The literary era since 1979

Film Bureau, Office.

Teng Jinxian put the teacup aside and continued to look through the speeches and materials needed for the "China Contemporary Entertainment Film" seminar.

We must come up with a plan that is beneficial to the current development of the Chinese film industry, especially how to commercialize and market it.

"Boom boom boom!"

At this time, there was a knock on the door, and the secretary came in and said, "Director Teng, there is a letter from Teacher Fang. I'll leave it here for you."

"Oh!"

Teng Jinxian suddenly perked up, opened the envelope, and took out a few thin pages of paper from it.

The letter did not have an eye-catching title, but rather a seemingly ordinary title titled "My Views on the Current Development of the Film Industry."

"...As a newcomer who has just entered the film industry, I can't help but share my humble opinions on the current situation in the film industry."

The tone of the letter seemed humble and polite, but when Teng Jinxian saw the first suggestion, a thought immediately crossed his mind:
How bold!
It actually breaks the existing monopoly on film distribution and grants major film studios across the country the right to distribute independently.

His eyes widened, and just when he thought this was bold enough, the second opinion shocked his pupils even more.

Fangyan bluntly pointed out that it is necessary to integrate the China Film Distribution Company, which is the only import and export channel for films, with Beijing Film Studio, Children's Film Studio, China Film Co-production Company, China Film Equipment Company, Film Satellite Channel Program Production Center, Yanjing Film Processing and Video Technology Factory and other units to form a group integrating film production, production, distribution, screening and theater management.

And this is just a pilot project. If this huge film group operates properly, it can be promoted nationwide.

In the west, the Western Film Group was established with the Xi'an Film Studio as the core, in the east, the Shanghai Film Group was established with the Shanghai Film Studio as the main body, in the north, the Changchun Film Group was established, and in the south, small and medium-sized studios such as the Guilin Film Studio, the Pearl River Film Studio, and the Emei Film Studio were simply integrated into a film and television group that could rival the other three.

These five major film groups in the east, west, south, north and central China can not only use their market position to obtain investment and loans, but also have greater ability to resist risks.

As for China Film Group, it has the only film import right in the entire industry. It can introduce 5 to 10 European and American films, inject new vitality into the cinema chain, attract more audiences back to the cinema, and minimize the impact and shock caused by the popularity of TV series.

Balabala, 10 valuable and constructive suggestions are neatly listed.

Teng Jinxian read it over and over again. Each sentence was not long. Just when he wanted to see what to say next, there was no more.

The author then changed the subject and moved on to the next question, just like a dragonfly skimming the water, without going into the subject in depth like water dripping through a stone.

Hey! This guy is so cunning!

Teng Jinxian couldn't help but shake his head and laugh, but he also understood it very well. After all, the contents of these articles were really too shocking.

But I have to say, it is indeed a big deal! Big heart! Big courage! If I didn’t know, I would have thought he was the head of the radio and television system!
Anyway, as the director of the Film Bureau, it is almost impossible for him to think of such a bold plan, and he dare not easily make the decision to implement it.

After thinking it over, he read Fangyan's letter over and over again to make sure there were no political errors. Then he wrote: "The article is quite valuable. Please review it, Comrade XX."

In addition to showing it to other comrades in the team, Teng Jinxian also specifically instructed his secretary to submit the original copy to Deputy Minister Ai of the Radio and Television System.

………………

Ministry of Radio, Film and Television.

Deputy Minister Ai was sitting in his office at the moment, his eyes fixed on the news report that read "Celebration Party and Symposium for "Farewell My Concubine"".

"This Xiao Fang is truly a genius."

There was a hint of satisfaction in his tone, mixed with a hint of regret. If Fangyan had not been in the editorial department of People's Literature, but in the Film Bureau, it would have been much better. In this way, when the Film Bureau was transferred to the radio and television system, Fangyan, this great talent, could have been used by the radio and television system.

Just as he was daydreaming, his secretary knocked on the door.

"How is the preparation of the speech for the entertainment film seminar going?"

Deputy Minister Ai restrained his smile and looked serious.

"almost."

The secretary handed over the manuscript that had been revised according to his wishes.

"Why are there two?"

Deputy Minister Ai frowned.

"Mr. Ai, another document was just sent by Director Teng, asking you to review and approve it so that the bureau can proceed with the next step according to your instructions." The secretary replied seriously, "But the content was not written by Director Teng, but by Comrade Fangyan."

