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The First Emperor: My All-Star Team of Chinese Legends

A medical student travels to ancient China and unites famed historical figures to serve the First Emperor.

Where to Watch in English

Available on PineDrama under The Time Traveler's Iron Dynasty as well as a Traditional Chinese edition.

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Story

What if great minds and warriors from across Chinese history could serve the First Emperor together? A medical student travels back to ancient China and brings them together to help build a stronger empire.

Noteworthy

Why Watch

  • A historical all-star team: Famous strategists and generals from different dynasties, including Zhuge Liang and Huo Qubing, join forces in ancient China.
  • A second chance for history’s heroes: Figures who never met in real life get the chance to work together, offering an imaginative answer to some of history’s great “what-ifs.”
  • A charismatic First Emperor: Ambitious and commanding, the emperor welcomes talented people and gives them room to shine.
  • Building an empire: Rather than lingering on romance, the story focuses on development, military strategy, and expansion.
  • Cross-era team dynamics: Personalities from different periods bring clashing ideas, historical jokes, and lively teamwork to the story.
  • Fast-paced wish fulfillment: Modern knowledge and the all-stars’ talents keep the story moving through satisfying victories and rapid progress.
Seasons

Watch order

Listed in season-number order using the platform’s exact Chinese titles. This guide introduces the opening listing.

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Sources

Research note: Hongguo’s exact-title listing is now available. This guide uses that opening story, rather than the previously unverified compilation. The similarly named “从摇诸葛亮开始” is a separate listing.

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