In a fictional late-Qing dynasty, orphan Wang Yuanshan is taken in by Li Mubai while struggling to survive, gradually learning the meaning of responsibility and duty. After his mentor encounters a life-changing upheaval, he leaves the mountain village. Through his experiences along the way, he realizes that beyond personal gains and losses, countless ordinary people yearn for a peaceful and stable life. He therefore joins forces with the villagers to establish Anmin Stronghold, reclaiming wasteland, developing livelihoods, restoring order, and recruiting talented people from far and wide. As the tides of the times shift, Wang Yuanshan grows from a young man struggling to survive into a leader devoted to his country and people. Leading those around him in the pursuit of strength and independence, he writes a legendary story of building a homeland.