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Preface
Behind a masterpiece, there are countless times of careful polishing, just as the familiar theme song in the 86 version of "Journey to the West" reminds us: "How can you get the precious scriptures without going through the twists and turns of the eighty-one difficulties?" In this long and arduous journey, not only the actors have paid sweat, but also a "special actor" who is often ignored - it has also experienced ups and downs.
This unknown "colleague" is a white horse as white as snow and a gentle personality, it follows the crew closely, whether it is climbing mountains and mountains or wading across rivers, every wonderful time in front of the camera, it has its figure.
It can be said that its diligence is not inferior to Sha Seng, and it has never complained about the task, and has accompanied Tang Seng through a long journey of 108,000 miles. This white dragon horse is definitely an indispensable unsung hero in the crew.
But you may not know that when the filming of "Journey to the West" came to an end, the star behind the screen suffered a heart-wrenching fate.
Director Yang Jie visited many times, and her heart was full of distress and reluctance for this old friend, and even cried for it.
But why didn't she end up helping out? What kind of helplessness and bitterness does this little-mentioned story hide? Let's uncover the untold relationship between Bailongma and "Journey to the West".
01, Bailongma broke away from the military and embarked on a star journey
In the well-known classical literary masterpiece "Journey to the West", the white dragon horse is not an ordinary horse, but a member of the dragon clan with noble blood, specifically, he is the third son of Ao Bing, the dragon king of the West Sea, that is, the majestic third prince of the West Sea.
Because of his impulsiveness, the dragon prince set fire to the pearl in the palace, angered the Jade Emperor, the ruler of the Heavenly Palace, and was almost sentenced to death.
At the critical moment, the compassionate Guanyin Bodhisattva came forward to mediate, proposing that the dragon prince take the form of a horse in the form of a dragon and join the Tang monk and apprentice's team to learn scriptures in the west, so as to atone for his sins.
Since the white dragon horse was originally incarnated by the jade dragon of the third prince of the West Sea, its temperament and form naturally far surpassed any ordinary horse in the world.
However, in the early days of preparation for the 86 version of the "Journey to the West" TV series, it was not easy to find an "actor" who could perfectly show the demeanor of the white dragon horse.
The crew tried to use a few mortal horses, but they always felt that they could not accurately convey the charm of the white dragon horse.
In this regard, director Yang Jie, who is meticulous about art, gradually realized that finding a suitable white dragon horse is very important for the artistic presentation of the whole play.
After experiencing many twists and turns in changing horses, director Yang Jie finally met her ideal white dragon horse in the vast herd.
At the same time, this unusual horse was also fortunate to meet the discerning "Bole" - director Yang Jie.
The story happened when the crew went to the grassland for location shooting, and director Yang Jie personally came to the vast natural pasture to select horses.
At this moment, a snow-white, athletic, and energetic horse galloped past her like a silver lightning bolt, instantly attracting her full attention.
Director Yang Jie decided almost at first glance that this horse was the best candidate to play the white dragon horse.
Excited, director Yang Jie immediately decided to include the horse in the crew, however, things were not as simple as imagined.
The owner of the horse told her that the horse had military status, was a military horse under the management of the army, and according to the regulations, it could not be sold at will.
Despite this, director Yang Jie did not give up, and she firmly believes that this horse is an indispensable part of "Journey to the West".
So, she patiently communicated with the owner of the horse, repeatedly expressed the crew's attention and love for the horse, and promised to give it the best treatment and care.
Under the sincere plea of director Yang Jie, the owner of the horse was finally moved and helped the horse get rid of the military status and officially transferred it to the crew of "Journey to the West".
At this point, the 86 version of "Journey to the West" finally ushered in its exclusive "White Dragon Horse".
This horse seems to have been born to play the white dragon horse, not only has a docile personality, but also is very spiritual, and cooperates with the crew very tacitly.
It is rumored that many of the close-ups of the white dragon horse in the TV series are not the original settings of the script, but the wonderful scenes created by the horse improvised during the filming process and co-created with the actors.
From the military horse that once galloped on the battlefield to the white dragon horse, which is now a well-known "film and television star", it has completed the transformation from ordinary to brilliant, and its fate has undergone earth-shaking changes.
02, the arduous journey to the west of the white dragon horse
After galloping on the vast prairie, Bailongma embarked on an extraordinary journey to follow the crew of "Journey to the West" across thousands of mountains and rivers.
