Bai Yu
Qian Hongchu
Series SeasonSeason 1 episodes2026
Swords Into Plowshares
Season 1
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Episode 145 min2026-01-23
Episode 1
As war fractures the realm, young Qian Hongchu stumbles into a web of corruption and maritime intrigue. In the north, Zhao Kuangyin begins questioning a brutal political order that will shape both their fates.
Episode 245 min2026-01-23
Episode 2
After a palace fire exposes rot within Wuyue’s treasury, succession tensions erupt. As King Qian Yuanguan dies, factions move quickly — and Qian Hongchu finds himself caught between family loyalty and rising ambition.
Episode 345 min2026-01-23
Episode 3
With the throne newly claimed by Qian Hongzuo, blood is spilled to silence rivals. When Qian Hongchu secretly calls on Huanglong Island for aid, Wuyue faces a naval standoff that tests the limits of royal authority.
Episode 445 min2026-01-23
Episode 4
Political maneuvering intensifies as Qian Hongzuo tightens control and sidelines powerful nobles. Meanwhile, in the north, Zhao Kuangyin witnesses a near-bloodless coup — and begins questioning what loyalty truly means in troubled times.
Episode 545 min2026-01-24
Episode 5
As northern armies crumble under betrayal, Qian Hongchu journeys through war-torn lands and confronts the human cost of chaos. A chance encounter with Guo Rong hints at alliances that could reshape the future.
Episode 645 min2026-01-24
Episode 6
Bianliang descends into disorder. Amid imperial collapse, Zhao Kuangyin, Guo Rong, and Qian Hongchu cross paths at a pivotal moment — each forced to decide what kind of men they will become.
Episode 745 min2026-01-25
Episode 7
With enemy forces closing in, Chancellor Feng Dao prepares for a desperate defense. Moral lines blur as Guo Rong makes a ruthless call — and Qian Hongchu confronts the brutal logic of war.
Episode 845 min2026-01-25
Episode 8
Under siege, alliances harden and ideals are tested. After witnessing both cruelty and conviction, Qian Hongchu begins shedding youthful naivety — while Zhao Kuangyin prepares a daring gamble to turn the tide.
Episode 945 min2026-01-26
Episode 9
A risky strike by Zhao Kuangyin delivers hope at great cost. As supplies run dry and surrender looms, Qian Hongchu wrestles with the meaning of loyalty in a city abandoned by its own court.
Episode 1045 min2026-01-26
Episode 10
Bianliang falls into massacre. Refusing to bow to humiliation, Qian Hongchu openly defies the conqueror — triggering consequences that will define his reputation and alter the balance of power.
Episode 1145 min2026-01-27
Episode 11
After the coup at Chen Bridge, Zhao Kuangyin ascends the throne, forcing former allies to choose sides. As the Song dynasty rises, Qian Hongchu must decide whether survival means resistance — or strategic submission.
Episode 1245 min2026-01-27
Episode 12
With Song authority consolidating, Zhao Kuangyin moves to disarm rival warlords through calculated diplomacy. Watching from Wuyue, Qian Hongchu studies the emperor’s methods — and begins rethinking his kingdom’s future.
Episode 1345 min2026-01-28
Episode 13
As Song expands southward, pressure mounts on Wuyue’s borders. Torn between pride and pragmatism, Qian Hongchu confronts divided counsel within his court about whether independence is still worth the cost.
Episode 1445 min2026-01-28
Episode 14
Internal dissent threatens Wuyue’s stability just as Song armies advance. When betrayal surfaces among trusted officials, Qian Hongchu discovers that preserving a kingdom may require painful sacrifices.
Episode 1545 min2026-01-29
Episode 15
Zhao Kuangyin eliminates remaining regional powers with decisive force, sending a clear message to neighboring states. Realizing isolation is no longer sustainable, Qian Hongchu quietly explores a path toward peaceful surrender.
Episode 1645 min2026-01-29
Episode 16
As tribute missions travel between courts, diplomacy replaces warfare but suspicion lingers. A private exchange between Zhao Kuangyin and Qian Hongchu reveals mutual respect beneath political calculation.
Episode 1745 min2026-01-29
Episode 17
Court factions in Wuyue resist submission, urging defiance against Song rule. Facing unrest at home, Qian Hongchu weighs personal legacy against the lives of his people.
Episode 1845 min2026-01-30
Episode 18
A final act of loyalty tests Wuyue’s military commanders. When hardliners push for one last stand, Qian Hongchu must decide whether heroism lies in battle or restraint.
Episode 1945 min2026-01-30
Episode 19
As Song authority tightens across the south, former rulers struggle to adapt. In Kaifeng, Zhao Kuangyin confronts the loneliness of power while ensuring stability through sweeping reforms.
Episode 2045 min2026-01-30
Episode 20
A crisis within the imperial court forces Zhao Kuangyin to rely on old alliances. Meanwhile, Qian Hongchu prepares for a defining decision that will permanently alter Wuyue’s fate.
Episode 2145 min2026-02-01
Episode 21
Choosing peace over pride, Qian Hongchu formally submits Wuyue to Song rule. The transition unfolds with surprising grace but not without quiet resentment from those who feel betrayed.
Episode 2245 min2026-02-02
Episode 22
Now a subject rather than a sovereign, Qian Hongchu navigates life inside the Song court. Trust is fragile as former kings adjust to a new hierarchy under Zhao Kuangyin.
