The program's recording began.
A few cameras were already switched on.
Hou Ge, who was in charge of the live broadcast, said to Zhang Ye through the microphone, "Teacher Zhang, everything is ready. You can re-record if you make a mistake. It's fine." He also knew that this was Zhang Ye's first time recording a television program. He thought that Teacher Zhang might be nervous and stressed, so he comforted him. Re-recording was not a big deal in television programs. Some programs with high requirements would take four to five hours to record a one-hour program. This was the result of constant re-recording and repeated polishing.
However, Zhang Ye was clearly not that relaxed. He was very strict with himself. He treated this as a live broadcast. He did not allow himself to make any mistakes, "Dear viewers in front of your televisions, how are you? This is the Beijing Arts Channel's new program, 'Musings of History'. I am the host, Zhang Ye."
After the program's opening remarks.
Zhang Ye began his introductions, "Today's lecturer is Renmin University's Professor, Ma Hengyuan."
Ma Hengyuan stood behind the podium and nodded at everyone. It was a form of greeting.
Zhang Ye introduced a few more guests. Then, he sat on a small sofa beside the guest sofa. This was a spot left for the host.
Ma Hengyuan did not have stage fright. He was someone who had been on Central TV before, "Dear viewers and guests, how are you? I am Ma Hengyuan. Today, we will be talking about the Three Kingdoms. This is a colorful picture of political turmoil. It is a war epic of dragons and tigers fighting each other. It focuses on the complex, tense, and acute relationship between political groups from the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty to the Jin Dynasty … "
He spoke for about five minutes.
Ma Hengyuan said, "Speaking of the Three Kingdoms, who does everyone like?"
The guest, Editor Xu, chuckled, "Of course it's Zhuge Liang."
Another guest, the university teacher, Teacher Xu, said, "I also like Zhuge Liang. Borrowing arrows with straw boats, Stratagem of the Empty City. These are all amazing military tactics. They have been left for future generations to learn."
Zhang Ye smiled, "I like Zhou Yu."
The two guests surnamed Xu glanced at him.
Ma Hengyuan ignored Zhang Ye and ignored his words. He smiled, "Well said. I also like Zhuge Liang. Speaking of the Three Kingdoms, many people's first impression will be of Zhuge Liang. He was an amazing person. The original text described him as a sorcerer. What's a sorcerer? It's a person like a demon … "
Zhang Ye did not show it on his face, but he was infuriated!
Once was fine, twice was fine, but you want to do it a third time? You don't even care about me?
Ignoring Zhang Ye's status in the literary world, which had its fair share of praise and criticism, he was the host of this segment today. It was a very important role. As a lecturer, Ma Hengyuan acted as though this person did not exist at the scene? Zhang Ye, the host, was just a figurehead? What was the meaning of this? Xiao Lu, Dafei, and company could not stand it any further. Did Teacher Zhang Ye offend you? Are you f * cking sick?
The program continued.
Later on, Zhang Ye mediated the atmosphere twice to motivate the audience.
But every time he spoke, Ma Hengyuan would act as though he did not know. He did not go along with Zhang Ye's words and did not think anything of him at all. He would talk about his own things and then interact with the guests. In the end, Zhang Ye was turned into a meaningless person by Ma Hengyuan!
Hu Fei was also infuriated. He walked to Hou Ge's side and used the on-site director's microphone to say to Ma Hengyuan, "Professor Ma, please cooperate with the host. Please cooperate with the host!"
Ma Hengyuan didn't even blink. It was as if he hadn't heard anything. He did what he was supposed to do.
Hu Fei couldn't take it anymore. We gave you money to invite you here. You just need to take the money and do the work. What are you doing now? Huh? What are you doing?
"Stop!" Hu Fei said loudly.
A few cameras were switched off, "Executive Producer?"
Hu Fei said to Ma Hengyuan and the other guests, "Let's go backstage." He strode off. Not only was he unhappy with Ma Hengyuan's attitude, he was also very unhappy with his speech.
… …
Backstage.
Everyone was sitting in the resting area.
"What's the matter? The audience is still waiting. "Ma Hengyuan was still rather unhappy.
Hu Fei asked, "Professor Ma, why didn't you cooperate with the host? Once or twice is fine, but so many times? I even told you through the microphone, right? "
Zhang Ye also looked at Ma Hengyuan.
Ma Hengyuan could not help but laugh, "When I came, didn't you tell me that the host would cooperate with me? How could it be my turn to cooperate with him? "
Hu Fei was fuming, "What do you mean cooperate? It's mutual! "
Ma Hengyuan looked at him, "I've always lectured like this. I don't like people disrupting or interrupting. If you think the program's atmosphere isn't good, remove the host!"
Guest Editor Xu said, "This Little Zhang really doesn't need to be onstage."
"I think so, too." Teacher Xu smacked his lips, "He doesn't know the Three Kingdoms, nor does he know history. He's a bit redundant onstage. Teacher Ma is right. It's better to let him go. With Professor Ma, the most professional Three Kingdoms commentator in Beijing, and us guests, there's no point in having a host!"
