杨峰
| Original Name | 杨峰 |
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A man from the modern era who has been transported to the Ming Dynasty. Desperate to return home, he impersonates a merchant from the South Seas while trying to navigate the harsh realities of the ancient world.
宋头
| Original Name | 宋头 |
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A petty official of the city guard in Nanjing. He is opportunistic, cynical, and accustomed to profiting from his position, though he ultimately shows a rare moment of leniency.
齐老六
| Original Name | 齐老六 |
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A soldier serving under Chief Song. He is curious, observant, and prone to gossiping about new arrivals.
朝奉
| Original Name | 朝奉 |
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An elderly, shrewd, and experienced appraiser at a pawnshop in Nanjing. He is highly vigilant and skeptical of goods he has not encountered before.
老农
| Original Name | 老农 |
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An impoverished peasant living in a secluded village during the Ming Dynasty. He grudgingly allows the protagonist to stay in his shed in exchange for money.
徐姐
| Original Name | 徐姐 |
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An employee in the finance department in her early thirties. She is known for her attractive appearance and her ability to remain professional while dealing with workplace misconduct.
周胜达
| Original Name | 周胜达 |
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The warehouse supervisor at Dalitong Logistics. A corrupt individual who abuses his power to cover for his nephew, Wang Xiaobo, and threatens subordinates who cross him.
王小波
| Original Name | 王小波 |
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The nephew of Supervisor Zhou. He is lazy, entitled, and relies on nepotism to hold his position, often neglecting his duties and harassing other employees.
周胜德
| Original Name | 周胜德 |
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The manager of the logistics company who fires Yang Feng. He is pragmatic but easily intimidated by physical displays of power.
张思成
| Original Name | 张思成 |
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A middle-aged shopkeeper at the Chaoyang Market. He is pragmatic, slightly weary, but maintains a friendly and concerned relationship with Yang Feng.
店小二
| Original Name | 店小二 |
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A weary employee at Laifu Inn tasked with keeping watch over the premises during the night shifts.
大黄狗
| Original Name | 大黄狗 |
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A watchdog kept at Laifu Inn that seems sensitive to the supernatural fluctuations caused by Yang Feng.
伙计
| Original Name | 伙计 |
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An arrogant clerk employed at the Treasure Pavilion who judges customers solely by their attire and social standing.
石掌柜
| Original Name | 石掌柜 |
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The astute and amiable manager of the Donglai Silverware shop. He uses a kindly, smiling exterior to conceal his instincts as a shrewd, profit-focused businessman.
朱元璋
| Original Name | 朱元璋 |
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The founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, whose lack of economic knowledge regarding bullion reserves led to the rapid devaluation of paper currency during his reign.
黄天耀
| Original Name | 黄天耀 |
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A bald, robust man in his forties who owns the Jinling Huihuang Pharmaceutical company. He is a wealthy entrepreneur with a keen interest in antiquities.
古藤青
| Original Name | 古藤青 |
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A slender man in his fifties and a widely respected art collector based in the city of Jinling. He is highly disciplined regarding the protocols of appraisal and artifact handling.
曹大忠
| Original Name | 曹大忠 |
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The powerful and influential Garrison Eunuch of Nanjing. He is effeminate, shrewd, and maintains a cold, calculating demeanor. He is easily swayed by the prospect of wealth and holds a significant military rank.
徐弘基
| Original Name | 徐弘基 |
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The Duke of Wei and a prominent noble of the Ming Empire. He is a shrewd businessman who is currently furious about his shop's recent commercial failures.
梁掌柜
| Original Name | 梁掌柜 |
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The manager of the Treasure Pavilion who has fallen into disgrace after losing significant business to their competitor, Donglai Silverware.
桑华
| Original Name | 桑华 |
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A film director known for projects such as 'Qinghua'. He is opportunistic and actively seeks to network with wealthy patrons and collectors to support his film productions.
曾离
| Original Name | 曾离 |
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An actress starring in the TV drama 'Don't Ask Me Who I Am'.
闫丹晨
| Original Name | 闫丹晨 |
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A lead actress in the TV drama 'Don't Ask Me Who I Am', known for her beauty and status as the 'Chang'e' figure at the table.
历勤勤
| Original Name | 历勤勤 |
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An actress starring in the TV drama 'Don't Ask Me Who I Am'.
杨梅
| Original Name | 杨梅 |
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An actress starring in the TV drama 'Don't Ask Me Who I Am'.
