The novel tells that during the war-torn Song Dynasty, in the vast desert, there was a place called Crescent Beach, where there was a Daojia Village, where the Daopan and Daopan tribes lived for generations. It was a desert stronghold where the people stayed there when nothing happened, and fought with arms when there were police. The internal and external troubles created the bravery and wisdom of the tribesmen. It was the only route along the Silk Road. Because of their strict discipline, the Dao family's horse team won the hearts of the people and became the escort messengers for passing caravans, and was famous far and wide. Just when the conflict between the two clans in Daopan became increasingly fierce and the situation was dire, a daughter of a general from the Song Dynasty married into the Dao family and gave advice to the Dao family. Another peasant girl who was destined to have an evil star married into the Pan family by accident. They are caught in an endless battle of grudges...