The Glory of Tang Dynasty

The Glory of Tang Dynasty

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Genre Historical
Political
Romance
Based on The Concubine of Tang: Legend of Pearl by Cang Mingshui
Written by Liu Fang
Li Huimin
Directed by Liu Guonan
Yin Tao
Starring Jing Tian
Allen Ren
Wan Qian
Shu Chang
Yu Xiaowei
Qin Junjie
Mao Zijun
Country of origin China
Original language(s) Mandarin
No. of episodes 60 (1st season)
32 (2nd season)
Production
Producer(s) Wang Ying
Running time 45 mins
Production company(s) H&R Century Pictures
Budget ¥2.6 billion[1]
Release
Original network Anhui TV
Beijing TV
Original release January 29 (2017-01-29) – May 3, 2017 (2017-05-03)

The Glory of Tang Dynasty (Chinese: 大唐荣耀) is a 2017 Chinese television series starring Jing Tian and Allen Ren. It is based on the novel The Concubine of Tang: Legend of Pearl (大唐后妃传之珍珠传奇) by Cang Mingshui; and tells the fictional love story of Emperor Daizong and Consort Shen, aided by the grandiose historical background of the An Shi Rebellion (755-763).[2][1] The series was aired for 92 episodes, split into two seasons, from 29 January to 3 May 2017 on Anhui TV and Beijing TV.

The series has been made with a budget of around 260 million yuan ($38.68 million), and shot in 70 sets, with massive digital backup.[3] It received positive response from the audience for its history accuracy and storyline. It has a score of 8.3 out of 10 on Douban.[2]

Synopsis

The story of Shen Zhenzhu, the concubine of Emperor Daizong while he was the Prince Li Chu of Guangping. Zhenzhu was an ordinary girl from Jiangnan. Kind-hearted and noble, she stayed behind during the An Lushan Rebellion in order to show solidarity with the Tang citizens. Although she was captured by the opposing force, she never gave up protecting her people, and remained loyal to her husband despite the pursuit of Moyan Chou, a Uyghur general.

After peace was restored, Li Chu was determined to relocate her and bring her back to the palace, ignoring the advice of his fellow officials. However, Zhenzhu refused to return to the palace with him, as she knew her time as a hostage would jeopardize his chance of succeeding the throne. She chose to disappear from the Royal court life and live among the people she spent her whole life protecting.

Cast

Main

Actor Character Introduction
Jing Tian Shen Zhenzhu A proper lady from a noble family selected to become the concubine of Li Chu. She uses her intelligence and strength to assist her husband in rising up to a position of power.
Allen Ren Li Chu Prince of Gwang Ping. A prideful yet passionate man who bravely and resolutely took down his enemies to ascend the throne.
Wan Qian Dugu Jingyao Daughter of the King of Yun Nan. A female general who fought alongside Li Chu. Though she knows that Li Chu does not love her, she still marries him to fulfill his political ambitions. She constantly threatens Shen Zhenzhu and intrudes into her relationship with Li Chu.
Shu Chang Murong Lingzhi Daughter of a general, and highly skilled healer. She is also Shen Zhenzhu's good friend. Li Tan fell in love with her at first sight and chose her as his concubine. Despite her kind-hearted nature, she was forced to endure endless pain and humiliation.
Yu Xiaowei Moyan Chou The khan of the Uyghur tribe. He and Li Chu are good friends. After saving Shen Zhenzhu multiple times, he fell in love with her. However, later, he marries Li Ruo.
Qin Junjie Li Tan Prince of Jian Ning, a talented hero skilled in horseback riding and archery. He fell in love with Murong Lingzhi at first sight and marries her, but due to his immaturity, accidentally hurts her feelings. Though possess courage and strength, he is ultimately bound by his fate as a member of the royal family.
Mao Zijun An Qingxu Son of An Lushan. He is calculating and paranoid in nature due to his lack of familial love since young. His greatest purpose in life is dedicated to loving Shen Zhenzhu; and when he doesn't get what he wants, decides to kill his father and take over the throne.

