Amid the outbreak of the Korean War in 1950, China decisively intervenes, deploying the Volunteer Army under Mao Zedong’s strategic guidance. Facing fierce battles and shifting leadership on both sides, the war culminates in prolonged negotiations.
In the late 20th century, Chinese mushroom expert Li Changhuan brought cultivation technology to the South Pacific to combat local poverty. Despite tough conditions, he set up basic shelters and developed dry rice techniques, significantly improving the lives of the local people through successful mushroom cultivation.
In 1952, during the Korean War, the volunteer army gains the upper hand after numerous battles. To strengthen their position at the negotiation table, the United Nations Forces make a final stand at Shangganling, launching a fierce assault on October 14. For 43 days, the volunteer soldiers bravely resist and endure intense tunnel warfare under harsh conditions, demonstrating their resilience and determination to leave a lasting impact on the course of history.
In the last two to three years of their poverty alleviation efforts, Han Li works with Ga Cha secretary Bao Feng to lead the party members in improving the quality of life of the masses.
Han Li has volunteered to become the first secretary of Ga Cha village only to realize upon his arrival that things are far from being as simple as he initially expected. Nonetheless, he refuses to be intimidated by the difficulties before him as he formulates a precise plan of attack and lays a solid foundation to construct a thriving industry and revitalize the beautiful countryside for the people to live in.