Jiangshan Fengyu Qing
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Jiangshan Fengyu Qing is a 2003 Chinese television series based on the novel of the same Chinese title by Zhu Sujin, who was also the screenwriter for the series. The series depicts the events in the transition of the Ming Dynasty
to the Qing Dynasty
in China, focusing on the lives of historical figures such as Li Zicheng, Wu Sangui
, Chen Yuanyuan
, the Chongzhen Emperor
and Hong Taiji
.
succeeds his brother, the Tianqi Emperor
, as ruler of the Ming Dynasty
, with help from the eunuch
Wang Cheng'en. The hardworking Chongzhen strives to save the dwindling Ming Empire from collapse and seeks to restore it to its former glory. However, the government has been plagued by corruption since his predecessors' time, and the common people have risen in rebellion against him under the leadership of Li Zicheng. Besides, on the northern frontier, Hong Taiji
, the ambitious warrior-king of the Manchu
Qing Dynasty
, is actively preparing his armies for an invasion of Ming China.
Yuan Chonghuan
and Hong Chengchou
are both capable military leaders appointed by Chongzhen to counter the Manchu invaders, but they end up with different fates. Yuan Chonghuan is executed by slow slicing on charges of treason, after Chongzhen believes false accusations that Yuan is plotting against him. On the other hand, Hong Chengchou is forced to surrender to the Manchus after his defeat at the Battle of Songjin
. He aids the Qing forces on their campaign against the Southern Ming Dynasty
later.
In 1644, the Ming capital Beijing
falls to Li Zicheng's rebel army, and Chongzhen commits suicide by hanging himself on a tree. Shortly after, Wu Sangui
, the Ming general defending the border, defects to the Qing Dynasty and opens Shanhai Pass
, allowing Qing forces to enter and conquer the rest of Ming China. The cause of Wu's defection is attributed to his beloved concubine Chen Yuanyuan
, a legendary beauty. Chen was initially held hostage in Beijing to prevent Wu from betraying the Ming Empire. She was later seized by Liu Zongmin, one of Li Zicheng's generals, when the rebels captured the capital. In anger, Wu agreed to side with the Manchus to deal with the rebels.
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Ming Dynasty
The Ming Dynasty, also Empire of the Great Ming, was the ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644, following the collapse of the Mongol-led Yuan Dynasty. The Ming, "one of the greatest eras of orderly government and social stability in human history", was the last dynasty in China ruled by ethnic...
to the Qing Dynasty
Qing Dynasty
The Qing Dynasty was the last dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912 with a brief, abortive restoration in 1917. It was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China....
in China, focusing on the lives of historical figures such as Li Zicheng, Wu Sangui
Wu Sangui
Wu Sangui was a Ming Chinese general who was instrumental in the succession of rule to the Qing Dynasty in 1644...
, Chen Yuanyuan
Chen Yuanyuan
Chen Yuanyuan , born Xing Yuan , lived near the end of the Ming Dynasty, and was a concubine of Wu Sangui. Her courtesy name was Wanfen . Her actual historical significance is disputed, although it is largely believed that Chen was pivotal in Wu Sangui's campaigns after the fall of the Ming. She...
, the Chongzhen Emperor
Chongzhen Emperor
The Chongzhen Emperor was the 16th and last emperor of the Ming Dynasty in China. He reigned from 1627 to 1644, under an era name that means "honorable and auspicious".- Early years :...
and Hong Taiji
Hong Taiji
Hong Taiji , also transliterated as Huang Taiji based on the Chinese language transcription of his name, was the first Emperor of the Qing Dynasty.Hong Taiji was the first Emperor of the Qing dynasty after acceding to the title in 1636...
.
Plot
In 1627, the young Chongzhen EmperorChongzhen Emperor
The Chongzhen Emperor was the 16th and last emperor of the Ming Dynasty in China. He reigned from 1627 to 1644, under an era name that means "honorable and auspicious".- Early years :...
succeeds his brother, the Tianqi Emperor
Tianqi Emperor
The Tianqi Emperor was the 15th emperor of the Ming dynasty from 1620 to 1627. Born Zhu Youxiao, he was the Taichang Emperor's eldest son. His era name means "Heavenly opening".-Biography:...
, as ruler of the Ming Dynasty
Ming Dynasty
The Ming Dynasty, also Empire of the Great Ming, was the ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644, following the collapse of the Mongol-led Yuan Dynasty. The Ming, "one of the greatest eras of orderly government and social stability in human history", was the last dynasty in China ruled by ethnic...
, with help from the eunuch
Eunuch
A eunuch is a person born male most commonly castrated, typically early enough in his life for this change to have major hormonal consequences...
Wang Cheng'en. The hardworking Chongzhen strives to save the dwindling Ming Empire from collapse and seeks to restore it to its former glory. However, the government has been plagued by corruption since his predecessors' time, and the common people have risen in rebellion against him under the leadership of Li Zicheng. Besides, on the northern frontier, Hong Taiji
Hong Taiji
Hong Taiji , also transliterated as Huang Taiji based on the Chinese language transcription of his name, was the first Emperor of the Qing Dynasty.Hong Taiji was the first Emperor of the Qing dynasty after acceding to the title in 1636...
