During the mid-to-late Jiajing period of the Ming dynasty, the dynasty transitioned from prosperity to decline, intertwined with domestic turmoil and foreign troubles. The imperial court was plagued by endless factional strife, official corruption, an empty national treasury, and lax military preparations. Local garrisons had deteriorated, and defense forces were weak, making it difficult to resist foreign enemy raids. Witnessing the coastal people suffering, Qi Jiguang made a resolute vow to protect the borders and bring peace to the people. He rigorously trained a new army, invented combat tactics, forged the Qi Family Army, fought across the southeast to pacify the Wokou threat, and safeguarded the peace of the coastal populace. This drama recreates the story of Qi Jiguang defending his home and country, paying tribute to the patriotic soldiers who guarded the mountains and rivers.