The production budget of 60 million yuan per episode was enough to make even Lin Yi speechless, let alone Deputy Station Head Liu and the others.
Good fellow!
Even the local television stations did not dare to be so generous.
Station Head Sun had really invested a lot this time!
Lin Yi looked at Director Sun with a serious expression."Since the station trusts me so much, I will do my best to ensure the quality of the program. No, even if the quality of the program is higher, I will try my best to reduce the cost!”
Although he had not spent the money in front of him, he did not need so much money.
However, he had no choice but to take this money!
Upon hearing this, Director Sun heaved a sigh of relief. He still felt a little guilty towards Lin Yi because there was no funding for the first episode.
It was made by Lin Yi himself.
Although he had the intention to allocate more money to Lin Yi as compensation, 50 million was already the limit.
He could only think of other ways later.
Or perhaps…
He directly raised Lin Yi's salary, although it was a small sum compared to the production budget.
However, if he was reluctant to part with this little bit of money, then what was the point of him being the station head?
"Alright, Lin Yi, sit down and talk.”
Director Sun smiled and nodded at Lin Yi. After Lin Yi sat down, he slowly said,"Have you decided on the dialogue characters for the third episode?”
"The first two episodes were all about emperors. Should we consider famous generals and ministers in the third episode?”
As soon as he said this, he immediately attracted everyone's attention.
What was everyone most concerned about now?
Wasn't it just the character and theme of the next episode's dialogue?
The success of the first two episodes was a good thing for Classic China, but it was precisely because it was so good that it put pressure on the candidates for the later episodes.
Qin Shi Huang and Zhu Yuanzhang could be said to be a perfect closed loop.
Who would be suitable for the dialogue character for the third episode?
He had to find a person with enough weight. How many ancient emperors could surpass Ying Zheng and Zhu Yuanzhang?
Moreover…
Choose another emperor?
How could this be called a dialogue between ancient and modern times? It might as well be called a dialogue between emperors!
Lin Yi did not speak. He knew very well that once he said this name, he would definitely be opposed by everyone.
However…
The candidates for this episode were definitely not bad.
It could even bring China's Ancient Collection to a new height!
The key was how to say it!
Elder Zhao narrowed his eyes slightly and said with a smile,"Actually, it doesn't have to be a famous official or general. You can also consider Sima Qian, who wrote the 'Records of the Historian', or the sages of the Confucian, Mohist, Daoist, and Legalist schools. The great poets are also not bad, and there is a wide range of choices.”
The reason why Elder Zhao spoke was very simple.
Lin Yi was acting like this. It was obvious that he hadn't decided on the person to talk to for the third episode.
He did not want Lin Yi's thinking to be limited. Famous generals and officials were not a bad choice, but in the 5,000-year history of China, there were many other choices other than famous officials.
Chief Li, who had been silent all this while, looked at Elder Zhao and Chief Sun.
He then looked at Lin Yi, who was still silent.
She couldn't help but say," Actually, it's not like you can't choose an emperor. There's a lot of support for Empress Wu Zetian on the Internet now."”
His thoughts were very simple.
Then he would go and see what the audience thought.
There wouldn't be any mistakes, right?
Hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up.
Dean Hu nodded and agreed,""In the prosperous Great Tang, Li Shiming can also be called the emperor of the ages. If we choose Wu Zetian as the entry point, it's not a bad choice.”
Starting from Wu Zetian would inevitably involve the history of the Great Tang.
Although Li Shiming was the most famous emperor in history, there were many criticisms about him. If he was in the Great Ming Dynasty, he would be a good choice. The shame of the Weishui Alliance was still criticized by people.
Compared to the unyielding Da Ming.
On the contrary, he fell short!
As the Empress of a generation, Wu Zetian also had many achievements.
If it was like the second episode of the program, showing the glory of the Great Tang, it would be a good choice!
Director Sun smiled and nodded." I was too narrow-minded previously. It's not like we can't choose an emperor. However, in the end, it still depends on Lin Yi's choice."”
Everyone looked at Lin Yi in unison.
The reason why they said this wasn't because they felt that Wu Zetian was a must.
It was to prevent Lin Yi from being disturbed.
Whether it was an emperor, a famous minister, a famous general, a sage, or a great poet, there had to be a suitable candidate for the third episode, right?
Sensing everyone's gazes, Lin Yi also raised his head."Actually, I already have a choice of characters for the third episode.”
"Who is it?"
Director Sun stared at Lin Yi intently. He almost wanted to swallow Lin Yi whole.
This brat, why was he keeping them in suspense at this time?
Don't you know that everyone is in a hurry?
"He's not an emperor, nor is he a famous minister or general.”
"Could it be a Sage?"
Elder Zhao looked at Lin Yi nervously. As a historian, he did not only study history itself, but also historical culture.
Even though Lao Zi, Confucius, and the others were not famous generals, they were not emperors.
But it was precisely because of them.
It was because of this that Wu Qianqian's culture was passed down continuously. It was also because of this that Chinese culture continued to flourish and have a long history.
Their contributions were definitely not inferior to any of the emperors!
Lin Yi slowly shook his head.”
"Could it be the Immortal Poet Li Bai?" Dean Hu looked at Lin Yi with burning eyes. Elder Zhao, who was at the side, hurriedly followed up,"Or perhaps the Eight Great Families of the Tang and Song Dynasties?"
Whether it was Li Bai, Du Fu, or the Eight Great Masters of the Tang and Song Dynasties, their contributions to Chinese culture were not small.
It was not impossible for Lin Yi to come up with a compilation!
Lin Yi shook his head again.”
Seeing Lin Yi like this, Elder Zhao and Dean Hu also frowned. The others were even more anxious as they scratched their heads and ears. Their hearts were itching.
This was not it, that was not it.
Who was the character in the third episode?
One name after another appeared in everyone's minds, but they were quickly denied.
They really couldn't think of anything!
Director Sun couldn't help but say,"Alright, Lin Yi, don't tease us. Hurry up and tell us!"”
Seeing that everyone's appetite had been adjusted, Lin Yi smiled and slowly said,"To be honest, this person is not very famous. Many people have not even heard of his name.”
"He doesn't have the domineering aura of an ancient monarch, nor does he have the brains of a famous official.”
"He was unknown when he was alive, and when he died, there were no tens of thousands of people praising him.”
"He is just an ordinary person!"
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