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During the tumultuous period of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, three determined youths—Qian Hongshu, Zhao Kuangyin, and Guo Rong—navigate the chaos of political upheaval and war as they strive to overcome the suffering caused

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Season 1

  • Episode 5
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    Episode 5

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 1/24/2026

    As northern armies crumble under betrayal, Qian Hongchu journeys through war-torn lands and confronts the human cost of chaos. A chance encounter with Guo Rong hints at alliances that could reshape the future.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 1
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    Episode 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/23/2026

    As war fractures the realm, young Qian Hongchu stumbles into a web of corruption and maritime intrigue. In the north, Zhao Kuangyin begins questioning a brutal political order that will shape both their fates.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 2
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    Episode 2

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/23/2026

    After a palace fire exposes rot within Wuyue’s treasury, succession tensions erupt. As King Qian Yuanguan dies, factions move quickly — and Qian Hongchu finds himself caught between family loyalty and rising ambition.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 3
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    Episode 3

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/23/2026

    With the throne newly claimed by Qian Hongzuo, blood is spilled to silence rivals. When Qian Hongchu secretly calls on Huanglong Island for aid, Wuyue faces a naval standoff that tests the limits of royal authority.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 4
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    Episode 4

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/23/2026

    Political maneuvering intensifies as Qian Hongzuo tightens control and sidelines powerful nobles. Meanwhile, in the north, Zhao Kuangyin witnesses a near-bloodless coup — and begins questioning what loyalty truly means in troubled times.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 6
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    Episode 6

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 1/24/2026

    Bianliang descends into disorder. Amid imperial collapse, Zhao Kuangyin, Guo Rong, and Qian Hongchu cross paths at a pivotal moment — each forced to decide what kind of men they will become.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 7
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    Episode 7

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 1/25/2026

    With enemy forces closing in, Chancellor Feng Dao prepares for a desperate defense. Moral lines blur as Guo Rong makes a ruthless call — and Qian Hongchu confronts the brutal logic of war.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 8
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    Episode 8

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 1/25/2026

    Under siege, alliances harden and ideals are tested. After witnessing both cruelty and conviction, Qian Hongchu begins shedding youthful naivety — while Zhao Kuangyin prepares a daring gamble to turn the tide.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 9
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    Episode 9

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 1/26/2026

    A risky strike by Zhao Kuangyin delivers hope at great cost. As supplies run dry and surrender looms, Qian Hongchu wrestles with the meaning of loyalty in a city abandoned by its own court.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 10
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    Episode 10

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 1/26/2026

    Bianliang falls into massacre. Refusing to bow to humiliation, Qian Hongchu openly defies the conqueror — triggering consequences that will define his reputation and alter the balance of power.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 11
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    Episode 11

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 1/27/2026

    After the coup at Chen Bridge, Zhao Kuangyin ascends the throne, forcing former allies to choose sides. As the Song dynasty rises, Qian Hongchu must decide whether survival means resistance — or strategic submission.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 12
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    Episode 12

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/27/2026

    With Song authority consolidating, Zhao Kuangyin moves to disarm rival warlords through calculated diplomacy. Watching from Wuyue, Qian Hongchu studies the emperor’s methods — and begins rethinking his kingdom’s future.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 13
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    Episode 13

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/28/2026

    As Song expands southward, pressure mounts on Wuyue’s borders. Torn between pride and pragmatism, Qian Hongchu confronts divided counsel within his court about whether independence is still worth the cost.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 14
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    Episode 14

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 1/28/2026

    Internal dissent threatens Wuyue’s stability just as Song armies advance. When betrayal surfaces among trusted officials, Qian Hongchu discovers that preserving a kingdom may require painful sacrifices.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 15
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    Episode 15

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 1/29/2026

    Zhao Kuangyin eliminates remaining regional powers with decisive force, sending a clear message to neighboring states. Realizing isolation is no longer sustainable, Qian Hongchu quietly explores a path toward peaceful surrender.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 16
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    Episode 16

