Bing Sheng is a 2008 Chinese television series produced by Zhang Jizhong, starring Zhu Yawen, Li Tai, Hu Jing, Zhao Yi, He Zhuoyan, Xu Huanhuan, Tu Men and Wu Ma. It is loosely based on the life of the ancient Chinese militarist Sun Tzu, who wrote The Art of War. It was first broadcast on Changde TV in 2009.
| Bing Sheng | |
|---|---|
 DVD cover art | |
| Also known as | The Ultimate Master of War Military Sage Sun Tzu |
| Traditional Chinese | 兵聖 |
| Simplified Chinese | 兵圣 |
| Literal meaning | Military Sage |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Bīng Shèng |
| Genre | Historical drama |
| Written by | Gao Dayong Lang Xuefeng Kang Feng Ma Shuai Liu Dongyue |
| Directed by | Wu Chia-tai Zhao Jian Qi Jian |
| Presented by | Wang Zhongjun |
| Starring | Zhu Yawen Li Tai Hu Jing Zhao Yi He Zhuoyan Xu Huanhuan Tu Men Wu Ma |
| Country of origin | China |
| Original language | Mandarin |
| No. of episodes | 40 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Song Yaping |
| Producers | Zhang Jizhong Wong Zhonglei Ge Weidong Wang Zhongjun |
| Production location | China |
| Running time | 45 minutes per episode |
| Original release | |
| Network | Changde TV |
| Release | 2009 – 2009 |
Plot
editDuring the Spring and Autumn period in ancient China, the four great clans in the Qi state compete among themselves to win a dominant position in politics. Despite the animosity between their respective fathers, Sun Wu and Guo Wujiu develop a close friendship, and they are tutored in military strategy by the renowned militarist Tian Rangju. Meanwhile, in the Chu state, Wu Zixu becomes a fugitive after his father is wrongly accused of treason and his entire family is exterminated by the incompetent King Ping of Chu. Wu Zixu settles in the Wu state with help from Sun Wu and Wujiu.
Tragically, the situation in Qi deteriorates to the point of armed conflict, when the Sun clan massacres the Guo and Gao clans overnight in a military coup. Wujiu escapes from Qi and since then he sees Sun Wu as a bitter rival and sworn enemy. Wujiu settles in the Chu state and becomes a general. On the other hand, Sun Wu is devastated by the sudden twist of events and wanders around until he finally settles in the Wu state. Through Wu Zixu, Sun Wu is introduced to King Helü of Wu, who puts him in charge of Wu's military. Sun Wu begins his illustrious career by writing The Art of War and displaying his genius in leading the Wu forces to victory in battles against rival states.
Cast
edit- Zhu Yawen as Sun Wu
- Li Tai as Guo Wujiu
- Hu Jing as Gao Zisu
- He Zhuoyan as Guo Moli
- Rocky Hou as Gao Jue
- Zhao Yi as Wu Zixu
- Wang Weiguo as King Liao of Wu
- Tu Men as King Helü of Wu
- Zhang Songwen as King Fuchai of Wu
- Lin Peng as Bo Pi
- Chen Jiming as En Bo
- Han Dong as Jing Chai
- Xu Huanhuan as Zhai Qian
- Zhao Bin as King Goujian of Yue
- Zhao Xiaoxiao as Fan Li
- Cao Peng as Wen Zhong
- Li Zefeng as King Zhao of Chu
- Tan Feiling as Shen Baoxu
- Wu Ma as Yan Ying
- Yang Niansheng as Sun Ping
- Jiang Hualin as Sun Shu
- Li Jichang as Yue Ping
- Wu Ting as Lady Hu
External links
edit- (in Chinese) Bing Sheng official page on Sina.com