Paladins in Troubled Times
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Paladins in Troubled Times is a 2008 Chinese television series adapted from Liang Yusheng
's novel Datang Youxia Zhuan. The series was produced by Zhang Jizhong, starring Victor Huang, Shen Xiaohai, TAE, He Zhuoyan
, Liu Tianyue and Lu Chen
in the lead roles. It was first broadcast on CCTV
in 2008.
of the Tang Dynasty
. Dou Lingkan, leader of the Flying Tiger Mountain Sect, and his godson Tie Mole are passing through a small town when they are attracted by a commotion. They realise that Wang Longke, a servant of the warlord An Lushan
, is planning to steal a letter from Guo Ziyi
's messenger. Apparently, Guo Ziyi had discovered An Lushan's plans to rebel against the imperial court and he wants to warn the emperor. Tie Mole saves the messenger and becomes involved in the politics of that time. He is joined by several righteous pugilists as they attempt to undermine An Lushan's rebellion.
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Liang Yusheng
Chen Wentong , better known by his pen name Liang Yusheng , is a Chinese writer of wuxia novels.He is credited as the pioneer of the "new school" wuxia genre in the 20th century, as well as one of the three most esteemed wuxia writers in the second half of the 20th century .-Biography:Chen was...
's novel Datang Youxia Zhuan. The series was produced by Zhang Jizhong, starring Victor Huang, Shen Xiaohai, TAE, He Zhuoyan
He Zhuoyan
He Zhuoyan is a Chinese actress and singer. She was one of the top ten finalists of the 2005 Hangzhou Super Girl singing contest. In 2006, Hé emerged as champion of the Zhang Jizhong category of the Chinese Yahoo Three Directors Star Search programme...
, Liu Tianyue and Lu Chen
Lu Chen (actress)
Lu Chen is a Chinese actress. She is currently a contracted artist to the talent agency Cathay Media.-Biography:Lu was discovered by a principal photographer of the television series Eternal Beauty in 2006 and was invited the participate in the project...
in the lead roles. It was first broadcast on CCTV
China Central Television
China Central Television or Chinese Central Television, commonly abbreviated as CCTV, is the major state television broadcaster in mainland China. CCTV has a network of 19 channels broadcasting different programmes and is accessible to more than one billion viewers...
in 2008.
Plot
The story is set in the Tianbao era during the reign of Emperor XuanzongEmperor Xuanzong of Tang
Emperor Xuanzong of Tang , also commonly known as Emperor Ming of Tang , personal name Li Longji , known as Wu Longji from 690 to 705, was the seventh emperor of the Tang dynasty in China, reigning from 712 to 756. His reign of 43 years was the longest during the Tang Dynasty...
of the Tang Dynasty
Tang Dynasty
The Tang Dynasty was an imperial dynasty of China preceded by the Sui Dynasty and followed by the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period. It was founded by the Li family, who seized power during the decline and collapse of the Sui Empire...
. Dou Lingkan, leader of the Flying Tiger Mountain Sect, and his godson Tie Mole are passing through a small town when they are attracted by a commotion. They realise that Wang Longke, a servant of the warlord An Lushan
An Lushan
An Lushan was a general who rebelled against the Tang Dynasty in China.His name was also transcribed into Chinese as Āluòshān or Gáluòshān ,...
, is planning to steal a letter from Guo Ziyi
Guo Ziyi
Guo Ziyi , formally Prince Zhongwu of Fenyang , was a general during the Tang Dynasty who ended the An Shi Rebellion, and participated in expeditions against the peoples of Huihe and Tubo...
's messenger. Apparently, Guo Ziyi had discovered An Lushan's plans to rebel against the imperial court and he wants to warn the emperor. Tie Mole saves the messenger and becomes involved in the politics of that time. He is joined by several righteous pugilists as they attempt to undermine An Lushan's rebellion.
