Meng Yi
Encyclopedia
Meng Yi was a minister who served Qin Shi Huang
, the First Emperor of China
, during the Qin Dynasty
.
. During the later years of Qin Shi Huang
's reign, he became the closest and most trusted of the emperor's advisors. He received the honour of riding with the emperor in the emperor's personal carriage and being allowed to stand in the emperor's presence.
In his early career, Meng Yi sentenced the eunuch Zhao Gao
to death, but Zhao was pardoned by Qin Shi Huang later, and he harboured a grudge against the Mengs for that. After the death of Qin Shi Huang, Zhao Gao and the chancellor Li Si
falsified the emperor's last edict, naming prince Huhai
as the successor to the throne, instead of the crown prince Fusu
.
Fusu and Meng Tian, who were away at the northern border at the time of Qin Shi Huang's death, committed suicide as ordered in the fake edict. Meng Yi was arrested and later executed on false charges.
starred as the protagonist, Meng Yi, in the 2005 film The Myth. Meng is reincarnated in the present-day as an archaeologist, who embarks on a quest to find a mysterious element that can make objects hover in air, which leads him to Qin Shi Huang's mausoleum.
The film is adapted into a television series of the same title
in 2010, with Chan as producer for the series. Hu Ge
starred as Yi Xiaochuan, a 21st century young man who is accidentally transported back in time to the Qin Dynasty, where he takes on his new identity as "Meng Yi".
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 First Emperor of China
Emperor of China
The Emperor of China refers to any sovereign of Imperial China reigning between the founding of Qin Dynasty of China, united by the King of Qin in 221 BCE, and the fall of Yuan Shikai's Empire of China in 1916. When referred to as the Son of Heaven , a title that predates the Qin unification, the...
, during the Qin Dynasty
Qin Dynasty
The Qin Dynasty was the first imperial dynasty of China, lasting from 221 to 207 BC. The Qin state derived its name from its heartland of Qin, in modern-day Shaanxi. The strength of the Qin state was greatly increased by the legalist reforms of Shang Yang in the 4th century BC, during the Warring...
.
Biography
Meng Yi was the younger brother of the general Meng TianMeng Tian
Meng Tian was a general of the Qin Dynasty who distinguished himself in campaigns against the Xiongnu and in the construction of the Great Wall of China. He was the elder brother of Meng Yi. He descended from a great line of military generals and architects...
. During the later years of Qin Shi Huang
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...
's reign, he became the closest and most trusted of the emperor's advisors. He received the honour of riding with the emperor in the emperor's personal carriage and being allowed to stand in the emperor's presence.
In his early career, Meng Yi sentenced the eunuch Zhao Gao
Zhao Gao
Zhao Gao was the chief eunuch during the Qin Dynasty of China. He played an instrumental role in the downfall of the Qin Dynasty.- Early life :...
to death, but Zhao was pardoned by Qin Shi Huang later, and he harboured a grudge against the Mengs for that. After the death of Qin Shi Huang, Zhao Gao and the chancellor Li Si
Li Si
Li Si was the influential Prime Minister of the feudal state and later of the dynasty of Qin, between 246 BC and 208 BC. A famous Legalist, he was also a notable calligrapher. Li Si served under two rulers: Qin Shi Huang, king of Qin and later First Emperor of China—and his son, Qin Er Shi...
falsified the emperor's last edict, naming prince Huhai
Qin Er Shi
Qin Er Shi , literally Second Emperor of Qin Dynasty, personal name Huhai, was emperor of the Qin Dynasty in China from 210 BC until 207 BC.-Name:...
as the successor to the throne, instead of the crown prince Fusu
Fusu
Fusu was the first son of the First Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang, and hence the heir apparent. He believed that society would be impeccably run if everyone shared perfect knowledge ....
.
Fusu and Meng Tian, who were away at the northern border at the time of Qin Shi Huang's death, committed suicide as ordered in the fake edict. Meng Yi was arrested and later executed on false charges.
Modern references
Jackie ChanJackie Chan
Jackie Chan, SBS, MBE is a Hong Kong actor, action choreographer, comedian, director, producer, martial artist, screenwriter, entrepreneur, singer and stunt performer. In his movies, he is known for his acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, use of improvised weapons, and innovative stunts...
starred as the protagonist, Meng Yi, in the 2005 film The Myth. Meng is reincarnated in the present-day as an archaeologist, who embarks on a quest to find a mysterious element that can make objects hover in air, which leads him to Qin Shi Huang's mausoleum.
The film is adapted into a television series of the same title
The Myth (TV series)
The Myth is a 2010 Chinese television series based on the 2005 Hong Kong film of the same title. Jackie Chan, who starred in the original film, was credited as producer for the series, while Stanley Tong, the director of the film, was creative director for the series. The series was first aired on...
in 2010, with Chan as producer for the series. Hu Ge
Hu Ge (actor)
Hu Ge , is a Chinese actor and singer. Hu is best known for his role as Li Xiaoyao in the 2003 television series Chinese Paladin.-Biography:...
starred as Yi Xiaochuan, a 21st century young man who is accidentally transported back in time to the Qin Dynasty, where he takes on his new identity as "Meng Yi".
External links
Meng Yi on Baidu BaikeBaidu Baike
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