S1, E1: It was a time of great turmoil in 1st-century imperial China.Liu Xiu and his brother Liu Yan are peasant brothers but realize their higher calling to lead the rebel forces who want to overthrow the oppressive Xin Empire and restore the Han Dynasty. Joining them on this dangerous quest are the great military strategist Feng Yi and loyal friend Deng Yu, as well as the beautiful Yin Li Hua.