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I don't know how much of this is true (I've never read the manhua):
who is Chang Guiren (character played by Jet Li) in Blades of the Guardians?
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In the Chinese manhua "Blades of the Guardians" (《镖人》) by Xu Xianzhe, Chang Guiren (常贵人) is a significant supporting character. Here’s a breakdown of who he is: Key Identity
He is a high-ranking court eunuch in the service of Emperor Yang of Sui during the late Sui Dynasty. He holds considerable power and acts as the emperor's eyes, ears, and enforcer in many matters. Role in the Story
Antagonist Faction: He represents the corrupt and oppressive imperial authority that the main protagonists often clash with. He is cunning, ruthless, and deeply loyal to the emperor.
Mission Giver and Enemy: He is the one who hires the master swordsman Qin Qilang for a crucial mission. However, his schemes and the true nature of his orders inevitably put him at odds with other major characters, including the protagonist Dao Ma and his allies.
Political Manipulator: Chang Guiren is deeply involved in the palace intrigues and power struggles of the Sui court. He often manipulates events from behind the scenes to consolidate the emperor's power and eliminate threats.
Character Traits
Calculating and Intelligent: He is a master strategist who plans several moves ahead.
Cold and Cruel: He shows little empathy and is willing to sacrifice anyone to achieve his goals or protect the emperor's interests.
Powerful Fighter: Despite being a eunuch, he is depicted as a formidable martial artist, making him a dangerous physical threat as well as a political one.
Unwavering Loyalty: His primary driving force is his absolute loyalty to Emperor Yang of Sui.
Significance
Chang Guiren is a pivotal character who connects the world of the wandering blades (the "bodyguards" or "镖人" of the title) with the highest levels of political power. His actions directly drive major plotlines, forcing the protagonists to navigate not just the martial world, but also the treacherous waters of imperial politics.
In essence, Chang Guiren is the face of the corrupt Sui imperial court in the narrative, serving as a powerful and persistent antagonist who embodies the systemic oppression that the heroes must confront.
This will be Chen Lijun third film and Li Yunxiao debut film, Yunxiao has acted in a TV drama last year but they…
This is the original teaser poster with Nashi as the female lead before she was replaced with Chen Lijun (whoever made this original casting deserves to rot in hell):
So I will pre-emptively say it. If Blades of the Guardians China box office does NOT surpass Zootopia 2 in this region, I will come back and say all Chinese movie goers are Westerner/Hollywood worshipping idiots!
I didn't even finish watching Zootopia 1 at home on TV. How can such boring IPs be making bilions of Yuan in China?
I wonder how much of this is true:https://www.imdb.com/news/ni65661814/Jet Li’s Blades Of The Guardians Suffers…
Article confirms CNY 2026 release date, but makes you wonder why the FL never appeared in the trailer, or maybe she did but went by 2 fast for me to make out:
I know nothing of the manhua or maybe even novel? BUT from what I've seen of the donghua, I can only surmise Jet Li either plays Dao Ma's sifu (but then Jet Li's scenes will have to be flashbacks from long ago becoz he'd be really old in the movie's timeline) or perhaps an evil overlord. What do you guys think?
Yuen Woo-ping directed it, and Jet Li is in it, so I'll watch it without hesitation. Otherwise, most live-action…
I don't know why ppl look up to Jet Li as some kind of national hero.
1. He's know to badly hurt / physically damage the stand-ins in his movies just to show off how powerful his kicks and punches are. Jackie Chan on the other hand would never actually hurt these kinds of ppl. His moves appear powerful becoz of camera trickery not becoz he actually "assaulted" them like Jet Li. Stand-ins probably pray to God all the time they were cast in a Jackie Chan movie instead.
2. He cheated on his first wife.
3. He gave the middle finger to China long ago by first moving to live in America and now Singapore all becoz one earthquake scared the sh1t out of him while he was on vacation there. Hello, infrastructure improve after ppl come to experience a natural disaster so they can survive the next one. How can Chinese still support this like of hanjian who don't even like their motherland?