Not only did it weave through deep valleys, it also left its footprints on the desolate desert and bravely crossed raging rivers.
In the past five years, Bailongma has been silently dedicated, sharing weal and woe with the crew, and working tirelessly.
But in order to pursue the realism of the shooting, the crew traveled all over the country, and even people could not avoid encountering risks, let alone a horse full of curiosity about the world but ignorant and ignorant? For example, when filming the scene of "Wrong Fall Pansi Cave" in Jiuzhaigou, which is as beautiful as a fairyland, director Yang Jie asked the four masters and apprentices to really cross from the top of the waterfall.
The roads there are so slippery that even people standing on two feet can slip and fall, and the white dragon horse with its hooves on all fours is even more terrifying.
Despite his fear, under the guidance of the actor, the white dragon horse bravely stepped towards the waterfall.
Unfortunately, during the climb, its hooves slipped and accidentally fell into the ravine next to it, and the rapids impacted, and it struggled desperately to get up, and the scene was heart-wrenching.
Seeing this, the two horse breeders hurriedly jumped into the rescue, but the terrain was steep, and many attempts failed.
Fortunately, a tourist present, as a herdsman, knows the nature of horses, first unsaddled the saddle to reduce the burden, appease the white dragon horse, let it calm down, and everyone worked together to finally rescue the white dragon horse safely.
But this is just one of the many challenges that the White Dragon Horse has experienced.
When transitioning, it had to be crammed into a cramped and airtight carriage with various props for more than ten days, and when it was a little closer, it was loaded onto a truck, and when getting on and off the car, due to limited vision, the white dragon horse repeatedly stumbled and fell injured.
On another occasion, when crossing a glacier, his hooves slipped, he fell heavily on the ice, and struggled helplessly, such dangerous moments were the norm for him.
Despite all the difficulties and dangers, the white dragon horse has always remained calm and tame, and has never resisted fiercely.
From the age of four to ten, the actors of Tang Seng in the play have changed three, and Bailongma has always stuck to his post.
Just like the eighty-one difficulties of Tang Seng Xitian to learn scriptures, Bailongma seems to have experienced a test of his own.
After filming "Journey to the West", it has entered old age and lost the vitality of its youth, and years of injuries have left traces on it.
This journey, for Bailongma, is not only a difficult "Journey to the West", but also a moving legend.
03, the gloomy exit of the heroes behind the scenes
You may not imagine how much sacrifice the white dragon horse behind the screen has silently endured for this classic "Journey to the West".
Director Yang Jie is full of it
With deep affection and gratitude, after the shooting, she was bent on finding a warm home for this silent partner.
So, after some careful consideration, Yang Jie entrusted Bailongma to Wuxi Film and Television Base, and the people there swore that they would let Bailongma enjoy the preferential treatment of "retired cadres".
However, the good times did not last long, and as soon as Yang Jie turned around, the fate of the white dragon horse took a sharp turn.
It is no longer the heroic horse in the play, but has become a tool to make money.
Wuxi Film and Television Base saw the business opportunity, put the white dragon horse into the stable exhibition, tourists in an endless stream, have come to see the "star horse" style, pay for group photos, riding, white dragon horse is forced to interact with hundreds of people every day, exhausted.
What is even more distressing is that despite the good income that the white dragon horse brings, its quality of life has declined dramatically.
All it gets is cold burns, and its health is deteriorating, and it is getting thinner and thinner.
Eventually, as his popularity declined, the white dragon horse was transferred to a damp and gloomy hut, where he was bullied by other horses and tortured both physically and mentally.
When director Yang Jie visited again, the scene in front of her broke her heart: the once beautiful white dragon horse has been judged to be like two horses, even more haggard than when she was on the grassland.
In the face of Yang Jie's questioning, the base staff responded indifferently, as if they felt that the old horse had done his best and did not need more care.
Although director Yang Jie was heartbroken and indignant, he tried to rescue Bailongma many times, but was repeatedly refused.
Time passed to the following year, and director Yang Jie visited the white dragon horse again, only to see it mixed in a group of strong horses, covered in bruises, full of traces of bullying.
The two (horses) strolled in silence, the tacit understanding and reluctance, without words.
The white dragon horse seemed to be able to sense Yang Jie's sadness, and snuggled gently, as if comforting her, unwilling to make her old benefactor sad.
