Swords Into Plowshares 2026

Overview

Swords Into Plowshares is a 2026 Chinese historical television series that explores the transition from fragmentation to unification during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. Directed by Yang Lei and Lu Beike with a script by Dong Zhe, the drama is produced by Huace Film & TV. The narrative centers on three determined youths, Qian Hongshu, Zhao Kuangyin, and Guo Rong, as they navigate the political upheaval and war characteristic of this era. The series follows the life of Qian Hongchu of the Wuyue Kingdom, documenting his youth and his eventual accomplishment of Na Tu Gui Song. Through the perspective of a young monarch, the show illustrates the efforts of these individuals to overcome the widespread suffering caused by ongoing conflict. The cast includes Bai Yu, Zhou Yutong, Zhu Yawen, Yu Haoming, Dong Yong, and Ni Dahong. Comprising 48 episodes, the first season of this historical drama premiered on January 23, 2026. The series is also known by its Chinese title, Taiping Nian.