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Lin Zexu Gunsmoke in Humen movie

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"The Opium War" (produced in 1997)

One day in the early spring of 1839, in front of the British Commercial Building by the Pearl River in Guangzhou, Suddenly a row of gallows was erected, and the prisoners were led up and hanged one by one. This was in accordance with the order of Lin Zexu, the imperial minister, to execute the most heinous opium dealer. Thousands of people crowded into the square. They and the British businessmen in the business hall all understood that with the support of the Qing Emperor Daoguang, Lin Zexu's campaign to completely ban opium had begun.

Lin Zexu was brave and resourceful. In just a few rounds, he forced the opium dealer Diandi and others to hand over all the opium. In June 1839, Lin Zexu burned more than 20,000 boxes of opium in Humen. This is the earliest and largest drug destruction operation in the world. However, he did not know that the British commercial supervisor in China, Elliot, had already bought the opium from British businessmen. In this way, Elliot demanded that the British government send troops to China on the grounds that the Qing government had burned the British government's property. . With the support of Queen Victoria, the British Parliament passed the funding for the war of aggression against China by a slim majority of 271 votes to 262 votes. The British fleet arrived at Dagukou, Tianjin, and approached Beijing. Daoguang, who was at a loss what to do, immediately angered Lin Zexu, blaming him for starting a border provocation, dismissed him from his post, and appointed Qi Shan as the imperial envoy to appease the British. Facing the British's strong ships and cannons, Qishan concluded that the battle would be defeated. However, during the negotiations, the British asked for too high a price. Not only did they want compensation, but they also wanted five ports to trade, and they also wanted to cede Hong Kong Island. Qishan relented and was willing to report to the Ming Emperor. However, the British noticed Qishan's clear attitude, so they couldn't wait for Emperor Daoguang's reply and immediately occupied the entire island of Hong Kong.

Daoguang was furious when he knew that Qi Shan had secretly surrendered Hong Kong. He dismissed him from his post and escorted him to Beijing to await execution. The capricious Daoguang changed his strategy from appeasement to suppression, but it was too late. Humen had been lost and Guan Tianpei died heroically. Although the people resisted the enemy and severely damaged the British army, they were still defeated by the British's powerful ships and artillery. Lin Zexu, who was dispatched to Xinjiang, met Qishan who was escorted to Beijing. Qishan said sadly: We both failed, but you will be famous forever, and I will be infamy forever. Lin Zexu said: I never thought about my posthumous reputation. I just thought that when China also has strong ships and cannons, we can be proud and proud! The sound of British artillery attacking Guangzhou was heard in the distance.

(This film won the Best Story Award, Best Cinematography Award, Best Sound Recording Award, Best Props Award, and Best Supporting Actor Award at the 17th Chinese Film "Golden Rooster Awards"; 1997 Chinese Film of the Year "Huabiao Award" Outstanding Feature Film Award; Shanghai Film Critics Award "Yongle Cup" honorary title of "Top Ten Films" in 1997; "American Special Award" at the Montreal International Film Festival in Canada in 1997.)

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Hero Su Qier

Director: Yuan Heping / Chen Qiansong

Starring: Donnie Yen / Wang Jue / Wang Xiuping / Chen Shulan / Wu Mengda / Yuan Jieying / Bao Fang / Xiong Xinxin / Li Jiasheng/Guan Haishan/Chen Yongxia