The novel tells the story of Liu Fei, who just graduated from college, who stood out from a civil servant, then worked his way from clerk to deputy section chief, section chief, county magistrate, county party secretary, mayor, party secretary and so on, until he reached the top and became the head of state.

In the whole process, there are many contradictions, constant struggles, endless intrigues and intrigues, and unpredictable officialdom.

However, with his extraordinary courage, wise mind and strong connections, Liu Fei almost lost.