Beginning with the failure of Wang Mang's reforms at the end of the Western Han dynasty, this sweeping historical tale portrays the transition from the late Western Han to the early Eastern Han, an era when heroes emerged in great numbers. Emperor Guangwu, a commoner by birth, contends with rival powers and ultimately rises above them all, laying the foundations for nearly two centuries of Eastern Han rule. The story highlights the bold, confident, and enterprising spirit of the heroes and patriots of the Han people.
