The gorgeous goddesses who came out of the 1994 version of "Tang Taizong Li Shimin"

The Lin Junxian version of "Tang Taizong Li Shimin" is definitely one of the best screen memories in the childhood of those born in the 80s and 90s. I remember watching this show when I was in junior high. At that time, I was immediately attracted by the gorgeous costumes of the characters, the handsome figure of the male protagonist, the alluring looks of the female pig trotters and the supporting actresses, and the heart-wrenching emotional entanglements between them. Even though more than 20 years have passed, they are still vivid in my mind. I have always wanted to have the opportunity to revisit this TV series.

I tried Baidu, but I didn’t expect to find this TV series on Youku. Although the picture is not very high-definition, I still watched it with concentration. As written in the comments below: This drama is one that you will never tire of watching.

There are so many things about this show that attract us. Today I want to talk about the screen goddesses in it first.

Generally, if the hero and heroine in a TV series are outstanding, it can make the TV series shine. But every woman who appears in this TV series, whether they are the protagonist or the supporting role, is a strange woman.

?The first one? Empress Changsun

The first time we met Empress Changsun in the TV series was before she got married to Shimin. At that time, she was in the boudoir, dressed like a girl. A black ponytail is tied on the shoulders. Wearing a pink and white dress, she looks fresh and lovely. When riding a horse, he wore a pink silk cape and a riding outfit, which made him look even more heroic.

After she got married to Shimin, she pulled up her hair into a bun and put on clothes made of silk and satin, adding a touch of elegance and elegance. Many movie fans once commented: The Queen Changsun played by Tong Ailing is the Queen Changsun who best suits everyone's expectations. There has been no Queen Changsun since Tong Ailing.

The actor Tong Ailing can play the Queen Changsun as the Queen through the ages, of course, it is not just because of her appearance. As the saying goes: It starts with appearance, ends with talent, and ends with character. The same goes for characters in TV series.

Empress Changsun could make Emperor Taizong Li Shimin respect her throughout her life. In addition to her dignified appearance, she also had profound knowledge and broad mind. When Li Shimin encountered political difficulties, he was able to give him timely advice.

There was a famous story in history. Once, the minister Wei Zheng tried to stop the spring hunting expedition to Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty. After hearing this, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty became furious. After returning to the harem, he said to Queen Changsun: I must kill Wei Zheng. After hearing this, the eldest grandson smiled slightly and said: I congratulate the emperor. After hearing this, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty was very puzzled, why do you still congratulate me when I am so angry? Changsun said again: Wei Zheng, who dares to give direct advice, is the pillar of the country. It is the emperor's blessing to have such a wise minister. When Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty heard this, he thought it made sense, and later he used Wei Zheng more seriously. The Tang Dynasty had just one more virtuous minister.

After Empress Changsun ascended the throne, she also used her spare time to write "Principles for Women". The image of her holding a pen and writing in a hurry has become one of the classic images of this drama, deeply engraved in the minds of our fans.

In this play, there are three women around Tang Taizong who love him very much. But they are the concubines who have the most harmonious relationship with each other in the harem in history. In many costume dramas, we often see many beauties fighting openly and secretly, trying their best and breaking the bank to win the emperor's favor. But in this drama, it looks like the years are going well. Of course, Empress Changsun also contributes here.

When the eldest grandson married Li Shimin, Li Shimin's favorite Yang Jier appeared. The eldest grandson did not try to frame Yang Ji'er or stay away from her, but instead accepted Yang Ji'er with a broad mind. When Yang Jier returned to Shimin with his children, the eldest grandson personally rode his horse to greet them and their children outside the city gate. This made Li Shimin's father, Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty, Li Yuan, also admired: You have such a big heart, it is really the blessing of Shimin.

Of course, in a modern monogamous society, such a situation will not occur. But when a woman faces a woman who admires her husband, her broad-mindedness and wise handling of the situation are worthy of praise.

?Second place? Yang Jier

Yang Jier is played by our favorite actress, Fu Yiwei. She also starred in another classic mythological TV series "The Legend of the Gods" when we were young.

Maybe this is just a fictional character. But her appearance is still one of the great highlights of this TV series.

When she was a girl, she was straightforward and brilliant, with two pigtails. Of course, he also has an appearance that will captivate a country. But at the same time she is also brave and wise. In middle age, she gained the same potbelly and grace as Empress Changsun.

