《Jiang Hai Chao Sheng》It is based on the turbulent social changes after the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1899 and revolves around the life practice of Zhang Jian, a modern national industrialist and educator.The story focuses on the turning point of Chinese society at the end of the Qing Dynasty and the beginning of the Republic of China: the old order is constantly loosening, foreign capital and modern industry have brought impact, and local society is also looking for new ways out.Zhang Jian stepped out of the traditional official career from being the top candidate in the imperial examination, and gradually put his personal ambitions into a broader realistic situation.What he faced was not only the choice of personal destiny, but also the issue of how a generation of intellectuals understand the country, people's livelihood and the responsibilities of the times.

The series uses Zhang Jian's process of setting up an industry as an important clue, presenting the difficult decision he made between ideals and reality.In 1895, he began to prepare for Dasheng Cotton Mill.For China at that time, the start of national industry was not easy. Capital, technology, market and institutional environment may all become obstacles.Zhang Jian chose to respond to the predicament of the times with industry, hoping to allow local production to truly enter the market competition.This path requires both the vision to judge the situation and the determination to take long-term risks.The work uses various difficulties in the entrepreneurial process to show the historical picture of the difficult emergence of national industry in modern China.

The development of Dasheng Cotton Mill is closely linked to the local handloom industry and market competition.The industrial exploration described in the play is not limited to the success or failure of a company, but puts production, employment, business transactions and ordinary people's lives in the same picture.Zhang Jian realized that industry was not simply a tool for pursuing profits, but also related to whether local society could obtain a stable foundation for development.Against the background of the continued impact of foreign commodities, he tried to create a more sustainable living space for the people by developing local industries.This kind of thinking that extends from business operations to social responsibility also constitutes an important driving force for the characters' actions.

Promoting national prosperity through education is another core thread of Jiang Hai Chao Sheng.Zhang Jian did not limit his industrial income to capital accumulation, but continued to invest in education, charity and local public undertakings.He promoted the establishment of different types of schools such as normal schools, textiles, medicine, and agriculture, hoping to give more people the opportunity to master new knowledge and skills.The drama thus juxtaposes education and industry: the former cultivates talents, while the latter provides space for practice and development. The two support each other and point to the longer-term future of local society.The process of Zhang Jian running between different careers also makes the character's ideals no longer remain in slogans, but are presented in specific choices one after another.

Zhang Jian’s story is also about personal gains and losses and perseverance.He not only has the glory of being the top pick, but also has to face the pressure and practical obstacles in industrial operations; he has to deal with the immediate difficulties and endure the loneliness of not being able to realize his ideal immediately.The work does not describe the character as a symbol separated from life, but through his choices, frustrations and commitments, it presents a person who is constantly looking for answers in the tide of the times.Faced with the unpredictable situation, he insisted on breaking through stereotypes and daring to be the first. He also understood the weight of responsibility through repeated practice.The hard-working spirit, resilience and feelings of family and country in the characters have become the driving force for the continuous advancement of the narrative.

《Jiang Hai Chao Sheng》 directed by Wang Weimin, written by Zhang Qiang, starring Wang Ou, Yang Lixin, He Bing, and Hao Ping.The title of the play not only points out the regional characteristics of Nantong, which has rivers and seas, but also echoes Zhang Jian’s open vision of being based on the local area and following the trend of the times.The work is based on historical facts and puts themes such as national industry, educational development and local construction into the fate of the characters, trying to let the audience see the actions and beliefs of modern sages when facing the problems of the times.Zhang Jian's pursuit of saving the country through industry and rejuvenating the country through education is not only an ideal belonging to a certain historical stage, but also transformed into a spiritual expression of responsibility, creativity and long-termism in the play.

《Jiang Hai Chao Sheng》 is a biographical drama of modern historical figures, with Zhang Jian's life practice as the main line.

After the Sino-Japanese War of 1898-1894, Zhang Jian took the ideal of saving the country through industry and rejuvenating the country through education, and set up enterprises and promoted the development of education amidst the changes of the times.The drama has 28 episodes and will be broadcast on CCTV-1 prime time from July 20, 2026. It will be launched simultaneously on iQiyi, Tencent Video and Youku.