The Merchant of Qing Dynasty
Overview
In 1776, the 41st year of the reign of Qianlong (Ni Dahong), the court is in urgent need of money for war, and official Akezhan (Zhang Zhijian) is sent to Yangzhou to collect donations from wealthy salt merchants. Instead, Akezhan uncovers a massive case of corruption that shakes the very core of the nation. Fortunately, merchant Wang Chaozong (Zhang Jiayi) appears to help deliver funds to the frontline and propose reforms to combat corruption. The fallout of the salt corruption case, however, is far-reaching and far from over, touching off a deadly power struggle that plays out amid the danger and excitement of Qianlong's southern inspection tour.
Episodes
S01E02 Episode 2
S01E03 Episode 3
S01E04 Episode 4
S01E05 Episode 5
S01E06 Episode 6
S01E07 Episode 7
S01E08 Episode 8
S01E09 Episode 9
S01E10 Episode 10
S01E11 Episode 11
S01E12 Episode 12
S01E13 Episode 13
S01E14 Episode 14
S01E15 Episode 15
S01E16 Episode 16
S01E17 Episode 17
S01E18 Episode 18
S01E19 Episode 19
S01E20 Episode 20
S01E21 Episode 21
S01E22 Episode 22
S01E23 Episode 23
S01E24 Episode 24
S01E25 Episode 25
S01E26 Episode 26
S01E27 Episode 27
S01E28 Episode 28
S01E29 Episode 29
S01E30 Episode 30
S01E31 Episode 31
S01E32 Episode 32
S01E33 Episode 33
S01E34 Episode 34
Cast

Zhang Jiayi
汪朝宗

Zhang Zhijian
阿克占

Yu Feihong
萧文淑

Ni Dahong
乾隆帝

Monica Mok Siu-Kei
姚梦梦/英子

Guo Xiaofeng
何思圣

Huo Qing
卢德恭

Yang Haoyu
郑冬心