Cast
- Victor Huang as Tie Mole
- Shen Xiaohai as Wang Longke
- TAE as Kongkong'er / Duan Keye
- He ZhuoyanHe ZhuoyanHe Zhuoyan is a Chinese actress and singer. She was one of the top ten finalists of the 2005 Hangzhou Super Girl singing contest. In 2006, Hé emerged as champion of the Zhang Jizhong category of the Chinese Yahoo Three Directors Star Search programme...
as Wang Yanyu / Shi Hongmei - Liu Tianyue as Xia Lingshuang
- Lu ChenLu Chen (actress)Lu Chen is a Chinese actress. She is currently a contracted artist to the talent agency Cathay Media.-Biography:Lu was discovered by a principal photographer of the television series Eternal Beauty in 2006 and was invited the participate in the project...
as Han Zhifen - Wang Jiusheng as Jingjing'er
- Ba Yin as Yang Mulao / Tie Kunlun / Huangfu Song
- Tong Chun-chung as Emperor Xuanzong of TangEmperor Xuanzong of TangEmperor Xuanzong of Tang , also commonly known as Emperor Ming of Tang , personal name Li Longji , known as Wu Longji from 690 to 705, was the seventh emperor of the Tang dynasty in China, reigning from 712 to 756. His reign of 43 years was the longest during the Tang Dynasty...
- Wang Gang as Qin Xiang
- Chen Jiming as Duan Guizhang
- He Sirong as Dou Xianniang
- Tu Men as An LushanAn LushanAn Lushan was a general who rebelled against the Tang Dynasty in China.His name was also transcribed into Chinese as Āluòshān or Gáluòshān ,...
- Li Zefeng as An QingxuAn QingxuAn Qingxu , né An Renzhi , was a son of An Lushan, a general of the Chinese Tang Dynasty who rebelled and took imperial title of his own state of Yan. An Qingxu serves as the Prince of Jin from 756 - 757, and later killed his father and took imperial title for himself. He was eventually defeated...
- Rocky Hou as An Qingzong
- Yang Niansheng as Han Zhan
- Zhang Baijun as Dou Lingkan
- Wang Jianguo as Guo ZiyiGuo ZiyiGuo Ziyi , formally Prince Zhongwu of Fenyang , was a general during the Tang Dynasty who ended the An Shi Rebellion, and participated in expeditions against the peoples of Huihe and Tubo...
- Hu Qingshi as Gao LishiGao LishiGao Lishi , formally the Duke of Qi , was a eunuch official of the Chinese dynasty Tang Dynasty and Wu Zetian's Zhou Dynasty, becoming particularly powerful during Emperor Xuanzong of Tang's reign...
- Liu Peizhong as Yang GuozhongYang GuozhongYang Guozhong , né Yang Zhao , was an official of the Chinese dynasty Tang Dynasty, serving as a chancellor late in the reign of Emperor Xuanzong...
- Gao Yuan as Imperial Concubine YangYang GuifeiConsort Yang Yuhuan , often known as Yáng Guìfēi , known briefly by the Taoist nun name Taizhen , was known as one of the Four Beauties of ancient China...
- Jiang Hualin as Geshu HanGeshu HanGeshu Han , formally Prince Wumin of Xiping , was a general of the Chinese dynasty Tang Dynasty of Tuqishi extraction. He became a powerful general late in the reign of Emperor Xuanzong and in 756 became responsible for defending Tong Pass against the rebel forces of An Lushan...
- Wang Yuzhi as Wang Yanyu's wet nurse
- Ren Baocheng as Du Qianyun
- Zhao Qiang as Zhang XunZhang Xun (Tang Dynasty)thumb|200px|Zhang XunZhang Xun was a general of the Chinese Tang Dynasty. He was known for defending Yongqiu and Suiyang during the An Shi Rebellion against the rebel armies of Yan, and thus, his supporters asserted, he blocked Yan forces from attacking and capturing the fertile Tang territory...
- Chen Panjing as Duan Fei
- Xi Xianfeng as Liu Da
- Zhang Hengping as Blacksmith
- Shi Tongcui as Blacksmith's wife
- Liu Bing as Liu'er
- Li Yuchen as Gou'er
- Zhang Xueying as Hua'er
- Cheng Hongjun as Shi Yiru
- Li Yuan as Mobei Heibao
- Xu Hongzhou as Cui Qianyou
- Song Songlin as Huobo Guiren
- Zhao Shuijin as Li HengEmperor Suzong of TangEmperor Suzong of Tang , personal name Li Heng , né Li Sisheng , known as Li Jun from 725 to 736, known as Li Yu from 736 to 738, known briefly as Li Shao in 738, was an emperor of the Tang Dynasty and the son of Emperor Xuanzong...
- Gong Zhixi as Wang Botong
- Tian Yu as Madam Wang
- Tian Haipeng as Opera troupe master
External links
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