Episode Guide
Episode 1: Ding Bao Zhen, motivated by a sense of patriotism, took action to apprehend his good friend Liu Yubai.
Ding Bao Zhen, motivated by a sense of patriotism, took action to apprehend his good friend Liu Yubai.During the Qing Dynasty, in the reign of Emperor Tongzhi, times were turbulent. Ding Bao Zhen carried a patriotic heart within him. While a group of people were digging graves in a cemetery, they were secretly followed by surveillance troops. >>read more
Episode 2: Andehai committed many evil acts and provoked Ding Bao Zhen.
Ding Bao Zhen asked Chen Yun Fei about the establishment of a Machine Bureau, and Chen Yun Fei strongly agreed with the idea. Foreigners were illegally mining and getting into disputes with the local people who were protecting the mines. Ding Bao Zhen initially intended to arrest the foreigners but had to prioritize the overall situation. He reluctantly ordered his men to drive the foreigners away. >>read more
Episode 3: Andehai forcibly abducted a young woman, and the people risked their lives to file a lawsuit.
Andehai sat under a tent, watching the people fighting below, finding joy in their struggles. At that moment, three women on the opposite side found it boring and decided to go home, but Andehai discovered them. He ordered his men to detain them. News of this incident reached Ding Bao Zhen's ears, and he couldn't believe that Andehai would be so audacious. Andehai resented Ding Bao Zhen for not respecting him, and Zhao, one of the officials, tried to mediate. Ding Bao Zhen reminded Andehai to focus on the emperor's upcoming wedding and not to slack off. Andehai realized that he was being driven away. >>read more
Episode 4: Ding Bao Zhen accidentally ignited the Three-legged Flag, facing the risk of being implicated along with his family.
Ande Hai swaggered down from the Taiping ship with a grand demeanor, defying the rules by sitting in a sedan chair carried by eight bearers. Ding Bao Zhen noticed this and instructed Guo Zhong to continue monitoring secretly. Ding Bao Zhen discovered that there were musketeers on the Taiping ship and proposed to capture the leader first. At this moment, Guo Zhong reported that Ande Hai intended to redeem the Yanyang Pavilion women, and the situation was about to change. Ding Bao Zhen ordered the capture of the Yanyang Pavilion. >>read more
Episode 5: Ding Bao Zhen designed to capture Andehai.
After reading the Empress Dowager's letter, Ding Bao Zhen understood that as long as he didn't touch Andehai, he would not be punished for treason. Ding Bao Zhen expressed that he couldn't bear to see the common women being bullied. Yan Daren guessed his determination and didn't misjudge Ding Bao Zhen, so he informed him of the situation in the palace. >>read more
Episode 6: Andehai was beheaded.
Prince Gong was left alone with the Empress Dowager, who warned him that anyone could die except Andehai, and she ordered Xiao Lizi to serve Prince Gong his meal in the palace. Andehai and Prince Gong had never gotten along, and Andehai's prospects looked grim. The Empress Dowager felt that the Eastern Palace Empress and the Emperor favored Prince Gong, but it was her protection that had kept Andehai alive all these years. Now, with this incident, she knew she could only rely on herself. >>read more
Episode 7: The breach in the Stone Village Embankment has caused great suffering for the people, leaving them in dire straits.
The Yellow River embankment collapsed, displacing the people and resulting in many starving individuals. The situation became so severe that cases of cannibalism were reported. Ding Bao Zhen looked ahead and saw the Hou Family Forest with the embankment on both sides appearing weak and soft. Ding Bao Zhen suggested building an embankment at the old cliff of the Hou Family Forest. The people eagerly volunteered as male laborers to construct the embankment, and Ding Bao Zhen wrote a memorial to inform the authorities about the disaster in Shandong. >>read more
Episode 8: Ding Bao Zhen's application for disaster relief funds was blocked, leading the people to donate money.
