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The Merchant of Qing Dynasty

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Drama
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2014
1 Season
34 Episodes
ZH
Ended

About

In 1776, the 41st year of the reign of Qianlong (Ni Dahong), the court is in urgent need of money for war, and official Akezhan (Zhang Zhijian) is sent to Yangzhou to collect donations from wealthy salt merchants. Instead, Akezhan uncovers a massive case of corruption that shakes the very core of the nation. Fortunately, merchant Wang Chaozong (Zhang Jiayi) appears to help deliver funds to the frontline and propose reforms to combat corruption. The fallout of the salt corruption case, however, is far-reaching and far from over, touching off a deadly power struggle that plays out amid the danger and excitement of Qianlong's southern inspection tour.

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About The Merchant of Qing Dynasty

In 1776, the 41st year of the reign of Qianlong (Ni Dahong), the court is in urgent need of money for war, and official Akezhan (Zhang Zhijian) is sent to Yangzhou to collect donations from wealthy salt merchants. Instead, Akezhan uncovers a massive case of corruption that shakes the very core of the nation. Fortunately, merchant Wang Chaozong (Zhang Jiayi) appears to help deliver funds to the frontline and propose reforms to combat corruption. The fallout of the salt corruption case, however, is far-reaching and far from over, touching off a deadly power struggle that plays out amid the danger and excitement of Qianlong's southern inspection tour. Across 1 season and 34 episodes, originally airing on CCTV-8.

The Merchant of Qing Dynasty Cast and Characters

The cast features Zhang Jiayi (as 汪朝宗), Zhang Zhijian (as 阿克占), Yu Feihong (as 萧文淑), Ni Dahong (as 乾隆帝), and Monica Mok Siu-Kei (as 姚梦梦/英子). Their performances are a major reason The Merchant of Qing Dynasty has built such a passionate audience.

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Is The Merchant of Qing Dynasty good? What's the rating?

The Merchant of Qing Dynasty holds a 7.5/10 rating based on 2 reviews — well above average.

Who is in the cast of The Merchant of Qing Dynasty?

The main cast includes Zhang Jiayi, Zhang Zhijian, Yu Feihong, and Ni Dahong, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is The Merchant of Qing Dynasty available in Chinese?

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When was The Merchant of Qing Dynasty released?

The Merchant of Qing Dynasty first aired in 2014.

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How many seasons and episodes does The Merchant of Qing Dynasty have?

The Merchant of Qing Dynasty currently has 1 season and a total of 34 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.

What is The Merchant of Qing Dynasty about?

In 1776, the 41st year of the reign of Qianlong (Ni Dahong), the court is in urgent need of money for war, and official Akezhan (Zhang Zhijian) is sent to Yangzhou to collect donations from wealthy salt merchants. Instead, Akezhan uncovers a massive case of corruption that shakes the very core of the nation. Fortuna… It belongs to the Drama genre.

In which language is The Merchant of Qing Dynasty originally available?

The Merchant of Qing Dynasty was originally produced in ZH. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original ZH audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.

When was The Merchant of Qing Dynasty first released?

The Merchant of Qing Dynasty first premiered on December 31, 2014 (2014). The series has since concluded its run.

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