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.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Yuntai GuoLi Minji, scouting advisor | Li Minji, scouting advisor |
 Fang HuaZiqiao Fang, bandit commander | Ziqiao Fang, bandit commander |
 Liu LiuSheng-Lin Chang | Sheng-Lin Chang |
 Peng HuChang's mother | Chang's mother |
 Yunong LiKai-Fu Zhu | Kai-Fu Zhu |
 Guan ZongxiangBandit chief of staff | Bandit chief of staff |
| FFei HuangSheng-Qi Wang | Sheng-Qi Wang |
 Li LiliBandit commander's wife | Bandit commander's wife |
| LLi JinbangThe Commander | The Commander |
 Xu YouxinCommissar | Commissar |
| YYang QingweiChief of Staff | Chief of Staff |
 Tian DanDe-Liang Lu | De-Liang Lu |
 Zhenhe YanShijun Meng | Shijun Meng |
 Ping GaoJia-Dian Liu | Jia-Dian Liu |
| SSai CheungChang's wife | Chang's wife |
 Jia LiuOldman | Oldman |
 Chen ZhijianBandit battalion commander | Bandit battalion commander |
 Zong LiuBandit deputy battalion commander | Bandit deputy battalion commander |
| YYihu ZhaoBandit adjutant | Bandit adjutant |
| RRan AnBandit platoon commander | Bandit platoon commander |
 Xin LiangBandit squad leader | Bandit squad leader |
 Li YanOld soldier | Old soldier |
 Feng ShunEnemy officer | Enemy officer |