Long story commentary MP3 -- Hai Qingtian (35 episodes)

Author: Tian Lianyuan
Publisher: Beijing Yin Guan Electronic Publishing Co., Ltd.
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Features: Tian Lianyuan, a renowned storytelling artist, is currently the president of the Liaoning Province Quyi Association. Born in Changchun in 1941, Tian Lianyuan showed great intelligence from a young age and began performing long-story storytelling at the age of 17. In 1965, he gained recognition at the Liaoning Province Quyi Performance when he performed a self-created and performed storytelling piece titled "Chasing the Train and Sending the Telegraph." Later, he became famous both domestically and internationally for his storytelling of "The Yang Family," "The Legend of Liu Xiu," and "Water Margin." In 1985, he pioneered the concept of televised continuous storytelling with "The Yang Family." Tian Lianyuan's storytelling seeks novelty in technique, emphasizes literary quality, and is witty and humorous. His performances are grand and effortless, forming a unique style. He understands the essence of storytelling, speaks with passion, and possesses strong literary skills. While inheriting the fine traditions of storytelling art, he boldly advocates for reform and innovation, forming a distinctive style. His storytelling is hailed as "a three-dimensional novel."
Hai Rui (1514–1587), styled Ruixian, was a native of Qiongshan. He was a jinshi graduate and a famous incorruptible official of the Ming Dynasty. He held various positions, including county magistrate, assistant prefect, minister of revenue, minister of war, vice minister of state, and right assistant censor-in-chief. Known for his integrity and self-discipline, he dared to defy the powerful even when in low positions and never flattered or curry favor. Loyal and fearless in his advice, he once bought a coffin, bid farewell to his wife, and risked his life to submit memorials. Throughout his life, Hai lived in poverty, suppressed the powerful, comforted the destitute, and fought against corrupt officials, earning deep love from the people. His life story is widely circulated in folklore. Hai Qing Tian tells the story of the Ming Dynasty's incorruptible official, Hai Rui. The book begins with Hai Rui traveling to the capital and staying at a tofu shop owned by the Zhang family, describing a series of struggles between Hai Rui and the servants, managers, and even the master of the Yan family—Yan Song. The plot is intricate, full of twists, and the language is humorous and refined, offering both literary quality, knowledge, and entertainment. The story builds suspense, with vividly distinct characters, making it a beloved work of storytelling. The author, Jiang Jingsheng, is a seasoned quyi theorist and writer. Based on his original work, Tian Lianyuan made further modifications, enhancing the storytelling flavor, purity, and listenability.