It is the sixth -century CE and Qi Kingdom, now Eastern China, a land in the war.
Young teen prince Jio Yan Zee, a unique young military talent, is sent to remove a force of invaders. Although he makes a brave effort, his army finally was defeated in a decisive battle by ambush. In the Imperial Court, an opportunistic enemy took advantage of the situation, forcing Pai Yan Zee to step into the army – and manages a young subordinate candidate to take the throne.