The Heroic Spirit of Zhao Hanqing

Core Setting: At the end of the Sui dynasty, Emperor Yang ruled with tyranny, plunging the land into chaos as warlords rose up and flames of war spread everywhere. It was an era teeming with heroes and men of chivalry.

Main Story: This is the story of Qin Qiong (Qin Shubao), a legendary hero who began as a principled local official. After enduring countless trials and befriending many heroes, he eventually became a founding hero who helped a wise ruler unite the realm. Through the twists and turns of Qin Qiong's fate, the story depicts the bandit heroes known as the Wagang heroes and other extraordinary figures of a chaotic age as they upheld chivalry and chose their own destinies amid the tide of history. Their loyalty, courage, triumphs, and sorrows compose a stirring ode to the heroes of a turbulent era.