The TV series "Fourteen Years of Blood" is set against the background of the 14-year War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, telling the story of the fate of Xiang Qingsong, a merchant of medicinal herbs in Shanghai, who was completely rewritten after the 918 Incident. At the critical juncture when the nation was in danger, Xiang Qingsong sent his only son Xiang Binli to leave his hometown without hesitation and join the anti-Japanese team. In 14 years of bloody battles, Xiang Binli has experienced countless tests of life and death, and has grown from a hot-blooded young man to a heroic anti-Japanese fighter.
In the play, Xiang Qingsong and Xiang Binli, father and son, are celebrities in Shanghai's medicinal materials industry and live a calm and comfortable life. However, the outbreak of the 918 incident disrupted the rhythm of their lives. The Japanese army invaded and occupied the three northeastern provinces and continued to advance southward, and the situation in Shanghai was precarious. At this moment, Xiang Qingsong and Xiang Binli resolutely decided to devote themselves to the anti-Japanese struggle.
After Xiang Binli left his hometown, Xiang Qingsong was not idle. He actively organized medicinal herb merchants in Shanghai to provide medicine and material support to the front-line anti-Japanese army. Under his leadership, the medicinal herb merchants united as one and made great contributions to the victory of the War of Resistance Against Japan.
During the 14-year War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, Xiang Binli experienced many thrilling battles. He led death squads to block the Japanese army in the Battle of Songhu and cover the retreat of the main forceHe also fought to the death with the Japanese army in the Dabie Mountains and provided intelligence for the guerrillasHe also led the Eighth Route Army in a fierce battle with the Japanese army in the Battle of Pingxingguan, and finally won the victory. During these battles, Xiang Binli was wounded many times, but his revolutionary will never wavered.
In the play, in addition to Xiang Binli and Xiang Qingsong, there are many vivid characters. Some of them were underground party members, providing intelligence for the war of resistance against Japan;Some are medical personnel, treating the wounded and sick;Some are literary and artistic youths, who use their pens and singing to boost morale. Together, these characters form a colorful group portrait of the characters in the play.
In terms of plot arrangement, "Fourteen Years of Blood" is also quite interesting. There are not only tense and exciting battle scenes in the play, but also many suspenseful and twisty storylines. For example, after Xiang Binli led the Eighth Route Army to victory in the Battle of Pingxingguan, he was framed as a "traitor" and was forced to leave the Eighth Route Army and return to Shanghai. In the process, he not only has to face the pursuit of the Japanese army, but also uncover the conspiracy of the traitors. In the process, he gradually grew into a full-fledged revolutionary.
In addition, "Fourteen Years of Blood" also shows the destruction and tempering of human nature by war through many detailed descriptions. For example, there is a scene in the play that describes Xiang Binli's inner pain and anger after returning to his hometown and seeing his former teacher killed by the Japanese armyThere is also a scene that depicts Xiang Qingsong's tragic situation of being betrayed by traitors while organizing a medicinal herb merchant to deliver medicines, and being captured by the Japanese army and tortured. These detailed descriptions not only make the audience feel the cruelty and ruthlessness of the war more realistically, but also more profoundly show the great sacrifices and heroic struggles made by the revolutionary martyrs for national liberation and people's happiness.
Overall, "Fourteen Years of Blood" is a TV series that shows the heroic deeds of the 14-year War of Resistance Against Japan. Through this drama, the audience can more truly feel the historical background of that era, the living conditions of the people, and the heroic deeds and spiritual outlook of the revolutionary martyrs. At the same time, "Fourteen Years of Blood" also shows the spirit of unity and heroic struggle and the strength of firm belief shown by the Chinese people in the face of foreign aggression. This drama not only has high artistic value and social significance, but also has a positive effect on enhancing the national pride and self-confidence of the Chinese people.