In 1917, Yuan Shikai proclaims himself emperor, and
General Cai E launches the National Protection Movement,
ushering in a brief era of warlordism. Patriotic young man
Zheng Shaoqing returns from studying abroad to discover
his entire family brutally murdered. After extensive
investigation, he links the incident to the powerful warlord
Marshal Ma. Shaoqing disguises himself and infiltrates
Marshal Ma's residence, seeking revenge for his parents.
Thus begins a saga of love and hate.