I remember someone once described her beauty like this: Yang Jier spoke politely to the guards when she returned to the palace. She was extremely well-educated. The golden sunlight shines into the woods, revealing the most charming and charming girl.

The scene when he first met Li Shimin when he was young is one of the classic scenes of this drama and is engraved in the memories of countless people born in the 80s and 90s. One is a rare beauty in the world, and the other is a handsome young man with great talents and military skills. One said: If your appearance is as beautiful as your voice, I will marry you as my second wife; the other said: Even if all men in the world die, I will not marry you. This scene shows Yang Jier's frankness and sincerity.

Yang Jier also showed her intelligence and bravery when encountering difficulties. When she arrived alone in the city under her father's command, even though the Sui Dynasty was full of rebels and many local officials had disobeyed Yang Guang's orders, she was completely unafraid and used her wisdom to deceive them. The wisdom she showed also shows why Li Shimin loves her so much.

The third place? Li Sanniang

Li Sanniang is Li Yuan’s third child in the play, that is, Li Shimin’s sister and Li Yuanji’s sister. He doesn't have many roles in the play. However, the few scenes still show her handsomeness, bravery, and love for her brothers and sisters as a female general.

If we talk about Queen Changsun, Yang Jier is a weak-looking woman. Then Li Sanniang is completely the representative of handsome and boyish girls. Like her brothers, she could ride into battle for her father.

When Li Yuan revolted in Jinyang, she beat the drum and wore a military uniform to encourage the soldiers. She sold her belongings to help the victims, and began to recruit troops and contact various anti-Sui armies. In just over three months, Li Sanniang's army numbered as many as 100,000. After careful management, Li Sanniang had enough troops and led her troops to fight everywhere. The famous Sui Dynasty general Qu Tutong Wangfeng was invincible and was defeated by her almost every time.

Unfortunately, she died young. Before she died, she summoned Li Jiancheng, Li Shimin, and Li Yuanji to her side and whispered to them, hoping that they could unite because they were children of the same mother. But in the end, their outcome failed Sanniang's hopes during her lifetime.

After her death, Li Yuan cried bitterly.

The most attractive thing about this drama is of course the appearance of the characters. Li Sanniang's costume is also extremely handsome and fits the character's personality very well.

Fourth place? Zhang Lihua

The real Zhang Lihua in the play actually died in the first episode. She was the beloved concubine of Empress Chen, and was loved by Yang Guang. Li Yuan killed. She is a bad woman who seduces the emperor with her beauty. What I want to talk about here is the fake Zhang Lihua.

The actor who plays the real and fake Zhang Lihua is called Han Dongdong, and Han Dongdong is a dancer. From our modern perspective, she looks like a natural beauty. Her oval face and gorgeous facial features make people feel very Tangy. Especially when dancing, her enchanting body like a water snake is like the flying apsaras on the Dunhuang murals. All in all, she is a woman with a very classical charm.

She was a woman who looked exactly like Zhang Lihua from the people who was found by Yang Guang's queen in order to inspire Sui Yang Emperor Yang Guang to resist the enemy. Because Emperor Yang of Sui Dynasty loved Zhang Lihua deeply. But Zhang Lihua was really killed by Li Yuan again. This fake Zhang Lihua looks exactly like Zhang Lihua, but she is extremely strong on the inside. When the Sui Dynasty was about to fall, she spent her last days with Yang Guang. When the soldiers came to the city, Queen Xiao persuaded her to leave Yang Guang, saying: Your mission has been completed, run out of the city and escape. If caught, rape or kill. At that time, everyone wanted to escape from the city. But this fake Zhang Lihua refused to leave. She said: The Emperor (Yang Guang) is too lonely. She hopes to accompany him until death, even if it costs her life.

Later, the rebels invaded Jiangdu and the fake Zhang Lihua was caught. She drew her sword and committed suicide on the spot. Even Yu Wenhuaji, the general at the time, said: What a wonderful woman, she was buried in a rich and dignified manner.

This woman is not only beautiful and strong, but also extremely loyal to love. He is also an unforgettable character in this play.

It is a miracle that the TV series produced in 1994 is still remembered by us more than 20 years later. It should be the hard work and sweat of the crew, their wisdom and efforts. From the casting, to the costumes, to the plot, to the soundtrack, this show is a classic. Whenever the ending song "The Pain of Falling in Love with You" by Wanfang plays, I always have the urge to watch the show again. I hope that our film and television industry can produce more such works in the future, allowing us movie fans to feast their eyes.