The entire Dongming County is now flooded, and there is very little food left. Wang Daren proposed tackling the water disaster first. Someone found Luo Zicong's body by the river, but it is unknown whether he committed suicide or was killed. Qiao Songnian escaped by boat. Regardless of whether Ding Bao Zhen considered him a murderer or someone negligent in his duties, he would surely report him. However, given the widespread disaster, repairs must be made no matter what. >>read more
Episode 9: The displaced people flooded into Jinan. Ding Bao Zhen proposed using work as relief.
In Jinan, the officials complained to Shao Yu Xiao about raising funds. Jin Xiao Mei took out all her money, two hundred taels, and gave it to Chun Lan. Ding Bao Zhen pawned his beloved calligraphy tools. At that moment, Qi Song Ru was burdened with worries. His old mother noticed something was wrong and asked for the reason. He had no choice but to reveal his desire to see the jade pendant left by his father. His old mother took out the jade pendant and gently caressed it. Every time she looked at the pendant, she thought of her late husband, treating it as her companion to confide in. >>read more
Episode 10: Ding Bao Zhen risked his life and took the dangerous task of managing grain and providing disaster relief.
Empress Dowager Cixi received a report from Prince Gong and asked for its meaning. Prince Gong initially intended to use the treasury's silver to renovate the palace, but now with a large number of refugees in Jinan, he feared that the palace renovation would have to be postponed. Empress Dowager Cixi presented a memorial from Wang Tingyi, stating that it would be better to allocate funds annually to repair the Yellow River rather than renovating the palace. Empress Dowager Cixi knew that if the Yellow River was not properly managed, she would be criticized. Prince Gong stated that if the management was unsuccessful, Ding Bao Zhen would be held responsible for the consequences, but if it succeeded, it would be seen as the court's concern for the people. >>read more
Episode 11: The court ordered a thorough investigation into the disaster relief funds.
Jia Zhuang encountered issues with the soil quality. Ding Bao Zhen asked Fan Yi if he knew about it, and Ding Bao Zhen directly mentioned the quality of the soil. Fan Yi led him to the construction site to inspect it. Later, Fan Yi showed the soil to Ding Bao Zhen, and it was found to have no quality issues. Fan Yi shifted the blame to the workers, claiming that insufficient compaction caused the problem. All of this was overheard by Li Afu, who shook his head in disappointment. >>read more
Episode 12: Ding Bao Zhen was framed and falsely accused by Wen Da Ren
Despite having conducted the account investigation accurately and flawlessly, Ding Bao Zhen intended to continue the investigation Although his reputation remained intact, there were underlying issues The accounts were sealed, and Shao Da Ren claimed that Ding Bao Zhen had found nothing in this investigation and that there were no problems with the accounts They planned to retaliate against Ding Bao Zhen >>read more
Episode 13: Shao Yuxiao met his fate, while the mastermind behind him remained at large.
Lord Wang handed over the interrogation documents of Wen Bin to Ding Bao Zhen. Ding Bao Zhen asked when they would depart and learned that they were scheduled to leave the next day. However, considering Wen Bin's poor health and the possibility of accidents on the road, Ding Bao Zhen applied for reconsideration and refused to take Wen Bin away, even if Wang Tingyi interceded for him. >>read more
Episode 14: The Machine Bureau began construction.
Schneider took the initiative to meet En Cheng and presented Colonel James's letter to him. After reading it, En Cheng immediately asked him to leave, saying that this matter would cost him his life because the weapons they were selling were expensive, and the Empress Dowager would accuse him of selling out the country for personal gain. However, Schneider came up with a plan. He suggested selling this batch of weapons to the Eastern Province Navy and offering En Cheng a 10% commission if the sale was successful. >>read more
Episode 15: The first batch of ammunition was successfully produced.
