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Release Year2019
Runtime1 Season
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, War & Politics
Votes2
Director—
Writers刘礼贤, 崔煜萌, Liu Shusheng
TypeWeb Series
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsFor the Holy Guiguzi
About For the Holy Guiguzi
Set during the Warring States Period, the story follows an extraordinary genius whose identity is shrouded in mystery. Like a master in chess, Wang Chan moves the pieces at play in tumultuous times to quell dissidence and help his nation grow in strength as he eventually becomes the revered Gui Gu Zi. In 390 BC, the Crown Prince of Wei was able to crush a coup with the help of Wang Cuo. As a result, Wei Huan is exiled and Wu Qi flees to Chu. Just as Wang Cuo celebrates his victory, Wu Qi returns to take revenge and covet "Sun Tzu's The Art of War" for himself. He surrounds the manor with five hundred of his men and kills everyone in sight. Madame Wang manages to give birth to her son Wang Chan who eventually grows up to become a skilled political strategist.
Directed by —, For the Holy Guiguzi leans on a strong ensemble — Qiwen Xu, Duan Yihong, Zu Feng — 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 2019.
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