Emperor Jiaqing was born in the twenty-fifth year of Qianlong, with fifteen sons. Emperor Qianlong, who knew politics well and acted cautiously, made him a prince for more than 20 years. It was not until his later years that he reluctantly gave up the throne to him and became a powerful emperor. Before this, Emperor Jiaqing did not know that he had been made a prince. He is thrifty and does not dare to run on the rugged road to the throne. After his father's long and harsh examination, he finally ascended the throne of the emperor at the age of 37, but at this time, the Qing Dynasty was already tottering and hard to return.

After Emperor Jiaqing came to power, Xiao Shenyang, the first corrupt official, and his henchmen were swept away with lightning speed, which made the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty feel refreshed, and the political situation improved for a time, with great potential for revival. Unfortunately, Jiaqing has been living under the dazzling aura of Emperor Qianlong, and his character is clever and indecisive. Compared with his father and ancestors, he looks mediocre. This book vividly reproduces the struggle of Jiaqing in the political storm during his twenty-five years in power.