The Advisor Alliance of the Great Strategist Sima Yi

In the late Eastern Han Dynasty, the world was in chaos. The era's great hero Cao Mengde (played by Yu Hewei) rose to prominence among the various warlords. He brought the beleaguered Emperor Xian Liu Xie to Xuchang and used the emperor's authority to command the lords, gradually nurturing a bold ambition within him. While ruthlessly eliminating his rivals, Prime Minister Cao actively sought out worthy officials, appointing only those with talent. From the early advisor Xun Yu to later figures like Xun You and Yang Xiu (played by Zhai Tianlin), they all showcased their talents in his administration. At that time, Sima Yi (played by Wu Xiubo), the second son of the Sima family in Henei, concealed his strength and hid his name, preferring to break his own leg to avoid Cao Cao's summons. Later, at the earnest invitation of Cao Pi (played by Li Chen), he became Cao Pi's advisor. A fierce rivalry unfolded between Cao Pi and his brother Cao Zhi as they competed for the position of heir, with their advisors Sima Yi and Yang Xiu also embroiled in a series of intellectual battles. The battles of Guandu and Chibi turned everything to ashes. The old generation of heroes faded into obscurity, while a new generation of wise warriors would continue their destined struggles in the unfinished chaos…