In the 17th century and the years before it, Japan was the stage for many feudal lords.They each controlled a fiefdom, had loyal samurai armies, and frequently fell into civil wars driven by different interests.At that time, Japan was like a battlefield in flames, and in the center of this battlefield, there was a leader named Taikaku. His name may be compared with Toyotomi Hideyoshi.

The emergence of Taige brought a sense of tranquility to Japan.With his outstanding political skills and military talents, he successfully quelled the civil war and gave Japan a rare period of peace.However, as the 1590s progressed, Taige's health began to deteriorate.He knew that once he passed away, Japan might fall into chaos again.

In order to prevent this from happening, Taiko decided to set up a general council, composed of five influential lords: Lord Ishido, Lord Sugiyama, Lord Ono, Lord Kiyama, and the mysterious Yoshii Toranagi.Toranaga is played by renowned actor Hiroyuki Sanada, and his character is filled with complexity and depth.

The core mission of the Council is to ensure that the prince's son can grow up safely before ascending to the throne as an adult.This is a difficult task because Japan's tradition of civil war makes any power vacuum likely to lead to chaos.However, Lord Hu Chang's ambition seems to go far beyond that.He longed to expand his fiefdom, and this desire for expansion terrified the other four lords.

In the plot of the first episode, Lord Hu Chang faced the joint impeachment of the other four lords.He understood that this was not only a challenge to his power, but also a threat to his life.In order to deal with this crisis, Tiger Leader needs to use all his wisdom and courage.

Meanwhile, John, the captain of the Dutch ship Erasmus, enters the story.This ship was not only equipped with guns and other weapons that were rare in Japan at the time, but also brought culture and knowledge from the outside world.The interactions between John and Tiger Chief add even more complexity and drama to the story.