The new version of "The Deer and the Cauldron" will be broadcast on CCTV-8 Classic Theater on November 15, 2020, and will be broadcast simultaneously on iQiyi and Youku Video.

"The Deer and the Cauldron" is directed by Ma Jin, written by Shen Jie, starring Zhang Yishan and Tang Yixin, Zhang Tianyang, Zhu Zhu, Yang Qiru, Guo Yang, Guan Xin, Wang Zhixuan, Zhong Lili, Tian Yu, Wang Yang, An ancient costume martial arts light comedy starring Yu Rongguang and Liu Tianzuo as a special guest.

The play is adapted from Jin Yong’s 2005 newly revised novel of the same name. It is based on the social history of the Qing Dynasty. It mainly tells the story of Wei Xiaobao, a ruffian who was born in the city and broke into the world and the palace by chance. A reversal and legendary story where wisdom circles between the martial arts sect and the officialdom of the court, and rises all the way up.

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Plot synopsis of "The Deer and the Cauldron":

Wei Xiaobao, a little man who was born in the market, broke into the city by chance without knowing any martial arts. The story of the rivers, lakes and palaces, and the upward climb through martial arts gangs and courts with extraordinary wisdom.

Wei Xiaobao first pretended to be a eunuch and helped Kangxi capture and kill Obai. Later, he met Chen Jinnan, the chief rudder of the Tiandihui, and became Chen Jinnan's close disciple and the incense master of Qingmu Hall of Tiandihui. He assisted Kangxi in attacking Wu Sangui and Shenlong Island. , and finally ended his career with an expedition to the Rakshasa Kingdom, abandoning his glory and wealth, and escaping to the Tongchi Island.

Wei Xiaobao grew up from a small gangster who only wanted to be friends with the emperor in exchange for a wealthy life to the "Lu Ding Gong" who could distinguish between loyalty and evil. He finally understood that once wealth and power were in his hands, wealth and wealth would be like a bone-crushing knife. Instead of risking his life to fight for his future, it would be better to live a life of fireworks with a beautiful family like flowers.

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