The Water Margin Aspirations

Zhu Rui, a military academy instructor, is swept away by floodwaters while fighting floods and transported to the late Northern Song world of Water Margin, where he becomes a village schoolteacher in Shijie Village. The Northern Song's harsh policies leave the people in unbearable misery. Driven by a sense of justice, Zhu Rui leads the villagers of Shijie and the surrounding communities in resisting the tax collectors, outmaneuvering them with a clever plan. Far-sighted, he begins preparing to seize Liangshan before Wang Lun ever goes there. After making careful preparations, he leads his followers up Liangshan under cover of night and builds fortifications. Zhu Rui then puts the stronghold in order, enforces strict discipline, and trains the soldiers. With the mission of protecting the people and punishing corrupt officials, Liangshan's fame spreads far and wide, attracting many righteous men to join. From flood relief to Water Margin, Zhu Rui uses his courage and wisdom to forge a Liangshan legend amid the chaos, and his deeds are celebrated far and wide.