At Jianghai Pier, gang leader Du Yunqiao steers the gray rivers and lakes with iron rules and loyalty. On the one hand, it maintains order in the port and protects three thousand coolies; on the other hand, it deals with foreign merchants, government and various forces. When interests erode morality and conspiracies stir up the storm, he must hold on to the final bottom line on this smokeless battlefield - the rivers and lakes are the rivers and lakes, and the dock is home.
