''Rule the World'' (

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: 独步天下) is a 2017 Chinese television series based on the novel ''Du Bu Tian Xia'' by Li Xin. It stars

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and

Tang Yixin Tang Yixin (), born Tang Ting (, 9 December 1987), also known as Tina Tang, is a Chinese actress and singer. Career Tang began her career when she was picked by Zheng Xiaolong to play the role of Concubine Qi in '' Empresses in the Palace'' (2 ...

alongside Zhang Rui, Jing Gangshan, Li Zhinan and Qu Chuxiao. The series started airing on

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from 30 November 2017 at 20:00 (CST).

Synopsis

Bu Youran, a novelist, finds herself drawn to the story of Dongge who is known as the most beautiful woman among the Jurchen people. Dongge has been hailed as someone who can make or break a nation and becomes the centre of power struggles of many men. For political reasons, her brother presents her to

Nurhaci Nurhaci (14 May 1559 – 30 September 1626), also known by his temple name as the Emperor Taizu of Qing (), was a Jurchen chieftain who rose to prominence in the late 16th century in Manchuria. A member of the House of Aisin-Gioro, he reigned ...

as a gift. She also has to face

Cuyen Cuyen (; 1580 – 14 October 1615) was a Manchu prince and eldest son of the Later Jin ruler Nurhaci, the early patriarch of the Qing dynasty. An accomplished warrior, Cuyen was instrumental in the consolidation of Nurhaci's authority among riv ...

's advances,

Daišan Daišan (Manchu: ; 19 August 1583 – 25 November 1648) was an influential Manchu prince and statesman of the Qing dynasty. Family background Daišan was born in the Manchu Aisin Gioro clan as the second son of Nurhaci, the founder of the ...

's gentler tendencies,

Dorgon Dorgon (, ; 17 November 1612 – 31 December 1650), was a Manchu prince and regent of the early Qing dynasty. Born in the House of Aisin-Gioro as the 14th son of Nurhaci (the founder of the Later Jin dynasty, predecessor of the Qing dynasty) ...

's unruliness and

Hong Taiji Hong Taiji (28 November 1592 – 21 September 1643), also rendered as Huang Taiji and sometimes referred to as Abahai in Western literature, also known by his temple name as the Emperor Taizong of Qing, was the second khan of the Later Jin ...

's incomparable love. Dongge eventually develops a relationship with Hong Taiji, despite being ten years older than him.

Cast

Main

as Aisin Gioro Hong Taiji :Nurhaci's eighth son. He is domineering but considerate, but is devoted in love. Fully bestowed with Dongge. *

as Bu Youran / Yehe Nara Buxiyamala (Dongge) / Borjigit Buyouran :Princess of the Yehe Nara clan and the world's most beautiful woman. She is unafraid of going after her heart and is devoted in love. *Zhang Rui as Aisin Gioro Daišan :Nurhaci's second son. He is known for his accomplishments on the battlefield. He is gentle, peace-loving and has high endurance. He loves Dongge but his feelings were never reciprocated.

Supporting

Jin Imperial Clan

*Jing Gangshan as Aisin Gioro Nurhaci :A prominent chieftain of the Aisin Gioro clan. He is ambitious, courageous and calm. Despite his power and authority, he failed to win Dongge's heart, for he values his empire over love. *Xu Rongzhen as Fuca Gundei :Second primary consort of Nurhaci, birth mother of Manggultai. *Lu Meifang as Hamin *Li Ang as Aisin Gioro Surhaci :Nurhaci's brother. *Wang Kaiyi as Aisin Gioro Cuyen :Nurhaci's eldest son. He is cold, overbearing and unrestrained. He is deeply in love with Dongge. *Zhou Xiaoqin as Jiyue :Daisan's wife. *Li Donghe as Aisin Gioro Manggūltai :Nurhaci's fifth son. * Qu Chuxiao as Aisin Gioro Dorgon :Nurhaci's fourteenth son. Having handled both civil and strategic affairs, he possesses both wits and braveness and is known for his brilliant military strategies. *Huang Deyi as Aisin Gioro Dodo :Nurhaci's fifteenth son. He specializes in military affairs. *

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as Aisin Gioro Jirgalang :Nurhaci's nephew. He was adopted by Nurhaci since young, and groomed to become a powerful chieftain. *Liu Liansu as Aisin Gioro Yoto :Daisan's eldest son. *Mao Hangqi as Aisin Gioro Sahaliyan :Daisan's third son. *Du Yilong as Aisin Gioro Hooge :Hong Taiji's eldest son.

Ula Nara Clan

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as Ula Nara Bujantai :Chieftain of the Ula Nara clan. He has a marriage contract with Dongge. *Huang Sihan as Ula Nara Gedai :Abahai's aunt. Secondary consort of Hong Taiji, birth mother of Hooge. She was Dongge's personal maid and the two value each other like sisters. *

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as Ula Nara Abahai :Niece of Bujantai. Fourth primary consort of Nurhaci, birth mother of Dorgon and Dodo.

Yehe Nara Clan

*Shu Yaxin as Yehe Nara Buyanggu :Chieftain of Yeha Nara clan. Dongge's older brother. *Li Linfei as Yehe Nara Sutai :Wudana's older sister. She married Jirgalang after her sister's death. She is friendly and easygoing. *Chen Jinyao as Yehe Nara Wudana :Granddaughter of

Gintaisi Gintaisi (Manchu: ; died September 29, 1619), known as Jintaishi () or Jintaiji () in Chinese, was a Jurchen beile (chieftain) of the Yehe tribal confederation. He was the younger brother of Narimbulu, and became one of the two beile of the Yeh ...

, chieftain of the Yehe Nara clan. Wife of Jirgalang. She is gentle, kind and persistent in love.

Borjigit Clan

*Wang Yanhui as Borjigit Jerjer :Daughter of Manggusi, chieftain of the Borjigit clan. She later becomes empress to Hong Taiji's regime. *Cao Mengge as Borjigit Bumbutai

Warka Clan

*Li Zhinan as Wukeya *Xia Nan as Adanzhu :Wukeya's younger sister.

Others

*Tang Peiyan as

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:Nurhaci's personal guard. *Xie Yuchen as Xiaoqiu *Qin Junze as Li Gen *Jin Mi as A'naba *Sui Xinran as Zhaxida

Production

Though the original novel contains elements of

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, but due to regulations by SAFRT, it was removed and changes were made to the script.

References

External links

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