Jiangshan Weizhong, also known as Da Qing Diguo, is a 2002 Chinese television series based on legends about the Yongzheng and Qianlong emperors of the Qing dynasty. The series was first broadcast in mainland China in December 2002.

Jiangshan Weizhong
Also known asDa Qing Diguo
Traditional Chinese江山為重 / 大清帝國
Simplified Chinese江山为重 / 大清帝国
Literal meaningPut the (Qing) Empire's interests first /
The Great Qing Empire
Hanyu PinyinJiāngshān Wéizhòng /
Dà Qīng Dìguó
GenreHistorical fiction
Written byJing Quan
Directed byJing Quan
StarringWu Jing
Fan Bingbing
Chen Yi
Fu Chong
Xu Huanshan
Liu Guanxiong
Wei Zongwan
Country of originChina
Original languageMandarin
No. of episodes31
Production
ProducerZhao Ruiyong
Production locationChina
Running time45 minutes per episode
Original release
Release2 December 2002 (2002-12-02)

Plot

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The story is set in the Qing dynasty during the reign of the Yongzheng Emperor. Yongzheng's harsh and brutal policies lead to widespread discontent and dissension. Meanwhile, a secret death squad, named after their dreaded weapon — the flying guillotine — goes around slaying the emperor's enemies.

The young crown prince, Hongli, disguises himself as a commoner and embarks on an inspection tour to Jiangnan. There, the prince evades assassination attempts orchestrated by nobles plotting to seize the throne, and uncovers a shocking truth about his birth and origin. Besides, he also meets and befriends two maidens, Lü Siniang and Yuniang, who turn out to be actually planning to assassinate Yongzheng. Lu Siniang is the granddaughter of Lu Liuliang, whose family was executed. She trained under Princess Changping, the last princess of the former dynasty.

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