At the end of the Ming Dynasty, the north was engulfed in war and littered with corpses; while the south, with its tranquil bridges and flowing water, was a picture of peace and prosperity. Amidst the internal and external troubles of this dynastic decline, a cunning office manager rises to power, sounding the final clarion call for China. True heroes change destiny. The brutal and tragic ancient wars, the realistic portrayal of Ming Dynasty life, and the history created by ordinary people unfold a magnificent yet tender and poignant panorama of the late Ming Dynasty. Book club QQ group: 145034435