Legend of the Heroes of Langjuxu

During the reign of Emperor Wu of the Western Han, the northern Xiongnu tribes ran rampant, raiding the borderlands and seizing gold, silk, and people. The people suffered terribly under their oppression. Ever since Yizhixie declared himself Chanyu, the threat had grown even worse. Hoping to restore the Qin dynasty, Ying Fu, a descendant of Qin Shi Huang, became his military adviser. He planned to unite their armies, crush the Central Plains, and bring China under their rule. The realm was on the brink of ruin. Emperor Wu had long resolved to defeat the Xiongnu, but the court had no capable generals or worthy ministers to support him. He could not lightly initiate a war, and his grand ambitions seemed doomed to go unfulfilled. With no other choice, he sought freedom among forests and streams, indulging himself in the beauty of the mountains and rivers. One day, he crossed paths with Ren Shifei. Impressed by Ren Shifei's quick wit and spirited, unconventional nature, he swore brotherhood with him and entrusted him with grave responsibilities for the empire...