This is a Chinese made for TV historical romance plotting the career of Ying Si, Lord Huiwen of Qin (Ch'in) who with the help of Premier Khang Hi transformed Qin (Ch'in) from a marginal state on the fringe of the Chinese world into a superpower which would eventually unify China and put an end to the Era of the Warring States, a period of endless war between the Chinese states. How Premier Zhang accomplished Qin's rise to power and Lord Huiwen ascension to the title King was his advocacy of "horizontal alliances," a system of checks and balances, a structure for moderating the conflict between the contending Chinese states. Qin's rivals following unstable vertical alliance that invariably unraveled in the midst of military operations.
Perpetual war has its costs. Eventually King Huiwen loses a brother in combat and falls into a deep depression leading to his demise. The state King Huiwen forged would give China its name.
While the production is magnificent and the music is awe inspiring, it would help if there were more background notes on Chinese history for the benefit of those unfamiliar with Chinese history.
Perpetual war has its costs. Eventually King Huiwen loses a brother in combat and falls into a deep depression leading to his demise. The state King Huiwen forged would give China its name.
While the production is magnificent and the music is awe inspiring, it would help if there were more background notes on Chinese history for the benefit of those unfamiliar with Chinese history.