The story revolves around Jiang Li's struggle in the whirlpool of power and conspiracy in troubled times. Starting from a humble family, he has dealt with powerful officials, the court, and the Jianghu. As the political situation changes and alliances are divided and reunited, he competes with like-minded friends and powerful people who are both enemies and friends. Every step is full of strategies and jokes. Jiang Li not only had to plan for his own survival and the turnaround of his family, but he was also involved in events such as princely disputes, palace assassinations, and local rebellions. The three volumes respectively take Jiang Li as an official, take power, and finally break the situation as the main line, showing the ups and downs of the group's struggle for power, pursuit of profit, and growth.