The Qin Empire III (2017) The Qin Empire II: Alliance is a 2012 Chinese television series adapted from Sun Haohui's novel of the same Chinese title, which romanticises the events in China during the Warring States period primarily from the perspective of the Qin state during the reigns of King Huiwen and King Wu. Prince of Runan (Sima Liang), 291. After the coup against Empress Yang Zhi, the emperor's grand-uncle, Sima Liang, the Prince of Runan, became regent.Liang threatened Sima Wei and pressured him to return his fief of Jing Province.A few weeks later Empress Jia and Wei, who was at the time in control of a battalion of imperial guards, conspired to have Liang killed.

King Huiwen of Qin, also known as Lord Huiwen of Qin or King Hui of Qin, given name Si, was the 31th ruler of the Qin state from 338 to 311 BC during the Warring States period of Chinese history and an ancestor of Emperor Qin Shi Huang.^[1][2] He was the first ruler of Qin to style himself 'King' (王) instead of 'Duke' (公).

Biography[edit]

Early life[edit]

King Huiwen of Qin was the son of Duke Xiao of Qin, and succeeded his father as ruler after the latter's death in 338 BC.^[3] When the adolescent Si was still crown prince, he committed a crime and was severely punished for it. The talented minister Shang Yang was just then implementing his authoritarian reforms to the laws of Qin and he insisted that the crown prince should be punished for the crime regardless of his royal status. Duke Xiao approved of the draconian punishment and Si's tutors, Prince Qian (公子虔), Duke Xiao's older brother, and Gongsun Gu (公孫賈), for neglecting their duties in educating the crown prince, with Prince Qian having his nose cut off and Gongsun receiving the punishment of qing (黥; a form of punishment which involved branding a criminal by tattooing his face), while Ying Si was banished from the royal palace.

It was believed that Si harboured a personal grudge against Shang Yang and when he came to the throne as King Huiwen, Si had Shang Yang put to death on charges of treason. However, Huiwen retained the reformed systems in Qin left behind by his father and Shang Yang.

Reign[edit]

During King Huiwen's reign, the state of Qin became powerful in terms of its military strength, and constantly invaded neighbouring Chinese states as part of its expansionism policy. In 316 BC it conquered the states of Shu and Ba to the south in the Sichuan basin. The strategy here was to annex and colonize the semi-civilized lands to the south rather than confront the more advanced states to the east with their large armies. The strategist Su Qin, a student of Guiguzi, managed to persuade the other six major states to form an alliance to deal with Qin. However, Su Qin's fellow student, Zhang Yi, came into the service of Huiwen and he helped Qin break up the alliance by sowing discord among the six states.

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Death[edit]

King Huiwen ruled Qin for 27 years and died in 311 BC at the age of 46. He was succeeded by his son, King Wu of Qin, born of Queen Huiwen.

Family[edit]

• Parents:
  • Crown Prince Quliang (太子渠梁; 381–338 BC), ruled as Duke Xiao of Qin from 361–338 BC
• Queens:
  • Queen Huiwen, of Wei (惠文后; d. 305 BC), possibly a daughter of King Hui of Wei; married in 334 BC; the mother of Crown Prince Dang
  • Queen Dowager Xuan, of the Mi clan of Chu (宣太后 羋姓; d. 265 BC), a royal of Chu by birth; the mother of Princes Ji, Shi and Kui
• Sons:
  • Prince Tong (公子通; d. 311 BC), ruled as the Marquis of Shu from 313–311 BC
  • Crown Prince Dang (太子盪; 329–307 BC), ruled as King Wu of Qin from 310–307 BC
  • Prince Zhuang (公子壯; d. 305 BC)
  • Prince Yong (公子雍; d. 305 BC)
  • Prince Ji (公子稷; 325–251 BC), ruled as King Zhaoxiang of Qin from 306–251 BC
  • Prince Yun (公子惲; d. 301 BC), ruled as the Marquis of Shu from 308–301 BC
  • Prince Shi (公子市)
    • Known by his title, Lord Gaoling (高陵君)
  • Prince Kui (公子悝)
    • Known by his title, Lord Jingyang (涇陽君)
  • Prince Yao (公子繇)
  • Prince Chi (公子池)
• Daughters:
  • Queen Yi of Yan (燕易後)
    • Married King Yi of Yan (d. 321 BC) in 334 BC

In fiction and popular culture[edit]

• Portrayed by Fu Dalong in The Qin Empire II: Alliance (2012)
• Portrayed by Alex Fong in The Legend of Mi Yue (2015)
• Portrayed by Gallen Lo in Song of Phoenix (2017)

References[edit]

1. ^Sima Qian. 秦本纪 [Annals of Qin]. Records of the Grand Historian (in Chinese). guoxue.com. Retrieved 7 May 2012.
2. ^Han (2010), 340
3. ^[1]Harvard University reference page for a 2006 class called Moral Reasoning; includes a useful map.

