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The Yang's Saga", is the first of a two part series and was only 6 episodes long. The sequel was "Female of the Yang Warriors", which I have never seen. Lau Tak Wah was the main lead in this series as Yang Yin Chiu and was the only male Yang warrior to remain alive and stay with the family. Miu Kiu Wai was the fourth son, Yang Yin Fai, who later marries a Liao princess. Wong Yat Wah, was Yang Yin Tak, who becomes a monk after being injured in battle. Leung Chiu Wai was Yang Yin Ji a diete sent to help the Yang family fight against the Liao Dynasty. Tong Chun Yip plays Bat Wong the Lord of the Sung Dynasty.
The Yang's Saga", takes place during the Northern Sung Dynasty (960 - 1127 AD). During this period China was under constant attack from many nomadic tribes. Although a thriving economy the Northern Sung Dynasty never possesed any great military strength. To end a number of wars against the invading tribes, the Sung Dynasty were often forced to sign peace treaties. "The Yang's Saga", focuses on the war between the fierce Kithan warriors from the Liao Dynasty taking place around 1017 AD. The first of a number of wars which eventaully led to the the Jurchain invasion from the North and forced the Sung Dynasty to the South.
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