The story takes place in the hinterland of the Central Plains from the end of the last century to the 1920s of this century.
Under the control of his distorted world view, outlook on life, and values, Hu Sanyuan cultivated relationships and formed cliques. From a grassroots scientific and technological staff member, he became a bureau-level cadre in three or two years. As his power grows, his selfish desires become more and more intense, and it is difficult to return. Finally sent himself to jail...