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*'''Also known as:''' The Bronze Teeth, Eloquent Ji Xiao Lan
 
*'''Also known as:''' The Bronze Teeth, Eloquent Ji Xiao Lan
 
*'''Setting:''' Qing Dynasty, ancient China
 
*'''Setting:''' Qing Dynasty, ancient China
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==Season 1==
 
*'''Broadcast Period:''' 2000
 
*'''Broadcast Period:''' 2000
*'''Related TV shows:''' [[The Bronze Teeth II]], [[The Bronze Teeth III]]
 
  
==Synopsis==
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===Synopsis===
 
Based on a real person in history, Ji Xiao Lan tells the story of a briliant scholar in the Qing Dynasty, a high official under Emperor Qian Long ''(Zhang Tie Lin, the same emperor as the one in Huan Zhu Ge Ge).'' Ji Xiao Lan (''Zhang Guo Li''), the righteous scholar, is basically the foil of the 'evil', greedy official He Shen (''Wang Gang''.)  The plot of the series revolves around the issues that the Qing Dynasty's China deals with, and makes some thinly-veiled points about today's modern governments (or actually any governments ever) and the corruption that sprouts.
 
Based on a real person in history, Ji Xiao Lan tells the story of a briliant scholar in the Qing Dynasty, a high official under Emperor Qian Long ''(Zhang Tie Lin, the same emperor as the one in Huan Zhu Ge Ge).'' Ji Xiao Lan (''Zhang Guo Li''), the righteous scholar, is basically the foil of the 'evil', greedy official He Shen (''Wang Gang''.)  The plot of the series revolves around the issues that the Qing Dynasty's China deals with, and makes some thinly-veiled points about today's modern governments (or actually any governments ever) and the corruption that sprouts.
  
 
In general terms, Ji Xiao Lan stands up for the people's rights, and He Shen supports corruption, for lack of better ways to classify these two characters.  In actuality, they represent a whole spectrum of humanity, and are neither all good or all bad.  There's a lot of humor in this series, playing with words, plotting, deception and fighting when the Emperor goes into the country incognito.  There're several different stories/issues told, though they're all connected loosely overall, rather than separate.
 
In general terms, Ji Xiao Lan stands up for the people's rights, and He Shen supports corruption, for lack of better ways to classify these two characters.  In actuality, they represent a whole spectrum of humanity, and are neither all good or all bad.  There's a lot of humor in this series, playing with words, plotting, deception and fighting when the Emperor goes into the country incognito.  There're several different stories/issues told, though they're all connected loosely overall, rather than separate.
  
==Cast==
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===Cast===
 
*[[Zhang Guo Li]] as Ji Xiao Lan
 
*[[Zhang Guo Li]] as Ji Xiao Lan
 
*[[Zhang Tie Lin]] as Qing Long
 
*[[Zhang Tie Lin]] as Qing Long
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*[[Yan Huai Li]]
 
*[[Yan Huai Li]]
  
==Review by Calcifer10000==
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===External Links===
'''Pros:''' Lots of fun, abundant wordplay, beautifully written dialogue and a fast-paced plot would be this series's strongest traits.  The characters are an absolute riot while being serious, thanks to superb acting by the three main guys.  As much a political critique as it is entertainment, Ji Xiao Lan includes philisophical debates as much as it does scholarly name-calling.
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*[http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/f/tcjxl.html Sina]
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==Season 2==
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*'''Episodes:''' 43
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*'''Broadcast period:''' 2001
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===Cast===
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*[[Zhang Guo Li]] as Ji Xiao Lan
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*[[Wang Gang (1948)|Wang Gang]] as He Sheng
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*[[Zhang Tie Lin]] as Qianlong Emperor
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*[[Yuan Li]] as Du Xiao Yue
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===Production Credits===
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*'''Screenwriter:''' 文贵, 邹静之, 马军骧, 王振潜
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*'''Director:''' Liu Jia Cheng(刘家成)
  
'''Cons:''' The puns and poetry may go over some people's heads and some of it still goes over mine; it's definitely an intellectual drama. However, in no way would I discourage martial arts fans from this. It has its fights, but I'd say that here, the fights with words are just as, if not more than, interesting than those with swords.
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===External Links===
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*[http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/f/tcjxl2/index.html Sina]
  