Zeng Zhaoji created a rifle out of thin air that was more than ten taels cheaper than the foreign one. To prove its power, Zeng Zhaoji fired a shot outside, and Ding Bao Zhen burst into laughter. Chen Yun Fei analyzed the situation of provocations from the Schneider warship based on the map of Shandong. Ding Bao Zhen proposed deploying defenses in these three locations. Qi Songru hurried back with a bag full of things on horseback. Zhang Yinhuan's whereabouts were unknown, and Xu Jian Yin suspected that he had run away with the money. Ding Bao Zhen suggested waiting a few more days, while Xu Jian Yin suggested either requesting the Empress Dowager or going to Shanghai to find Zhang Yinhuan. At this time, Ding Bao Zhen sent Chen Yun Fei to Shanghai, and Xu Jian Yin volunteered to accompany him to find Zhang Yinhuan. >>read more
Episode 16: The cannons misfire, and the foreigners take the opportunity to promote suppression.
Ding Bao Zhen intends to sell the ammunition this time, and he decides that Qi Songru and Xu Jian Yin will go to Shaanxi to try it out, while he stays at the Machinery Bureau. Zhang Yinhuan returns from investigating the coastal defense situation and believes that two artillery positions should be established in Dengzhou and Yantai. Yantai is an important trading port and must have artillery positions. However, due to the enormous cost, only one location can be chosen, taking into account the Beiyang Fleet. Yantai has a large population, so once it is attacked, there will be artillery positions to defend it. Therefore, the first priority is to build the artillery positions in Yantai. >>read more
Episode 17: The Qing Empire competes with the German nation.
Qi Songru didn't think it was a bad thing for foreigners to come to Dengzhou. Although he grew up without a father and was bullied because of poverty, he believed that he had to work hard to avoid being bullied. However, once a person reaches a certain level, they should let go and aim for higher goals. Ding Bao Zhen believed that Qi Songru's talent should be nurtured at the Imperial Academy to become a pillar of the Qing Empire. >>read more
Episode 18: Ding Bao Zhen left Shandong and went to Beijing to pay respects to the emperor.
Ding Bao Zhen inspected the progress of the construction of the artillery platform. Zhang Yinhuan provided him with detailed information, and Ding Bao Zhen made further improvements based on that. At this time, Li Afu came on behalf of the people to thank Ding Bao Zhen for preventing their hometown from suffering from flooding again. Ding Bao Zhen had a tie with the British in a competition, and Empress Dowager Cixi smiled with satisfaction. She agreed to keep the Shandong Machinery Bureau open and issued an edict summoning Ding Bao Zhen to enter Beijing. >>read more
Episode 19: Ding Bao Zhen rose and fell in ranks and became the Governor of Sichuan.
Yan Daren used Ding Bao Zhen as a pastime and asked him whether he should first go to pay respects to the emperor or go to the Prince Gong's residence. He wanted to know who should be seen first as it carried significant meaning. Ding Bao Zhen wanted to first see his benefactor, Prince Gong, as he owed him gratitude and believed in repaying kindness. Yan Daren told him that it was unlikely that Prince Gong would see him, and if Ding Bao Zhen obtained a higher position, he would become a rival to Prince Gong as a member of the imperial cabinet. If he was not accepted, it would offend the Empress Dowager. >>read more
Episode 20: General Heng Xun in Sichuan secretly plotted against Ding Bao Zhen.
Shortly after arriving in Sichuan, Ding Bao Zhen encountered a group of refugees. One elderly man collapsed, and after being revived, he explained that he had traveled from Shanxi to Sichuan, but his son had died halfway. Ding Bao Zhen helped the old man onto a carriage and had a conversation with him along the way. He learned that the salt reform was particularly challenging. At that moment, an old woman wanted to feed her child with white clay, but Ding Bao Zhen had no extra food. He made the decision to kill a horse, and when the people heard that they would have something to eat, they heartlessly killed the horse. >>read more
Episode 21: Ding Bao Zhen's son was kidnapped, and he decided to suppress the bandits and rescue his son.
