Taizu Mishi is a 2005 Chinese television series produced by You Xiaogang. The series is the third instalment in a series of four television series about the history of the early Qing dynasty. It was preceded by Xiaozhuang Mishi (2003) and Huang Taizi Mishi (2004), and followed by Secret History of Kangxi (2006), all of which were also produced by You Xiaogang. Plot The series is based on the life of Nurhaci, the founder of the Qing dynasty. Nurhaci started his life of a warrior-king by uniting the Jurchen (later Manchu) tribes under his rule. In addition to suppressing the threat of internal conflict, Nurhaci attacks the Ming Empire's territories in northern China. Nurhaci helped to build a strong foundation for his son and successor, Huangtaiji, who eventually conquers the Ming Empire and establishes the Qing Empire. He also is entangled between five women in his life, and this is highlighted in the series. The five women are Menggu, Naqiya, Dongge, Abahai, and Tunggiya Qingya. Dongge is a renowned beauty from the plains and loves both Nurhaci and his brother Surhaci. Tunggiya Qingya is Nurhaci's primary consort and the mother of Cuyen and Daisan. Menggu is the mother of Hong Taiji and a beautiful woman with a mysterious past. Abahai was his favorite during his later years and the mother of Dodo, Dorgon, and Ajige. Naqiya was the former wife of Li Rubai, but Nurhaci later wed Naqiya to Surhaci. Cast Steve Ma as Nurhaci Vivian Chen as Dongge / Deyinze Wu Qianqian as Tunggiya Qingya Zhao Hongfei as Surhaci Shi Xiaoqun as Empress Xiaocigao Liu Guanxiang as Jintaiji Jin Qiaoqiao as Naqiya Cheng Lisha as Lady Abahai Ma Yue as Zhantai Wang Xufeng as Nalin Xu Min as Li Chengliang Wang Qi as Li Rubai Tu Honggang as Taksi Deng Limin as Giocangga Liu Can as Huangtaiji William Lee as Cuyen Wu Jiacheng as Cuyen (young) Shi An as Daišan Wang Wenjun as Amin Mao Linying as Xingniya Chen Yina as Hadaqi Yu Jun as Jirgalang Bo Guanjun as Nikan Wailan Li Nan as Fiongdon Jiang Tianyang as Eyidu Tang Guoqiang as Anfei Yanggu Han Dong as He Heli Chen Long as Hu'erhan External links Taizu Mishi on Sina.com 2005 Chinese television series debuts Television series set in the Qing dynasty Mandarin-language television shows Chinese historical television series China Central Television original programming