more of a cooperative relationship.
As I said before, Da Mimi is determined to do something big and is not content with just being an artist.
So in the past year, Da Mimi Studio has been recruiting people, signing several new people, developing artist management and also eyeing film and television production.
Artist management is not a big deal, even a makeshift team dares to call themselves an agent, but film and television production is not something that ordinary companies can touch.
Although Da Mimi has access to many resources of the Blue Whale Department, she basically focuses on herself.
In addition to her relationship with Wei Yang, what is more important is that she is popular. The Blue Whale project needs her popularity, so they will naturally support her, which can also give back to Blue Whale itself.
But she is herself, and the artists in her studio are a different matter. Coral Entertainment and Blue Whale have no reason to help her train new talents.
But Blue Whale had no reason to help him, but Wei Yang did, and Da Mimi was very confident in this regard.
"You are my man, who else should I look for if not you?"
She even became jealous of Fan Xiaopang. Everyone knew that Wei Yang and Fan Xiaopang opened two companies and invested a lot of money to shoot a big production.
They are all Wei Yang's women, why should he favor one over the other?
Liu Shishi is fine, Da Mimi is still somewhat in the wrong, but Fan Xiaopang is not convinced.
"That company wasn't opened for nothing. I own half of the shares, and the project strategy and everything else are all up to me. This is a serious business partnership."
Wei Yang said it very bluntly, there was nothing wrong with a small helping of a big one, but the intensity and duration were too great, and although he himself was fine, his subordinates and others would definitely have objections.
As a mature businessman and manager, Wei Yang cannot act arbitrarily.
"If you're short of cash, I'll give you 20 or 30 million. If it's not enough, I can still make up for it. But if you want resources, or a steady supply of resources, I have to consider the overall situation."
"If she can do business with you, so can I."
Da Mimi obviously came prepared. What's the point of asking Wei Yang for a few resources? The most important thing is to get Boss Wei on board.
After acquiring PPTV, Wei Yang not only had massive funds and film and television resources, but also an independent platform, becoming a true giant.
If Da Mimi or her partners had some other ideas before.
After Wei Yang acquired PPTV, everyone had only one thought -
Hold your thighs! (End of this chapter)