Rule the World (TV series)

Rule the World (Chinese: 独步天下) is a 2017 Chinese television series based on the novel Du Bu Tian Xia by Li Xin. It stars Raymond Lam and Tang Yixin alongside Zhang Rui, Jing Gangshan, Li Zhinan and Qu Chuxiao. The series started airing on Tencent Video from 30 November 2017 at 20:00 (CST).[1]

Rule the World
GenreRomance
Historical fiction
Based onDu Bu Tian Xia by Li Xin
Directed byZhao Jinghui
StarringRaymond Lam
Tang Yixin
Zhang Rui
Jing Gangshan
Li Zhinan
Qu Chuxiao
Country of originChina
Original languageMandarin
No. of episodes46
Production
Executive producersFang Fang
Bai Yicong
ProducersJia Shikai
Fang Fang
Huang Xing
Li Guangling
Production companiesTencent Penguin Pictures
Yuekai Entertainment
New Classics Media
Release
Original networkTencent Video
Original release30 November 2017 (2017-11-30)

Synopsis

Bu Youran, a novelist, finds herself drawn to the story of Dongge who is known as the most beautiful woman among the Jurchen people. Dongge has been hailed as someone who can make or break a nation and becomes the centre of power struggles of many men. For political reasons, her brother presents her to Nurhaci as a gift. She also has to face Cuyen's advances, Daišan's gentler tendencies, Dorgon's unruliness and Hong Taiji's incomparable love. Dongge eventually develops a relationship with Hong Taiji, despite being ten years older than him.[2]

Cast

Main
Nurhaci's eighth son. He is domineering but considerate, but is devoted in love. Besotted with Dongge, he eventually gains her affection.
Princess of the Yehe Nara clan and the world's most beautiful woman. She is unafraid of going after her heart and is devoted in love.
Nurhaci's second son. He is known for his accomplishments on the battlefield. He is gentle, peace-loving and has high endurance. He loves Dongge but his feelings were never reciprocated.

Jin Imperial Clan
A prominent chieftain of the Aisin Gioro clan. He is ambitious, courageous and calm. Despite his power and authority, he failed to win Dongge's heart, for he values his empire over love.
  • Xu Rongzhen as Fuca Gundei
Second primary consort of Nurhaci, birth mother of Manggultai.
Nurhaci's brother.
Nurhaci's eldest son. He is cold, overbearing and unrestrained. He is deeply in love with Dongge.
  • Zhou Xiaoqin as Jiyue
Daisan's wife.
Nurhaci's fifth son.
Nurhaci's fourteenth son. Having handled both civil and strategic affairs, he possesses both wits and braveness and is known for his brilliant military strategies.
Nurhaci's fifteenth son. He specializes in military affairs.
Nurhaci's nephew. He was adopted by Nurhaci since young, and groomed to become a powerful chieftain.
  • Liu Liansu as Aisin Gioro Yoto
Daisan's eldest son.
  • Mao Hangqi as Aisin Gioro Sahaliyan
Daisan's third son.
Hong Taiji's eldest son.

Ula Nara Clan
Chieftain of the Ula Nara clan. He has a marriage contract with Dongge.
  • Huang Sihan as Ula Nara Gedai
Abahai's aunt. Secondary consort of Hong Taiji, birth mother of Hooge. She was Dongge's personal maid and the two value each other like sisters.
Niece of Bujantai. Fourth primary consort of Nurhaci, birth mother of Dorgon and Dodo.

Yehe Nara Clan
  • Shu Yaxin as Yehe Nara Buyanggu
Chieftain of Yeha Nara clan. Dongge's older brother.
  • Li Linfei as Yehe Nara Sutai
Wudana's older sister. She married Jirgalang after her sister's death. She is friendly and easygoing.
  • Chen Jinyao as Yehe Nara Wudana
Granddaughter of Gintaisi, chieftain of the Yehe Nara clan. Wife of Jirgalang. She is gentle, kind and persistent in love.

Borjigit Clan
Daughter of Manggusi, chieftain of the Borjigit clan. She later becomes empress to Hong Taiji's regime.

Warka Clan
  • Li Zhinan as Wukeya
  • Xia Nan as Adanzhu
Wukeya's younger sister.

Others
Nurhaci's personal guard.
  • Xie Yuchen as Xiaoqiu
  • Qin Junze as Li Gen
  • Jin Mi as A'naba
  • Sui Xinran as Zhaxida

Production

Though the original novel contains elements of time slip,[3] but due to regulations by SAFRT, it was removed and changes were made to the script.

See also

References
  1. "《独步天下》定档10·30 唐艺昕林峯演绎爱恨传奇". Tencent (in Chinese). October 16, 2017.
  2. "独步天下电视剧剧情介绍 林峯《独步天下》主演全阵容曝光". Edushi (in Chinese). November 15, 2016.
  3. "《独步天下》开机 唐艺昕林峯张睿共演旷世奇恋". Tencent (in Chinese). November 15, 2016.
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