I know who's watching the newly released trailer with trepidation: Jackie Chan. The man is too full of himself,…
BTW, any of u think it's a coincidence China just recently released a free to play game on mobile and other platforms called Where Winds Meet where the protagonist is seen fighting the bad guys while carrying a baby boy?
That's Wu Jing carrying a boy called Xiao Qi in Blades of the Guardians. These game companies sure know how to ride contemporary mainstream entertainment hype!
I know who's watching the newly released trailer with trepidation: Jackie Chan. The man is too full of himself, thinks he's the King of Asian cinema when he's not even worth a pinky finger on Wu Jing's hand. I never cared for any of Jackie Chan movies, but I can say except for Mulan by Disney I have watched all of Jet Li's movies.
On the other hand, I don't like Jet Li either. But it seems Jet is the lesser evil of the two Li/Chan. Pretty sure box office of Blades will blow away Jackie Chan's attempt at face saving this Lunar New Year... Guy even made an attempt to join the Chinese Communist Party just to one-up Wu Jing's smash hit patriotic movies. How pathetic and attention-seeking can you get?
(Btw, there is no need to post any Weibo stuff at least not here on MDL, which is an international English based website where most users don't even have access to Weibo:
I'm sure you have seen Chinese who go to post all in Chinese on an English speaking forum thinking he made himself look so smart, when most viewers cringe at that kind of paragraph blocks they cannot read)
I think there will be lots of problems with production of S2/S3 becoz of the recent China-Japan row (RE: interfering with Taiwan issue and now Japan even talks about acquiring nukes).
A Japanese woman is one of three leading protagonists in the second season.
I doubt the current Chinese audiences have that kind of appetite given the current geopolitical situation.
I think it,s a given that from now on (and ever since S2), each season will have its trademark scene where either Su Wuming or Lu Lingfeng uses name swapping (to assume a false identity).
Is it just me or I find myself falling asleep half way thru each episode. It's never happened to me before during S1/S2. Either S3 is less engaging than before, or maybe I'm watching S3 too late into the night...
I honestly don't know which is better S2 or S3. BUT...
Random weird dream sequence: S2 only had a female ghost spirit visit her husband in a fabric/tailor shop to pull pieces of yellow paper out of his body. S3 had a guy climb into a water pot then suddenly it begins to fly into the sky Harry Potter style with a woman sitting on top of it.
The third and fourth murderer/kidnapper. S2 only went up to the 2nd or 3rd layer, but the S3 went even further (three or four people one after another kidnapped the same woman).
(I think Jackie Chan can sleep a little better knowing his eternal, life-long arch nemesis will NOT return to the silver screen as a protagonist)
who is Chang Guiren (character played by Jet Li) in Blades of the Guardians?
DEEPSEEK REPLIES:
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In the Chinese manhua "Blades of the Guardians" (《镖人》) by Xu Xianzhe, Chang Guiren (常贵人) is a significant supporting character. Here’s a breakdown of who he is:
Key Identity
He is a high-ranking court eunuch in the service of Emperor Yang of Sui during the late Sui Dynasty. He holds considerable power and acts as the emperor's eyes, ears, and enforcer in many matters.
Role in the Story
Antagonist Faction: He represents the corrupt and oppressive imperial authority that the main protagonists often clash with. He is cunning, ruthless, and deeply loyal to the emperor.
Mission Giver and Enemy: He is the one who hires the master swordsman Qin Qilang for a crucial mission. However, his schemes and the true nature of his orders inevitably put him at odds with other major characters, including the protagonist Dao Ma and his allies.
Political Manipulator: Chang Guiren is deeply involved in the palace intrigues and power struggles of the Sui court. He often manipulates events from behind the scenes to consolidate the emperor's power and eliminate threats.
Character Traits
Calculating and Intelligent: He is a master strategist who plans several moves ahead.
Cold and Cruel: He shows little empathy and is willing to sacrifice anyone to achieve his goals or protect the emperor's interests.
Powerful Fighter: Despite being a eunuch, he is depicted as a formidable martial artist, making him a dangerous physical threat as well as a political one.
