1 Season
45 Episode
Twilight of a Nation - Season 1 Episode 20
Realizing that SUI CHING is enlisting support for his camp, WAN SHAN advises SUI CHUEN to cut back his military power. SUI CHUEN declines, fearful that this will demoralize the army. Knowing that the aim of the Taipings is to restore order in the court and the country, KWOK CHUEN advises KWOK FANG to make SUI CHUEN surrender rather than exterminating him. KWOK FANG decides against it because of his allegiance to HAM FUNG. The Taiping army launches a surprise attack on HONG WING when he is attacking Kam Tin village. HONG WING fails, and escapes. Without consulting anyone; SUI CHING distributes grain to the .villagers, and enlists prisoners-of-war into his army in order to build his power and name. TAK HOI advises SUI CHUEN to show off his authority during a sermon. SUI CHING is dissatisfied, and purposefully cuts grain supply.… ...
- Year: 1989
- Country: Hong Kong
- Genre: Drama, War & Politics
- Studio: TVB Jade
- Keyword: palace, costume drama, history, qing costume drama
- Director: Siu Sang
- Cast: Ray Lui, Barbara Chan, Jimmy Au Shui-Wai, Felix Wong Yat-Wah, Carrie Choi, Teresa Mo Shun-Kwan
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