The King's Woman (Chinese: 秦时丽人明月心) is a 2017 Chinese television series starring Dilraba Dilmurat and Vin Zhang. It is adapted from the novel The Legend of Qin: Li Ji Story (秦时明月之丽姬传).^[1][2] The series aired on Zhejiang TV every Monday to Wednesday, from 14 August to 4 October 2017.^[3]

Synopsis[edit]

Gongsun Li is the granddaughter and disciple of military commander Gongsun Yu. When she was young, she met and rescued Ying Zheng, who then fell in love with her at first sight. When the Qin troops were attacked, Gongsun Li's childhood lover, Jing Ke was poisoned while protecting her. In order to attain the antidote for Jing Ke, Gongsun Li agreed to marry Ying Zheng.

However, she found out that she was already pregnant with Jing Ke's child. Ying Zheng decides to hide the truth for Gongsun Li, treating the child as his own. Gongsun Li was deeply touched by Ying Zheng's actions. At the same time, Han Shen (Sun Li and Jing Ke's senior) entered the palace to save her and stayed on in the palace as an imperial guard. After much time, Gongsun Li comes to know a kinder and lesser known side of Ying Zheng and begins to fall for him. Facing the harem, the schemes of the concubines, and Ying Zheng's mercurial nature, Gongsun Li uses her wits, intelligence, and kindness to earn the love and respect of everyone.

Cast[edit]

Main[edit]

• Dilraba Dilmurat as Gongsun Li

A kind and caring woman who was in love with Jing Ke. After he was poisoned, she gives herself up to the King in order to pay for the cure. She soon finds herself falling in love with Ying Zheng and willing to do anything for him. She tends to put others before herself and doesn’t care if she gets hurt. She holds the affection of Jing Ke, Ying Zheng, and Han Shen. She also has a child with Jing Ke named Tianming.

• Vin Zhang as Ying Zheng

The King of Qin who plans to unite China. As a child, he fell in love with Gongsun Li, one of the first people to show him compassion. Years later, he runs into her and recognizes her as the girl who saved him. He immediately makes her a fugitive in order to force her to become his wife. He is known for his unpredictable temper and is feared by everyone in his court. He has two sons, Fusu, his biological son, and Tian Ming, Gongsun Li's son.

• Li Tai as Han Shen

The senior disciple of both Jing Ke and Gongsun Li. He is in love with her and is willing to protect her with his life. When Li first entered the palace, Han Shen followed her and became an imperial guard to protect her. He is known as a skilled martial artist and sword master.

• Chang Liu as Jing Ke

Gongsun Li's second senior disciple and Han Shen's junior disciple. He is in love with Gongsun Li and has a special relationship with Ge Lan. He is skilled in Swan Swordsmanship, a deadly sword technique that was passed down from his master. He planned to assassinate Ying Zheng, but ultimately failed.

• Zhang Xuan as Ge Lan

Jing Ke and Gongsun Li's close friend. She is the daughter of a skilled sword master, Ge Nie. She is in love with Jing Ke, but holds in her feelings because she knows he’ll never love her back. She is light hearted and kind, often putting others before herself.

Supporting[edit]

Qin kingdom[edit]

• Li Qiang as Lü Buwei

Ying Zheng's biological father. He used his son to gain his position in the royal court. After he is banished, he faked his death and helped an enemy territory. He is then killed by Ying Zheng.

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• Chen Yisha as Queen Dowager Zhao

Ying Zheng's mother and Lü Buwei's lover. After her lover, Lao Ai, is killed, she goes crazy and is punished to be confined in the Southern Palace.

• Yang Tong as Li Zhong

He is Ying Zheng's closest friend and head of the royal palace guards. He ends up sacrificing himself in the duel between Ying Zheng and Jing Ke.

