The story takes place in the fictional empire of Chang'an. Shen Muye, a grassroots wise man, was involved in the whirlpool of power due to an official injustice. He met the outspoken princess Ye Wanqing, Jianghu leader Lin Qianxiao and cold-faced counselor Xu Yushan, formed a grassroots think tank, and fought a protracted intellectual battle with the powerful minister Fan Wujiu. The palace, rivers and lakes, the market and foreign forces continued to stir up trouble. Shen Muye was repeatedly betrayed and backlashed. In the end, he relied on humor, wisdom and tenacity to turn everyone into friends, pushing the last emperor to make the most unexpected decision, and realizing a new world of power that truly belongs to the common people. The book is divided into four volumes: a reckless entry, a battle of wits, a reversal of power, and the return of the world. The rhythm is tight and ups and downs, the power game is intertwined with humor, the characters grow in twists and turns, and finally ends.
