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Release Year2014
Runtime1 Season
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes2
DirectorXiaojun Han
WritersXiaojun Han
TypeWeb Series
Rating7.5 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsThe Merchant of Qing Dynasty
About The Merchant of Qing Dynasty
In 1776, the 41st year of the reign of Qianlong (Ni Dahong), the court is in urgent need of money for war, and official Akezhan (Zhang Zhijian) is sent to Yangzhou to collect donations from wealthy salt merchants. Instead, Akezhan uncovers a massive case of corruption that shakes the very core of the nation. Fortunately, merchant Wang Chaozong (Zhang Jiayi) appears to help deliver funds to the frontline and propose reforms to combat corruption. The fallout of the salt corruption case, however, is far-reaching and far from over, touching off a deadly power struggle that plays out amid the danger and excitement of Qianlong's southern inspection tour.
Directed by Xiaojun Han, The Merchant of Qing Dynasty leans on a strong ensemble — Zhang Jiayi, Zhang Zhijian, Yu Feihong — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2014.
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