Zhenguan Changge
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Zhenguan Changge is a Chinese television series directed by Wu Ziniu
. It was first aired on CCTV
in China in 2007. The series is based on the events in the Zhenguan era of the reign of Emperor Taizong
during the Tang Dynasty
.
, Li Shimin assassinated two of his brothers, Li Jiancheng
and Li Yuanji
, at the Incident at Xuanwu Gate
. Two months later, he ascended to the throne as Emperor Taizong of Tang
. He named his era of reign
"Zhenguan". Taizong had to deal with external threats from the aggressive Tujue in the north and bring peace and prosperity to his empire. During his rule, China flourished in various aspects and the Zhenguan era was considered to be one of the golden ages in Chinese history.
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Wu Ziniu
Wu Ziniu , is a Chinese film director and a member of the "Fifth Generation" film movement, a movement of filmmakers who graduated from the Beijing Film Academy in the early 1980s. Unlike his better-known contemporaries, Zhang Yimou and Chen Kaige, who made their names with historical dramas, Wu...
. It was first aired 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 China in 2007. The series is based on the events in the Zhenguan era of the reign of Emperor Taizong
Emperor Taizong of Tang
Emperor Taizong of Tang , personal name Lǐ Shìmín , was the second emperor of the Tang Dynasty of China, ruling from 626 to 649...
during 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...
.
Plot
In 626 during the Tang DynastyTang 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...
, Li Shimin assassinated two of his brothers, Li Jiancheng
Li Jiancheng
Li Jiancheng , formally Crown Prince Yin , nickname Pishamen , was a crown prince of the Chinese dynasty Tang Dynasty. He was the oldest son of the founding emperor Emperor Gaozu and therefore was designated crown prince after the founding of the dynasty in 618...
and Li Yuanji
Li Yuanji
Li Yuanji , formally Prince La of Chao , more commonly known by the title of Prince of Qi , nickname Sanhu , was an imperial prince of the Chinese Tang Dynasty...
, at the Incident at Xuanwu Gate
Incident at Xuanwu Gate
The Incident at Xuanwu Gate refers to an incident on July 2, 626, when Li Shimin the Prince of Qin, a son of Emperor Gaozu of Tang , in an intense rivalry with his older brother Li Jiancheng the Crown Prince and fearing that Li Jiancheng was about to kill him, set an ambush at Xuanwu Gate, the...
. Two months later, he ascended to the throne as Emperor Taizong of Tang
Emperor Taizong of Tang
Emperor Taizong of Tang , personal name Lǐ Shìmín , was the second emperor of the Tang Dynasty of China, ruling from 626 to 649...
. He named his era of reign
Chinese era name
A Chinese era name is the regnal year, reign period, or regnal title used when traditionally numbering years in an emperor's reign and naming certain Chinese rulers . Some emperors have several era names, one after another, where each beginning of a new era resets the numbering of the year back...
"Zhenguan". Taizong had to deal with external threats from the aggressive Tujue in the north and bring peace and prosperity to his empire. During his rule, China flourished in various aspects and the Zhenguan era was considered to be one of the golden ages in Chinese history.
Royal family
- 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 Emperor Taizong of TangEmperor Taizong of TangEmperor Taizong of Tang , personal name Lǐ Shìmín , was the second emperor of the Tang Dynasty of China, ruling from 626 to 649... - Zhang Lanlan as Princess Ankang
- Nie YuanNie Yuan-Early life:Nie was born in Zhenyuan County, Guizhou. His parents named his older brother and him "Zhen" and "Yuan" respectively to remind them not to forget their hometown...
as Li KeLi KeLi Ke , posthumously known as the Prince of Yulin , often known by his greater title as the Prince of Wu , was an imperial prince of the Chinese dynasty Tang Dynasty... - Wan Hongjie as Li Chengqian
- Han Zaifen as Empress ZhangsunEmpress ZhangsunEmpress Zhangsun , formally Empress Wendeshunsheng or, in short, Empress Wende , was an empress of the Chinese dynasty Tang Dynasty. She was the wife of Emperor Taizong and the mother of Emperor Gaozong...
- Wang Donghui as Li Tai
- Wen Hao as Li You
- Ma Yuke as Li ZhiEmperor Gaozong of TangEmperor Gaozong of Tang , personal name Li Zhi , was the third emperor of the Tang Dynasty in China, ruling from 649 to 683...
- Xi Yuli as Consort Yang
Tang imperial court
- Du Zhiguo as Hou JunjiHou JunjiHou Junji was a major general and chancellor of the Chinese dynasty Tang Dynasty, particularly known for his campaigns against Gaochang and Tuyuhun...
- Cao Peichang as Zhangsun WujiZhangsun WujiZhangsun Wuji , courtesy name Fuji , formally Duke of Zhao , was a chancellor of the Chinese dynasty Tang Dynasty during the reigns of his brother-in-law Emperor Taizong and nephew Emperor Gaozong...
- Wang Huichun as Cen WenbenCen WenbenCen Wenben , courtesy name Jingren , formally Viscount Xian of Jiangling , was a chancellor during the reign of Emperor Taizong of Tang. He was an assistant editor of the Book of Zhou, the official history of Northern Zhou.- Background :Cen Wenben was born in 595, during the reign of Emperor Wen...