Supporting

Royal Family

Actor Character Introduction
Chin Han Emperor Xuanzong Li Chu's grandfather.
Zeng Li Noble Consort Yang
Yang Mingna Lady of Han Consort Yang's sister, Cui Caiping's mother
Wang Jinsong Emperor Suzong Li Chu, Li Tan and Li Ruo's father.
Fang Xiaoli Crown Princess Wei Li Chu, Li Tan and Li Ruo's mother. Her brother was framed by Yang Guozong, and as a result she was deposed and sent to a nunnery.
Liu Liwei Empress Zhang
Geng Liming Royal Consort Pei
Pu Shuo Li Xi Prince of Yue. Li Chu, Li Tan and Li Ruo's step-brother.
Zhang Weina Li Ruo Li Chu and Li Tan's biological sister. She is innocent and spirited. Though she has a crush on An Qingxu, she later marries Moyan Chou to assist the Royal Family's political ambitions.
Xu Weiluo Li Zhao Li Chu, Li Tan and Li Ruo's step-brother. His actual identity is the son of Shi Siming and Empress Zhang.
Tang Jingmei Cui Caiping Niece of Consort Yang. She likes Li Chu and uses her family connections to marry him. Though she's from a wealthy family, she lacks the noble dignity that Shen Zhenzhu has.
Ma Wenyue Li Chengcai King of Guo Huang.
Zhang Zheyu Li Shi Li Chu and Shen Zhenzhu's son.

Officials

Actor Character Introduction
Du Yuan Yang Guozhong
Lam Suet An Lushan
Lu Xingyu Shi Siming
Ma Xiaofeng Gao Lishi
Li Tianzhu Li Fuguo
Chang Cheng Li Mi
Wang Boqing Chen Xuanli
Chen Zhihui Guo Ziyi
Zhang Haifeng Cheng Yuanzhen

Uyghurs

Actor Character Introduction
Ma Chengcheng Hasili Moyan Chou's wife.
Chen Zhelun Yidi Jian Moyan Chou's son.
Wang Xiaowei Nibi Bei Moyan Chou's brother.
Zhao Dongze Ye Hu Moyan Chou's god-brother.
Luo Mi Zhemi Yi Moyan Chou's god-sister. Li Chengcai's wife.
Chen Guan'ning Dongze Bu A rebel who wants to kill Moyan Chou.
Guo Ruixi A'qi Na Dongze Bu's lover.

Shen Family

Actor Character Introduction
Shen Baoping Shen Yizhi Director of the Palace Library. Shen Zhenzhu's father.
Liu Fang Lady Jiang Shen Zhenzhu's mother.
Huang Tianqi Shen An Shen Zhenzhu's brother.
Mi Mi Su Ci Shen Zhenzhu's personal attendant. To save her son, she was manipulated by He Lingyi and betrayed Shen Zhenzhu.
Xu Siyu Hong Rui Shen Zhenzhu's personal attendant, who died saving her.

Others

Actor Character Introduction
Feng Li Zhang Deyu Gwang Ping Mansion's head attendant.
Liang Qianxian He Lingyi Li Chu's underling. She is actually a spy sent by Empress Zhang.
Cao Xige Feng Shengyi Li Chu's underling.
Lu Peng Yan Ming Li Chu's underling.
Wang Jiusheng Li Bai Shen Zhenzhu's teacher.
Zhang Chunzhong Wan Shitong
Qu Gang Zhangsun'E Murong Lingzhi and An Qingxu's teacher.

Soundtrack

The Glory of Tang Dynasty - Original Television Soundtrack (大唐荣耀电视剧原声音乐大碟)
No.TitleMusicLength
1."For the Empire (为江山)" (Opening theme song for Season 1)Sun Nan 
2."Tang Yun (唐韵)" (Ending theme song for Season 1)Tan Jing 
3."Former Thoughts (夙念)"Yisa Yu 
4."Bare Face (素颜)"Henry Huo 
5."Step Aside for You (为你成全)"Wan Qian & Li Nan 
6."Glory (荣耀)" (Opening theme song for Season 2)Allen Ren 
7."Pearl (珍珠)" (Ending theme song for Season 2)Jike Junyi 

References

  1. 1 2 "景甜古装剧《大唐荣耀》将播 或定档大年初二". NetEase. 2016-12-20.
  2. 1 2 "Tang history series gives unexpected treat to TV viewers". Ecns.cn. March 2, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Five most discussed TV dramas in the first half of 2017". China Daily.
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