The Loyal Yue Fei

The story takes place during the late Northern Song Dynasty, where a large-scale invasion of the Central Plains occurs by the Liao army. The emperor, being incompetent in choosing generals, leads to continuous defeats, leaving the common people helpless and homeless. During his period of mourning for his father, Yue Fei (played by Huang Xiaoming) serves as a guard at the residence of the senior statesman Han Xiaozhou (played by Lu Ying) while teaching martial arts and engaging in military and political studies. His mentor, Zhao Jiuling, holds him in high regard, believing he can become a great general of the Song Dynasty. Soon, Jin Wuzhu leads an invasion southward, directly threatening Bianliang. Yue Fei's mother, Yao (played by Zheng Peipei), sends her son off to battle, and before he leaves, she tattoos the words "Loyalty to the Country" on his back. At this time, Emperor Qinzong ascends the throne, leading to a factional division in court between Zhao Gou (played by Ding Zijun) who advocates for war, and Qin Hui (played by Luo Jialiang) who promotes peace. The main war leader, Zong Ze (played by Lu Yong), sets up a martial arts arena to summon talents from all over the country to serve the nation. Liu Yangwang (played by Liu Enyou), instigated by others, slaughters various martial artists on the arena, but Yue Fei arrives just in time to confront Liu Yangwang with his spear....