In troubled times, society collapses and people are in dire straits. Gu Bule, a little grassroots man, originally just wanted to live an ignoble life, but a misunderstanding led to him getting involved in the struggle for hegemony among princes and the dangers of the rivers and lakes. He not only made friends in need, but also encountered hatred and love, and embarked on a bumpy journey from the marketplace to the vortex of political power. A group of partners with different identities around them worked together in troubled times, using wisdom, humor and courage to solve many crises. In the end, they not only saved their lives, but also used alternative methods to influence the direction of the times. Although princes are ups and downs and heroes are laughing and talking, in the final analysis, small people can also live a colorful life in troubled times.