Assassinator Jing Ke
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Assassinator Jing Ke is a Chinese television series released in 2004. The series is based on a semi-fictional story of the assassin Jing Ke
, who attempted to kill Ying Zheng
, the king of Qin
, in 227 BC. Liu Ye stars as the titular protagonist.
invades the Zhao state
, defeating the Zhao armies at the Battle of Changping
. A group of refugees arrive at the Lively Valley, an isolated paradise-like world, and settle there. Two young men, Jing Ke and Fan Wuji, grew up together in the valley with their common love interest Ye Xiaohu. As Fan Wuji is a native of Qin, he leaves them and returns home, becoming a subordinate of the renowned Qin general Bai Qi
. On the other hand, Jing Ke and Ye Xiaohu travel to the Qi state
and settle there. As Ye Xiaohu is tired of leading a wandering life, she leaves Jing Ke and marries a rich man, who abuses her all the time. Ye Xiaohu plots with the rich man's henchman, Nie Wuya, to kill her husband and they seize his fortune, pushing the blame on Jing Ke.
Jing Ke is arrested and almost executed for alleged murder, but he is saved by Tian Guang, who recommends him to join the assassin organisation Tianmie (literally: "Heaven's Wrath"). Jing Ke becomes a student of Gai Nie, a powerful swordsman, and inherits Gai's legendary skills. As Jing Ke completes more missions, he feels that he is pursuing a life that he does not want, especially after he witnesses the death of another love interest, Yunxi. At the same time, he strikes up a close friendship with the musician Gao Jianli
. Meanwhile in Qin, Fan Wuji wins the favour of the king for his distinguished service on the battlefield, but that incurs the jealousy of the chancellor Lü Buwei
.
Jing Ke's adventures lead him to the Yan state
, where he meets Crown Prince Dan
, who requests his help in assassinating the ruthless king of Qin in order to save the other states from being annexed. Dan was initially held hostage in Qin, but was released by Fan Wuji. Fan Wuji has been denounced as a traitor of Qin and he flees to join Jing Ke and Prince Dan in Yan. Eventually, Jing Ke agrees to take on the assassination mission and Fan Wuji aids him by committing suicide, because the king of Qin has already placed a high price on Fan's head for treason. Jing Ke embarks on his no-return quest, bringing with him Fan Wuji's head and a map of Dukang with a dagger concealed inside. The story of Jing Ke's assassination attempt on the king of Qin will become a classic in Chinese history.
Assassinator Jing Ke on Sina
Jing Ke
Jing Ke was a guest residing in the estates of Dan, crown prince of Yan and renowned for his failed assassination attempt of Ying Zheng, King of Qin state, who later became China's first emperor...
, who attempted to kill Ying Zheng
Qin Shi Huang
Qin Shi Huang , personal name Ying Zheng , was king of the Chinese State of Qin from 246 BC to 221 BC during the Warring States Period. He became the first emperor of a unified China in 221 BC...
, the king of Qin
Qin (state)
The State of Qin was a Chinese feudal state that existed during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods of Chinese history...
, in 227 BC. Liu Ye stars as the titular protagonist.
Plot
In 260 BC, the Qin stateQin (state)
The State of Qin was a Chinese feudal state that existed during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods of Chinese history...
invades the Zhao state
Zhao (state)
Zhao was a significant Chinese state during the Warring States Period, along with six others...
, defeating the Zhao armies at the Battle of Changping
Battle of Changping
The Battle of Changping was a military campaign that took place during the Warring States Period in China. It concluded in 260 BC with a decisive victory by the State of Qin over the State of Zhao, and ultimately allowed Qin to conquer and unify China decades later...
. A group of refugees arrive at the Lively Valley, an isolated paradise-like world, and settle there. Two young men, Jing Ke and Fan Wuji, grew up together in the valley with their common love interest Ye Xiaohu. As Fan Wuji is a native of Qin, he leaves them and returns home, becoming a subordinate of the renowned Qin general Bai Qi
Bai Qi
Bái Qǐ was an outstanding military leader of the State of Qin during the Warring States Period of Chinese history. Born in Mei , as commander of the Qin army for more than 30 years, Bai Qi was responsible for the deaths of a total over 890,000 enemy soldiers, earning him the nickname Ren Tu...
. On the other hand, Jing Ke and Ye Xiaohu travel to the Qi state
Qi (state)
Qi was a powerful state during the Spring and Autumn Period and Period of the Warring States in ancient China. Its capital was Linzi, now part of the modern day city of Zibo in Shandong Province....
and settle there. As Ye Xiaohu is tired of leading a wandering life, she leaves Jing Ke and marries a rich man, who abuses her all the time. Ye Xiaohu plots with the rich man's henchman, Nie Wuya, to kill her husband and they seize his fortune, pushing the blame on Jing Ke.
