This book tells the legendary life of Zhang Zuolin, originally a bandit who accepted government amnesty, and how he gradually rose to become the "King of Fengtian," "King of the Northeast", and "King of Manchuria and Mongolia", eventually serving as the Chief Military Officer of the Beijing government. This book truthfully depicts Zhang Zuolin's relentless pursuit of power, often resorting to military force, which brought disaster to the country, the people, and himself. At the same time, it does not overlook his clever maneuvering with the Japanese under pressure, as he made every effort to safeguard China's national sovereignty.