Sheng Qian instructed his subordinates to change into disguises for easier travel. At that moment, a woman approached him seeking help and hoping for some work. Her name was Feng Jiao, a native of Shaanxi. She claimed that her family had starved to death on the road. Sheng Qian's subordinates suspected that she was lying, but he took pity on her and gave her a task. He asked her to wash the official uniforms at the government office and offered her two coins as thanks. However, this woman was actually affiliated with the bandits. >>read more
Episode 22: Ding Bao Zhen infiltrated the salt industry and discovered some flaws in the transportation process.
Boss Feng was delighted to see Li Pei Rong return safely. Li Pei Rong had saved Boss Feng twice, so Boss Feng hired him as the chief instructor. Taking advantage of this, Li Pei Rong had Ding Bao Zhen pretend to be his uncle and cousin, claiming that they were seeking refuge due to a disaster in their hometown. Li Pei Rong hoped that Boss Feng would arrange a job for Ding Bao Zhen. Boss Feng readily agreed and arranged for Ding Bao Zhen and the shopkeeper to go out of town to transport salt. >>read more
Episode 23: Ding Bao Zhen cleaned up the Fu Ma Bureau, and Qi Songru betrayed Ding Bao Zhen.
Song Daren presented the account books, and Ding Bao Zhen wouldn't easily bypass him. Considering him as an important witness, Ding Bao Zhen had Li Pei Rong find a hidden house to protect him. Heng Xun dispatched people everywhere to search for Song Dongkui and found out that he left with the account books. He ordered his men to kill him on the spot if they discovered his whereabouts. >>read more
Episode 24: Corruption in the Imperial Examination led to Ding Bao Zhen being demoted.
Qi Songru arrived in Sichuan to meet his teacher, Ding Bao Zhen. Ding Bao Zhen, as his teacher, constantly reminded him about the way of being an official. Qi Songru advised Ding Bao Zhen to seize the opportunity to travel to the capital, as it would surely lead to an official position as a prime minister. Ding Bao Zhen felt that Qi Songru didn't understand him and instructed his wife to prepare food and wine. However, Qi Songru used the excuse of being busy with political matters to leave. Ding Bao Zhen immediately understood his attitude. >>read more
Episode 25: Qi Songru uses his position as a cashier to sell official positions.
Qi Songru and Jin Xiaomei are getting married. At this time, Lao Song specifically comes to find Li Pei Rong. Considering Ding Baozhen's favor, he reveals the fraudulent activities that were instructed by Qi Songru himself, along with a bag of silver coins given to him. Li Pei Rong grabs his collar and asks if he is lying. Lao Song is also worried that Ding Baozhen has fallen into Qi Songru's trap, so he reveals the truth and presents the bag of money as evidence to Li Pei Rong. >>read more
Episode 26: Qi Songru resigns from his official position and returns to his hometown.
County Magistrate Zhang, knowing that the person imprisoned is not Zhao Dagou, accepted a bribe and wrongfully detained innocent Yao Zilin as Zhao Dagou, planning to execute him on a selected day. County Magistrate Zhang intentionally bribes Qi Songru, hoping to secure a position in the capital city. If this matter is exposed in the future, he believes that nobody in the capital can hold him accountable. Therefore, Encheng deliberately instructed this person to bribe Qi Songru and implicate him, even if the truth is revealed. >>read more
Ending 27: Encheng's assets were confiscated, and he was banned from leaving. Ding Baozhen returned to Sichuan and reopened the Machinery Bureau.
Encheng speculated that Ding Baozhen already knew about Zhang Dezhi's activities, including the bribery and corruption. Other officials suggested intercepting Ding Baozhen on the way, but Encheng deliberately provoked them, claiming that he wasn't afraid of Ding Baozhen because he had the protection of his ancestors' achievements. However, Ding Baozhen would not spare them. Upon hearing this, the other officials sought advice from Encheng. >>read more
