To many Westerners, Chinese culture can seem daunting to learn about. For many of us, the extent of Chinese culture that we know comes through such things as American Chinese takeout food or walks through a Chinatown district. Not exactly thorough ways to immerse oneself, in more than a superficial way. It doesn’t help that…
EpochTV Film Review: ‘Han Xin’ (Also Known as ‘5000 Years of Heroes’)
Han Xin (Episode 1): Hesitate
It’s 206 BCE and the Qin Dynasty has fallen. Xiang Yu rules as hegemon king over 18 vassal kings. Fearing he might challenge his power, Xiang Yu has exiled Liu Bang, the king of Han, to the remote land of Hanzhong. Missing their homes, many of Liu Bang’s soldiers and generals desert. Han Xin, a…
Han Xin (Episode 7): Assaulting Zhao
Han Xin leads 30,000 new recruits to defeat a battle-hardened Zhao army made up of 200,000 soldiers on the banks of the Mianman river. This military success becomes a legend that echoes for more than 2000 years. About Han Xin: Join us on a quest to discover the legendary heroes who shaped China’s 5000-year-old history. Their…
Han Xin (Episode 10): Decision
Xiang Yu sends a messenger to negotiate peace with Han Xin, but the general refuses to compromise. Kuai Che, Han Xin’s advisor, tells him to abandon Liu Bang and seize power for himself before it’s too late. About Han Xin: Join us on a quest to discover the legendary heroes who shaped China’s 5000-year-old history. Their…
Han Xin (Episode 5): Suspicion
The triumph over Guanzhong clouds Liu Bang’s mind. Ignoring Han Xin’s strategic advice, he leads a large army to invade Xiang Yu’s territory. Although initially successful, Liu Bang’s campaign ends in a humiliating debacle at the hands of Xiang Yu’s cavalry troops. He calls on Han Xin to come to his aid. Leading freshly trained…
Han Xin (Episode 3): Unblocking the Passes
Han Xin plans an ambitious campaign to conquer Guanzhong for Liu Bang. Three kings stand in his way, but they are no match for the skillful commander. Liu Bang realizes that with Han Xin’s help, his plans to defeat Xiang Yu and unite China are now feasible. About Han Xin: Join us on a quest to…
Han Xin (Episode 8): Tactics for Qi
As Han Xin gets ready to launch a campaign against the state of Qi, Liu Bang once again orders the general’s elite troops to his own command. Han Xin is forced to recruit new soldiers, but emerges victorious, acquiring Kuai Che, a brilliant strategic consultant in the process. About Han Xin: Join us on a quest…
Han Xin (Episode 11): Home
Rejecting Kuai Che’s proposal to betray his king, Han Xin leads troops to join Liu Bang in the Gaixia region. Xiang Yu, the unmatchable hegemon king of Western Chu, dies in the final battle of the Chu-Han contention. Upon his death, Liu Bang establishes the Han Dynasty, a prosperous empire that goes on to rule…
Han Xin (Episode 6): The Wei Campaign
Liu Bang and Xiang Yu’s fight reaches a stalemate in Xingyang. Meanwhile, Han Xin launches a strategic northern campaign in the state of Wei. Han Xin is successful and Liu Bang immediately orders the general’s elite troops to join him in Xingyang. About Han Xin: Join us on a quest to discover the legendary heroes who…
Han Xin (Episode 2): General-in-Chief
In his new position as officer in charge of food supplies, Han Xin makes brilliant strategic suggestions to prime minister Xiao He. Seeing his talents, Xiao He recommends the young man to Liu Bang who refuses to take notice. Only after a crisis does Liu Bang realize Han Xin’s potential and appoints him general-in-chief of…
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