Taizu Mishi

Taizu Mishi
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Also known asSecret History of the Great Grand King
太祖秘史
GenreHistorical drama
Written by
  • Li Xiaoming
  • Ke Zhanghe
Directed byYou Xiaogang
Presented by
  • You Xiaogang
  • Zhu Tong
Starring
Opening theme"Vast Steppe" (莽原) by Tu Honggang
ComposerZhou Zhiyong
Country of originChina
Original languageMandarin
No. of episodes46
Production
Executive producers
  • Wang Guohui
  • Yang Qun
  • Fu Si
Producers
  • Yang Qun
  • You Xiaogang
  • Lin Wei
  • Xue Wanguo
Production locationChina
Cinematography
  • Ye Zhiwei
  • Xue Wanguo
Editors
  • Zhang Zhong
  • Cao Qi
Running time≈45 minutes per episode
Original release
NetworkCCTV
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Taizu Mishi (太祖秘史; Secret History of the Grand Ancestor) is a 2005 Chinese historical television series produced by You Xiaogang. The series is the third instalment in a series of four television series set in the early Qing dynasty. It was preceded by Xiaozhuang Mishi (2003) and Huang Taizi Mishi (2004), and followed by Secret History of Kangxi (2006), all of which were also produced by You Xiaogang. The series romanticises the life of Nurhaci, the founder of the Qing dynasty.

Synopsis

The series is based on the life of Nurhaci, the founder of the Qing dynasty. Nurhaci started his life of a warrior-king by uniting the Jurchen (later called Manchu) tribes under his rule. In addition to suppressing the threat of internal conflict, Nurhaci attacks the Ming Empire's territories in northern China. Nurhaci helped to build a strong foundation for his son and successor, Huangtaiji, who eventually conquers the Ming Empire and establishes the Qing Empire.

Nurhaci is also entangled in five romantic relationships throughout his life. The five women are Menggu, Naqiya, Dongge, Abahai, and Tunggiya Qingya. Dongge is a renowned beauty from the plains and loves both Nurhaci and his brother Surhaci. Tunggiya Qingya is Nurhaci's primary consort and the mother of Cuyen and Daisan. Menggu is the mother of Hong Taiji and a beautiful woman with a mysterious past. Abahai is his favorite during his later years and the mother of Dodo, Dorgon, and Ajige. Naqiya is the former wife of Li Rubai, but she later marries Surhaci.

Cast

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