The story is set in the ups and downs of the Great Yao Empire. It focuses on the growth experience of Han Xiao, a newly promoted scholar, and describes his battle of wits and courage with Du Rulong and other powerful officials in his official career. Relying on his humor, wit and grassroots wisdom, Han Xiao united with a group of like-minded partners to decipher espionage, dismantle conspiracies, turn around adversity, and continue to climb to the top of power. Each volume has an independent main line of power struggle and an emotional branch line. From the first entry into officialdom, to the unveiling of the shadow of the empire, to the ultimate game of high power, there are climaxes and suspense. The whole book describes the complex power struggle in a humorous and light tone. It not only has a compact progression of events, but also has a relaxed and humorous daily description. It reveals warmth in the ups and downs and highlights the bright colors of human nature in the bloody storm.
