Series synopsis
Swords Into Plowshares, also known as 太平年 is a Chinese drama television series that premiered on iQiyi on January 23, 2026. It ended on February 12, 2026. It stars Bai Yu, Zhou Yutong, Zhu Yawen and Yu Haoming.
During the tumultuous period of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, three determined youths—Qian Hongshu, Zhao Kuangyin, and Guo Rong—navigate the chaos of political upheaval and war as they strive to overcome the suffering caused by endless conflict.
Premise
During the tumultuous period of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, three determined youths—Qian Hongshu, Zhao Kuangyin, and Guo Rong—navigate the chaos of political upheaval and war as they strive to overcome the suffering caused by endless conflict.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Bai Yu as Qian Hongchu
- Zhou Yutong as Sun Taizhen
- Zhu Yawen as Zhao Kuangyin
- Yu Haoming as Guo Rong
- Dong Yong as Feng Dao
- Jiang Kai as Guo Wei
- Hao Ping as Zhao Hongyin
- Shang Bai as Ge Qiang
Guest cast
- Hai Yitian as Shi Jingtan
- Jia Hongwei as Zhang Yanze
- Zheng Renchen as Zhang Huaisu
- Dai Yi as Zhang Shi
- Xiao Hang as Shi Chonggui
- Guo Chong as Qian Hongjun
- Yang Zihua as Zhou Ping
- Ni Dahong as Hu Jinsi
- You Yongzhi as Qian Yuanguan
- Wang Shuo as Yuan Dezhao
- Wang Zhipeng as He Chengxun
- Zhao Zheng as Shen Wenqi
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 48 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 48 | January 23, 2026 | February 12, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 As war fractures the realm, young Qian Hongchu stumbles into a web of corruption and maritime intrigue. In the north, Zhao Kuangyin begins questioning a brutal political order that will shape both their fates. |
January 23, 2026 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 After a palace fire exposes rot within Wuyue’s treasury, succession tensions erupt. As King Qian Yuanguan dies, factions move quickly — and Qian Hongchu finds himself caught between family loyalty and rising ambition. |
January 23, 2026 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 With the throne newly claimed by Qian Hongzuo, blood is spilled to silence rivals. When Qian Hongchu secretly calls on Huanglong Island for aid, Wuyue faces a naval standoff that tests the limits of royal authority. |
January 23, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | iQiyi |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 23, 2026 |
| Last aired | February 12, 2026 |
| Status | Ended |