The story takes place in Fengming Town, a chaotic background where dynasties collapse and power is vacuumed. Li Shidan originally just wanted to survive in troubled times, but he accidentally got involved in a tug-of-war between large and small forces. He and his best friend Lin Youfu caused a "chicken robbery incident" and accidentally rescued the courtesan Liu Ruyan. The three formed a grass-stage team and accidentally joined the rebel army. Various forces such as the guarding envoy Chai Dali and the black market boss Hua Ruyi gradually appeared on the scene, and their routines were repeated one after another. Li Shidan got rid of life and death crises one after another, gained friendship, redeemed his lover, and tried to find a way to survive in the chaotic world. In the end, the little people used wit and jokes to counterattack the heroes in troubled times and end the chaos. The book has a compact narration and humor throughout. It contains not only the ups and downs of troubled times, but also various aspects of life intertwined with warmth and laughter.
