Chapter 160: Red Cliff Script Finalization
She originally wanted to just shoot and leave, but in the end Liu Zhou taught her for three days.

Damn, she is really good at having fun!

Liu Zhou had experienced many such things, but he had never felt the freshness that Zhang Baizhi brought him.

In addition to guiding her to play various roles on the first day, Liu Zhou then taught her how to act out being tied up and abused.

He even brought his own props, including whips and handcuffs.

At first Liu Zhou felt a little reluctant, but then he saw that Zhang Baizhi seemed to enjoy playing such a role very much, which instantly aroused something in his heart.

Afterwards, Liu Zhou also thought about returning the favor and prepared a role specifically for her.

But unexpectedly, Zhang Baizhi didn't care about it at all, and it seemed that she came to receive Liu Zhou's guidance not for the role.

Instead, she seemed to regard herself as a novelty!
This made Liu Zhou at a loss for words. He actually became a tool.

But it’s better this way. There won’t be any trouble in the future and everyone gets what they need.

Although he had to guide her acting skills at night, Liu Zhou did not forget his business.

I have been staying in Jiahe these days to get to know this company in depth, which I have high hopes for.

However, Liu Zhou could not stay here all the time, as Han Shanping called to urge him to do so. The script of "Red Cliff" had been completed and the crew needed to start formal preparations.

As the general producer of the project, Liu Zhou needs to get involved.

Liu Zhou, who originally wanted to complete the structural adjustment of Jiahe before leaving, had to board the plane back north, while Zhong Lifang would stay and make preliminary preparations.

On December 5th, Liu Zhou finally returned to the capital after three months' absence.

At this time, the temperature in the capital was more than ten degrees below zero, and the snow was already a foot thick.

Liu Zhou couldn't help but shiver when he returned from the warm Hong Kong to the cold capital.

Fortunately, he was prepared and didn't freeze to death.

After returning home and resting for a day, Liu Zhou came to Han Shanping's office at China Film Group.

"Boss Han, I missed you so much after not seeing you for a long time!"

"Don't be so sarcastic. You are already a big boss's man."

"No matter how big a boss you are outside, you can't be relaxed and casual in front of your family."

After saying that, Liu Zhouyi sat down opposite Han Shanping and naturally crossed his legs.

Although Han Shanping said so, seeing that Liu Zhou seemed to be the same as before, the smile in his eyes deepened.

Throwing a cigarette to Liu Zhou, Han Shanping also lit one for himself, then said slowly:
"You did a great job keeping it a secret. The acquisition of Jiahe is such a big deal, but we only found out about it after the news broke. You must have been plotting this for a long time, right?"

"Hehe, isn't it because I'm afraid of complications? That's why I targeted Jiahe a few years ago, but I didn't start until this year, and now I have finally taken it down completely."

Hearing this, Han Shanping couldn't help but sigh and said:

"You may not be that old, but you have big ambitions. Do you know how much of an impact your acquisition of Jiahe has caused?"

"What impact can it have? Isn't it just that the scale of my company has become bigger and its status has been slightly improved?"

Han Shanping saw that Liu Zhou didn't care at all, and wondered whether he didn't have a clear understanding of this or really didn't care.

Liu Zhou's acquisition of Golden Harvest is not just about improving its status in the industry.

This matter even reached the higher-ups, and Han Shanping had received clear instructions to provide greater support and care to Liu Zhou and Jiahe.

Not only that, the higher-ups are also preparing to formulate policies to accelerate the integration of Hong Kong films with those from the mainland.

It can be said that the young man in front of us has already registered a number.

If he does not make some principled mistakes, he can go anywhere, and those who don't get along with him will not be able to or dare not slander him or make false accusations against him.

Han Shanping saw that Liu Zhou didn't care, so he didn't say much. He took out a thick stack of manuscripts from the drawer and handed it to him, saying:
"This is the script that Liu Heping and his team spent nearly three months writing. Would you like to take a look at it first?"

"So much content, read it now?"

"If you have nothing to do, you can stay here and watch. We will have a project meeting tomorrow and there are many things to discuss.

One of them is the finalization of the script, and as the project executive producer, you must also give your opinion on it."

"Ok."

After saying that, Liu Zhou picked up the thick script, walked to the sofa and began to read it carefully.

Liu Heping and Lu Wei's level is indeed well-deserved. Liu Zhougang could feel the weight of history just after reading the beginning.

This has made Liu Zhou put his worries to rest.

It was really because Liu Zhou was too deeply impressed by "Red Cliff" directed by Wu Baige in his previous life. Although he invited two big names in the industry, he still couldn't help but worry that the script would go astray.

Liu Zhou spent a whole morning and an afternoon to read the entire script carefully.

To be honest, Liu Zhou felt that there was nothing that needed to be modified.

Liu Heping and Lu Wei did a good job of balancing the length of the film. In order to avoid a slow pace, some of the novel or historical characters and plots were deleted.

There are so many well-known stories in the history of the Battle of Red Cliffs in the Three Kingdoms, but it is impossible to film them all.

For example, Cao Cao's navy connected the ships with iron chains. In Romance of the Three Kingdoms, it was Pang Tong who offered the strategy. However, in the script, the part where Feng Chu offered the strategy was deleted, and Pang Tong did not appear in the script.

