This novel is set in the Western Jin Dynasty. It shows that after Jin Hui Emperor Sima Zhong came to the throne, due to his low intelligence, Queen Jia Nanfeng took power, triggering a bloody civil strife that lasted for sixteen years as the kings fought for power. During this period, kings attacked each other, political power changed frequently, society was in turmoil, and the people were in dire straits. From Jia Nanfeng eradicating the auxiliary ministers to the kings raising armies one after another, from the king of Zhao usurping the throne to the king of Qi upholding justice, and then the king of Changsha, Chengdu, Hejian, Donghai, etc. Appearing one after another, the forces of all parties are constantly engaging in intrigues, conspiracy and betrayal. The war caused economic collapse, cultural decline, political corruption, ethnic strife, and the country was riddled with holes. But in this endless darkness, there were still people, loyal ministers, and righteous people who clung to hope. In the end, the Western Jin Dynasty struggled to embark on a new journey of reconstruction and revival amidst the ruins.