, the ambitious warrior-king of the Manchu
Manchu
The Manchu people or Man are an ethnic minority of China who originated in Manchuria . During their rise in the 17th century, with the help of the Ming dynasty rebels , they came to power in China and founded the Qing Dynasty, which ruled China until the Xinhai Revolution of 1911, which...
Qing Dynasty
Qing Dynasty
The Qing Dynasty was the last dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912 with a brief, abortive restoration in 1917. It was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China....
, is actively preparing his armies for an invasion of Ming China.
Yuan Chonghuan
Yuan Chonghuan
Yuan Chonghuan was a famed patriot and military commander of the Ming Dynasty who battled the Manchus in Liaoning. A commander of Cantonese origin, Yuan Chonghuan was known to have excelled in artillery warfare and successfully incorporated Western tactics with those of the East...
and Hong Chengchou
Hong Chengchou
Hong Chengchou or Hung Cheng-chou was a Military commander from Fujian at the end of the Ming Dynasty.-Biography:...
are both capable military leaders appointed by Chongzhen to counter the Manchu invaders, but they end up with different fates. Yuan Chonghuan is executed by slow slicing on charges of treason, after Chongzhen believes false accusations that Yuan is plotting against him. On the other hand, Hong Chengchou is forced to surrender to the Manchus after his defeat at the Battle of Songjin
Battle of Songjin
The Battle of Songjin in 1640 was fought at Songshan and Jinzhou , hence the name "Song-Jin". It spelled the end of the Ming Dynasty. Hong Chengchou's 130,000 elite troops, which was sent to break the siege of Jinzhou, were crushed by the Eight banner armies of the Qing Dynasty at Songshan...
. He aids the Qing forces on their campaign against the Southern Ming Dynasty
Southern Ming Dynasty
The Southern Ming Dynasty was the Ming loyalist regime that continued in Southern China from 1644 to 1662 following the capture of Beijing by rebel armies and the death of the last Ming emperor in 1644....
later.
In 1644, the Ming capital Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
falls to Li Zicheng's rebel army, and Chongzhen commits suicide by hanging himself on a tree. Shortly after, Wu Sangui
Wu Sangui
Wu Sangui was a Ming Chinese general who was instrumental in the succession of rule to the Qing Dynasty in 1644...
, the Ming general defending the border, defects to the Qing Dynasty and opens Shanhai Pass
Shanhai Pass
Shanhai Pass , or Shanhaiguan, along with Jiayu Pass and Juyong Pass, is one of the major passes of the Great Wall of China It is located in Shanhaiguan District, Qinhuangdao, Hebei. In 1961, Shanhaiguan became a site of China First Class National Cultural Site.It is a popular tourist destination,...
, allowing Qing forces to enter and conquer the rest of Ming China. The cause of Wu's defection is attributed to his beloved concubine Chen Yuanyuan
Chen Yuanyuan
Chen Yuanyuan , born Xing Yuan , lived near the end of the Ming Dynasty, and was a concubine of Wu Sangui. Her courtesy name was Wanfen . Her actual historical significance is disputed, although it is largely believed that Chen was pivotal in Wu Sangui's campaigns after the fall of the Ming. She...
, a legendary beauty. Chen was initially held hostage in Beijing to prevent Wu from betraying the Ming Empire. She was later seized by Liu Zongmin, one of Li Zicheng's generals, when the rebels captured the capital. In anger, Wu agreed to side with the Manchus to deal with the rebels.
Cast
- Wang GangWang Gang (actor)Wang Gang is a Chinese performing artist, TV host and actor. He came to prominence hosting the CCTV New Year's Gala in 1986 and later playing the role of He Shen in various films and television series, appearing in 168 episodes as the character. He has also hosted the CCTV program Friends since...
as Wang Cheng'en - Li Qiang as Chongzhen EmperorChongzhen EmperorThe Chongzhen Emperor was the 16th and last emperor of the Ming Dynasty in China. He reigned from 1627 to 1644, under an era name that means "honorable and auspicious".- Early years :...
- Ding Haifeng as Wu SanguiWu SanguiWu Sangui was a Ming Chinese general who was instrumental in the succession of rule to the Qing Dynasty in 1644...
- Liu Wei as Li Zicheng
- Zhang Lanlan as Chen YuanyuanChen YuanyuanChen Yuanyuan , born Xing Yuan , lived near the end of the Ming Dynasty, and was a concubine of Wu Sangui. Her courtesy name was Wanfen . Her actual historical significance is disputed, although it is largely believed that Chen was pivotal in Wu Sangui's campaigns after the fall of the Ming. She...
