After the major campaigns, the Liberation War’s focus shifted to the northwest. Hu Zongnan retreated south, and Fang Zhiqiao led his remnants to Mount Hua, known for its rugged terrain. Fang deployed forces at key passes, but a military intelligence officer, with herbalist Chang Shenglin’s help, cut off enemy communication by reaching the North Peak. A political offensive led to the surrender of the enemy at Qianshi Zhuang, controlling all passages between the North and West Peaks. Trapped, Fang Zhiqiao’s troops, with shattered morale, launched a futile counterattack, leading to his despairing lament.
Yuntai Guo
as Li Minji, scouting advisor
Hua Fang
as Ziqiao Fang, bandit commander
Liu Liu
as Sheng-Lin Chang
Peng Hu
as Chang's mother
Yunong Li
as Kai-Fu Zhu
Zongxiang Guan
as Bandit chief of staff
Fei Huang
as Sheng-Qi Wang
Li Lili
as Bandit commander's wife
Li Jinbang
as The Commander
Xu Youxin
as Commissar
Yang Qingwei
as Chief of Staff
Tian Dan
as De-Liang Lu