- 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 Luo YiLuo YiLuo Yi , known during service to Tang Dynasty as Li Yi , courtesy name Ziyan or Ziting , was a Sui Dynasty official who rose against the rule of Emperor Yang of Sui and occupied the modern Beijing region. He subsequently submitted to Emperor Gaozu of Tang and was created the Prince of Yan and... - Chen BaoguoChen BaoguoChen Baoguo is an award winning Chinese actor. He graduated from the Central Academy of Drama in 1977 and has since acted in many films and television series, including Han Wu Dadi, Da Zhai Men and Rob-B-Hood. He is married to actress Zhao Kui'e .-Filmography:-Awards and nominations:-References:...
as Du RuhuiDu RuhuiDu Ruhui , courtesy name Keming , formally Duke Cheng of Lai , was one of the most celebrated chancellors of the Chinese dynasty Tang Dynasty, and he and his colleague Fang Xuanling, both serving during the reign of Emperor Taizong, were often asserted to be ideal models for chancellors.- During... - Liu Yubin as Fang XuanlingFang XuanlingFang Xuanling , formal name Fang Qiao but went by the courtesy name of Xuanling, formally Duke Wenzhao of Liang , was the lead editor of the Book of Jin and one of the most celebrated chancellors of the Chinese dynasty Tang Dynasty, and he and his colleague Du Ruhui, both serving during the reign...
- Dong Ziwu as Wei ZhengWei ZhengWei Zheng , courtesy name Xuancheng , formally Duke Wenzhen of Zheng , was a Chinese politician and the lead editor of the Book of Sui, composed in 636...
- Sun Feihu as Feng DeyiFeng DeyiFeng Deyi , formal name Feng Lun but went by the courtesy name of Deyi, formally initially Duke Ming of Mi , later Duke Miao of Mi , was an official of the Chinese dynasty Sui Dynasty and Tang Dynasty who served as a chancellor during the reigns of Emperor Gaozu of Tang and Emperor Taizong of Tang...
- Bi Haifeng as Li JingLi JingLi Jing , né Yaoshi , formally Duke Jingwu of Wei , was a general and one time chancellor of the Chinese Tang Dynasty...
- Zhang Shan as Li JiLi ShijiLi Shiji , né Xu Shiji , later known in the reign of Emperor Gaozong of Tang as Li Ji , courtesy name Maogong , formally Duke Zhenwu of Ying , was one of the most celebrated generals early in the Chinese Tang Dynasty...
- Zhang Naiwen as Chang He
- Li Qingxiang as Zhangsun Shunde
- Si Yuan as Ma ZhouMa ZhouMa Zhou , courtesy name Binwang , was a chancellor during the reign of Emperor Taizong of Tang. He was initially a commoner and a guest of the general Chang He , and after Chang submitted suggestions that Ma drafted, Emperor Taizong was impressed and retained Ma as an imperial official,...
- Mou Fengbin as Chu SuiliangChu SuiliangChu Suiliang , courtesy name Dengshan , formally Duke of Henan , was a chancellor of the Chinese dynasty Tang Dynasty, during the reigns of Emperor Taizong and Emperor Taizong's son Emperor Gaozong...
- Hu Qingshi as Zhang Xuansu
- Bai Dezhang as Xiao YuXiao YuXiao Yu , courtesy name Shiwen , formally Duke Zhenbian of Song , was an imperial prince of the Chinese dynasty Liang Dynasty who later became an official for Sui Dynasty and Tang Dynasty, serving as a chancellor at times during the reigns of Emperor Gaozu of Tang and Emperor Taizong of Tang.-...
- Wang Jiahe as Dugu Mou
- Wang Baojiang as Chai Zhewei
- Wang Zhengjia as Cheng Huailiang
- Qi Xiaoxiao as Zheng Liwan
- Zhang Xiqian as Zheng Renji
- Liu Haibo as Quan Wanji
- Zhang Hongming as Zhao Shida
- Chen Ganlin as Zhao Yuankai
Tujue
- Tu Men as Jieli Khan
- Hong Yuzhou as Tuli Khan
- Liu Haitao as Shiluodie
- Li Peng as YinanZhenzhu KhanZhenzhu Khan , personal name Yi'nan , full regal title Zhenzhupiqie Khan , was a khan of Xueyantuo, under whom Xueyantuo rose from being a vassal of Eastern Tujue to a mighty khanate ruling over northern/central Asia...
- Zhou Guangzhen as Zhishisili
- Menghewuliji as Ashina SimoQilibi KhanQilibi Khan , personal name Ashina Simo , Qilibi Khan (Chinese: 俟力苾可汗, (Pinyin): qílìbié kěhàn, (Wade-Giles): ch'i-li-pi k'o-han, Middle Chinese: (Guangyun) , d. 645?), personal name Ashina Simo (阿史那思摩), Qilibi Khan (Chinese: 俟力苾可汗, (Pinyin): qílìbié kěhàn, (Wade-Giles): ch'i-li-pi k'o-han, Middle...
- Qinaritu as Qibiheli
Fictional characters
- Bai Qinglin as Ashina Yun
- Tiffany Tang as Caiji
- Rao Minli as Haitang
- Zong Fengyan as Min Guoqi
- Gao Chengsheng as Zhao Gongcun
- Liu Sha as Lüxiu
- Yan Jiansheng as Ma Xuanliang
- Zhu Hongjia as Chang Sheng
- Wu Qiang as Chi Deli
- Xu Jingyi as Dou Fu
- Zhang Danfeng as Mu Yikuan
- Ma Dong as Cui Xian
- Yang Hongtao as Wang De
- Guo Yongzhen as Botie
- Zhang Hao as Fan Xing
- Yu Yang as Henglian
- Sun Jie as Yuqing
- Deng Na as Ling'er
External links
Zhenguan Changge on Baidu BaikeBaidu Baike
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Zhenguan Changge on Sina.com
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