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 1/29/2026

    As tribute missions travel between courts, diplomacy replaces warfare but suspicion lingers. A private exchange between Zhao Kuangyin and Qian Hongchu reveals mutual respect beneath political calculation.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 17
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    Episode 17

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 1/29/2026

    Court factions in Wuyue resist submission, urging defiance against Song rule. Facing unrest at home, Qian Hongchu weighs personal legacy against the lives of his people.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 18
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    Episode 18

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 1/30/2026

    A final act of loyalty tests Wuyue’s military commanders. When hardliners push for one last stand, Qian Hongchu must decide whether heroism lies in battle or restraint.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 19
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    Episode 19

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 1/30/2026

    As Song authority tightens across the south, former rulers struggle to adapt. In Kaifeng, Zhao Kuangyin confronts the loneliness of power while ensuring stability through sweeping reforms.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 20
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    Episode 20

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 1/30/2026

    A crisis within the imperial court forces Zhao Kuangyin to rely on old alliances. Meanwhile, Qian Hongchu prepares for a defining decision that will permanently alter Wuyue’s fate.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 21
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    Episode 21

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 2/1/2026

    Choosing peace over pride, Qian Hongchu formally submits Wuyue to Song rule. The transition unfolds with surprising grace but not without quiet resentment from those who feel betrayed.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 22
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    Episode 22

    Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 2/2/2026

    Now a subject rather than a sovereign, Qian Hongchu navigates life inside the Song court. Trust is fragile as former kings adjust to a new hierarchy under Zhao Kuangyin.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 23
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    Episode 23

    Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 2/2/2026

    Political tensions resurface when rumors question Wuyue’s loyalty. Determined to prove his sincerity, Qian Hongchu risks everything to demonstrate unwavering allegiance to the empire.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 24
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    Episode 24

    Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 2/2/2026

    A military campaign tests Song unity, revealing cracks beneath imperial authority. Zhao Kuangyin must balance mercy and dominance as the burden of unification grows heavier.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 25
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    Episode 25

    Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 2/3/2026

    As succession anxieties stir within the palace, alliances shift once more. Both Zhao Kuangyin and Qian Hongchu confront the fragility of the order they helped build.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 26
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    Episode 26

    Season 1 Episode 26 - Aired 2/3/2026

    With enemies subdued and borders secured, Song stands unified — but stability demands constant vigilance. Reflections on past sacrifices force both men to confront what unification has truly cost them.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 27
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    Episode 27

    Season 1 Episode 27 - Aired 2/3/2026

    As legacy becomes the empire’s central concern, the court prepares for transition. Qian Hongchu, once a king, finds meaning in service rather than sovereignty.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 28
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    Episode 28

    Season 1 Episode 28 - Aired 2/4/2026

    In the shadow of history, the era of conquest gives way to consolidation. The choices of Zhao Kuangyin and Qian Hongchu echo beyond their lifetimes, reshaping the destiny of a unified China.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 29
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    Episode 29

    Season 1 Episode 29 - Aired 2/4/2026

    As the empire stabilizes, Zhao Kuangyin strengthens central authority, sidelining powerful generals. Watching carefully, Qian Hongchu recognizes the quiet strategy behind lasting peace and the personal cost of absolute control.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 30
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    Episode 30

    Season 1 Episode 30 - Aired 2/4/2026

    Court tensions flare when policy reforms threaten entrenched interests. Forced to mediate, Zhao Kuangyin balances loyalty and suspicion, while Qian Hongchu proves his value in unexpected ways.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 31
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    Episode 31

    Season 1 Episode 31 - Aired 2/5/2026

    A border disturbance tests Song’s fragile unity. As military leaders push for aggressive expansion, Zhao Kuangyin questions whether conquest still serves the empire’s long-term stability.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 32
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    Episode 32

    Season 1 Episode 32 - Aired 2/5/2026

    Old rivalries resurface within the palace. When whispers of dissent spread, Qian Hongchu finds himself navigating suspicion from both former allies and ambitious courtiers.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 33
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    Episode 33

