During the Long March, the Red Army's retreat from the Chinese National Army, Wang Rui loses his father but survives himself thanks to the aid of Mao Zedong.  Despite losing the remaining members of his family during various battles of the Long March, Wang Rui grows up to be a brave and strong young man, thanks to the continuing support of Mao Zedong.  With Zhong Qiu, Wang Xingang, Wang Wufu.