Jiangshan Weizhong

Jiangshan Weizhong
Also known asThe Great Qing Empire
江山为重 / 大清帝国
GenreHistorical drama
Written byJing Quan
Directed byJing Quan
Starring
Country of originChina
Original languageMandarin
No. of episodes31
Production
ProducerZhao Ruiyong
Production locationChina
Running time≈45 minutes per episode
Original release
Release2 December 2002 (2002-12-02)

Jiangshan Weizhong (江山为重; "Prioritise the Interests of the Empire"), also known as The Great Qing Empire (大清帝国), is a 2002 Chinese historical 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.

Synopsis

The series is set in 18th-century China during the reign of the Yongzheng Emperor of the Qing dynasty. The emperor'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 assassinating the emperor's enemies.

The crown prince, Hongli, travels incognito to Jiangnan, where he evades assassination attempts orchestrated by nobles plotting to seize the throne, and uncovers a shocking truth about his birth and origin. Besides, he meets and befriends two maidens, Lü Siniang and Yuniang, who turn out to be seeking revenge on the Yongzheng Emperor. Lü Siniang is the granddaughter of Lü Liuliang, whose family was executed by the emperor. She has trained under Princess Changping, a princess of the fallen Ming dynasty.

Cast

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