Jiangshan Weizhong
Jiangshan Weizhong, also known as Da Qing Diguo, is a 2002 Chinese television series based on legends about the Yongzheng and Qianlong emperors of the Qing dynasty. The series was first broadcast in mainland China in December 2002.
| Jiangshan Weizhong | |
|---|---|
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| Also known as | Da Qing Diguo |
| Traditional | 江山為重 / 大清帝國 |
| Simplified | 江山为重 / 大清帝国 |
| Mandarin | Jiāngshān Wéizhòng / Dà Qīng Dìguó |
| Literally | Put the (Qing) Empire's interests first / The Great Qing Empire |
| Genre | Historical fiction |
| Written by | Jing Quan |
| Directed by | Jing Quan |
| Starring | Wu Jing Fan Bingbing Chen Yi Fu Chong Xu Huanshan Liu Guanxiong Wei Zongwan |
| Country of origin | China |
| Original language(s) | Mandarin |
| No. of episodes | 31 |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Zhao Ruiyong |
| Production location(s) | China |
| Running time | 45 minutes per episode |
| Release | |
| Original release | 2 December 2002 |
Plot
The story is set in the Qing dynasty during the reign of the Yongzheng Emperor. Yongzheng's harsh and brutal policies lead to widespread discontent and dissension. Meanwhile, a secret death squad, named after their dreaded weapon — the flying guillotine — goes around slaying the emperor's enemies.
The young crown prince, Hongli, disguises himself as a commoner and embarks on an inspection tour to Jiangnan. There, the prince evades assassination attempts orchestrated by nobles plotting to seize the throne, and uncovers a shocking truth about his birth and origin. Besides, he also meets and befriends two maidens, Lü Siniang and Yuniang, who turn out to be actually planning to assassinate Yongzheng.
Cast
- Wu Jing as Hongli / Chen Bangguo
- Fan Bingbing as Lü Siniang
- Chen Yi as Lady Fuca
- Fu Chong as Yuniang
- Xu Huanshan as Kangxi Emperor
- Liu Guanxiong as Yongzheng Emperor
- Yang Hongwu as Yinti
- Wei Zongwan as Chen Shiguan
- Zhou Xianzhen as Mrs Chen
- Li Li as Lady Niohuru
- Lou Yonghuan as Zhaohui
External links
- (in Chinese) Jiangshan Weizhong at Baidu Baike