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The Brave Victory

Based on the Peking Opera production "Red Light Story" ( ).

The narrative revolves around Li San Qiang, a member of an underground party, who rises to the position of governor in Wuze county and displays bravery and intelligence in protecting his homeland during the Anti-Japanese War. When the war reached a stalemate, the iron-rich Wuze County became a prime target for the Japanese forces. The Kuomintang faced difficulties in appointing a county head due to previous assassinations. Eventually, Li San Qiang successfully secures the position with the support of his wife Wang Qiao Gu, her brother Wang Tie Chui, and fellow party members. Despite appearing carefree on the surface, Li San Qiang manipulates events from behind the scenes, causing suspicion among other leaders about his political affiliations. However, when the identity of one of the underground party members is revealed, Li San Qiang leads his county in bravely defending against Japanese invasion.

During a critical period in Chinese history when the Kuomintang and the Communists were in alliance, a prominent Communist party leader mysteriously disappears. In response, an inquiry is launched to determine what happened to him. In 1938, Chiang Kai Shek, influenced by malicious advice, orders the covert elimination of Xuan Xia Fu. This controversial decision sparks outrage from both factions, leading the Kuomintang to establish a special task force to investigate Xuan Xia Fu's disappearance. Wu Zhong Ming, a former Kuomintang operative and member of the Communist resistance, is chosen by both sides to lead the investigation, embarking on a challenging quest for the truth.

The Chongqing military's secret weapon, Zheng Yao Xian, is renowned for his sharp intelligence and ruthless nature. However, little do people know that he is actually an operative for the Communist Party's covert intelligence agency known as "Kite."

The tale of Chang Hong Min, Song Qing, Lu Tian Yu, Wang Qiong Hua, and their comrades in the Qiongya Column in Hainan, Guangdong, battling Japanese soldiers, collaborators, outlaws, and Nationalist forces as they journey to Yan'an. (DramaWiki)

A special anti-fraud team consisting of police vice captain Kuang Zhong, Ma Sai, and Zhu Xi is established to dismantle a major criminal organization. They are tasked with investigating a telecommunications fraud case involving a significant amount of money. Kuang Zhong is ordered to collaborate with Zhu Xining, Ma Sai, and other team members to create the 10th squad. Despite facing challenges and criticism, they work diligently to protect the financial well-being of the public. With Kuang Zhong leading the way, the team learns to support each other and eventually solves the case.

The narrative revolves around Yang Kai Nan as she guides a group of men in combat against the Japanese military. Taking place in 1931 during the onset of the Mukden Incident, the Japanese army swiftly seizes mineral reserves in the Dongbei area for their own purposes. Yang Kai Nan, the daughter of a nationalist general who has lost her parents, finds herself unexpectedly embroiled in the conflict. Encouraged by a member of the Communist party named Mr. Lu, Yang Kai Nan organizes a band of guerrilla soldiers to engage in a challenging struggle against the enemy forces.

The narrative revolves around Wei Da He, a former anti-Communist fighter whose perspective shifts over time, leading him to join the Communist party. Amid the Xi'an Incident, Wei Da He emerges victorious by capturing Tong Guan. Despite his accomplishments, he is dismissed and sent back home due to a clash with Gao Xiao Shan from the Red Army. When war breaks out, Wei Da He returns to the battlefield and saves military strategist Jiang Huai Zhu. Unbeknownst to him, he falls in love with Jiang Huai Zhu's daughter, Jiang Ya Zhen, who is secretly involved with the Communist resistance.

Taking place in Beiping city just before the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949, the narrative follows the significant transformations in the lives of three siblings - Jin Hai, Tie Lin, and Xu Tian. A love story unfolds between Xu Tian and Tian Dan amidst the backdrop of historical events. Xu Tian, a police officer, embarks on a journey to unravel the mystery behind his late fiancée's murder, ultimately leading him to play a role in the liberation of Beiping. The trio of friends, Jin Hai, Tie Lin, and Xu Tian, face a series of choices that set them on different paths as they navigate through the turbulent times and ideological differences. Xu Tian and Tian Dan, despite their hardships, find solidarity and a shared purpose that unites them.

