A path winds and turns long and winds until it leads into the bright distance.
I'm going to follow my lover to the battlefield along this slender path.
The moving singing is echoing, and the tearful feelings in those innocent years have also become a swan song.
Speaking of the many familiar names in the Bayi Factory, Daniel Zhang is even more memorable.
In addition to his superb acting skills, he and his wife have been together for many years, survived the rain of bullets on the battlefield, and have a deep revolutionary friendship, and they are still a fairy couple until now.
Daniel Zhang has many masterpieces, he is not only an actor, but also a director.
At the age of 14, he joined the 18th Army Corps of the People's Liberation Army.
Later, he joined the Korean War, and after the class returned to Korea, he was selected by Bayi Factory to shoot his first film "Black Mountain Resistance".
In 1960, he starred in the bandit movie "Lin Hai Xueyuan". Become a classic in the hearts of a generation.
Most of Daniel Zhang's roles are righteous and awe-inspiring soldiers, such as in 1965, in "Tunnel War", he played the district governor Zhao Pingyuan.
In 1974, in "Southern Expedition and Northern War", he became the battalion commander of Gao again.
In 1976, Daniel Zhang transformed into a director, directing and acting in the feature film "South China Sea Storm".
Subsequently, he directed the filming of "Colorful Night", "Echo of Qilian Mountain", "Silent Iceberg", "Conquest of the Death Zone" and so on.
During this period, he also won the second prize of the Excellent Film Award of the Ministry of Culture of China.
In Daniel Zhang's view, the honor he was full of was not worthy of the company of the person he loved most in this life.
He and his wife met at the age of 16 and then went to the battlefield together, and to this day, they have known each other for 72 years and been together for 66 years.
The most commendable thing is that their relationship is still the same to this day. Become the idol that children admire the most.
01 Battlefield Songs and Flowers of Love
Daniel Zhang was born in 1934, he is a native of Fenyang, Shanxi, because of his poor family, his father only had him at the age of 59, so he hoped that he could live a hundred years old, named him Zhang Yongshou, and later changed his name to Daniel Zhang.
When he was 3 years old, his father died, and his mother worked hard to raise him alone, and because of the lack of food and clothing, Daniel Zhang looked shorter than his peers.
At the age of 14, he entered Jinzhong Public School to study, but later he really had no money, and before he graduated from middle school, he chose to join the army.
At least he had food and clothing when he entered the army, and with the road team insisting on training, Daniel Zhang's body became more and more tough, and his face was no longer thin, but looked clear.
With his handsome appearance, he was selected into the Art Troupe of the Western Sichuan Military Region, where he met his future wife, Zhang Jiamao from Sichuan.
That year, Daniel Zhang was 16 years old and Zhang Jiamao was 15 years old.
They set off from Chengdu without any instructions and got into a car and headed all the way north.
When they got off the bus at the Yalu River, they began to be taught Korean dialect, and then they realized that they were going to the battlefield.
At this time, Daniel Zhang and Zhang Jiamao already had ignorant feelings, but at that time, on the one hand, they wanted to protect their families and defend the country, and on the other hand, because they were shy and shy, they still had to express their intentions.
Even so, two people who are also far away in a foreign country are destined to be fateful, and they actually have two chances to meet on the battlefield filled with gunpowder, and it is because of this that they have strengthened their feelings for each other.
Daniel Zhang and Zhang Jiamao one in the 60th Army, the other in the 180th Army, once a large army was renovated, far away, they saw each other, but no one made a sound, after receiving the meal, the two people walked to the basin to wash the dishes, under the cover of water and basin, Daniel Zhang held Zhang Jiamao's hand tightly, at that moment each other's eyes looked firmly at each other, at this time silence is better than sound.
This glance is encouragement, blessing, and anticipation of the return to China after the victory of the war.
Not long after, the two sides separated again, and Zhang Jiamao became a paramedic, transporting the wounded, and Daniel Zhang often transported supplies to the front.
This time was even more dangerous, the war entered a white-hot stage, in the face of the enemy's encirclement on land and in the air, Zhang Jiamao's company held a tree branch as a cover, and ran out for 80 miles in one breath before daring to take a breath and rest.
The situation on Daniel Zhang's side is also not optimistic, after a long time of high-intensity running and evasion, he fainted unconscious during a transfer of supplies, and when he woke up again, there were wounded replenishment materials beside him, including apples, biscuits, and sugar.
Feeling that there were many people talking next to him, he inquired and found out that there was a convergence of troops, and he was looking forward to whether he would see her?
Due to fainting, coupled with the fact that he had not cut his hair or shaved his beard for a long time, Daniel Zhang's hands were already sloppy like a beggar.
He searched through the crowd, and suddenly, he really saw it!
