Liu Jianjun returns to Beijing after leaving the military and puts down roots in a courtyard compound as the Liu family's Third Uncle. First, he establishes his authority and keeps the troublemakers in the compound in line. Then he makes a name for himself in his new post, while protecting his family and those around him amid the tides of the times. Step by step, he rises from a local industrial leader to a senior official overseeing the development and livelihoods of an entire region, ultimately achieving both peace in his little courtyard and prosperity for his country.
