"The Story of the Great Northwest Bandits" is a TV series set in 1949, which mainly tells the story of the People's Liberation Army's anti-bandit and anti-special operations in the great northwest region. This drama is directed by Yang Xiaobo, and actors such as Hou Yong, Ningning, Jiang Linjing, and Shan Wei co-star. In the play, Wang Shaoqiang, the commander of the People's Liberation Army reconnaissance company played by Hou Yong, and Xu Lingmei (played by Ningning), the daughter of the northwest warlord and bandit leader Xu Dianting (played by Guo Qiming), unfolded a complex love-hate entanglement. At the same time, the plot also focuses on their heroic struggle and sacrifice on the battlefield of suppressing bandits.
Synopsis:
In an accident four years ago, Wang Shaoqiang rescued Xu Lingmei from the Japanese invaders, which aroused Xu Lingmei's deep affection for him. Xu Lingmei then entered the Eighth Route Army Health School to study Xi, but was secretly taken away by her father Xu Dianting soon after, which led to a serious misunderstanding between the two. In 1949, Wang Shaoqiang, as a reconnaissance company commander of the People's Liberation Army, received a task to exterminate the bandit forces led by Xu Dianting, which made him meet Xu Lingmei again. In a series of fierce conflicts and gradual communication, the two gradually eliminate the misunderstanding and hatred between each other. Xu Lingmei also began to realize her father's crimes and decided to fight for the new China. This TV series vividly depicts the historical landscape of that era by showing the protagonist's love, hatred, hatred, and combat experiences.
In "The Tale of the Great Northwest Bandits", the climax of the plot shows Wang Shaoqiang's heroic actions and wise strategies. He ventured to disguise himself as a bandit liaison and go deep into the Leopard's Head Mountain area controlled by Xu Dianting. There, he not only successfully guided and educated Xu Lingmei to work for the Communist Party, but also discovered key military intelligence, including Xu Dianting's secret weapons. By sabotaging the bandits' plan of action and provoking internal contradictions, Wang Shaoqiang dealt a heavy blow to the bandit leaders such as Xu Dianting and Liu Shuzi. At the same time, Xu Lingmei's character has also undergone significant growth, transforming from a willful and reckless girl to a mature and strong warrior. In another turning point in the plot, the former "King of the Northwest" He Busheng (played by Chen Yuchen) makes a comeback, and Xu Lingmei secretly infiltrates it and cooperates with Wang Shaoqiang to obtain important information about the enemy. Under the unified command of the People's Liberation Army, Wang Shaoqiang and his comrades-in-arms finally exterminated He Busheng and his bandit army, making great contributions to the establishment of New China.
"The Tale of the Great Northwest Bandits" has been widely praised for its profound historical and practical significance. This drama not only shows the courage and wisdom of the People's Liberation Army in the fight against bandits, but also depicts the touching stories of many bandits who chose to lay down their arms and serve the people instead under the call of the establishment of New China. In addition to the intense battle scenes, the show also contains touching love threads, making it an epic masterpiece that blends elements of war, love, history, and revolution. The outstanding performance of the cast, especially the superb acting skills of Hou Yong and Tranquility, has also won wide praise from the audience, and their roles are deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and have become a classic couple on the screen.