The whole drama starts from Comrade Nie Rong Zhen's youthful years studying in France and tells the story of his role in the Agrarian Revolution and the Anti-Japanese War, the most influential historical events and personal experiences in various periods such as the war, the War of Liberation, and the construction of New China.

While respecting and restoring history, the drama presents a flesh-and-blood and emotional Nie Rong Zhen to the audience.