Late Ming Dynasty Turmoil

This film (drama)Also known as明末风云，is aMainland ChinaProducerbeauty live，At2004Released in year 。The dialogue language isMandarin Chinese，Current Douban rating6.5(For reference only)。

In the year 1627, at the age of 17, Chongzhen ascended the throne, inheriting a battered Ming Dynasty from the hands of Emperor Xizong. The government was effectively controlled by the powerful minister Wei Zhongxian, making Chongzhen a puppet emperor, as all decrees originated from Wei. However, he was not a foolish and incompetent ruler; he adopted a strategy of hiding his talents while nurturing them in secret, employing both defensive and offensive measures to manage Wei Zhongxian through a strategy of appeasement and paralysis, while discreetly cultivating capable individuals. Once the foundation of his power was solidified, he advanced methodically and skillfully resolved the crisis posed by the Ke Wei (the Ke clan and Wei Zhongxian). His political acumen and administrative capability were comparable to that of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty when he toppled the powerful minister Oboi. He was frugal, disciplined, and dedicated to governance, displaying diligence and capability that surpassed those of emperors throughout history. However, the destiny of the Ming Dynasty had already run its course; the inevitable cyclical change of dynasties fell upon Chongzhen like a game of chance. His tragic fate lay in the fact that he could not physically prevent the impending collapse of the state, and the historical opportunities available to him destined him to never become a great restorer of the dynasty. In 1644, Li Zicheng led the peasant army to occupy Beijing, and Emperor Chongzhen hanged himself on Coal Mountain, marking the fall of the Ming Dynasty. After entering the capital, Li Zicheng sent the surrendered general Tang Tong with 50,000 taels of silver and a letter from Wu Sangui's father, Wu Xiang, to persuade Wu Sangui to surrender. In order to preserve his wealth and status in Beijing, Wu Sangui sought to submit to the rebel leader. However, after learning that his beloved concubine Chen Yuanyuan had been taken as a concubine by Li Zicheng, he was enraged and immediately killed the messenger from Dazhun, sending a letter to Prince Ruijin Dorgon, requesting to "unite forces to eliminate the rebels," which coincided with the Qing army's intention to enter the Central Plains. Dorgon promptly led the Qing army into the borders to "assist in the suppression." Upon receiving the news that Wu Sangui had refused to surrender, Li Zicheng personally led the army to engage with Wu Sangui near the "One Stone" area at Shanhaiguan. Twenty thousand cavalry from the Qing army launched a surprise attack on the peasant army, which could scarcely resist and was routed. After the battle, the Qing army entered the borders entirely. After returning to Beijing, Li Zicheng held a coronation ceremony in the Grand Hall of the Palace and accepted the tribute from officials. The next morning, he led the rebel army out of Beijing, retreating toward Xi'an. Three emperors in one country, who rules the Central Plains...