In the spring of 1925, the Beiyang government existed in name only, and the land of China fell into a chaotic world dominated by warlords. Gu Chengjun, a top student from the military academy who returned from studying abroad, cherishes the ambition of strengthening the army and saving the country, but he is involved in the power struggle within the Hunan warlords. From a marginalized staff officer, he gradually grew into a powerful figure in the test of blood and fire, dealing with major forces such as Zhili, Anhui, Feng, and Jin. During these war-torn years, there was Pao Ze's betrayal and loyalty, Hong Yan's tenderness and calculation, and even the painful choice between ideal and reality. Gu Chengjun holds military power in his hands and bones in his feet. How will he write his own destiny in the torrent of the times? Will he become a warlord who separatist power, or will he take a more difficult path?
