Men with Swords (2016)
Synopsis
After Yao Guang's king is assassinated, Prince Mu Rong Li disguises himself and allies with rival rulers to resist a Nan Su Kingdom invasion and reclaim his nation.
Network
Sohu Video
Episodes
Episode 1
A trusted guard kills his king, sealing Juntian’s fall.
Episode 2
A chess prodigy is recruited as war looms.
Episode 3
Political rivals clash as a new kingdom rises.
Episode 4
A young scholar meets a disguised noble spy.
Episode 5
A noble rescues a wary exile from harassment.
Episode 6
A princess aids a musician fleeing unwanted advances.
Episode 7
A beautiful schemer wins a king’s favor.
Episode 8
A king rejects reforms as generals gain power.
Episode 9
Secret pacts spark war and crown a “God of War.”
Episode 10
A court favorite begins ruling in a lazy king’s stead.
Episode 11
A wary envoy sets up a clash between kingdoms.
Episode 12
An envoy urges peace despite public anger.
Episode 13
A clever envoy thwarts danger and earns promotion.
Episode 14
A disgraced scholar manipulates trade for leverage.
Episode 15
Four nations converge for a new king’s coronation.
Episode 16
A sudden animal death sparks war on Tianxuan.
Episode 17
A schemer sows distrust between key allies.
Episode 18
A war is engineered to divide powerful allies.
Episode 19
A rescue mission risks all to save trapped troops.
Episode 20
A general takes the blame to protect his men.
Episode 21
A “God of War” is stripped of command and honor.
Episode 22
A summit warns: unite or face ruin.
Episode 23
Rumors of sorcery cripple a nation’s resolve.
Episode 24
An old general returns to win small victories.
Episode 25
A supply line is cut, bringing a crushing defeat.
Episode 26
A king dies defending his doomed capital.
Episode 27
A schemer pushes Nansu to destroy Tianxuan.
Episode 28
A usurper poisons his king to defy submission.
Episode 29
A missing royal seal sparks a succession crisis.
Episode 30
A poisoned game of chess ends a fragile alliance.
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Trailer
Details
Original Title
刺客列传
Status
Ended
Seasons
2
Episodes
60