    Season 1 Episode 33 - Aired 2/5/2026

    Faced with internal corruption, Zhao Kuangyin launches sweeping reforms. The crackdown restores order but deepens the emperor’s growing isolation from those he once trusted.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 34
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    Episode 34

    Season 1 Episode 34 - Aired 2/6/2026

    A diplomatic crisis threatens the peace Song fought to secure. Drawing on his experience as a former ruler, Qian Hongchu offers counsel that could prevent another costly war.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 35
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    Episode 35

    Season 1 Episode 35 - Aired 2/6/2026

    As the imperial court celebrates prosperity, private doubts linger. Zhao Kuangyin reflects on the violent path to unification, while Qian Hongchu confronts unresolved grief from Wuyue’s surrender.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 36
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    Episode 36

    Season 1 Episode 36 - Aired 2/7/2026

    Succession concerns cast a long shadow over the palace. Power struggles simmer beneath ceremonial unity, forcing Zhao Kuangyin to prepare for a future he may not control.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 37
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    Episode 37

    Season 1 Episode 37 - Aired 2/7/2026

    A sudden military threat exposes cracks in Song’s defenses. With trust on the line, Zhao Kuangyin must rely on commanders he once disarmed to defend the empire.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 38
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    Episode 38

    Season 1 Episode 38 - Aired 2/7/2026

    Political maneuvering intensifies as factions position themselves for influence. Qian Hongchu, seasoned by loss, counsels restraint amid rising ambition.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 39
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    Episode 39

    Season 1 Episode 39 - Aired 2/8/2026

    A personal betrayal within the court shakes Zhao Kuangyin to his core. As loyalty is tested, the emperor confronts the loneliness that comes with absolute authority.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 40
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    Episode 40

    Season 1 Episode 40 - Aired 2/8/2026

    With stability hanging in the balance, decisive reforms reshape the military and civil administration. Qian Hongchu witnesses the transformation of Song into a truly centralized state.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 41
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    Episode 41

    Season 1 Episode 41 - Aired 2/9/2026

    Tensions escalate over succession and imperial legitimacy. As uncertainty spreads, Zhao Kuangyin must safeguard both the throne and the fragile unity he forged.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 42
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    Episode 42

    Season 1 Episode 42 - Aired 2/9/2026

    A health crisis within the palace shifts the balance of power. Courtiers maneuver behind closed doors, while Qian Hongchu stands at a crossroads of loyalty and survival.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 43
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    Episode 43

    Season 1 Episode 43 - Aired 2/9/2026

    The sudden death of Zhao Kuangyin sends shockwaves through the empire. Questions swirl around the circumstances, and the future of Song hangs in delicate balance.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 44
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    Episode 44

    Season 1 Episode 44 - Aired 2/10/2026

    As a new emperor ascends, former alliances are tested. Qian Hongchu must redefine his place in a court no longer led by the man who unified China.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 45
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    Episode 45

    Season 1 Episode 45 - Aired 2/11/2026

    Power consolidates under new leadership, but uncertainty breeds quiet unrest. Memories of conquest resurface as the court struggles to maintain the stability Zhao Kuangyin built.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 46
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    Episode 46

    Season 1 Episode 46 - Aired 2/12/2026

    With age and reflection, Qian Hongchu contemplates the legacy of surrender and survival. The cost of peace — once debated — now reveals its lasting consequences.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 47
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    Episode 47

    Season 1 Episode 47 - Aired 2/12/2026

    As the next generation steps forward, the era of warriors gives way to governance. The empire’s future depends on whether unity can outlast ambition.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 48
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    Episode 48

    Season 1 Episode 48 - Aired 2/12/2026

    In the twilight of an era, history reckons with the choices of Zhao Kuangyin and Qian Hongchu. Their decisions — forged in war and tempered by restraint — define the foundation of a dynasty.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown