Xu Seng

In 1943, a young sniper joins forces with the underground resistance to help launch a crucial battle against the Japanese army in Haicheng. As deadly sniper duels unfold, a hidden enemy conspiracy is revealed, forcing Chinese soldiers to fight with limited resources and unyielding courage in a brutal fight for survival.

In October 1936, after the three main Red Army forces joined forces, over 20,000 troops crossing the Yellow River were reorganized into the Red Army West Route Army, tasked with opening an international route in the Hexi Corridor. Fighting against harsh environment and far superior enemy forces, they captured key strongholds in January 1937 but fell into heavy siege after Gaotai was lost. Most officers and soldiers sacrificed heroically, and the remaining finally returned to the revolutionary base after untold hardships. Their sacrifice and contribution are forever remembered.

A couple living in a poor mountainous area leads a peaceful life with their young son. Tragedy strikes when a fire engulfs their home, leading the father to lose a leg while saving their child, and the mother to donate her corneas, resulting in blindness. As the son grows up and moves to the city, he distances himself from his humble origins, only to later realize the depth of his parents' love and sacrifices.

In 20th century Shanghai, Hong Sanyuan arrives with his mother and close friend, Qi Lin, in search of a better life. There, he came under the guidance of ferry leader Yan Hua. Hong becomes entangled in the power struggles between two large conglomerates, and eventually also becomes involved in political affairs.

In the eight years of Qianlong's reign, a golden chamber bird inspection led to a catastrophic earthquake that caused disasters. It exposed the crisis of the shrinking of grain fields in Daqing.