The drama tells the life of the red-top businessman Hu Xueyan, who was recognized by Zuo Zongtang for his two witty responses during the early wars, and who then clung to Zuo Zongtang's banner. Hu Xueyan one side for Zuo Zongtang grain, one side of the use of overhand official silver in Shanghai to organize private money changers, after the imperial gift of yellow coats, sealed as a first-class top, became the only red-topped businessman in Chinese history.