This book takes Hu Liang, a young civil servant who has just entered the officialdom, as the protagonist, and tells the story of his ups and downs in the whirlpool of power. Hu Liang struggled to move forward in a complex power situation with a pure heart and a bit of humor and wit. He is also friends and foes with experienced officials, ambitious political opponents and close friends, experiencing the collision between ideals and reality. From rising to prominence in a small town to fierce struggles in the city government, and then to the absurd chaos at the apex of power, Hu Liang slowly grows up and witnesses the good and evil of human nature and the absurdity of officialdom. In the end, he uses humor and tenacity to resolve conflicts, bringing a touch of warmth to officialdom. The story ends successfully in the profound confrontation between power and human nature.