Some people lamented that although the 86 version of "Journey to the West" made Bailongma famous, it was this reputation that indirectly destroyed its originally peaceful life.
The story behind this makes people have to reflect on whether the real heroes have received the respect and care they deserve.
04, director Yang Jie and Bailongma experienced the ups and downs of life together
In the entertainment industry, it is often easier for people to remember the actors who shine in front of the screen than the directors who work quietly behind the scenes.
Therefore, although director Yang Jie has worked hard to create the classic "Journey to the West", her personal popularity and influence have not increased significantly, and her income situation has not improved.
In addition, in the early years, he had conflicts with some TV station leaders, and was excluded and marginalized, which limited director Yang Jie's career development and could only barely survive with a fixed salary.
After the filming of "Journey to the West" was completed, in the face of economic difficulties, director Yang Jie could not afford to continue to bear the maintenance costs of "White Dragon Horse".
Knowing the plight faced by this very spiritual horse who has accompanied the crew through countless days and nights, she was anxious and issued an initiative to the crew members and actors who participated in the filming of "Journey to the West", asking everyone to lend a hand to save the white dragon horse from the dire situation.
Her calls have not received any substantive response. Director Yang Jie's status is not high and her financial resources are limited, so it is naturally difficult for the staff to pay attention to her words, and they turn a deaf ear to the superficial response.
Under such indifference and helplessness, the white dragon horse can only spend the rest of his life in a small stable until the end of his life.
In the play, the white dragon horse was enlightened by the Buddha after going through tribulations, regained his freedom, and achieved positive results.
The real-life White Dragon Horse suffered a completely different tragic fate. Perhaps, Director Yang Jie will also deeply regret in his later years that he introduced this military white horse into the crew, but failed to arrange a proper home for it.
In her autobiography published at the age of 85, director Yang Jie affectionately told the life of Bailongma, and sighed: "When I write Bailongma, I am actually writing about myself.
Once you lose the value of use to others, who will really take you to heart?" These words reveal a cruel truth: just as Bai Longma was forgotten after the filming of "Journey to the West", director Yang Jie himself suffered a similar cold reception after the completion of the work, and was pushed to the edge by the tide of the times.
In 1997, the white dragon horse, who had experienced the warmth and coldness of the world, bid farewell to this world in desolation, and the place of his burial after his death is still unknown.
Its departure is not only a silent farewell to a legendary history, but also a profound indictment of the utilitarian mentality of the entertainment industry and even society.
05、杨洁与西游记的恩怨始末
Director Yang Jie has an almost paranoid pursuit of art, and this dedication has made classics like "Journey to the West", but because of her upright character, she has inadvertently made countless enemies.
During the filming, she resolutely resisted the trend of going through the back door and refused the participation requests of many related actors, which naturally angered many people.
What's more, maliciously reported the waste of the crew's play, which led to the interruption of the capital chain for a while.
In the predicament, Director Yang Jie had to put down his body and plead with the leader, but in exchange for the other party's ruthless conditions: "Self-sponsorship, the copyright is still owned by the TV station." ”
Fortunately, there is no endless road, and the actor Li Hongchang, who plays the centipede essence, reached out and won a valuable 3 million funds from the Engineering Bureau of the Ministry of Railways, so the crew was able to move forward.
However, when "Journey to the West" became famous and the starring foursome began to take over the work in private, director Yang Jie's criticism was exchanged for their resentment.
In the end, they united with those leaders and colleagues who were dissatisfied with Yang Jie, disbanded most of the crew members, kept only their own acting team, and warned other actors not to associate with Yang Jie.
Director Yang Jie at this moment, although he has created a miracle in ratings, his personal remuneration is extremely meager, only 90 yuan per episode, and he can't even save Bailongma.
She once revealed her heart in an interview, saying that "Journey to the West" left her with a pain that she didn't want to touch for ten years.
The betrayal and isolation that Yang Jie endured was no less painful than what happened to Bailongma.
After the death of Bailongma, Yang Jie wrote an affectionate inscription, recalling its heroic appearance and silent dedication in the past, revealing endless sorrow between the lines.
Perhaps, the head of the regiment who decided to let it go in the first place would have been heartbroken if he had foreseen such an outcome.
Although there are many demons and monsters in "Journey to the West", some of the evils of human nature in reality are more complex and dark than them.
This series of events makes people deeply realize how much unknown bitterness and helplessness are hidden behind the glamorous screen.
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