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In the mid-19th century, the ancient land of China was still under the rule of the Qing Dynasty. In response to Russia's encroachment on China, the court abolished the nearly two-hundred-year-old ban on the Northeast, encouraging people from inland areas to move to the Northeast to cultivate land. Zhu Kaishan (played by Li Youbin), a Shandong native, was one of these early pioneers. By the time he left the pass, the Qing Dynasty had already come to an end. This impulsive man, who had once participated in the Boxer Rebellion, eventually settled in the Northeast after many hardships. Meanwhile, his wife (played by Sa Rina), upon hearing news of her husband, set out on a journey with their children to find him. It was a time of chaos, with foreign powers waging war and warlords and bandits wreaking havoc domestically. Natural disasters and human suffering caused the Chinese people to lead a life of hardship and misery. Although Zhu's family was reunited, countless dangers still lay ahead on this vast and barren black soil. Zhu Kaishan, his wife, and their three sons will each experience the bitter, spicy, sour, and sweet flavors of life...