Unwavering Loyalty: His primary driving force is his absolute loyalty to Emperor Yang of Sui.
Significance
Chang Guiren is a pivotal character who connects the world of the wandering blades (the "bodyguards" or "镖人" of the title) with the highest levels of political power. His actions directly drive major plotlines, forcing the protagonists to navigate not just the martial world, but also the treacherous waters of imperial politics.
In essence, Chang Guiren is the face of the corrupt Sui imperial court in the narrative, serving as a powerful and persistent antagonist who embodies the systemic oppression that the heroes must confront.
https://cityonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Blades-of-the-Guardians-1.jpg
(Looks like the original site took down the pic but it still shows up in Bing image search...)
I didn't even finish watching Zootopia 1 at home on TV. How can such boring IPs be making bilions of Yuan in China?
http://www.china.org.cn/2026-01/19/content_118288486.shtml
Four generations of Chinese kung fu stars join together for 'Blades of the Guardians'
https://www.imdb.com/news/ni65661814/
Jet Li’s Blades Of The Guardians Suffers Heavy Losses Over Major Controversy Involving Lead Actress
(Obviously, they still gonna release it in CNY 2026, but still makes for interesting news)
1. He's know to badly hurt / physically damage the stand-ins in his movies just to show off how powerful his kicks and punches are. Jackie Chan on the other hand would never actually hurt these kinds of ppl. His moves appear powerful becoz of camera trickery not becoz he actually "assaulted" them like Jet Li. Stand-ins probably pray to God all the time they were cast in a Jackie Chan movie instead.
2. He cheated on his first wife.
3. He gave the middle finger to China long ago by first moving to live in America and now Singapore all becoz one earthquake scared the sh1t out of him while he was on vacation there. Hello, infrastructure improve after ppl come to experience a natural disaster so they can survive the next one. How can Chinese still support this like of hanjian who don't even like their motherland?
That's Wu Jing carrying a boy called Xiao Qi in Blades of the Guardians. These game companies sure know how to ride contemporary mainstream entertainment hype!
On the other hand, I don't like Jet Li either. But it seems Jet is the lesser evil of the two Li/Chan. Pretty sure box office of Blades will blow away Jackie Chan's attempt at face saving this Lunar New Year... Guy even made an attempt to join the Chinese Communist Party just to one-up Wu Jing's smash hit patriotic movies. How pathetic and attention-seeking can you get?
(Btw, there is no need to post any Weibo stuff at least not here on MDL, which is an international English based website where most users don't even have access to Weibo:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NNYEeRhT7U
I'm sure you have seen Chinese who go to post all in Chinese on an English speaking forum thinking he made himself look so smart, when most viewers cringe at that kind of paragraph blocks they cannot read)
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I do feel that Lin Yun is one of the prettiest actresses in C-ent. Is it a coincidence?
A Japanese woman is one of three leading protagonists in the second season.
I doubt the current Chinese audiences have that kind of appetite given the current geopolitical situation.
I think it,s a given that from now on (and ever since S2), each season will have its trademark scene where either Su Wuming or Lu Lingfeng uses name swapping (to assume a false identity).
Also, Douban lists this drama official title as "Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty IV".
"Four" is more a superstition in Cantonese/HK Chinese (and even Japanese) than Mainland Chinese!
Proof: Douban calls it "Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty IV"
https://movie.douban.com/subject/36700715/
But the MDL name is inconsistent with the previous seasons and will likely not show up in a search for "strange tales of tang".
(Why resort to the smart arse naming? Douban still calls it "Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty IV")
https://movie.douban.com/subject/36700715/
Random weird dream sequence: S2 only had a female ghost spirit visit her husband in a fabric/tailor shop to pull pieces of yellow paper out of his body. S3 had a guy climb into a water pot then suddenly it begins to fly into the sky Harry Potter style with a woman sitting on top of it.
The third and fourth murderer/kidnapper. S2 only went up to the 2nd or 3rd layer, but the S3 went even further (three or four people one after another kidnapped the same woman).