In that era of gunpowder, the heroes of novels and film and television works are always fascinating, and their heroic deeds are like a fire that burns every fiery heart. But some of the tellings, like the smoke of gunpowder on the battlefield, dissipate with the wind, leaving us with only endless reverie. In Li Youbin's version of "Bright Sword", there are three characters who are short-lived in the plot, and then they seem to disappear into the fog, becoming a big mystery in the hearts of the audience.
The stuttering bandit leader Xie Baoqing left us not only his witty image and intertwined fate in the play, but also his image is in huge contrast: on the one hand, he is a funny stutter, on the other hand, he is a fierce bandit leader, and on the other hand, he is a guerrilla with an extraordinary mission. In the play, Xie Baoqing became a joke, and the turning point of his fate was the scene of fleeing in a hurry after Heiyunzhai was conquered. He not only left a deep impression on the audience, but also set off a wave of "Baoqing skating" on the Internet. But where did the former bandit leader go?
Based on the clues in the play, we can guess that Xie Baoqing is unlikely to return to the new second regiment. His subordinates had surrendered to the New Second Regiment, and his agreement with Kong Jie seemed to be a thing of the past. Xie Baoqing knew about the fall of the lynx, and he was jealous, and he would never turn back easily. He once resisted the Japanese army and would not go to work for the traitors, and he did not dare to take refuge in Yan Xishan after robbing the Jin Sui army. Therefore, we can speculate that Xie Baoqing may have chosen a suitable place to continue his career of guerrilla and fighting in the context of that chaotic era.
Let's talk about Zhang Dabiao, Li Yunlong's confidant, and the chief of staff of the Huaye Second Division. After Li Yunlong returned from injury and became the commander of the C Army, Zhang Dabiao's figure gradually blurred, and his name was no longer mentioned in the subsequent stories. What we can be sure of is that Zhang Dabiao did not participate in the battle of Kinmen Island, and during that battle, officials at or above the division level did not go to the island. And according to Zhang Dabiao's military rank and merits, we have reason to believe that after the liberation of the country, he is likely to be promoted to division commander. From the broadsword team of the 29th Army of the Northwest Army to the chief of staff of the Huaye Second Division, Zhang Dabiao was undoubtedly one of the officers with the most strategic vision and leadership skills of that era. His disappearance is like a star falling into the mountains, which makes people reverie infinitely.
As for Xing Zhiguo, the deputy head of the Independent Regiment, although he is often reprimanded by Li Yunlong in the play, he seems a little cowardly, but this cannot hide his brilliance. He had succeeded Kong Jie, which is enough to prove that his qualifications are on a par with Kong Jie. In the battle of crossing the river and the Great March, Xing Zhiguo showed his command ability and combat effectiveness. It can be speculated that in that era of fire, with the passage of war, this cadre with old qualifications will also rise step by step and create a new chapter of his own.
And what these three missing people have in common is that they are all going to different futures after leaving a deep impression in the play. Their fate is closely linked to the magnificent history of the Anti-Japanese War, and every turning point touches the hearts of the audience. Their destination is not only their personal choice, but also the inevitability of the context of that era.
In general, the work "Bright Sword", through the fate of these three characters, makes us feel the twists and turns and difficulties of that era again. The departure of each character is like an unfinished story, inspiring people's infinite reverie. The whereabouts of these three "missing persons" also seem to remind us that after the dust of history settles, everyone has their own destiny. Their stories may not be verifiable, but their spirit and the struggles of that era will always be remembered.