In the final phases of the Liberation War, Captain Zhuang leads a small unit from the PLA in pursuit of a retreating Nationalist regiment that is hiding in Heishan Temple. The soldiers in the Nationalist regiment have been affected by a contagious disease. To gain entry to the temple, Zhuang and his team disguise themselves as medical helpers. They join forces with Dr. Wei, a local doctor who has been taken captive by the Nationalists. Working together, they provide medical care to the sick, prevent the spread of the disease, and map out the tunnels in order to rescue soldiers who want to switch sides. The story is available in two versions: a 35-episode TV series and a 25-episode online series. (TMDb)

Following the counter-revolutionary coup on April 12th, Cai Ze Hong returned to Shanghai in search of the party organization. To protect his family's identity, he adopted the alias Cai Wei and joined a radio training class where he met Ming Song, Xia Tian, and other members of the CCP's Special Branch. After confirming his party membership during the establishment of the first Red Army radio station, Cai Ze Hong officially became involved in the construction efforts. He was later tasked with leading a team, including Xu Zheng Ye and Qu Xiang Dong, to the Eyuwan Soviet area to establish a radio station. Utilizing his expertise in radio communications, Cai Wei successfully set up the first radio station for the Fourth Red Army and trained a group of radio operators. In addition to sending and receiving messages, Cai Wei took on the challenge of intercepting enemy military intelligence. By deciphering the Kuomintang's codes, he was able to provide crucial information on enemy troop movements, aiding the Red Army in defeating their opponents.

Yang Guang, the assistant director of Division 3 in the National Security Department, finds himself entangled in a convoluted plot connected to a global espionage group. As a series of unforeseen circumstances arise, Yang and his colleagues confront the looming threat of state secrets being exposed. In the midst of the chaos, they delve into the enigmatic background of a woman named Zhao Ya Ning, whose involvement in the affair is shrouded in mystery. Despite encountering various obstacles, Yang Guang remains resolute in his mission to unveil the truth and safeguard national security.

Hai Qiao is a composed and resolute young woman with a gentle and thoughtful nature. She is returning to Taiwan to join the Police Academy with her sister, Han Zi. Little did she expect that their instructor would be the same boy who rescued her years ago and recently saved Han Zi as well. As they navigate through different crimes and perilous situations, will their love have a chance to grow?

In the era when Manchuria was under the control of the Empire of Japan, a young woman hailing from the Northern Country faces a life-or-death confrontation with her adversaries and is dubbed as the Snow Queen. Following the Mukden Incident in 1931, the Gu Family, known for their resistance against the Japanese forces, is brutally wiped out. The sole survivor, their adopted daughter Gu Xue Ying, flees and journeys to Qiqihar to rendezvous with her betrothed Gu Zhao Long, who is embedded within the Manchukuo military. Convinced of her fiancee's treachery, Gu Xue Ying swears to seek revenge. Her quest leads her to the Qian Mountains, where she joins a group of rebels and participates in the Defense of Harbin. Throughout the conflicts, she crosses paths with Gu Zhao Long multiple times as adversaries on the battlefield. Meanwhile, she discovers herself developing feelings for military tactician Shen Lei Zhi.

Zheng Yuan Hai enlists in the naval army with high hopes of enhancing the Chinese naval force

The narrative follows Wang Shan Kui, Li Shan Kui, Ma Jian Cheng, and Lu Xin Quan as they serve as clues to uncover the fate of their family members, spanning the 60-year growth of the People's Navy

Several individuals are vying to acquire a confidential file that holds significant value in securing influence in Shanghai. Numerous altercations arise between factions with varying political ideologies in their quest for this document.