The Conquest
Encyclopedia
For the events leading up to the acquisition of New France by Britain known as The Conquest , see Conquest of 1760
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The Conquest is a television series based on the conflict between the Wu state
and Yue state
during the Spring and Autumn Period of Chinese history. It was first broadcast on TVB
in Hong Kong in December 2006.
was divided into small kingdoms ruled by various powerful regional warlords.
Conquest of 1760
The Conquest is the term describing the acquisition of parts of New France by Britain during the French and Indian War and its consequences....
.
The Conquest is a television series based on the conflict between the Wu state
Wu (state)
The State of Wu , also known as Gou Wu or Gong Wu , was one of the vassal states during the Western Zhou Dynasty and the Spring and Autumn Period. The State of Wu was located at the mouth of the Yangtze River east of the State of Chu. Considered a semi-barbarian state by ancient Chinese...
and Yue state
Yue (state)
Yue was a state in China which existed during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period , in the modern province of Zhejiang. During the Spring and Autumn Period, its capital was in Guiji , near the modern city of Shaoxing...
during the Spring and Autumn Period of Chinese history. It was first broadcast on TVB
Television Broadcasts Limited
Television Broadcasts Limited, commonly known as TVB, is the second over-the-air commercial television station in Hong Kong. It commenced broadcasting on 19 November 1967...
in Hong Kong in December 2006.
Plot
During the Spring and Autumn Period, ancient ChinaHistory of China
Chinese civilization originated in various regional centers along both the Yellow River and the Yangtze River valleys in the Neolithic era, but the Yellow River is said to be the Cradle of Chinese Civilization. With thousands of years of continuous history, China is one of the world's oldest...
was divided into small kingdoms ruled by various powerful regional warlords.
Cast
- Joe Ma as King Fuchai of Wu
- Damian LauDamian LauDamian Lau Chung-yan is a Hong Kong film and television actor, executive producer and film director. Lau has starred in many television drama series of various genres, produced by Hong Kong's TVB and ATV.-Early career:...
as King Goujian of Yue - Sonija KwokSonija KwokSonija Kwok is a Hong Kong actress, currently working for TVB.She was born in Hong Kong and is of mixed Cantonese and British parentage. Kwok immigrated to Vancouver, Canada from Hong Kong. She initially attended the University of British Columbia but she transferred to Simon Fraser University and...
as Xi ShiXi ShiXi Shi was one of the renowned Four Beauties of ancient China. She was said to have lived during the end of Spring and Autumn Period in Zhuji, the capital of the ancient State of Yue.... - Chen Kun as Fan LiFan LiFan Li was an ancient Chinese advisor in the state of Yue in the Spring and Autumn Period. He had been to the state of Wu as hostage together with King Goujian of Yue. Three years later they came back and he helped Goujian to carry on a reform. At last Yue was able to defeat the state of Wu. After...
- Power ChanPower ChanPower Chan or Chan Kwok-Pong is an actor in Hong Kong. He has appeared in numerous TVB drama series as well as films. He dated cantopop singer and actress Mimi Lo for 7 years before marrying her on December 2, 2009.-TV series:-Film:-References:...
as Wen Zhong - Fan Zhiqi as Wu ZixuWu ZixuWu Yun , better known by his style name Zixu , is the most famous ancestor of people with the surname of Wu . All branches of the Wu clans claim him as their "first ancestor"...
- Li Ming as Bo PiBo PiBo Pi was a bureaucrat in the state of Wu in the Spring and Autumn Period. His grandfather, Bo Zhouli, who was an official in the state of Chu, was executed, and Bo Pi fled to Wu, where he served as an advisor to the king of Wu...
- Feng ShaofengFeng ShaofengFeng Wei , better known by his stage name Feng Shaofeng , is a Chinese actor. He is currently an artist under the management of Huayi Brothers.-Early life:...
as Crown Prince You of Wu - Yan Qin as Zheng Dan
- Lin Haihai as Heyi
- Xian Seli as Teng Jue
- Jia Ni as Meisi
- Fu Xinyin as Chen princess
- Xian Yan as Yue maiden
- Wang Yi as Wu Feng
- Liu Weihua as King Helü of WuKing Helü of WuKing Helü of the state of Wu , a state in ancient China, was initially known as Prince Guang . He reigned towards the end of the Spring and Autumn Period.-Biography:...
- Zhuo Fan as Wang Sunluo
Viewership ratings
| Week | Episode | Average Points | Peaking Points | References | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 18–22, 2006 | 1–5 | ||||
| December 25–29, 2006 | 6–10 | ||||
| January 1–5, 2007 | 11–15 | ||||
| January 8–12, 2007 | 16–20 | ||||
| January 15–19, 2007 | 21–25 | ||||
| January 22–26, 2007 | 26–30 | ||||
| January 29 – February 2, 2007 | 31–35 | ||||
| February 5–9, 2007 | 36–40 | ||||
| February 10, 2007 | 41–42 |
Award nominations
40th TVB Anniversary Awards (2007)TVB Anniversary Awards (2007)
TVB Anniversary Awards 2007 is an award ceremony that celebrates the best in TVB programming of 2007. The award ceremony took place on November 17, 2007.-Best Actor:"Best Actor in a Leading Role" Award ....
- "Best Drama"
- "Best Actor in a Leading Role" (Joe Ma)
- "Best Actor in a Supporting Role" (Power ChanPower ChanPower Chan or Chan Kwok-Pong is an actor in Hong Kong. He has appeared in numerous TVB drama series as well as films. He dated cantopop singer and actress Mimi Lo for 7 years before marrying her on December 2, 2009.-TV series:-Film:-References:...
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