There are some similar situations, and in order to focus on the main storyline, in addition to deletions and modifications, the plots of some characters are moved to another person, combining two into one or even more than one.

For example, Han Dang, one of the three veteran generals of the Eastern Wu, is gone, and there are only Huang Gai and Cheng Pu, who acts as a peacemaker. Many roles of the Eastern Wu generals have also been moved to Gan Ning and Prince Ci.

As for the Eastern Wu advisers, one of their roles is to set off the famous scene of Zhuge Liang's debate with the scholars.

The roles of these opposition figures are mainly concentrated on the character Zhang Zhao, and the others are just a few followers.

Cao Ying is similar, with many counselors and generals serving as background characters. The only ones who have real lines and scenes are Cheng Yu, Jia Xu, Yu Jin, Zhang Liao, or plot characters such as Zhang Yun, Cai Mao, and Jiang Gan. The scholars of Jingzhou and other historical figures who occupy a large part in the official history have basically been deleted or grouped into the above roles.

Not only that, the script also writes female characters as if they only serve as embellishments.

Liu Zhou agreed with this very much, as the Battle of Red Cliffs was originally a passionate man's drama.

Only someone with a brain like Wu Baige would exaggerate the role of women in order to promote them in this great war that will determine the direction of Chinese history.

In the original "Red Cliff" movie, Xiao Qiao's presence is even stronger than Zhou Yu and Zhuge Liang.

Not to mention the earth-shattering sentence "Meng Meng, stand up", Xiao Qiao actually entered Cao's camp alone.

Despite Zhou Yu's opposition, he entered Cao's camp alone, trying to persuade Cao Cao to withdraw his troops.

This is such a fucking brain-dead plot!

Do you really think that Cao Cao launched the Battle of Red Cliffs just to lock up the two Qiao sisters in Tongque Spring?
What's even more stupid is that Cao Cao didn't take the fat meat that was delivered to his door, but instead played the confidante game with Xiao Qiao.

Are you doubting Cao Cao's hobby that has been passed down for thousands of years?

In the end, Cao Cao was made to chat and drink tea with others like a dog, which distracted his attention and eventually assisted Zhou Yu in winning the Battle of Red Cliffs.

Compared with this version of Cao Cao, Fuchai and Dong Zhuo were both smart men, at least they got the meat in their mouths.

In addition to Xiao Qiao, Sun Shangxiang is also similar.

Sun Shangxiang, played by Boss Zhao, also showed off to the three brothers of Taoyuan.

She also went to Cao's camp alone, disguised as a man, sneaked into the Cuju team, and stole the confidential map of Cao's camp, treating the five generals, Cao's relatives, Jia Xu, Cheng Yu and other counselors as idiots.

It makes my teeth ache!

So it is not prejudice but a fact to say that Hong Kong people really cannot make historical dramas or movies.

Liu Zhou closed the script and let out a long sigh.

"Have you finished reading it?" Han Shanping asked.

"finish watching."

"what do you think?"

"Yes, very satisfied."

"Haha, that's good. Liu Heping and Lu Wei spent three months and revised the script several times. Director Zhang was very satisfied after reading it."

"Director Zhang wasn't involved in this script, right?"

"No, he had the self-awareness to not even offer any suggestions this time."

"When does tomorrow's meeting start? I'm a little dizzy after reading the script for so long."

"Three o'clock in the afternoon. I have a meeting at the Central Film Academy in the morning."

"Then I'll go back first and come back tomorrow afternoon."

Liu Zhou declined Han Shanping's invitation to have dinner together and went straight home.

Zeng Li is still filming a movie in South Korea. Liu Zhou is the only one in such a big villa, which makes him feel empty.

For some reason, Liu Zhou suddenly thought of Zhang Tong in his mind.

Unlike those women in Hong Kong, Liu Zhou unknowingly developed a different kind of feeling for Zhang Tong.

At this moment, Liu Zhou's cell phone suddenly rang.

Looking at the caller ID, Liu Zhou's eyes couldn't help but freeze.

It was actually Zhang Tong!

Liu Zhou took a deep breath and answered the phone.

"Liu Zhou, are you back from Hong Kong?"

"Yes, I just came back yesterday and stayed at the Central Film Academy all day today."

"Have you had dinner then?"

"Not yet. I suddenly don't know what to eat."

"It just so happens that I haven't eaten either. Why don't you come over to my place? I'm preparing to cook."

Liu Zhou was silent for a while and then said:
"Zhang Tong, have you really thought it through?"

"Why are you so hypocritical now? Isn't it obvious enough that I took the initiative to call you? Can you come over?"

"Then cook more rice."

"Do you remember the location?"

"remember."

"Then come here quickly."

After saying that, Zhang Tong hung up the phone, and Liu Zhou couldn't help but smile bitterly.

I seem to be too pretentious.

Liu Zhou washed his face, dressed up a little, and drove to where Zhang Tong lived.

When he arrived at her door, Liu Zhou hesitated for a moment, then rang the doorbell firmly.

The door was soon opened. Zhang Tong, wearing an apron and without makeup, saw that it was Liu Zhou and smiled happily. He said:
"You're here!"

(End of this chapter)