A tale of Prince Xiaobai's return to Qi during the Spring and Autumn period and the struggle for the throne.
After Duke Xiang of Qi dies suddenly, Prince Xiaobai and Prince Jiu each rush toward Linzi, the capital of Qi, to vie for the throne, protected by the force of Bao Shuya, Guan Zhong, and various heroes, retainers, and sworn fighters from across Shandong.
On the journey home, they must guard against assassinations by each other's sworn fighters while setting assassins, outlaws, members of the Li Sect, and others along the route to block their rivals. Various forces with their own agendas, including the Yan state's Wuzi-armored troops and the Jin state's Qiaohua Dang, get caught up in the chaos and fighting.
At the Great Wall passes, Yellow River crossings, cities, and garrisons, every step means life or death.
[There are no weaklings. Death is simply the fulfillment of promises and fate.]
It seems that the warriors from the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period are vividly written on the page, and the author's writing style is very much like that of a historian, unfolding the story smoothly.