Da Qing Fengyun

Da Qing Fengyun ("Melodrama of the Great Qing"), alternatively known as Qing Gong Fengyun ("Melodrama in the Qing Palace"), is a 2006 Chinese television series directed by Chen Jialin, starring Zhang Fengyi, Xu Qing and Jiang Wen. Set in 17th-century China, the series follows the events of the transition from the Ming dynasty to the Qing dynasty, focusing particularly on the historical figures Dorgon, Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang, and Huangtaiji.

Da Qing Fengyun
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Also known as	Qing Gong Fengyun
大清风云 / 清宫风云
Genre	Historical drama
Written by	Lu Xinguo
Directed by	Chen Jialin
Presented by	Yang Buting Li Kangsheng Wang Qing Jiang Peizhen
Starring	Zhang Fengyi Xu Qing Jiang Wen
Ending theme	"Unexpected Twist of Fate" (阴错阳差) by Yuan Yuan
Country of origin	China
Original language	Mandarin
No. of episodes	42
Production
Executive producer	Zhu Cheng
Producers	Zhang Changhui Yang Dejian Wang Dongchao Zheng Chuan Wang Lei
Production location	China
Cinematography	Chen Ke Hu Zuguang
Editor	Zhou Xinxia
Running time	45 minutes per episode
Production companies	China Film Group Corporation Emei Film Group
Original release
Network	CCTV
Release	4 September 2006 (2006-09-04)

Synopsis

The story is set in 17th-century China. Dorgon, a son of the Qing dynasty's founder Nurhaci, has proven himself in battle and set his sights on conquering the Ming dynasty. While Dorgon is away fighting at the frontline, his half-brother Huangtaiji not only succeeds their father as the ruler, but also marries Dorgon's lover Dayuer. Although Dorgon feels outraged, he understands the importance of maintaining political stability, so he focuses on attacking the Ming dynasty and emerges victorious at the Battle of Shanhai Pass.

Not long later, Huangtaiji dies of illness without naming an heir, causing a succession crisis. A council is convened to decide the next ruler, with Dorgon and Huangtaiji's eldest son Hooge as the foremost candidates. To avoid a power struggle, the council chooses Fulin, Huangtaiji and Dayuer's son, to be the new emperor. Dayuer becomes empress dowager, while Dorgon rules as prince regent on behalf of the underage Fulin.

As prince regent, Dorgon continues to lead Qing forces to complete the conquest of the Ming dynasty. Throughout this time, he is tempted on multiple occasions to seize the throne, with support from his brother Dodo and others who see him as having earned the right to be emperor through his achievements.

As Fulin grows older, he learns about the past relationship between his mother and Dorgon, and starts to view Dorgon as a threat, especially after Dorgon keeps delaying handing over the reins of power and proposes to marry Dayuer. Meanwhile, Dayuer also finds herself torn between her love for Dorgon and her duty to protect Fulin. Both sides reach a political stalemate. At one point, after Dorgon's brother Dodo fails to assassinate Fulin, Dorgon decides to go to war with Fulin. However, Dayuer manages to prevent bloodshed by threatening to commit suicide if either side attacks.

Following the crisis, Fulin realises how much his mother truly loves Dorgon, so he agrees to their marriage. Dorgon, on the other hand, finally agrees to give up his power and spend the rest of his life with Dayuer.

Cast

• Zhang Fengyi as Dorgon
• Xu Qing as Dayuer
• Jiang Wen as Huangtaiji
• Sun Chun as Fan Haozheng
• Wang Huichun as Fan Haomin
• Li Guangjie as Dodo
• Lu Xingyu as Hooge
• Tao Huimin as Lady Abahai
• Yang Lishan as Ajige
• Guo Tao as Oboi
• Xu Fengnian as He Luohui
• Tang Yinuo as Fulin
  • Daichi Harashima as Fulin (younger)
• Yang Zheng as Shuoguo
• Ma Jing as Xiuxiu
• Wang Biao as Imperial Physician Jin
• Zhang Hao as Suksaha
• Xu Zhengyun as Jirgalang
• Han Xiao as Sulan
• Hou Zhengmin as Liu Guangcai
• Xu Baozhong as Sonin
• Liao Bingyan as Daišan
• Li Mei as Mrs Fan
• Wang Shujun as Zheng Dehai
• Chen Jianyue as Harjol

External links

• (in Chinese) Da Qing Fengyun on Sina.com
• (in Chinese) Da Qing Fengyun on xinhuanet.com