Amid the chaos of the Five Dynasties, young Lu Annian unexpectedly becomes the registrar of Qing Shan County, a remote district, and gains a special ability that produces grain as the population grows. Faced with a dilapidated city and displaced people, he starts with a bowl of hot porridge, taking in refugees, registering households, and providing relief through work. He leads the people in repairing homes, building workshops, and strengthening the city's defenses. Under his governance, the desolate town gradually regains order and everyday life, while its people gain identities, jobs, and places to call home. As Qing Shan County continues to grow, new challenges arise one after another. Can Lu Annian unite the people of the entire county to defend their homeland and rekindle the lights in countless homes?