"Mu Guiying in Command" was a classic play of Henan opera. In 1954, it was adapted by Song Ci and Ma Jinfeng on the basis of the traditional Henan opera "Old Expedition East". It was the representative work of Ma Jinfeng, the master of Henan opera performance. In 1956, it ranked first in the "National First Excellent Traditional Play" selection by the Ministry of Culture. The plot was roughly in the Northern Song Dynasty, where King An of Liaodong invaded the Central Plains (or Xixia invaded the Central Plains), and the border was in an emergency. The King of Song chose a marshal through a martial arts competition. Wen Guang, a young general of the Yang family (the plot was slightly different in different versions), cut Wang Lun with a knife and won the first place. After Kou Zhun's recommendation (or other plot developments), the King of Song gave him a marshal's seal and asked his mother, Mu Guiying, to be the marshal. At first, Mu Guiying was bitterly rejected because of the court's close calumny and distant loyalty. Later, after being encouraged by She Taijun, he finally took the seal of the country as the most important thing and cleaned up the military discipline. At that time, Mu Guiying was already 53 years old. This play had many forms of performance. For example, in 1958, there was a film version of Henan opera directed by Xu Suling, scripted by Cui Wei, and starred by Ma Jinfeng and Ding Guiyun. There were also other versions with different actors and actresses performing in various places. For example, on August 19,2024, the Henan opera art development center of Wuzhi County brought it to the stage of Jiazuo Village in Beiguo Township to perform. It was deeply loved by the audience. Through exquisite performances, the actors vividly demonstrated the patriotic feelings of Mu Guiying and other characters, as well as the inner world of the characters.

The Xi opera Mu Guiying was a Beijing opera work. It told the story of the Northern Song Dynasty, when She Taijun sent Yang Wenguang and Yang Jinhua to Bianjing to gather information. Yang Wenguang won the commander's seal in the martial arts competition, and Mu Guiying was given the task of leading the army. Mu Guiying was over fifty years old, and for the safety of the country, she worked hard and led the army out. This play had an important position in the Peking opera world. Mei Lanfang had performed it in the spring of 1959 and it became one of the plays he often performed before he died. In addition, the Peking opera, Mu Guiying in Command, was also performed in other places, such as the Xinzhou Grand Theater.
Different versions of Mu Guiying in Command had different actors. The Henan opera version (1958 film version) starred Ma Jinfeng, Ding Guiyun, etc. The Beijing opera version (first performed in 1959) was originally performed by Li Shaochun, Yuan Shihai, Li Hezheng, Li Jinquan, Mei Baoyue, Mei Baojiu, Xia Yongquan, Yang Qiuling, etc. The 2016 drama film version starred Li Shengsu, Yu Kuizhi, Yang Chi, Yuan Huiqin, Du Zhe, and Huang Bingqiang. <a href="/?from=ask_words" style="color:red" target="_blank">Read more exciting novels for free</a>
The TV series " Mu Guiying in Command " had its premiere in 2011 and ended in 2012. It was directed by Gong Xiaodong and produced by the " Gold Producer " Yu Shengli. The main cast included Miao Miao, Siqin Gaawa, Zhang Tielin, Li Qi, Luo Jin, Yin Hang, and Shen Baoping. This drama mainly told the story of Mu Guiying, who grew up from an unknown wild girl to a legendary heroine who took the position of commander. Ever since the drama was broadcast, its viewership ratings had soared. It was broadcasted on the four satellite channels of Shandong, Henan, and Tianjin. Its viewership ratings were among the top three in the national rankings. When it was broadcast in Taiwan, it also broke the previous viewership ratings record of Chinese dramas and became the top in recent years. The feature of this drama was that it did not use the battlefield as the main plot content, but used a lot of space to show the love and family life of Mu Guiying and Yang Zongbao before they went to the battlefield. With the outstanding performance of the actors in the play, coupled with the novel plot and good filming effects, the play became a hit with its strength.
The following is an example of Mu Guiying's introduction as the opera host: Dear viewers, in the bright starry sky of Chinese traditional culture, the art of opera is like a dazzling pearl, and Henan opera is the unique charm of this pearl. Today, we are going to enjoy the classic play of Henan opera, Mu Guiying in Command. The story of this drama took place during the Northern Song Dynasty. At that time, King An of Liaodong rebelled and the military situation at the border was urgent. At such a critical moment, Mu Guiying, the heroine, stepped forward. Mu Guiying was a legendary figure, famous for her wisdom and bravery. She had once ridden a horse and wielded a saber, commanding her troops on the battlefield and killing the enemy. Now that the country was facing another crisis, the fifty-three-year-old woman, with infinite loyalty to the country and deep love for the people, said such bold words as " If I don't take command, who will? If I don't lead the army, who will I rely on?" She took the commander's seal, put on armor, and was about to lead the army to kill the enemy. Today, we are fortunate enough to see Teacher [Actor's Name] play the role of Mu Guiying. Teacher [Actor's Name] has relied on her years of persistent pursuit and deep understanding of the art of opera. She has sweated countless times on the stage and will definitely be able to vividly display the image of Mu Guiying. It will make us feel as if we have traveled back to the era when horses galloped and war drums thundered. We will see this female hero galloping on the vast battlefield again. Now, let us enter the wonderful world of Mu Guiying in Command. <a href="/?from=ask_words" style="color:red" target="_blank">Read more exciting novels for free</a>
The theme song of " Mu Guiying in Command " was " Big Sister ", sung by Miao Miao. The lyrics of this song described Mu Guiying's bravery and strength. She dared to trample on the Heavenly Gate and did not kneel to the emperor, showing her pride and elegance. This song featured Mu Guiying as the main character, expressing her heroic demeanor and brave spirit.
The following is the cast list of the movie: - The 2016 opera film, Mu Guiying in Command, starred Li Shengsu, Yu Kuizhi, Yang Chi, Yuan Huiqin, Du Zhe, and Huang Bingqiang. - In 2018, the costume drama film " New Mu Guiying in Command " starred Liu Wenhui, Guo Qingfeng, Lu Junshuai, Chen Tingting, and Du Yongzhen. - In the 1958 Henan opera film version of Mu Guiying in Command, Ma Jinfeng, Ding Guiyun, and others starred. <a href="/?from=ask_words" style="color:red" target="_blank">Read more exciting novels for free</a>
The cast list of the TV series "Mu Guiying in Command" included Miao Miao, Siqin Gaawa, Zhang Tielin, Li Qi, Luo Jin, Yin Hang, Shen Baoping, and other actors. <a href="/?from=ask_words" style="color:red" target="_blank">Read more exciting novels for free</a>
Henan Qu opera was a type of traditional opera in Henan, also known as Gaotai Qu or Quzi opera. It originated from Liwa Village, Yingyang Town, Ruzhou, Henan Province or Dengfeng City. It was a local opera. Henan opera was divided into major and minor tunes. Minor tunes were elegant, tactful and light. It was developed from the combination of miscellaneous tunes in Henan drum songs and folk songs and dances. Henan opera because the tune is easy to learn, singing with the original voice, performance close to life, spread very fast. In 2006, Henan opera was included in the first batch of intangible cultural heritage in Henan Province. Henan opera also participated in the 2019 Chinese opera culture week. As for the specific plays of Henan opera, you can find relevant opera works on platforms such as Henan opera network.
Yin Hang played the role of Princess Mu Guiying.
Yin Hang played the role of Princess Mu Guiying.