Xiao Lu turned anxious, "What did you say?"
Hou Ge was also angry, "You are turning from guest to host?"
"This is my, Hu Fei's, program! It's our Beijing Arts Channel's program! "Hu Fei looked coldly at the three of them," It's not up to you to decide how we plan the program! "
Ma Hengyuan stared at him, "Old Hu, aren't you being too arrogant?"
Hu Fei said, "And I can tell you clearly right now that such a program won't do. It's not the host's problem, it's your own problem!" He pointed to the stage outside, "Professor Ma, you just introduced the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, right? Some of the words were annotations from the ancients, while others were the original words of the original work. There's nothing constructive or interesting about it. Such a program wouldn't even get 0.5%, much less 1%. Everyone has seen the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, so why would they want to hear you repeat it again? And to repeat it on the television station? Is there any meaning to it? "
Ma Hengyuan sneered, "You want it to be interesting? Then go do a variety program. Why do you do a historical program? History itself isn't interesting! It's boring! "
The guest, Teacher Xu, frowned, "That's right. We have to respect historical facts objectively. How can we speak blindly? We are all learned people. We are professionals. Don't argue with us in this aspect! "
Hu Fei was so angry that he laughed, "Can't a historical program be interesting? Who set that rule? If I want to tell everyone the story of the Three Kingdoms, can't I find a storyteller? Why would I hire you? "
The few of them began to quarrel. No one could accept the other's way of thinking. Zhang Ye also understood that such a program would definitely not do.
It would not have any viewership ratings. Hence, he stood up and said, "Professors, Teachers, if you don't like me or look down on me, I can reduce the number of times I speak onstage. I can even not speak at all. You can give your lectures and analysis to your heart's content. Talking about the Three Kingdoms is definitely not going to do. A good program needs a good piece of history. If you want everyone to absorb it, it not only needs to be historical, but also interesting and topical. This isn't disrespecting history. It's precisely because we respect this piece of history that we have to think of ways to promote this piece of history to everyone, so that everyone can have a deeper understanding of it. What do we rely on? We don't rely on long-winded speeches and quotations! We rely on attracting the audience, so that they can immerse themselves in certain factors! "
Xiao Lu exclaimed, "Well said!"
Hou Ge said, "Teacher Little Zhang, as a host, how can you not speak onstage? There's no need to do this!"
But even so, Ma Hengyuan still did not look Zhang Ye in the eye. He gave him a sideways glance, "I'm a professor of the Literature department. Do I need you to teach me?"
There was no way to discuss this!
This bunch of people were completely impervious to reason!
"I also said the same thing at Central TV." Ma Hengyuan began to put on airs. He looked at Hu Fei, Zhang Ye and company condescendingly, "Why? Your Beijing Arts Channel is better than Central TV? Don't keep telling me. I'll also tell you. As long as I, Ma Hengyuan, am onstage, there will be a large number of audience watching. I can say whatever I want! That's my business. It's not up to you laymen to butt in. You know history, but do I know history? " He was not only a professor of the Literature department, he was also a very famous professor on the internet. He had many fans, so when it came to his professional problems, Ma Hengyuan looked down on everyone. He did not even put the Arts Channel in his eyes.
Hu Fei, Xiao Lu and company were furious.
A staff member ran in from the front, "Producer Hu, the audience has been waiting for a long time. Some people have already left. This … Are we still recording?"
"Coming right up." Hu Fei said with a black face. He did not expect that he had invited such a bunch of old bastards. If he knew this would happen, he would have invited someone else. But what could he do now? The program had to be recorded today. It was too late to invite other lecturers. Even if the lecturers came, there was no script. How was he to speak? He did not give them any time to prepare, so he could only do it this way!
Ma Hengyuan calmly drank a mouthful of water and chatted with a few guests. Only then did he get up slightly, "Let's go. Continue recording!" He had become a lord!
When they went out, Hu Fei held onto Zhang Ye and company and asked them to stay for a while.
Xiao Lu said anxiously, "What do we do, Brother Hu? How can there be any ratings like this? Can't you see? The audience is about to fall asleep! We have to think of a way. If not, the program will be axed the next day after it went up? The program team will also be disbanded? This bunch of old bastards wants to cut off our livelihood! They took the money but did not do anything for us. They even put on airs. I'm wondering, what kind of airs do they have to put on? "
Hu Fei was also helpless, "Teacher Little Zhang, do you have any ideas?"
Zhang Ye looked at the backs of Ma Hengyuan and company as they left. He took a deep breath and said, "Brother Hu, I have an idea. I'm not sure if you dare to do it!"
Hu Fei said seriously, "The program is about to be axed. What else do I not dare to do? Tell me! "
Hou Ge, Hou Di and company were also waiting for Zhang Ye's advice. Amongst them, Zhang Ye was clearly the most quick-witted and cultured person. This was something everyone agreed on.
Zhang Ye chuckled, "Let's make Ma Hengyuan and company scram!"
Hu Fei was stunned, "Make them scram? Then who will talk about the Three Kingdoms this episode? "
Zhang Ye adjusted his collar, "… I'll talk!"
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