In an empire where power is paramount, He Dayong, a grassroots official, was involved in numerous power struggles due to an unexpected promotion. Focusing on the struggle between the power of the imperial capital, aristocratic families and the grassroots of the people, he and his friends and opponents staged wonderful battles of wits and games one after another. After going through calculations, marriages, betrayals, and comebacks, He Dayong used humor and wisdom to compete with masters from all walks of life, constantly breaking through the limits of personal growth. The story runs through four volumes at a compact and brisk pace, and finally ends with a finale that overturns the empire's structure.
