Ming Dynasty in 1566

This drama tells the story of Emperor Jiajing of the Ming Dynasty and Hai Rui. In the 39th year of Jiajing's reign, corruption is rampant, and the people are living in misery. Treacherous official Yan Song and his faction dominate the imperial court, wielding immense power, while the upright official Hai Rui fearlessly challenges the decaying authority. For 20 years, Emperor Zhu Houcong has devoted himself to Taoist practices, leaving Yan Song in control of the military, political, and economic affairs of the Ming dynasty. Yan Song's abuse of power stirs widespread discontent among officials at all levels. Calls to overthrow him echo loudly from the court to local governments, creating a storm of intrigue and power struggles filled with betrayal and manipulation. The series tells tales of loyal ministers and capable generals, as well as corrupt officials and villains. ==Cast==

• Chen Baoguo as the Jiajing Emperor • Huang Zhizhong as Hai Rui • Ni Dahong as Yan Song • Zhang Zhijian as Yan Shifan • Guo Guangping as Prince Yu (the future Longqing Emperor) • Yan Ni as Consort Li • Xiao Zhu as Xu Jie • Liu Yubin as Gao Gong • Guo Dongwen as Zhang Juzheng • Wang Qingxiang as Hu Zongxian • Xu Guangming as Lü Fang • Liu Liwei as Chen Hong • Wang Jinsong as Yang Jinshui • Zhao Yong as Huang Jin • Xu Chengfeng as Feng Bao • Zheng Yu as Wang Yongji • Xu Min as Zhao Zhenji • Gan Yu as Zheng Michang • Wang Rong as He Maocai • Chen Zhihui as Qi Jiguang • Wang Yajie as Yunniang • Tan Kai as Gao Hanwen • Zhao Lixin as Shen Yishi • Zhu Xiaojuan as Hai Rui's mother • Hu Lingling as Hai Rui's wife • Lin Haiyun as Hai Rui's daughter • Zhang Zijian as Li Shizhen • Jin Song as Qi Dazhu • Miura Kenichi as Inoue Jūsanro ==Episodes==