'''Comments:''' To be honest, normally being a wuxia action series fan, I wasn't about to be impressed by this.  But after the first episode, I was totally converted.  This is one great series, and completely worth the time to understand.  Very realistic and touching at times, the debates are the things to watch for.  Each person has logic, be it the 'righteous' or the 'corrupt,' and is a wonderful example of how the pen can be mightier than the sword.
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==Season 3==
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[[File:Jixiaolan.jpg|thumb|Poster]]
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*'''Episodes:''' 40
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*'''Broadcast year:''' 2004
  
[http://www.d-addicts.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9966 Discussion in forum]
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===Synopsis===
  
==External Links==
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The wise scholar Ji Xiao Lan (Zhang Guo Li) , who shares the people's worries, has an ongoing mental and verbal battle with a seemingly gentlemanly, but the influential and corrupt, official He Shen (Wang Gang). He enjoys the battle, which neither, is clearly winning or losing, immensely, With the emperor Qian Long's sometimes deliberate, and sometimes unintended sowing of dissension, Ji Xiao Lan and He Shen rack their brains restlessly in order to beat each other.
*[http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/f/tcjxl.html Sina]
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The Bronze Teeth III Comprises six stories, which includes "The Beauty Fight", "The Fake Truth and the True Fake", Cheng Loong as a Street Performer, "The Cunning Plot", "The Rouge" and "The Dragon and Tiger Fight". They vividly reveal the power struggles in the imperial Court of the Qing Dynasty with mirth, laughter, anger and curses.
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===Cast===
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*[[Zhang Guo Li]] as Ji Xiao Lan
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*[[Wang Gang (1948)|Wang Gang]] as He Sheng
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*[[Zhang Tie Lin]] as Qian Long
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*[[Zhang Ting]] as Lu Lin Lang
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===External Links===
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*[http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/f/jxl3/ ent.sina offical site]
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[[Category:CDrama]] [[Category:CDrama2000]] [[Category:CDrama2001]] [[Category:CDrama2004]]
  
[[Category:CDrama]] [[Category:CDrama2000]]
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Revision as of 02:20, 21 August 2007

Details

  • Name: 铁齿铜牙纪晓岚 / Tie Chi Tong Ya Ji Xiao Lan
  • Also known as: The Bronze Teeth, Eloquent Ji Xiao Lan
  • Setting: Qing Dynasty, ancient China

Season 1

  • Broadcast Period: 2000

Synopsis

Based on a real person in history, Ji Xiao Lan tells the story of a briliant scholar in the Qing Dynasty, a high official under Emperor Qian Long (Zhang Tie Lin, the same emperor as the one in Huan Zhu Ge Ge). Ji Xiao Lan (Zhang Guo Li), the righteous scholar, is basically the foil of the 'evil', greedy official He Shen (Wang Gang.) The plot of the series revolves around the issues that the Qing Dynasty's China deals with, and makes some thinly-veiled points about today's modern governments (or actually any governments ever) and the corruption that sprouts.

In general terms, Ji Xiao Lan stands up for the people's rights, and He Shen supports corruption, for lack of better ways to classify these two characters. In actuality, they represent a whole spectrum of humanity, and are neither all good or all bad. There's a lot of humor in this series, playing with words, plotting, deception and fighting when the Emperor goes into the country incognito. There're several different stories/issues told, though they're all connected loosely overall, rather than separate.

Cast

External Links

Season 2

  • Episodes: 43
  • Broadcast period: 2001

Cast

Production Credits

  • Screenwriter: 文贵, 邹静之, 马军骧, 王振潜
  • Director: Liu Jia Cheng(刘家成)

External Links

Season 3

  • Episodes: 40
  • Broadcast year: 2004

Synopsis

The wise scholar Ji Xiao Lan (Zhang Guo Li) , who shares the people's worries, has an ongoing mental and verbal battle with a seemingly gentlemanly, but the influential and corrupt, official He Shen (Wang Gang). He enjoys the battle, which neither, is clearly winning or losing, immensely, With the emperor Qian Long's sometimes deliberate, and sometimes unintended sowing of dissension, Ji Xiao Lan and He Shen rack their brains restlessly in order to beat each other.

The Bronze Teeth III Comprises six stories, which includes "The Beauty Fight", "The Fake Truth and the True Fake", Cheng Loong as a Street Performer, "The Cunning Plot", "The Rouge" and "The Dragon and Tiger Fight". They vividly reveal the power struggles in the imperial Court of the Qing Dynasty with mirth, laughter, anger and curses.

Cast

External Links

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