"Heroes of New Troubled Times" is a tribute to the master's classic work. It was narrated by Yao Chuanzheng, created by Guo Jia, and planned and produced by Xu Shengyu. This book refers to a variety of historical materials, folklore and combines artistic creation to tell the story of Zhang Zuolin, the king of the Northeast, in his early years. It tells the story of Zhang Zuolin's gradual rise in the troubled times. The book starts with Zhang Zuolin starting an insurance team, being attacked by a sneak attack, and being unable to escape with his life. He went through various twists and turns, and was finally recruited by the Qing court, laying the foundation for becoming the king of the Northeast in the future and taking over the Central Plains. This book integrates history, politics, military, strategy, and folk customs, bringing to the audience more realistic stories of Zhang Zuolin, Zhang Jinghui, Zhang Zuoxiang, Tang Yulin, Sun Liechen and other familiar warlords as well as the style of that era.
