The realm is the board, and the people are the pieces.
The protagonist enters public service as a scholar from Hongdu, full of passion, only to discover to his astonishment that becoming a player is no easy feat.
The tide of the times sweeps everyone along.
In the imperial court and across the land, he will match wits with brilliant ministers, battle famous generals, and win the hearts of beauties, climbing step by step toward the very top.