He sat up excitedly, and was about to go to Zhang Jiamao's side, as if he had a spiritual feeling, Zhang Jiamao also looked at this side, at first she was not sure, and when Daniel Zhang walked in, she asked, "Is it you?" ”
Daniel Zhang nodded hurriedly, he grabbed Zhang Jiamao's hand tightly, and the two of them had the feeling of seeing their relatives again after escaping death for the first time.
Seeing the image of Daniel Zhang's hand, Zhang Jiamao couldn't care about anything else, she quickly helped Daniel Zhang cut his hair, shave, and found him his only remaining set of clothes to change, at that time the conditions were difficult, both men's and women's clothes were uniform size, because they could not boil hot water, they washed his face in the ice and snow.
When the troops separated, Daniel Zhang stuffed all the wounded supplies to Zhang Jiamao.
Zhang Jiamao ate the apple, which she felt was sweeter than ever.
In 1953, after the victory of the war, Daniel Zhang and Zhang Jiamao secretly returned to China in a trophy material truck, and on the train, they met again, this time no longer caring about anything else, they hugged each other tightly.
This is an emotional catharsis that spans life and death, and the two have long identified each other.
After returning to China, Daniel Zhang and Zhang Jiamao first returned to their unit, they fell in love, often exchanged letters, and after 3 years, Daniel Zhang happily married Zhang Jiamao into the family.
02 Grow together with full of honor
After starting a family, Daniel Zhang had an extra responsibility on his shoulders, he had to support his family.
Just in time, just in time for the art troupe to select actors to shoot "Black Mountain Blocking War", Daniel Zhang passed directly after the interview, which was also his first debut on the big screen. In the play, he played the majestic "Wang Hailong".
Unexpectedly, as soon as he appeared, many viewers praised him for being handsome and compelling, although he was a little young, but he also took the first successful step.
Because Daniel Zhang has a righteous face, most of the roles he plays are heroes, such as the later "Hero Tiger Courage" and "County Party Secretary" all because of his appearance to add luster to the work, many people worship Daniel Zhang, in addition to his appearance and acting skills, but also because he has always played a big hero and gives people a preconceived feeling.
In short, Daniel Zhang's reputation is getting better and better, and his movie posters are posted there as a kind of silent leaflet.
In 1958, Daniel Zhang was selected to join Bayi Film Studio, and his wife once said to him, "There is a hidden dragon and a crouching tiger here, you have to be humble and learn more."
He has always been a Buddhist, and he has always been a wife, and he has kept these words in his heart.
He forgot the glory of the past, and after entering Bayi Factory, he made a good relationship, and later not only filmed, but also became a director.
In 1960, a "Lin Hai Snow Plain" made Daniel Zhang popular all over the country, and he performed the wisdom and courage of "Shao Jianbo" and became a household name.
followed by his performances in "Sea Eagle" and "Surprise Attack", which are still often taken out by the audience and tasted repeatedly.
Daniel Zhang's status in the film industry has been established, and he is a well-deserved film and television star.
At this time, he was only 26 years old, when he was full of energy, and his career was also breaking through, he was in full swing to shoot, and brought the audience "Chifeng", "Good Brothers", "Fighting the Invaders", "Tunnel Warfare", "Southern Expedition and Northern War" and other works.
In the palm of Daniel Zhang's hand, he worked hard to earn money on the one hand to be worthy of the audience who liked him, on the other hand, his wife gave birth to a daughter for him, and he couldn't let his wife worry about survival.
03 The family has a good wife and a successful career
Daniel Zhang, who has already filmed many works, began to want to transform, and in 1976, at the age of 42, he directed and acted in the feature film "South China Sea Fengyun" for the first time.
The box office of the first shooting movie was not bad, and he struck while the iron was hot and got the script of "Qilianshan's Response". He is ready to bring this work to the big screen.
There was also an episode in the principle of actors, when Daniel Zhang wanted to determine Liu Xiaoqing as the heroine because he had always been optimistic about Liu Xiaoqing, plus he had fought for another play for Liu Xiaoqing before, although he did not succeed in performing, but Liu Xiaoqing has always been grateful.
This time, Daniel Zhang came to the Beijing Film Studio, and after clarifying his identity, he did not expect that Wang Yang, the director of the Beijing Film Studio, rejected him with "Liu Xiaoqing has other plays".
Daniel Zhang remembered that before he came, Liu Xiaoqing said, "If Director Wang Yang refuses, it means that I do not agree to shoot."
Thinking of this, Daniel Zhang angrily took the script home, his wife saw him frowning, quickly poured him a glass of water, after asking the ins and outs of the matter, she squeezed Daniel Zhang's hand and shoulder, while saying to him, "That's because she has nothing to do with this play, I believe in your vision, you won't see the wrong person, let alone the wrong script".
Comforted by Zhang Jiamao, Daniel Zhang's palm was much smoother, and he was not angry when he figured it out.
