Yongzheng Dynasty
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Yongzheng Dynasty is a Chinese television series based on the novel Yongzheng Huangdi (雍正皇帝; The Yongzheng Emperor
) by Eryue He. The series was followed by a 2001 prequel, Kangxi Dynasty
, and a 2002 sequel, Qianlong Dynasty
, both of which were also based on Eryue He's novels.
, the Kangxi Emperor
dies and is succeeded by the fourth prince, Yinzhen, who becomes historically known as the Yongzheng Emperor
. Many are surprised as to why Kangxi chose Yinzhen over his other likely heirs: second prince Yinreng, who has been crown prince for almost 40 years; third prince Yinzhi
, who excels in literary arts; eighth prince Yinsi
, who holds a reputation for being virtuous; fourteenth prince Yinti
, the warrior-prince favoured by his father.
Yinzhen, who was nicknamed "Stern Prince", was not seen as a strong candidate by the imperial court to succeed his father. Previously, he had "incited" disaster victims in Jiangnan to create a disturbance; prepared a "Feast at Hong Gate
" to extort more than two million silver taels from rich merchants and provincial officials for disaster relief efforts; in pursuing imperial treasury debts, he had forced a senior official to commit suicide, and caused nobles to sell their assets on the streets; he watched his brothers compete with each other until they were exhausted before he joined the fray; he used Nian Gengyao
to help him cause Yinreng to lose his position as crown prince in a corruption scandal.
Yongzheng's rule was seen as despotic and vigorous, but yet efficient: he meted out harsh punishments to officials found guilty of corruption and bribery; he used the confiscated assets and properties from corrupt officials to finance disaster relief efforts and his military campaigns in the northwest.
In 1735, the hardworking Yongzheng Emperor dies suddenly from purported over-exhaustion. He is succeeded by his son, Hongli, who becomes known as the Qianlong Emperor
.
Yongzheng Emperor
The Yongzheng Emperor , born Yinzhen , was the fifth emperor of the Manchu Qing Dynasty and the third Qing emperor from 1722 to 1735. A hard-working ruler, Yongzheng's main goal was to create an effective government at minimal expense. Like his father, the Kangxi Emperor, Yongzheng used military...
) by Eryue He. The series was followed by a 2001 prequel, Kangxi Dynasty
Kangxi Dynasty
Kangxi Dynasty is a Chinese television series based on the novel Kangxi Dadi by Er Yuehe. The series is a prequel to the 1997 television series Yongzheng Dynasty, and was followed by Qianlong Dynasty in 2002.-Plot:The series focuses on the major events that occurred during the reign of the Kangxi...
, and a 2002 sequel, Qianlong Dynasty
Qianlong Dynasty
Qianlong Dynasty is a Chinese television series based on the novel Qianlong Huangdi by Er Yuehe. The series was preceded by Yongzheng Dynasty in 1997 and Kangxi Dynasty in 2001, both of which were also based on Er Yuehe's novels.-Cast:*Jiao Huang as Qianlong Emperor*Chen Rui as Heshen*Zuo Xiaoqing...
, both of which were also based on Eryue He's novels.
Plot
In 1722 during the Qing DynastyQing 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....
, the Kangxi Emperor
Kangxi Emperor
The 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...
dies and is succeeded by the fourth prince, Yinzhen, who becomes historically known as the Yongzheng Emperor
Yongzheng Emperor
The Yongzheng Emperor , born Yinzhen , was the fifth emperor of the Manchu Qing Dynasty and the third Qing emperor from 1722 to 1735. A hard-working ruler, Yongzheng's main goal was to create an effective government at minimal expense. Like his father, the Kangxi Emperor, Yongzheng used military...
. Many are surprised as to why Kangxi chose Yinzhen over his other likely heirs: second prince Yinreng, who has been crown prince for almost 40 years; third prince Yinzhi
Yinzhi
Aisin Gioro Yinzhi was the third son of the Kangxi Emperor of the Qing Dynasty. His mother, the Consort Rong , was of the Manchu Magiya clan . He was born on the twentieth day of the second lunar month in the twenty-sixth year of the Kangxi era...
, who excels in literary arts; eighth prince Yinsi
Yinsi, Prince Lian
Yinsi, the Prince Lian to avoid breaching the tradition of naming taboo on the Yongzheng Emperor's name; Akina after losing his peerage title) was born to the Kangxi Emperor and Imperial Consort Liang of the Wei clan As the Kangxi Emperor's eighth son, he was the Eighth Imperial Prince.After...
, who holds a reputation for being virtuous; fourteenth prince Yinti
Yinti, Prince Xun
Yinti , born Yinzhen of the Aisin Gioro clan, was the 14th son of the Kangxi Emperor of the Qing Dynasty. He was born to Empress Xiaogongren and was a full younger brother of the Yongzheng Emperor. As his original name was similar to Yongzheng's personal name, Yinzhen , it was changed to Yinti...
, the warrior-prince favoured by his father.
Yinzhen, who was nicknamed "Stern Prince", was not seen as a strong candidate by the imperial court to succeed his father. Previously, he had "incited" disaster victims in Jiangnan to create a disturbance; prepared a "Feast at Hong Gate
Feast at Hong Gate
The Feast at Hong Gate was a historical event later often memorialized in Chinese history, novels, and drama, including in Beijing opera...