• Su Youchen as Zhao Chengjiao

Ying Zheng's brother who was coerced to rebel. He then surrendered and is punished by reduction to a lower rank. They indirectly make peace thanks to Li Er's intervention.

• Liao Xueqiu as Queen Dowager Huayang

Ying Zheng's grandmother and the head of all concubines. She hates Gongsun Li and would do anything to make sure she doesn’t become queen.

• Wang Ting as Lady Chu

A concubine from Chu who is close with Queen Dowager Huayang. She is scheming and sabotages Gongsun Li as much as possible. However, she grows to be a more mature and considerate person - even advising Li Er to protect herself against Ying Zheng.

• Qiu Yinong as Lady Min

A concubine who is close friends with Gongsun Li. It is then revealed that she purposely married into Qin so she could help her homeland.

• Zhang Gu as Zhao Gao

An advisor of Ying Zheng who is willing to do anything to help his homeland, Zhao. He worked with Lady Min in order to ensure Zhao's safety.

• Zhao Tingliang as Li Si

A member of the royal court who is jealous of anybody who could threaten his position.

• Liu Haochen as Lao Ai

A lover of Queen Dowager Zhao who used her seal to rebel.

• Zhou Xiaopeng as Sima Kong
• Yuan He as Yao Gu
• Cheng Dachun as Ji Fengjian
• Zhu He as Mang Bianlin
• Li Junying as Kuang Huoquan
• Yuan Zhiwei as Rui Lishan
• Huang Qian as Meng Wu
• Meng Yuli as Jing Liangren

Yan kingdom[edit]

• Sean Pai as Crown Prince Dan

A prince of Dan who was imprisoned his whole life in the Qin Kingdom. Although Ying Zheng views him as a close friend, Yan Dan believes that Ying Zheng is a cruel person. Gongsun Li helped him escape Qin.

• Yao Kan as Tian Guang

Prince Dan's royal tutor that sacrifices himself for Dan.

• Jiang Yi as Gao Jianli

Others[edit]

• Wang Tonghui as Ge Nie
• Yang Zhe as Gongsun Yu
• Sun Kan as Crown Prince Jia
• Lin Jiandong as Dou Yi
• Jin Youming as Xiahou Yang

Production[edit]

The producing team of The King's Woman included Chen Minzheng, the fashion designer for Empresses in the Palace and the creative director for Nirvana in Fire and The Disguiser, Zhao Changyong.^[4]

Casting[edit]

To immerse in the role, Vin Zhang prepared a month long beforehand to learn about the related history and the background of Qin Shi Huang.^[5] During this period, Zhang also learnt horse riding for the scenes required by the series.^[5]The King's Woman is Dilraba Dilmurat's fourth collaboration with Vin Zhang after V Love, Eternal Love , and Pretty Li Hui Zhen.^[6]

Filming[edit]

The series was filmed on set at the Hengdian Studios throughout the Lunar New Year of 2017.^[7]

Soundtrack[edit]

Reception[edit]

The drama garnered over 1.5 billion viewers in total on Youku.^[4] The series placed first in television ratings and became one of the most searched and discussed topic online during its broadcast with around 1.2 billion readers on Weibo and shares over 5 million.^[4]

International broadcast[edit]

References[edit]

1. ^'《丽姬传》横店开机 迪丽热巴张彬彬集结亮相'. NetEase. 2016-12-09.
2. ^'《丽姬传》杀青 迪丽热巴戎装告别张彬彬魔性尬舞'. Sina. 2017-03-20.
3. ^'《秦时丽人明月心》定档 迪丽热巴张彬彬身份解锁'. Sina.
4. ^ ^abc'《秦时丽人明月心》匠心制作维护周播剧的尊严'. Sina (in Chinese). September 8, 2017.
5. ^ ^ab'《丽姬传》开机 张彬彬迪丽热巴演'倾国之恋''. NetEase (in Chinese). December 9, 2016.
6. ^'《丽姬传》开机 主演迪丽热巴张彬彬亮相'. Sina (in Chinese). December 9, 2016.
7. ^'《秦时明月之丽姬传》取景秦王宫汉街'. Dongyang News (in Chinese). February 14, 2017.

External links[edit]

• The King's Woman on IMDb

Television series[edit]