The story takes place in the Aba area of Sichuan before liberation. Chieftain Maggie (played by Liu Wei) is backed by the Kuomintang and is a well-known local bully. He survives by growing poppies, manufacturing and selling opium, and has his own armed forces. The surrounding chieftains dare not compete with him. He has two sons. The handsome eldest young master (played by Ren Qing) is his heir. The second young master (played by Li Jie) who is naturally dull has long been excluded from his succession. Due to years of severe drought, the helpless hungry people had no choice but to join Maggie's army in order to find food and clothing. The second young master was also happy to please the chieftain's daughter Tana (played by Fan Bingbing). Commissioner Huang took the opportunity to persuade the second young master to start a business. Soon, banks appeared on the streets, a tax system was established, and the prototype of a commercial market town appeared in Aba for the first time. The silly young master's crooked beating made all the villagers happy, but at this time the eldest young master's eyes were full of murderous intent. At this moment, the sound of liberation artillery has been faintly heard...
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