Xia Ren time-travels to the chaotic late Yuan dynasty, rescues a young Mu Ying, and fortuitously encounters Zhu Yuanzhang and Lady Ma. Using his knowledge to assist Zhu Chongba and offering strategies, he devises plans during the critical crisis in Haozhou to reinforce city defenses and stabilize the people's hearts. Facing the pressure of Jia Lu's one hundred thousand imperial troops, everyone unites to tenaciously defend the city, with sovereign, ministers, military, and civilians working with one heart to resist the enemy. Quietly observing the shifting winds and clouds, Xia Ren assists Zhu Yuanzhang in accumulating strength, guarding the common people amidst the fires of the chaotic era, and calmly awaiting the dawn of creating a prosperous age.