- Tang GuoqiangTang GuoqiangTang Guoqiang is an award winning Chinese actor best known for playing historical figures in several films and television series. Some of his more notable roles to date are: various Chinese emperors , Zhuge Liang, Yan Zhenqing and Mao Zedong...
as Hong TaijiHong TaijiHong Taiji , also transliterated as Huang Taiji based on the Chinese language transcription of his name, was the first Emperor of the Qing Dynasty.Hong Taiji was the first Emperor of the Qing dynasty after acceding to the title in 1636... - Chen DaomingChen DaomingChen Daoming is a famous Chinese actor known for his flexibility and longevity. He has been branded the Emperor of Chinese drama, having starred in all types of dramas and films....
as Tianqi EmperorTianqi EmperorThe Tianqi Emperor was the 15th emperor of the Ming dynasty from 1620 to 1627. Born Zhu Youxiao, he was the Taichang Emperor's eldest son. His era name means "Heavenly opening".-Biography:... - Chen BaoguoChen BaoguoChen Baoguo is an award winning Chinese actor. He graduated from the Central Academy of Drama in 1977 and has since acted in many films and television series, including Han Wu Dadi, Da Zhai Men and Rob-B-Hood. He is married to actress Zhao Kui'e .-Filmography:-Awards and nominations:-References:...
as Yongli EmperorZhu Youlang, Prince of GuiZhu Youlang, Prince of Gui, the Yongli Emperor was the fourth and last emperor of the Southern Ming Dynasty of China. His era name means "Perpetual calendar".... - Bao Guo'an as Hong ChengchouHong ChengchouHong Chengchou or Hung Cheng-chou was a Military commander from Fujian at the end of the Ming Dynasty.-Biography:...
- Wang Huichun as Fan Renkuan
- Zhou JieZhou JieZhou Jie is a Chinese actor and singer, best known for his works on two television series as Fu Er Kang in the Huan Zhu Ge Ge trilogy and as Yang Kang in The Legend of the Condor Heroes .-Trivia and Gossip:...
as Hou Chaozong - Li Zhi as DorgonDorgonDorgon , also known as Hošoi Mergen Cin Wang, the Prince Rui , was one of the most influential Manchu princes in the early Qing Dynasty. He laid the groundwork for the Manchu rule of China.-Early life:Dorgon was born in Yenden, Manchuria , China...
/ DodoDodo (prince)Dodo was a Manchu prince and military general of the early Qing Dynasty. His title was "Prince Yu of the First Rank" .-Family background:... - Yan Kun as Shunzhi EmperorShunzhi EmperorThe Shunzhi Emperor was the third emperor of the Manchu-led Qing dynasty, and the first Qing emperor to rule over China, which he did from 1644 to 1661. "Shunzhi" was the name of his reign period...
- Deng ChaoDeng ChaoDeng Chao is a popular Chinese actor, member of National Theatre. He achieved success when he acted as a leading role in the modern comedian drama Cui Hua, Serve Suancai, please. After graduating from Central Academy of Drama, Deng became even greater success from his acting in the historical...
as Kangxi EmperorKangxi EmperorThe Kangxi Emperor ; Manchu: elhe taifin hūwangdi ; Mongolian: Энх-Амгалан хаан, 4 May 1654 –20 December 1722) was the fourth emperor of the Qing Dynasty, the first to be born on Chinese soil south of the Pass and the second Qing emperor to rule over China proper, from 1661 to 1722.Kangxi's... - Xu Min as Longwu Emperor
- Li Ding as Wei ZhongxianWei ZhongxianWei Zhongxian is considered by most historians as the most powerful and notorious eunuch in Chinese history. Originally a hoodlum and gambler, his initial name was Wei Si . He took the step of becoming a eunuch and entering palace service to escape from his creditors, taking the name Li Jinzhong...
- He Xianda as KoxingaKoxingaKoxinga is the customary Western spelling of the popular appellation of Zheng Chenggong , a military leader who was born in 1624 in Hirado, Japan to Zheng Zhilong, a Chinese merchant/pirate, and his Japanese wife and died in 1662 on the island of Formosa .A Ming loyalist and the arch commander of...
- Niu Li as Consort Zhuang
- Wang Minghu as HoogeHooge, Prince SuHooge was a prominent Manchu prince. He was the eldest son of Emperor Huang Taiji of the Qing Dynasty. He was the founder of the House of Prince Su .-Life:...
- Zhang Xiaozhong as Yuan ChonghuanYuan ChonghuanYuan Chonghuan was a famed patriot and military commander of the Ming Dynasty who battled the Manchus in Liaoning. A commander of Cantonese origin, Yuan Chonghuan was known to have excelled in artillery warfare and successfully incorporated Western tactics with those of the East...
- Li Jianqun as Empress Zhou
- Liu Jun as Huang Yu
- Ma Jie as Lu Si
- Zhang Qiuge as Liu Zongmin
- Liu Yubin as Zhou Yanru
- Wang Jinghua as concubine
- Zeng Jing as Eunuch Li
- Liu Peiqing as Gao Yingxiang
List of featured songs
- Ping'an Meng (平安梦; Dream of Peace) performed by Han Lei
- Bianshui Liu (汴水流; The Bian River Flows) performed by Han Lei and Liu Jin
- Dian Jiangchun Guiqing (点绛唇·闺情; Red Lips, Woman's Love) performed by Liu Jin
- Biyuntian (碧云天; Jade Cloud Sky) performed by Liu Jin
External links
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