Jing Ke is arrested and almost executed for alleged murder, but he is saved by Tian Guang, who recommends him to join the assassin organisation Tianmie (literally: "Heaven's Wrath"). Jing Ke becomes a student of Gai Nie, a powerful swordsman, and inherits Gai's legendary skills. As Jing Ke completes more missions, he feels that he is pursuing a life that he does not want, especially after he witnesses the death of another love interest, Yunxi. At the same time, he strikes up a close friendship with the musician Gao Jianli
Gao Jianli
Gao Jianli was a citizen of Yan, a Chinese state during the Warring States Period, and a player of the zhu . After Jing Ke was killed in his assassination attempt on Qin Shi Huang, Gao changed his name and became an assistant in a wine shop as Qin Shi Huang retaliated against all friends of Jing Ke...
. Meanwhile in Qin, Fan Wuji wins the favour of the king for his distinguished service on the battlefield, but that incurs the jealousy of the chancellor Lü Buwei
Lü Buwei
Lü Buwei , Lord Wenxin 文信侯 was a Warring States Period merchant who schemed his way into governing the State of Qin. He served as Chancellor of China for King Zhuangxiang of Qin, and as regent and Chancellor for the king's young son Zheng, who became Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China...
.
Jing Ke's adventures lead him to the Yan state
Yan (state)
Yān was a state during the Western Zhou, Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods of Chinese history. Its capital was Ji...
, where he meets Crown Prince Dan
Crown Prince Dan of Yan
Crown Prince Dan of Yan was a crown prince of the state of Yan during the Warring States Period in China. Originally a hostage in the State of Qin, he was sent back to Yan in 232 BC. He sent Jing Ke to assassinate Qin Shi Huang, then Emperor of China, but he failed...
, who requests his help in assassinating the ruthless king of Qin in order to save the other states from being annexed. Dan was initially held hostage in Qin, but was released by Fan Wuji. Fan Wuji has been denounced as a traitor of Qin and he flees to join Jing Ke and Prince Dan in Yan. Eventually, Jing Ke agrees to take on the assassination mission and Fan Wuji aids him by committing suicide, because the king of Qin has already placed a high price on Fan's head for treason. Jing Ke embarks on his no-return quest, bringing with him Fan Wuji's head and a map of Dukang with a dagger concealed inside. The story of Jing Ke's assassination attempt on the king of Qin will become a classic in Chinese history.
Cast
- Liu Ye as Jing KeJing KeJing Ke was a guest residing in the estates of Dan, crown prince of Yan and renowned for his failed assassination attempt of Ying Zheng, King of Qin state, who later became China's first emperor...
- Peter HoPeter HoPeter Ho Jun-tung is an American-Taiwanese singer and actor. Ho was born in Los Angeles, California, and raised in Taiwan and Canada...
as Gao JianliGao JianliGao Jianli was a citizen of Yan, a Chinese state during the Warring States Period, and a player of the zhu . After Jing Ke was killed in his assassination attempt on Qin Shi Huang, Gao changed his name and became an assistant in a wine shop as Qin Shi Huang retaliated against all friends of Jing Ke... - Wang Yanan as Fan Wuji
- Shao Bing as Ying ZhengQin Shi HuangQin Shi Huang , personal name Ying Zheng , was king of the Chinese State of Qin from 246 BC to 221 BC during the Warring States Period. He became the first emperor of a unified China in 221 BC...
- Zhang TielinZhang TielinZhang Tielin , sometimes credited as Cheung Tit-lam, is a Chinese actor and film director best known for his role as the Qianlong Emperor in the Princess Pearl television series. He took up British citizenship in 1997.-Biography:...
as Lü BuweiLü BuweiLü Buwei , Lord Wenxin 文信侯 was a Warring States Period merchant who schemed his way into governing the State of Qin. He served as Chancellor of China for King Zhuangxiang of Qin, and as regent and Chancellor for the king's young son Zheng, who became Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China... - Zhai Ying as Yunxi
- Zheng Jiayu as Ye Xiaohu
- Elvis TsuiElvis TsuiElvis Tsui , also known as Tsui Kam-kong, is a Hong Kong-based Chinese film and television actor.-Biography:...
as Bai QiBai QiBái Qǐ was an outstanding military leader of the State of Qin during the Warring States Period of Chinese history. Born in Mei , as commander of the Qin army for more than 30 years, Bai Qi was responsible for the deaths of a total over 890,000 enemy soldiers, earning him the nickname Ren Tu... - Li Qian as Princess Wanlan
- Huang Jue as General Haoyue
- Wu Jun as Nie Wuya
- 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 Dan of YanCrown Prince Dan of YanCrown Prince Dan of Yan was a crown prince of the state of Yan during the Warring States Period in China. Originally a hostage in the State of Qin, he was sent back to Yan in 232 BC. He sent Jing Ke to assassinate Qin Shi Huang, then Emperor of China, but he failed... - Han Xiao as Meng Yan
External links
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