"That's quite interesting!"

Deputy Minister Ai raised his eyebrows, looked past the speech, and immediately focused his attention on Fangyan's letter.

He reviewed it from beginning to end, and unlike Teng Jinxian, he did not make a fuss. Instead, there was a flash of surprise in his eyes.

This kid! It's a pity that he didn't come to the movie system!

But when he thought about how the cultural system guarded the dialect's gold ingot like a miser, a helpless smile appeared on his face.

"Call Jinxian right away and ask him to come to my office this afternoon."

"Oh, and when he comes this afternoon, be sure to bring Xiao Fang with him."

"I'll go inform Director Teng right away."

The secretary picked up the phone on the desk with ease and asked the operator to call the Film Bureau.

After a brief conversation, the secretary brought Vice Minister Ai some "unfortunate" news:

Fang Yan is going to meet Wang Meng from the Ministry of Culture this afternoon!
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In the autumn in Yanjing, the sky is high and the clouds are light. A group of white pigeons are circling in the sky, and the pigeon whistles are sounding.

Fangyan turned his gaze from the window back into the house and saw Wang Meng holding two cups of tea and sitting back in his seat.

"Just come if you want to, why bring any gifts?"

"Hey, you are my old leader and my editorial teacher. How can I come to visit you empty-handed?"

"You, you, come and have some tea!"

"Da Hong Pao from Wuyi Mountain is really good tea."

Fangyan's eyes lit up and he drank a little more.

"The reason I asked you to come here this time is because of the World Science Fiction Convention."

Wang Meng said: "This is the first time that the Chinese literary community has hosted an international literary conference and awards ceremony. Not only the ministry, but also the Writers Association, the Federation of Literary and Art Circles, the Chengdu government, and even the leaders of Sichuan and Shu all attach great importance to it and regard it as a window and opportunity to showcase themselves to the outside world."

"Please rest assured, leader. We have almost finished planning for the World Science Fiction Convention."

Fang Yan said that when he received the Nebula Award in the United States and the Palme d'Or in Cannes, he did not forget to take the opportunity of media interviews to promote the World Science Fiction Convention held in Chengdu. In addition, Hong Kong media such as Wen Wei Po and Ming Pao also stepped up publicity at that time.

"it is good!"

Wang Meng was both relieved and satisfied, so he joked, "We will all attend the opening ceremony of the World Science Fiction Convention. You should not mind us taking advantage of you, stealing your glory, and picking a piece of your fruit, right?"

"How could that be possible? Your arrival is truly a great honor to our humble home, and a support for Chinese science fiction literature!"

Fangyan suddenly said, the growth of science fiction literature is inseparable from the Science Fiction World Publishing House, should it be given some material subsidies?
"You are such a slippery guy, your mouth is getting more and more slippery."

Wang Meng said that the ministry, the Writers Association and other departments are preparing to support science fiction literature, and science fiction magazines that were previously suspended for various reasons will be resumed.

As for Science Fiction World, which is the leader in today's science fiction literature, it will naturally receive the most support and resources!
"Yang Xiao, Yao Haijun and others must be overjoyed when they heard the good news."

Fang Yan said: "I am here, on behalf of all the comrades of Science Fiction World, to thank Teacher Wang first!"

Wang Meng smiled, then walked to his desk and pulled out a newspaper from the pile of documents:
"By the way, another thing I want to ask you today is this. Take it and have a look." "Huh?"

Fangyan opened the Xinhua Daily and saw "The Rise of Great Powers".

"You, you always come up with something new for us. This article was written by you, right?"

There was a hint of anger in Wang Meng's kind eyes.

“Where did this article come from?”

I read the dialect carefully and found that there were some differences in the translation, but it was basically the same overall.

"It was a telegram sent back by comrades from the Chinese Embassy in France. Once it reached China, it was translated and reprinted by many newspapers."

Wang Meng took a sip of tea.

Fang Yan couldn't help but be stunned for a moment. Every word he said was like the sound of a great bell, shocking him greatly.

"Even the embassy was alarmed?"

“It’s more than just an embassy!”

Wang Meng was pleased but also a little envious. According to the description in the telegram, "The Rise of Great Powers" successfully caused a sensation in the French media, literary and art circles, historical circles, and even political circles. More and more people participated in the debate on "how to make France great again."

"Ouch!"

Fangyan raised his eyebrows and exclaimed that it was really exciting.

