101 year old Chi Jinsheng compiles the script and collaborates with Zhu Qiang to perform in "Battle of Changsha". 75 year old Chen Shaoyun appears on stage in the series | Two | Battle of Changsha

"The first joint performance between Zhou Xinfang and Ma Lianliang was held at the Tianchan Stage. In early September, the" South Qi and North Horse Art Qianqiu "series of performances at the Shanghai Tianchan Yifu Stage will create another grand event in the pear garden. On August 13th, at the media briefing and fan meeting of the" South Qi and North Horse Art Qianqiu "series of performances, Zhang Fan, the director of the Shanghai Peking Opera Theater, stated that artists Chen Shaoyun and Zhu Qiang will bring a tribute to the grand play" Gathering of Heroes: Borrowing the East Wind: Huarong Road "and the traditional famous play" Battle of Changsha ".".

The "South Qi and North Horse Art Qianqiu" series of performances gathers new talents from famous artists from Shanghai Peking Opera Theatre and Beijing Peking Opera Theatre. In addition to "Gathering of Heroes: Borrowing the East Wind: Huarong Road" on September 3rd and "Battle of Changsha" on September 1st, three disciples of Chen Shaoyun, Guo Yi, Yu Tonghui, and Lu Su from the Shanghai Peking Opera Academy, as well as Mu Yu and Zhang Kai from the Beijing Peking Opera Academy, will perform together. On September 1st and 2nd, they will bring classic genres such as "Xu Ce Run the City", "Spring and Autumn Brush: Kill the Post", as well as the complete play "A Hand of Snow".

In February 1927, at the Tianchan Stage in Shanghai, Ma Lianliang and Zhou Xinfang collaborated for the first time, creating "The Gathering of Heroes: Borrowing the East Wind". In 1933, at the Chunhe Grand Theater in Tianjin, Ma Lianliang and Zhou Xinfang collaborated again on "The Gathering of Heroes: Borrowing the East Wind". The theater owner, Meng Shaochen, specially borrowed a barbershop to turn the light and hung their names at the entrance, using a unique way to play a double headed performance advertisement. In November 1953, Zhou Xinfang and Ma Lianliang went to North Korea at the same time to perform a condolence performance at the headquarters and frontline positions of the Volunteer Army, and performed together three times in "The Gathering of Heroes: Borrowing the East Wind". The surviving dilapidated house in the post-war ruins is the actor's residence, where 14 people, including Mei Lanfang, Zhou Xinfang, Ma Lianliang, and Cheng Yanqiu, live together. The floor is paved with straw and there are 7 bunks on one side.

"In 1961, at the age of 66, Master Zhou Xinfang performed as Huang Zhong in" Battle of Changsha ". I am 75 years old this year, and Zha Yao is a test." Chen Shaoyun, a renowned Qipai master at the Shanghai Peking Opera Theatre, said that both Master Zhou Xinfang and Master Ma Lianliang have performed in plays such as "Four Scholars", "A Handful of Snow", and "Fisherman and Killer", each with their own style. ". Zhang Xuejin, a disciple of Ma Lianliang, lived in Shanghai for over a decade and spared no effort in promoting the art of the Ma School. In 2006, Chen Shaoyun and Zhang Xuejin co starred in "The Four Scholars", which featured famous artists such as Shang Changrong, Ye Shaolan, Wang Rongrong, Zhu Qiang, and Lang Shilin. 17 years later, Chen Shaoyun and Zhang Xuejin's disciple Zhu Qiang collaborated to perform "Battle of Changsha" and "Gathering of Heroes - Borrowing the East Wind - Huarong Road", showcasing the achievements of the Qi and Ma schools in contemporary inheritance. They also promoted the re inheritance, development, and cooperation of the two schools through practical actions.

Zhu Qiang, a renowned Ma Pai artist at the Beijing Peking Opera Theatre, said that Ma Lianliang had always hoped to collaborate with Tan Fuying on "Battle of Changsha", but Guan Yu's costumes were already done, but his wish was not fulfilled. Zhu Qiang is also interested in playing Guan Yu, and the script for "Battle of Changsha" was compiled by 101 year old Chi Jinsheng. Zhu Qiang said, "Inheritance means putting the show on stage, not in a museum. Think carefully and perform seriously, whether it's feasible or not, see you on stage."

"Shanghai is the home and home of Ma Lianliang, who has appeared in more than thirty plays, each lasting more than a month. The term 'Ma Pai' first appeared in writing and was also used in Shanghai media. Ma Long, the eldest grandson of Ma Lianliang and the administrative director of the Ma Lianliang Art Research Association, shared with the audience in Shanghai that Ma Lianliang's first collaboration with Zhou Xinfang originated from rescuing the scene. In the Spring Festival of 1927, Ma Lianliang came to Shanghai and originally planned to collaborate with Kundan Qin Xuefang. Unexpectedly, Qin Xuefang caught a cold and had to urgently switch to performing 'Borrowing the East Wind' with Zhou Xinfang, which was very popular. The collaboration between Ma Lianliang and Zhou Xinfang continued for two months.". Ma Long bluntly stated, "At that time, it was popular in the industry that veteran actors did not cooperate with veteran actors and only performed alongside dan actors. The two masters did not pay attention to fame and role for the sake of the overall situation and the audience. Today, they still have inspiration value. In 1927, Shanghai media interviewed Ma Lianliang and he said that the happy cooperation with Zhou was the reason for the box office success. Currently, our literary and artistic world should also unite more strong forces, understand the big picture, and consider the big picture."

Ma Xiaoman, the daughter of Mr. Ma Lianliang and a Peking Opera performer, recalled seeing Zhou Xinfang come to the Ma family when she was a child. "Mr. Zhou is 6 years older than my father, and the two of them are brothers. Sitting together is like storytelling, and art is their life."

In the view of Shan Yuejin, the president of the Zhou Xinfang Art Research Association, both Zhou Xinfang and Ma Lianliang have unique and interesting souls. They are not satisfied with the status quo and have a strong desire for personal development. "Art needs to have personality to not be mediocre. Today's art also requires actors to respect their inner development and promote the spirit of their predecessors."

Zhang Fan stated that there are many similarities in the academic careers, fame paths, theatrical thoughts, and life experiences of Zhou Xinfang and Ma Lianliang. Zhou Xinfang became the first director of the Shanghai Peking Opera Troupe, Ma Lianliang became the first leader of the Beijing Peking Opera Troupe and the founder of the Beijing Peking Opera Troupe. The art of the Qi School of Peking Opera is inherited and developed in Shanghai, and Beijing has become a hub of the Ma School of Art. To this day, the exchange of Peking Opera art between Beijing and Shanghai is still very frequent. Liu Dong, the director of Beijing Peking Opera Theatre, said that the "South Qi and North Horse Art Qianqiu" series of performances has profound significance and will bring greater artistic brilliance to the Beijing opera stages in both regions, generating a more lasting driving force.