Episode 2345 min2026-02-02
Episode 23
Political tensions resurface when rumors question Wuyue’s loyalty. Determined to prove his sincerity, Qian Hongchu risks everything to demonstrate unwavering allegiance to the empire.
Episode 2445 min2026-02-02
Episode 24
A military campaign tests Song unity, revealing cracks beneath imperial authority. Zhao Kuangyin must balance mercy and dominance as the burden of unification grows heavier.
Episode 2545 min2026-02-03
Episode 25
As succession anxieties stir within the palace, alliances shift once more. Both Zhao Kuangyin and Qian Hongchu confront the fragility of the order they helped build.
Episode 2645 min2026-02-03
Episode 26
With enemies subdued and borders secured, Song stands unified — but stability demands constant vigilance. Reflections on past sacrifices force both men to confront what unification has truly cost them.
Episode 2745 min2026-02-03
Episode 27
As legacy becomes the empire’s central concern, the court prepares for transition. Qian Hongchu, once a king, finds meaning in service rather than sovereignty.
Episode 2845 min2026-02-04
Episode 28
In the shadow of history, the era of conquest gives way to consolidation. The choices of Zhao Kuangyin and Qian Hongchu echo beyond their lifetimes, reshaping the destiny of a unified China.
Episode 2945 min2026-02-04
Episode 29
As the empire stabilizes, Zhao Kuangyin strengthens central authority, sidelining powerful generals. Watching carefully, Qian Hongchu recognizes the quiet strategy behind lasting peace and the personal cost of absolute control.
Episode 3045 min2026-02-04
Episode 30
Court tensions flare when policy reforms threaten entrenched interests. Forced to mediate, Zhao Kuangyin balances loyalty and suspicion, while Qian Hongchu proves his value in unexpected ways.
Episode 3145 min2026-02-05
Episode 31
A border disturbance tests Song’s fragile unity. As military leaders push for aggressive expansion, Zhao Kuangyin questions whether conquest still serves the empire’s long-term stability.
Episode 3245 min2026-02-05
Episode 32
Old rivalries resurface within the palace. When whispers of dissent spread, Qian Hongchu finds himself navigating suspicion from both former allies and ambitious courtiers.
Episode 3345 min2026-02-05
Episode 33
Faced with internal corruption, Zhao Kuangyin launches sweeping reforms. The crackdown restores order but deepens the emperor’s growing isolation from those he once trusted.
Episode 3445 min2026-02-06
Episode 34
A diplomatic crisis threatens the peace Song fought to secure. Drawing on his experience as a former ruler, Qian Hongchu offers counsel that could prevent another costly war.
Episode 3545 min2026-02-06
Episode 35
As the imperial court celebrates prosperity, private doubts linger. Zhao Kuangyin reflects on the violent path to unification, while Qian Hongchu confronts unresolved grief from Wuyue’s surrender.
Episode 3645 min2026-02-07
Episode 36
Succession concerns cast a long shadow over the palace. Power struggles simmer beneath ceremonial unity, forcing Zhao Kuangyin to prepare for a future he may not control.
Episode 3745 min2026-02-07
Episode 37
A sudden military threat exposes cracks in Song’s defenses. With trust on the line, Zhao Kuangyin must rely on commanders he once disarmed to defend the empire.
Episode 3845 min2026-02-07
Episode 38
Political maneuvering intensifies as factions position themselves for influence. Qian Hongchu, seasoned by loss, counsels restraint amid rising ambition.
Episode 3945 min2026-02-08
Episode 39
A personal betrayal within the court shakes Zhao Kuangyin to his core. As loyalty is tested, the emperor confronts the loneliness that comes with absolute authority.
Episode 4045 min2026-02-08
Episode 40
With stability hanging in the balance, decisive reforms reshape the military and civil administration. Qian Hongchu witnesses the transformation of Song into a truly centralized state.
Episode 4145 min2026-02-09
Episode 41
Tensions escalate over succession and imperial legitimacy. As uncertainty spreads, Zhao Kuangyin must safeguard both the throne and the fragile unity he forged.
Episode 4245 min2026-02-09
Episode 42
A health crisis within the palace shifts the balance of power. Courtiers maneuver behind closed doors, while Qian Hongchu stands at a crossroads of loyalty and survival.
Episode 4345 min2026-02-09
Episode 43
The sudden death of Zhao Kuangyin sends shockwaves through the empire. Questions swirl around the circumstances, and the future of Song hangs in delicate balance.
Episode 4445 min2026-02-10
Episode 44
As a new emperor ascends, former alliances are tested. Qian Hongchu must redefine his place in a court no longer led by the man who unified China.
Episode 4545 min2026-02-11
Episode 45
Power consolidates under new leadership, but uncertainty breeds quiet unrest. Memories of conquest resurface as the court struggles to maintain the stability Zhao Kuangyin built.
Episode 4645 min2026-02-12
Episode 46
With age and reflection, Qian Hongchu contemplates the legacy of surrender and survival. The cost of peace — once debated — now reveals its lasting consequences.
Episode 4745 min2026-02-12
Episode 47
As the next generation steps forward, the era of warriors gives way to governance. The empire’s future depends on whether unity can outlast ambition.
Episode 4845 min2026-02-12
Episode 48
In the twilight of an era, history reckons with the choices of Zhao Kuangyin and Qian Hongchu. Their decisions — forged in war and tempered by restraint — define the foundation of a dynasty.