Rebellion erupts in Shaanxi and Gansu, and the Hui Rebellion sweeps across thousands of miles. The protagonist gathers troops and claims territory amid the chaos, eventually becoming a powerful warlord in his own right. He reads the situation shrewdly, secures a powerful patron, uses an official title to legitimize his rule, and openly expands his strength.
With seasoned political skills, he quietly builds up his power. Rising from a minor frontier warlord, he ultimately digs out the very foundations of the Great Qing’s national fortune with his own hands.