杨来顺
| Original Name | 杨来顺 |
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A former famine refugee from Shanxi who was purchased by Yang Feng as a domestic servant. He is loyal and deeply appreciative of Yang Feng's kind treatment.
杨周氏
| Original Name | 杨周氏 |
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The wife of Yang Laishun, serving as a domestic helper in Yang Feng's household. She is diligent and protective of her employer, whom she views as a benefactor.
石忠义
| Original Name | 石忠义 |
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The manager of Donglai Silverware, also known as Manager Shi. He is seeking to build a business alliance with Yang Feng.
梁寿
| Original Name | 梁寿 |
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The manager of the Treasure Pavilion, sent by his employer to clumsily attempt to reconcile with Yang Feng after a previous incident where Yang Feng was mistreated by their staff.
徐达
| Original Name | 徐达 |
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A renowned historical general of the early Ming Dynasty, posthumously titled the Prince of Zhongshan. His mysterious death involving a steamed goose is a sensitive subject for the Duke of Wei's estate.
皇爷
| Original Name | 皇爷 |
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The sovereign ruler of the Ming Empire, known for his eccentric personality and deep obsession with woodworking and carpentry, often neglecting imperial duties.
九千岁
| Original Name | 九千岁 |
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A title of immense prestige, referring to the powerful head eunuch Wei Zhongxian. He exercises near-total control over state affairs and demands exotic tributes from his subordinates.
小太监
| Original Name | 小太监 |
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An imperial attendant serving under Cao Dazhong. He is pragmatic, etiquette-conscious, and adept at soliciting bribes while delivering official imperial decrees.
石开
| Original Name | 石开 |
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A middle-aged official from the Ministry of War's Bureau of Provisions. He is haughty, dismissive, and clearly harbors resentment toward Yang Feng while maintaining a bare minimum of professional conduct.
耿副千户
| Original Name | 耿副千户 |
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A swarthy, sturdy officer at the Jiangdong Gate Chiliarch Post. He acts as the team leader for the local garrison and is highly adept at sycophancy to secure advantages for his post.
二狗
| Original Name | 二狗 |
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A young, fair-skinned subordinate at the Chiliarch Post. He speaks out of turn and lacks the guarded caution of the elder officers.
褚茂光
| Original Name | 褚茂光 |
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A young Centurion around eighteen or nineteen years old. He is brash and resentful of Yang Feng, initially doubting his qualifications, but is quickly reprimanded for his insolence.
齐岩
| Original Name | 齐岩 |
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A Garrison Overseer stationed at the Chiliarch Post.
李革
| Original Name | 李革 |
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A scholarly, middle-aged man serving as the Clerk at the Chiliarch Post. He wears a long robe and is responsible for managing all records, ledgers, and land titles for the garrison.
苟醒马
| Original Name | 苟醒马 |
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A Centurion serving within the local garrison, present at the initial banquet with Yang Feng.
严狄
| Original Name | 严狄 |
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A Centurion serving within the local garrison.
广海
| Original Name | 广海 |
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A Centurion serving within the local garrison.
何晟
| Original Name | 何晟 |
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A Centurion serving within the local garrison.
许立
| Original Name | 许立 |
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A Centurion serving within the local garrison.
曹迎予
| Original Name | 曹迎予 |
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A Centurion serving within the local garrison.
狄大人
| Original Name | 狄大人 |
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The deceased former Chiliarch of the Jiangdong Gate post. He was known for pleading with the Ministry of War to secure supplies for the desperate garrison.
石大人
| Original Name | 石大人 |
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An official within the Ministry of War holding a grudge against Yang Feng, threatening the garrison's supply lines.
蒋尚书
| Original Name | 蒋尚书 |
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The Minister of the Ministry of War in the Ming Empire. He holds central authority over military logistics and is currently the target of a political lobbying attempt by the Duke of Wei to undermine Yang Feng.
宋晓
| Original Name | 宋晓 |
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A destitute and starving soldier stationed at the Jiangdong Gate garrison, struggling to provide for his impoverished family.
大丫
| Original Name | 大丫 |
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Song Xiao's younger sister, who lives in extreme poverty.
Yang Feng: A man from the modern era who has been transported to the Ming Dynasty. Desperate to return home, he impersonates a merchant from the South Seas while trying to navigate the harsh realities of the ancient world.
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The story of I Was A Duke In The Ming Dynasty is set in locations including: Nanjing City, Sanshan Gate, Xuanwu Lake, The Ming Empire.