"You had a lot of fun, you made such a big fuss, but in the end you just waved goodbye and left France."

Wang Meng shook his head and laughed.

“Isn’t this also out of good intentions?”

Fangyan spread his hands and told the truth about his original intention in writing "The Rise of Great Powers".

Wang Meng said seriously, "Your original intention was good. Indeed, your article did a good job in eliminating the negative impact of the 'Awakening of Chinese Literature' seminar. However, it now seems that the effect of this article 'The Rise of Great Powers' is obviously a bit too good."

Fang Yan said: "I expected that "The Rise of Great Powers: France" would cause a stir, but I didn't expect it to be such a big stir."

"The commotion you've made is more than just a big one. Do you know that your manuscript has been used as an internal reference and passed on for review?"

Wang Meng's words were full of profound meaning.

"What do you mean..."

Fangyan obviously guessed it, but he was not sure.

"You are right. Many leaders, especially the old comrades who have retired to the second line, have watched The Rise of Great Powers."

Wang Meng smiled and said, "Do you know what the most common phrase they say is?"

"what?"

Fangyan's heart skipped a beat, and he suddenly had a feeling that he couldn't say was good or bad.

Wang Meng put it simply: "They said, 'Why is there only one article? Where are the rest?'"

Fangyan blinked and breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, they didn't say, "Are you kidding me? If the foreigners next door see us, they will think we don't understand foreign countries. Write another article! One article for each country!" But when he thought about being closely watched by so many elderly people, his body shuddered.

"During the days when you weren't in Beijing, old comrades called me every now and then."

Wang Meng said: "When I see you, I will definitely urge you to stop running around and write "The Rise of Great Powers" as soon as possible!"

"Teacher Wang, you know me well. I have a lot of things on my hands. I really have limited energy and can't do everything at once."

Fangyan looked helpless.

"You, don't be so quick to shirk responsibility. Tell me the truth. How many chapters are there in "The Rise of Great Powers"?"

Wang Meng couldn't wait to ask.

In dialect, he tells the story in detail that "The Rise of Great Powers" covers not only the French chapter, but also eight other countries, including Portugal, Spain, the Netherlands, Britain, Germany, Japan, Russia, and the United States. It not only tells the story of the rise of each country, but also summarizes the historical laws of the rise of countries.

In the end, it will be divided into two parts, or three parts, starting from the glory of China's past and continuing to explore China's future revival.

"That means there are more than a dozen articles."

Wang Meng patted his shoulder excitedly, "Write well, okay? Especially the China chapter!"

"must!"

He spoke in Fangyan with great confidence and his eyes were as determined as when he joined the Party.

"To tell you the truth, your article is really timely, just like timely rain!"

Wang Meng burst into laughter.

"Where did this come from?"

Fangyan was very surprised.

Wang Meng restrained his smile and his expression became extremely serious, even a little angry.

After asking, Fangyan found out that in addition to the mess caused by the seminar, an even worse incident occurred not long ago. A TV station broadcast a documentary that had an extremely serious impact.

"This documentary actually says that the yellow earth can no longer give birth to new culture, and proposes to use the blue ocean civilization instead."

Wang Meng's eyes were filled with anger and he clenched his fists.

"That's unreasonable!"

Fangyan stood up suddenly and couldn't help cursing a few words.

"That's right, it's not only absurd, it's sheer nonsense!"

Wang Meng said: "How dare they say that!"

Then he patted the newspaper on the table and said, "But now it's different. Your book, The Rise of Great Powers, exposes the limitations, bloodiness, and darkness of the rise and makes a powerful counterattack."

“I don’t think that’s enough.”

Fangyan suggested that "The Rise of Great Powers" be made into a documentary and widely disseminated, using magic to fight magic.

"Your suggestion is very good, but the key is to finish writing the manuscript of "The Rise of Great Powers" as soon as possible."

Wang Meng's passionate eyes were full of anticipation.

"All I can say is do your best."

Fangyan smiled bitterly, even the donkey in the production team didn't urge it like this!

“It’s not about trying your best, it’s about having to finish!”

Wang Meng said: "After I finish writing it, I will organize several mainstream newspapers to serialize "The Rise of Great Powers" together to form a joint propaganda force."

Fangyan understood, "I see. It would be best if it could spark a debate like the one about The Great Qin Splitting. That way, I could have a debate with those people." (End of this chapter)