After the major campaigns, the Liberation War’s focus shifted to the northwest. Hu Zongnan retreated south, and Fang Zhiqiao led his remnants to Mount Hua, known for its rugged terrain. Fang deployed forces at key passes, but a military intelligence officer, with herbalist Chang Shenglin’s help, cut off enemy communication by reaching the North Peak. A political offensive led to the surrender of the enemy at Qianshi Zhuang, controlling all passages between the North and West Peaks. Trapped, Fang Zhiqiao’s troops, with shattered morale, launched a futile counterattack, leading to his despairing lament.

Yuntai Guo
as Li Minji, scouting advisor

Fang Hua
as Ziqiao Fang, bandit commander

Liu Liu
as Sheng-Lin Chang

Peng Hu
as Chang's mother

Yunong Li
as Kai-Fu Zhu

Guan Zongxiang
as Bandit chief of staff

Fei Huang
as Sheng-Qi Wang

Li Lili
as Bandit commander's wife

Li Jinbang
as The Commander

Xu Youxin
as Commissar