TV series
The Merchant of Qing Dynasty
2014–2015, Chinese, on CCTV-8. Created by Xiaojun Han.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 34
- Episode length
- Varies
- Status
- Ended in 2015
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Latest episode
S1 E34: Episode 34
Aired 16 January 2015
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 31 December 2014
- Last aired
- 16 January 2015
- Network
- CCTV-8
- Original title
- 大清盐商
- Language
- Chinese
- Country
- China
- Type
- Scripted
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The Merchant of Qing Dynasty has 1 season and 34 episodes.
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Yes. The Merchant of Qing Dynasty ended in 2015, so you can watch the whole story.
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Who created The Merchant of Qing Dynasty?
The Merchant of Qing Dynasty was created by Xiaojun Han and stars Zhang Jiayi, Zhang Zhijian, Yu Feihong.