Rule the World (Chinese: 独步天下) is a 2017 Chinese television series based on the novel Du Bu Tian Xia by Li Xin. It stars Raymond Lam and Tang Yixin alongside Zhang Rui, Jing Gangshan, Li Zhinan and Qu Chuxiao. The series started airing on Tencent Video from 30 November 2017 at 20:00 (CST).[1]
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 as a gift. She also has to face Cuyen's advances, Daišan's gentler tendencies, Dorgon's unruliness and Hong Taiji's incomparable love. Dongge eventually develops a relationship with Hong Taiji, despite being ten years older than him.[2]
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.
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.
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.