The protagonist Liu Zu was born in the center of the whirlpool of court struggle, and his mother and concubine were bullied. He has experienced the warmth and ups and downs of the world since he was a child, and he has set his ambition to dominate the world and protect his mother. The road to growth was full of thorns, and several royal brothers did anything to seize the throne of the prince. He endured and lurked in the undercurrent. With his wisdom and courage, he made connections, accumulated strength, and skillfully dealt with it. Finally, he stood out in the cruel struggle and ascended to the throne.
After ascending to the throne, Liu Zu had the ambition to create a peaceful and prosperous era, rectifying the government, severely punishing corruption, and vigorously promoting talented people; he carried out economic reforms, reduced taxes, and promoted the development of agriculture and commerce; when the border was in crisis, he personally went on military expeditions to repel foreign enemies and defend the dignity of the country. But in terms of emotions, the harem continued to have disputes, and the conflict between the queen and his beloved concubine Wan Niang made him mentally and physically exhausted. As he grew older and his health declined, the road to cultivating a successor also became full of twists and turns. The death of the second prince and the courtiers' doubts about the third prince failed to stop him from planning for the future of the country. In the end, although Liu Zu's life came to an end, he left behind a legend that inspired future generations.