" to extort more than two million silver taels from rich merchants and provincial officials for disaster relief efforts; in pursuing imperial treasury debts, he had forced a senior official to commit suicide, and caused nobles to sell their assets on the streets; he watched his brothers compete with each other until they were exhausted before he joined the fray; he used Nian Gengyao
Nian Gengyao
Nian Gengyao Nian Gengyao Nian Gengyao (Manchu: niyan geng yoo）was a Chinese military commander of the Qing Dynasty. He was born a member of the Chinese Bordered Yellow Banner and had extensive military experience on the western frontier of the Qing empire...
to help him cause Yinreng to lose his position as crown prince in a corruption scandal.
Yongzheng's rule was seen as despotic and vigorous, but yet efficient: he meted out harsh punishments to officials found guilty of corruption and bribery; he used the confiscated assets and properties from corrupt officials to finance disaster relief efforts and his military campaigns in the northwest.
In 1735, the hardworking Yongzheng Emperor dies suddenly from purported over-exhaustion. He is succeeded by his son, Hongli, who becomes known as the Qianlong Emperor
Qianlong Emperor
The Qianlong Emperor was the sixth emperor of the Manchu-led Qing Dynasty, and the fourth Qing emperor to rule over China proper. The fourth son of the Yongzheng Emperor, he reigned officially from 11 October 1735 to 8 February 1796...
.
Main cast
- 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 Yongzheng EmperorYongzheng EmperorThe Yongzheng Emperor , born Yinzhen , was the fifth emperor of the Manchu Qing Dynasty and the third Qing emperor from 1722 to 1735. A hard-working ruler, Yongzheng's main goal was to create an effective government at minimal expense. Like his father, the Kangxi Emperor, Yongzheng used military... - Jiao Huang 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 Yinreng
- Wang Huichun as YinsiYinsi, Prince LianYinsi, the Prince Lian to avoid breaching the tradition of naming taboo on the Yongzheng Emperor's name; Akina after losing his peerage title) was born to the Kangxi Emperor and Imperial Consort Liang of the Wei clan As the Kangxi Emperor's eighth son, he was the Eighth Imperial Prince.After...
- Wang Hui as YinxiangYinxiang, 1st Prince YiYinxiang, 1st Prince Yi of the Manchu Aisin-Gioro clan was a noble of the Qing Dynasty born as the 13th surviving son to the Kangxi Emperor...
- Du Yulu as Zhang TingyuZhang TingyuZhang Tingyu was a Han Chinese politician and historian during the Qing Dynasty.Zhang Tingyu was born in Tongcheng in Anhui province. In 1700, he was awarded the highest degree in the imperial examinations and shortly afterwards he was appointed to the Hanlin Academy...
- Jiang Guangyu as HongshiHongshiHongshi was a Manchu prince of the Aisin Gioro clan, and the third son of the Yongzheng Emperor of China's Qing Dynasty...
- Du Zhiguo as Nian GengyaoNian GengyaoNian Gengyao Nian Gengyao Nian Gengyao (Manchu: niyan geng yoo）was a Chinese military commander of the Qing Dynasty. He was born a member of the Chinese Bordered Yellow Banner and had extensive military experience on the western frontier of the Qing empire...
Other cast
Some of the cast members played multiple roles
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Soundtrack
The music for the series was composed by Xu Peidong.- De Minxin Zhe De Tianxia (得民心者得天下; The One who Wins the Hearts of the People Gains the Empire) performed by Liu HuanLiu HuanLiu Huan is a Chinese Mandopop singer and songwriter.-Biography:Liu graduated from Yaohua High School in Tianjin in 1981. Four years later, he graduated from the University of International Relations in Beijing, majoring in French...
- Mutong (牧童; Shepherd Boy) performed by Xu Peidong
- Shengong (深宫; Inner Palace)
- Qingzhai (情债; Emotional Debt)
- Shangchao (上朝; Attending Court)
- Chuzheng (出征; Embarking on a Military Campaign)
- Qingyuan (情缘; Predestined Romance)
- Shijian (事件; Incident)
- Shenmi (神秘; Mysterious)
- Qingshang (情殇; Dead Romance)
- Minsu (民俗; Popular Custom)
- Qingyuan (情怨; Emotional Blame)
- Xingdong (行动; Action)
- Kaixuan (凯旋; Triumphant Return)
- Shiguan (史观; Historical Perspective)
Awards and nominations
- 17th Golden Eagle Television Awards (1999)
- Best Drama
- Best Supporting Actor (Jiao Huang)
- Best Screenplay
- Best Art Direction
- Best Editing
- Best Music
- Best Theme Song
- Best Actor nomination (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...
) - Best Supporting Actor nomination (Wang Huichun)
- 19th Flying Sky Television Awards (1998)
- Best Drama
- Best Actor (Jiao Huang)
- Best Screenplay
- Best Art Direction
- Best Music
External links
Yongzheng Dynasty on Baidu BaikeBaidu Baike
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