Jiangshan Weizhong

Jiangshan Weizhong
Also known as 'Da Qing Diguo'
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
Location(s) China
Running time 45 minutes per episode
Release
First shown in 2 December 2002
Jiangshan Weizhong
Traditional Chinese 江山為重
Simplified Chinese 江山为重
Literal meaning Place the Empire's interests first
Da Qing Diguo
Traditional Chinese 大清帝國
Simplified Chinese 大清帝国
Literal meaning The Great Qing Empire

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.

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

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