The late Ming is engulfed in war, and the people are suffering.
Yet the capital is peaceful, with officials enjoying a life of leisure and idleness.
In a small city in Liaodong, Zhu Youxue opens his eyes to find himself facing this dire situation.
For the sake of the nation and its people, he secretly makes up his mind: to usurp the throne!
But he has no idea that, as his true identity is revealed, a conspiracy never recorded in the history books is quietly sweeping toward him...
