In a world where fate is often dictated by circumstances, one man's rise to power is met with skepticism. Liu Bei, a strategist, is questioned about his involvement with Dong Zhuo, a powerful warlord. Liu Bei reveals that his ascension to leadership was not by design, but rather a result of the circumstances surrounding Dong Zhuo's untimely demise. Despite his reluctance, Liu Bei found himself at the helm of the Western Army, and later, the emperor. With each step of his journey, he was forced into positions of power, and his decisions were often made under duress. Is Liu Bei's path to becoming the emperor a testament to his cunning, or a result of the machinations of those around him?