Until later, Daniel Zhang criticized Liu Xiaoqing in person, "What is so amazing about you?" You're amazing."
Maybe it was out of reason, or maybe it was the shame of the teacher who promoted him, Liu Xiaoqing accepted the criticism without saying a word.
And the heroine of this play, finally set Ni Ping, did not expect that Ni Ping's performance was very perfect, including director Yan Jizhou, everyone was moved by Ni Ping's affectionate interpretation, one by one tears in his eyes, this play made Daniel Zhang's confidence greatly increased, and also made him earn a lot of pension money.
Subsequently, he stepped up the filming of several films such as "Silent Iceberg", "Stuffed Romance" and "Armageddon".
Among them, "Silent Iceberg" was also used as a special film for receiving foreign guests.
04 Home is the best prescription
After filming these scenes, Daniel Zhang's hand began to slowly fade out.
It turned out that he was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and some chronic physical diseases.
As a director, he often arrives before the actors, and finishes later than the actors, and his wife Zhang Jiamao reminds him every time that "rest early, and make up the next day if the filming is not finished, and the body is the most important".
He has always felt that he has to take his work seriously, so that others can be influenced by him and be more enthusiastic.
Unexpectedly, over the years, black and white have been reversed, and irregular diet has caused such a big impact on his body, so he can only suspend filming and go home first to recuperate, just taking this opportunity to spend more time with his family.
His wife, Zhang Jiamao, forced him to stay away from TV, so that he could not see the news in the film and television industry, and he would not worry about movies.
Every morning, at Zhang Jiamao's request, he has to get up to exercise, play Tai Chi, and Zhang Jiamao will point it out sternly if the movements are not standardized.
Daniel Zhang pretended to be angry."I'm all about commanding others, which means you can tell me what to do
Zhang Jiamao didn't care what he thought in his heart, after adding hot water to the teacup, she walked out with the vegetable frame, "Let's go, stew a pigeon for you today, and Manman will go home in the afternoon, let's sit down and have a meal as a family."
Zhang Man is their daughter, and when her father went out to work, most of them were taken care of by her mother, but her mother kept emphasizing that "it was your father's hard work in filming and making money that made us have such a happy life, so we should be grateful to our father for his dedication".
So even if Daniel Zhang is not often at home, his relationship with his daughter is very harmonious, which is all due to Zhang Jiamao.
In addition to this, they have two sons, who are also dragons among men.
In 2018, although Daniel Zhang did not film much, he began to win many awards that belonged to him, this time as an award for outstanding contributions to the film and television industry, he was awarded the "Lifetime Achievement Award" Coincidentally, the award presenter was Liu Xiaoqing.
Time passed, Liu Xiaoqing saw the mentor of the year, she mustered up the courage to write a pair of words for the mentor to express her gratitude, and Daniel Zhang also had a large number of hands, and the two of them released their previous suspicions.
Daniel Zhang, who is now 88 years old, is already an evergreen tree in the film industry, and he also made a cameo appearance in a film and television drama at the age of 86, and his professionalism is touching.
And when it comes to his career, he just laughs it off and says, "That's just my job."
But when it comes to his wife Zhang Jiamao, he is always smiling, as if he is showing his treasures.
Daniel Zhang is a well-known beloved wife in the circle, as long as he is not filming, he is willing to guard Zhang Jiamao at home, his wife was a good voice in the art troupe, even if she hummed two tunes, Daniel Zhang was happy to dance like an old child.
Sometimes the daughters come back to buy new clothes for their parents, and Daniel Zhang always says, "I don't want it, if you don't buy it for me in the future, it's all for your mother."
Later, Zhang Jiamao's eyes were not good, there was no way to travel alone, Daniel Zhang's hand became his eyes, no matter if he went to ** as long as he could, he took Zhang Jiamao with him, but did not leave her at home alone.
Once Daniel Zhang went out to participate in the event, it was scheduled to end at 6 o'clock, but the result was postponed, after he learned about it, he immediately called ** to explain the situation to his wife, he was afraid that he did not return on time, and his wife would be worried at home.
He was even more afraid that she would be scared and anxious when she was alone at home.
Daniel Zhang was able to take care of his wife wholeheartedly without any worries, also because the children were all angry, and he didn't have to worry about anything.
The two sons are now on the road of the film and television industry like their father.
In particular, the second son also served as the producer of works such as "Falling Leaves Return to the Roots" and "Sunny Days".
So here in Daniel Zhang's hands, he only needs to take care of his wife and himself, that is, to reassure the children.
This old artist dedicates himself to the party and the audience, in private he is clean and loyal to his wife, just like a person who really loves you, you don't have to be omnipotent, he will change himself and constantly lower the bottom line to tolerate you.
If a person is like a rainbow, he will know that there is one when he meets him.